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Hey, who Smarted? Family trusty here.
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You know how much you love having
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this show in your ears. Well, we made something you can hold in your hands.
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And now the who Smarted Encyclopedia of Smarting is here. Three hardcover books packed with the facts, figures, and fun you love on the show. Plus a ton of stuff that's never even been on an episode. Amazing hand drawn illustrations, real depth, the whole thing. And the first three books are on topics you're gonna love. Dinosaurs, books, and explosions. This is who Smarted for your bookshelf, your bedroom, your homeschool, your classroom. Perfect for screen free exploring together. Now, we launched our Kickstarter last week on a holiday weekend because apparently we're
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really smart about timing and we heard from a lot of you that you
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missed the early bird discount. So I've gone ahead and made sure that there's plenty more early bird box sets available for you. And we've also added more collectible signed box sets. Now we just need 200 more backers to fully fund. And I know you've got us. You don't even get charged until we hit our goal. All you're doing right now is pledging and showing your support for a project that we're so excited to bring to you and that I know you're going to love. So go to WhoSmarted.com, click the Books button and be part of making this real.
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today or put a reminder on your fridge. Do it today. It would be really helpful because the sooner it gets fully funded, the sooner we can start production on these books that your kids will be excited to read. Thank you so much for being part of our Smarty family and our community. I truly appreciate you.
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Hello Smartypants, and welcome to Trustee Trivia Thursday. Today we're splashing, sliding and zooming into the soaking wet world of water slides. Before we climb to the top, let's give a wave making shout out to Rosie and Tilly in Hillsborough, New Jersey. You told us you love who Smarted because it's a great podcast for kids with different topics every week that actually makes learning fun and funny. Why, that is exactly what we're going for. Thanks for being such amazing smarty pants. You too. Okay, smarty pants, grab your swimsuit and let's slide into our first question. Question one. What helps riders move quickly down a water slide? Is it A, magnets, B, water or C, rocket boosters? If you picked B, that answer is splashtacular. The flowing water reduces friction, helping riders zip smoothly down the slide. Question 2 why do many water slides use tubes or rafts? Is it a to help riders float and slide smoothly, b to keep the slide warm, or c to allow riders to carry snacks down the slide? If you picked A, that answer is totally tubular. Many water slides use rafts or inner tubes to help riders glide smoothly across the water while adding extra speed, spins and splashy fun. You're making a huge splash so far, smarty pants. Keep riding the wave. We'll be right back with more slippery trivia after this quick ad break from our sponsors. Hey smarty pants, Quick question. Would it be cool to slice flying fruit out of the air like a ninja? I'm hearing a lot of yeses. Well, last weekend I was actually doing it in my living room, just me chopping watermelons and pineapples out of mid air while my dinner was bubbling on the stove. How NexPlayground Nex Playground is a kid focused game system where your body is the controller. No joystick, no buttons. The playground sees your moves and you're in the game. I've been crushing Fruit Ninja and there's also Bluey and Ninja Turtles games and an Avatar Earth Rumble tournament where I got to bend rocks. Dance games, sports games, over 50 games. Once you add play, pass Smarty parents,
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Playground is built kid safe. No ads, no in app purchases, no mature content, no online chat with strangers. Just your smarty pants moving their body, having a blast, playing games that you can actually feel good about. It's the screen time solution that's also exercise, which means everyone wins. Check out next playground@nexplayground.com that's nexplayground.com Trust me, your living room is about to get a lot more interesting. Hey smarty family picture. 7th grade trustee at the kitchen table staring at a page of math homework that might as well have been written in Dragonese. I just didn't get it. My parents could afford a few sessions with a tutor and they went at my pace, but they could only help
