Katie Stone is the volunteer host and producer of The Children's Hour radio show and podcast. The show's goal is to bring informative, entertaining and engaging radio programming to listeners of all ages, showcasing local kids and kid-friendly organizations, while involving kids in all aspects of the production. Katie works with a crew of dedicated children who help produce the show, including writing and voicing scripts and reviews, helping choose jokes, show themes, music and guests, and assis...
Apr 07, 2020•39 min
What an honor to be able to talk to Paul Reisler about Kid Pan Alley on the occasion of the amazing organizations 20th anniversary. You may remember that I talked with Paul back on episode 112, and we got a lot of backstory on him and what his incredible organization does. Be sure to listen to the title track 'Best Friends' from the brand new Kid Pan Alley record 'Best Friends'. "Kid Pan Alley celebrates its 20th Anniversary inspiring and empowering children to work together to create their own ...
Mar 30, 2020•29 min
There's really not a cooler sound than a tennis ball being hit. I can't even do an impression. I love tennis. It's a great game. I was so excited to talk to Esther Forrester from Brainiac Tennis about her program, and what she does. Now get out there and work on your backhand! Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #25 – Esther Forrester on the site....
Mar 26, 2020•20 min
"From Parker & Alexander, creators of the popular children’s rock duo Spaghetti Eddie, comes a family-friendly musical take on beloved Bible stories, All of Us: Bible Songs for Everyone. All of Us: Bible Songs for Everyone presents story songs that, in these days of cross-cultural exploration, really do belong to “all of us,” told through upbeat, eclectic music with a lilting sense of rhythmic pulse and a laid-back, melodic charm. The result is a vibrant musical experience designed to engage...
Mar 20, 2020•36 min
Here's a great conversation with M Dorsett about her new book 'The Lion and the Elephant'. She's got a great approach to how she created the book, and it's a different and very creative way for kids to get involved with the story. If you want to purchase the book go to chibur.info/books and enter the code GOODSTUFF to save 10%. Continue reading Episode #247 – M Dorsett on the site....
Mar 16, 2020•26 min
Mr. Doug is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter who loves making music for kids and family. Talk about prolific - he's released 7 EP's and there's so much great music still to come. He's making kid tested and father approved music which you all will love. He's silly, and he "knows nonsense". Be sure to check out 'The Gross Song' at the end of the episode. It's gross... and great! Continue reading Episode #246 – Mr. Doug on the site....
Mar 13, 2020•35 min
Get ready to Moove to the Moozika! "Bilingual singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music educator Jesse Goldman brings an even dozen of the biggest hits from his acclaimed, Brooklyn-based Moozika! music classes and Moozika! band to his debut family album, Moove to the Moozika!" Be Sure to listen all the way through the episode to hear his song 'Brooklyn Baby'! Continue reading Episode #245 – Jesse Goldman on the site....
Mar 10, 2020•30 min
PJ Library sends free Jewish children's books to families across the world every month. We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and traditions that are important to you. " I had the opportunity to chat with Meredith Lewis who is the Director of Content at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and PJ Library. We talked about the PJ Library program's beginnings...
Mar 02, 2020•26 min
I can't really say much more about Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies than this: "Hand crafted Progressive Funk with sweet caramelized ear candy and subtle nutty Reggae overtones that fills a void on the Children's Music Scene." Tasty! Be sure to check out 'Belching Fire' from the Halloween themed album 'Something's Brewing it's Halloween'. You're kids (and you) will love it!` Continue reading Episode #243 – Purple Fox and Heebie Jeebies on the site....
Feb 24, 2020•33 min
"Kare Strong began her creative life as a poet but it wasn’t until she discovered songwriting that she found her creative home. “My songs are tender stories,” says Kare. “They are woven from the innocence of children, faeries, and the beautiful natural world, then sprinkled with joy, poetry and imagination.” Her family music celebrates her deep admiration and appreciation for animals, nature and children. Her association with Josh began as student to his teacher and their relationship as collabo...
Feb 10, 2020•32 min
It's an international edition of the Good Stuff Kids Podcast this week as I had a conversation with Marissa from Young Folkies: "Young Folkies is a regular live music session for babies and toddlers (0-5yrs) based in North East London run by professional musician and singer Marisa (Marisa is a parent too!). Marisa plays folky, acoustic versions of nursery rhymes and original new songs. Puppets and toys only add to the sing-along fun." I love getting the opportunity to talk to people who are not ...
