Calling all pioneers - It’s Kid Nation Nation! Join Tyler, Gary, Michael, and Will as they podcast through all 13 episodes of 2007's ill-fated reality disaster, Kid Nation. Will all 40 children make it out of the desert? Does Jonathan have what it takes to fend off a revolt? Watch along, listen along, and find out!!
We're back! And our bones have fully formed!
The OG King of the Blue Team, member of the Bonanza City Mensa Society, and pioneer of our hearts - Anjay Ajodha joins us for a deep dive into his time in our favorite southwestern ghost town. We cover what it really takes to be a town council member, get real deep into the economic policies of Bonanza City, and of course talk about alot of fun behind the scenes stories!
Follow Anjay on Twitter & Instagram @AnjayAjodha
Follow Kid Nation Nation on Twitter & Instagram too to keep up with what we're up to next! @KidNationPod
31 Aug 2020
Tales from Bonanza: Olivia Cloer
Just because we're out of episodes does NOT mean we are out of Kid Nation content!
You may recognize her from her stand-up, her cut-throat political tactics, or her upcoming book... Olivia Cloer is on the show! Listen as we take down Jonathan, learn about the true origins of Uber Eats, and delve into the seedy underbelly of Bonanza City's black market.
"Stronger Than You Think: The Sisters Who Survived Kid Nation" is available for kindle pre-order NOW! And paperback on September 2nd.
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17 Aug 2020
#13:It's Over!
Recapping Episode 13 - "We've All Decided to Go Mad!"
The time has finally come for all Pioneers, Podcast Hosts, and Podcast Listeners alike to end our 13 episode-long stay in Bonanza City. We'll always hold close the laughs, tears, fits of rage, and beans we shared. Lots of beans... Listen in as the KNN hosts cover the season finale, and reflect on the show as a whole in retrospective.
Even though this is our last recap episode, fret not pioneers- we have new special episodes, interviews, and Twitch streams (twitch.tv/radishstuff (http://twitch.tv/radishstuff)) planned over the next few months! Stay caught up on our Twitter & Instagram @KidNationPod
3 Aug 2020
#12:Schrödinger's Alpaca
(Covering Episode 12 of Kid Nation, "Where's Bonanza, Dude?")
As our time in Bonanza City draws to a close, the kids start to get a little sentimental...so they cope by killing all the chickens!! Also Taylor is back in full force, Jared has a Brain Blast, Blaine nearly cancels himself, and Sophia conducts an experiment on the concept of private property.
Follow us on twitter @KidNationPod for details on the LIVE finale episode.
27 Jul 2020
#11:The Danceman Cometh
Recapping Episode 11 - "I Just Like the Recess Part"
It's booklearnin' week in Bonanza City...on day 32. Watch as CBS desperately tries to teach these kids something, anything, as required by child labor laws. Also they kill WAAAAY more chickens. And we find out about Jared's groovy alter-ego.
Come join us on twitch as we record these eps live! twitch.tv/radishstuff (http://twitch.tv/radishstuff) every Thursday at 8:30 ET
or follow us on twitter @KidNationPod!
20 Jul 2020
#10:Pie-Oneers
Recapping Episode 10 - Let Me Talk!
Its Viva La Revolucion...2! For better or worse, the town of Bonanza City decides to subject itself to another election cycle, and the newly elected Town Council wreaks havoc amongst the townspeople. Its also Pie Week everyone, and as Emily says- It's good!
Pioneers! Gather up with us live on Thursday nights at 9:30pm EST/6:30pm PST at twitch.tv/radishstuff (http://twitch.tv/radishstuff) to help us recap the episodes!
13 Jul 2020
#9:God Hand Randi
Recapping Episode 9 of Kid Nation, "Not Even Close to Fair"
It's chaos in Bonanza City as the journal gives the council a terrible choice to make! Also the kids stare down the Prisoner's Dilemma in the most insane challenge yet. Also Alex finds a giant feather.
Be sure to follow us on twitter @KidNationPod for more info about this episode and more #Mallory Measurements!
9 Jul 2020
Tales from Bonanza: Laurel McGoff
Laurel McGoff joins the KNN boys for a very special deep dive into her time on Kid Nation- fun stories that weren't shown, what the other pioneers were really like on set, behind the scenes secrets, life outside the show, and we finally get to know if Jonathan is REALLY Taylor's dad!!
Thanks again to Laurel (who you can find @laurel__mcgoff1 (https://twitter.com/laurel__mcgoff1) on Twitter and @laurelmcgoff (https://www.instagram.com/laurelmcgoff/) on Instagram) for kickin it with us!
