The Kids Tonight Show - Bryce Wettstein (S1E14)
Olympic skateboarding champion Bryce Wettstein kickflips into the show and answers a jaw-dropping question from a surprise guest; a crazy game of All Ball and the silliest, skateboard-iest mayhem party yet.
| Air Date | 2021-12-02 |
|---|---|
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Peacock |
Storyline
Olympic skateboarding champion Bryce Wettstein joins the show as the featured guest, bringing her elite skateboarding skills and competitive experience to the stage. The episode centers on Bryce performing a kickflip demonstration and engaging with the young hosts in a lively interview segment. A surprise guest appears during the show to ask Bryce a question, adding an unexpected moment that delights both the studio audience and viewers at home.
The episode also features a high-energy round of All Ball, a game that involves multiple types of sports balls and physical challenges designed to test coordination and quick thinking. The show concludes with what the hosts describe as the silliest skateboard-themed mayhem party yet, incorporating skateboarding elements, props, and stunts into a chaotic celebration that showcases both Bryce's athletic abilities and the playful spirit of the series.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn about perseverance and dedication through Bryce Wettstein's journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. Her presence demonstrates that achieving excellence in any field requires consistent practice, resilience through setbacks, and a genuine passion for what you do. Young viewers see a real-world example of someone who turned her love of skateboarding into an Olympic-level achievement, illustrating that dreams backed by hard work can become reality.
The episode also introduces children to skateboarding as both a sport and an art form, potentially sparking interest in physical activity and outdoor recreation. Bryce's willingness to share her skills and answer questions models accessibility and generosity, showing kids that accomplished people can remain approachable and encouraging. The All Ball game reinforces lessons about adaptability and good sportsmanship, as players must quickly adjust to different types of balls and rules while maintaining a positive attitude.
The mayhem party segment teaches children that celebration and silliness have their place alongside serious achievement, promoting a balanced approach to success that values both accomplishment and joy.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Does this episode encourage kids to try dangerous skateboarding tricks without supervision? | The episode features Bryce Wettstein demonstrating her professional skills in a controlled environment, and the skateboard-themed activities appear to be supervised and designed for entertainment rather than instruction. The focus is on celebrating Bryce's achievements and creating fun chaos rather than teaching specific tricks. Parents should still use the episode as an opportunity to discuss proper safety equipment and supervision if their child expresses interest in skateboarding. |
| Is the All Ball game segment too chaotic or overstimulating for younger viewers? | The All Ball game involves multiple sports balls and fast-paced physical challenges, which creates energetic and visually busy content. The mayhem party is explicitly described as silly and chaotic, suggesting high energy throughout. Younger or more sensitive children might find the rapid activity overwhelming, while most elementary-age kids will likely enjoy the excitement. Parents know their child's tolerance for high-energy programming best and can preview or watch alongside them. |
| What age group is this episode most appropriate for? | The Kids Tonight Show format, featuring young hosts and guest interviews, typically appeals to children ages six through twelve. The skateboarding content and Olympic athlete guest may particularly engage older elementary and middle school viewers who can better appreciate athletic achievement. The playful mayhem elements keep the show accessible to younger viewers as well. The episode offers something for a range of ages within the target demographic. |
| Will my child learn anything educational about the Olympics or skateboarding? | The episode provides exposure to an Olympic athlete and her sport, offering children a glimpse into what dedication to athletics looks like at the highest level. While the show prioritizes entertainment over education, Bryce's presence naturally introduces concepts about Olympic competition, skateboarding as a recognized sport, and the path to athletic excellence. The question-and-answer segment may touch on her training, experiences, or the Olympic journey, depending on what is asked. |
