Spark your child’s curiosity with Join the Fray, the podcast for kids that turns "I don't know" into "That's awesome!" Hosted by the inquisitively Canadian 9-year-old Fraser, each episode bridges the gap between childhood hobbies like acting, sports and gaming and the real-world professionals who turned those passions into amazing careers. Featuring a mix of expert interviews, rapid-fire quiz questions and hilarious jokes, it’s the perfect listen for the car ride to school. If your kid has big questions about science, the arts or the mysteries of the universe, it’s time to Join the Fray!
Join The Fray
Claim This Podcastby FrayPlay Productions
16 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇨🇦
Podcast Overview
Spark your child’s curiosity with Join the Fray, the podcast for kids that turns "I don't know" into "That's awesome!" Hosted by the inquisitively Canadian 9-year-old Fraser, each episode bridges the gap between childhood hobbies like acting, sports and gaming and the real-world professionals who turned those passions into amazing careers. Featuring a mix of expert interviews, rapid-fire quiz questions and hilarious jokes, it’s the perfect listen for the car ride to school. If your kid has big questions about science, the arts or the mysteries of the universe, it’s time to Join the Fray!
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/24/2026
1 verified contact email on file for Join The Fray
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
World Champion Ninja Athlete Sharon Brown-John - How to Take Small Steps to Overcome Big Fears
<p>Meet the Canadian video game veteran who swaps the computer screen for the World Ninja League podium!</p><p>In this action-packed episode of Join the Fray, 9-year-old host Fraser sits down with the ultimate real-life supermom, national champion and official World Champion Ninja, Sharon Brown-John! </p><p> </p><p>Sharon opens up about her incredible dual career running a video game company with her husband alongside training three to four times a week to fly through the air, conquer the Ninja ‘salmon ladder’, and smash the buzzer on some of the toughest obstacle courses on the planet. </p><p>Alongside her two ninja-champion daughters, Nora and Lily, Sharon’s family represents the ultimate team format in athletic teamwork. </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>The Playground Origin: How Sharon got hooked on the sport just by playing grounders and monkey bars with her kids. </li><li>The Blueprint of a Champion: What a full training week looks like at the movement academy, from grip-strength workouts to course walk-throughs and mental planning. </li><li>Facing Massive Fears: Sharon’s genius "baby-step" technique for conquering big jumps, handling pre-race nerves, and building unstoppable confidence. </li><li>The Basement Secret: The truth about the secret playground gym built right inside their basement. </li><li>The Game Design Parallel: How inventing a hit video game from scratch relies on the exact same experimentation and testing as designing a perfect ninja speed course. </li></ul><p>Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a fan of American Ninja Warrior, a gamer curious about building software, or a kid looking for the ultimate advice on how to follow the passions that truly light you up—this high-energy interview will inspire you to face your fears and tackle any obstacle in front of you! </p><p> </p><p>Stick around until the very end for our hilarious, signature 1-second rapid-fire round! </p><p>Listen now and get ready to Join the Fray!</p><p>🔗 Connect with the Show:</p><ul><li>Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast</li><li>Follow & Review: Don't forget to hit "Follow" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to catch our next career adventure!</li></ul><p><strong> #JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #WorldNinjaLeague#NinjaAthlete #AmericanNinjaWarrior #NinjaWarrior #ObstacleCourseRacing #WarpedWall #GameDev #VideoGameDesign #IndieGames #WomenInGaming#SuperMom #NinjaFamily #KidsPodcasts </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re into <strong>STEM</strong>, <strong>pro sports</strong> or <strong>movie making</strong>, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. <u><strong>Hit 'Follow'</strong></u> on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make <strong>career exploration</strong> fun and easy for the whole family!</p><p>To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and <strong>follow us on Instagram</strong> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast">https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast</a></p><p>If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at <a href="mailto:jointhefraypod@gmail.com">jointhefraypod@gmail.com</a> . We’d loveto hear from you!</p><p><strong>🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS</strong> Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:</p><ul><li><strong>[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide:</strong> Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. <a href="https://www.workbc.ca" target="_blank">WorkBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC:</strong> The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like <strong>BCIT</strong>, <strong>SFU</strong>, and <strong>UVic</strong>. <a href="https://www.educationplannerbc.ca" target="_blank">EducationPlannerBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] Skills Ready:</strong> Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. <a href="https://skillsready.ca" target="_blank">SkillsReady.ca</a></li><li><strong>[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide):</strong> They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. <a href="https://microprose-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_microprose_com/Documents/SALEM.docx?web=1">nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future):</strong> A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture" target="_blank">careeronestop.org/getmyfuture</a></li></ul>
June 9, 2026
From The Traitors UK to Real-Life Dungeon Master: How Ivan Brett Designs Fun for a Living
