It’s time for everyone’s favorite game show…

Kingdom: Animalia - A Zoology Podcast for Kids has come out with a animal-themed game show: Animalia Fake! Every episode—with your host, Devon, and announcers, Chet and Cap—there will be THREE rounds, each with FOUR outrageous animal facts, and ONE of those facts is so outrageous it’s an Animalia Fake (it's not true)! You can keep score at home on a paper, an online note, etc, or download the scoresheets on the episode pages.

This is a Kingdom: Animalia - A Zoology Podcast for Kids game show series on animal facts. So what are you waiting for? Spot that Animalia Fake!

Become a Contestant!

Instructions

To be a contestant, you must be between 7 and 18 years old and have consent from your parent/guardian.

Kids:

  • Make sure you have a phone or tablet with the Riverside app (Apple App Store, Google Play Store)—which does not require you to create an account—or simply a computer with a browser app to join the session with.
  • Make sure to download or print the Official Animalia Fake! Scoresheet ahead of time.
  • Prepare to mention the following on the show:
    1. your top 1–5 favorite animals,
    2. how long you’ve been listening to Kingdom: Animalia,
    3. and how you discovered the show.
  • You should have either a stand-alone microphone (a dynamic mic is preferred) and headphones or just a pair of headphones with a built-in microphone. A standalone mic is the best option, and wired headphones with a built-in mic are the second best. If you don’t have either, ask your parent/guardian(s) if they can buy you a pair of cheap, wired earbuds with a built-in mic (like Apple EarPods).* They sound surprisingly good and have a better, more reliable connection than Bluetooth headphones. Make sure the intended mic and headphones are set to your device’s input and output before recording.
  • Make sure you will not have any notifications or alarms go off during the recording.
  • Note: Your voice and what you say will be published to the podcast for anyone to listen. You will be sent a draft of the episode before it is released.

Parents/Guardians:

  • Make sure your child has access to a phone or tablet with the Riverside app (Apple App Store, Google Play Store)—which is free and does not require you to create an account—or simply a computer with a browser app to join the session with.
  • They should have either a stand-alone microphone (a dynamic mic is preferred) and headphones or just a pair of headphones with a built-in microphone. A standalone mic is the best option, and wired headphones with a built-in mic are the second best. If you don’t have either, buying cheap, wired earbuds with a built-in mic (like Apple EarPods) would be appreciated, if possible.† They sound surprisingly good and have a better, more reliable connection than Bluetooth headphones.
  • They will need a quiet place to record with as little echo as possible, good internet connection, and no interruptions. This could be their bedroom, a closet, or a pantry.
  • Make sure your child will not have any notifications or alarms go off during the recording.
  • Make sure your child reads the section above labeled “Kids.”
  • Note: Your child’s voice and what they say will be published to the podcast for anyone to listen. You will be sent a draft of the episode before it is released.

Before the Recording

  • When I receive your application, we will sort out a time to record. I live in California, so my timezone is PST/PDT.
  • I will send you a join link and further instructions after the time has been decided upon, and two days in advance of the recording.

* † Make sure they have the right plug for your device.

Application Form (for Parents/Guardians)

Please upload a quick audio or video recording of your child introducing themself, saying their name, age, and favorite animal(s) or animal fact(s). This helps ensure that I don’t get any spam submissions.

**This will not be played publicly**

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