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Culture Kids

Culture Kids Productions

Culture Kids is a multiple award-winning nonprofit organization that creates immersive audio adventures, helping children explore the world and connect with people, places, and stories in meaningful ways. Hosted by a mom and her son, each episode begins aboard a magical Culture Train, where families travel the world together right from home. From bustling cities to quiet villages, we explore cultures through holidays, food, traditions, animals, and the everyday lives of people everywhere, all

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21:36

Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions:- Kids Listen...

Culture Kids ·

2025/10/28

[Please note: This episode was not produced by the Culture Kids Productions team. However, we’re thrilled to have been invited to collaborate and be featured in this special project created by our friends at Kids Listen. While Culture Kids contributed a short segment, all creative direction and production were led by the Big Emotions team.]. Our weekly release will resume on Thursday at 9pm PT! ---------------------- We’re excited to share a special bonus episode with you, “Big Emotions:

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18:32

Giant KITES of Guatemala!

Culture Kids ·

2025/10/24

Join Mom, Asher, and their special guest, Ms. Catherina from Columbus Guatemala Travel, a family-run company that helps families explore Central America through adventure and culture. Together, they visit a vibrant hillside filled with color, music, and love, the home of Guatemala’s breathtaking Giant Kite Festival! 🎏Each year on November 1st, families across Guatemala gather to remember their loved ones by building enormous, hand-painted kites that soar into the sky, carrying messages of love

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14:45

SPOOOOOKY Animals Around the World! Or...Are They?

Culture Kids ·

2025/10/17

All aboard the Culture Train for a spooky adventure full of surprises! 👻Join Kristen, Asher, and Arden as they wander through a magical forest filled with animals that might seem spooky at FIRST, but hold special meaning in cultures around the world. Meet owls that whisper wisdom in Greece and Japan, and black cats that bring luck and love instead of fright! Along the way, discover how stories, beliefs, and traditions can change the way we see the world around us. By the end of this adventure,

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18:56

🏰 From Castles to Feta Cheese: A Greek Adventure in...

Culture Kids ·

2025/10/10

All aboard the Culture Train! This time we’re heading to the sunny seaside town of Nafpaktos, Greece! Join Asher and Kristen as they visit their friend Mr. Dino, a passionate chef and storyteller, in his cozy family kitchen overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Corinth. Together, they’ll explore what makes Greek food so special, from flaky, cheesy tyropita to creamy, salty feta, and discover how every bite tells a story of family, history, and love.We’ll stroll through cobblestone streets, learn

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15:31

K Pop Demon Hunters, Hanboks & Joseon Dynasty!

Culture Kids ·

2025/10/03

All aboard the Magical Culture Train — we’re heading to Seoul, South Korea! 🌏Join Kristen and Asher as they travel to Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of Korea’s most famous royal palaces, and visit a hanbok shop to learn all about the traditional clothing of kings, queens, and everyday people from long ago. 👘 Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, Asher gets curious about the famous black hat — the gat — worn by the saja boys in the movie! Together, they discover where these hats came from, what Korean

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15:01

Armenian Rug Washing Fun in Ushi!

Culture Kids ·

2025/09/26

Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids! 🌍 Today, we’re heading back to the peaceful village of Ushi in Armenia for a splashy, bubbly adventure. Children’s book author Ms. Astrid welcomes us into her home to join her family’s rug washing day, a beloved tradition passed down for generations. Along the way, we’ll meet Arden (Asher’s sister!) as she hops on the Culture Train, discover heirloom rugs and dragon carpets, and join Astrid’s children, Aren and Haram, for the most epic rug-cleaning

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17:46

Off to Hong Kong: Egg Tarts, Dim Sum and City Lights!

