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Who Smarted? – “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Encyclopedia of Smarting Is Coming!”
Date: May 19, 2026
Host: Trusty (Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media)

Episode Overview

In this special announcement episode, Trusty—the ever-enthusiastic host of "Who Smarted?"—delivers exciting news for fans: the forthcoming launch of the Encyclopedia of Smarting, a brand new, richly-illustrated book series created by the Who Smarted? team. The episode is a lively and inviting invitation for families, kids, and educators to take part in this unique project via Kickstarter, with Trusty teasing fascinating details from the first volumes and encouraging listeners to sign up for early notifications and exclusive launch editions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A New Frontier: The Encyclopedia of Smarting

Trusty reveals that the team has been developing a “secret project”—a deluxe series of books packed with the fun, trivia, and captivating facts Who Smarted? is known for, but in print form and not available online or on screens. ([02:05])
- Quote: “Imagine the entire universe of smarting right at your fingertips, available for you to access anytime... Only it’s not on a screen, or on a computer, or even online. It’s all in a series of big, beautiful books.” (02:05 – Trusty)

2. Sneak Peek: Book Subjects & Fun Facts

The first three planned books are introduced, each focused on universally beloved subjects:
- Book One: Explosions
  - Explores questions like:
    - Which is hotter: the inside of a volcano or the surface of the sun?
    - What makes fireworks different colors?
    - What was the loudest sound ever?
    - What’s faster, a sneeze or a bullet?
    - How is everything in your body just a leftover from an explosion?
- Book Two: Dinosaurs
  - Delves into:
    - Which dinosaur is still alive today (possibly in your backyard)?
    - Why did T-Rex have tiny arms?
    - What did dinosaur poop look like, and how do we know?
    - Could a Velociraptor defeat a kindergartner?
    - The impact event that ended most life on Earth.
- Book Three: Foods
  - Uncovers:
    - Why does spicy food hurt?
    - Fruits vs. vegetables—and why scientists disagree.
    - Which food was once worth more than gold?
    - Why does your mouth water?
    - Cheese as "rotten milk that someone decided to eat." ([03:35–05:35])
- Quote: “I know you’re like me and I know you want the Encyclopedia of Smarting right now. Am I right?” (05:40 – Trusty)

3. Community Involvement: Kickstarter Launch & Early Access

The books don’t exist in stores, are not available yet, and aren’t for immediate purchase. Instead, the Who Smarted? community is invited to join the journey via a Kickstarter campaign launching Sunday, May 24th at 2pm.
Details for interested grownups:
- Visit WhoSmarted.com and click “books.”
- Sign up for a “Notify Me” list for updates and early-bird specials—no cost or commitment, just an alert when the Kickstarter goes live.
- Exclusive editions and discounts will be available for early supporters, but quantities are limited. ([06:10–08:10])
- Quote: “We’re teaming up with our friends at Kickstarter... Please go to WhoSmarted.com and click the books. You’ll be invited to sign up for our Please Notify me list so we can send you information when the books are available for purchase.” (06:37–07:20 – Trusty)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Project Reveal:

“It’s a secret project the WhoSmarted team and I have been working on for months... One of the coolest things WhoSmarted has ever made.”
(01:20 – Trusty)
On Book Topics:

“Did you say Explosions? If so, you’re right.”
(03:20 – Trusty, playfully leading listeners through a guessing game)
On the Uniqueness of the Encyclopedia:

“The Encyclopedia of Smarting doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. It’s not available in any store. You can’t stream it and you can’t even buy it. Yet.”
(05:45 – Trusty)
On Community-Driven Launch:

“You’re simply letting us know how to give you a heads up when this all goes live.”
(07:40 – Trusty, reassuring listeners about the Notify Me process)

Important Timestamps

02:05: Trusty introduces the Encyclopedia of Smarting project
03:20: Playful introduction of the first book’s subject (Explosions)
03:35–05:35: Rundown of sample facts and featured topics from the first three books
06:10: Explanation of how to get involved via Kickstarter (Notify Me list)
07:20: Emphasis on early-bird specials and limited editions
08:25: Episode wrap and encouragement to “keep on smarting”

Episode Tone & Style

Fun, lively, and accessible—as always, Trusty uses an engaging, conversational style targeted at kids but welcoming to families and educators. The blend of humor, curiosity, and enthusiasm is intact, making this announcement feel like the dawn of a new adventure for the “Smartypants” universe.

