MASHUPS - by Kids Listen

MASHUPS - by Kids Listen

Kids Listen

Mashups is a new series, brought to you by Kids Listen, a trusted source for finding high-quality podcasts for your family. Get ready to discover a new favorite for your own podcast playlist! Every episode brings together two different podcast creators who will introduce you to each other’s podcasts, play a game you can play along with that mashes up their styles and brings out their personalities. At the very end you’ll get the scoop on some behind-the-scenes trivia they’ve never shared before on their own podcasts.

2023 Kids Listen Summer Sampler

2023 Kids Listen Summer Sampler

Ready to find your new favorite podcasts? It’s a Summer Sampler time! MASHUPS is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children’s podcasts. Because summer is a great time to try out new things, we thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This episode features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find calm. Learn more about Kids Listen at

Jun 12, 2023 • 52:33

Ep10 Little ears snacky ears put em on your listening ears

Ep10 Little ears snacky ears put em on your listening ears

This season finale has a few games for you to play along with, and they are all about ears. That’s because our Kids Listen friends are none other than Ear Snack’s Andrew & Polly mashed up with Little News Ears’ Dan Buck, Genesis and little Addie. Ears - a perfectly sound season finale topic with lots of fun gunk to explore. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for your listening ears.  Mashups is a

Jul 24, 2022 • 28:25

Ep9: Dorktales for Wonderful Children

Ep9: Dorktales for Wonderful Children

These two storytellers turned this episode of Mashups into a spontaneous spectacle. Dorktales Storytime voice actor Jonathan Cormur joins forces with Stories for Wonderful Children’s Dan Wendelin. Together they improv their way to a wonderfully dorky story made just for you. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kid

Jul 10, 2022 • 40:05

Ep8 Kids know Jack Lets Pod into the Future

Ep8 Kids know Jack Lets Pod into the Future

On this episode of Mashups you will meet two podcasts that are passionate about our kids’ future. Join Kids Pod’s Aimee Chan and Jack to the future’s Jack as we play a game of scattergories. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Kids Pod Jack To The Future Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & host

Jun 26, 2022 • 33:49

Ep7: A Mystery Recipe that's At Your Level

Ep7: A Mystery Recipe that's At Your Level

Meet two engaging podcasts that invite you to be on their shows. Join us for a sound guessing game with Mystery Recipe’s Molly Birnbaum and Chad Chenail and At Your Level’s Ari Kelly, Chloe Wesson, Swara Viswanath and our Mashups host (and Ari's mom), Tal Kelly. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen frie

Jun 12, 2022 • 25:48

Ep6: Pastime and The Curious Lunch

Ep6: Pastime and The Curious Lunch

These two podcasts teach us a lot about ourselves, through our past and through the foods we eat. The Past and the Curious’ Mick Sullivan joins us for a mashup game of ‘fun facts’ along with Hannah Fordin and Harry Rosenblum of Time for Lunch. Harry’s kids Moxie and Frank join in the fun; we hope you will too. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that introd

May 29, 2022 • 30:01

Ep5: Like Your Best Day: A Mindfulness Mashup

Ep5: Like Your Best Day: A Mindfulness Mashup

Meet two mindfulness podcasts. Our friends Noah of Like You and Marjorie of Best Day Yet, along with her kids North and Amelie join us. What kind of game do you think we could play with two mindfulness podcasts? We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Like You Best Day Yet Music: Melly & Miss Lynn

May 15, 2022 • 24:35

Ep4: The Curious Childrens Conversation Got An Hour

Ep4: The Curious Childrens Conversation Got An Hour

It’s time to have more kids on our show! Katie Stone, Executive Producer of The Children’s Hour brings some of her crew to join Emma and Xavier of Curious Conversations. We had a lot of fun playing together, we hope you’ll join us and play along. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: The Childre

May 1, 2022 • 26:22

Ep3: A Tell Tale Journey with Girls After Your Own Heart

Ep3: A Tell Tale Journey with Girls After Your Own Heart

Do you love stories? In this episode you meet two inspiring tale tellers. Our friends Rebecca Cunnigham Executive Producer and Host of Girl Tales and Kathleen Pelley - Author, Scottish Storyteller and Speaker are challenged in a storytelling game of idioms. Would you like to take a turn of phrase yourself? See if you can try out this challenging mashup game with your family. Here's a list of idioms in case you'd like to play too. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented K

Apr 17, 2022 • 23:55

Ep2: Ten Times the Newsy News (without bubbles)

Ep2: Ten Times the Newsy News (without bubbles)

Meet two news podcasts. Would you rather play reporter and ask the questions or be in the spotlight? We thought it might be fun for you to play along with how news is made. Our friends Leela and Lyndee of Newsy Pooloozi have news of their own - they had to change their name! Join us as The Ten News’ curator and producer Tracy Leads Kaplan asks the hard-hitting questions. We also invited The Ten News’ Bethany Van Delft to represent! We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their m

Apr 3, 2022 • 28:26

Ep1: Good Words About Animals

Ep1: Good Words About Animals

Meet two smart podcasts that make learning fun! The Good Words Podcast’s Lynn and Cool Facts About Animals’ Ali and her kids Grady, Clara & Teddy bring their collective wit, acumen and phat lexicon to the table. See if you can play along and test your knowledge of words used to describe groups of different animals. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner’s pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners.  Mashups is a podcast that i

Mar 20, 2022 • 21:18

Introducing Mashups! A New Show from the Members of Kids Listen

Introducing Mashups! A New Show from the Members of Kids Listen

Mashups is a new podcast, brought to you by Kids Listen, that introduces you to some of our talented friends. We want you to get a taste of these kidcasts and their pods. In each episode we ‘mash up’ two KL podcasts, first through an introductory clip, then a game that mashes up their styles and brings out their personalities, and ending with a behind the scenes bit they chose to share with you.

