About this episode
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 wildinterest.com