Behind the Actors Studio: Allegations
You probably have an idea of how long we can keep running the same joke into the ground! Your idea is wrong.
Jan 21, 2015•19 min
The Children's Hour of Knowledge
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Episodes
Episode 45: The Afterlife and Telegrams
What do you get when you take a show that's Just "4" Kids, divide by two, subtract one, and struggle on in the face of overwhelming loss and grief? That's right--the all-singing, all-dancing, all-mysteries-revealing SEASON FINALE! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fuzzpapi , tmokonen , northern87 , DJ Chronos , sandyrb , and StonedB , used under Creative Commons license....
Jun 25, 2014•10 min
Episode 44: The Future and Decisions
Hey, everybody runs into hard times once in a while, over and over again, no matter what we try to do differently. But you know what will always be there for you? The future--and the Children's Hour of Knowledge! Join us as we close our eyes and go rushing forward into a better yesterday... tomorrow! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by elliottmoo , malexmedia , ngruber , kingsrow , reg7783 , vmgraw , StonedB , sandyrb , bone666138 , DJ Chronos , Zarkonnen , KingofPampers...
Jun 19, 2014•8 min
Episode 43: Mnemonics and the Food Chain
Ah, zoology--the special branch of science dedicated to worshiping the mysteries of life! Where do we come from? How do we smell? What drives animals to weave their complex and beautiful dance of dominance, cruelty and death? We'll never know unless we... ask somebody! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by sittingmonkeyanim , Zabuhailo , Reitanna , AntumDeluge , wisslgisse , vedas , Autistic Lucario , Elfman-Rox , pepv , acclivity ,...
Jun 11, 2014•7 min
Episode 42: Comparative Theology and Ursine Health
Sure, the CHK is Just For Kids, but what about the universe of universities? This week, Bongo and Davey take a minute to "cap their gowns" and leap looklessly into the world of academia! Joined by a noted "Doctor" of Divinity , they'll live, laugh and learn more about the kind of education that gets you... higher! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by CapsLok , stewdio2003 , altfuture , and Setuniman ....
Jun 04, 2014•8 min
Episode 41: An Episode In Three Parts
Music. Finance. Literature. Animals... and the handicapped. Today, as never before, we're proud to bring you our most restrained and dignified episode yet. The kind of real storytelling. We've always wanted to do. From the hills of Appalachia to the deepest inner city. From yachting to romance. From past to present. A look into the future. Of this... puppet... life. Guest-starring the phenomenal Joe Hills as Prufrock J. Endoplasm! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by nick...
May 28, 2014•8 min
Episode 40: The Judicial System and Gaseous Byproducts
There's plenty of "raps" to "beat" this week, but we're not talking about hop jams--Bongo and Davey are here to explore the wonders of trial by jury with their very own lives! Be sure to pay attention to hear a spectacular collection of guest puppets, or we'll hold you in contempt... of my heart! Featuring a SECRET SURPRISE GUEST who will get his credit next week! This podcast includes samples from the Free Sound Project by odditonic , soundmary , mredig and RutgerMuller ....
May 21, 2014•7 min
Episode 39: Stages of Grief and Dietetics
Sometimes, we have people who really matter in our lives, and sometimes those people are gone. It's a tough subject for our boys to tackle, but fortunately, Matronly Margaret is here to help them deal with it! It's going to be fine!!! ITS FINE!!!!! THERE ARE EVEN SOME POOP JOKES This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by Pogotron , altfuture , RutgerMuller , and Srehpog ....
May 14, 2014•7 min
Episode 38: Reading and Medical Technology
Ah... remember high school? Yearbooks? Textbooks? Matchbooks? Of course you don't! The Hour of Knowledge is for Kids Only! But if you did remember, I'd urge you to read the "fine print" about your memories. They may be closer... than they appear! Carolyn is voiced by the brilliant Angela Webber of the Doubleclicks ! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fons ( 1 , 2 , 3 ), chipfork , and juskiddink ....
