Episodes

  • Marine Life Matters
    Feb 27 2026

    On our final episode of this season, we will interview Erin Oostenburg, who is a Senior Aquarist with the Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson, Missouri, as we learn all about marine life. We will also have a book review on a lovely book called Odder by Katherine Applegate. Don't forget to like and subscribe where you hear this podcast! We will see you back for more episodes next year! We would love to hear from you on topic ideas, so email us at gratefullygifted@branson.k12.mo.us.

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    18 mins
  • Hello Hollywood
    Feb 27 2026

    Join us today as we interview actor, writer, and director Justin Johnson Cortez. He has been in many movies and TV shows and he will share what it is like on set and lots of tips along the way. We will share some fun facts and jokes as usual and in the I'm Bored Now What Segment our book review is on a book called Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. You won't want to miss episode 8, Hello to Hollywood! Oh, and please like and follow us where you listen to this podcast!

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    24 mins
  • Fitness is Fun
    Feb 27 2026

    Fitness is Fun so today you will hear facts, jokes, get recipes for some healthy snacks you can make on your own at home AND we talk to Ty Jenkins, who was the Fittest Teen on EARTH THREE years in a row and even though he is only 18 is already competing for the Fittest Man on Earth and finished 15th on Earth last year! You don't want to miss this episode. Oh and did we mention Ty was also in the gifted program when he was in school, so he talks about how that helps him with what he does now and gives us some tips too! Let's get started on Episode 7 of Season 4 with Fitness is Fun!

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    12 mins
  • Art is Everywhere
    Feb 27 2026

    We have with us today Lucy Reynolds, who owns Lucile’s Studio and paints amazing murals. We will learn about painting murals, how to get started now with building for your future in art, and even a fun art project you can do if you get bored. So join us for this episode of Art is Everywhere!

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    14 mins
  • Basketball is Ballin
    Feb 27 2026

    This episode has us talking about basketball, but when we talk to Coach D’Anti Harris, who is a Basketball Coach and Personal Trainer with Clutch Time, we learn some important things about life too. You won't want to miss this episode, and why we think it is BALLIN!

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    14 mins
  • It's Greek To Me
    Feb 27 2026

    This is a creative episode where we will interview the 3 main Greek Gods so you can get to know them. This will also help you better understand the Percy Jackson books, which we discuss during our segment "I'm Bored Now What". So join us today and learn all things Greek!

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    8 mins
  • Hail to the Chief
    Feb 27 2026

    On this episode, you will hear fun facts and some jokes about the executive branch of our federal government - the presidents. We will be interviewing our local "Chief" Mayor Milton to learn what it takes to be a mayor. Then would you love to learn all the presidents in order pretty quickly? We found the perfect way, and we share it at the end of today's podcast! You won't want to miss this one.

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    14 mins
  • Secrets of Secret Service
    Feb 27 2026

    Today our episode is all about the Secret Service! We got to interview retired Senior Secret Service Special Agent Hinnen, so this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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    24 mins