Summary

This episode is both a teaser and a call to action, inviting Who Smarted? listeners to help launch an ambitious new learning project: the Encyclopedia of Smarting. Trusty shares tantalizing samples of the curious, quirky, and memorable questions the books will explore—covering everything from earth-shaking explosions to dinosaur mysteries, and food oddities—while outlining how families and fans can be first in line for these unique, just-for-smartypants books. It’s an exciting sneak peek sure to capture the imagination of listeners and inspire them to “keep on smarting.”

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Hey Smartypants, it's me, Trusty. I'm so glad you're here listening because I've got some exciting news to share with you. It's a secret project the WhoSmarted team and I have been working on for months. One of the coolest things WhoSmarted has ever made and something I think any smarty pants, smarty family, or smarty adult is going to love. And now it's finally time to share our secret with you and the world. Imagine the entire universe of smarting right at your fingertips, available for you to access anytime, wherever and whenever you want it. Only it's not on a screen, or on a computer, or even online. It's all in a series of big, beautiful books. Introducing the Encyclopedia of Smarting. That's right, who Smarted is putting out a deluxe series of books that will take Smarty Pants on the deepest dive into all the topics we know that kids love learning about. In fact, let's see if you can guess what the first book of Smarting is all about. Ready? Listen. Did you say Explosions? If so, you're right. If you're a smarty fan of who Smarted, and I know you are, then I also know you're going to love the Encyclopedia of Smarting. With page after page of fun facts, incredible illustrations, and answers to all the questions you have about all the topics you love, these books will become a treasured resource and fun for the entire family. In book one, Explosions, you'll discover hundreds of facts including which is hotter the inside of a volcano or the surface of the sun? What makes fireworks have different colors? What was the loudest sound ever? What's faster, a sneeze or a bullet? And how is everything in your body just a leftover from an explosion? In book two, get this is all about dinosaurs. You're going to discover facts like which dinosaur is still alive today? And probably in your backyard right now? Why did T. Rex have such tiny, useless looking arms? What did dinosaur poop look like? And how do we even know? And what would happen if a Velociraptor fought a kindergartner? And how did an asteroid the size of New York City end 75% of life on earth in a single afternoon? And and then in book three, foods you'll discover facts like why does spicy food hurt instead of taste? What's the difference between fruits and vegetables? And why have scientists been arguing about it for 200 years? Which everyday food was once worth more than gold? Why does your mouth water when you're hungry? And how is the cheese in your fridge actually just rotten milk that someone somewhere once decided to eat? Anyways, yum. I know, I know Smartypants. I know you're like me and I know you want the Encyclopedia of Smarting right now. Am I right? I'm hearing a lot of yeses, but the Encyclopedia of Smarting doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. It's not available in any store. You can't stream it and you can't even buy it. Yet. To help us bring the Encyclopedia of Smarting to life, we're teaming up with our friends at Kickstarter. Now, to all grown ups listening, if you're interested in checking out our vision for the new modern day fun family Encyclopedia created, designed and written by me and your friends at Whosmarted, then Please go to WhoSmarted.com and click the books. You'll be invited to sign up for our Please Notify me list so we can send you information when the books are available for purchase. Now, there's going to be special editions and and early Bird discounted books at launch, but these are limited and they're going to go fast. So you're going to want to be there when the Kickstarter campaign goes live this Sunday, May 24th at 2pm now don't worry, you're not buying anything right now. We're not even asking for a credit card. You're simply letting us know how to give you a heads up when this all goes live. Once again, to get a first glimpse of the Encyclopedia of Smarty. And sign up for our special Notify Me list. Just go to WhoSmarted.com and click the books. And then when you're in Kickstarter, click Notify Me at launch. And that's it. Once again, that's WhoSmarted.com and click the books. Okay, smarty pants and Smarty Families, that's all for today. I'll be back tomorrow with more exciting news about the Encyclopedia of Smarting. Until then, keep on smarting.