This is the coolest. I talked to Jonathan Horton who is an author, speaker, ninja warrior, and medal winning Olympic gymnast. It was amazing to hear Jonathan’s story and talk about his athletic achievements. We talked about his book, ‘If I Had Known: Life Lessons From An Olympic Pro Athlete’, his experiences at the Olympics, his training, risk taking, and his time as a competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Jonathan’s openness and honesty when talking about what it takes to be an elite athlete wa...
Apr 30, 2019•40 min
Carly Ciarrocchi is here! We covered all of the ground (s) from coffee to her time on various TV shows and other projects that will delight your whole family. Continue reading Episode #193 – Carly Ciarrocchi on the site.
Apr 25, 2019•36 min
This interview with Mr. Jon has been a long time coming! I originally emailed with Mr. Jon in the summer of 2017 - and finally... finally we were able to connect and make it happen. Mr. Jon and Carrie shared their musical story and what inspires them to create music for kids and families. That awesome song you heard? It's called 'Play My Drum' and it's on the new record 'Rock and Rhyme'.Mr. Jon & Friends is Parents’ Choice Award winning music for kids and their families.This energetic family...
Apr 15, 2019•33 min
"One of the brightest stars to come out of the DC metro area kids' music scene is Parents' Choice Award-winning Rainbow Rock Band, which performs more than 120 live shows each year. Kids and families around the country await the appearance of the band's second album". Kate Moran came on the show and we had a blast talking about all things Rainbow Rock! Be sure to listen all the way until the end of the show to hear the song "Lee Lee the Lizard" from the brand new record 'Total Eclipse of the Rai...
Apr 09, 2019•33 min
Happy April Fool’s Day! This year I pranked myself by skipping episode #189 and going straight from episode #188 to episode #190. Absent mindedness in episode numbering aside it was a pleasure to welcome Sonia De Los Santos to the Good Stuff Kids podcast. “Sonia was born with a smile on her face (that’s what her mom always says) and she can easily find the things in the world that bring her joy. On ¡Alegría!, a bilingual album for families, Sonia thought deeply about the elements of her life tha...
Apr 01, 2019•36 min
It's a lot of work to be a pirate. And I had no idea! Luckily I got to talk to Captain Tom Mason who taught me a lot about what is needed to swab the decks and hoist the sails and keelhaul. I've never had an opportunity to get to know a pirate before and Captain Tom was very willing to share because his pirate wisdom is as vast as the seven seas! Stay tuned all the way until the end of the show to hear the song 'It's A Lot Of Work To Be A Pirate' from Captain Tom and the Blue Buccaneers album 'I...
Mar 26, 2019•28 min
"The Secret Mountain, is a Montréal based, multilingual international publisher of high-quality award-winning books for children, has also published The Hummingbird Sings and Dances and We Were Made for Each Other this fall." I got a chance to talk to Roland Stringer, the Publisher of the Secret Mountain company, about two new book/music projects from the Classic Folk Sing-Along Songs series that include beautiful illustrations and equally great sounding music by artists like Sin and Swoon. Stay...
Mar 19, 2019•34 min
Let’s get into it with Danny Weinkauf! We talked a ton of tunes, especially about his new record ‘Inside I Shine’. We talked about Danny’s ongoing time as a member of They Might Be Giants as well as what it’s like to strike out on his own with Danny Weinkauf and the Red Pants Band to make music for kids and families! You can hear the whole title track from the album, ‘Inside I Shine’, at the end of the episode.”Grammy Award-winning artist and longtime bassist for They Might Be Giants Danny Weink...
Mar 12, 2019•40 min
Yee haw! It's rodeo time here at the Good Stuff Kids Podcast. Hopalong Andrew, the urban cowpoke, stopped by to talk all things New York City and his new album 'Howdy Do! Songs of the Urban Cowpoke'. We talked about why Cowboys talk the way they do, where does the language of yee haw come from? Where are the best spots in New York to do your wrangling, and if Hopalong Andrew is any good with a lasso. Yipee aye oh! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear Hopalong Andrew's song 'Howdy Do!...