Culture Kids ·

2025/09/19

In this episode, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train to Hong Kong to explore its lively streets, sounds, and flavors. They meet Ms. Dan Song, teacher, author, and taichi coach and learn about her Our City Adventure series, including why Hong Kong is one of her featured cities. Together, they taste Hong Kong style egg tarts with their golden flaky crusts and silky custard filling, learn the history of how these treats came to be, and talk about the unique mix of languages and traditions

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20:37

Armenia's Sleeping Giant, Sacred Waters, and a Chapel...

Culture Kids ·

2025/09/13

In this episode, we hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to the breathtaking country of Armenia. Together, we visit the peaceful little village of Ushi with children’s book author Astrid Kamalyan, explore the ancient Saint Sarkis Monastery, and discover Armenia’s towering mountains, sacred waters, and centuries-old traditions.Along the way, we learn about Mount Aragats, Armenia’s highest point, Mount Ara, the “sleeping giant” with its healing spring water, and Mount Ararat, the mountain

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20:13

Umami Unlocked: Soy Sauce Adventures with Mr. Takashi!

Culture Kids ·

2025/09/05

🚂✨ All aboard for a flavor adventure!This week, the Culture Train stops in Richmond, Virginia to visit San-J International, where soy sauce has been brewed the traditional Japanese way for over 220 years! 🍶🌱 Join Kristen & Asher as they: 🍣 Learn the difference between soy sauce and tamari 🏯 Discover how samurais once used soy sauce 🏗️ Step inside tanks as tall as buildings where fermentation magic happens 🌍 Help Keep the Culture Train Rolling! 🚂 Culture Kids Productions is a nonprofit

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15:43

Zippy Citrus Safari- From Yuzu Bath to Calamansi...

Culture Kids ·

2025/08/29

Culture Kids brings listeners along on a zesty global journey as Asher and his mom Kristen, invite young explorers to hop aboard their imaginary Culture Train and uncover the wonders of two extraordinary citrus fruits! Packed with whimsy and wonder, the episode begins with lively storytelling that defines what makes a fruit citrus, highlighting characteristics like thick rinds, juicy segments, puckering tang, and that unmistakably bright citrus scent that makes your nose tingle. Soon enough, the

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23:20

Visiting the Home of CHOCOLATE: Inside Lindt’s Sweet...

Culture Kids ·

2025/08/22

All aboard the Culture Train, Culture Kids!In this sweet adventure, Kristen, Asher, and their friend Finley travel all the way to Switzerland to explore the world-famous Lindt Home of Chocolate. From the soaring atrium filled with the aroma of cocoa, to the breathtaking chocolate fountain pouring from a giant golden whisk, this journey takes you inside the magic of Swiss chocolate. With the help of Ms. Leona, an apprentice chocolatier, we learn how Rodolphe Lindt’s invention of the conche

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19:11

Tasting Yoruba Flavors in Nigeria!

Culture Kids ·

2025/08/15

Hop back on the Culture Train and join us for another exciting journey to Lagos, Nigeria! This time, our friend Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, takes us to one of his favorite spots—House of Pounded Yam—for a delicious dive into traditional Yoruba cuisine.In this episode, you’ll: Learn what eeyon (pounded yam) is and how it’s enjoyed with flavorful soups and stews. Taste (through your imagination!) three beloved Yoruba dishes: Ogbono Soup – nutty, earthy, and

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16:29

Let's Go Swim with Wild Dolphins in California!

Culture Kids ·

2025/08/08

Kristen and Asher invite you to board their magical Culture Kids boat in Long Beach, California, and set sail across glittering Pacific waves to meet playful dolphins in the wild. Picture the sea breeze, sparkling waves, seabird calls, and our imaginations fully immersed in ocean magic. Asher’s excited to spot dolphins—maybe Common Dolphins joining the ocean party, or Bottlenose, Pacific White-sided, and even the scarred Risso’s with their doodle-like marks. We explore what dolphins eat (think

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17:47

Cooking Class Time! Let's Make Pesto in the Hills of...

