Whose Amazing Life?
by 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.
New episodes come out every Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ Kids subscribers.
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Episodes
The Pilot (Encore)
28m · PublishedWhen 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.
This episode originally aired September 30, 2022
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The Rodeo Star
12m · PublishedYou come from a family of rodeo champions, and all you want to do is follow in their footsteps. But ya'll, could it be possible... that there's a whole other type of spotlight calling your name?
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Listen Now: Once Upon a Beat
6m · PublishedGet ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books!
In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables – putting the Rap in Rapunzel, letting Goldilocks rock out, and helping the Ugly Duckling march to his own beat! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's Once Upon a Beat!
Listen to new episodes of Once Upon a Beat here.
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The Scare Seeker
13m · PublishedIt can be frightening to try new things you've never done before. Lucky for you, you LOVE to do things that scare you. You're ready to take on whatever challenge comes your way.
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The Hero (Encore)
24m · PublishedYou 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.
Hosted by Ace Anderson.
Parents, check out this book for further reading.
This episode originally aired on 10/21/2021
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The Composer
15m · PublishedYou're a super-talented musician who can play all sorts of famous songs. But when you play other people's music, it's like something's.. missing. Maybe if you compose music yourself, you'll be able to express everything you feel inside.
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The Heavyweight
13m · PublishedAt school, no one really understands you. But your favorite wrestler always perseveres in the face of a challenge — so you will, too. All you have to do is never give up.
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The Learner (Encore)
25m · PublishedYou’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.
Parents, check out this book for further reading.
This episode originally aired on May 20, 2022
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The Adventurer (Encore)
25m · PublishedYou 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.
Parents, check out this autobiography for further reading.
This episode originally aired on May 19, 2021
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The Author
14m · PublishedYou have always loved words and language. But you haven't spoken for years. If you're able to find the courage to use your voice, maybe you'll be able to find the right words to share your story.
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Whose Amazing Life? has 161 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 65:01:56. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 10th, 2024 18:16.