Mar 04, 2019•31 min
Mr. Ben Bowen is a prolific (4 records last year!) and very well rounded musician. His records sound unique and appeal to music fans of all ages (even the music snobbiest Dads). He runs his own music school for families too! What doesn't he do? Play in an instrumental Post-Rock Trio? Nope, he does that too."Mr. Ben has been working with children for over 25 years, and since 2011 has been sharing music and songs with little ones of preschool age as both an early childhood music educator and an en...
Feb 25, 2019•42 min
I had a blast talking to Danny and Sarah from The Not-Its! My family has been listening to their music ever since we desperately needed songs about taking a bath or helicopters. The Not-Its had us covered. We talked about the formation of the band as well as their brand new record ‘Ready or Not’. We also touched on why the Pacific Northwest is such a hot spot for kindie acts. Stay tuned all the way until the end of the show to hear their new song ‘The Battle of Curriculum Night’. Continue readin...
Feb 19, 2019•42 min
Environmental issues are at the forefront of a lot of parents list of concerns. Martin and the Green Guitar is making music for families that will educate us on what we can do to lessen our environmental impact. Martin and I had a great talk, I learned a lot. Especially about the impact that plastic straws are having on our oceans. Stay tuned all the way to the end to hear Martin's song 'Where Does Garbage Go' from his new album 'We Are All Connected'. Continue reading Episode #183 – Martin and ...
Feb 15, 2019•41 min
Prepare yourself for some sweet and soulful sounds. Evan and Vanessa join me to talk all about their new album 'In Our World There Are No Strangers'. This was a great talk and you'll want to hear a very beautiful and emotional (in a good way) story from Evan about how they believe in and are inspired by the those in their lives. Be sure to listen all the way until the end to hear the song 'Sun Sun Sun'. It's a beauty. Continue reading Episode #182 – Evan and Vanessa on the site....
Feb 12, 2019•47 min
This one's a double whammy! It was a pleasure to welcome grammy nominee and returning guest Tim Kubart and new favorites, and also grammy nominees, Frank & Deane to a very special pre-grammy edition of the Good Stuff Kids Podcast. Be sure to listen to Tim's full song 'Oopsie-Do' and Frank and Deane's 'I Blew My Kazoo At The Zoo' after their respective interviews. Good luck to all of the nominees! Be sure to check out my conversations with other nominees Lucy Kalantari and Falu. And check out...
Feb 07, 2019•57 min
Sukey Molloy is here for episode #180! We talked a lot about child development, particularly brain development, and her brand new record 'Five Little Oysters." It was fascinating to hear how Sukey uses different artistic mediums and her knowledge on other subjects to enhance her music. "Sukey Molloy puts a big smile on traditional favorites and mixes them with original songs, poetry, and a story for the release of her fifth album, Five Little Oysters! Listeners are invited into a personal, intim...
Feb 04, 2019•46 min
"Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won’t find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. Written by women, non-binary, and trans male playwrights, Girl Tales offers a feminist twist on classic fairytales, fables, and myths. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these radio plays burst to life at the to...
Feb 01, 2019•25 min
The Space Chums are "The Galactastic Rock Band For The Kids Of The Universe". Galactastic indeed! The Space Chums have the rock n' roll chops to appeal to both kids and families. They go all out for their live shows with videos, lasers, fog, and robots! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear their song 'Calling All Space Cadets'. It's time to blast off! Continue reading Episode #178 – The Space Chums on the site....
Jan 28, 2019•34 min
Sometimes things don't work out the way we plan. That's the case for EZ the main character in Bob Katz's "EZ And The Intangibles". It's a basketball story, but more so it's a story of resilience that young athletes will relate to and learn from. Bob and I talked about hoops, refereeing, youth sports, and about his book. If you have a young athlete in your home they will enjoy this conversation and Bob's book. Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #21 – Bob Katz on the site....
Jan 24, 2019•32 min
Here she is! Margot Bevington is a teacher and musician who makes joyful and gentle music that you and your family will enjoy. This is her first podcast interview and she knocked it out of the park. We talked music and about her studies which include Avante Garde music. It blew my mind! It was so cool that she took time out of her day job which is teaching music to high school students (and many other ages) to talk to me. Continue reading Episode #177 – Margot Bevington on the site....
