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In this special adventure, Kristen and Asher step off their magical Culture Train and onto a real-life train, the Pacific Surfliner, for one of the most beautiful train journeys in America.

Together with special guest Alyssa Dowdalls from Pacific Surfliner, families travel along the stunning California coastline, discover the history of train travel, learn about the Chumash people who have called this region home for thousands of years, and explore the beautiful beach city of Santa Barbara.

Along the way, kids will learn:

• How trains changed the world and helped people travel farther than ever before

• Why the Pacific Surfliner is one of the most scenic train routes in the United States

• What it feels like to ride on a two-story passenger train

• The rich history and living culture of the Chumash people

• Why Santa Barbara's famous red tile roofs and white buildings tell an important story

• Fun family activities to enjoy in Santa Barbara, including MOXI, Stearns Wharf, beaches, and more

• Important travel etiquette and train safety tips for kids

ABOUT PACIFIC SURFLINER

Pacific Surfliner is Southern California's premier passenger rail service, connecting San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and many communities in between. Known for breathtaking ocean views, spacious seating, onboard amenities, and family-friendly travel, Pacific Surfliner offers one of the most memorable ways to experience California's coastline.

Learn more and plan your trip:https://www.pacificsurfliner.com

CONNECT WITH PACIFIC SURFLINER

Website:https://www.pacificsurfliner.com

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pacificsurfliner

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PacificSurfliner

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Culture Kids is a nonprofit organization creating free educational adventures for families around the world.

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This episode of Culture Kids was made possible through a paid partnership with Pacific Surfliner.

How to Be a Good Neighbor on Buses, Trains & Airplanes | Public Transportation Etiquette for Kids!

Have you ever wondered how to act on a bus, train, or airplane? In this episode, Kristen and Asher hop aboard real city transit and a jet plane with special guest Ms. Kelly, an etiquette coach and early childhood educator, to learn the art of being a thoughtful, respectful traveler in shared spaces.

Together, they explore what etiquette really means, why it looks different around the world, and why the heart of it is always the same: see the people around you and make the shared space better because you were in it.

In this episode, kids will learn:

Why we let passengers off before getting on a bus or train

What the "invisible bubble" rule is and why it matters on airplanes

How the greeting culture in Nigeria teaches us something beautiful about respect

Why offering your seat to an elder is a universal act of kindness

Simple ways every child can be a good neighbor wherever they travel

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ms. Kelly (Kelechi Anselem-Okorie) is an etiquette coach and early childhood educator based in California, originally from Nigeria. She helps children build confidence, make friends, and show up their best everywhere they go through the power of manners, kindness, and cultural awareness.

📖 Order Ms. Kelly's book Food, Friends and Finesse (Mirrors and Manners Series):

Amazon

Follow Ms. Kelly:


Instagram: @mirrorsandmanners


Website: http://mirrorsandmanners.com

ABOUT CULTURE KIDS
Culture Kids is an award-winning, screen-free audio adventure podcast for children ages 4-8, hosted by mom and son duo Kristen and Asher. With 177+ episodes, three Webby Awards, and partnerships with 90+ cultural organizations including the San Diego Zoo, the Getty Museum, and the New York Hall of Science, Culture Kids brings the world to your child's ears, one adventure at a time.

📱 Instagram: @culturekidsproductions

🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-kids/id1492741709

🎙 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/culturekids

SUPPORT CULTURE KIDS

Culture Kids is a nonprofit production. Every episode is made possible by listeners like you. If this show has brought joy, curiosity, or a little more connection to your family, please consider supporting us.

💛 Donate here: http://culturekidsmedia.com/support

Your contribution helps us keep creating free, screen-free adventures for children everywhere.

CREDITS

Hosted by: Kristen Kim and Asher Kim

Guest: Ms. Kelly (Kelechi Anselem-Okorie)

Written and Produced by Kristen Kim

Sound Design and Post Production: Culture Kids Productions/Envato Elements

Hop aboard the magical Culture Train for a brand new adventure, then switch tracks and climb into a real-life 18-wheeler as we hit the highway with our new friend, Mr. Avie 🚚

In this episode, Culture Kids travel across the United States to discover the important role truck drivers play in keeping communities connected. From delivering food and supplies to traveling long distances across the country, we learn how these everyday heroes help make sure families everywhere have what they need.

Along the way, we explore:

What it’s like to drive a semi-truck (and why it has 18 wheels!)

How truck drivers plan long journeys and stay safe on the road

Why truck drivers are essential to communities across the world

Why there are so many Sikh drivers in America

How music—like Punjabi music—helps people stay connected to their culture

What Sikhism is, and how it shapes Mr. Avie’s life and work

How people from many different backgrounds and traditions help keep our world moving

This episode is a beautiful reminder that behind the things we use every day, there are real people, with stories, cultures, and journeys of their own.

