Curious Conversations: A Podcast for Kids by Kids

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 highest‑ranked soldier in Waterloo Region, what a reservist actually is, and why his regiment is one year older than Canada itself. We hear about his first...

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 finished a race with a broken leg. Yeah, you read that right! We had to hear the full story—what happened, why she kept running, and how she bounced back to crush even bigger goals...

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 podcast ecosystem, featuring interviews, podcast discoveries, and the latest industry news. Kattie shares insightful stories, valuable advice, and her passion for podcast...

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 Rangers or the OHL player who defied the odds, returning to the ice stronger than ever after a traumatic brain injury.  But there’s so much more to Ben than just hockey. Now a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Heroic Minds , Ben i...

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 about her book, The Setback Cycle . Amy breaks down what a setback really is, how to know when you're in one, and introduces us to her 4-step setback cycle —establish, e...

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 ambassador who blends mental and physical wellness and resilience, which leads to empowering transformations, both inside and out. Gabbie shares behind-the-scenes stories from her famous Fun Friday videos...

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 up for the Ontario Special Olympic Spring Games, we talk with Constable Burke about the incredible journey these athletes undertake, the different sports included i...

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 Caudle's Catch . Ron has been a successful and influential business leader in the Kitchener-Waterlo area for over 40 years. Join us as Ron shares his decades of industry experience, taking...

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 starting high school in the fall. We love playing sports, travelling, listening to music, and playing video games.  We are still as curious as ever and can't wait to bring...

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 minor hockey to playing U18 and U22 for Team Canada and playing Division 1 hockey for Ohio State University.  Laura retired as a player after winning the 2018-20...

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 astrophysicist who likes blending imagination with science. Sean received his Ph. D. in Astronomy from the University of Washington, Seattle and is currently living in Bordeaux, France doi...

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 Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, k...

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, Brazil and what it is like to be back in Ontario. Mr. Clark is also a swimmer and tells us great stories about success and adversity as an elite sw...

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 Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, kids, tween...

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 hockey like most Canadian kids but officiating has also been a big part of his hockey journey. Garrett’s Dad introduced him to officiating and he started refereeing minor hockey...

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 night before. Jay is a broadcaster, journalist, and author and he answers our questions about hosting the Olympics, what goes on behind the scenes...

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 can listen to their episode here! We talked about lots of different things including broken bones, music, robots, our planet and more! On Curious Kids we want to t...

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 Synthesis and so much more with Ana, or Ms. Fab as her students call her. We learn about Ana’s journey from being a teacher in a traditional classroom to quitting that job to pursuing h...

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 style leads to confidence and confidence leads to success.” Julianne is Creative Director and CEO at Julianne Costigan Executive Fashion Consulting where she works with celebrities, models, 'regular’ women a...

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! We talked about many different things with Brandon and he told us some funny stories as well. Listen to our conversation about Pokémon , LEGO, the thrill of...

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 Canada as a teenager. Listen to her journey and hear how she went from studying to be a language teacher to starting companies to teaching entrepreneurship not only to stude...

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, favourite movies and more! On Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our d...

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 Canadian who now makes Stockholm, Sweden her home with her family. She is a graphic designer and is currently an art director with the kids department at H&M. We learn what a g...

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 interesting to talk to. He has been in sports media for over 20 years, so he has been involved with a lot of different sports. Hear how Darren’s previous careers at TSN and C...

We have another bonus episode for you! Today on Curious Kids we welcome Ruby S., she is 11 years old and going in Grade 6. Ruby is our neighbour and we have a great chat about music, art, sports, playing outside and more! On Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, kids, tweens, t...