Feb 03, 2020•28 min
It's brand new Grammy winner Jon Samson sharing his background and the story behind his amazing record 'Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype'. This is a great conversation. "As a Musical Therapist, Jon worked extensively through the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for children on the autism spectrum. He's been guest lecturing at Columbia University and other higher education facilities on his approach to working with special needs and how it relates to the general population. As a Performer/Prod...
Jan 29, 2020•37 min
Again Again (Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook) have created an album of really really good music that your family will love. It's thoughtful, fun, funny, deep, musically sophisticated... I mean, what else do you need? Make sure to check out 'The Kids Are Here (First Day Of School)' to get a taste of the way Again Again rock! Continue reading #239 – Again Again on the site.
Jan 21, 2020•31 min
Oran Etkin has travelled the world and through his musical project Timalooloo has created music for kids and families that builds bridges and brings people together. His brand new album 'Finding Friends Far From Home: A Journey with Clara Net' showcases what Oran is all about. In his words his work with Timbalooloo is "Fostering Fluency In The Language Of Music" You can hear that mission in the song 'Kutapira' which is featured at the end of the show! Continue reading Episode #238 – Oran Etkin o...
Jan 14, 2020•30 min
Ditto Kiddo! That's the name of the great new album from Stephen Michael Schwartz. Great song too! Be sure to listen all the way through to the end of the episode to hear the whole song. Get the scoop from Stephen about this awesome new album and all the thought and care that went into the music. Continue reading Episode #237 – Stephen Michael Schwartz Returns! on the site....
Jan 10, 2020•29 min
Little Miss Ann from Chicago is in the house! We talked about her music and what inspires her to make music for families. She has taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music and has gone on to make several award winning albums. "Little Miss Ann plays upbeat,down to earth interactive music in several different music styles. Little Miss Ann has performed extensively for diverse audiences throughout Chicago and beyond." Be sure to check out her song 'Ube' at the end of the show! Continue reading Ep...
Jan 06, 2020•27 min
It's a mega return pod from some of the Good Stuff Kids Podcasts favorite musicians. Ginalina has just released a brand new full length album, Super Stolie has a brand new bilingual EP, and Alison Faith Levy has just released a brand new Channukah instant classic called 'All I Want For Chanukah Is A Ukelele'. It was great talking to all three of these amazing musicians again. At the end of each artists segment you will hear their songs. Gina Lina's 'Save The Mighty River' Super Stolie's 'Fuerte ...
Dec 16, 2019•48 min
My buddy, The Forest Feast herself, Erin Gleeson returns to the Good Stuff Kids Podcast to talk about her family trip to the Mediterranean which inspired her brand new book. The Forest Feast Mediterranean features tasty vegetarian dishes that your whole family will love. It was especially cool to talk to Erin, and her husband Jon about what it was like travelling abroad with two very little kids. They shared lot's of interesting insights! This new book is a perfect holiday gift for anyone who li...
Dec 10, 2019•35 min
Want to be a Tower of Royal Power? Then check out this conversation with Culture Queen. She's all about positivity and helping kids feel good about who they are! Check out her song 'I Like The Me I See' at the end of the episode, and you'll be feeling good and funky for hours afterwards. Continue reading Episode #233 – Culture Queen on the site.
Dec 06, 2019•30 min
Have you ever had an awesome conversation with a singing principal? A real life school principal? Like a get sent to the principal's office principal? Well, Al deCant, the Singing Principal stopped by to talk about education, and his incredible music for families! Have you ever learned about numeracy? Me either! Luckily the Singing Principal was there to teach me all about it. He also shares some real stats about why movement and music go so well together. Al will flip your idea of what a princi...
Dec 03, 2019•31 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Getting the opportunity to speak to the ground breaking and barrier smashing Dr. Jen Welter was a privilege. We talked about football, and never letting an obstacle stand in the way of our dreams. Dr. Jen was the first female coach to work on an NFL sideline. She played tackle football, and we got into a fairly in depth conversation about the difference between having football instinct and being coachable. It was so interesting to hear about how her education has helped her t...
