Ready for some fun? Janet Schreiner from the Cat's Pajamas joined me for a lively conversation about her career in the kids/family music industry. She has been making spreading joy through music and musical theater and her enthusiasm is completely infectious. Be sure to listen until the end of the show to hear her version of the classic 'Jellyman Kelly' from her new record 'Kitten Kaboodle'. It's available wherever you get your music! Continue reading Episode #138 – Janet Schreiner on the site....
Jul 12, 2018•36 min
Team Handball! It's an Olympic Sport and it is so fun to play. I talked to Mila Manevska from the DC Diplomats who taught me all about this incredible sport. You'll really understand how this is a global sport and why so many people really love to play the game! Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #18 – Mila Manevska on the site.
Jul 09, 2018•33 min
Tobi (Ashley Tobias) wants you and your family to accept yourselves and stand up to bullying! Her new project Be True To You is all about helping kids through difficult situations. Tobi has had an interesting and varied career and it was great to hear her talk about this new project and how personal it was to her. You'll definitely want to check out her music, you will find her song 'Bitty, the Bee' if you listen all the way through this episdoe. And be sure to check out the video below which is...
Jul 02, 2018•27 min
Imagine having the most incredible workplace in the world and it was just steps from your home! That's the amazing life that Mr. Singer leads. He's also got a band, Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies, and they just put out an awesome new record called, 'Going to a Party'. Don't miss this really fun talk as well as Mr. Singer's song 'Your Sunny Smile'. Continue reading Episode #136 – Mr. Singer on the site....
Jun 28, 2018•29 min
It was an incredible honor to be able to sit down for a conversation with Kenji Lopez-Alt. We covered a lot of ground including food, science, and music! Kenji wrote an incredible book 'The Food Lab' that will help you think about your food and cooking in a whole new way. I hope you enjoy this one! It's dedicated to Josh the Lawyer who is Kenji's biggest fan. Big thanks to Sister Good Stuff for letting us use her office! Continue reading Episode #135 – Kenji Lopez-Alt on the site....
Jun 25, 2018•34 min
I got a chance to speak to Molly Stinson from Kids Obstacle Challenge. It was awesome. We talked about what Kids Obstacle Challenge is and how much fun kids have participating and getting ultra muddy. She also assured me that it wouldn’t be too difficult for a fella like me (out of shape dad-type). Give it a listen and if you’re in the Bay Area you can sign up using discount code GOODSTUFF15 for their upcoming event on September 15 and 16. Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #17 – Kids Obstacle C...
Jun 20, 2018•17 min
Lou and Frank Gallo have both been making music for kids and families separately for many years. You can even that kids and family music is the family business! They've finally come together to make a record and it's awesome! You may know Lou from Lou Gallo and the Very Hungry Band, and you may know Frank from Rolie Polie Guacamole You may not know that, just in time for Father's Day, that Lou and Frank teamed up to form a band called Like Father Like Son, and they just put out a brand new recor...
Jun 14, 2018•33 min
Falu recently released her first family record called 'Falu's Bazaar' and it is a treat! Falu and I dug into the music a bit as well as the significance of the languages she sings in. This record is rooted in tradition and I was so happy that Falu was willing to share so much with me. I think that you will agree that it was a great and educational experience and conversation. Passing tradition on is so important. Stay tuned all the way until the end of the show to hear Falu's song 'Hulululu Bus'...
Jun 04, 2018•36 min
Scott Weaver has created a replica of San Francisco that is as large as 5 refrigerators. What makes his creation spectacular is that it is made entirely out of toothpicks and has tracks on which ping pong balls can travel through his city. My family had the pleasure of meeting Scott at the Exploratorium in San Francisco where he told us about his work. We then continued the conversation for the podcast. You're going to find Scott's story incredible. From toothpicks to massive Christmas light dis...
May 30, 2018•38 min
Get the scoop behind the podcast with the greatest name and it's creator, Mick Sullivan! Mick produces the outstanding The Past and The Curious podcast which is all about history and is designed for kids. We talked about music, the podcast, and Louisville among other subjects. Be sure to check out Mick's podcast and our other friends at kidslisten.org Follow the Hashtag #kidslistensummer to see what all of your favorite family friendly shows are up to! It was great to catch up with Steve Denyes ...
