Sojourner Truth & Eleanor Roosevelt
Two determined contestants face off to discover who knows more about these pioneers of justice! Elliott eats a spider donut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Who Was? Podcast
Sketch comedy / history quiz podcast based on the popular “Who Was…?” book series.
Episodes
Wright Bros & Bros Grimm
It's brother against brother and contestant against contestant in this high-flying episode! Happy Bros Day everyone! We promise it’s a real thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mark Twain & Johnny Appleseed
Two pioneering spirits set off to see who gets the final word on Johnny Appleseed and Mark Twain! Elliott tries to figure out travel soccer and invents the next big sports craze! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Nikola Tesla & George Washington Carver
Our first CLASH OF THE CLASSMATES episodes as two contestants from Mr. Bruno's class try to outshine each other in this innovative episode! The show's newest sponsor pairs lonely scientists together to illuminate legumes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
King Tutankhamun & Queen Elizabeth I
Our regal contestants regale us with their amazing knowledge of these two unique rulers! Queen Elizabeth I, who sounds a lot more like Adele than you would think, drops by to say, "Hello"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jane Austen & Lucille Ball
Charming contestants engage in a battle of wits in this delightful episode! Funny Ladies Lucille Ball and Jane Austen stop by to pitch a new project they're working on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Harry Houdini & PT Barnum
Our magical contestants keep us "ooo'ing" and "aaah'ing" in this death-defying episode! Elliott reveals why he's never been able to get a gig as a magician's assistant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Genghis Khan & Napoleon Bonaparte
Two powerful kid contestants square off to find out who rules in this episode about famous conquerors! Bea decides her first job as The Who Was Emperor is to make Elliott the host…a job he already has! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Galileo & David Bowie
Two out of this world contestants face off to see who knows more about these STAR MEN! Bowie and Galileo involve everyone in a band naming dispute! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jacques Cousteau & Jackie Robinson
Two fit and fantastic contestants bring their best in this nail-biter of a game! Elliott tells us why his favorite baseball players are the ones who look like they need a hug! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 13, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amelia Earhart & Michael Jordan
Two high achievers leap for 1st place in this soaring episode! Producer Jane unintentionally heightens the tension at the final buzzer! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Aretha Franklin & Stan Lee
In this episode, two worthy opponents get into the groove with the First Lady of Soul and try to beat each other for the win! Elliott gets patriotic with a military march! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 30, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Frida Kahlo & Walt Disney
Two kid contestants square off to find out who knows more about radical painter Frida Kahlo and entertainment mogul Walt Disney! Our host Elliott is blown away by the sound effects our musician Eric creates! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Harriet Tubman & Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Two kid contestants go head-to-head to see who knows more about Underground Railroad Conductor Harriet Tubman and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Our host Elliott sings a song about food! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Marie Curie & Milton Hershey
Two fierce kid competitors test their knowledge of science rockstar Marie Curie and delish chocolate maker Milton Hershey! But the real winner today is our host Elliott who walks away with a brand new middle name! Have a follow-up question or want to get in touch? Send us a voice memo or email [email protected] Follow @PenguinKids on Instagram for more great books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing: The Who Was? Podcast
Podcast series based on the the popular “Who Was…” book series. Kid contestants compete in comedy / history quiz show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2022•2 min