Kidversations

Kidversations is run by kids to kids and adults.  Talents, heroes, unusual professions, and all other  subjects that are interesting to kids and family.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kidversations--6736700/support.

  1. 7h ago

    Why Train Police Dogs in Dutch? Kids Ask K9 Trainers

    Why train a dog in Dutch—and could “hamburger” really be a command? In Kidversations Episode 21, Remi welcomes Carla Stroud and junior dog trainer Jaxon Anderson for a conversation about working dogs, puppy training, scent tracking, and what it takes to become a K9 trainer. Carla explains why she uses Dutch commands, what motivates different dogs, and why learning never stops. Jaxon describes how dogs follow a missing person’s scent, shares how he started training, and demonstrates equipment including a tug, bite sleeve, and a leash he made himself. Carla also shares a personal story about her dog Cinco reacting when someone experienced a seizure. Expect curious questions, unexpected answers, and a command-word mix-up that sounds a lot like “hot dog”! CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome Remi, Carla, and Jaxon 0:18 Why Carla chose dog training 1:45 Her first dog: Roxy the Rottweiler 2:27 Do police dogs go to school? 3:49 Why train dogs in Dutch? 4:30 Recall, rewards, and getting dogs to listen 5:37 How dogs track missing people 6:40 Carla’s story about Cinco 9:08 Breeds, genetics, and time to play 11:59 Social dogs, school dogs, and boundaries 14:50 How Jaxon became a junior trainer 16:03 Favorite commands and the “hot dog” mix-up 16:57 Training equipment and handmade leashes 18:26 Training costs and getting in touch What would YOU ask a K9 trainer? Leave your question in the comments! Subscribe for more Kidversations: Small Voices, Big Stories. #Kidversations #K9Training #WorkingDogs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kidversations--6736700/support.

  2. 5d ago

    20 Years of Addiction—Then He Built a Place for Second Chances

    How do you rebuild your life after 20 years of addiction—and turn that experience into hope for someone else? In Kidversations Episode 19, Charleston and Brantley sit down with Jason Frazier of Surrender House Ministries for an honest conversation about addiction, incarceration, faith, recovery, and second chances. Jason shares how a promising college sports opportunity gave way to decisions with lasting consequences, what finally led him to seek help, and how he and his wife began providing transitional housing for men rebuilding their lives. The kids ask the questions adults might hesitate to ask: Why start using drugs when you know the risks? Could your parents have prevented it? And when did you know you were ready to help others? CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome and introductions 0:23 What Surrender House Ministries does 1:23 How Jason’s addiction began 2:30 Seeking help and entering treatment 6:03 Why he started using drugs 10:16 Growing up as a pastor’s kid 14:02 Could his parents have prevented it? 17:27 Sports scholarships and basketball dreams 21:49 Addiction and incarceration 25:35 Rock bottom, faith, and rebuilding 32:54 Choosing to help other people 36:43 The calling to open transitional housing 39:45 How Surrender House got its name 44:03 Applications and getting help 46:42 Jason’s message of hope What would you ask someone who turned their hardest experiences into a way to help others? Leave your question in the comments. Subscribe for more Kidversations: Small Voices, Big Stories. #Kidversations #AddictionRecovery #SecondChances Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kidversations--6736700/support.

  3. Jan 8

    He Created Kidversations… Now It’s His Turn in the Hot Seat!

    He’s usually behind the camera. This time, the kids are asking HIM the questions! In Kidversations Episode 17, Brantley and Charlotte welcome photographer, filmmaker, and Kidversations creator Wallace Moura to the other side of the table. Wallace shares how a camera he received at 13 sparked his love of photography, what makes filmmaking challenging, and why lighting and sound matter so much. From photographing an ant’s eye to explaining how everyday objects become movie sound effects, this conversation is full of unexpected discoveries. Hear about his first films, funny moments on set, and the acting roles he reluctantly stepped into. Wallace also shares the personal story behind Kidversations—and what he hopes the young hosts gain from the experience. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet the man behind the camera 0:57 A first camera at 13 4:32 Photographing an ant’s eye 5:06 First films and Overcoming 6:28 Learning to take better photos 8:04 Why lighting matters 10:50 Criticism, creativity, and improving your work 15:08 Foley: how movie sounds are made 18:09 Different jobs on a film set 19:29 A funny behind-the-scenes story 21:03 Film crews and budgets 22:25 Directing—and reluctantly acting 24:06 Advice for young filmmakers 26:41 Wallace’s dream film project 27:16 How Kidversations began 28:21 Hopes for the show’s future 29:03 Getting involved in filmmaking What would YOU ask the person behind the camera? Leave your question—or suggest a future guest—in the comments! Subscribe for more Kidversations: Small Voices, Big Stories. #Kidversations #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kidversations--6736700/support.

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Kidversations is run by kids to kids and adults.  Talents, heroes, unusual professions, and all other  subjects that are interesting to kids and family.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kidversations--6736700/support.

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