The Sikh Coalition is the nation's largest Sikh civil rights organization. For 25 years, they have worked to help Sikhs who face discrimination or mistreatment. You can learn more about them at www.sikhcoalition.org, and see some of the work they've done specifically for Sikh and Punjabi truckers at thesikh.co/truckers.

Instagram: @sikhcoalition

Twitter: @sikh_coalition

Roadies

Avie Nagra, a military veteran and experienced trucker, founded Roadies Inc in 2014 and has grown it from one truck to a fleet of over 100 trucks and 150 trailers, building a team committed to excellence in logistics.

https://roadiesinc.com/

Credits:

Executive Producer: Kristen Kim

Producer: Nimarta Narang

Hosts: Kristen & Asher Kim

Guest Host: Avie Nagra

Audio Engineer: Robin Lai

Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

Nonprofit Consultant: Emil Kang

Sound FX Elements: Envato Elements

All aboard the Culture Train!!!!🚂✨

In this fun and educational episode for kids, we explore the amazing world of bees, pollination, and beehives with our special guest Windy Weatherfoot, a nature adventurer who teaches kids about animals, ecosystems, and the tiny helpers that keep our planet growing.

Perfect for curious kids ages 4–8, families, and classrooms, this episode blends storytelling with real science to help children understand why bees are important and how they help grow the food we eat.

🌼 What Kids Will Learn in This Episode

What bees are and why they are important

How pollination works (explained simply for kids)

How bees help grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers

What a beehive looks like and how bees live together

The role of the queen bee and worker bees

How to safely observe bees and nature

🌱 Explore More with Windy Weatherfoot

Keep the adventure going with Windy Weatherfoot!

🎥 YouTube: Windy Weatherfoot📸 Instagram: @windyweatherfoot

Windy creates fun, educational content for kids about nature, animals, bees, flowers, and ecosystems, perfect for families who love outdoor learning and exploration.

💛 Support Culture Kids (Nonprofit Podcast)

Culture Kids is a nonprofit, mom-and-son–created podcast helping children explore the world through culture, nature, and storytelling.

If you enjoyed this episode, you can support us by:

⭐ Leaving a 5-star review📣 Sharing with a friend, family, or teacher💛 Supporting our mission to keep episodes free for all families

🌐 Visit: www.culturekidsproductions.org

What if you could step inside your brain and see how it works?

In this special Culture Kids adventure, we travel to an imaginative world called Brain Stations, where each stop helps us understand how our brains notice sounds, feel emotions, and connect with others.

Joined by speech-language pathologist and autism advocate Ms. Andi, we explore how different brains experience the world in different ways and why that matters for friendship, understanding, and everyday life.

Along the way, we’ll:

Visit Sound Station and discover how people hear and process sounds differently

Learn what it feels like when the brain becomes overwhelmed

Explore ways to feel calm and safe again

Travel to Connection Station to understand feelings and how we express them

Learn how to be a thoughtful and supportive friend to someone whose brain works differently

This episode helps children build awareness, empathy, and real-life tools for connecting with others, while reminding them that every brain has its own strengths.

 About Our Guest: Andi Putt

Andi Putt is a speech-language pathologist and autistic educator who helps families better understand communication, regulation, and connection in a strengths-based, supportive way.

 Website: www.mrsspeechiep.com Instagram & Facebook: @mrsspeechiep

 Special Announcement:In this episode, we explored the “downstairs brain,” which can take over when kids feel dysregulated. Andi has a new resource called The Regulation Routine, designed to help children become and stay regulated, available starting April 20th on her website:  ⁠www.mrsspeechiep.com

Credits:

Host & Producer: Kristen Kim

Co Host: Asher Kim

Co Producer: Andi Putt

Sound Design & Edit: Kristen Kim

Sound Design Elements: Envato Elements

Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

Audio Engineer: Robin Lai

Nonprofit Consultant: Jesseca Ryan, Emil Kang

This episode was made possible by the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation.

We’re so grateful for their support in helping us create meaningful, story driven experiences for families everywhere. Partnerships like this make it possible for us to keep these adventures accessible to all.

Support Culture Kids:

We’re honored to share that Culture Kids has been nominated for not just one, but TWO Webby Awards.

If you’ve enjoyed listening and would like to support what we’re building, we would be so grateful for your vote. It takes just a moment and makes a meaningful difference in helping more families discover Culture Kids, thank you so much!

Best Kids & Familyhttps://lnkd.in/gsNQSycY

Best Kids & Family – Individual Episodehttps://lnkd.in/ghmshkci

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