Best Backpacker Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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The General Election and a spa for Frogs! 24:58

1d ago24:58

24:58

This week Bex, Joe and Eve will discuss the results of the General Election, debating ice cream cones and learning all about a special frog spa! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Is Monopoly the best game ever? 21:48

8d ago21:48

21:48

This week we reveal the new Waterstones Children's Laureate, we talk Glastonbury festival and we debate whether Monopoly is the best game ever! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Beetles in Backpacks! 21:17

15d ago21:17

21:17

Today we learn about a march for nature, beetles in backpacks and hear about the history of Scottish video games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Best Biscuit Crunch 24:57

22d ago24:57

24:57

This week we learn all about the Week Junior reader survey on politics, what makes the best biscuit crunch and should we have bright packaging on treats? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Growing food in Space? 24:13

29d ago24:13

24:13

This week we are hearing about the Week Junior Book Awards and debating whether children should be told what to read. Plus we hear about a survey where we young people tell us their thoughts on politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Cat doctors and a debate on National Service 22:39

1M ago22:39

22:39

We talk about a charity hero, a university students brilliant invention, finding out if rain can be good for you AND having a big debate on National Service! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The General Election and an Orchestra conducted by Dogs? 22:31

1M ago22:31

22:31

This week on The Week Junior Show we talk about the upcoming General Election, find out why sea otters are using tools to crack open shells and debating whether films should be shorter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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How NASA are preparing for trips to the Moon! 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

This week we hear all about the football teams that were crowned as champions, how NASA are preparing for trips to the moon, and the children who have starred at the Chelsea flower show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Northern Lights in the UK 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

This week we talk about the Northern Lights in the UK, how beluga whales communicate and an awesome portal between Dublin and New York! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Return of Dr. Who and a Crab joke competition! 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

This week we hear all about a the return of Dr. Who, some wildlife conversation success stories and debate whether you should go to school if you're sick! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A message from a distant spacecraft! 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

This week we learn all about a distant spacecraft that has got in touch with scientists, a pet octopus with a surprise and bigger school lunches! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The London Marathon and an Invincible Football Team! 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

This week on The Week Junior Show we hear about the heroes of the London Marathon, learn about an invincible football team and the origins of the word "robot!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Interview with boxer Anthony Joshua and a Wooly Tank! 22:49

3M ago22:49

22:49

This week we hear all about a giant wooly tank, hear an exclusive interview with boxer Anthony Joshua, and learn about a climate change victory in Sweden! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Man who Ran the Length of Africa 18:35

3M ago18:35

18:35

This Week we talk about the man who ran the length of Africa, how best to relieve feelings of anger and also have a debate about snake meat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Musical Cambodian car horns 19:09

3M ago19:09

19:09

The rediscovery of a Javan tiger, an inspiring mural at Birmingham airport, and a record-breaking window cleaner are all in this week's Week Junior Show! Bex is joined by Joe and Kaye. They're chatting about extinct animals and whether villages should ban coaches. Plus, should musical car horns in Cambodia being banned by the prime minister? See om…

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Which famous frog inspired the name of a fossil? 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

This week we find out why laughing is good for you, a mission to recruit more spies and which famous frog has inspired the name of a fossil! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Icelandic Eruptions and Reviving Trees! 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

This week we learn all about Iceland's most recent volcanic eruption and a mission to bring a tree back to life. Today's big debate is whether musicians should stop swearing in their lyrics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Tap Dancing Frogs and Taylor Swift Superfans! 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

This week we talk about the Governments new plans for the country's money, tap dancing frogs and the hunt for a Taylor Swift Super fan! We also have a debate about school dinners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A Hippo for President? 22:12

4M ago22:12

22:12

This week we talk about a record breaking win at the BRIT awards and a VERY tall horse! Our big debate is about parks being closed at night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A Mysterious Egg and World Book Day! 21:15

4M ago21:15

21:15

This week we hear about the people who have been saving lives at sea for 200 years, apes teasing each other and hearing all about a very mysterious egg! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Do you flush the toilet? 20:28

5M ago20:28

20:28

Flora and Kaye digest the latest headlines including a smelly story about toilets and some great news about hedgehogs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A Mysterious Humming Noise and Special Medals 22:58

5M ago22:58

22:58

This week we're talking all about the wonders of beach combing, a mysterious humming sound and specially designed medals for this years Olympic and Paralympic games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Children's Mental Health Week Special 29:40

5M ago29:40

29:40

This week we hear some of your top tips for looking after your wellbeing and mental health, and also hear from mental health experts on how we can look after our own wellbeing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A Ghost Bus Mystery and Ghanaian Treasure 21:53

5M ago21:53

21:53

This week we learn about the upcoming Children's Mental health week, a mysterious Ghost bus and Ghanaian Treasure! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Mystery of the missing Underpants 17:54

6M ago17:54

17:54

This week we're talking about the recent storms that have swept across the UK, finding out about some missing underpants and hearing about a groundbreaking new medical treatment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Goodbye for Now 1:24

6M ago1:24

1:24

After five years of gripping and educational survival tales, Out Alive is going on indefinite hiatus. Thank you to for listening and for your continued support. For more survival content, you can visit us at backpacker.com. Be safe out there.By Backpacker Magazine

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The Town with no Sunlight for 30 Days 24:34

6M ago24:34

24:34

This week we learn all about the Big Garden birdwatch, the Canadian town that didn't see sunlight for 30 days and the squash players who played in this years Junior Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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How Minecraft became SO popular! 23:30