| Is there a positive message about gender and sports in this episode? | Featuring Bryce Wettstein, a female Olympic skateboarding champion, provides strong representation for girls in action sports. Her presence on the show normalizes female excellence in a sport traditionally dominated by male athletes and shows children of all genders that skateboarding and athletic achievement are for everyone. The episode treats her accomplishments with celebration and respect, reinforcing that girls belong in competitive sports at every level, including the Olympics. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | In the inaugural episode, Jimmy Fallon gives the four kid hosts -- Mykal-Michelle, Recker, Olivia and Dylan -- tips on anchoring a talk show, including how to shoot lasers out of their eyes. |
| 1 | 2 | Dancer, singer and actress JoJo Siwa joins the show, shares why she's proud of being her authentic self this year and plays hilarious and intense house games as part of the JoJo-lympics. |
| 1 | 3 | Questlove and Black Thought - members of "The Tonight Show" house band - join to reminisce about how they met in high school and the key to the perfect birthday party before a surprise performance by Dylan and Recker. |
| 1 | 4 | Popular online creators and well-known pranksters Brent and Lexi Rivera, Jeremy Hutchins and Pierson Wodzynski of AMP World join the show for an epic, legendary games episode. |
| 1 | 5 | "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt joins the show and shares a funny story about how he couldn't stop giggling during a broadcast, plays a hilarious game of Real or Phony News and partakes in an awesome "Mayhem" party. |
| 1 | 6 | Popular online creators Charli and Dixie D'Amelio join the show and reveal the best and worst parts of working together while being sisters; the hosts compete to see who can make the best ice cream sundae without using their hands. |
| 1 | 7 | Magician Dan White stops by the show and performs some crazy and unforgettable magic tricks; one of the hosts gets cut in half and another gets pied in the face. |
| 1 | 8 | "Frozen" actress Kristen Bell joins to talk about the inspiration behind her new book and to show off her weirdest talent; the hosts play a silly game of "Bell or Not Bell"; Egg-braham Lincoln stops by with some jokes. |
| 1 | 9 | Activist, model and star of "Grownish" Yara Shahidi joins the show to talk about her cool karate skills; pointless PSAs, mayhem times a million and a hilarious game of history trivia. |
| 1 | 10 | Real-life astronaut Mike Massimino joins the show to talk about being in space and plays a fun game of Globe Grab. |
| 1 | 11 | Singer-songwriter and "Clash of the Cover Bands" host Meghan Trainor plays a hilarious game of All About that Bass and shares her favorite vacation memories. |
| 1 | 12 | Yo-yo world champion Gentry Stein shows off some of his most awesome tricks, plays a crazy game of Velcro Madness against host Recker and joins the most yo-yo-tastic mayhem party yet. |
| 1 | 13 | "Annie Live" stars Celina Smith and Tituss Burgess talk about their upcoming musical and play the craziest game of Box of Lies; a visit from a caveman, unboxing galore and Recker gets very confused. |
| 1 | 14 | Olympic skateboarding champion Bryce Wettstein kickflips into the show and answers a jaw-dropping question from a surprise guest; a crazy game of All Ball and the silliest, skateboard-iest mayhem party yet. |
| 1 | 15 | "Saturday Night Live" legend and "Kenan" star Kenan Thompson joins the show to talk about his favourite impressions and a possible "Good Burger" sequel; a crazy game of What's Behind Me and a whole bunch of plopping. |
| 1 | 16 | YouTube star Nastya and online looping genius Marc Rebillet join the Pajama Party episode. |
| 1 | 17 | Miranda Cosgrove of "iCarly" joins the show for some random dancing; actor Matt Damon answers the silliest questions from the What?! Bucket; Twitch superstar Ninja stops by. |
| 1 | 18 | "Glee" star and author Chris Colfer joins the show for a lightning round of questions with Young Dylan; National Spelling Bee champion and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde gets a surprise from a special guest. |
| 1 | 19 | Actors Matthew McConaughey and Nick Kroll join to talk about the inspiration behind their "Sing 2" characters; adults spell things, two of the hosts have a Corn-Off and the show examines the origin of yogurt. |
| 1 | 20 | Dancer and actor Pressley Hosbach joins the show to talk about her time on "Dance Moms" and "Stage Fright"; Pressley takes a spin on the Random Dance Generator and unleashes a whole lot of mayhem. |
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