The Plate Show
By Lauri C. Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Cultural food pod inspires curiosity with game-show vibe.
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What’s It About?
THE PLATE SHOW podcast features a fictional host Spoonie and her friend Tongs inviting real chefs and kids to participate in interviews and game-show activities about food from around the world. Episodes are available weekly on a variety of platforms for free, and last about 26 minutes each. Show notes include ample educational resources. The podcast is made possible by production teams at PRX, with funding by the U.S. Department of Education through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Is It Any Good?
This fantastic podcast will inspire curiosity about diverse cultures and bravery to try new foods. The Plate Show uses cuisine as an entry point to celebrate traditions and identities in meaningful ways, while keeping things funny, fun, and positive, especially through the endearing host Spoonie and her inspiring guests. You can feel the quality production of this podcast in its game-show reaction tracks and sound effects that bring fictional sub-plots to life. The educational materials on the website provide lots of opportunities for learning, and there's no need to listen to episodes in any specific order.
Since the action within episodes jumps between fictional sub-plots, real interviews, and game-show activities, younger listeners might need some support to tell fact from fiction and follow what's happening. And be warned: listening on an empty stomach might induce snack breaks!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they learned about food and culture from The Plate Show. How does your culture include food? How is food reflective of many cultures' traditions?
Spoonie embodies curiosity as she seeks to learn more about different cultures and food. Why is curiosity an important character strength when it comes to learning more about the diverse world we live in?
If you had to tell someone about yourself through a food, what food would it be? How does that food represent you, your family, and your cultural traditions?
Do some follow-up research on a food or world region that interested you in this episode. Where could you look to learn more about that food or place?
Podcast Details
- Release date: October 31, 2023
- Genre: Food
- Average Run Time: 26 minutes
- Website: https://www.thirteen.org/podcasts/the-plate-show/
- Production Companies and Networks: THIRTEEN , PRX
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Cooking and Baking
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- Last updated: December 11, 2023
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