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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
Orange-Lipped Monkeys, Theatre Surprises, and Planet Protectors
Alex and Sam share how a new monkey with orange lips was discovered, why kids across the country are chasing butterflies, the story of a festival-hopping…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Three Build-It Challenges (With Secret Science Inside)
Alex and Sam guide you through three hands-on building challenges—making a tall tower, a strong bridge, and a wild marble run—while secretly revealing the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Monkeys That Croak, Sassy Cows, and Summer Theatre Surprises
Alex and Sam explore a croaking monkey discovery in Congo, adventures with a very lively cow, planet-saving ideas from a kid explorer, and a surprising theatre…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Secret Messages Beneath the Forest Floor
Alex and Sam uncover how mushrooms help trees talk, share food, and protect each other—like a real-life internet under our feet.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Secrets of Building the Great Pyramid
Alex and Sam dig into the latest archaeology showing how ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid — with ramps, water-soaked sand, and real paydays for the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Strange Lego Secrets: The Hidden Rules Behind Your Favorite Bricks
Alex and Sam take you behind the scenes at the Lego design studio in Billund to discover weird testing rooms, rejected 'illegal' designs, the mystery of the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Big Dreams Need Small Steps
Alex and Sam dive into the true story of Yusra Mardini, focusing on the smallest steps, setbacks, and training moments that built her courage—plus the science…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Curses, and a Potato Cell You Can’t Eat
Alex and Sam explore butterfly spotting, smelly schoolyards, planet-saving tips from a young explorer, and scientists making artificial cells.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Celebrate with Light in Winter
Alex and Sam explore Diwali and other winter festivals, discovering why people all over the world fill dark nights with glowing lights, stories, and hope.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterfly Quests, UN-bee-lievable Achievements, and a Roman Bath Adventure
Four true stories for curious young listeners: a butterfly mission you can join, art and sports news from around the world, planet protectors on a quest, and…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Reverse the Curse, Butterflies, and Peanut Butter Floors
Today’s Wisp takes you from ancient curses in Roman Baths, to a giant hunt for butterflies, a brand-new Girlguiding uniform, and a museum room filled with…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Ancient Baths, and Peanut Butter Art: Your Monday News Quest!
On this episode, Alex and Sam explore the Big Butterfly Count, sports updates from the Commonwealth Games, a young planet protector, and a museum covered in…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Roman Baths, and a Floor of Puzzling Peanut Butter
From London’s summer butterfly hunt to a peanut butter–covered art installation and ancient Roman mysteries, today’s episode brings you wildlife, festivals…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Peanut Butter Art, and Ancient Roman Curses
Today’s episode covers butterflies you can help count, a museum with a peanut butter floor, a young planet protector, a festival for kids at Kew Gardens, and…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Theatre, Festivals, and a Peanut Butter Surprise
Alex and Sam take you on a news adventure with butterfly counting, a children's theatre festival, a drought in Wales, a kid explorer, and a room full of peanut…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Baskets, and Book Day Wonders
Join Alex and Sam on Monday, 13 July 2026 for butterfly missions, whacky buildings, sports buzz, and surprising science—packed with real stories and big ideas.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Festivals Chase Away the Dark
Alex and Sam talk about Diwali, the story of Rama, and why so many cultures celebrate with light during the darkest time of the year.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Basket Buildings, and Epic Summer Adventures
Wisp brings you fluttery butterfly missions, the story of a giant picnic basket building, curious news from around the world, and science surprises your brain…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Lights in the Dark: Diwali and Festivals that Shine
Alex and Sam explore Diwali, share the story of Rama’s homecoming, wonder about sparkling winter festivals, and discover why light shines so bright when it’s…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterfly Spotting, Theatre Surprises, and a Giant Basket Building
Alex and Sam discover how to help butterflies, cheer for sports stars, meet young planet protectors, and talk about a truly giant basket-shaped building.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Light Up the Darkness: Diwali and Festivals of Winter Light
Alex and Sam explore how Diwali, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays use lamps, lanterns, and fireworks to fight back against the darkest season of the year.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Brighter Than the Dark: Why We Celebrate Light
Alex and Sam explore why so many people put up lights, spark fireworks, and decorate with glowing candles during winter festivals — and how these sparkly…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Wimbledon Wonders, Rainforest Heroes, and a Space Rescue
Today on Wisp: butterflies need your help, discover what it takes to work at Wimbledon as a kid, meet a hero for planet Earth, and join a mission way above the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Elephants, and Epic Summer Surprises
Today, Wisp covers butterfly science, a royal surprise, animal adventures, junior planet-saving heroes, and some amazing science wonders — all with something…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Light Up the Dark: Diwali, Hanukkah, and the Power of Glow
Alex and Sam dig into why so many winter festivals — like Diwali and Hanukkah — celebrate with lights, and what humans are really doing when we push back the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Blue Octopus & The Prehistoric Party
From a newly discovered tiny octopus to the Big Butterfly Count, theatrical adventures, and a dino-mite summer at the Eden Project, today’s episode is packed…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Light Connects Us: Secrets Behind Festival Glow
Alex and Sam investigate why humans celebrate with light during the darkest times, exploring traditions from lanterns in India to bonfires in Sweden, and the…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Tiny Blue Octopus and the Great Butterfly Count
Alex and Sam share a tiny new octopus species, giant butterflies, World Cup excitement, and planet-saving ideas from kid explorers in today’s Wisp news show.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Tell Light Stories in the Dark
Alex and Sam explore the science and stories behind why so many cultures light up the dark in winter—from ancient stargazers to shadow puppets and glowing…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Butterflies, Tiny Octopuses, and a Journey Through Time
