Sergio has officially landed in Australia! In this postcard-style episode, he takes us through his first week in Melbourne, a city full of music, sunshine, and surprises. Listen for street performers echoing through the alleyways, kangaroos lounging on warm golf greens, penguins marching home at sunset, and a spirited game of backyard cricket in the park. The adventure has begun… and the sounds are just getting started!

Sergio is finally off to Australia , and the excitement is sky-high. 🧳 Suitcase open, heart racing, and best pal Mimsy by his side, Sergio gets surprise visits from his friends in Green Ridge. Each one shares a helpful travel tip, from passports to didgeridoos, and even the best way to take photos of the animals he might see. With a brave goodbye and a promise to share every adventure, Sergio heads to the airport… next stop: Australia.

Sergio and Mimsy are flying solo in the kitchen: no grown-ups, no guides, just a little curiosity and a lot of pastry dough! Join The Accent Explorer™ team as they tackle Matilda the Kangaroo’s family recipe for Australia’s favorite snack: sausage rolls. From onion tears to golden, flaky triumphs, this episode turns kitchen experiments into world-class adventures. Perfect for curious kids (and hungry parents!) ready to taste the world right from home.

Get ready for takeoff! 🛫 Sergio and Mimsy are heading to the airport to learn how flying actually works, from the roaring engines to the tiny buttons that keep a plane soaring 30,000 feet high. With help from their pilot friend Luca, we discover how travel connects cultures and turns the sky into a classroom. This episode is perfect for young travelers getting ready for their very first flight!

Forget snowflakes and sleigh rides. In Australia, Christmas comes with sunshine, sandy beaches, and cricket games by the waves! Join Sergio the Accent Explorer™, Mimsy the mockingbird, and their friend Jack as they unwrap the sounds and traditions of an Aussie Christmas. From singing carols by candlelight to popping Bon Bons with paper crowns, and even discovering Boxing Day, this holiday adventure shows how Christmas can sparkle in a totally different way. 🤶

Pack your backpack, Explore! It’s time for a sound safari! Sergio, Mimsy, and their friend Fauna take you deep into Australia to meet its most famous creatures: kangaroos, emus, koalas, wombats, and even the smiling quokka. Hear their wild sounds, uncover why they’re treasured symbols of Australia, and practice making animal calls the Aussie way. An unforgettable adventure for curious kids everywhere!

What game makes a whole country cheer, clap, and sometimes even burst into song? 🏉 Join Sergio and Mimsy as they unlock the sounds, stories, and celebrations of Australian Rules Football with special guest Jason Bennett. You’ll meet new friends, hear about the Grand Final, and find out why sports can tell us so much about a culture.

Download the Yam & Egg Recipe HERE: https://downloads-accent-explorer.pages.dev/recipes/Yam+Eggs_Recipe_TAE.pdf What happens when Sergio, Mimsy, and a new friend cook up one of Nigeria’s favorite dishes? You get laughter, sizzling sounds, and a plate of yam & egg so tasty it might just blow your mind. Along the way, you’ll learn how to say “hello” in Igbo, discover why Nigerians love spice, and find out what makes this dish a breakfast-lunch-dinner superstar. Get ready to chop, stir, laugh, and taste along with us…a delicious adventure you won’t want to miss. And don’t forget to yell with Mimsy: ‘Chop, chop, chirp!’ 🐦

What do you get when you mix a giant desert mystery, a bug 🐛 thought to be gone forever, and a guest world explorer who’s seen it all? An adventure like no other! Join Sergio, Mimsy, and special guest Dylan Thuras (author and co-founder of Atlas Obscura) as they journey through Australia’s most surprising stories, and discover how curiosity can turn the whole world into a playground of wonder. You can find "The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for The World's Most Adventurous Kid" HERE: https://www.atlasobscura.com/unique-gifts/atlas-obscura-kids-book

Sergio the Accent Explorer and Mimsy are back with Part Two of Ava’s family adventure! ✨ The journey takes us from the music halls of Germany to the deserts of Tunisia—uncovering brave, curious ancestors who shaped Ava’s story in surprising ways. And just when you think the adventure is done, a surprising surname twist shows how names can tell stories all on their own.

Sergio’s friend and neighbor Ava is full of curiosity, and after hearing a story about another family’s roots, she started wondering about her own. Especially that unusual last name of hers… could it hold a hidden clue? With help from Sergio—and a wise, kind librarian named Ms. McLaughlin—they follow the trail through books and family stories, uncovering something surprising. Get ready to explore the secret story that might be hiding in your name too! 📚

Download the Alfajores Recipe HERE: https://downloads-accent-explorer.pages.dev/recipes/Alfajores_Recipe_TAE.pdf What happens when cookies tell a story? Sergio teams up with Ms. Rita to bake a crumbly, creamy treat from Peru while learning new Spanish words along the way. From flour to powdered sugar, each step mixes in a little culture, a dash of language, and a whole lot of fun. By the end, you’ll see how sharing recipes is just another way the world speaks to us, through flavor, family, and friendship.

