28 episodes

Emma and Xavier are 14 year old twins who wanted to create a podcast for kids, by kids. On Curious Conversations, Emma and Xavier are excited to have conversations with adults and kids from all walks of life to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Ever wondered what drives an artist's creativity or fuels an entrepreneur's ambition? Well, wonder no more! We'll be chatting with the best of the best, from entrepreneurs to educators, athletes to artists, and beyond. What qualifies them to host a podcast? Well, first, Emma and Xavier love to ask questions! They also have over a decade of experience being kids and having a point of view on many topics. Emma and Xavier hope you will join them on their journey because when you're curious, every conversation is an adventure!

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    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Emma and Xavier are 14 year old twins who wanted to create a podcast for kids, by kids. On Curious Conversations, Emma and Xavier are excited to have conversations with adults and kids from all walks of life to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Ever wondered what drives an artist's creativity or fuels an entrepreneur's ambition? Well, wonder no more! We'll be chatting with the best of the best, from entrepreneurs to educators, athletes to artists, and beyond. What qualifies them to host a podcast? Well, first, Emma and Xavier love to ask questions! They also have over a decade of experience being kids and having a point of view on many topics. Emma and Xavier hope you will join them on their journey because when you're curious, every conversation is an adventure!

    Lobster Tales: Dive into Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy with Ron Caudle

    Lobster Tales: Dive into Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy with Ron Caudle

    Are you a fan of seafood?
     
    Are you curious about the fascinating world of lobsters?

    Then you definitely need to tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Ron Caudle, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Caudle's Catch. Ron has been a successful and influential business leader in the Kitchener-Waterlo area for over 40 years.

    Join us as Ron shares his decades of industry experience, taking us on a journey beyond just seafood. We'll hear about the innovative ways he's navigated the business world pre-social media, and how community connections have been crucial to his success. Plus, Ron tells us his favourite seafood recipes that are sure to make your taste buds dance!

    Bake Ron's Easy Seafood Recipe

    But it's not all about the food - Ron also has a passion for giving back to his community. From taking an icy plunge to support the Special Olympics to uplifting entire communities through his work with the Grand River Hospital Foundation, Ron shows us the power of giving back.

    So, if you're interested in entrepreneurship, community engagement, and, of course, delicious seafood, be sure to listen to our chat with Ron Caudle. You won't want to miss it!

    Resources
    Caudle's Catch
    Grand River Hospital Foundation
    The Waterloo Region Record
    Special Olympics
    Ron's Rare Orange Lobster Story
    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 21 min
    The Return of Curious Conversations: A Podcast for Kids by Kids

    The Return of Curious Conversations: A Podcast for Kids by Kids

    Welcome!

    We are thrilled to announce the start of a new season of Curious Conversations. 

    For those of you who are new to our show, we are twins who just turned 14. We are about to finish Grade 8 and are looking forward to starting high school in the fall. We love playing sports, travelling, listening to music, and playing video games. 

    We are still as curious as ever and can't wait to bring you a season filled with engaging discussions with people from all walks of life. 

    Have you ever wondered what fuels an artist's creativity or an entrepreneur's drive? 

    Well, wonder no more! We'll be interviewing the best of the best, including entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, artists and more. 

    We are eager to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Who knows, our conversations might just inspire you to discover your own passions. 

    We hope you'll join us on our journey.

    Emma and Xavier
    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 1 min
    Skate Like a Girl with Laura McIntosh

    Skate Like a Girl with Laura McIntosh

    If you love hockey you won’t want to miss this episode. Today we talk with Laura McIntosh, owner of L.McIntosh Hockey School and head coach of the PWHPA’s Team Sonnet. Join us as we hear about Laura’s hockey experiences, from playing boys minor hockey to playing U18 and U22 for Team Canada and playing Division 1 hockey for Ohio State University. 
    Laura retired as a player after winning the 2018-2019 Clarkson Cup and started coaching. Her passion now is to grow and develop female hockey players and she works with hockey players who are just starting out, professional players and all the players in between. Laura shares her stories of coaching and inspiring both young girls in minor hockey through her hockey school and professional hockey players as head coach of Team Sonnet. 
    Click here to find more information about L.McIntosh Hockey School.
    Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

    11:17 - All about L.McIntosh Hockey School

    12:50 - PWHPA and Team Sonnet

    16:22 - Winning the Clarkson Cup

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    Twitter: @Curious_Convos

    Instagram: @curious__convos


    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 33 min
    Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars with Sean Raymond

    Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars with Sean Raymond

    Do you love outer space? Have you ever wondered where the Earth’s water comes from or how planets die? These are just some of the questions we ask our guest today, Sean Raymond. 
    Sean is a science fiction-loving astrophysicist who likes blending imagination with science. Sean received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Washington, Seattle and is currently living in Bordeaux, France doing research at the Observatoire de Bordeaux. Today we learn more about what an astrophysicist does. Here is a hint, one of the most important parts of his job is asking questions. 
    We even learn what the Vomit Comet is and for fun we throw in a little conversation about ultimate frisbee.
    Sean is also an authour and recently published a book of Dr. Seuss-style astronomy poems which helps all of us who are not astrophysicists understand the universe a little bit better. 
    Click here to learn more about Sean on his website.
    Click here to buy his book: Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars: Astronomy Poems For All Ages

    Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

    6:00 - Sean reads us his latest poem called A Flock of Free Floaters
    9:53 - We hear all about how Sean wrote his book called Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars: Astronomy Poems For All Ages. The illustrations were done by his son Owen and the introduction is written by Neil deGrassTyson.
    14:19 - We have a fun chat about Star Wars!
    15:04 - Where does Earth’s water come from?
    19:26 - How do planets die?
    20:46 - Can moons have their own moons?
    24:18 - The Vomit Comet
    25:05 - Ultimate FrisbeeConnect with us!

    kidsconversations@gmail.com

    Twitter: @Curious_Convos

    Instagram: @curious__convos


    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 32 min
    BONUS: Curious Kids with Rori H.

    BONUS: Curious Kids with Rori H.

    Snakes, dogs, axolotls oh my! On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Rori H., she is 10 years old and in Grade 5. We talk about Rori's love of reptiles, playing basketball, eating oysters, action movies and more.

    On Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, kids, tweens, teens, everyone is welcome and we know everyone has a story to tell. We can’t wait to have some great conversations with some awesome kids!

    Do you want to be on Curious Kids? We would love to meet you! If you would like to be a part of our new segment just connect with us through email or social media. We can’t wait to meet you!
    kidsconversations@gmail.com
    Twitter: @Curious_Convos

    Instagram: @curious__convos
    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 14 min
    Welcome Mr. Clark

    Welcome Mr. Clark

    On today's episode we welcome Ron Clark, not only to our podcast but also to our school. Mr. Clark is the new Lower School Director at St. John's Kilmarnock School. He has taught lots of places and he talks about teaching in Calgary, Alberta, Brazil and what it is like to be back in Ontario. Mr. Clark is also a swimmer and tells us great stories about success and adversity as an elite swimmer. We hope you enjoy getting to know Mr. Clark as much as we did.

    Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

    1:50 - All about St. John's Kilmarnock School

    3:54 - Rundle College

    15:19 - What is Mr. Clark reading?

    17:55 - What is the International Baccalaureate?

    Connect with us!

    kidsconversations@gmail.com

    Twitter: @Curious_Convos

    Instagram: @curious__convos
    Thanks for tuning in to Curious Conversations! We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Don't forget to stay connected with us on our website and Instagram for more exciting content. Also, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a rating to help us grow and reach more people like you.

    • 27 min

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