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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.
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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Living on a farm is tough for you and your sisters. Luckily, you have a powerful imagination, and your stories bring joy to everyone around you. Maybe your gift for storytelling can be your ticket to the freedom you’ve always dreamed of.
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You've been raised by a family of artists and activists, and dream of using your art to make a difference in the world. Once you are cast in a popular TV show, you have the opportunity to inspire young people to register to vote.
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You dream of traveling through space and exploring the vast reaches of the solar system. Because in space, you don’t have to explain yourself. You get to explore the questions you want to ask.
But if you want to solve the mysteries of the universe, you’re going to have to learn to focus.
Hosted by Robbie Daymond
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You tower over everyone else in school — even the teachers — and your attitude is just as big. Controlling your temper is an everyday battle. The football field is a good place to let out your aggression, but deep down, you know there's somewhere else you really belong.
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After a song you recorded goes viral, you are swept up into a life of songwriting, performances, and world tours. But the glamorous life isn't so glamorous behind the scenes, and you have to quickly learn how to deal with a lot of pressure and a lot of change.
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Life on land won't cut it: You're determined to discover the underwater mysteries of the ocean. And when the technology you need doesn't already exist, you'll just have to invent it yourself.
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You’ve always loved plants, but when you leave home in search of new opportunities, you discover that your passion for bulbs and blooms can help others…and maybe even change the world.
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Water has always been important to your family and your culture. When you discover that not everyone has access to clean water, you know that you have to stand up for your community and make a change.
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You and your dad have never seen eye-to-eye. He's set in his ways, and he just doesn't "get" you. But with support from your mom and stepmom, you'll combine your super-smart brain with your compassionate heart to transform the world as we know it.
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There's nothing better than being out on the soccer field with your twin sister. But when you receive the biggest opportunity of your life, stepping into the spotlight will have to be a solo adventure.
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You haven’t always felt like you’re part of a community, but you’ve always been able to take pride in who you are. Once you start putting your songs out into the world, will you be able to find that community you’ve always longed for?
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Three years after the finale of Six Minutes Cyrus takes a tour of a mysterious school and finds something he wasn’t expecting. Brynleigh interrupts her driving test to rush to his side. Welcome to Six Minutes Season 3.
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Your incredible singing voice is like a superpower. You know you've got the talent and the star power, but your dad keeps it real: to achieve your biggest dreams, there are going to be setbacks and sacrifices along the way. But if it's worth fighting for, you might truly become... ICONIC.
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Narrated by Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Amber Ruffin Show)! Your dream is to become the greatest tennis player in the world. But when you make that dream a reality, you realize that there’s still something missing in life — and you’re gonna figure out what it is.
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You're an incredible dancer, but your tiny hometown isn't exactly bursting with opportunities to see your name in lights. Is it possible to become a star... while still staying true to your roots?
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Living on a farm is tough for you and your sisters. Luckily, you have a powerful imagination, and your stories bring joy to everyone around you. Maybe your gift for storytelling can be your ticket to the freedom you’ve always dreamed of.
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You tower over everyone else in school — even the teachers — and your attitude is just as big. Controlling your temper is an everyday battle. The football field is a good place to let out your aggression, but deep down, you know there's somewhere else you really belong.
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You've poured your heart and soul into drama club, but have never been tapped for a starring role. That's why, when you join the debate team, you make a promise to yourself: You're going to take center stage — and prove beyond a doubt that you deserve to be there.
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When you stare up at the sky, you see more than clouds and stars. You see new boundaries waiting to be broken. With focus, training, and a spirit of innovation, you take flight in ways nobody ever has before.
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Narrated by Netflix star Paola Nuñez! You and your mom couldn't be more different. She has strong opinions about how girls should spend their time... and you defy all of those expectations. With support from your dad, your friends, and an unexpected role model, you prove that no matter the obstacle, you're going to live YOUR way.
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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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No doubt about it, you’re a band geek… and proud of it! Playing in the school marching band may not be popular, but little do your classmates know that you and your flute are destined for superstardom.
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You love drawing cartoons, and you're pretty sure the whole world would love them too — if Hollywood would just take you seriously. It's going to take more than just talent to make your dreams come true.
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You have endless thoughts and opinions, but it feels like nobody understands them. You communicate differently from most other people. But you're determined to connect with the world, and nobody's going to stop you.
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You’re an A-plus student, but leaders in your country want to make it illegal for girls to go to school. In order to make things right, you’ll have to go undercover with a secret online identity.
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As a kid growing up without much money, you’ve always had to fend for yourself. But when your basketball skills make you a budding superstar, you have to decide whether the game is all about you — or all about family.
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You and your dad have never seen eye-to-eye. He's set in his ways, and he just doesn't "get" you. But with support from your mom and stepmom, you'll combine your super-smart brain with your compassionate heart to transform the world as we know it.
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There's nothing better than being out on the soccer field with your twin sister. But when you receive the biggest opportunity of your life, stepping into the spotlight will have to be a solo adventure.
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Life on land won't cut it: You're determined to discover the underwater mysteries of the ocean. And when the technology you need doesn't already exist, you'll just have to invent it yourself.
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Ninth grade isn’t going as smoothly as you’d hoped. Your friendships are in turmoil and your crush barely knows you exist! But when you pour your feelings into a notebook, there's something about your words that makes magic.