Nov 25, 2019•40 min
Let's get funky with Micah from Dadada and the Dinos! In his words "Dad-centric funk describes my life pretty well". If you know anything about the Good Stuff Kids Podcast then you know that Dad-centric funk also describes... me! "Dadada and the Dinos combine Funk and Soul from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s into something new. From their Philadelphia home the Dinos make music to get the whole family moving! When they’re not jamming out the Dinos enjoy not being extinct, ice cream, and evolving. Kids ...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min
I had the pleasure of talking with Dennis Scott, who produced the incredible 'Thank You, Mister Rogers' album. It's a star studded affair with Mister Rogers compositions performed by Mickey Dolenz, The Cowills, Rita Wilson, Tom Bergeron, Kellie Pickler, and many more. Dennis Scott and I covered a lot of territory during this conversation, and I learned a lot about him, and his wide ranging career as well as a lot about Mister Rogers that I did not know. Make sure you listen to Kellie Pickler's v...
Nov 18, 2019•44 min
Ooooh yeah. I loved talking to Dan Elliott from Pointed Man Band about his music and specifically the brand new record 'Amongst the Tall Trees'. You've got to hear the song 'Go!'. It's awesome. A blast of energy and fun that will make you want to get outside and play. It's just an appetizer too. The whole album is awesome. Enjoy this convo with Dan! Continue reading Episode #229 – Pointed Man Band on the site....
Nov 12, 2019•38 min
Dave Kinnoin returns to talk about his new project with his band Grin Brigade. This is a supremely catchy 29 song album, and you'll love Good Stuff Kids record holder Dave talking about his group's excellent new album. Parents, if you're looking for music that is witty, clever, fun, and catchy then you need to check this one out. Check out the title song 'All I Do Is Hop', and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Editors note * I say at the beginning of this episode that it's #227. It's a...
Nov 08, 2019•27 min
It's time to get jazzy with Camille Harris! Have you ever seen the baby on the subway that brings joy and smiles to everyone? Camille has, and she's written an instant classic song about the subject and it's on her brand new record 'Baby On The Subway'. This is also definitely the first episode of the podcast where the I got to talk about Snarky Puppy! Jams Galore! Make sure you listen to the whole episode to hear Camille's song 'Baby On the Subway'. Continue reading Episode #227 – Camille Harri...
Nov 05, 2019•23 min
Happy Halloween! Celebrate with you little monsters by getting to know Stephanie Leavell! She's a board certified music therapist and a mom, so she has a pretty good read on what very young kids want to hear. From her website: "Stephanie is the creator of Music for Kiddos, a website to help parents and educators find the music that's right for their kiddo. She's mom to a spunky young daughter, a seasoned performer, an experienced music educator, and a board certified music therapist. Stephanie i...
Oct 29, 2019•35 min
Narwhals and Waterfalls are here to teach us about SEL or Social and Emotional Learning through music. Both Paige and Adrien are classroom teachers who take their expertise and put it to music to help kids understand and manage their emotions. They were helpful to me during the course of this interview. You'll notice that it is just Paige and Adrien that you hear. That's because my side of the conversation didn't record. Good thing Paige and Adrien taught me a valuable lesson so that I knew to b...
Oct 23, 2019•23 min
It's time for a lesson in GaGa! The sport of champions that so many grew up playing at summer camps. Talon Athletics is going to bring the joy and competition of GaGa to you. It's time to get in the pit for some rage in the cage! Talon Athletics hosts GaGa tournaments and camps, so check them out. Armond and Scott know what they're talking about and they'll make you a GaGa believer! Continue reading Good Stuff Sports #23 – Talon Athletics on the site....
Oct 17, 2019•22 min
From the 716, to the Talking Heads, to Frozen Fractals, to the Pacific Northwest, to musical surprises I had an amazing time getting to know Jessa Campbell. She's also amazingly patient, knowledgeable, and fun. Her project Jessa Campbell & the Saplings brand new record 'Can You Feel It' is educational and well crafted with a thematic hat tip to the Pacific Northwest in every song. Be sure to listen to her song 'Can You Feel It' at the end of the episode. Continue reading Episode #224 – Jessa...
Oct 14, 2019•31 min