Mar 5, 2022 • 2:21

Kids Listen Back To School Collab

Kids Listen Back To School Collab

Get in the ‘back to school’ mindset and have a listen. Eight of us Kids Listen member podcasts created a short offering on the theme of this year’s return to school as a sampling for you and your family. Collaborators in the order in which they appear in the episode: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries - www.chesapeakepress.org/finamendozapodcast All Things Madison - www.ShopMadisonLauren.com Nature Narratives - www.NatureNarrativesPodcast.com At Your Level - www.AtYourLevelPod.com Journey with Story -

Dec 1, 2021 • 18:40

Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Hedy Lamarr

Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Hedy Lamarr

In this episode, we hear from Jonathan Cormur, host and storyteller of the Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Travel back in time to listen to “The Dorktales Broadcasting System” radio broadcast about the life of Hedy Lamarr! Who knew that Hollywood’s famous film star from the 1930s and 40s was one of the most brilliant minds of her time? Adored by the public as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” Hedy Lamarr’s real talent was technological innovation and invention—from light up dog collars and u

May 25, 2021 • 16:01

Buttons and Figs: Activity Books

Buttons and Figs: Activity Books

Do you like to say the words, Activity Books? Do you like all the puzzles and games found in Activity Books? Then you'll love comedy musician Mike Phirman's new album titled, "Activity Books".  In this episode you'll get to hear one of the songs from his new EP, "Word Search/Vacuum", featuring the voice of Weird Al Yankovich, and you'll get to hear our funny and fabulous interview with Mike about how he became famous and about his unfortunate experience with a vacuum. Buttons & Figs kids will al

May 11, 2021 • 30:09

Story On: Dotty and Stripes Forever

Story On: Dotty and Stripes Forever

Today, we hear from Story On, a podcast about creating and sharing stories. Laura talks about how she created a silly story about friendship. Then, she shares the story "Dotty and Stripes Forever."    Dotty and Stripes are a mismatched pair of socks. Stripes gets tired of the same old thing and decides to take off on an epic adventure. Things go wrong almost immediately but, lucky for Stripes, Dotty will do anything to help his best friend. Are they just two stray socks destined for the garbage

May 4, 2021 • 16:30

At Your Level: Video Games

At Your Level: Video Games

What’s more fun than playing video games?  Listening to this video games episode of course!  Ari interviews [minecraft.net]Minecraft’s Rebecca Gordius, plays out some “would you rather” scenarios in the Virtual Beastro and nerds out about how video games affect us.  We packed lots of fun segments for you to play along! Kid guests: Interview: Eli, Ben, Mason & Oliver Virtual BeastRo: Dominic & Roland biZaRrE ASMR: Madrona, Audrey, Zea, Claudia & Isla [minecraft.net]Minecraft interview: Rebecca G

Apr 27, 2021 • 36:22

Nature Just Got Real: Earth Day 2021

Nature Just Got Real: Earth Day 2021

Celebrate Earth Day with Nature Just Got Real, and then head to KidsListen.org for the activity

Apr 20, 2021 • 18:15

Noodle Loaf - Mangoes and Drum

Noodle Loaf - Mangoes and Drum

Noodle Loaf brings fun music games for kids about fresh fruit and drums of the world.  After (or during) the show, make your own homemade drum using your imagination and/or inspiration from one of the linked tutorials below.  Then search "Noodle Loaf" in your favorite podcast app for more episodes containing rhythm games, singalong songs and music activities for kids of all ages.

Apr 13, 2021 • 12:22

Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Hidden Heroes of History - Louis Armstrong

Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Hidden Heroes of History - Louis Armstrong

In this episode, we hear from Jonathan Cormur, host and storyteller of the Dorktales Storytime Podcast. This episode features one of the podcasts, “Hidden Heroes of History” episodes on Louis Armstrong. It’s a tale of Mississippi river boats, parasol parades and breaking racial barriers…it’s about a man who built a music legacy and a legacy beyond music. After you listen, we’ll challenge you to use your imagination in an activity inspired by Mr. Armstrong’s life. Now let’s listen to the story an

Apr 6, 2021 • 16:28

This Week in the Multiverse: How to Tell a Scary Story

This Week in the Multiverse: How to Tell a Scary Story

Enjoy this episode and then head over to KidsListen.org for a quick fun lesson on how to get spooky on your own.

Mar 30, 2021 • 8:33

Story On: Beware the Flowers of the Forest

Story On: Beware the Flowers of the Forest

This week, we hear from Story On, a podcast about creating and sharing stories. In this episode, Laura talks about the different elements commonly found in fairy tales. Then, she shares her fairy tale "Beware the Flowers of the Forest."    Farmer Wyatt and his horse Ivy are traveling down an unfamiliar road when they find themselves drawn to a nearby forest with the most incredible flowers. When Wyatt bends down to smell the beautiful blossoms, he is instantly spellbound and doomed to spend the

Mar 23, 2021 • 28:44

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Losing is Democratic Part One

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Losing is Democratic Part One

Fina Mendoza, the ten-year-old daughter of a congressman from California, solves mysteries on Capitol Hill. Fina has a new mystery on her hands. Her entire fourth grade is competing with fifth graders in a reading competition to see who can read the most pages. The prize: free pizza. Unfortunately, her class loses the contest. But pizza mysteriously appears anyway at the front door of all the fourth graders. How did that happen? Meanwhile, Fina’s father and the parents of nearly everybody else i

Mar 17, 2021 • 16:18

Noodle Loaf - Build, Host, Write & Create

Noodle Loaf - Build, Host, Write & Create

Noodle Loaf brings fun music games for kids about weird picnics, forts and more.  This episode contains rhythm activities, drawing games, singalong songs and might even improve your rap skills.  Be sure to check out the link to find activities inspired by the show to get your imagination soaring.

