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Silly News with Samantha Baines

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Stories for Kids

All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn't know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London.

If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabaines

Support the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabaines

Samantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY and THE NIGHT THE MOON WENT OUT available at all good bookshops.

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Episodes

sheep jumping, otters and nosey chairs

People jump sheep for sport (don't try this at home). A new skate park with a cool name. Otters keep their favourite stone in a pocket. A woman got her nose stuck in a chair and had to call the fire brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2025•5 min

Poop park, lambs and a rooster that skips

There is a theme park based around poop in South Korea. A man taught his rooster to skip with him with a skipping rope. 300 people move 9000 books. Donkeys carry lambs in their coats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 2025•6 min

Roger the rescue dog and penguin post

Roger the rescue dog, the penguin post office in Antartica, claw machines and an ostrich escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2025•6 min

70 snakes and fake tigers

Finding 70 snakes in your house, climbing big ben, extreme holidays and painting dogs to look like tigers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2025•6 min

Huge cake, a rave and too many eggs

A life-size Sabrina Carpenter cake, swallowing earrings (don't try this), a man who stole a lot of creme eggs (don't try this either) and a 105 year old lady has a rave for her birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2025•6 min

Farts and dinosaur wee

Nice smelling farts, rainbow octopuses, teddy bear models and dinosaur wee in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 2025•8 min

Mermaids, otters and penguin stones

NEW longer episode! You asked and we listened - let us know if you prefer weekly or daily shorter ones? Otter chaos, mermaid tails, penguin stones, ducks balancing stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2025•5 min

fake sun

No sun for nine days means hoisting a picture of the sun in the sky in Dublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2025•1 min

queen as cake

A life-size statue of the Elizabeth I was made out of rice crispies and marshmallows in Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2025•2 min

rabbit island

An island ruled by bunnies in Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2025•1 min

Grandma stand

Book in time to speak to a Grandma in New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2025•1 min

hippo stroll

Hippos walk down a street in South Africa... are they bloated?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2025•1 min

stamp fun

When you reach 100years old in Barbados you get your own stamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2025•2 min

dog football

A dog tried to play in a football match in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2025•2 min

don't eat socks

A puppy was found with 44 items in his stomach including 24 socks ... he is okay though! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2025•2 min

puddle legs

Someone put some legs in a puddle and it's getting a lot of attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 2025•2 min

No drama llama

Llamas let loose in a care home in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 2025•1 min

octopus escape

An octopus escaped from an aquarium and found it's way back to the sea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 2025•2 min

really old jeans

Some really old jeans from a shipwreck sold for £92,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 2025•2 min

googly eye man found

The person putting googly eyes on statues in Oregan has been found! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 2025•1 min

100,000 eggs

Someone stole 100,000 eggs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2025•1 min

deer calling championships

Germany holds the national deer calling championships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2025•2 min

pothole land

Some residents in Wales created pothole land to protest against all their potholes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2025•2 min

poo balls

Balls of poo washed up on beaches in australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2025•2 min

Flying cat

A cat got left on the plane and ended up taking three flights instead of one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2025•2 min

name change

An Australian changed his name to Aussie Trump because he is a fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2025•1 min

monkey business

Monkey's cause a power cut in Sri Lanka for millions of people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2025•1 min

Animal q

A queue of cabybaras walked down the street in Brazil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2025•1 min

squats payment

In Romania you can get a bus ticket for free if you do 20 squats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2025•2 min

spotty zebra

A polkadot zebra has been spotted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2025•1 min

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