<p>Can you spot someone who is lying straight to your face? Or lead a fellowship of heroes through a legendary fantasy quest?</p><p> In this episode of Join the Fray, 9-year-old host Fraser sits down with the ultimate game-maker, dungeon master andbestselling author, Ivan Brett! You might recognize Ivan from season one of the massive hit BBC reality show The Traitors UK, where he had to navigate a castle full of deception. </p><p>But when he isn't hunting down Traitors, Ivan has some of the coolest jobs on the planet: he is a professional Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master and the creative mastermind behind hit interactive game books like The Floor Is Lavaand the hilarious Casper Candlewacks children's fiction series.</p><p>Fraser and Ivan dive behind the scenes into:</p><ul><li>What it's actually like when a TV crew drops a camera right in your face in a Scottish castle.</li><li>The psychology of survival on reality TV (and why spotting a liar is scientifically almost impossible!).</li><li>How Ivan writes rules for over 200 screen-free games so that they make sense to readers without seeing their eyes.</li><li>The secret to getting kids hooked on reading using serialized comics like The Phoenix.</li><li>Ivan's "fail fast" blueprint for any kid who wants to start inventing their own games and stories today.</li></ul><p>Whether you're a parent looking for screen-free inspiration to beat boredom or a fan of strategic game design, Ivan’s advice on celebrating your own "weirdness" is an absolute must-listen!</p><p>🔗 Connect with the Show:</p><ul><li>Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast</li><li>Follow & Review: Don't forget to hit "Follow" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to catch our next career adventure!</li></ul><p><strong>#Podcast #IvanBrett #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK #ScreenFreeKids #TheFloorIs Lava #DND#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #CreativeCareers #KidsPodcasts#ParentingTips #Storytelling</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Whether you’re into <strong>STEM</strong>, <strong>pro sports</strong> or <strong>movie making</strong>, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. <u><strong>Hit 'Follow'</strong></u> on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make <strong>career exploration</strong> fun and easy for the whole family!</p><p>To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and <strong>follow us on Instagram</strong> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast">https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast</a></p><p>If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at <a href="mailto:jointhefraypod@gmail.com">jointhefraypod@gmail.com</a> . We’d loveto hear from you!</p><p><strong>🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS</strong> Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:</p><ul><li><strong>[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide:</strong> Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. <a href="https://www.workbc.ca" target="_blank">WorkBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC:</strong> The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like <strong>BCIT</strong>, <strong>SFU</strong>, and <strong>UVic</strong>. <a href="https://www.educationplannerbc.ca" target="_blank">EducationPlannerBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] Skills Ready:</strong> Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. <a href="https://skillsready.ca" target="_blank">SkillsReady.ca</a></li><li><strong>[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide):</strong> They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. <a href="https://microprose-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_microprose_com/Documents/SALEM.docx?web=1">nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice</a></li><li><strong>[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future):</strong> A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture" target="_blank">careeronestop.org/getmyfuture</a></li></ul>
June 2, 2026
Fighting Fires, Fine Dining, and Hollywood: A True Triple Threat - With Michael Varga
<p>Get ready to join the fray for a massive, action-packedepisode! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a real-life superhero?</p><p>In this episode, Fraser heads down to a real-life Fire Hall tointerview a guest who doesn't just wear one cape - he wears three! Michael Varga is a professional firefighter who saves lives, a world-class chef who battled his way to the finals on MasterChef Canada and an on-screen actor who you’ve probably seen on your favorite TV shows!</p><p>Michael takes us completely behind the scenes of his threeincredible careers. He shares mind-blowing facts about what it’s really like to carry 150 pounds of heavy firefighting gear into a hot building, explains the science behind why firefighters can have bushy mustaches but absolutely nobeards, and gives us the scoop on actual "cat on a roof" side quests!</p><p>Plus, he drops a hilarious truth bomb about why facing down a ticking clock on national television is way more terrifying than running into a blazing fire.</p><p>Whether you love delicious food, action movies, or dream ofdriving a real fire truck one day, Michael’s journey is the ultimate proof that you don't have to choose just one passion in life!</p><p>Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never missan episode, check out our Instagram page <strong>jointhefraypodcast</strong>, and leave a comment below to tell us: Which of Michael's three jobs would you want to tryfirst? 👨🚒👨🍳🎬</p><p><br></p><p>#JoinTheFrayPod #MichaelVarga #MasterChefCanada #FirefighterLife #TripleThreat #RealLifeHero #FirstResponders #ActorLife #ChefLife #FirehouseCooking #BehindTheScenes #KidPodcaster #PodcastLife #NewEpisodeAlert</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re into <strong>STEM</strong>, <strong>pro sports</strong> or <strong>moviemaking</strong>, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. <u><strong>Hit 'Follow'</strong></u> on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make <strong>career exploration</strong> fun and easy for the whole family!</p><p>To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and <strong>follow us on Instagram</strong> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast">https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast</a></p><p>If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at <a href="mailto:jointhefraypod@gmail.com">jointhefraypod@gmail.com</a> . We’d loveto hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS</strong> Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:</p><ul><li><strong>[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide:</strong> Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. <a href="https://www.workbc.ca" target="_blank">WorkBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC:</strong> The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like <strong>BCIT</strong>, <strong>SFU</strong>, and <strong>UVic</strong>. <a href="https://www.educationplannerbc.ca" target="_blank">EducationPlannerBC.ca</a></li><li><strong>[Canada - BC] Skills Ready:</strong> Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. <a href="https://skillsready.ca" target="_blank">SkillsReady.ca</a></li><li><strong>[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide):</strong> They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. <a href="https://microprose-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_microprose_com/Documents/SALEM.docx?web=1">nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice</a></li><li> <strong>[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future):</strong> A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture" target="_blank">careeronestop.org/getmyfuture</a></li></ul>
16 total episodes available
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
Deep-dive analytics for Join The Fray
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Join The Fray?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.