Mar 9, 2021 • 14:48

What How World: Tell Your Own Story!

What How World: Tell Your Own Story!

What How World: Tell Your Own Story! Mr. Eric gets a little help from Alabaster, Abacus, and Cleocatra as he runs you through a story activity. This is a great activity to try with friends and even grownups! Lessons include: Learn how to start your own make believe scenes from a simple suggestion; you’ll have more fun imagining with friends when you work to accept each other’s ideas   Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your que

Mar 2, 2021 • 18:22

Stories for Wonderful Children - Akuro and the 1000th Crane

Stories for Wonderful Children - Akuro and the 1000th Crane

This week's episode features a tale from the podcast Stories for Wonderful Children about a boy named Akuro. He longs for friends, but struggles with shyness. When he learns of the Japanese legend of 1,000 origami cranes, he believes that he has found a way to fulfill that wish.   Once you've finished listening, if you'd like to fold your own origami, instructional videos can be found on the Stories for Wonderful Children YouTube channel

Feb 23, 2021 • 17:02

Story Spectacular: Hola Caballo

Story Spectacular: Hola Caballo

Edgar the Egret needs a vacation! He decides to fly to a tropical Caribbean Island. The only problem is, Edgar can't speak the Spanish language. Perhaps a bilingual mockingbird can help him make friends with a local Caballo. Special guests Evan & Vanessa Blum from the Eat your Spanish podcast.

Feb 17, 2021 • 21:05

Curious Kids Podcast: Curious About Maps

Curious Kids Podcast: Curious About Maps

In this episode, we learn about maps for Cole of Toronto, Canada.  Why do we need maps?  Why is making a map of earth so difficult?  What is the most expensive map in the world and why is it so expensive?   After listening to this episode, try to create your own map of your neighborhood using some of the things you learned in the podcast.

Feb 9, 2021 • 18:07

The Good Words Podcast - Corporeal

The Good Words Podcast - Corporeal

This episode of The Good Words Podcast talks about the word, "corporeal," and explores the question, "What does it mean to have a 'good' body?" Includes segments, "Ads that Subtract" and, "Embrace Vulnerability," a story from contributor Pam Mungroo, and an  original song, "Good Body." The activities that related to this episode are divided into three areas:  corporeal shapes, corporeal pride, and corporeal movement!

Feb 2, 2021 • 27:52

Warrior Kids Podcast: Warrior Kids Can Blog too!

Warrior Kids Podcast: Warrior Kids Can Blog too!

In this episode, we talk about the importance of Warrior Kids exercising their voices and about issues important to them. After you listen, Warrior Kids get to work on a written or artistic blog to share something they care about.

Jan 28, 2021 • 12:49

At Your Level - Food

At Your Level - Food

What's the strangest food you've ever eaten? I bet these gourmet guests have got you beat. Meet Create A Cook's Lilah and James and Time For Lunch's Harry Rosenblum and his daughter Moxie. Two of our favorite segments are back - play Musician or Food & Trippin' Errol in this fun packed episode. Don't forget we have an activity version of the Trippin' Errol, Nerd Out and Bizarre ASMR segments, so print out the pdf and play along.

Jan 19, 2021 • 39:04

Purple Rocket Podcast: Lilly and the Bye Bye Bad Glove

Purple Rocket Podcast: Lilly and the Bye Bye Bad Glove

In this episode, we hear a story from the Purple Rocket Podcast - Lilly and the Bye Bye Bad Glove. Lilly, a girl who's sick of dealing with all the challenges in her day. But when she finds a magical glove that allows her to snap past all the hard stuff, she learns why it's important to work through life's obstacles. After you listen, say bye-bye to the year 2020 by making your very own Bye-Bye Glove! Your Bye Bye Glove will help you look forward to the future.

Jan 12, 2021 • 37:17

Book Club for Kids: Maniac Magee

Book Club for Kids: Maniac Magee

Would you like to be a legend? To have people tell stories about you long after you’re gone? Would you like to be “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli? This Newbery Award-winning classic is our Book Club for Kids pick this week. Our readers are from Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington, D.C. and John Michael Higgins (“Pitch Perfect” and “A Mighty Wind”) is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

Jan 5, 2021 • 23:58

This Week in Multiverse: How to Interview Anybody

This Week in Multiverse: How to Interview Anybody

SG Wilson, host of This Week in the Multiverse, interviews everybody's favorite anti-Santa, Krampus. Afterwards, learn some of SG's tips and tricks so you can start interviewing people (and monsters like Krampus) too!

