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Curious Explorer

Cameron Pariseau

Curious Explorer is a history and science podcast for all curious kids. Join Miss Cam with her son, Nate, and daughter, Emma, as they travel back in time and across the universe to discover the things every kid wonders about - how the Pilgrams crossed the sea, what's hidden deep inside the pyramids, what is in space, and so much more.

Each episode turns a big topics into a fun, story-filled adventure, with questions to shout out, moments to giggle at, and just the right about of "wait, really?!"It's screen-free learning kids actually ask for - perfect for car rides, quiet time or winding down before bed.

So turn your imaginations ON, explorers. Adventure is calling!

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  • 32 episodes
  • Avg 9 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E12
    August 19 · 10 min

    Episode 12: Cleopatra: The Last Princess Who Ruled Ancient Egypt

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Meet Cleopatra — a real Egyptian princess who grew up in a palace beside the sea, loved books and stars and languages, and became one of the most famous queens in all of history. In this episode, Miss Cam and Nate sail into the shining ancient city of Alexandria — with its towering lighthouse and its enormous library full of scrolls — to discover how a curious girl who loved to learn became the last pharaoh of Egypt. Kids will find out how many languages Cleopatra could speak, why she did something no ruler in her family had done for three hundred years, and a mind-bending fact about just how long ago she really lived. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E11
    August 19 · 9 min

    Episode 11: The Boy Who Loved Bugs: How Pokémon Was Invented

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Did you know the idea for Pokémon came from a real boy who LOVED catching bugs? Join Miss Cam and Nate for the true story of Satoshi Tajiri — a curious kid in Japan nicknamed "Dr. Bug," who spent his childhood exploring forests and ponds, collecting insects, and dreaming of becoming a scientist. Discover how he took two things he loved — catching creatures and video games — and combined them to invent one of the most famous games in the whole world. A true, inspiring story for curious kids about creativity, following your passions, and the magic of exploring nature. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E10
    August 19 · 10 min

    Episode 10: Dinosaurs! Giant Bones, Tiny Arms, and the Birds in Your Backyard

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Today we travel millions of years back in time to meet the biggest creatures that ever walked the earth. Stomp back in time to meet Brachiosaurus, T. rex, and the fossils that tell their story — and discover the surprising reason birds are really tiny dinosaurs.

  • S1 · E8
    August 13 · 8 min

    Episode 8: The Boy Who Became Ronaldo: A True Soccer Story

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The true story of Cristiano Ronaldo — the boy who became a champion through pure hard work! Long before he was a soccer superstar, Cristiano was a kid from a tiny island called Madeira who loved a ball more than anything. Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover how he left home at twelve, faced a scary heart operation that could have ended everything, and practiced harder than anyone in the world to become a legend. A true, inspiring story for curious kids ages 4–10 about how effort and never giving up can turn a big dream into reality. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E9
    August 13 · 8 min

    Episode 9: The Calusa: Florida's Amazing Shell People

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Did you know a powerful, mysterious civilization once lived right on the beautiful islands of southwest Florida? Join Miss Cam and Nate to meet the Calusa — the "Shell People" — who lived along the Gulf coast for almost 2,000 years. Discover how they built giant hills and even whole islands out of seashells, ruled the seas in dug-out canoes, made tools and jewelry from shells, and became one of the most powerful peoples in all of Florida — all without ever planting a single farm. A fascinating, true history adventure for curious kids ages 4–10 about the amazing people who lived right where we live today. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E7
    August 13 · 9 min

    Episode 7: The Magic of Butterflies: How a Caterpillar Transforms

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Get ready for real-life magic! Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover one of nature's most amazing secrets: how a tiny egg becomes a hungry caterpillar, wraps itself in a chrysalis, and transforms into a beautiful butterfly. Along the way, kids learn how butterflies drink nectar through a built-in straw, why they taste their food with their feet, and the clever reason caterpillars and butterflies eat totally different foods. A magical science adventure about life cycles and metamorphosis for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E5
    August 12 · 10 min

    Episode 5: The Boy Who Became Messi: A True Soccer Story

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The true story of Lionel Messi - for every kid who's ever felt too small! Long before he was the greatest soccer player in the world, Leo was a tiny boy from Argentina who loved one thing: a soccer ball. Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover how a grandmother's belief, a famous contract written on a napkin, a big move across the ocean, and years of never giving up turned a small, shy kid into a World Cup champion. A true, inspiring story for curious kids ages 4-10 about how heart and hard work matter more than size. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E4
    August 12 · 8 min

    Episode 4: Planets

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Blast off with us to space as we learn about our planets!

  • S1 · E3
    August 11 · 8 min

    Episode 3: Scariest Pirate of All Time

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Ahoy, explorers! Set sail with Miss Cam and Nate to meet Blackbeard - the most famous, most fearsome pirate of all time. Discover how he made himself look like a smoky, fire-breathing monster to scare enemies, what his mighty ship the Queen Anne's Revenge was like, and the sunken treasure that was discovered hundreds of years later!

  • S1 · E2
    August 11 · 9 min

    Episode 2: Inside the Pyramids of Egypt

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What’s really hidden inside the ancient pyramids of Egypt? Grab your imagination flashlight, explorers — Miss Cam and Nate are climbing deep inside to find out! Discover how the Egyptians moved giant stones heavier than an elephant, what a pharaoh is, and the mystery of the secret tunnels, hidden traps, and treasure-filled rooms buried at the very heart of the Great Pyramid. We’ll meet a real mummy, crack the code of picture-writing called hieroglyphs, and find out why the whole enormous pyramid was built for just one person. A fun history adventure for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!

  • S1 · E1
    August 11 · 10 min

    Episode 1: The Pilgrams Cross the Sea

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Climb aboad the Mayflower, explorers! In our very first adventure, Miss Cam and Nate sail back in time to meet the Pilgrams - the brave families who crossed a giant, storym ocean to find a brand-new home. Why did they leave England? What was it really like on that tiny, crowded ship for 66 days? And who helped them survive their first freezing winter? Discover the true story behind Thanksgiving, and get ready to shout the name of a very famous ship. Turn your imaginations ON - adventure is calling!

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