Best Kindie Podcasts (2024)

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Season 5 Ep 33 - CEE BEE TEATIME - EP Feature - "Songs to Sing and Talk About" 21:27

1d ago21:27

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Charlotte Talbot, the creative force behind Cee Bee Teatime, returns to the show to talk about her upcoming EP "Songs to Sing and Talk About". A bit of a departure from the music and movement songs in previous releases, these are geared towards families and will leave space for creativity with the backing tracks! Songs featured in this episode incl…

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9. Sharing Kindness One Cup at a Time with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation 39:23

3h ago39:23

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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Have you heard Alex's story and her mission of kindness? At just 4 years old she knew she wanted to help her doctors find a cure for cancer so that other kids didn't have to go through the battle. She started with a single lemonade stand. Others joined in and ultimately earned 1 million dollars together. Since then …

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ROB WATZKE: Improv Artist & Editor 51:21

2h ago51:21

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An improv artist and teacher for nearly 40 years, and he has applied those principles to all facets of his work as an editor, writer, director, and actor. He is the founder of Turbine Arts Collective, a Los Angeles nonprofit dedicated to the exploration of creativity, where he teaches weekly workshops in improvisation. After graduating from the Uni…

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SHANNON SEDWICK: Siren of Satire 46:18

7h ago46:18

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The co-founder of Esther’s Follies comedy troupe & club, an actor, singer and successful entrepreneur who undoubtedly helps to “Keep Austin Weird.” Esther’s has kept audiences laughing for more than 47 years. The live comedy revue — part SNL with a Texas twist, part modern vaudeville and Magical Mystery Tour — is like nothing else on the national c…

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Season 5 Ep 32 - THE RELATIVE MINORS - Album Feature - "Most of What We Do Is Sleep" 38:16

4h ago38:16

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Matt Robertshaw of The Relative Minors returns to the show to talk about their most recent album "Most of What We Do Is Sleep". The theme of sleep is approached from many different lenses throughout, and he shares 4 songs and song stories with us to showcase that theme. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Most of What We Do Is Sleep 2 - Laz…

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Season 5 Ep 31 - SUZANNE JAMIESON - Album Feature - "Love Is" 36:10

2d ago36:10

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Suzanne Jamieson returns to the show to talk about the inspiration for her new album and about her recent and amazing trip to Europe. "Love Is" is an album about Love in many shapes and sizes, and she shares 5 songs and song stories with us to highlight that theme. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - 8 Hugs 2 - Best Bud 3 - I Turn Towards L…

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ANDREW TSAO: Progress through Process 49:03

2d ago49:03

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A versatile director of theatre, film & television with credits ranging from series director on Home Improvement, produced and directed Working, Soul Man, and dozens of other prime time programs, including episodes of Friends (The Pivot! episode), Caroline in the City, Suddenly Susan, American Pie, Jesse, The Single Guy, In The House, The Jeff Foxw…

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35: Smallville with Moms - Euthenasia 1:27:56

11d ago1:27:56

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Show Notes: July 5, 2024 Zhuzh: (noun) a small improvement, adjustment, or addition that completes the overall look, taste, etc. of something Mom Guilt, how to manage it because it is never going away. Topics discussed from Smallville Season 1, Episodes 17-21 Assisted suicide Ending a cycle of bad habits “Quitting is a very hard habit to break.” Em…

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JOHN GILKEY: A Man of Characters 46:30

10d ago46:30

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An award-winning circus performer, actor, director and teacher who has performed internationally for more than four million people as a principal character with Cirque Du Soleil. John’s original and quirky routines are known for being an influential part of the contemporary circus movement that began in the 1980’s. John often collaborates with top …

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Season 5 Ep 30 - JENN CLEARY - Album Feature - "Dreamland" 33:07

11d ago33:07

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Jenn Cleary joins the show to talk about her evolution from blues rocker to children's musician. She talks about her new album "Dreamland" and how it can be a wonderful nighttime lullaby album for your young children. She shares 5 songs and song stories with us from the album. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Celtic Dream 2 - Sail Away 3…

