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The Week Junior Show

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The Week Junior Show takes you behind the scenes of the award-winning magazine for 8 to 14-year-olds. Each week, Bex from Fun Kids is joined by members of The Week Junior team to discuss their favourite stories, debate the week’s hot topic and discover whether the ‘Real or Rubbish?’ report is fake news or the real deal.

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We've got writers Eve and Kaye talking about people around the world paying their respects to the Pope, the secret to a perfect bowling score, and some girls fighting for a change to their school uniform. There's also going to be a big debate about w... more

This week we're talking all about AstroBot's big victory at the video game BAFTAS, a bronze age face and a giant easter egg! All this and many more Easter treats in this week's episode of The Week Junior Show!

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We're going to be talking about Trump's tariffs, Saturn's moons and the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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We're going to be talking about how the world has come together to help people in Myanmar after an earthquake, a solar eclipse that could be seen across the UK, and a very special cat.

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Recent Guests

Helen Rutter
Author of The Boy With Big Decisions
Episode: Astrobot and a GIANT Easter Egg!
Zora Nabi
Author of Deep Dark, featured as a guest
Episode: Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
Sebastian Hansen
Actor in the Minecraft movie
Episode: Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
Emma Meyers
Actor in the Minecraft movie
Episode: Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
Clare Hatcher-Smith
Author of The Mizzy Mysteries, A Skeleton in the Closet
Episode: Are poems better than stories?
Erika Gomez
Author of School for Fireflies
Episode: India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day
Carrie Adloy
Author of The Christmas Wishtastrophe
Episode: WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing
Alex T. Smith
Author and illustrator of Murder by Narwhal
Episode: Quest for dumplings
Cornelia Funke
Author of the Inkheart series
Episode: Hurricane Milton and the best season

Hosts

Bex
Host of The Week Junior Show
Laura
Associate Editor at The Week Junior

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • I love this podcast

    I listen every night and I really like the big debate. Sometimes I want to know the latest news and the week junior magazine/podcast are exactly the right place to find it. I also have a magazine subscription and I don’t stop thinking about the new weekly podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iloveit1w3iloveit
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Recommend it to anyone

    ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    seson 11
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • I l0vE ThiS So MUcH

    So basically I have trouble getting to sleep know..thinking about stuff…(death) so I listen every night! I absolutely love the animals and environment page and adore the energy of the team!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mynamejeffhehehe
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Best Children Podcast

    This is an amazing podcast for kids.

    I love their chats and debates.

    AMAZING!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IrishKid🇮🇪🇺🇦☘️🏑💙
    Ireland17 days ago
  • Recommend this podcast

    This is so funny. I loved it when they talked about the fox restaurant. Really funny yet factual. My top recommendation!😁👍👏👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Galaxy Icon 🌌
    United Kingdom20 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show's interactive elements, especially the "Real or Rubbish?" segment, are particularly loved for fostering critical thinking among young audiences.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions that make current events accessible and entertaining for children.
Overall, feedback indicates a high rating of enjoyment and educational value, encouraging consistent listenership.
The humor and lively debates keep children entertained while they learn about important topics.
Many fans express a strong connection to the hosts, making the listening experience feel personal and relatable.

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Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
Q: What's your favorite sandwich?
Sebastian mentioned he loves a club or brie and ham panini, while Emma preferred a grilled cheese sandwich.
Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
Q: What is your favorite April Fool's Day prank?
Eve shared a prank from a book where the character put gravy granules in the shower head, but admitted she wouldn't actually do that due to the cleanup involved.
Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships
Q: Would you eat lab-grown meat?
Joe would eat lab-grown meat because it is seen as a more sustainable option compared to traditional meat, while Rahul, being a vegetarian, opposes it due to health concerns and the impact on farmers.
Are poems better than stories?
Q: What do you think was the hardest part of the walk?
The middle, where it felt like we hadn't got anywhere because we were only halfway.
Are poems better than stories?
Q: Was it really hard? What was the weather like?
It was all right to begin with, but near the middle, it started raining a lot, and then it settled down again.

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What is The Week Junior Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Targeted at young audiences aged 8 to 14, this show provides engaging discussions on current events, educational topics, and fun stories, blended with comedic elements and interactive segments. Notable for its "Real or Rubbish?" feature, it challenges listeners to discern facts from fiction in a lively, informative manner. Each episode usually includes discussions around significant news events, inspiring stories, and topics relevant to children, such as poetry, mental health, and wildlife conservation, encouraging a sense of curiosity and critical thinking among young listeners. The blend of entertainment and education aims to make complex topics accessible and entertaining for a younger demographic.

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1. Mysteries of Science
2. Fun Kids Science Weekly
3. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
4. KidNuz: News for Kids
5. The Big Fib

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The Week Junior Show launched 6 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Week Junior Show include:

1. Helen Rutter
2. Zora Nabi
3. Sebastian Hansen
4. Emma Meyers
5. Clare Hatcher-Smith
6. Erika Gomez
7. Carrie Adloy
8. Alex T. Smith

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