Dec 15, 2020 • 13:10

Eat Your Spanish! Mi Familia

Eat Your Spanish! Mi Familia

As we near the holiday season, we are excited to share with you one of our favorite episodes of the year...the episode all about family! So far this is one of our favorite songs we've made for this podcast, and we are so excited for you to sing it with us! PLUS Mrs. Elephant introduces Mr. Mouse to her family for the VERY FIRST TIME! Let's hope her Grandpa doesn't get too sassy ;-)

Dec 8, 2020 • 18:12

Buttons & Figs: Dreams

Buttons & Figs: Dreams

In this episode, we hear from Buttons & Figs, a podcast for kids about playing with words.   This episode is from their way-back files, Episode #7, Dreams. The episode was inspired by the book, "Stories 1, 2, 3, 4 by Eugene Ionesco. You see, Ionesco likes to talk, he talks a lot, too much, repeating and saying the same things over and over again, dislocating language in order to create absurd silly stories. The Buttons & Figs kids on this episode wrote some really crazy, absurd stories after the

Dec 1, 2020 • 19:47

Story Spectacular: The Quirky Turkey

Story Spectacular: The Quirky Turkey

Today we will celebrate Thanksgiving by revisiting a funny and festive turkey story. We will join all the other fancy turkeys at the annual Gobble Gala. Things at the gala are going quite smoothly until a bizarre bird arrives. Let's find out who this mysterious party crasher could be...

Nov 24, 2020 • 12:47

The Past and The Curious: Under Your Feet

The Past and The Curious: Under Your Feet

This episode is about places that used to be and which are now covered up by something new. Yarrow Mamout was an unusual man in early America, but the black business leader's story was literally buried by buildings near Washington DC. In the 2000s, his story came to light. Also, the Los Angeles communities of La Loma, Palo Verde, and Bishop were often grouped together under the name Chavez Ravine. The people of these communities were uprooted, and now Dodger stadium stands where they once lived.

Nov 17, 2020 • 28:07

The Imagine Neighborhood: Macho and the Worrycane

The Imagine Neighborhood: Macho and the Worrycane

Macho Supreme is the toughest Space Marine in the whole Imagine Neighborhood. In this episode, he’s getting ready for the Space Marines Annual Smelling Bee! But there's just one problem: Macho is full of worries. And when Macho's worries get out of control, they become worrywarts that get bigger and bigger! Macho needs Scotty's help to calm down, talk about his worries, and prepare for the things he's worried about—before the worrywarts turn into a worrycane that blows away his chance to win the

Nov 10, 2020 • 22:13

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Let the Kids Vote

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Let the Kids Vote

Looking for a way to talk about the election without getting mired in politics? Today's episode is the perfect solution. Fina Mendoza, the daughter of a congressman, is assigned a Genius Project that lets students pick the topic they’d like to research and present to the class. Since it's an election year and Fina’s father is back in California campaigning for re-election, Fina decides to research voting. Specifically, letting kids younger than 18 cast a ballot. Real-life Congressman Mark Takan

Nov 3, 2020 • 32:17

Unspookable: Spiders and Arachnophobia

Unspookable: Spiders and Arachnophobia

Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us  as humans that something so small can be so terrifying?  We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable.

Oct 26, 2020 • 29:52

Stoopkids Stories: The BB Twins - A Story of Dance and Community

Stoopkids Stories: The BB Twins - A Story of Dance and Community

In this episode, you will hear from Stoopkid Stories, a new kid's podcast of original stories written and narrated by Melly told through the eyes of 7 young and amazing characters. This episode is about the dancing duo, The BB Twins, who became a viral sensation from posting one of their dances on the internet. Keep listening to see what happens!

Oct 20, 2020 • 24:56

REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids: Exoplanets

REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids: Exoplanets

REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids is a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Exoplanets with Ashley Walker & Marc Evan Jackson On this episode of REACH  Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What is an Exoplanet?" and "What does #BlackinAstro mean?" of expert Astrochemist and Planetary Scientist Ashley Walker. Then we get a very special visit from our closest celestial neighbor on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?"

Oct 13, 2020 • 20:57

Story Spectacular: "The County Fair"

Story Spectacular: "The County Fair"

You are just in time to join Digger the Dog, Birdie, and Angie for a trip to the County Fair!!! We will eat some great food, go on some fun rides and even win a BIG prize!!! Sing along to "The County Fair Song" and then laugh along to some jokes about the fair. Y'all are gonna have a SPECTACULAR time!!!

Oct 6, 2020 • 20:18

The Story Seeds Podcast: The View From the Top

The Story Seeds Podcast: The View From the Top

This episode features 13 year old creative rockstar Jasper’s story seed about a 74 foot tall detective. His author match: Chris Grabenstein, author of the NYTimes bestselling Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series! Join our host Betsy Bird and listen in as Jasper visits Chris Grabenstein’s NYC apartment where they collaborate on this tall tale story idea. Then sit back as Chris unveils the original story he grew from Jasper’s story seed: “The World’s Biggest Detective.”

Sep 29, 2020 • 30:51

Activist, You! Butterfly Effect

Activist, You! Butterfly Effect

Today, Lindz talks to Lily and Kaia, the masterminds behind The Butterfly Effect, a national art project bringing awareness to child detention. They talk about how to use art as a tool for activism, how they started The Butterfly Effect, and, of course, their favorite animals! After Lindz talks to Lily and Kaia, we'll make our very own butterflies!

Sep 22, 2020 • 30:27

Cool Facts About Animals Thorny Devils

Cool Facts About Animals Thorny Devils

Cool Facts About Animals presents Thorny Devils. Discover cool facts about the thorny devil, including what it eats, what it poops, its unique way of drinking water, and its many, many defense mechanisms. You'll also learn about something called capillary action. Even if you don’t think you know what that is, you’ve seen it in real life, every day.

