Our seventh episode is all about sound, performance and storytelling. Nichole interviews Taryn Janelle and LeRell Ross of Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre who adapted John Steptoe’s 1987 award-winning children’s book “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” into a musical theater piece for all ages. Our special correspondent Nicholas drops the needle on some choice selections from his personal vinyl record collection, then drops in on Michael Greig Thomas at Echo Base Records to see how vinyl records are actually made! We also investigate how insects called cicadas make “music” by vibrating their abdomens, explore the alien secrets of Area 51 in Cryptid Corner, and bring you our usual Grandparent Stories, hilarious jokes, and a brain-twisting riddle.
Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions
0:00 - Episode 7 Intro
1:18 - Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
13:10 - Riddle Question
13:30 - The Music of Cicadas
18:35 - Joke Time
19:38 - Dropping the Needle on Vinyl Records
29:13 - Favorite Sound
30:30 - Cryptid Corner - Area 51
34:20 - Grandparent Stories
39:18 - Riddle Answer
39:42 - Episode Ending
39:58 - Preview of Episode 8
40:21 - Call for Submissions
40:45 - Credits
41:18 - Bloopers