May 24, 2018•42 min
Enter Marky Monday's world! It's full of important things like chickens, superheroes, and dairy. Yes dairy! It was great to get to know Marky Monday and hear about the work that he's done. He's got a live show that can't be missed. Be sure to check out his website for tour dates. Your kids will love it! Stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode to hear 'Chick Chick Chicken' which my kids totally love as well as 'Superheroes'. Be sure to get a copy of his latest record 'Marky Monday's Adve...
May 21, 2018•36 min
If you need inspiration to get outdoors and see the world then you have got to check out Hiker Steve. He's all about helping people cultivate their passion for being outside. In many cases it's a family affair for him too. He loves to hike with his son. Be sure to check out his website to stay updated on everything that he's up to. He shares many beautiful photos and is a very good social media-er. Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #16 – Hiker Steve on the site....
May 15, 2018•24 min
Mother's Day is this Sunday, so be sure to treat the mother's in your life to the beautiful and fun new record by Cheri Magill. The album is called 'Tour Guide', and it is all about Cheri's journey through motherhood. You can hear the brand new song 'Tour Guide' if you stay tuned all the end of this episode. Cheri and I bonded over some shared parenthood experiences. You must be sure to show the Mother's in your life Cheri's video for the song 'Crazy'. They will most definitely relate! You can s...
May 11, 2018•32 min
ime to rock with Erick and Brendan from Spaghetti Eddie! We had a really fun talk and I think you’ll really like their brand new album which is the fifth volume of family music that they've released. Check out all their videos as well! Be sure to stay tuned all the the way to the end to hear their fantastic new song ‘Let’s Go Explore’. Continue reading Episode #128 – Spaghetti Eddie on the site....
May 07, 2018•39 min
Sara Lovell is back with an incredible new record, ‘Wild is Everywhere’. Stay tuned all the way to the end of show for the brand new song ‘Rhinoceros Under the Bed’. Sara’s new record came out on April 20th, and she’s got lot’s of cool stuff lined up to mark the release of the album. You can see her at the album release concert in Oakland on Saturday, April 28. Get your tickets here! Check out her new video for the song Bounce: Continue reading Episode #127 – Sara Lovell Returns! on the site....
Apr 23, 2018•28 min
John Demers has had a very unique and cool career in showbiz. Ever thought about being an actor as a younger person? He did it! Ever watch the West Wing? He was on it! Ever dreamed of creating your own educational TV show and filming it in your home town? He did it! It's called Rusty Bucket Kids, and you're going to love hearing about it. It's quickly approaching the 10th anniversary of the show, and I was thrilled to get to talk to John about some of the behind the scenes work that went into ma...
Apr 20, 2018•38 min
Lisa and Mike like to go on vacation. Don't you? The main difference is that Lisa and Mike like to go on bicycle vacations. They ride their bikes everywhere! They've even started bringing their kids along. They document their trips of their Youtube Channel. You'll learn a lot from hearing how they prepare and be super jealous of some of the places that they've been! Here's a special treat - Mike also has a career as a musician for kids! He's the guy behind two kids albums, Howdy Tunes and Rainbo...
Apr 17, 2018•45 min
I got to meet up with Melita and Isaac at Isaac's house in Oakland not too long ago. I had such a nice time talking with them about their partnership, and kinda putting them on the spot to say nice things about each other. Which they did! I also got to hear them perform several songs just for me! Don't worry, you'll hear them on this episode as well. Melita and Isaac work really well together and it was so fun to see them interact and talk about the music that they make. They're intentional in t...
Apr 10, 2018•50 min
Do you know anything about bitcoin? I know nothing. I had another talk with Joel Salvino from Good Stuff Sports #14 because in addition to being an expert hiker/backpacker, he also knows about bitcoin. Joel did the best that he could to teach me, but I'm pretty sure I just don't get block chains and mining for bitcoin. Anyhow, it was really fun, and you'll probably get it quicker than I ever will. I also talked to Nik Lettuce, whose brand new podcast for kids and families 'Nik Lettuce Clubhouse'...
Apr 06, 2018•36 min
Talking with Lori from Music Monkey Jungle was a blast. She is high energy and fun. Just like the music she makes! We had a great conversation about music and what she studied in grad school! ORFF! You'll have to listen to find out what exactly that is. If you're looking for fun music with all kinds of great messages and opportunities for movement then Lori and Music Monkey Jungle have you covered Continue reading Episode #123 – Music Monkey Jungle on the site....