Jan 21, 2019•34 min
Mi Amigo Hamlet is here! He's got energy and a passion for family music and teaching that will touch your heart immediately. Continue reading Episode #176 – Mi Amigo Hamlet on the site.
Jan 16, 2019•38 min
Joel did it! He hiked the entire Wild West Trail. Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #20 – Joel Salvino Survived The Wild West Trail on the site.
Jan 11, 2019•23 min
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to talk with Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza. Dan is a grammy winning musician and bandleader who has teamed up with Yuriana Sobrino and his wife, Claudia Eliaza, to create a "Sensory Friendly Comic Folk Opera" called Night Train 57. We talked about how why creating sensory friendly live music experiences for families are so important and what inspired them to move in this direction. Continue reading Episode #175 – Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza on the sit...
Jan 07, 2019•38 min
It's winter break! That means lots and lots of family togetherness. Which means lots and lots of opportunities to get frustrated with all kinds of behavior. Luckily I talked to an expert on how to handle these times as parents. Carla Naumburg is a clinical Social Worker, Parent Coach, and Author. Her latest, 'How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids', will be released soon and it is guaranteed to help. Carla took the time to help me out with some pointers that will be beneficial to you as wel...
Dec 21, 2018•45 min
The Nik Naks originally caught my eye on Instagram. I saw that they were working on a book and plush toy to go along with one of their songs. I’m always curious about the direction that music takes people, so I reached out. We exchanged a few emails and set up a time to talk. Sam and JF are incredible musicians who are making it work on the Las Vegas scene. I love Las Vegas and it was interesting to hear from Sam and JF about what their lives as working musicians was like. Of course, I also had ...
Dec 18, 2018•30 min
It was a total pleasure to welcome newly-minted Grammy nominee Lucy Kalantari to the show. Talking to her was so joyful and fun. We talked about her artistic journey from "adult contemporary" (you've got to hear her say it) to her upbeat jazz-age inspired music for kids and families. Continue reading Episode #172 – Lucy Kalantari on the site.
Dec 13, 2018•37 min
Tim Seston is a master storyteller and family musician. His brand new record 'On A Roll' is filled with witty wordplay and upbeat fun songwriting. Tim and I talked about a wide breadth of topics from where he lives, to stories he tells, to the music he makes. Be sure to check out his website and facebook page for tons of content your family will love! "Tim’s friendly vocals make some of the tougher concepts he sings about more accessible. “Bright Red Truck” explores several emergency situations ...
Dec 10, 2018•33 min
It was an honor to have Frances England back on the show to talk about her brand new record, 'Blue Skies and Sunny Days'. We really got into the music. Frances recently won the top Fids and Kamily award for album of the year. It's that good! Frances' music is in high rotation in our house, and I know that many other people love her music. She's an excellent person as well. Be sure to stay tuned through the end of the show to hear her brand new song 'Carefree'. Continue reading Episode #170 – Fra...
Dec 04, 2018•23 min
Lee Overtree and the Story Pirates Podcast were critical to the creation of the Good Stuff Kids Podcast. I vividly remember my son and I listening to the Story Pirate's podcast as we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco to Marin. We loved it from first listen. I was so happy to have a chance to talk to Lee about all aspects of the Story Pirates. It's more than a podcast, it's a program that goes into schools and teaches writing and creative fun. You will not believe how many Story P...
Nov 29, 2018•39 min
What a treat to get to talk to mother and daughter team Ruth and Emilia! Can you imagine making music with your daughter or mom? That would be amazingly fun! Ruth and Emilia love each other's company and really love working together. Of course, they love each other too! They have a brand new award winning record out called 'The Spaceship That Fell In My Backyard." The concept is so fun. You're going to want to check Ruth and Emilia out with your family! It sounds like a show that you don't want ...
Nov 26, 2018•30 min
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for bands like The Green Orbs who are making certified and bonafied awesome music for kids and families. It's extra special because Eddie and Heather are brother and sister! Their brand new record, 'Thumb Wrestling Champions', is awesome in every way and not just because Abraham Lincoln shows up. You can hear the full title track at the end of this episode. The Green Orbs are truly pushing their digits to the limit (maybe the best line in recorded music, you'll h...
Nov 19, 2018•35 min
