Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids · Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media

What was the very first Award Show?

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The first award show was an ancient Greek festival where winners received goats as prizes.
This educational episode explores the history and purpose of award shows, tracing their origins to ancient Greece's Great Dionysia and covering modern examples like the Oscars and EGOT. It uses humor and trivia to explain why awards exist, how they've evolved, and their cultural impact.

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A goofy awards-show tour that sneaks in real trivia without losing its comic timing.

Who Smarted? turns award shows into a kid-sized comedy lesson, with a mock ceremony, quick fake-outs, and a lively take on the EGOT that keeps things moving.

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Press play if you want kid-friendly award-show trivia with jokes.

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