Catch our livestreams on Thursdays at 9:30ET/6:30 PT at twitch.tv/radishstuff (twitch.tv/radishstuff)
6 Jul 2020
#8:The Reverse Belvedere
Recapping Episode 8 - Starved for Entertainment
To help with the boredom, the pioneer jr.'s decide to put on a talent show, just like the real life pioneers used to do in the 1800's! We also dive deep into Savannah's heritage, and watch Markelle Reverese Belvedere himself.
Pioneers! Gather up with us live on Thursday nights at 9:30pm EST/6:30pm PST at twitch.tv/radishstuff (http://twitch.tv/radishstuff) to help us recap the episodes!
30 Jun 2020
#7:Egg Sports
Recapping Episode 7 - The Root of All Evil
Just as it marks the beginning of the end of all civilizations that attempt to harness its splendor, Capitalism sweeps through Bonanza City pitting pioneers against each other. Also, we see the ghost town through new sets of eyes as we learn exactly why we haven't heard much from Nathan or Divad until now. And its Egg Week folks- if you thought Bean Week was fun, just you wait.
22 Jun 2020
#6:Pork and Beans
Recapping Episode 6 - Bonanza is Disgusting
While the pioneers spent the last episode taking out the figurative trash that is their town council, they've failed to deal with their literal trash problem for too long. Will Taylor and Leila clean up their act and help? Also, the pioneers get thrown to the pigs... Literally- in our favorite JRTSD yet!
15 Jun 2020
#5:Look Out! It's Them Pogo Boys!!
Recapping Episode 5 - Viva la Revolucíon
It's all led to this. The tyrannical fist of Taylor has oppressed the dreary town of Bonanza City for too long and now our boy Zach has a chance to stop her. But can Zach overcome the odds of Taylor stacking the votes with the only 5 people on Earth who can tolerate her? Can Anjay make it to town council before Olivia breaks his brain? Who is Guylan???
12 Jun 2020
Radjacent Family Feud!
SURPRISE! In a special bonus episode, let's take a break from the endless pursuit of children in the desert and join our friends from Picking Up Something Good (http://noisespace.xyz/shows/pusg/) and RadIsh (http://noisespace.xyz/shows/radish/) for a Radjacent crossover spectacular: Family Feud! This week, Tyler's (https://twitter.com/tjmenk) your host - it's Team PUSG (Nicky (https://twitter.com/yiffpolice), Meys (https://twitter.com/echovessel), Sean (https://twitter.com/thatseanbarry)) vs. Team KNN (Will (https://twitter.com/mrwillfarr), Gary (https://twitter.com/sukurimi), Michael (https://twitter.com/yachtrockboy)) in a race to discover the undisputed champion of knowing what a ton of surveyees think!
Additional egg commercial by Scottye (https://twitter.com/Scottyemo) (good luck on that record!)
8 Jun 2020
#4:The Church of Jonathan
Recapping Episode 4 - Bless Us and Keep Us Safe
This week on Kid Nation, the producers at CBS give our pioneers an easy, softball question and have them figure out which religious belief system Bonanza City should subscribe to. It goes about as well as you'd expect. Also the kids learn about puzzles, political tensions rise, and one camper has a gal waiting for him back home.
Be sure to check out our twitter @KidNationPod for more content!
1 Jun 2020
#3:Colton's Herculean Task
Recapping Episode 3 - Deal With It!
The children of the town of Bonanza City can't decide whether to simp or spurn Greg as he unravels from being passed up on the gold star. Will Tortured Greg's wrath tear the settlement apart? A sisterly bond might be what the pioneers need to hold him off. Meanwhile, a demigod rises from the ranks of the youngest children of the city and no sheep are safe..
Follow us on Twitter- @KidNationPod
25 May 2020
#2:Chicken Snuff Film
Recapping Episode 2 - To Kill or Not to Kill?
The pint-sized pioneers are tasked with the mortal decision of killing the town's livestock for food, do they have what it takes to speed up the natural cycle of life and death? And Bonanza City develops its own lil' Marie Antoinette in Taylor.
18 May 2020
#1:It's Jonathan!! Your New Dad!!!
Recapping Episode 1 - I'm Trying to Be a Leader Here
The most morally grey reality show of all time finally has its own podcast. It’s Kid Nation Nation!!! Join Tyler, Gary, Michael, and Will as they watch all 13 episodes of the ill-fated reality disaster, Kid Nation. Will all 40 children make it out of the desert? Does Jonathan have what it takes to fend off a revolt? Watch along, listen along, and find out!!
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