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Season 5 Ep 29 - KIM NOLLER - Song Feature - "Big" 16:41

21d ago16:41

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Kim Noller returns to the show to talk about the first single from her upcoming album. The song is called "Big" and definitely gives off Disney vibes! She tells the story of who helped inspire it and also about her recent burst of creativity. Find the Song at: Spotify Coming Soon! The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 S…

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OKORIE "OKCELLO" JOHNSON: Chillest of the Cellist 44:53

17d ago44:53

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An Atlanta-based cellist-composer, looper, improviser, and storyteller, that has been featured on the Tamaron Hall Show, received a Kennedy Center Office Hours Artist Residency, and has been accepted as a sound installation artist for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2022 Biennale. Okorie is a co-composer and performer of a cello concerto Liminal…

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Season 5 Ep 28 - WENDY AND DB - Album Feature - "Back Home" 38:22

23d ago38:22

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Wendy Morgan and Darryl Boggs, known to all of us as Grammy-nominated duo Wendy and DB, return to the show to talk about their new albums. "Back Home" is their new release and they preview a new album set for 2025. They share some stories about making the "Back Home" and behind some great featured songs. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - …

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Season 5 Ep 27 - HUNK-TA-BUNK-TA (Katherine Dines) - Album Feature - "Seasons" 45:47

20d ago45:47

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Katherine Dines, creative force behind Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music joins the show to talk about her career beginnings in Nashville, the unique opportunity handed to her that set her on the children's music path and the very fun origin of the name Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta! She introduces her new album "Seasons" and features four songs and song stories. Songs featu…

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Season 5 Ep 26 - TWO OF A KIND - Song Features 30:55

28d ago30:55

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David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans join the show to talk about their career beginnings and transition to Children's and Family music that began in the 90's and has carried through the present day. They highlight important themes such as Equality and Social Justice in their music and share four amazing music videos and their song stories. Songs feature…

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COLETTE PERI: Unstoppable Stop-Motion Artist 49:34

23d ago49:34

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A stop-motion artist, photographer and creative entrepreneur who weaves magic into advertisements, marketing strategies and everyday life. Her mission is to empower others to unlock their creativity, awaken their imagination and take risks in pursing what they love. She is a stop-motion artist who makes video for brands and teaches creatives how to…

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Season 5 Ep 25 - MY FRIEND CHRISTOPHER AND THE DAD INFLUENCES - Album Feature 32:24

1M ago32:24

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Christopher Eckart, better known to us as My Friend Christopher, returns to the show to preview his new album with his band The Dad Influences. He talk about the band members and the process of pulling this album together, as well as sharing a few songs with us. Songs featured on the show include: 1 - Socks and Shoes 2 - Little Animals Dance 3 - Th…

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Season 5 Ep 24 - ALL AROUND THIS WORLD (Jay Sand) - Album Feature - "All Around This World: South and Central Asia" 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

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Jay Sand joins us to talk about his amazing project called All Around This World. A curriculum built to introduce and explore music from around the world, All Around This World also has some amazing albums out featuring music from Latin America and Africa. Jay shares his travel stories and his passion for this project and his work. He also shares t…

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BILL PERSKY: Golden Age of TV 51:07

1M ago51:07

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A legendary Emmy-award winning TV writer, director & producer who co-wrote many of the classic episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show and created the TV series That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. A former lifeguard in the Catskills mountains turned comedy writer for radio DJs at WNEW, Bill partnered up with Sam Denoff to write comedy for The Steve Allen S…

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Season 5 Ep 23 - THE HIGH MEOWS - Song Features 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Claire Dodin joins the show to talk about her amazing career in voice acting and how that led to the creation of her wonderful cat-focused music and animation show called The High Meows. Mixing fun characters, great animation and a multi-cultural story, The High Meows definitely stand out in the world of children's entertainment. Claire shares the …

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Season 5 Ep 22 - STEVE ELCI and FRIENDS - Album Feature - "All Together Now" 38:53

