Six Minutes
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this podcast.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Six Minutes is about children with special powers who fight against evil robots, scientists, doctors, and more. There's suspense, peril and some violence including kidnapping, with music that helps set the tone. Strong themes of courage, perseverance and teamwork are present throughout. Several social-emotional lessons can be learned through this action-adventure mystery, especially with the help of the podcast companion guides on the website that help kids strengthen their reasoning and critical thinking skills. The main message behind this high-quality audio adventure is seeking truth and self-awareness and discovery, however this message may be a bit too abstract for younger listeners.
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What’s It About?
SIX MINUTES starts out with a mysterious young girl, Holiday, floating in the ocean, unaware of how she got there. As the podcast progresses the search for the truth ensues. Holiday along with her friends and newly adopted family overcome robots, evil inventors, prejudice, and the normal challenges of being a tween. It's a story about taking a stand for what's right, self-acceptance and family.
Is It Any Good?
This immersive audio excursion, this podcast is a suspenseful adventure with a whole lot of heart. SIX MINUTES packs in the adventure, mystery, compassion and excitement in each six-minute episode. On the surface it's a mystery adventure mixed with superhero vibes, but at it's core this show is a sentiment to how family isn't always defined by blood and how self-discovery and self-awareness can build a sense of safety and trust. Gen-Z Media has created yet another audio masterpiece perfect for tweens and teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Six Minutes highlights the meaning of family. What does family look like to you? What do different types of family look like? Why is it important for media to reflect all different types of families?
Characters are put in some scary and risky situations throughout the podcast. What were some elements that helped you feel this emotion since there are no visual images to go along with the podcast. Can you remember a time when you were scared. What did you do?
Families can talk about how some people are treated differently because of their different abilities and backgrounds in the show. Why do you think this happened? How would you choose to help or take a stand?
Podcast Details
- Release date: March 1, 2018
- Genre: Adventure
- Average Run Time: 8 minutes
- Website: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/six-minutes/
- Host: N/A
- Publishers: Gen-Z Media, Wondery Kids
- Pricing structure: Paid, Free (Free with ads. Ad-free listening, early episode access and bonus content available with subscription of $4.99/mo or $34.99/yr.)
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures, Brothers and Sisters, High School, Middle School
- Character Strengths: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork
- Last updated: October 26, 2022
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