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  • What Does It Take to Run a Theater? Kids Ask the CEO

    What Does It Take to Run a Theater? Kids Ask the CEO
    Oct 22 2026
    What does it take to keep a historic theater alive—and bring a community together through the arts?Charleston welcomes Bill Fletcher, CEO of the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tennessee, for a kid-led conversation about the people, performances, and work behind this local landmark.Bill shares the Paramount’s history, what goes into leading a theater, and why live performances matter to the community. From opportunities for performers to memorable experiences for audiences, discover how a theater becomes much more than a stage.If you love theater, music, local history, or a peek behind the scenes, join Charleston for a fresh perspective on the performing arts. What would YOU ask a theater CEO? Leave your question in the comments!Subscribe for more Kidversations: Small Voices, Big Stories.

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    33 min
  • Why Train Police Dogs in Dutch? Kids Ask K9 Trainers

    Why Train Police Dogs in Dutch? Kids Ask K9 Trainers
    Oct 21 2026
    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!
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    20 min
  • He Interviews His Mom’s Band… and Knows NONE of Their Songs!

    He Interviews His Mom’s Band… and Knows NONE of Their Songs!
    Oct 17 2026
    His mom and aunt have toured the world with Alathea. So… does Charleston actually know their songs? His answer gets a reaction! In Kidversations Episode 22, Charleston interviews his mom, Mandee Radford Langley, and his aunt, Cristi Johnson Reilly, for a conversation filled with music, family memories, and hilarious stories from life on the road. Discover how Alathea got its name, why they once performed inside a gas station, and what happened when a Korean phrase went wrong onstage. They also share stories about recording with babies in the vocal booth, raising musical children, and balancing creativity with everyday life. There’s heart behind the laughter, too: Mandee tells the sunrise story that inspired “Morning Birds,” and Cristi recalls advice from Rich Mullins about deciding what success really means.

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    39 min
  • Too Old for American Ninja Warrior? Meet the Geriatric Ninja

    Too Old for American Ninja Warrior? Meet the Geriatric Ninja
    Oct 16 2026
    What happens when you refuse to let age decide what you can do? For John Loobey, it meant building his own obstacles—and taking on American Ninja Warrior. In this episode of Kidversations, Charleston Langley and Emma Kate meet the “Geriatric Ninja” for a conversation full of laughs, surprising stories, and encouragement for anyone afraid to try something new. John shares how a tool salesman from East Tennessee found his way onto a national television show, how his community rallied behind him, and why he nearly slept through his turn to compete. They also explore what courage really means, how to stay motivated, and why someone else’s opinion doesn’t have to define your future.

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

    20 Years of Addiction—Then He Built a Place for Second Chances
    Oct 16 2026
    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.
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    48 min
  • Kids Ask a Ghost Hunter: Can Dolls Really Move on Their Own?

    Kids Ask a Ghost Hunter: Can Dolls Really Move on Their Own?
    Oct 16 2026
    A mystery guest. Twenty questions. And a doll story that’s hard to forget. 👻Charleston and Brantley have no idea what Eddie McCowan does—until their questions reveal he’s a paranormal investigator!In Kidversations Episode 018, Eddie shares how he started ghost hunting at 14, explains the equipment investigators use, and recounts a chilling experience involving dolls and a Ouija board. The kids ask what everyone wants to know: Has he ever been hurt? Does he get scared? And how does he decide whether something has a natural explanation?Expect spooky stories, unexpected questions, and plenty of laughs.

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    26 min
  • Talking to Wallace Moura, the Kidversations Creator!

    Talking to Wallace Moura, the Kidversations Creator!
    Jan 8 2026
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    30 min
  • Gabriel Thomas, 12-year-old Karate Black Belt. The Ginger Ninja.

    Gabriel Thomas, 12-year-old Karate Black Belt. The Ginger Ninja.
    Jan 5 2026
    Charleston and Brantley had a great conversation with Thomas, the Ginger Ninja. He's 12 years old , black belt in Karate. The boy can kick some assss.

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    31 min