May 07, 2014•9 min
Behind the Actors Studio: Guided Meditation
Take a journey with us... a journey through history... through innerspace... through possibly the dumbest thing we have ever put on magnetic storage media...! This ridiculous podcast contains selections from a recording of the Danse Macabre , used under a Creative Commons license.
Apr 23, 2014•12 min
Episode 37: Brains
Have you ever really thought about your brain? Like REALLY thought about it? Trick question! You can't. It's a paradox. Bongo, Davey and returning guest Profoctor Daniel are here to help you stop thinking... and stop doing! Profoctor Daniel is voiced by the amazing Kris Straub ! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by altfuture , THE_bizniss , Kyster , martinimeniscus , and deathmasterwa ....
Mar 26, 2014•9 min
Episode 36: Music and Salvation
Ever wondered where the sun sets? Where the rainbow goes? Why birds can fly over it--but you can't? Even on a plane? Join us as we explore a musical mystery years in the making, and unravel the secret of why the chicken crossed... the sky! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by tgfcoder , derficker and Pogotron , as well as "The Lake" by Severed Fifth , used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license....
Mar 19, 2014•8 min
Episode 35: The Digestive System and Brachiation
What's for dinner? Or, perhaps we should be asking--what WAS for dinner? That's the "mystery" afoot at the Pirate Broadcast Center, but don't worry: Davey, Bongo, and a special surprise guest are "just in case!" This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by--get ready-- adcbicycle , Alvinwhatup2 , CastIronCarousel , oxymore , Benboncan , dobroide , payattention , BMacZero , ecfike , Project_Trident , danieldouch , lolamadeus , Eneasz , LampEight , bulbastre , FreqMan , XxBirdoxX ,...
Mar 12, 2014•7 min
Episode 34: Video Games
Are you hungry for a "power pellet?" Want to "level up" in "intelligence?" Well, luckily you don't have to go to the arcade this time--we've got a new episode streaming down your cybernet, packed with bleeps, bloops, bits, bytes, and enough pixels to make you... sick-cell! This podcast features a special guest appearance by Ashly Burch of Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin' and Baked Goods ! It also features samples from the Free Sound Project by Pogotron , TicTacShutUp , oxymore , Benboncan , dobroide , J...
Mar 05, 2014•7 min
Episode 33: Fireworks and Chemistry
What happens when you mix eight milliliters of Bongo, ten centimeters of Davey, forty pounds of surprise guest and a little bit of knowledge? Stand back, kids, because the results might just be... chemical! This podcast contains samples from freesound.org by (get ready) gallagho , beatbed , wildweasel , adcbicycle , CGEffex ( 1 , 2 ), pierrecartoons1979 , Jon285 , Robinhood76 , watupgroupie and NoiseCollector ....
Feb 26, 2014•6 min
Episode 32: Pirate Radio
What's that? You've scented something on the breath of the wind? Are the rumors possible?! Tune your ear to the frequency of magic, and cross-reference by the longitude and latitude of the unknown, because the Children's Hour of Knowledge is... back! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by PaperJam , Kulanan , steveygos93 , and kjackson . Special thanks to an unknown hero of MIDI composition....
Oct 22, 2010•7 min
Episode 31: PHYSICZ N GREAT XXXPECTATIONS
YO I THINK IM A GET ME SUM O THEM NEW GUCCI SCARVES. DETROIT COLD AS A B*TCH IN OCTOBS N I BET ID LOOK FLY IN ONE O DEM. MAYBE SUMTHIN IN FUCHSIA IF IT GOES WIT MY FUR COLOR, KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN PUPPET, LOL This podcast contains a samples from the Free Sound Project by wildweasel , Filipe Chagas , Therac-25 , hello_flowers , audible-25 , CGEffex , sapht , ssaada1 , and Robinhood76 . Special thanks to secret guest star Kara Neary!...