2M ago38:53

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The incredible Steve Elci returns to the show to talk about the numerous projects he's been involved in since his last appearance, which include the Rise Together compilation albums and his newest album "All Together Now". Steve shares the inspiration for creating the album, how it shapes his path going forward and shares the stories behind 3 of th…

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34: Smallville with Moms - Small Town Stuck 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

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Show Notes: June 7, 2024 Telluric: (adjective) of or proceeding from the earth or soil. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin Topics discussed from Smallville Season 1, Episodes 13-16 Small town stuck syndrome Peer pressure Past can bite you in the butt. Doppelgangers The actors getting more comfortable in their roles What is your deepest …

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LAURIE BERKNER: Kindie Music Maven 43:57

1M ago43:57

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A singer, songwriter, lyricist, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records with 15 award-winning albums, more than 1 billion total streams, and nearly 450 million YouTube channel views. Laurie has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the White House. Business Insider dubbed Laurie “the gold standard of the children’s music world.” As a …

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Season 5 Ep 21 - TOCK.earth - Song Feature - "Don't Be a Litterbug" 13:50

2M ago13:50

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June, Ian and TOCK from TOCK.earth join the show from beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand. We learn their story and we find out the story of the robot TOCK who is on a mission to keep the Earth clean and safe. They feature their song and video for "Don't Be a Litterbug". Check out the YouTube link below to see the interview and the music video! You…

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Season 5 Ep 20 - BIRDS OF A FEATHER, RONNIE BOY KIDS and MISTA COOKIE JAR - Song Features - "Jump into the Water" and "Calamansi Twist" 30:20

2M ago30:20

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An absolute treat of a show with four amazingly talented artists - Suzi Shelton, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann), CJ Pizarro (Mista Cookie Jar) and Ron Nery Jr (Ronnie Boy Kids). Suzi and Ann have formed a small supergroup called Birds of a Feather. Birds of a Feather share one of their new songs called "Jump into the Water" from their upcoming albu…

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CHERI OTERI: Comic Characters 37:06

2M ago37:06

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A Primetime Emmy Award nominee best known for her tenure as a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1995-2000. Cheri began her career in Promotions for A&M records for 4 years and joined up with the Groundlings, an improv-sketch comedy group based in LA. One night, a Saturday Night Live rep attended a performance with…

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8. Koala Kindy, Sneaky Snackers, and Replanting for the Future with Friends of the Koala 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Send a message to Teacher Katie! It's been a koala extravaganza with Team Kind Humans this month and it is continuing with another meaningful episode with Friends of the Koala. Listen in as Chloe, a koala rescuer, shares the inside scoop on what it's like to help koalas thrive and rejoin the wild. - Watch their koala documentary - Join the Joey Bud…

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JEAN FRUTH: Major League Visual Storyteller 43:44

2M ago43:44

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One of sports photography’s preeminent visual storytellers. Jean does much more than take pictures. With a diverse portfolio in portraiture and sports of all kinds, she is devoted to capturing the dynamism of her subjects and revealing the stories behind the images. She covered everything from wrestling to sailing, from basketball to volleyball to …

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Season 5 Ep 19 - SWEET POTATO MUSIC - Album Feature - "Pop Pop Bubbles" 17:05

2M ago17:05

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Leah Paul of Sweet Potato Music joins the show to share her story and talk about her debut children's album "Pop Pop Bubbles". She shares the songs and wonderful music videos for "Noisy Little Robot" and "Pizza" . YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/sBLD5hJp2XQ Find the Artist at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nBX0ECnJINGkZaT0biXCy?si…

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Season 5 Ep 18 - YOU AND US - Song Features - "Shake Shake" and "What If All the Guns Only Shot Rainbows" 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Nicole Porter of You and Us returns to the show to share new music videos for the songs "Shake Shake" and "What If All the Guns Only Shot Rainbows". We also cover the critically important work that she does with Emerald Sketch to help children throughout the world recover from trauma and traumatic events. YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/k-8H…