Apr 03, 2018•51 min
Don't worry, it's not that Stinky... My new buddy Adam from Stinky Ninja told me the story behind the songs and stories. Stinky Ninja have got great quality music and a ton of videos to share. Every week they release a new video and they're starting live performances. If you're in Australia you've got to check them out! Check out their song 'Tres Amigos Stinky' at the end of the show. Continue reading Episode #122 – Stinky Ninja on the site....
Mar 27, 2018•36 min
He's back! If you listened to episode #11 you know how much the Good Stuff Family love Johnny Bregar's music. It was such a treat to welcome Johnny back to talk about his new record 'Imaginary Universe'. Be sure to listen all the way through to hear the full new song 'I Play Music'. Continue reading Episode #121 – Johnny Bregar Returns! on the site....
Mar 21, 2018•28 min
Have you ever done any long distance backpacking or hiking? I've tried a little, with no success. Joel Salvino on the other hand loves it! So much so that he's trying to create a new connected trail system called the Wild West Trail in the Idaho area that would be the HUGE! I learned a ton during this talk about supplies and gear. Get outside and hike. Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #14 – Joel Salvino (The Wild West Trail) on the site....
Mar 16, 2018•27 min
Mat Reiffe has had a really cool, and different, music career. He was instrumental (pun!) in helping Kidz Bop become the global phenomenon it is today. Now he’s involved in another project called Lullapop Lullabies which is lullaby versions of some of the biggest hits in pop music, and they sound goooooood! Really good. And don't miss a very very special 4+1 Continue reading Episode #120 – Mat Reiffe (Razor & Tie Records) on the site....
Mar 13, 2018•31 min
This episode will definitely spark your creative thoughts! Tami and Greg from the Paper Canoe Company have some really amazing projects for kids and families that you have to check out! This quote from their website sums up what they are all about 'Paper Canoe creates stories that make kids feel like grown ups and make grown ups feel like kids.' Do you think that Tami looks familiar? Well, she just might if you've seen the Never Ending Story where she played the role of the Child-like Empress! I...
Mar 06, 2018•50 min
I love The Go! Team. The music that they make is phenomenal and brilliant and incorporates so many different styles that I love. I was thrilled to be able to talk to Ian Parton from the band about the song 'Chain Link Fence' from their brand new album 'Semicircle'. I loved that the lyrices talked about working on a relationship. The ideas are as important for adults as they are for kids. Granted, this episode is a bit of a departure, but I do think there are a lot of relevant ideas for kids and ...
Mar 02, 2018•28 min
I got to talk to Pevan & Sarah during the hottest part of the Australian summer. I mostly spoke to Sarah actually, and Manny another big part of Pevan and Sarah. Pevan was keeping cool in the air conditioning and couldn't make our chat. That's ok with me. I don't know how much I'd have to say to a tiger! Luckily Sarah and Manny were really fun to talk to and could answer all of my questions about Pevan without putting me in danger. You'll love hearing about some great music makers from Austr...
Feb 27, 2018•33 min
Mr. Eric hosts and is a major part of the creative team behind What If World. I am a major major fan and so are my kids. I will even directly point you to episode #65 which Mr. Eric just released this week. He asked me to be a part of the show! I had such a blast. Hope you'll check that out, and I think you'll enjoy this conversation with Mr. Eric as much as I did. We got into it! So fun. What if World is a podcast for kids and families that improvises stories out of "what if" questions that kid...
Feb 20, 2018•31 min
Do you love what you do? Alex 'The Zaniac' Zerbe does! He's a family friendly comedian who also juggles and happens to be a world record hackey sack-er. There's also a "Love" themed 4+1 just in time for valentines day. You should also follow the hashtag #allkindsoflove brought to you by many of your friends at Kids Listen. All kinds of different takes on the theme of Love from some of your favorite kid and family friendly podcasts! Be sure to check out Book Power for Kids, Book Club for Kids, an...
Feb 13, 2018•38 min
Prolific! Clever! Fun! All of those words describe Uncle Dox. He's a hip hop loving kids musician from Minnesota who is putting out all kinds of great music! He is also a partner in a brand new band called banana². We'll get to that at some point soon, right Unc? Be sure to check out Uncle Dox's music here and listen for his song Ooey Gooey Dewey at the end of the show! Continue reading Episode #114 – Uncle Dox on the site....
Feb 09, 2018•31 min
