Curious Conversations: A Podcast for Kids by Kids
Emma and Xavier are twins who wanted to create a podcast for kids, by kids. On Curious Conversations, Emma and Xavier are excited to have conversations with adults and kids from all walks of life to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Ever wondered what drives an artist's creativity or fuels an entrepreneur's ambition? Well, wonder no more! We'll be chatting with the best of the best, from entrepreneurs to educators, athletes to artists, and beyond. What qualifies them to host a podcast? Well, first, Emma and Xavier love to ask questions! They also have over a decade of experience being kids and having a point of view on many topics. Emma and Xavier hope you will join them on their journey because when you're curious, every conversation is an adventure!
Episodes
35 episodes
From Cadet to Commanding Officer: Inside the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada with Lieutenant-Colonel Jason Robinson
Today on Curious Conversations, we take our microphones inside the historic armoury in Cambridge, Ontario to meet Lieutenant‑Colonel Jason from the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada. He tells us how he went from a twelve‑year‑old cadet to the ...
From a Broken Leg to Olympic Dreams: A Marathon Journey of Grit, Resilience and the Love of Running
Today, we have an insanely cool guest Krista DuChene, aka Canada’s Marathon Mom! She’s a Canadian Olympian, a Registered Dietitian, and one of the toughest runners out there.And when we say tough, we mean it. She once <...
Podcaster to Podcaster: A Curious Conversation with Kattie Laur
In this episode, we sit down with Kattie Laur, a podcaster, podcast producer, and a well-known voice in the Canadian podcasting space. Kattie is also the author of Pod the North, a must-read newsletter that explores the Canadian podcas...
Embrace the Journey with Ben Fanelli: Stories of Courage, Resilience, and Life After Hockey
In this episode of Curious Conversations, we’re joined by someone truly inspiring—Ben Fanelli. You might remember him as the former captain of the Kitchener Rang...
Teens Tackling Setbacks with Amy Shoenthal: Learn How to Navigate Through Establish, Embrace, Explore, and Emerge and Come Out Stronger on the Other Side.
What is a setback? How do you know you are in one, and how do you get out of it?Join us as we chat with Amy Shoenthal, a bestselling author, journalist, and marketing consultant for big names like Google. She is here to talk abo...
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Mind, Body, and Spirit: Gabbie Lamm on the Intersection of Physical and Mental Wellness
Ever wondered how a background in counselling psychology can transform a personal trainer's approach to fitness? Join us as we chat with Gabbie Lamm, a dynamic personal trainer and Lululemon
Beyond the Finish Line: Inside Ontario Special Olympics with Constable John Burke of the Waterloo Regional Police
Did you know bowling is an Olympic sport?In this exciting episode, Constable John Burke joins us to share inspiring stories from the Special Olympics, giving us a peek into a world where determination and joy shine through. As we gear u...
Lobster Tales: Dive into Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy with Ron Caudle
Are you a fan of seafood? Are you curious about the fascinating world of lobsters? Then you definitely need to tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Ron Caudle, the inspiring entrepreneur behind
The Return of Curious Conversations: A Podcast for Kids by Kids
Welcome!We are thrilled to announce the start of a new season of Curious Conversations. For those of you who are new to our show, we are twins who just turned 14. We are about to finish Grade 8 and are looking forward to st...
Skate Like a Girl with Laura McIntosh
If you love hockey you won’t want to miss this episode. Today we talk with Laura McIntosh, owner of L.McIntosh Hockey School and head coach of the PWHPA’s Team Sonnet. Join us as we hear about Laura’s hockey experiences, from playing boys mi...
Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars with Sean Raymond
Do you love outer space? Have you ever wondered where the Earth’s water comes from or how planets die? These are just some of the questions we ask our guest today, Sean Raymond. Sean is a science fiction-loving astrophysic...
BONUS: Curious Kids with Rori H.
Snakes, dogs, axolotls oh my! On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Rori H., she is 10 years old and in Grade 5. We talk about Rori's love of reptiles, playing basketball, eating oysters, action movies and more.On Curio...
Welcome Mr. Clark
On today's episode we welcome Ron Clark, not only to our podcast but also to our school. Mr. Clark is the new Lower School Director at St. John's Kilmarnock School. He has taught lots of places and he talks about teaching in Calgary, Alberta...
BONUS: Curious Kids with Margo M.
On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Margo M., she is 11 years old and we all go to school together. We had a great chat about hockey, saving frogs and what Margo's future job and boyfriend might be! On Curious Ki...
2 Minutes for Podcasting with Garrett Rank
On today’s episode we talk with NHL referee Garrett Rank. We caught up with Garrett just before the start of the 2021-2022 NHL season. Garrett has been an NHL official since 2016 and is from Elmira, Ontario.Garrett played hocke...
Behind The Desk with Jay Onrait
If you are a sports fan you won't want to miss this episode. We had so much fun talking with Jay Onrait, host of SportCentre with Jay Onrait on TSN. We love watching Jay's show in the mornings to catch up on all the sports highlights from the n...
BONUS: Curious Kids with Ania P.
On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Ania P., she is 10 years old and lives in Stockholm Sweden! We've met Ania a couple of times because she was on an episode of Curious Conversations with her Mom, Emelie. You c...
Embrace The Chaos with Ana Lorena Fabrega
What is Synthesis? What is a Chief Evangelist? That’s what today’s episode with Ana Lorena Fabrega is all about....asking questions, finding answers and then asking more questions! We were so excited to talk about Synthesi...
Style and Confidence with Julianne Costigan
What is a stylist? In today’s episode we learn it can be many things and it’s not just about the clothes according to our guest Julianne Costigan. Her style philosophy is…“Having great ...
BONUS: Curious Kids with Brandon S.
On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Brandon S., he is 12 years old, in Grade 7 and he is our neighbour! We spend a lot of time outside playing with Brandon and his sister Ruby, who is on a previous episode of Curious Kids!
Growing Entrepreneurs with Camelia Nunez
Camelia is an inspiring entrepreneur, not only because she is a passionate entrepreneur herself but she also shows others how to be entrepreneurial. Camelia grew up under a communist regime in Romania and then made her way to Ca...
BONUS: Curious Kids with Ava P.
On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Ava P., she is 10 years old and in Grade 6. Ava goes to school with us and is the first classmate we have had a chance to talk to! We have a great chat about the Olympics, soccer, pets, fav...
Around The World in 37 Minutes with Emelie and Ania
Join us as we travel around the world in 37 minutes with Emelie Cheng Pollard and her daughter Ania. It’s an interview of firsts! Our first international interview and our first mother / daughter interview. Emelie is a Can...
Interviewing the Interviewer with Darren Stevenson
In the fall of 2017 Darren Stevenson started 519 Sports Online. The company provides a spotlight for local athletes and teams and is a positive, promotional platform sharing success stories from the community.Darren was very in...