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Season 5 Ep 17 - LARRIKIN PUPPETS - Kids Song Features 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Brett and Elissa of Larrikin Puppets join the show from Australia to introduce us to their fun cast of puppet characters and talk about how they got started. Brett shares stories of getting in to puppetry and some cool people he met along the way and they both share some major goals for the future. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Dance …

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PHIL HENDRIE: Radio Personalities 43:04

2M ago43:04

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A creative comic genius known for concocting a cast of fictional characters all of whom he played live on air while also serving as the host of his national talk radio program. Hendrie actually started out as a disc jockey at WBJW 1440 AM in Winter Park, FL, a suburb of Orlando. After 15 years working as a disc jockey at stations across the country…

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JJ BARROWS: One Colorful Storyteller 43:28

2M ago43:28

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A color-forward visual artist, comic storyteller and the author of the new book Kinda Funny: Stories by a Full-time Comedian (with Four Part-time Jobs.) JJ takes her stories from the comedic stage to the comedic page in a comedy-club-meets-therapy-session collection of essays. From aging parents, awkward first dates, and avoiding the dentist to tra…

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Season 5 Ep 16 - KATHRYN THE GRAPE - Song Feature - "Love, Kindness and Peace" 18:10

3M ago18:10

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Kathryn the Grape returns to the show to talk about all of the projects she has been working on the last few years, how Kathryn Cloward and Kathryn the Grape work together and shares her new song "Love, Kindness and Peace", which features guest vocalist Samara Frances. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6gw0VBHfjhaBJtz7y8Q2st?…

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33: Smallville with Moms - Differences 1:45:01

3M ago1:45:01

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Show Notes: May 3, 2024 Lambaste: (verb) to criticize something very harshly. “Unstoppable” -Sia “I Wear my Sunglasses At Night” -Corey Hart Dealing with kid trauma. Topics discussed from Smallville Season 1, Episodes 9-12 Somebody save… Superman reference quotes Different parent reactions to superpowered kids. The Difference Between Men and Women …

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Season 5 Ep 15 - BRADY RYMER - Song Feature - "D is for Dancing" 30:42

3M ago30:42

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The wonderful Brady Rymer joins the show to showcase his new song and music video for "D is for Dancing". We learn about Brady's amazing career from his early days in the band From Good Homes which includes some fun stories about The Rascals and Dave Matthews Band, to making the transition to children's and family entertainment with Brady Rymer and…

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Season 5 Ep 14 - DANA RICE - Song Features - "I'm About 'Em (Big Big Dreams)", "Jeans" plus Bonus Tracks! 26:20

3M ago26:20

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Dana Rice returns to the show to share two great new songs. We also talk about her opportunity to travel to Ghana and Costa Rica to share her musical talent with children and adults alike. I've also had the honor of working with Dana on 2 songs for my Kindies Do the 80's album series! We also feature those songs as a special bonus. Songs featured i…

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Season 5 Ep 13 - TODD'N'TINA - Album Feature - "Bombastic" 20:51

3M ago20:51

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Good friends of the show Todd'n'Tina return to talk about their explosive new album "Bombtastic" and share the stories behind 3 of the albums songs and videos. Songs featured on the show include: 1 - Animal Crackers 2 - Aquaphobic Scuba Diver 3 - Undercover Turkey YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/O9RAndxzb-0 Find the Album at: Spotify https:/…

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Season 5 Ep 12 - POCO DROM - Song Feature - "Manta Ray" 19:18

3M ago19:18

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Paul Fryer of POCO DROM returns to the show to feature his amazing new song "Manta Ray" and the brilliant concept behind it. We talk about their upcoming festival shows in the UK and what the POCO DROM live show experience is like. Paul also previews the new album coming later this year. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2sWM…

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Season 5 Ep 11 - JADA'S CHILDREN'S MUSIC AND BOOKS - Album Feature - "Healthy Feelings" 23:39

3M ago23:39

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Jada Siwak, creative force for Jada's Children's Music and Books, joins the show from still snowy Northern Ontario to share her new album called Healthy Feelings. We talk about what inspired her to make this album and about the children's books she's working on inspired by the songs. Songs from "Healthy Feelings" featured in this episode include: 1…

