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Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
News, science, dinosaurs and big ideas — fresh every morning before breakfast. Today's news in 10 minutes, plus a topic episode from the themes your family loves. Queued up hands-free for the school run. For curious listeners aged 5–11 and the grown-up who drives them. No adult ads, ever. Independent and proudly British.
Episodes
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Chain Reaction: How One Person Starts a Movement
Alex and Sam dig into how inventions and big changes often start with one person’s strange experiment, including a guy with a bike, a girl with a worm, and the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Guess That Dino Noise! The Prehistoric Sound Challenge
Alex and Sam investigate how scientists decode dinosaur sounds using creative experiments with crocodiles, ostriches, and mysterious throat bones—ending with a…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Wild Photos, Rhinos, Olympic Surprises, and Secret Worlds
Alex and Sam take you on a journey through wildlife wonders, Halloween the clever way, new Olympic history in Africa, and the magic of epic nature photography…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Hidden Murals, Spooky Toys, Wild River Finds, and a Leap Into Time
Alex and Sam explore secret art uncovered in a French monastery, why old toys matter, a mysterious cauldron from the River Wear, and the leap second…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Masters of the Impossible: Animal Survival Secrets
Alex and Sam reveal the mind-blowing ways animals dodge danger and pull off wild survival tricks you’ve never heard of.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Secrets Under the Surface: Digital Detective Challenge
Alex and Sam dig into digital detective moves you probably haven’t tried—like playing ‘Spot the Clone’ with animal rescue photos, discovering why slow…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Power of Teamwork: Marcus Rashford’s Secret Ingredient
Alex and Sam explore how even superstar footballer Marcus Rashford relied on a huge team—on and off the pitch—to help a million hungry kids, and why teamwork…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Lanterns Fly: Diwali, Sky Lights, and the Hope Inside Us
Alex and Sam explore the real science and stories behind why cultures fill the sky with lanterns and light at Diwali and beyond, revealing what happens when…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
World’s Wildest Journeys, Giant Sculptures, and a Time Trick
Alex and Sam share an episode about the wildest African dog trek ever, a forest of giant faces, and why our clocks are about to change… forever.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Chocolate Science: The Secret Life of a Cacao Bean
Alex and Sam reveal the hidden journey of cacao beans—including why cacao trees need shade, the science behind fermenting beans, and how one tiny seed shapes…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Malala’s Toolkit: How Ideas Are Mightier Than Fear
Alex and Sam reveal how Malala Yousafzai turned the simple act of asking questions into a force that changed her life, her country, and the world.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Time Doggies, Secret Skies, and Saving Storms
Alex and Sam explore super-travelling wild dogs, why time might skip a beat, wild weather sweeping Britain, and how scientists trapped a mysterious antimatter…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Brain Gymnastics: The Secret of the Wobble
Alex and Sam dig into what happens inside your brain (down at the synapse level!) when you mess up, and how athletes, origami masters, and even chess champions…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
MrBeast and the Surprising Science of Generosity
Alex and Sam get curious about why MrBeast’s giant giveaways actually make people pay more attention—and explore how psychology and science shape the world’s…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Starry Nights, Wild Storms, and Time Tricks
Alex and Sam chat about real-life starry skies, giant storms, clever timekeepers, and how scientists trapped a wild particle from the edge of science.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Marcus Rashford Turned Football Fame Into a Megaphone
Alex and Sam investigate how Marcus Rashford’s skills on the pitch helped him speak up for a million kids—discovering what it’s really like to start a…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Secret Week of Loki: Norse Myths That Didn’t Make the Calendar
Alex and Sam uncover how the trickster god Loki tried—and totally failed—to get his own day of the week, and reveal the wild ways Norse gods inspired our…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Wild Dog Journeys, Stormy Skies, and Van Gogh’s Night
Alex and Sam dive into wild journeys across Africa, stormy weather in Britain, wild dogs on the move, and a cosmic art mystery—perfect for curious young…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Battle, Banquet, Blast-Off: Why Festivals Go All-Out!
