Mabuhay Wildings! Many listeners will know "mabuhay" is a common greeting in Tagalog, the language of the Philippines. It means “long life!” Our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. Nichole says “hi” to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid audio books, spins a yarn about yo-yos with his pal Jaxx, and learns some tricks from world champion freestyle yo-yo pro Bryan Jardin. In this episode’s Grandparent Stories we hear all the way from Manila, capital of the Philippines, and our hosts take listeners on a lush audio journey through the beautiful island nation. All that and our usual jokes, a pesky riddle, Animal Calls, and an extra-creepy Cryptid Corner that takes us into the forest realm of the shape-shifting Tikbalang. Happy Independence Day — let’s get wild!

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions

00:00 - Episode 13 Intro
02:15 - Philippines Travelogue
05:31 - Riddle Question
05:51 - Ramón de Ocampo
15:22 - Animal Call Clue
16:12 - Nadine Lustre
19:04 - The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin
26:36 - Animal Call Reprise
27:54 - Hidilyn Diaz
34:58 - Joke Time
35:56 - Call For Submissions
36:23 - Grandparent Stories: Carmen
40:42 - Favorite Sound
42:00 - Animal Call Reveal
43:19 - Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang
47:18 - Riddle Answer
47:37 - Preview of Episode 14
48:17 - Credits
48:57 - Bloopers

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Hey Wildlings! Do you believe in rooting for the underdog? What about the under-eagle? 45 years ago the US Olympic hockey team didn’t have a snowball’s chance in heck of beating the stronger, faster Russian team — but somehow they did! Evan takes us back to the “Miracle On Ice” and reports in person from where the magic happened in Lake Placid, NY. Think you’re sharp? See if you can hold your own in Concentration 64 as Evan and Nichole face off in this hand-clapping, rhythmic battle of wits. Nichole talks to educator and parenting expert Jayme Yannuzzi of Teach Talk Inspire about what it’s like to be a momfluencer, and learns how easy it is to make the icky, gooey non-Newtonian liquid known as Oobleck. We learn about the Russian Revolution through Nichole’s experience in the musical “Anastasia,” and in Cryptid Corner Evan finally features a creature that might actually exist, but also might be a Russian spy. Our newest segment “Animal Calls” features a particularly prickly little guy, and we serve up all your favorite recurring segments like jokes, Favorite Sound, Grandparent Story, and an ice-cold riddle that’s sure to freeze you in your tracks. Let’s get wild!

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions

00:00 - Episode 12 Intro
02:07 - Evan's Miracle on Ice
07:00 - Riddle Clue
07:18 - Anastasia
13:07 - Animal Call Clue
13:38 - Favorite Sound
15:07 - Concentration 64
19:13 - Animal Call Reprise
19:34 - Cryptid Corner: Mermaid, Whale, or Spy?
22:40 - Joke Time
23:39 - Call for Submissions
24:06 - Grandparent Stories: Vincas
30:10 - Animal Call Reveal
31:46 - Jayme Yanuzzi of Teach Talk Inspire
41:11 - Riddle Answer
41:32 - Preview of Episode 13
41:43 - Call for Reviews + Word of Mouth
42:00 - Credits
42:22 - Bloopers

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How do we perceive the world around us? With our senses, of course! Evan gets a closer look at the world of sight with eyeglass merchant Adrien Bouet in Paris, France, and Nichole tantalizes your taste buds while discussing the fantastic world of ice cream flavors with Pete Van Leeuwen of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Then we go beyond the five senses and explore two new mystery senses you may have never considered! Speaking of mysteries, Evan’s Cryptid Corner takes on the Thunderbird; a legendary creature with a wingspan so broad it’s said to whip up storms! We’re introducing a new segment this episode: Bobby the Bigfoot hosts “Name Stuff,” a game show where kid contestants try to guess what grown-ups do for their jobs. All that, plus Nichole makes a spirited argument against Daylight Savings Time, and you’ll enjoy our usual run of jokes, hijinks, Grandparent Stories, Favorite Sound, and a superstar of a sensory riddle. Let’s get wild!

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions

0:00 - Episode 11 Intro
2:26 - Ice Cream Magician Pete Van Leeuwen
15:44 - Favorite Sound
16:51 - Call for Submissions
17:19 - Name Stuff
25:04 - Riddle Question
25:27 - Grandparent Stories
30:16 - Joke Time
31:25 - Two New Senses
34:14 - Riddle Answer
35:07 - Cryptid Corner: The Thunderbird
39:18 - Call for Reviews + Word of Mouth
39:41 - A Daylight Savings Time Diatribe
42:04 - Eyeglass Merchant Adrien Bouet
49:52 - Preview of Episode 14
50:10 - Show Credits
50:37 - Bloopers

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