What if your friend’s Show and Tell turned into a trip across the world…without ever leaving the classroom? 🌏 In this episode, Sergio discovers Australia one artifact at a time — each adding a new sound, a new story, or a big laugh. From strange-tasting breakfasts, to games you’ve never played, to music you can feel in your chest, and even a hat that battles buzzing flies… by the end, all the pieces fit together into one unforgettable Aussie adventure. Download the Flash Cards HERE: https://downloads-accent-explorer.pages.dev/activities/TAE_QuestionstoChewOn_9up.pdf Directions for Flash Cards HERE: https://downloads-accent-explorer.pages.dev/activities/QuestionstoChewOn_Instructions_TAE.pdf

Download the Sausage Balls Recipe HERE: https://downloads-accent-explorer.pages.dev/recipes/SausageBalls_Recipe_TAE.pdf This week on The Accent Explorer, Sergio and Mimsy head into the heart of the American South, right into Ms. Sallie’s kitchen! They roll up their sleeves (and sausage balls) to make a beloved dish that’s been shared and savored for nearly 40 years. And trust us, this recipe is as easy as 1…2…3! “There’s nothing like some good old sausage balls. Nothing like it.” Step into a kitchen filled with savory smells, sizzling sausage, and the warm, buttery promise of something homemade. This episode serves up Southern hospitality one cheesy bite at a time…greasy fingers, golden edges, and big smiles included.

🦘 When Sergio receives a surprise postcard from his friend Matilda the Kangaroo, he’s invited on a big new adventure—to Australia! But before the exploring begins, he discovers just how far away it really is. A 21-hour flight across time zones? “Wait… I lose a whole day? That’s wild! It’s like time travel!” With a few curious new words to decode and Mimsy feeling unsure about flying, Sergio dives headfirst into planning a journey filled with bold steps, fun sounds, and the deep, buzzing rhythm of an instrument that makes the whole ground feel like it’s singing.

This episode is a little different…and a whole lot yummier! Sergio and Mimsy roll up their sleeves to cook real German pancakes with their friend Ms. Simone. But there’s a twist… something about this recipe might surprise you. 👀 As they crack eggs, stir batter, and laugh through the steps, they discover how food isn’t just delicious…it can tell stories and connect us to faraway places. There’s plenty of delicious discovery in this cozy kitchen adventure. Come cook, laugh, and listen your way through the tasty sounds of Germany! Download the Pfannkuchen Recipe HERE: https://storage.googleapis.com/mailerlite-uploads-prod/1493709/Z3iREpdK2K9Sj9vI2RB4fIawyKlg0TL4874O5v37.pdf

“Each item had a story. I just didn’t know what it was yet.” When Sergio and Hikaru stumble upon a dusty old suitcase 🧳 in the attic, it revealed not just a collection of old stuff, but a passion for the world. Why a wooden spoon? A headscarf? A roll of film? In this reflective episode of The Accent Explorer™, curiosity becomes the compass. With a little help from “Show and Tell,” Sergio learns how ordinary objects can carry extraordinary clues—and how culture is more than just language or food. It’s memory. It’s family. It’s story.

A colorful festival. A mystery lunchbox. And a bite that took Sergio’s imagination across the ocean. At the Sakura Matsuri Festival, he tried sushi for the first time and discovered how food can connect us to people, places, and stories far beyond our own. “At that moment, I felt like I was flying. Westward, across the United States… and over the Pacific Ocean… to Japan.” This episode of The Accent Explorer™ is a flavorful adventure into bravery, friendship, and the magic of trying something new.

“He said one word I’d never heard before… and it changed the way I hear the world.” In this debut episode of The Accent Explorer™, Sergio meets Hikaru, a new kid from Japan who doesn’t speak English— but teaches Sergio how to listen to the world. This heartwarming story is about unexpected friendship, listening beyond language, and the first spark of a lifelong adventure. 🌍 Hit play and start your global adventure—one voice at a time.

We want to invite you on the trip of a lifetime. No flights required. Just an open mind and ears ready to listen. The first three episodes of “The Accent Explorer Podcast” land right here on Friday, July 18th. So hit that “Subscribe” button so you don’t miss a single moment.. Get your ears tuned up and ready, because it’s time to explore the world through…The Accent Explorer.