Whose Amazing Life?
Wondery
You venture deep into the jungle to solve its greatest mysteries. You gaze at Earth from the surface of the moon. You write music that has the whole world humming along. WHOSE AMAZING LIFE? is the new series from the creators of Little Stories Everywhere and Adventures of Cairo. Walk in the shoes of the world’s most inspiring people, from Amelia Earhart to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Ariana Grande. Experience the challenges and triumphs they faced on their journeys — before everyone on the planet knew their names. Listen closely for clues, because we won’t reveal who the person is until the very end of each episode! Each week brings a new adventure where listeners of all ages can immerse themselves in the life of someone amazing.
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Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Networks:
Wondery
Description:
You venture deep into the jungle to solve its greatest mysteries. You gaze at Earth from the surface of the moon. You write music that has the whole world humming along. WHOSE AMAZING LIFE? is the new series from the creators of Little Stories Everywhere and Adventures of Cairo. Walk in the shoes of the world’s most inspiring people, from Amelia Earhart to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Ariana Grande. Experience the challenges and triumphs they faced on their journeys — before everyone on the planet knew their names. Listen closely for clues, because we won’t reveal who the person is until the very end of each episode! Each week brings a new adventure where listeners of all ages can immerse themselves in the life of someone amazing. Listen to Whose Amazing Life? on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/whose-amazing-life/ now.
Language:
English
Episodes
The Scientist (Encore)
2/21/2025
You dream of traveling all the way to the stars. But here on Earth, the world has never seen an astronaut who looks like you. You'll need to push past the skeptics to become the astronaut you know you can be.
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Duration:00:30:15
Whose Amazing Start? - The Advocate (Encore)
2/14/2025
You've been raised by a family of artists and activists, and dream of using your art to make a difference in the world. Once you are cast in a popular TV show, you have the opportunity to inspire young people to register to vote.
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Duration:00:13:18
The System Shaker
2/7/2025
Some people talk and talk, but the truth is, they aren't saying much at all. And then there's you. Behind YOUR words are facts, knowledge, and tons of strength — everything you need to shake things up!
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Duration:00:18:51
The Misfit (Encore)
1/31/2025
You love electronics - building them, taking them apart, and figuring out how things work. Sometimes, people don't understand you and it's hard to fit in, but you know that if you can just get people to think a little differently, you'll create electronics that will change the world.
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Duration:00:25:08
The World Traveler (Encore)
1/24/2025
You're the kind of kid who's always got a trick up your sleeve. Other people don't totally know what to make of you! Luckily, being a bit of an oddball leads you to a life of international mystery — and incredible adventure.
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Duration:00:30:05
The Slam Dunk (Encore)
1/20/2025
Family is EVERYTHING to you. You'd do anything to support your parents and brothers. But when the NBA makes an offer for you to play pro basketball, it means moving away from the people you love most. Are you ready for this moment?
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Duration:00:28:26
The Neighbor
1/10/2025
You spend a lot of time as a kid playing by yourself, up in your attic, with your puppets. Sometimes it's lonely, but it doesn't always feel that way. As you grow up, you make it your mission to let kids know that, even though they might be lonely, they are never alone.
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Duration:00:13:45
The Triple Threat (Encore)
1/3/2025
You’ve always loved music, ever since you were five years old. It’s who you are. But when you face pressure to define yourself, you question whether who you are is enough.
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Duration:00:12:45
The Protector (Encore)
12/27/2024
Water has always been important to your family and your culture. When you discover that not everyone has access to clean water, you know that you have to stand up for your community and make a change.
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Duration:00:14:59
The New Girl (Encore)
12/20/2024
No matter where you live, you feel out of place. You're either the Indian girl in America, or the American girl in India! Surely there must be somewhere — or something — out there that makes you feel at home.
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Duration:00:29:18
The Songbird
12/13/2024
You have 11 brothers and sisters, and you live with them and your parents in a tiny log cabin in the Smoky Mountains. You may not have much, but no matter what other people may say or think of you, you're so proud of what you do have - your family, and your music.
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Duration:00:17:01
Encore: The Doodler
12/6/2024
Your drawings are stupendous
And your captions are tremendous
Can you find a reader who
loves your art as much as you?
Perhaps your work is meant for more
than what you dreamt it would be before.
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Duration:00:27:50
The Rookie
11/29/2024
There are laws, called Jim Crow laws, that keep you and your friends from doing a lot of things. But you're a really good athlete, and if you know if that if you were given the chance, you might be able to change the rules. Not just for you, but for all Black baseball players.
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Duration:00:14:40
Encore: The Gamemaster
11/22/2024
Your type of autism leads you to struggle with certain things, like using the muscles in your hands and wrists. But when your mom gives you a Rubik's Cube, everything changes. Now, you're determined to compete with the best of the best ... and smash world records!
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Duration:00:15:44
Encore: The Kid
11/15/2024
You’ve always been wiser than your years, but not everyone is ready to let you grow up. You’d rather be watching scary movies than playing dress-up.
They might not be listening now, but they’re going to hear your voice soon enough.
Hosted by Cree Summer.
Parents, check out this biography for further reading.
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Duration:00:27:32
The Showman
11/8/2024
You know that the best meals are ones that bring people together and make them happy. And you want to be the one to spread the joy, bring the flavor, and put on a show!
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Duration:00:16:35
Encore: The Cowboy
11/1/2024
Narrated by French Stewart! You'd give anything to be more like your dad: strong, influential, and admired. But your asthma always gets in the way. How could a kid like you ever win the respect of the toughest, grittiest folks in the USA?
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Duration:00:30:27
Encore: The All Star
10/25/2024
You come from an athletic family, and always strive to be the best, no matter what sport you play. When faced with a competition with your best friend for starting quarterback, you realize that being the best isn't about being better than anyone else - it's about being the best version of yourself.
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Duration:00:15:14
The Magician
10/18/2024
It takes a special person to be a magician. You've got the focus, the skill, and that twinkle in your eye. But when a challenger is determined to bring you down, do you still have what it takes to put on a great show?
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Duration:00:17:03
The Trailblazer
10/11/2024
From coast to coast — New York to LA — you feel like you just don't belong. You're great at singing, acting, and dancing, but everyone seems more fixated on the fact that you're from Puerto Rico. When will Hollywood realize that it doesn't matter WHERE you were born... when you were born to be a star?
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Duration:00:14:37