Alex and Sam investigate why some of the wildest festivals—giant food fights, water battles, boat burnings, and even picnics with the past—are actually about…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Great Avatar Mix-Up: Outsmarting Online Fakes
Alex and Sam explore how to spot clever online tricks, from talking animal videos to confusing news, and learn the digital detective moves every smart kid…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Wandering Wild Dogs, Time Twists, and a Circus Christmas
Alex and Sam dive into wild dog adventures, a circus twist on a classic tale, Earth’s biggest rainforest, and a mysterious book scientists are still puzzling…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Heavy Lifting: The Inventors and Hacks of Pyramid Building
Alex and Sam uncover how the Great Pyramid’s builders used science tricks—and a few surprising inventions—to move giant stones and feed their hungry teams.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Taylor Swift: The Architect of Her Own Career
Alex and Sam explore how Taylor Swift designs her entire musical world from the ground up—using songwriting not just to make hits, but to control her own…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Crack the Code: Behind-the-Scenes at the Lego Test Lab
Alex and Sam go deep inside Lego's hidden Test Lab to follow an idea all the way from a wild sketch to a perfect brick on the toy store shelf, unlocking…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Marcus Rashford: How Football Opened More Than One Door
Alex and Sam dig into how Marcus Rashford’s childhood love of football taught him surprising skills that helped him feed hungry kids—not just score goals.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Mars Moons, Raccoon Rebels, and Lantern Magic
Alex and Sam discover Japan’s daring Mars moon mission, secret toy-making raccoons, lantern wildlife adventures, and the legendary wall that divided a Scottish…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Black Hole Time Machine
Alex and Sam dive into the truly strange way black holes bend time itself—how falling in looks from the outside, what an astronaut would experience, and why…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Pointe Shoe Puzzle: Why Every Dancer Needs a Custom Fit
Alex and Sam dive into the hidden world of custom-made pointe shoes, exploring the science, art, and surprising history behind how these shoes are made for…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Clever Raccoons, Autumn Surprises, and the Wildest Art
Alex and Sam chat about toy-making raccoons, favourite autumn fun, new animal discoveries, and how a master artist borrowed ideas from the past.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Great Glow-Off: Why We Shine Brightest Together
Alex and Sam discover how Diwali, Hanukkah, Yule, and other winter light festivals aren’t just about chasing away darkness—they’re humans teaming up to create…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Pyramid’s Hidden Blueprint: Secret Marks, Star Maps, and the Forgotten Canal
Alex and Sam reveal some of the newest archaeological discoveries about the Great Pyramid—including mysterious markings on hidden stones, ancient architects…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Amazing Animal Inventors, World Surprises, and Ancient Art Mysteries
Alex and Sam explore clever raccoons who build their own toys, big sports news, animal comebacks, and an ancient museum mystery—plus, an epic story about a…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How to Think Like an Octopus (Without Eight Arms)
Alex and Sam get inside the weird and wonderful mind of the octopus—exploring how these ocean shapeshifters learn, solve problems, and see the world completely…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Your Brain Loves Mistakes (and Mazes!)
Alex and Sam dig into why getting lost, stuck, or totally wrong can actually make your brain smarter, with weird animal learning experiments and a detour into…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Brain Bloopers: How Struggle Builds Smarts
Alex and Sam dig into the brain’s wildest trick—how every struggle and mistake wires your brain for future wins, with weird animal examples and science you can…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Oops, Eureka! Four Surprising Inventions Born by Accident
Alex and Sam investigate how marbles, safety glass, the popsicle, and x-rays were all invented—completely by accident—and discover why a curious mind can turn…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Tiny Toymakers, Space Mobiles, and Gymnastic Marvels
Today, Alex and Sam share a story about raccoons inventing toys, creative cosmic crafts you can make at home, spectacular world gymnastics in the Netherlands…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How to Get Ready for School on the Space Station
Alex and Sam walk through a kid’s-eye view of a morning routine on the International Space Station, from floating to your toothbrush to looking back at Earth…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Pyramids: Building Big With Brains, Not Brawn
Alex and Sam dig into amazing new finds showing the surprising teamwork, tools, and payments—yep, including beer!—that helped ancient Egyptians build the Great…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Raccoon Inventors, Cosmic Crafts, and a Leap Into Time
