Work It Out Wombats! Podcast

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Hey, Wombuddies! The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast is back, with all new episodes. Have you ever had a really BIG PROBLEM, like saying goodbye to a friend after a playdate, cleaning a messy room, or getting really, really mad? Well, so have Malik, Zadie, and Zeke! Over eight episodes (roughly 10 minutes each), the Work It Out Wombats! Podcast will give YOU a step-by-step way to solve those big problems while managing the “big feelings” you feel when you have trouble solving them. Put on your listening ears and hear how the Wombats and their friends learn how thunderstorms can be l...

Episodes

• Work Out Feeling Mad 2025-05-08

  The Wombats discover Gramma Super is dismayed when they make a mess. They learn from her that when feeling mad, it's important to take your time, calm your mind, and work through it.

• Work Out Being Homesick 2025-05-01

  Zadie feels blue and misses her friend Super during a sleepover at Mr. E’s. The Wombats try to find a way to help Zadie overcome her homesickness.

• Work Out Playing Together 2025-04-24

  Zadie learns that incorporating Malik and Zeke's ideas into their parade makes playing together more fun. Cooperating with others leads to better outcomes.

• Work Out Falling Asleep 2025-04-17

  In this episode of Work It Out Wombats!, Malik finds himself unable to sleep during a sleepover. With guidance from Super, he develops a strategy to help him fall asleep.

• Work Out Being Scared of a Storm 2025-04-10

  Zeke and Louisa overcome their fear of a thunderstorm by learning about the steps of a storm—wind, rumble, bang—and turning them into a story to chase their fears away.

• Work Out Changing Your Plans 2025-04-03

  Malik learns to adapt when his comic book doesn't arrive. Zadie shows him that there are multiple ways to have a fun day, even if the original plan changes.

• Work Out Ending a Playdate 2025-03-27

  Zeke and Louisa need to end their playdate for dinner. They figure out how to make saying goodbye a special and positive experience.

• Work Out Cleaning Your Mess 2025-03-20

  In this episode, Zadie cleans her messy room by breaking down the large task into smaller jobs and

• Introducing Work It Out Wombats! Podcast Season 2 2025-03-06

  The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast returns for a second season, featuring episodes centered on solving problems and managing emotions. Each episode concludes with a song to help listeners apply these skills to their daily lives.

• Chapter 8 Campout Playdate 2024-02-22

  In Chapter 8, the Wombats tell a campfire story about the Rumble-Tummy. Listeners are encouraged to help create spooky sound effects for the story, making it a fun and interactive experience.

• Chapter 7 Ferocious Dragon Playdate 2024-02-15

  Chapter 7 of Work It Out Wombats! features a Ferocious Dragon playdate. Listeners can join Zadie and Malik on Team Dragon-Calmer to help tame the dragon by participating in activities like the Dragon dance and Jump the Swishy Tail.

• Chapter 6 Detective Playdate 2024-02-08

  Detectives Zadie, Zeke, and Malik work to solve the mystery of a strange, intermittent sound that is bothering Mr. E.

• Chapter 5 Fort Party Playdate 2024-02-01

  In Chapter 5, the Wombats try to celebrate their new fort, but the wind keeps blowing it down. They work to make the fort stronger with ingenuity and the help of Mr. E.

• Chapter 4 Pirate Playdate 2024-01-25

  The Wombats embark on a pirate adventure on their ship, the SS Loopadoop. They must navigate the Whistle-y Winds, Crashing Cliffs, and Sea of Gloopy Gloop to reach their destination, Sandcastle Island.

• Chapter 3 Cloud Ship Playdate 2024-01-18

  Captains Malik, Zadie, and Zeke have built a secret Cloud Ship. Listeners can join their adventure to the clouds, helping to start and stop the ship and escape before a cloud bursts.

• Chapter 2 Noisy Sleepover Playdate 2024-01-11

  The Wombats listen to their favorite bedtime story, 'The Land of Inky-Binky,' during a sleepover playdate. The episode encourages listeners to join in and make some noise.

• Chapter 1 Snout Party Playdate 2024-01-04

  In Chapter 1 of Work It Out Wombats!, the Wombats discover Zeke’s favorite stuffed animal, Snout, has never had a party. They decide to throw Snout a surprise party to celebrate.

• Introducing the Work It Out Wombats! Podcast 2023-12-18

  The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast launches with eight episodes featuring Zadie, Zeke, and Malik in imaginative adventures like sailing a pirate ship and building a fort. Produced by GBH Kids and Cultural Whisperers for PBS KIDS.