Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

On today's show Gen Muir explains the importance of independent play, with some fascinating insights and then in our story Thom Lion takes you everywhere man. To Broome on a hot air balloon, to Fiji on a jet plane, and to the centre of the earth on a special bullet train! All to collect some very special treasure that carry secret powers.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!
On today's show Gen Muir explains the importance of independent play, with some fascinating insights and then in our story Thom Lion takes you everywhere man. To Broome on a hot air balloon, to Fiji on a jet plane, and to the centre of the earth on a special bullet train! All to collect some very special treasure that carry secret powers.
THE END BITS:
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<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP.&nbsp;
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CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomlion/?hl=en">Thom Lion</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/?hl=en">Gen Muir</a>
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Writing, Sound Design and Songs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomlion/?hl=en">Thom Lion</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

She Built That is a podcast series where we discover incredible women who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures! Each episode, host Annaliese Todd will share how these amazing women stacked their talents, overcame obstacles, and created something spectacular that changed the world. 

Like how Heartbreak High star Chloe Hayden turned what others saw as weakness, into her superpower! Or how Katherine Bennell-Pegg became Australia's first-ever female astronaut — when the path didn't exist, she blazed one open! And many more...

This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together.

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This podcast was made in partnership with LEGO®. 

She Built That is a podcast series where we discover incredible women who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures! Each episode, host Annaliese Todd will share how these amazing women stacked their talents, overcame obstacles, and created something spectacular that changed the world.&nbsp;
Like how Heartbreak High star Chloe Hayden turned what others saw as weakness, into her superpower! Or how Katherine Bennell-Pegg became Australia's first-ever female astronaut &mdash; when the path didn't exist, she blazed one open! And many more...
This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together.
She Built That. A place where incredible girls don't just dream, they build!&nbsp;
This podcast was made in partnership with LEGO&reg;.&nbsp;

She Built That

Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.

Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!
Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.

How To Build A Universe 

Trains, Planes And Adventure Games! 

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