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Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend on his family, his friends, and his community to help him learn and have tons of fun along the way. Come join him in the ADVENTURES OF CAIRO!
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Introducing Tomorrow, an original, scripted series from Gen-Z Media, creators of the Peabody Award-winning The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and the hit family podcast, Six Minutes. Taking place five years after “little orphan” Annie was adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Annie, now 15, is about to face the biggest test of her signature positivity when a mystery rocks the Warbucks empire.
Meanwhile, Agatha Hannigan, who is freshly released from prison but still stewing about the billionaire and his adopted daughter who put her behind bars, will have to decide: Does she want to turn her life around, or does she want revenge?
Join Annie, and her pals from the orphanage, Molly, Tessie and Pepper, and her artificial intelligence “butler” Drake as she embarks on a mission to save her family. Featuring fresh takes on beloved songs and a star-studded cast that includes Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Alan Ruck, Lance Reddick and many others, it’s a modern story for all the many generations who grew up on “Annie.” Follow the adventure at https://wondery.com/shows/tomorrow/.
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You can’t help but dream about the big houses in the fancy neighborhood in your town. One day, that could be you. It’ll take hard work, focus, and a clear plan for how to accomplish your goals.
But when you decide to change those plans, you’ll ask yourself one question: Will you still end up in that big house on the hill — or are you destined for something more?
Hosted by Angelique Perrin.
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Kids ages 6 to 9
Kids ages 8 to 12
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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.
Hosted by Cree Summer
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Kids ages 6 to 9
Kids ages 8 to 12
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You dream of traveling through space and exploring the vast reaches of the solar system. Because in space, you don’t have to explain yourself. You get to explore the questions you want to ask.
But if you want to solve the mysteries of the universe, you’re going to have to learn to focus.
Hosted by Robbie Daymond
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You like to test your limits and live life on the edge. That doesn’t always sit well with your mom, who just wants you to be safe and to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.
But safety is the exact opposite of what you need. For you, the sky’s the only limit.
Hosted by Virginia Madsen.
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Kids ages 6 to 9
Kids ages 8 to 12
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You love asking questions wherever you go, especially “why.” Why is the world the way that it is? Why doesn’t everyone get along? Why can’t we all just be better people?
All those questions lead you to a career you never expected on the silver screen. But in order to live up to your potential, you’ll have to find the honesty, generosity, and bravery that lives deep inside you.
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Hosted by Ace Anderson.
For more information we recommend this biography.
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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.
For more information we recommend this biography.
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Life moves slow in your sleepy little hometown. You long to escape to someplace else, where life is fast, exciting, maybe even a little dangerous.
It’s a place that only exists in your imagination. But someday, you’re going to bring it to life.
Hosted by Robbie Daymond.
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You see the world differently from anyone else you know. And that's how you're going to help save it.
Hosted by Virginia Madsen.
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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 go it alone. You’re going to have to learn how to be part of a team.
Hosted by Virginia Madsen.
For more information on Sally Ride, we recommend:
Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Spaceby Tam O'Shaughnessy
Sally Ride: Life on a Mission by Sue Macy.
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You have plenty of things to say. You just have trouble saying them. The letter “R” is your mortal enemy! But one day, your words are going to make people stand up and cheer.
Hosted by Angelique Perrin.
For more information about Amanda Gorman, we recommend her books.
The Hill We Climb and Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem.
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You're a high school misfit with the wrong hair and wrong clothes. You feel like you'll never find anything you're good at, or anyone you can relate to. Then, you discover hip hop, and find a home in the theater. You’re determined to be a star on Broadway.
There are just two problems — there’s no hip hop on Broadway, and no one who looks like you. So you’re going to make your own way.
Hosted by Robbie Daymond.
For more information about Lin-Manuel Miranda, we recommend:
You Should Meet: Lin-Manuel Mirandaby Laurie Calkhoven
Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda: Raising Theater to New Heights by Kurtis Scaletta Hulu’s documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
HBO’s documentary Siempre, Luis
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You’re passionate about the law, but in the 1960s and 1970s, the men around you don’t think women belong in a courtroom. But you’ll overcome sexism to show them that women belong wherever decisions are being made, and make a compelling case why gender inequality is wrong.
Hosted by Rachel Bloom.
For more information on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we recommend:
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik.
Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to Justice by Debbie Levy.
The documentary RBG.
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You may be young, and small for your age. And you feel like no one takes you seriously—especially not your big sister. But that’s not going to stop you from becoming one of the greatest performers in the world.
Hosted by Virginia Madsen.
For more information on Misty Copeland, we recommend:
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina by Misty Copeland.
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You long to go to Africa and have adventures like Tarzan. But everyone tells you girls aren’t supposed to do things like that. You’ll just have to prove them wrong.
Hosted by Virginia Madsen.
For more information about Jane Goodall, we recommend:
My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall.
The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours by Jane Goodall.
National Geographic’s documentaries Jane and Jane Goodall: The Hope.
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Hey kids, have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of someone famous? IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY will take you on an immersive journey into the life someone who has made a big impact on the world. You will live through their highs and lows, but only in the final moments will we reveal who “you” actually are. IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY is a great way for people of all ages to listen together and learn about the lives of some of the most remarkable people from recent history, from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Jane Goodall. Hosted by Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen and animated voice actor Robbie Daymond.
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