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Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Education for Kids#46100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Education for Kids#1025K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Education for Kids#13100K to 300K
- 🇹🇷TR · Education for Kids#773K to 10K
- 🇳🇴NO · Education for Kids#115500 to 3K
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104K to 322K🎙 ~2x weekly·36 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
209K to 643K🇨🇦47%🇧🇷47%🇺🇸5%+2 more - Active Followers
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83K to 257K
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Ep. 11 Optimism with Holly Gibbs from The Happy Pod
Apr 1, 2026
9m 14s
Ep. 10 Optimism with Bryn Imagire from Pixar
Mar 25, 2026
11m 34s
Ep. 9 Big Feelings, Strong Brains: Emotional Regulation with Dr. Thao
Feb 28, 2026
11m 12s
Ep. 8 Growth Mindset with Marty Dodson
Jan 28, 2026
12m 52s
Ep. 7 Social Connections with the Mastick Senior Center
Jan 21, 2026
11m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/1/26 |  Ep. 11 Optimism with Holly Gibbs from The Happy Pod | Send us Fan Mail This week on Little Minds Big Talks, we continue our exploration of optimism by zooming out and looking at stories from around the world. Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Holly Gibbs, the host of The Happy Pod, who shares real stories of happiness, resilience, and hope from people across the globe. We talk about how focusing on positive stories can help our brains feel more hopeful, and how optimism is something we can practice every day. This episode reminds u... | 9m 14s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  Ep. 10 Optimism with Bryn Imagire from Pixar | Send us Fan Mail Listen with us as we explore the power of optimism, and how the way we think can shape how we feel and respond to challenges. Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts sit down with Bryn Imagire from Pixar to talk about how optimism plays a role in storytelling, creativity, and real life. At Pixar, stories often begin with problems, mistakes, or setbacks, but they don’t end there. Bryn shares how staying hopeful, working through challenges, and believing things can get better are all... | 11m 34s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 |  Ep. 9 Big Feelings, Strong Brains: Emotional Regulation with Dr. Thao | Send us Fan Mail This month on Little Minds Big Talks, we’re diving into emotional regulation and how understanding our brains can actually make us happier. Our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts interview Dr. Thao, a local child psychologist, to learn why we have big emotions and what’s happening in our brains when we feel overwhelmed, angry, nervous or sad. Dr. Thao shares practical strategies kids (and adults!) can use in the moment to calm down, think clearly and build emotional intellig... | 11m 12s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  Ep. 8 Growth Mindset with Marty Dodson | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts dive into the idea of growth mindset. This means learning how our brains grow when we try, make mistakes, and keep going. We’re joined by songwriter Marty Dodson, who shares his journey of creativity, persistence, and learning through challenges. Marty talks about how his early work wasn’t perfect, how feedback helped him improve, and why mistakes are an important part of success. This conversation h... | 12m 52s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  Ep. 7 Social Connections with the Mastick Senior Center | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our fourth- and fifth-grade hosts explore the power of social connections and why relationships matter at every age. Scientists say strong social connections can help people feel happier, healthier, and less lonely, and we wanted to see what that looks like in real life. This conversation reminds us that feeling connected helps everyone thrive and that little moments of connection can make a big difference. Thanks for listening, and ... | 11m 09s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 |  Ep. 6 Gratitude, Peace, and Purpose with Dr. Jeni ‘Mama Peace’ Stepanek | Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our 4th and 5th grade hosts continue exploring the theme of gratitude with an extraordinary guest Dr. Jeni “Mama Peace” Stepanek. Jeni shares the powerful lessons of gratitude, peace, and purpose she learned with her son, poet and peace-builder Mattie J.T. Stepanek. Together, they inspired millions around the world through their message of hope and “Heartsongs.” In this heartfelt conversation, Jeni helps us understand how gra... | 19m 06s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Ep. 5 Gratitude in Action: Serving the Community with Firefighter Kyle Garcia | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our 4th and 5th grade hosts explore the power of gratitude and how giving back can make us happier. We sit down with Kyle Garcia, a local firefighter, to learn how gratitude shows up in his work, his team, and his daily life. From helping others to finding joy in service, Kyle shares how being thankful connects to courage, kindness, and community. Tune in to hear how gratitude can spark happiness one good deed at a time. | 11m 12s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  Ep. 4 Finding Focus and Calm with Illustrator Tyler Jacobson | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our 4th and 5th grade hosts explore how art connects to mindfulness and happiness. We sit down with award-winning illustrator Tyler Jacobson to learn how creativity can help us slow down, focus, and express our emotions. Tyler shares what it’s like to get lost in the flow of drawing, how mistakes can lead to growth, and why making art can be a powerful way to find calm in a busy world. Tune in to discover how mindfulness and cr... | 10m 33s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Ep. 3 Mindfulness with Yoga Instructor Shawnte | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our 4th and 5th grade hosts explore the power of mindfulness and how it connects to happiness. After reflecting on last month’s theme of kindness, we welcome special guest Shawnte, a local yoga instructor and parent at our school. She helps us understand what mindfulness really means, how it can calm our minds, and simple ways kids can practice it every day. Tune in to discover how slowing down can actually bring more joy to our lives! | 12m 28s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 |  Ep. 2 Kindness on and off the Field with Camden Riley | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Little Minds Big Talks, our 4th and 5th grade hosts sit down with Camden Riley from the Oakland Roots soccer team to talk all about kindness. Camden shares how kindness shapes teamwork, builds stronger connections, and makes a difference both on and off the field. His stories remind us that even in competitive sports, leading with kindness can change the game and the world around us. Tune in for inspiration on how to spread kindness in your own life! | 10m 28s | ||||||
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| 9/17/25 |  Ep. 1: Spreading Kindness: A Conversation with the Kindness Coalition | Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Season 3 of Little Minds Big Talks, our fourth & fifth-grade hosts sit down with a special member of our community who founded the Kindness Coalition. Together, they explore the power of kindness, why it matters, and practical ways we can all spread kindness in our schools and communities. This episode is just the first stop on our journey to discovering the science and joy of happiness, so tune in and get inspired to make the world a brighter plac... | 10m 25s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  Season 3 Trailer | Send us Fan Mail We are off for season 3 of Little Minds Big Talks! We hope you join us as we discuss happiness and all the ways we can achieve it together! | 1m 17s | ||||||
| 3/21/25 |  Ep. 5: Boost Confidence One Self-Five at a Time | Send us Fan Mail Join us in this heartwarming episode of ‘Little Minds Big Talks’ as we dive into the surprising power of giving high fives to ourselves. Discover why something as simple as a high five in the mirror each morning can set the tone for a positive and empowered day. Our hosts share personal insights and science-backed reasons that explain how these self-high fives can boost your mood and self-esteem. We'll tackle common hesitations like feeling awkward and offer easy ways t... | 6m 40s | ||||||
| 3/14/25 |  Ep. 4 High 5's All Around: The Science Behind High 5's | Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why high fives feel so good? Dive into the fascinating world of high fives with us! In this episode, we explore the science behind why giving a high five can make you and your teammates feel happier, more connected, and even perform better. Discover how a simple act like a high five can release dopamine, boost morale, and strengthen team bonds. Plus, don't miss our High Five Challenge at the end of the episode—join us in spreading joy and positivity one high... | 7m 07s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 |  Ep. 3 Trash Talk vs. Bullying | Send us Fan Mail Listen in as we discuss the difference between having fun with friends and bullying someone. We'' talk about when joking around can cross the line and when adults should get involved. | 8m 13s | ||||||
| 12/6/24 |  Ep. 2: Tattling Vs. Telling: Recess Problems!! | Send us Fan Mail Listen in as we discuss the difference between tattling and telling and how to deal with other kids when adults aren't around! | 6m 30s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 |  Ep. 1: What is Student Voice? | Send us Fan Mail Come along with us for season 2 of Little Minds Big Talks as we explore topics that matter to us! We are going to dive in and help your voice be heard. We are better when we work together! | 5m 35s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 |  Little Minds Big Talks Season 2 Trailer | Send us Fan Mail Come along with us as we embark on our new adventure. Season two is all about student voice and helping each other have the best school experience we possible can. We want students from around the world to write to us and ask us advice! We'll do our best to answer your questions and help you out! littlemindsbigtalks@gmail.com | 1m 07s | ||||||
| 6/5/24 | Season 1 Wrap Up | Send us Fan Mail Listen in as we remember all the amazing things we talked about this year! It's been a great experience. We are so happy that you listened in, and we hope you'll continue to take this journey with us next year! | 5m 18s | ||||||
| 5/8/24 | Ep. 17 Welcome The Strangers with Anna Rossi | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we learn about Welcome the Strangers and all the good they do for our community and our refugee families! | 13m 07s | ||||||
| 4/24/24 | Ep. 16: Banned Books | Send us Fan Mail Come and learn about what it means to ban a book, and why we shouldn't do it! | 5m 32s | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | Ep. 15 Racism with Jelani Memory | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss racism with the author, Jelani Memory. He provides insight and wisdom, and he's a great way to wrap up our discussion on racism! | 10m 40s | ||||||
| 2/14/24 | Ep. 14: Racism With Mia Bonta | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we continue our discussion about racism with assembly member Mia Bonta! | 8m 42s | ||||||
| 2/7/24 | Ep. 13 Racism | Send us Fan Mail Listen in as these 4th graders explain racism in a way anyone can understand. | 5m 04s | ||||||
| 1/17/24 | Ep. 11: Gender Identity With Magnus & Megan | Send us Fan Mail Join our fourth grade class as we gain insight and understanding with a 2nd grade, non-binary student and their mom! | 11m 03s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
6 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 5 markets.