Common Sense Media Review
By Lauri C. Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Game show builds basic knowledge, encourages participation.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
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What's It About?
Each 14-minute episode of the EXTRABLURT JR. podcast leads listeners through simple games designed to teach about a basic topic like dinosaurs, playgrounds or sweet treats. A chime cues listeners to say their answers aloud, whether naming objects in a category, trying a tongue twister, or deciding whether a statement is real or made up. The podcast has classic game show sound effects like applause, pensive music for thinking time, and upbeat interludes.
Is It Any Good?
Young kids who enjoy thinking fast and blurting out answers might enjoy being the star of this peppy game show experience. With each episode broken into about six games, ExtraBLURT Jr. is appropriate for short attention spans, and encourages participation without competitiveness. The hosts model a friendly and enthusiastic tone, which older kids might find a little cheesy. While this podcast might help young kids build general knowledge on topics like houses, feelings, and fairy tales, there's not much representation of different people or cultures, and it's unlikely to inspire any deeper thinking.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about something new they learned from some of the game show questions in ExtraBLURT Jr.. Game shows aren't always about knowing all of the answers, they can also be a fun and helpful way to learn something new.
If you could choose a theme for an ExtraBLURT Jr. episode, what would it be? Which segments would you include in your episode? Can you and your friends or family create your own game show?
How do you feel when you try these games? How do these games compare with school activities? Does thinking fast make you excited, nervous, or a combination of both?
How does this podcast compare to other game shows you have seen or heard?
Podcast Details
- Release date : May 17, 2021
- Genre : Games & Trivia
- Run time : 14 minutes
- Website : https://pinna.fm/
- Hosts : Ezequiel Pujols , Natalie Janowski
- Production Company and Network : Pinna
- Pricing structure : Paid (One sample episode available free on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. All episodes available with purchase of Pinna app, which includes ad-free access to music, podcasts and audiobooks for $7.99/month or $71.88/year, or with subscription to Boredom Busters through Apple Podcasts, which gives access to 13 Pinna shows updated daily for $3.99/month or $39.99/year.)
- Last updated : June 2, 2023
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