Sep 15, 2020 • 21:39

This Week In The Multiverse: Song Parody

This Week In The Multiverse: Song Parody

This week in the multiverse, we're making song parodies, and you can too. It's easier than you think. Head over to KidsListen.org for a full lesson/instruction for making your own. You'll probably want to do a bunch!

Sep 8, 2020 • 14:34

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 4

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 4

This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a live interview we did with SpiderMan (not the one you're thinking about). Afterwards, a final lesson on world building writing exercises for kids. Please give it a listen, then head to http://www.kidslisten.org/activity-podcast for more details. Also check

May 29, 2020 • 13:05

Eat Your Spanish: Pets!

Eat Your Spanish: Pets!

Cat and dog, fish and hamster, Four animals I love to look after, That's the truth, now let's sing along, To the animals we name in this song! (This episode is a fun one amigos!)

May 28, 2020 • 19:33

Nature Just Got Real! Project Bumblebee Watch

Nature Just Got Real! Project Bumblebee Watch

Did you know that scientists need our help tracking Bumblebees?  In this episode, we talk to Rich Hatfield from the Xerces Society about why tracking Bumblebees is important, why scientists need help doing it, and what WE can do to help them. And yes, there’s an app for that! Also, in this episode, Chuck Darwin gives us the definition of the word Pollinator and tells us who they are, Jack answers a listener’s question about whether bumblebees can sting, and Tito gives us some weird facts about b

May 27, 2020 • 25:34

Best Day Yet: I Respect Myself (Turtle Adventure!)

Best Day Yet: I Respect Myself (Turtle Adventure!)

Today we're with Marjorie from Best Day Yet and taking the kayaks out for a turtle hunt. Want to come along? Here are today's affirmations: I respect everyone around me, but most of all I respect me. I love my friends and family, but most of all I love MYSELF. And if someone doesn't like me, it's totally okay because what matters most is that I like MYSELF.

May 26, 2020 • 16:29

Eat Your Spanish: Feeling and Emotions

Eat Your Spanish: Feeling and Emotions

Hola Amigos!  Today we'll be venturing out into the wonderful world of feelings and emotions!  We'll have a fun lesson together, followed by a very special song song, and last but not least we'll join our friends Mrs. Elephant and Mr. Mouse as they look at pictures from when Mr. Mouse was just a baby!

May 22, 2020 • 19:39

April Eight Songs & Stories: Activity Song and Game "Hans Michael"

April Eight Songs & Stories: Activity Song and Game "Hans Michael"

A song from April Eight that you can make your own! Add as many instruments as you want, or as you can remember! Is it a song or a game? You decide!

May 20, 2020 • 5:30

The Past and The Curious: Niagara!

The Past and The Curious: Niagara!

This episode features the story of Annie Edson Taylor, who was the first person to successfully survive Niagara Falls in a barrel. Also, how’d they even start building the first suspension bridge over Niagara? You might be surprised. Also featuring Mick's version of Cole Porter’s song “Don’t Fence Me In” Learn more about the Annie "Eggson" Taylor activity at www.kidslisten.org/activity-podcast

May 19, 2020 • 18:10

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 3

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 3

This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a story, "Scary Monkeys with Clown Faces," into a lesson on world building writing exercises for kids. After you give it a listen, head to http://www.kidslisten.org/activity-podcast for more detail. Also check out sgwilson.net for printable worksheets!

May 18, 2020 • 9:00

The Good Words Podcast: Triskaidekaphobia!

The Good Words Podcast: Triskaidekaphobia!

This episode centers around the fear of the number 13, "triskaidekaphobia."  Host Lynn Hickernell discusses this phenomenon, and other superstitions and phobias, with an excerpt from the Kids Listen podcast, "Unspookable," a "Say What?!?" segment about the expression, "Break a leg," a "Do Over" with family therapist Emily King about "The Dress Shoes," and regular segment, "GET IT?!?!?"  The episode concludes with the poem, "The Supper Superstition" by Thomas Hood, read by "Just Us Weirdos" creat

May 15, 2020 • 33:39

Nature Just Got Real: Build a Bird Home Depot

Nature Just Got Real: Build a Bird Home Depot

Have you ever thought you'd like to do more for birds than just fill up the bird feeder? Today, we are making a Bird Home Improvement Center. It's a little like a store where birds can come and get some building materials to assist with their nest building. I call it the Bird Home Depot. Or, maybe I should call it the Bird Nest Depot. Build one for your back yard and hang it where you can watch your customers come in and help themselves to home improvement essentials! Also, in this episode, Chu

May 13, 2020 • 14:38

Story Spectacular: Sal & the Erie Canal

Story Spectacular: Sal & the Erie Canal

Let's go back in time to 1825 and visit the Erie Canal! We will ride on the back of our friendly tour guide Sal the Mule and learn all about the history of this man-made river. We will sing a fun river tune and learn about how water lock systems work!

May 12, 2020 • 12:01

Book Club for Kids: James and the Giant Peach

Book Club for Kids: James and the Giant Peach

It’s one of those moments in history when we’d just rather escape in a giant peach. It’s a discussion of Roald Dahl's first book for kids "James and the Giant Peach." Public radio’s Cash Peters is celebrity reader. Students from Equitas Academy Charter Middle School discuss the book with host Kitty Felde.

May 11, 2020 • 23:26

Mystery Recipe: Act Your Age

Mystery Recipe: Act Your Age

Episode Description: Join us in the Recipe Lab to melt some stretchy science. After we answer this age old question it's time for the cheesiest stand up set in town!

May 8, 2020 • 18:36

Ear Snacks: Seeds!

