Join the Fray: the funny career podcast for kids, hosted by a kid
Real jobs. Real people. Big laughs.
Join the Fray is a funny career podcast for kids aged 7 to 12 and their families. Every Tuesday, 10-year-old host Fraser from Vancouver, BC asks a real person how they turned what they loved as a kid into what they do for a living.
- Actor
- Lego educator
- YouTube creator
- Bestselling author
- Event planner
- Entrepreneur
- City planner
- Dentist
- Animator
- Interior designer
Hi, I'm Fraser. I ask the questions kids actually want answered.
Every episode starts with something kids already love, like acting, sports, Lego or video games, and meets the professional who built a career out of it. Along the way we cover science, the arts and the whole universe, so no dream feels out of reach.
Hobby to career
How a hobby or childhood obsession became a real job.
Expert interview
Straight answers from people doing the work.
Rapid-fire round
Quick questions, quicker answers.
Jokes, always
Because learning should be loud and fun.
Press play on a new career
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- How Brands Go Viral, Custom Lego Builds & Raising $50k for Kids with Andrew Delbaere
- From Hair Assistant to Master Stylist & Teacher: Mandye Bronson Shares Hair Secrets!
- How to Make It in Acting, Singing & Voiceover with Ric Herbert
- How to conquer stage fright, singing superpowers and owning the spotlight with Sheryl Anne McMillan
- Class Clowns, Neck Horses, and Late Night TV with Comedy Superstar Ivan Decker
- Meeting a Real-Life Science Superhero: Quirks & Quarks Host Bob McDonald!
- The Ultimate Storyteller: Discover Canada Tours Director Ian McDonald Joins the Fray
- World Champion Ninja Athlete Sharon Brown-John - How to Take Small Steps to Overcome Big Fears
- From The Traitors UK to Real-Life Dungeon Master: How Ivan Brett Designs Fun for a Living
- Fighting Fires, Fine Dining, and Hollywood: A True Triple Threat - With Michael Varga
- The Mastermind of Magic and Music: Managing Mega-Festivals with the Luminato Festival's Artistic Director, Olivia Ansell
- The Sharks of the Bug World: Ticks, Spiders, and Secret Agent Ants with Dr. Kateryn Rochon
- Dancing Around the World: A Life on Stage with Legend Joanne Ansell
- How to Draw a Best-Seller: Inside 'Human Body Theater' with Maris Wicks
- Sculpting for Hollywood: How Ted Gervan Turned Art into Educational Leadership
- From the Starting Line to the Classroom: Finding Your Power with Madame Kristin Marvin
- How to Become a Voice Actor w/ Michael Antonakos: Inside the Audition that Won Assassin's Creed
- From Prototype to Professor: Career Tips with Dr. Dave Fracchia
- Become an Interior Designer: From Cabinet Shops to Custom Homes with Kelly Arthur
- Exploring Careers in Videogame Marketing: Fraser interviews Andy Bergin
- Paws and Polar Bears: Fraser interviews Neil the Veterinarian
- Interior Design Secrets: Dream Houses, Training, and… Swords?
- Welcome to Join The Fray, the new career education podcast for kids!
Every episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio.
Real people with cool jobs: our recent guests
Recent guests include actor Jack Ambrose, Lego educator Shane Weckstrom, Dumb Doggo YouTube creator Milo, New York Times bestselling author John Patrick Green, event planners Tarina & Kelly, entrepreneur Karen Hoekstra, city planner Nick Caros and dentist Dr. Andrew Bass. Scroll to spin the guest web, and tap any guest to hear their episode.
Put your brand in front of the next generation of doers
Join the Fray reaches curious kids, teens and the parents who listen alongside them, in a clean-rated show built on positive role models.
Never missed a week
A new episode every Tuesday since launch in March 2026.
Perfect five-star rating
Rated five stars by listeners on Apple Podcasts and marked clean for all ages.
Guests with real credentials
From a RADA-trained actor to a New York Times bestselling author.
- Episode sponsorship
- Host-read mentions by Fraser
- Career-themed mini-series
- Social and Instagram features
Questions parents ask about Join the Fray
What is Join the Fray?
Join the Fray is a funny career podcast for kids, hosted by 10-year-old Fraser from Vancouver, BC. Every week Fraser interviews a real person about their job and how they turned what they love into a career. New episodes come out every Tuesday.
Who hosts Join the Fray?
Fraser, a 10-year-old from Vancouver, BC, hosts the show and asks all the questions. His dad, Chris, produces it through FrayPlay Productions.
What age is Join the Fray for?
It's made for kids aged 7 to 12 and the grown-ups who listen with them. Families listen together in the car, at dinner or at bedtime.
Is Join the Fray safe for kids?
Yes. Every episode is family-friendly and marked clean on Apple Podcasts. Guests talk about their real work, and the jokes stay kid-friendly.
What kinds of careers does the show cover?
All kinds, from actors, authors and YouTube animators to dentists, city planners, Lego builders, event planners and entrepreneurs. Guests have included a RADA-trained actor and a New York Times bestselling author.
When do new episodes come out?
Every Tuesday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.
Where can I listen to Join the Fray?
On Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio, or in any podcast app using our RSS feed.
How can my company sponsor Join the Fray?
Email jointhefraypod@gmail.com and we'll share how a sponsorship works. Our media kit is coming soon.
How can I be a guest or suggest one?
Email jointhefraypod@gmail.com with who you are and what you do. Fraser loves guests with a job kids would never guess exists.
Want to be a guest, sponsor us, or say hi?
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