About this episode
Hey Wildlings! Do you believe in rooting for the underdog? What about the under-eagle? And what in the world happened 45 years ago that made everyone believe in miracles? This week on Wild Interest, Evan takes us back to the "Miracle On Ice" when the US Olympic hockey team didn't have a snowball's chance in heck of beating the stronger, faster Russian team — but somehow they did! He reports in person from where the magic happened in Lake Placid, NY. Plus, Nichole talks to educator and parenting expert Jayme Yannuzzi of Teach Talk Inspire about what it's like to be a momfluencer, and learns how easy it is to make the icky, gooey non-Newtonian liquid known as Oobleck. But wait, there's more! Ever wonder about the Russian Revolution? We learn about it through Nichole's experience in the musical "Anastasia." Think you're sharp? See if you can hold your own in Concentration 64 as Evan and Nichole face off in this hand-clapping, rhythmic battle of wits. This episode features all your favorite segments: Animal Calls with a particularly prickly little guy, jokes, Favorite Sound, Grandparent Story, and an ice-cold riddle that's sure to freeze you in your tracks. Let's get wild! Listen now and discover the wild power of believing in miracles! Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message. Timestamps for this episode are available below. 00:00 - Episode 12 Intro 02:07 - Evan's Miracle on Ice 07:00 - Riddle Clue 07:18 - Anastasia 13:07 - Animal Call Clue 13:38 - Favorite Sound 15:07 - Concentration 64 19:13 - Animal Call Reprise 19:34 - Cryptid Corner: Mermaid, Whale, or Spy? 22:40 - Joke Time 23:39 - Call for Submissions 24:06 - Grandparent Stories: Vincas 30:10 - Animal Call Reveal 31:46 - Jayme Yanuzzi of Teach Talk Inspire 41:11 - Riddle Answer 41:32 - Preview of Episode 13 41:43 - Call for Reviews + Word of Mouth 42:00 - Credits 42:22 - Bloopers wildinterest.com