Whose Amazing Life?
Wondery
You venture deep into the jungle to solve its greatest mysteries. You gaze at Earth from the surface of the moon. You write music that has the whole world humming along. WHOSE AMAZING LIFE? is the new series from the creators of Little Stories Everywhere and Adventures of Cairo. Walk in the shoes of the world’s most inspiring people, from Amelia Earhart to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Ariana Grande. Experience the challenges and triumphs they faced on their journeys — before everyone on the planet knew their names. Listen closely for clues, because we won’t reveal who the person is until the very end of each episode! Each week brings a new adventure where listeners of all ages can immerse themselves in the life of someone amazing.
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Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Networks:
Wondery
Description:
You venture deep into the jungle to solve its greatest mysteries. You gaze at Earth from the surface of the moon. You write music that has the whole world humming along. WHOSE AMAZING LIFE? is the new series from the creators of Little Stories Everywhere and Adventures of Cairo. Walk in the shoes of the world’s most inspiring people, from Amelia Earhart to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Ariana Grande. Experience the challenges and triumphs they faced on their journeys — before everyone on the planet knew their names. Listen closely for clues, because we won’t reveal who the person is until the very end of each episode! Each week brings a new adventure where listeners of all ages can immerse themselves in the life of someone amazing. Listen to Whose Amazing Life? on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/whose-amazing-life/ now.
Language:
English
Episodes
Encore: The Kid
11/15/2024
You’ve always been wiser than your years, but not everyone is ready to let you grow up. You’d rather be watching scary movies than playing dress-up.
They might not be listening now, but they’re going to hear your voice soon enough.
Hosted by Cree Summer.
Parents, check out this biography for further reading.
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Duration:00:27:32
The Showman
11/8/2024
You know that the best meals are ones that bring people together and make them happy. And you want to be the one to spread the joy, bring the flavor, and put on a show!
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Duration:00:16:35
Encore: The Cowboy
11/1/2024
Narrated by French Stewart! You'd give anything to be more like your dad: strong, influential, and admired. But your asthma always gets in the way. How could a kid like you ever win the respect of the toughest, grittiest folks in the USA?
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Duration:00:30:27
Encore: The All Star
10/25/2024
You come from an athletic family, and always strive to be the best, no matter what sport you play. When faced with a competition with your best friend for starting quarterback, you realize that being the best isn't about being better than anyone else - it's about being the best version of yourself.
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Duration:00:15:14
The Magician
10/18/2024
It takes a special person to be a magician. You've got the focus, the skill, and that twinkle in your eye. But when a challenger is determined to bring you down, do you still have what it takes to put on a great show?
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Duration:00:17:03
The Trailblazer
10/11/2024
From coast to coast — New York to LA — you feel like you just don't belong. You're great at singing, acting, and dancing, but everyone seems more fixated on the fact that you're from Puerto Rico. When will Hollywood realize that it doesn't matter WHERE you were born... when you were born to be a star?
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Duration:00:14:37
Encore: The Short Kid
10/4/2024
Soccer is all you ever think about. So why does it feel like your body can't get on the same page as your brain? Every year, you're still the smallest kid on the team. You'll just have to prove that your talents know no heights.
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Duration:00:31:44
Encore: The Marcher
9/27/2024
Life isn’t always fair, and you know that. But you’re tired of seeing people with less money get treated with less respect. You’re determined to fight back — and make things better for everyone.
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Duration:00:28:33
The Cartoonist
9/20/2024
You've always loved reading comics, and you really love drawing your own! When life starts to feel overwhelming, you use art to help you make sense of the world. Maybe your creations could help other kids, too.
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Duration:00:16:38
The Musician
9/13/2024
You become a musical superstar by the time you're a teenager. You love making music, and bringing joy to audiences who hear you perform. But you can't help but wonder... can your music have an even greater impact?
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Duration:00:16:23
Encore: The Wildlife Warrior
9/6/2024
You and your family care for all kinds of wild animals, from the smallest reptiles to the biggest mammals, and it’s pretty easy to do because you live in a zoo! But when a large fire affects your country and many of the animals living in it, you take it upon yourself to spread the message about the importance of conversation and preservation worldwide.
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Duration:00:13:13
The Pioneer
8/30/2024
If science has taught you anything, it's that there is always something more to learn. That's what you love about it! And what you're learning about might change the face of science, forever!
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Duration:00:15:52
The Librarian
8/23/2024
There's nothing you love more than curling up with a good book. But the stories you read are all old tales, or epic sagas. You want stories that feel more like YOU. And if you can't find them, maybe you'll have to write one yourself.
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Duration:00:16:56
The Daredevil (Encore)
8/16/2024
You've been living life to the max ever since preschool, when you first started doing extreme sports! But when a practice goes wrong, you find yourself facing the possibility of never skateboarding again. Will you ever achieve your dream of competing in the Olympics?
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Duration:00:12:32
The Track Star
8/9/2024
As a little kid, you were so sick, your doctors thought you'd never be able to walk. You've proved them wrong once, and you're ready to do it again. You won't stop moving your legs until they take you all the way to the Olympics.
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Duration:00:17:45
The Longshot
8/2/2024
You dream of being a football player, but you're trapped in a body that isn't "built right" for the game — according to Coach, anyway. And if that weren't bad enough, you face disrespect for being Native American, too. How will you show the world that great talent comes in all forms?
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Duration:00:15:17
The Gymnast (Encore)
7/26/2024
You’re always on the move. Not just moving from town to town — with your siblings and your foster parents — but moving your feet, your arms, and your hands. You love to feel your body in motion. But the way that you move isn’t always understood by grown-ups who think they know better. In order to fulfill your destiny, you have to follow your heart.
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Duration:00:27:05
The Inquirer
7/19/2024
Adults always tell you to be "lady-like." Keep still, stay quiet, and most of all, don't ask questions. But you have a MILLION questions – and they're good ones, too! You’ll just have to find a way to get the answers you’re looking for.
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Duration:00:14:59
The Helper
7/11/2024
Ever since you were little, your dad has pressured you to be "successful." To him, that basically means making a lot of money. But deep down, you wonder if YOUR idea of winning at life is less about money, and more about helping others.
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Duration:00:15:36
The Astronaut (Encore)
7/4/2024
You're used to relying on yourself to succeed in a man’s world — and you’ve proved yourself everywhere from the tennis court to Stanford University. But in the 1970s, there’s still one place no woman has gone before: outer space.
This time, if you want to succeed, you can’t do it alone. You’re going to have to learn how to be part of a team.
The episode originally aired June 16, 2021
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Duration:00:29:05