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STEPHEN WILKES: Photography Focused 45:15

3M ago45:15

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One of America’s most iconic photographers, widely recognized for his fine art, editorial and commercial work. Stephen’s pictorial stories of Mainland China, California’s Highway One, Ellis Island, the ravages of Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy and an impressionistic study of Burned Objects set the tone for a series of career-defining projects that ca…

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7. Rescuing Koalas with Izzy Bee from Izzy's Koala World 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Do you love koalas? This episode is packed with all the koala cuteness you can handle! Listen in as Izzy from the Netflix hit show Izzy's Koala World shares all about her life with these unique animals. Would you like to help the koalas AND meet Izzy? Join Izzy and Teacher Katie in a LIVE, interactive class where yo…

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Season 5 Ep 10 - PATRICK ADAMS Presents: The Kindies Do the 80's Countdown Special 1:16:00

3M ago1:16:00

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In celebration of the release of Kindies Do the 80's Volume 4, I do a project overview to date by way of a special countdown. I rank the 49 songs that have appeared on the 4 volumes based on the number of Spotify streams the Original Version of the songs we covered have to date. Then for each, I'll play a little snippet of our cover version until w…

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Season 5 Ep 9 - AGAIN AGAIN - Song Feature - "Thank You Teacher (feat. Mister Cookie Jar) 12:41

3M ago12:41

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Anne Montone and Jen Nice from Again Again return to the show to talk about their awesome collaboration with Mista Cookie Jar called "Thank You Teacher". We also catch up on what Again Again has been up to since their Season 3 appearance on the show and what's coming up in the near future. Find the Song at: Spotify Coming May 3rd! The Featured song…

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Season 5 Ep 8 - KIM NOLLER - Album Feature - "Watch Me Grow" 18:02

3M ago18:02

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Kim Noller joins the show to talk about her debut children's album "Watch Me Grow" and how her teaching job rekindled a passion for writing songs and launching this new phase of her career. She features 2 songs from the album and shares their stories and how the videos were put together. Songs featured on this episode include:: 1 - My Sunshine 2 - …

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MATT MASON: Poetry Showcase 1:04:36

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It’s National Poetry Month and we are joined by the Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason who has run poetry workshops in Botswana, Romania, Nepal, and Belarus for the U.S. State Department. Matt’s poetry has appeared in The New York Times and he is a recipient of a Pushcart Prize as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and the Nebraska…

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Season 5 Ep 7 - CORY MCATEE - "Rock With Me" plus Bonus Tracks! 26:22

3M ago26:22

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Cory McAtee returns to the show with an awesome new song, a total ear worm called "Rock With Me"! She shares the story behind that song and as a bonus, we re-visit the song that propelled her into the kind music scene. I've also had the honor of working with Cory on 2 songs for my Kindies Do the 80's album series, ones that have her primed as an ho…

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6. The Incredible World of Plants with Richelle Gregg 21:41

3M ago21:41

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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Plants communicating with each other and telling time? What? You're not going to want to miss this episode with horticulturist and master gardener, Richelle Gregg. She's coming in hot with 5 amazing facts about plants you won't believe. Plus, you can grab your FREE nature scavenger hunt right here! Nature Scavenger …

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Season 5 Ep 6 - VAN SERENO - Album Feature - "Fables" 50:22

3M ago50:22

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Our good friend Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about his new album "Fables" and how famous fables from the past inspired his unique style of song storytelling for this album . We cover the importance we both put into making music videos and how he has used that extensively for this new album and his last one. He shares some songs and song s…

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Season 5 Ep 5 - ANDREW & POLLY - Album Feature - "Ahhhhh!" 1:04:05

3M ago1:04:05

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Grammy Nominated duo Andrew & Polly join the show to talk about a wide variety of fun, musical topics! An amazing story about how their first few songs caught on is followed by a discussion of their podcast called Ear Snacks. After that, we talk about their Grammy nominated album featured here on the show called "Ahhhhh!", their Grammy award experi…

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