Highlights Hangout

Worldwide Wave of Kindness (Encore2)

After a rippling act of kindness turns Juanita’s mishap-filled morning around, Juanita and Tim decide to set off a wave of kindness that wraps around the whole world. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, Ask Arizona, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: Which person do you look up to?

Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude (Encore2)

Tim and Juanita are feeling grateful in the Hangout! As Juanita trains for the Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude, Tim programs his robot to join in the fun. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a chore-wheel duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Costume Parade Charades (Encore2)

After struggling to decide on a costume for their big party, Juanita asks Tim for help. They end up creating costumes out of things from around the house, resulting in a punny game of Costume Parade Charades. And as we kick off the month-long Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, kids share the kinds of superpowers they would like to have. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a bedtime routine duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Rainy Day Radio Play (Encore2)

On this stormy day in the Hangout, Tim and Juanita decide to combine Tim’s love of detective radio plays and Juanita’s fondness for fairy tales into one epic Rainy Day Radio Play. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, Ask Arizona™, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a back-to-school duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Space-Alien Listening Lab! (Encore2)

In “Space-Alien Listening Lab,” Tim is helping Juanita learn to play guitar in the Hangout when new friends Zatz and Zurkle™ arrive. These space-alien visitors are seeking sounds, and they’ve come looking for Tim and Juanita’s music—along with other audio specimens—to take back to their home planet. Of course, as they work on the songs, interruptions abound! First, there’s a visit from Goofus and Gallant™, who swing by to sing about helping with a community cleanup. Then, they hear from Arizona, who writes her Ask Arizona™ column about going to a party where she doesn’t know anyone. And finally, Mindy and Guy answer a wow-worthy science question about extremely resilient animals. This episode also features a brand-new Hidden Sound game, our play on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzles, and an audio That’s Silly!™ game about Earthling music genres in the spacecraft listening lab.

I Spy the Sky! (Encore)

In this Encore favorite episode, “I Spy the Sky,” Tim and Juanita are back in the Hangout, and this time, Goofus and Gallant™ send our hosts and Paws the dog on an “I Spy the Sky Scavenger Hunt,” where they follow clues leading to a meteor-shower party. This episode also features a Paws and Think adventure to a fish market where we meet Lulu the Lobsterwoman; a campfire song with Goofus and Gallant; a “My Sci with Mindy and Guy” segment where they answer a wow-worthy question about hiccups; and the Hidden Sound game, our new sonic twist on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzle.

Hang Ten! (Encore)

Tim and Juanita put the finishing touches on the Hangout and introduce listeners to a new way to play. They reveal the Hidden Sound, a new sonic twist on the classic Highlights’ Hidden Picture Game, and invite listeners to listen for, identify, and count up the Hidden Sound throughout the show. They receive some HangMail for Arizona who answers one of life's big questions in the narrative-driven soundscaped story, Ask Arizona. After a quick poem from a kid, Tim and Juanita head to an imaginary amusement park to take a ride in the wave pool. The real fun comes while waiting in line as they play “I Can't Believe this Imaginary Wave Pool Has a Line This Long Game Show!!” where they learn some pretty amazing things about the sport of surfing. After a quick joke transition, Goofus and Gallant come to visit the hangout with a special song about their adventures at camp. Next up, a kid sends in a burning science question and Tim and Juanita know just the Guy...and Mindy who have the answer. They throw to the MySci with Mindy and Guy segment where the hosts from popular science podcast Wow in the World answer this wow-worthy science question. The episode wraps up with the answer to the Hidden Sound Game plus a riddle to solve by the next episode!

Lost on a Train of Thought

Juanita has a lot on her mind, and she’s having trouble focusing on her storytelling assignment. Tim shares some tips that help her get her “brain train” back on track. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, My Sci with Mindy and Guy, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What superpower do you wish you had?

Worldwide Wave of Kindness

After a rippling act of kindness turns Juanita’s mishap-filled morning around, Juanita and Tim decide to set off a wave of kindness that wraps around the whole world. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, Ask Arizona, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: Which person do you look up to?

Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show

After Goofus and Gallant hear that Juanita lost Tim’s prized banana tree, they offer to renovate and organize the Hangout in “Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show.” This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game; a visit with Allison Stocks, teen founder of Home Is Where The Art Is; and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What do you do to make the world a better place?