Ear Snacks: Seeds!

Tell me: what do you know about seeds?  Andrew & Polly's friends from Austria, Australia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts invite you into their homes and gardens to discover what kinds of seeds there are where they live.  We also welcome Chanel Tsang from Toronto, Canada who shares a lovely meditation from her podcast Peace Out called "Ready, Set, Grow!" inviting listeners to move their bodies and imagine what it might be like to be a seed. We also made a special Earth Day version of this episode

May 7, 2020 • 22:50

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 2

This Week in the Multiverse: World Tweaking - The Easy Way to Build Your Own Alternate Earth Pt. 2

This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories about alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show springboards from a play, "The Perfect Al Capone," into a lesson on world building writing exercises for kids. After you give it a listen, head to http://www.kidslisten.org/activity-podcast for more detail. Also check out sgwilson.net for printable worksheets!

May 6, 2020 • 14:24

Unspookable: Zombies

Unspookable: Zombies

Stories of the walking dead permeate many cultures, but have you ever wondered if zombies could actually exist? On this episode of Unspookable, we'll ask what exactly is a zombie? Where did the word come from? And why are they so popular today? Recommended for middle graders ages 8+.

May 5, 2020 • 20:32

Aaron’s World - Microraptor

Aaron’s World - Microraptor

Aaron’s World is a fun and imaginative science-themed audio adventure for kids. It’s a 50-episode story that follows the time-traveling adventures of a little boy and his trusty computer companion, as they explore the prehistoric world. In this sample episode, Aaron takes to the treetops to introduce his listeners to a prehistoric Microraptor. To learn more about the Aaron’s World podcast visit www.MyDogRocket.com You can find the Audio Adventure activity mentioned in this podcast at the link be

May 4, 2020 • 9:12

Curious Kid Podcast: Curious about Snakes

Curious Kid Podcast: Curious about Snakes

In episode 83, we learn about snakes, thanks to a fantastic listener suggestion from Stowe of North Bend, Washington.  Stowe wants to know what snakes eat, can snakes climb, and do snakes bite?  We are going to answer all his questions with the help of Dr. Ben, who treats people with snake bites.

May 1, 2020 • 17:58

This Week in the Multiverse: Ginormous Make your own Story Scavenger signs

This Week in the Multiverse: Ginormous Make your own Story Scavenger signs

In this episode, listen to the first part of the story Ginormous, a tall tale about a boy who discovers that he has inherited the powers of the American tall-tale legend Paul Bunyan, the famed lumberjack. Listen to the episode here. After the episode, do the activity - a guided lesson in creating Story Scavenger signs, a way to make Choose Your Own Adventure-type stories you can post around your neighborhood! Details below.

Apr 30, 2020 • 15:50

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Fina's Coronavirus Diary

The Fina Mendoza Mysteries: Fina's Coronavirus Diary

Fina Mendoza, our 10-year-old detective, is stuck at home. Her teacher has assigned a living history project: keep a coronavirus journal for future historians to use a primary source. Listening to this first day’s entry, we learn that her congressman father is working on a Rules Committee report about allowing Congress to vote remotely, investigating whether Fina will get an unemployment check since she can’t do her dog-walking job, and following Fina as she solves the mystery of the missing TV

Apr 29, 2020 • 15:58

Story Spectacular: The Weather Girl

Story Spectacular: The Weather Girl

There once was a little girl who loved to play outside. Each day the weather would change and the little girl would find an exciting new way to play outside. But what happens when the weather is thunder and lightning?   Two SPECTACULAR activities for you. Go online to http://storyspectacular.com/story-squad Check out "Weather Girl Match Up" for a printable activity coloring page. Click on "Outdoor Activity Bucket List!" for the full checklist. Or make up your own bucket list. What are 5 activit

Apr 28, 2020 • 14:38

Eat Your Spanish: Fruits!

Eat Your Spanish: Fruits!

Today's episode is all about fruits, and how to say them in Spanish!  Join Evan and Vanessa for a fun lesson and a fruit filled sing along!  Then at the end of the episode we'll join our friends Mrs. Elephant and Mr. Mouse on an exciting trip to visit a fruit farm!

Apr 27, 2020 • 20:54

April Eight Songs & Stories: Gnomes at Home

April Eight Songs & Stories: Gnomes at Home

Willowwood and her brother Scritch are all stuck inside. But they are not just kids, they are also  gnomes! So what do gnomes do for fun? You’ll find out!   After you listen to the story, there’s an activity for you to do that’s just like the gnomes in today's tale. There is a link in the show notes to download the materials to get you started. If you like today’s activity, you can find all sorts of fun projects and stories for your little gnomes at https://aprileight.com/

Apr 24, 2020 • 9:36

Hello Family: Super Hearing or Super Sight!

Hello Family: Super Hearing or Super Sight!

In this episode we talk about if your family would like to have super hearing or super sight and give you a Superhero Creation worksheet to do together!

Apr 23, 2020 • 4:21

The Good Words podcast: EDIFYING

The Good Words podcast: EDIFYING

In this episode, specially updated for the Covid-19 pandemic, Miss Lynn talks about, "edifying." Includes recurring segments, "Ads that Subtract," "Say What?!?" about the expression, "A rising tide lifts all boats," and a "Do Over" discussion with family therapist Emily King about, "The Special School."

Apr 22, 2020 • 31:29

Book Power for Kids: Book Reviews Good Enough to Eat!

Book Power for Kids: Book Reviews Good Enough to Eat!