Culture Kids ·

2025/08/01

Join hosts Asher and Kristen as they board the Culture Train and return to Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre, Italy! After visiting the colorful cliffside villages, today they head uphill to learn the true art of Ligurian pesto from Ms Barbara—right in her fragrant basil garden with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. From basil grown in nearby Pra’ to marble pestles and pine nuts, discover the traditions and flavors that make pesto à la Genovese so special.Fasten your imaginary aprons—we’re

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18:57

Canopy Tops, Beaches & Markets: Lagos, Nigeria!

Culture Kids ·

2025/07/25

In this exciting episode of Culture Kids, Asher and his mom Kristen board their imaginary culture train and land in Lagos, Nigeria, where they’re joined by their local friend Mr. Taofeek Co Founder of Visit Nigeria Now. The trio takes on Africa’s longest canopy walkway at the lush Lekki Conservation Centre, wobbling over treetops, spotting cheeky mona monkeys with cheek pouches, and even catching glimpses of crocodiles below—all while taking in sweeping views of Lagos’s skyline and shoreline. Mr

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19:31

Cinque Terre, Italy: RAINBOW Cliffs, Olive Trees, and...

Culture Kids ·

2025/07/18

Hop aboard the Culture Train with Kristen and Asher as we travel to one of Italy’s most magical destinations—Cinque Terre, also known as the Five Lands! Nestled along the cliffs of the Ligurian coast, this episode is full of sparkling seas, lemon trees, olive groves, colorful homes, and centuries of tradition.We meet our friend Ms. Anna from Cinque Terre dal Mare, who shows us what makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site so special. From pesto and olive oil to gelato and seaside hikes, this journey

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18:41

Narwhals Are Real?! ❄️🌍 Dive Into the Arctic’s...

Culture Kids ·

2025/07/11

🦄❄️ Special Guest: Senna (age 13!)Hop aboard the Culture Train and grab your warmest winter gear, because we’re heading to the icy Arctic to meet one of the most magical creatures in the ocean—the narwhal! Sometimes called the unicorn of the sea, narwhals are full of surprises… including a super long tusk that’s actually a tooth! 🦷🌀 Join Asher, Kristen, and our amazing guest Senna as we: Play a game of Narwhal True or False 🐋❓ Explore the chilly home of narwhals—the Arctic Circle

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16:41

Bean Sprouts Have Muscles in Ipoh, Malaysia!

Culture Kids ·

2025/07/05

Hop aboard the Culture Train with Asher, Kristen and their special guest Robin as they take young listeners on an immersive journey to Ipoh, Malaysia! In this colorful and educational episode, our hosts explore geology, language, and—of course—food. Discover why this vibrant city is famous for feasting and adventure! Meet Our Local Friend, Robin! Born and raised in Ipoh, Robin shares insider secrets—from culinary tastes to cultural traditions. He opens up about Malaysia’s 135+ languages, and

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15:22

Let's Go Meet Pikachu in the Viridian Forest!

Culture Kids ·

2025/06/27

Join us on a wild, wandering journey into Pokémon’s Kanto region, as we step into the legendary Viridian Forest—a magical maze full of mystery, nature, and adorable creatures!Immersive Adventure: Feel the forest—sniff the pine and blossoms, hear rustling leaves and buzzing bugs, and watch Asher and Kristen transform into Pokémon-style cartoons! Nature Meets Game: Learn how Pokémon was inspired by real Japanese forests and kids catching bugs—just like Satoshi Tajiri grew up doing in

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22:08

Sudanese Traditions: Perfume, Music & Party Bus Magic!

Culture Kids ·

2025/06/20

✨ In This EpisodeJoin us as we travel to meet Ms. Hana Baba to celebrate the beautiful lands of Sudan—home to deserts, jungles, pyramids, and a rich diversity of cultures. Ms Hana introduces us to her homeland with a warm greeting in Sudanese Arabic (“Zeyacomb!”), a fun language lesson, and fascinating insights into geography and traditions. Then we dive into weddings: the month‑long pampering, hand‑made perfumes with natural spices and ingredients, the festive candy‑showering wedding bus

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