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New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Hey kids, have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of someone famou...

When you step on stage, it's like the whole world stops turning. You're a great singer, a fabulous actress — so why does it feel like nobody...

You're a super-talented musician who can play all sorts of famous songs. But when you play other people's music, it's like something's.. mis...

If science has taught you anything, it's that there is always something more to learn. That's what you love about it! And what you're learni...

At school, no one really understands you. But your favorite wrestler always perseveres in the face of a challenge — so you will, too. All yo...

After a song you recorded goes viral, you are swept up into a life of songwriting, performances, and world tours. But the glamorous life isn...

You are part of a royal family. Your grandfather is the king of your entire country, which means that someday, you could be Queen! You're st...

You come from a family of rodeo champions, and all you want to do is follow in their footsteps. But ya'll, could it be possible... that ther...

The law is meant to protect and support all citizens. But when you face legal discrimination based on the color of your skin, it's clear tha...

You've always loved reading comics, and you really love drawing your own! When life starts to feel overwhelming, you use art to help you mak...

You have dreams of performing on stage and screen, but you’ve always been shy and reserved. As you develop your voice, you discover that not...

You LOVE science, but no matter how much you learn about it, you wind up with more questions than answers. What's really going on in outer s...

Narrated by Ismael Cruz Córdova (Amazon Prime Video's ""THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER"")! You have always been uniquely you, fro...

You become a musical superstar by the time you're a teenager. You love making music, and bringing joy to audiences who hear you perform. But...

School is tough for you, and sometimes it feels like your teachers are making things worse, not better. But if you can just figure out somet...

Narrated by Mindy Thomas! You are brilliant at math. The only problem is, other people don't see you as a genius — they judge you for how yo...

There's nothing better than a blank canvas and a paintbrush in your hand. But the designs YOU like to paint are very, very different from th...

For years, you were made to feel like you didn't fit in because of the color of your skin. With your dad's encouragement, you become determi...

When you point out things that aren't fair, people tend to agree with you — but few of them are willing to do anything about it. Fine! If th...

You haven’t always felt like you’re part of a community, but you’ve always been able to take pride in who you are. Once you start putting yo...

There's nothing more fun than solving math puzzles — the more complicated, the better! Sometimes, you find math problems easier to understan...

You light up on the basketball court! But even after years of training, it feels like your WNBA goals are out of reach. Will you be able to...

Your hometown means everything to you, from the community, to the restaurants to the music scene. You know that, one day, you'll do everythi...

You want to follow in your dad's footsteps and be an actor. But he wants you to just be a kid. You're pretty sure you can do both - how hard...

You carefully combine art and science to understand the world around you. But when your new techniques and inventions cause big delays, some...

You have SO. MUCH. ENERGY! You're always on the move. That's why martial arts is the perfect activity for you. But not everyone agrees that...

You've had a tough childhood, and have moved homes several times The one thing that makes you feel at home throughout it all is country musi...

You have a scientific mind that's constantly bubbling with new ideas. When you learn about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, it's time to...

Ever since you were little, your dad has pressured you to be ""successful."" To him, that basically means making a lot of money. But deep do...

You love to sing, but people make fun of your voice for being lower than other girls' voices. And as if that isn't bad enough, you just move...

You have always loved words and language. But you haven't spoken for years. If you're able to find the courage to use your voice, maybe you'...

Even though you're very shy, nothing will stop you from helping the people you love, or fighting for a cause you believe in. It might be tou...

You know you've got talent and star power, but your dad keeps it real: to achieve your biggest dreams, there are going to be setbacks and sa...

When you point out things that aren't fair, people tend to agree with you — but few of them are willing to do anything about it. Fine! If th...

You’ve always loved plants, but when you leave home in search of new opportunities, you discover that your passion for bulbs and blooms can...

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...

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...

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, a...

You love electronics - building them, taking them apart, and figuring out how things work. Sometimes, people don't understand you and it's h...

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...

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 bas...

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...

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...

Water has always been important to your family and your culture. When you discover that not everyone has access to clean water, you know tha...

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...

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,...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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 d...

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 th...