"What if you had the power to bake your feelings into a cookie? It would be wonderful! Unless you were having a bad day... Leilani reviews Bakers Magic by Diane Zahler Plus, our foolish pancake episode and instructions for making your own pancake masterpieces!"

Apr 21, 2020 • 19:44

Cool Facts About Animals: Earth Day!

Cool Facts About Animals: Earth Day!

Join Cool Facts About Animals for this special Earth Day episode about extinct animals! Learn about two animals that have gone extinct, one that is close to extinction, and one that scientists thought was extinct, but isn't! The CFAA Crew also give you lots of great ideas for how kids can help protect animas and the earth. After the episode, head to KidsListen.org for activities you can do at home, including measuring your yawn gape and making a maze out of straws.

Apr 20, 2020 • 21:12

Activist, You! - Environmental Activism with Ryan's Recycling

Activist, You! - Environmental Activism with Ryan's Recycling

Today, we join Lindz Amer, Host of Activist, You! and 10 year-old environmental activist Ryan Hickman of Ryan's Recycling! They talk about proper recycling technique, Ryan's favorite kind of donut, and how we can get rid of the big trash island in the ocean! After Lindz talks to Ryan, we're going to collect all of the recyclables we have at home, sort them, and make them into a robot!

Apr 16, 2020 • 24:22

Be Calm on Ahway Island: Hello!

Be Calm on Ahway Island: Hello!

Tanner toad greets a new friend with the customary "Hello!" Since the other toad doesn't respond, Tanner tries a different approach.

Apr 15, 2020 • 19:39

Little Stories for Tiny People: The Moon's Side of the Story

Little Stories for Tiny People: The Moon's Side of the Story

The Moon's Side of the Story is an original story that tells the long history of human technology, up to and including the moon landing. All of this is told from the MOON'S perspective. How will the moon react when the creatures that have been doing all the weird stuff down on the blue planet finally make their way to his surface? Listen and find out. After the story, engage your own imaginations with related activities!

Apr 15, 2020 • 23:01

Story Spectacular: Myrtle Goes Outside

Story Spectacular: Myrtle Goes Outside

Myrtle is a houseplant. She lives on a shelf and spends her days looking out the window, longing to go outside. One day Myrtle’s wish comes true! Let’s tag along with our foliage friend on this tree-mendous adventure. Then afterward we have an EPIC Nature Scavenger Hunt!!! Get the printable activity page from today's episode and more fun activities for kids here: http://storyspectacular.com/story-squad

Apr 14, 2020 • 17:05

Girl Tales: Nova's Lab! Meeting Katherine Johnson

Girl Tales: Nova's Lab! Meeting Katherine Johnson

In this Girl Tales episode, kid scientist, Nova turns into a moon rock and meets the real life NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson! Learn about how the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission were able to enter the moon’s orbit and how Katherine Johnson helped successfully land their rocket ship on the moon. Plus! There's an activity to learn more about orbital mechanics.

Apr 13, 2020 • 16:01

Buttons & Figs: Gorey Nonsense with author Lori Mortensen

Buttons & Figs: Gorey Nonsense with author Lori Mortensen

On this episode we sail in a sieve to the land of Edward Gorey, with author Lori Mortensen to show us the way. Ms. Mortensen just released a biography of Gorey titled, "Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey." On this episode you'll get to hear about Gorey's life, his unique style and his love of anagrams! Join Buttons & Figs listeners as they come up with silly names using the letters of their names, just like Edward Gorey did. You'll also get to hear how Lori Mortensen does research for h

Apr 10, 2020 • 31:26

Be Calm on Ahway Island: Magical Chair

Be Calm on Ahway Island: Magical Chair

After moving to a new home, Winfield the wheel chair decides to help Brian find new friends. Will the magical chair find them at a colorful park? Find the activity for this episode at Kidslisten.org/activity-podcast

Apr 9, 2020 • 27:17

The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Solo Robo

The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Solo Robo

On today's episode, two robots travel to a planet to explore, but end up confronting a strange alien who lives there. The problem is: The story cuts off before the robots can figure out what to do! It's up to you, the listener, to finish the story! Send in your endings to earth@finncaspian.com.

Apr 8, 2020 • 25:57

Noodle Loaf: Fortress of Groovitide

Noodle Loaf: Fortress of Groovitide

A series of interactive music themed games to get you singing, moving, drawing and laughing.

Apr 7, 2020 • 20:18

Girl Tales: Nova's Lab! Becoming Malala Yousafzai's Microphone

Girl Tales: Nova's Lab! Becoming Malala Yousafzai's Microphone

In this episode, kid scientist, Nova travels to Norway in 2014 to become Malala Yousafzai’s microphone as she accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about how microphones work and Malala’s fight for girls’ education. Plus! Make your own megaphone with just paper and tape!

Apr 6, 2020 • 11:51

This Week In the Multiverse: Video Games from Other Earths

This Week In the Multiverse: Video Games from Other Earths

This Week in the Multiverse is a podcast of skits and stories that aim to find laughs and thrills in the idea of alternate Earths. Recommended for the middle-grade set, ages 8+. More info at multiversethisweek.com. This special Kids Listen Activity edition of the show takes clips from past episodes to help set up a guided lesson in creating your very own parallel Earth! After you give it a listen, head to http://www.kidslisten.org/activity-podcast for the step-by-step instructions laid out in th

Apr 3, 2020 • 13:13

Unspookable: The Black Plague

Unspookable: The Black Plague

On this episode of Unspookable we look back at The Black Plague and other historical pandemics to see how working together and trusting science can help in times of confusion. Recommended for middle graders ages 8+.