Supremely Stupendous State of the Kids Survey Celebration

In this very special episode, Tim and Juanita host the Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, inviting kids to share what’s in their hearts and on their minds and shining a big “highlight”on one real kid making a difference in the world.

Great Big Little Joys Holiday

Juanita offers to turn Tim’s rough day into a joyful one by making up a holiday that celebrates the little joys in life in the “Great Big Little Joys Holiday.” This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a visit with Gallant Kid Sanya Pirani of Sanya’s Hope for Children, and a cookie-making duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude

Tim and Juanita are feeling grateful in the Hangout! As Juanita trains for the Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude, Tim programs his robot to join in the fun. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a chore-wheel duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Lost on a Train of Thought

Juanita has a lot on her mind, and she’s having trouble focusing on her storytelling assignment. Tim shares some tips that help her get her “brain train” back on track. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, My Sci with Mindy and Guy, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What superpower do you wish you had?

Worldwide Wave of Kindness

After a rippling act of kindness turns Juanita’s mishap-filled morning around, Juanita and Tim decide to set off a wave of kindness that wraps around the whole world. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, Ask Arizona, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: Which person do you look up to?

Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show

After Goofus and Gallant hear that Juanita lost Tim’s prized banana tree, they offer to renovate and organize the Hangout in "Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show." This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game; a visit with Allison Stocks, teen founder of Home Is Where The Art Is; and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What do you do to make the world a better place?

Costume Parade Charades (Encore)

After struggling to decide on a costume for their big party, Juanita asks Tim for help. They end up creating costumes out of things from around the house, resulting in a punny game of Costume Parade Charades. And as we kick off the month-long Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, kids share the kinds of superpowers they would like to have. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a bedtime routine duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Rainy Day Radio Play (Encore)

On this stormy day in the Hangout, Tim and Juanita decide to combine Tim’s love of detective radio plays and Juanita’s fondness for fairy tales into one epic Rainy Day Radio Play. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, Ask Arizona™, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a back-to-school duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Space-Alien Listening Lab! (Encore)

In “Space-Alien Listening Lab,” Tim is helping Juanita learn to play guitar in the Hangout when new friends Zatz and Zurkle™ arrive. These space-alien visitors are seeking sounds, and they’ve come looking for Tim and Juanita’s music—along with other audio specimens—to take back to their home planet. Of course, as they work on the songs, interruptions abound! First, there’s a visit from Goofus and Gallant™, who swing by to sing about helping with a community cleanup. Then, they hear from Arizona, who writes her Ask Arizona™ column about going to a party where she doesn’t know anyone. And finally, Mindy and Guy answer a wow-worthy science question about extremely resilient animals. This episode also features a brand-new Hidden Sound game, our play on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzles, and an audio That’s Silly!™ game about Earthling music genres in the spacecraft listening lab.

I Spy the Sky! (Encore)

In this Encore favorite episode, “I Spy the Sky,” Tim and Juanita are back in the Hangout, and this time, Goofus and Gallant™ send our hosts and Paws the dog on an “I Spy the Sky Scavenger Hunt,” where they follow clues leading to a meteor-shower party. This episode also features a Paws and Think adventure to a fish market where we meet Lulu the Lobsterwoman; a campfire song with Goofus and Gallant; a “My Sci with Mindy and Guy” segment where they answer a wow-worthy question about hiccups; and the Hidden Sound game, our new sonic twist on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzle.

Hang Ten! (Encore)

On this special encore episode of the Highlights Hangout, Tim and Juanita put the finishing touches on the Hangout and introduce listeners to a new way to play. They reveal the Hidden Sound, a sonic twist on the classic Highlights’ Hidden Picture Game, and invite listeners to listen for, identify, and count up the Hidden Sound throughout the show. They receive some HangMail for Arizona who answers one of life's big questions in the narrative-driven soundscaped story, Ask Arizona. Tim and Juanita head to an imaginary amusement park to take a ride in the wave pool. The real fun comes while waiting in line as they play “I Can't Believe this Imaginary Wave Pool Has a Line This Long Game Show!!” where they learn some pretty amazing things about the sport of surfing. After a quick joke transition, Goofus and Gallant come to visit the hangout with a special song about their adventures at camp. Next up, a kid sends in a burning science question and Tim and Juanita know just the Guy...and Mindy who have the answer. They throw to the MySci with Mindy and Guy segment where the hosts from popular science podcast Wow in the World answer this wow-worthy science question.

