It’s All Bonobo to Me: How to Talk Like an Ape!
French, Spanish, Mandarin … Bonobo? Mindy is using a new langauge learning app to try and help her communicate better with her pen-pal. Only issue is, her pen pal is an ape!

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French, Spanish, Mandarin … Bonobo? Mindy is using a new langauge learning app to try and help her communicate better with her pen-pal. Only issue is, her pen pal is an ape!
Jousting, Turkey Legs, Outdoor plumbing … what’s not to love about Medieval Europe? Well, to answer that question you’ll have to join Carly Q as she guides you through this enigmatic time in European history!
Aria is a talented singer and songwriter but she’s not that good. Unfortunately her dad brags a little too much, and now the King insists that Aria deliver the goods. When a mischievous, magical elf shows up to “help”, things go from bad to worse.
Mozi tells his family all about the joys of visiting the best Earthling restaurant on the planet: It’s called “The Library!” Bring your library card – and your appetite!
We Are climbing to new heights and saying “Yodel-lay-hee-Hooray” for mountains! Guy & Mindy will help you elevate your game with all the info you need to help you separate the mountains from the molehills… Originally aired 6/13/25.
Dennis and Reggie deliver a hot-off-the-press Reggie Report, answer questions, and listen to an encore of “An Elevator to the Stars!” Originally aired 7/27/25.
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