Apr 2, 2020 • 24:33

Story Spectacular: April fools Day

Story Spectacular: April fools Day

Today we will celebrate April Fools Day by telling jokes, playing pranks, singing a song and even hearing some foolish "fake" facts. There will be lots of fun friends stopping by, including real-life listeners just like you. It's sure to be the best April Fools Day ever!!! NO FOOLIN'

Apr 1, 2020 • 23:05

Curious Kid Podcast: Lightning and Thunder

Curious Kid Podcast: Lightning and Thunder

In this episode, we learn about lightning and thunder.  What causes lightning?  How hot is lightning?  Can you have lightning without rain?  Can you have thunder without lightning?  Olivia interviews Greg, a meteorologist, to ask him some questions about lightning and thunder and see if some of the things we've heard about lightning and thunder are true.   Find supplemental activities at KidsListen.org/Activity-Podcast

Mar 31, 2020 • 16:09

Best Day Yet

Best Day Yet

Today we're teaching you a 20 second hand washing song that you can sing every time you wash your hands. This song was inspired by the ancient practice of loving kindness, and it reminds us to take a moment to wish ourselves and our worlds kind thoughts.

Mar 30, 2020 • 7:24

Aaron’s World - Origin of Dinosaurs

Aaron’s World - Origin of Dinosaurs

Aaron’s World is a fun and imaginative science-themed audio adventure for kids. It’s a 50-episode story that follows the time-traveling adventures of a little boy and his trusty computer companion, as they explore the prehistoric world. In this sample episode, Aaron and FLASH must figure out why they have been teleported to a Mesozoic jungle where dinosaurs are just beginning to evolve. To learn more about the Aaron’s World podcast visit www.MyDogRocket.com You can find the Dino Doodle activity

Mar 27, 2020 • 15:27

What If World: What if Dinosaurs Were Alive Today

What If World: What if Dinosaurs Were Alive Today

The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration. Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys. If you want some questions to use as story prompts, try our What If Question Generator!

Mar 26, 2020 • 18:28

Timestorm: The Storm

Timestorm: The Storm

Timestorm is a serialized audio fiction podcast about time-traveling twins from Newark, New Jersey. In this episode, Alexa and Beni Ventura are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to preserve their culture’s true history.This episode was originally released on 8/1/19. Credits and show notes are available at: timestormseries.com/episodes/episode-1-the-storm-s1!86963  For accompanying activity, visit: https:/

Mar 25, 2020 • 22:07

Tumble: The Case of the Sparkly Minerals

Tumble: The Case of the Sparkly Minerals

Today, Tumble is sharing their episode, The Case of the Sparkly Minerals. In this episode, we take a trip to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, where we get special behind-the-scenes tour of their mineral collection. Plus, we learn what makes rocks sparkly. This episode comes with an activity to make your own classification system. We have a step-by-step description and printable guides available on kidslisten.org/kids-activity.

Mar 24, 2020 • 17:42

Little Bedtime Stories

Little Bedtime Stories

A special Kids Listen Activity Podcast Episode of Little Bedtime Stories! Check KidsListen.org for more, and accompanying activities!

Mar 23, 2020 • 11:20

Book Club for Kids - The Crossover

Book Club for Kids - The Crossover

Khalil, Novaun, Kyle, Kofi, and Joseph from Watkins Elementary on Capitol Hill discuss Kwame Alexander's Newbery Award winning novel about brothers and basketball "The Crossover" with host Kitty Felde. The fifth graders speak frankly about their own relationship with siblings and even admit to a tear or two when an older sister went away to college. Our celebrity reader is LA Laker Tarik Black. Kwame Alexander joins us as well.

Mar 20, 2020 • 23:33

Good Words Podcast: Fungible

Good Words Podcast: Fungible

In this episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "fungible" with excerpts from the book Henry Ford's Own Story by Rose Wilder Lane, a "Do Over" about "The Popular Girls," and concluding song, "Black Socks."  As always, it also includes, "GET IT?!?!?"

Mar 19, 2020 • 34:07

Cool Facts About Animals: Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt

Cool Facts About Animals: Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt

We are coming up on our 100th episode, and this one is one of our most popular of all time, and for good reason. We get to speak with Dr. Schmidt, who invented the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. Do you kow how he invented that index? He got stung. A lot. And then told people about how much each one hurt on a scale from 1 to 4. It’s a really fun episode, filled with lots of animal facts from a super cool scientist. After the podcast ends, it’s time to get started on the activity! Head to http://www.

Mar 18, 2020 • 29:13

The Past And the Curious - Bridges!

The Past And the Curious - Bridges!

Two tales connected by bridges. First, Emily Roebling winds up as a lead engineer in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the first American woman to find herself in such a position. Second, Sonny Rollins, one fo the greatest saxophonists in history isn’t happy with his playing, despite the fame he receives. His days on a bridge change his life. Also quiz time, and a visit from Dr. Awkward, the Palindrome Professor. Featuring Mick Sullivan, Meg Samples, Graeme Gardiner, and Lani Powers. Original

Mar 17, 2020 • 27:31

Introducing the Kids Listen Activity Podcast

Introducing the Kids Listen Activity Podcast

For years Kids Listen has been the leader in kid-focused podcasts, and over the next little while we're coming to a podcatcher near you with an extra layer of engagement. As parents and kids adjust to spending more time at home, we'll be offering some favorite member episodes, in addition to supplemental activity suggestions. Join us for learning and fun!

Mar 15, 2020 • 1:17

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