Great Big Little Joys Holiday

Juanita offers to turn Tim's rough day into a joyful one by making up a holiday that celebrates the little joys in life in the "Great Big Little Joys Holiday." This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a visit with Gallant Kid Sanya Pirani of Sanya's Hope for Children, and a cookie-making duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Racing Tomatoes and Ticklish Squids

It's winter in the hangout and Tim and Juanita are blown away by all the Hangmails from real kid callers featuring jokes about racing tomatoes, riddles about ticklish squids, and even an original song about a cat cat! Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR, jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, poems, songs, or science questions, and you just might hear yourself in our next Hangout! Or, visit HighlightsHangout.com to upload your submissions to us. And grown-ups can find us on Facebook @Highlights Hangout, and on both Twitter and Instagram @HighlightsPod.

Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude

Tim and Juanita are feeling grateful in the Hangout! As Juanita trains for the Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude, Tim programs his robot to join in the fun. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a chore-wheel duet by Goofus and Gallant™. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, poems, or science questions, and you just might hear yourself in our next Hangout! Or visit HighlightsHangout.com to upload your submissions. Grown-ups can find us on Facebook @Highlights Hangout, and on both Twitter and Instagram @HighlightsPod.

Monsters, Ghosts, and Making the World a Better Place

October is State of the Kid month at Highlights! Juanita and Tim are thankful for all of the kids who called in with spooky jokes, silly riddles, and answers to our big question: How do you make the world a better place? Kids can call 888-5-HANGOUT to record their jokes, songs, and tongue twisters. Or they can answer our next big question: What do you do to make a difference in the world? They just might hear their brilliant, creative, and heartfelt answers in the next Hangout!

Heroes and Sanya’s Hope For Children

October is State of the Kid month at Highlights, and Juanita and Tim are looking up to the kids who called in to answer our big question: Which people do you look up to and why? Also, the Hangout shines a bright "highlight" on Sanya Pirani and her nonprofit, Sanya's Hope for Children. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR jokes, songs, and tongue twisters! Or you can answer our next big question: What do YOU do to make a difference in the world? You just might hear your brilliant, creative, and heartfelt answer in the next Hangout!

Superpowers and Home is Where the Art Is

October is State of the Kid month at Highlights, and Juanita and Tim are feeling super about kids' answers to the big question: What kind of superpower would you like to have? Also, the Hangout shines a big "highlight" on teenager Allison Stocks and her nonprofit, Home Is Where The Art Is. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR jokes, songs, and tongue twisters! Or you can answer our next big question: What do YOU do to make a difference in the world? You just might hear your brilliant, creative, and heartfelt answer in the next Hangout!

Supremely Stupendous State of the Kids Survey Celebration

In this very special episode, Tim and Juanita host the Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, inviting kids to share what's in their hearts and on their minds and shining a big "highlight" on one real kid making a difference in the world. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, poems, or science questions, and you just might hear yourself in our next Hangout! Or visit HighlightsHangout.com to upload your submissions. Grown-ups can find us on Facebook @Highlights Hangout, and on both Twitter and Instagram @HighlightsPod. Visit Highlights.com/StateoftheKid for more of the State of the Kid results!

Costume Parade Charades

After struggling to decide on a costume for their big party, Juanita asks Tim for help. They end up creating costumes out of things from around the house, resulting in a punny game of Costume Parade Charades. And as we kick off the month-long Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, kids share the kinds of superpowers they would like to have. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a bedtime routine duet by Goofus and Gallant™. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, poems, or science questions, and you just might hear yourself in our next Hangout! Or visit HighlightsHangout.com to upload your submissions to us. Grown-ups can find us on Facebook @Highlights Hangout and on both Twitter and Instagram @HighlightsPod. Visit Highlights.com/StateoftheKid for more of the State of the Kid results!

Puffy Pancakes and Broken Sherlocks

It's fall in the hangout and another bonus edition is marching this way, with Hangmails from real kid callers featuring jokes about "moosicals" and broken Sherlocks, poems about flowing rivers and imagination, and tongue twisters about puffy pancakes. Call 888-5-HANGOUT to record YOUR, jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, poems, songs, or science questions, and you just might hear yourself in our next Hangout! Or, visit HighlightsHangout.com to upload your submissions to us. And grown-ups can find us on Facebook @Highlights Hangout, and on both Twitter and Instagram @HighlightsPod.