Alex and Sam explore clever raccoons inventing toys, how to build your own space mobile, why timekeepers changed leap seconds to leap hours, and amazing…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Chocolate’s Kitchen: The Wild Science Behind Every Bar
Alex and Sam reveal how chocolate is cooked up step by step—by tiny farmers and clever cooks all over the world—and what makes white chocolate a total oddball.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Impossible Animal Feats: Real-Life Record Breakers
Alex and Sam discover the world’s wildest animal records, from fastest snaps to creatures that out-jump rockets and bugs that carry their own backpacks.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Shipwreck Time Capsules, Chess Champs, and the Magic Leap Hour
Alex and Sam share epic nature photos, a shipwreck full of ancient clues, the real story behind the leap hour, and a peek inside a brand-new museum gallery.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Dinosaur Time Surprises: Mystery Fossils Under Our Feet
Alex and Sam reveal how some of the weirdest new dinosaur species are discovered in the most unexpected ways—including by mistake—and why there are still so…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Invisible Edits and Super-Flashy Buttons: Outsmarting Online Tricks
Alex and Sam reveal digital detective hacks, explaining how to spot sneaky photo edits and why some buttons demand a click, with three questions every kid can…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Pumpkins, Owls, Ancient Cups and a Record-Breaking Chess Champ
Barn owls move into New York, a giant squash breaks the record, an ancient Roman sippy cup gets rebuilt, and the world’s youngest chess grandmaster is only 11…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Castle Tech: The Not-So-Simple Secrets Hidden in Stone
Alex and Sam reveal some of the cleverest hidden science and weird surprises tucked inside medieval castles—including mysterious echoes, ancient refrigerators…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Chess Champs, Digital Swamps, and Wild Docks
Alex and Sam explore a record-crushing chess champion, a digital swamp full of surprises, animals hidden in Liverpool's docks, and a tech-art mix that puts you…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Nature's Cheaters: Animals That Break the Rules
Alex and Sam explore animals with wild, rule-breaking skills—from escape-artist insects to sneaky orchids and fake-fighting fish.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Cheetah Cubs, Northern Lights and A Digital Swamp
Alex and Sam explore adorable cheetah cubs on camera, magical northern lights over the U-K, a brand new nature gallery, and a fantasy swamp inside a famous art…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Secret Dino Sounds: Cracking the Skull Code
Alex and Sam explore how scientists use dino skulls, ancient bones, and living animals to discover what dinosaurs like T-rex really sounded like.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Tuesday Is for Warriors (And Friday Loves a Good Party)
Alex and Sam reveal how Viking gods shaped the days of our week, detouring into a Thor tale filled with lost hammers, sneaky giants, and a bridal disguise.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Castle Life: The Gross, The Clever, and The Surprising
Alex and Sam reveal the weirdest secrets of medieval castles, from sneaky stair tricks to the world's earliest indoor plumbing.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Owls, Chess Champions and the Virtual Swamp
Alex and Sam share stories about a record-breaking young chess star, some very British animal banknotes, a wild nature gallery, and a digital swamp you can…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Secret Moves of Computer-Powered Drones
Alex and Sam dive into how drones balance with four spinning blades, obey computer commands, find themselves with G-P-S satellites, and help with science…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Chess Champions and Cheetah Cubs: A Saturday Full of Surprises
Alex and Sam share a world record by a chess prodigy, the relaunch of a wild museum, new cheetah cubs with a live cam, and a digital swamp you can experience…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Do Black Holes Really Suck? And Other Space Mysteries
Alex and Sam dig into misconceptions about black holes, what spaghettification actually means, and how scientists use real photos to understand these cosmic…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Taylor Swift vs. The Blank Page
Alex and Sam get curious about what actually happens in Taylor Swift’s brain—and hands—when she turns nothing into a song, including her weird writing rituals…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Dinosaur Detectives: When Fossils Surprise Everyone
Alex and Sam reveal how new fossil finds can totally change what we thought we knew about dinosaurs—and invite the listener to become a fossil detective…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
History-Making Chess, Animal Blessings, Turner’s Painting, and a Moon Landing Secret
Alex and Sam explore a new world chess record, animals getting blessed in Ecuador, a mysterious painting with a twist, and the computer code that helped humans…