Oct 06, 2010•6 min
Episode 30: Babies Redux
Ah, spring... the time for change and renewal! Rebirth! Regular birth! Afterbirth! "Eww," you say? That's nothing! Just wait 'til you see what's coming "down" the "pipe" as we slide headfirst out of the season... finale! This podcast features a return performance by special guest Erika Moen of DAR: A Super Girly Top Secret Comic Diary ! It also includes samples from freesound.org by THE_bizniss , mikaelfernstrom , Erdie , bennychico11 and Rock Savage ....
Apr 20, 2009•6 min
Episode 29: Rap Battle
No joke intro for this episode, we're just glad it's over with. Jesus CHRIST that was hard. We are never making fun of anyone who raps for a living again.* *lie This episode features samples from ccMixter and freesound.org by Andino Mobin ( 1 and 2 ), luffy , bennychico11 , Rock Savage , and CJ Fresh ....
Mar 30, 2009•8 min
Episode 29 Teaser
Uh-oh, kids! Turns out episode 29 needs just a little more "lovin'" while it's still in the "oven." But what's to sustain you this week, you ask? Try these sixty seconds of delicious... filler!
Mar 19, 2009•1 min
Episode 28: Raw Foods and Max Weber
Another fragrant Detroit spring is in the air, and we all know what that means--it's audit time! Join Matronly Margaret, her "boys" and a special surprise guest star as we take another perfectly normal, harmless journey into... children! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fons ( 1 , 2 , 3 ), chipfork , juskiddink , bennychico11 and Rock Savage ....
Mar 11, 2009•6 min
Episode 27: Nightmares and Canada
Smells like poutine spirit! Been a while since we had a guest puppet from beyond our borders, eh? Let's "agree" to "freely" "trade" some "Americanism" with our neighbors from the... knowledge! This podcast contains a sample from the Free Sound Project by RobinHood76 .
Mar 05, 2009•5 min
Behind the Actors Studio #3
Who needs a new episode this week? We've got something even better! Listen close, and you might just hear the music... of laziness!
Feb 26, 2009•13 min
Episode 26: Smoking
When Davey brings in a guest puppet who wants to "just say no," it's a surprise to more than just our audience! Join us on this magical journey of confrontation as we "just say yes..." to you! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by themfish , SpeedY , FreqMan and kjackson ....
Feb 19, 2009•5 min
Episode 25: A Very Special Episode
Better put away those Genius Caps and put on your Feeling Fedoras, kids. It's time to "rap" from the "heart" as our special musical guest brings you a little straight talk from the streets... of prison! This podcast features samples from the Free Sound Project by jack nesky , zeuss , danglada , reinsamba and Syna-Max ....
Feb 12, 2009•5 min
Episode 24: Skating and Vegetarianism
What's better than talking to a police officer? A police officer who wants to talk to you! Bongo and Davey take a "ride-along" to show you how we fought the law, and the law... fun!
Feb 04, 2009•7 min
Episode 23: MYSTERY!
The room is locked! The body has been found! The private eye is on the case, and the pressure's on to figure out who in the Treehouse Lab... is a MYSTERY! New to the podcast? Don't forget to check out the Christmas episode that started all this, not to mention our new Puppet Roll Call page!
Jan 29, 2009•8 min
Episode 22: Radiation and Marijuana
Come again, guv'nor? You say it's nineteen-hundred thirtysomething in the twentieth century?! Harken back to the days of lore as the present and future of the Children's Hour of Knowledge come face to face with the face... of its past! This episode features special guest Kristofer Straub of Starslip and Chainsawsuit !
Jan 22, 2009•6 min
Episode 21: Christmas Special
Reindeer and ruin! Carols and caltrops! A horde of guest stars and a howling good time! Think you can handle our spectacular holiday spectacle spectacular? We'll see you after a short break in the New Year, if we all... survive!
Dec 24, 2008•6 min
Episode 20: Sweaters and Checkbooks
The weather outside is frightening, but it's getting hotter by the minute in the Treehouse! Come on in and "suck our brains" as Davey and Bongo take a little two-on-one time with a working... professional! Featuring special guest Dylan Meconis of Family Man !
Dec 11, 2008•6 min
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