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Boy do I wish IXL learning had existed back then. IXL is like a friendly tutor working at your pace and adjusting to your needs. IXL has pretty much every subject your kid studies with friendly explanations when they get stuck and fun celebrations when they get it right. Homeschool parents, this is especially for you. I know summer schedules are all over the place and 10 minutes here and there with IXL lets you keep the homeschool learning momentum going in a fun way all summer long. Over 15 million students use it, and it's backed by Real Research who Smarted Listeners get an exclusive 20% off when you sign up today@ixl.com SmartID. So sign up today and give your smarty pants the experience I wish I'd had access to. That's ie.com smarted for your exclusive 20% off. Hey smarty families. I've had the Skylight calendar in our kitchen for about a week, and I'll just tell you what changed. It became the one source of truth before this, keeping track of who, what, when, and where with sticky notes, group text, and hopefully me remembering to get the groceries. Now everyone checks the same screen. The meal planning feature alone has saved us from the nightly what's for dinner spiral, and I can pull recipes right into it. Skylight is the calendar I didn't know I needed Skylight is designed to bring families together for more time. It syncs seamlessly with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook with customizable daily, weekly, and monthly views. The tasks feature helps kids build healthy routines and independence. Brushing teeth, homework, and chores become fun and rewarding. Assign each family member their own color and the excuses disappear. If you're not 100% thrilled in four months, you can get a full refund. Now, you know I love an adventure, but Skylight has helped me make organizing the family less of a safari. Families are better when they're working together. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch calendars by going to myskylight.com smarted go to myskylight.com smartED for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. That is my S-K-Y L I G H T.com smarted welcome back to Trusty Trivia. Today we're exploring water slides, the fast, twisty attractions that turn pools into adventures. Question 3 what is usually at the bottom of a water slide? Is it a a landing pool, b a trampoline, or c a pile of marshmallows? If you picked A, you totally nailed the splashdown. Most water slides end in a pool or splash area to safely slow riders down. Question 4 why do riders often cross their arms on steep water slides? Is it a to fly faster, b to look cool, or c to stay balanced and safe? If you said, see, you're sliding into safety like a pro. Smarty Pants Crossing your arms and legs helps you stay balanced and positioned correctly on steep water slides, making the ride smoother and safer. You are cruising through these questions like a water slide champion. Don't dry off yet. One final question is coming right up after this quick ad break from our sponsors. Welcome back. We're talking all about water slides, the slippery stars of water parks everywhere. And this is our final question. What are many water slides made from? Is it A cardboard, B fiberglass, or C crystal? If you picked B, you really slid into the right answer. Smarty Pants. Many water slides are made from Spider Smooth Fiberglass, which is waterproof, super strong, and helps riders zip quickly through all those twists, turns and splashy drops. You totally soaked those questions, Smarty Pants. And if you want to learn more, check out our water slides episode in the who Smarted Archives. Join us next week for more trusty trivia fun. Who's Smarted.
Episode Date: June 4, 2026
Host: Trusty (Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media)
This episode of "Who Smarted?" turns the spotlight onto water slides, using humor and interactive trivia to teach kids fun science and safety facts about these favorite summer attractions. With call-outs to enthusiastic listeners and a trademark blend of playful banter and clear explanations, Trusty guides the audience through five engaging questions about how water slides work, their materials, and how to ride them safely.
Listener Shout-Out:
"Let's give a wave making shout out to Rosie and Tilly in Hillsborough, New Jersey. You told us you love Who Smarted because it's a great podcast for kids with different topics every week that actually makes learning fun and funny. Why, that is exactly what we're going for!" (01:55)
Playful Q&A Style:
True to the show's mission, the tone is lively, humorous, and welcoming to all knowledge levels. The host uses playful slang ("splashtacular," "totally tubular") and encouragement to maintain a game show-like excitement. Safety tips are mixed seamlessly into the fun, making the facts memorable and relatable.
This episode blends summer excitement with scientific trivia and practical safety advice, highlighting the clever educational approach of "Who Smarted?" With interactive questions and rapid-fire answers, it’s perfect for group listening—at home, in the car, or in the classroom. For kids (and adults) eager to explore more, Trusty encourages checking out other water slide-themed episodes in the show archives.
Tune in next Thursday for another installment of Trusty Trivia on "Who Smarted?"!