6M ago23:30

23:30

This week we hear about how Minecraft became one of the world's most popular video games, the discovery of new species and scientists decoding the cluck of a chicken! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Training Squirrels to collect rubbish? 23:02

6M ago23:02

23:02

This week we're talking about the UK's heroes who have been honoured by King Charles and new technology that is helping young people in Wales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Week Junior Christmas Special 20:48

7M ago20:48

20:48

Bex is at the Week Junior's Christmas Party discussing their favourite stories of the year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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The Great Snail Rescue! 20:29

7M ago20:29

20:29

This week we talk about the winner of this years amazing cover competition,we also find out how scientists in France have been rescuing snails and should adults get Christmas presents? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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A Rescue Gone Wrong 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

In 1982, Mountain Rescue volunteer Joe Lentini’s life took a profound turn during a daring rescue mission gone wrong. Decades later, the impact of that fateful day continues to echo, not just in Joe’s life, but in lives of everyone involved.By Backpacker Magazine

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The Toll of SAR 27:13

7M ago27:13

27:13

While every SAR unit faces different circumstances based on terrain, weather, and how they work with their local law enforcement, it’s the unseen obstacles like time away from family, paperwork, and the emotional toll that underpin SAR operations across the country. Go behind the scenes with SAR workers to truly understand what it takes to answer t…

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Vertical Peril 14:27

7M ago14:27

14:27

In the world of backcountry search and rescue, some environments require proficiency beyond the standard tactics. Yosemite Valley, where rock climbers come to test their mettle against the park’s towering granite walls, is one of those places. For many search and rescue workers, operating in Yosemite is a career-long goal. It’s because the men and …

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How to Save a Life 25:56

7M ago25:56

25:56

As one of the busiest and most elite Search and Rescue units in the country, Rocky Mountain Rescue operates amidst the rugged terrain of Colorado’s Front Range and the Rockies. What does it take to join such an exclusive squad? Hear firsthand why these volunteers commit countless hours to saving others.…

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Should the School Week be four days long? 21:46

7M ago21:46

21:46

This week we're talking about some very cold weather that swept across the UK last week and we'll be discussing whether school week should only be four days long! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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How are headlice helping Historians? 22:07

8M ago22:07

22:07

Get ready for a very hairy episode of the Week Junior Show! This week we talk about a very important climate change conference, finding out how historians can study history using headlice and we have a real or rubbish all about coats made of human hair! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Do Animals have Imagination? 23:15

8M ago23:15

23:15

This week on the Week Junior show we find out how to join a group of volunteers planting thousands of trees, hearing about whether rats can use his imagination and having a big debate about log fires! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Dr. Who's 60th Anniversary! 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

This week we're travelling through time and space to talk about the 60th anniversary of Dr. Who, hearing about how raw sewage can keep people's houses warm and having a big debate on whether species should be named after people! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Should fireworks be banned? 20:53

8M ago20:53

20:53

This week on the week junior show, we talk about speaking out about bullying, finding out the truth about starfish limbs and also we are debating whether fireworks should be banned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Should Parents Choose Your Clothes? 18:59

8M ago18:59

18:59

This week we're talking about the winner of the rugby world cup, talking about how certain foods can help your well being and debating whether parents should choose your clothes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Poo Frogs and Politicians in Disneyland! 21:48

9M ago21:48

21:48

This week we're showing off our spooktacular magazine which is out just in time for Halloween, we're introducing you to a poo frog and debating whether pizza is better than pasta! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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In Death's Wake, He Decided to Survive 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

In this gripping story of survival and heartache, David Cicotello finds himself stranded on a ledge after a tragic accident claims his brother's life. Alone, with dwindling supplies and the weight of despair, he embarks on a 6-day struggle for survival waiting for a rescue that seems uncertain.By Backpacker Magazine

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Real life Magic School! 26:15

9M ago26:15

26:15

This week we're talking about a spell binding new course at the university of Exeter and finding out about a brand new flavour discovered by scientists! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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100 Years of Disney! 22:03

9M ago22:03

22:03

This week we hear all about the 100th Anniversary of Disney and hearing about a huge LIBRARY marathon and talking about whether dog owners should take a test! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on Being Chased by an Elephant and Why She’ll Take Her Chances with Bears 15:31

9M ago15:31

15:31

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a large carnivore wildlife ecologist, recounts her heart-pounding survival story of being chased by a wild elephant. With unflinching honesty, Dr. Wynn-Grant reveals that the true dangers in her work often transcend the wild creatures she dedicates her life to. For more candid and thought-provoking conversations, don't miss Dr. …

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Shrek's Swamp and The Week Junior Book Awards 25:57

9M ago25:57

25:57

This week we are talking all about the winners of The Week Junior book awards, whether meerkats can detect human emotions and debating whether shops start Christmas too early! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Black History Month and Musical Birds 22:53

10M ago22:53

22:53

This week we're going to be learning about Black History month, hearing about some very musical birds and debating whether spiders should get more love! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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Fallen Into An Ice Cave 24:10

10M ago24:10

24:10

Join us as we follow two friends, Dan and Jim, on their annual climbing trip in the stunning yet treacherous terrains of the Tetons. Their adventurous spirits are tested when a glissading misstep sends one plummeting 50 feet below the snow surface into a hidden ice cave. A special thanks to the Jenny Lake Park Rangers for their part in this rescue.…

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More PE Sports and a National Lying Down Contest! 19:55

10M ago19:55

19:55

This week we're finding out about how people in Libya have been pulling together to help others, a clever new paint that scientists have discovered that helps people keep their houses cool and whether PE should include more sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fun Kids

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