Alex and Sam explore butterflies you can count, a newly discovered blue octopus, World Cup excitement, an eleven-year-old planet hero, and a trip through…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Light Means Hope: Festivals in the Dark Months
Alex and Sam explore why humans invented festivals of light in the darkest months, comparing Diwali, Hanukkah, Yule, and even New Year celebrations across…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Shine: The Science and Stories of Festival Lights
Alex and Sam explore why humans are drawn to light in dark times, from Diwali’s lamps to ancient fire rituals, and how our brains react to bright celebrations.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Darkness Makes Light Feel Magical
Alex and Sam discover why festivals of light all over the world often happen in the darkest part of the year, and how our brains, bodies, and traditions turn…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Decorate The Dark: Light and Color Around The World
Alex and Sam explore how sparkling lights, glowing colors, and bright decorations chase away winter gloom in festivals from India to Scandinavia—and why humans…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Humans Chase Away the Dark: Light Festivals Around the World
Alex and Sam explore why so many cultures, from India to Scandinavia, celebrate light during the darker times of year — and dig into what science says about…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Light Became a Superpower: From Fire to Festivals
Alex and Sam unravel why people invented light festivals like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas—by exploring ancient dark winters, scientific discoveries about…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Dark Days, Bright Lights: Why We Celebrate in Winter
Alex and Sam explore why so many winter festivals focus on light and hope, from Diwali rangoli to Christmas lights and even ancient bonfires.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Light Became the Language of Hope
Alex and Sam explore why people light up the darkest nights all over the world, digging into the science, history, and feelings behind light festivals like…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Light Stories Travel: From Diwali to Star Lanterns
Alex and Sam follow the path of light-themed festivals across the globe, asking why so many cultures use sparks, lanterns, and candles to tell big stories in…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Making Light: Why We Celebrate With Fire
Alex and Sam discover why people from India to Sweden use lamps, lanterns, and bonfires at winter festivals, and what it really means when we light up the dark.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How We Borrow Light: Diwali, Lanterns, and the Brightest Human Nights
Alex and Sam explore why humans use light for warmth, hope, and bringing people together during long winter nights, from Diwali's diyas to lantern festivals…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Light Up the Dark: The Science and Symbols of Festival Lights
Alex and Sam explore why so many winter festivals — from Diwali to Hanukkah to Christmas — fill the long nights with dazzling lights, plus the science of how…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Lights Bring People Together: A Festival Detective Story
Alex and Sam become 'festival detectives' and investigate why lights, candles, and fire show up at so many different winter holidays around the world…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Light Up The Dark: Diwali, Lanterns, and the Science of Glow
Alex and Sam explore why humans everywhere use lights, candles, and lanterns for winter festivals, from Diwali to Christmas—uncovering the science of darkness…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Windows Full of Light: How Festivals Chase Away the Dark
Alex and Sam dig into why so many cultures, from India to Sweden, create light and sparkle when the nights grow long.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Celebrate With Light When It Gets Dark
Alex and Sam explore why so many cultures—like Hindu, Jewish, and ancient Nordic communities—have festivals of light in the darkest months, with a closer look…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
The Secret Science of Light Festivals
Alex and Sam dive into the science and secret meanings behind light festivals, from flickering diyas to glow-in-the-dark bacteria, and discover why humans love…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Share Light (Even When the Sun Feels Far Away)
Alex and Sam explore why shining light means so much in festivals like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas, and how our brains and bodies respond to darkness and…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Light Up the Darkest Nights
Alex and Sam explore why people in so many cultures light candles, fires, and lanterns at the darkest time of year—and what happens in our brains when we chase…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Rangoli, Light Trails, and the Secret Science of Glow
Alex and Sam explore the colorful magic of rangoli, the surprising science of glowing lights, and how humans everywhere surround themselves with sparkle when…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Need Light: Winter, Festivals, and the Science of Brightness
Alex and Sam explore the science and stories behind why people crave light in the darkest winter months, from ancient bonfires to modern fireworks.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why Winter Festivals Glow in the Dark
Alex and Sam dig into why so many winter festivals around the world—like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas—celebrate with bright lights when days get dark…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Fill the Dark With Light
Alex and Sam dig into the science of light in the dark months, follow fire traditions from Diwali (dee-WAH-lee) to Hanukkah (HAH-nuh-kuh), and ask why humans…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Light Wins: The Science and Story of Festival Glow
Alex and Sam explore the hidden reasons why humans light up the dark during winter festivals like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Yule, mixing myth, psychology, and a…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Why We Shine Bright: The Science & Stories of Light Festivals
Alex and Sam explore why so many cultures use light to chase away winter darkness, from Diwali and Hanukkah to modern science, animal tricks, and secret winter…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How a Pop Song Is Born (and Why So Many People Write It)
Alex and Sam trace a famous song from the first tune in someone’s head to the giant team who turns it into the song you hear everywhere.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How Lego Sets Are Really Made
Alex and Sam dive into how a Lego set starts with a wild idea, how kids help designers in the Billund studio decide what works, and all the surprising…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How a Hit Song Hatches
Alex and Sam follow the journey of a brand-new pop song from one person humming in a hotel room all the way to being streamed by millions on Spotify…
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
How to Outsmart Tricky Videos and Photos Online
Alex and Sam dive into digital literacy for kids, showing how to spot fake videos, edited photos, and flashy tricks online.
- Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning
Mess, Noise, & Joy: Why Humans Throw Parties
Alex and Sam wonder why people everywhere seem to dance in the street and make a wild mess for special festivals, from oranges raining down in Italy to goats…