Hey guys, I am very excited about our guest today. Grammy winning writer, composer and brand new entry to the world of kindie music as a solo performer Mr Danny Weinkauf is on the podcast. We discuss him writing music with They Might Be Giants, his time as a physical therapist, composing for college basketball and the power of red pants. To hear his music and video go to www.dannyweinkauf.com
May 09, 2014•32 min
On this episode we have Doris Muramatsu and JJ Jones about the kid band Django Jones. We talk about stream of consciousness music, make shift drum sets, long CD description areas in record stores and how awesome slow songs can be. You can find out about the band and their music at www.djangojonesband.com
Apr 18, 2014•31 min
Today on the podcast we speak with Sara Bingham, the creator of WeeHands a sign language program aimed at teaching sign language for children as well as enhancing language development. On the show we discuss the power of visual learning, baby manuals, caterpillar's, and how you sign the sounds of animals. The program can be found on her website www.weehands.com
Mar 21, 2014•34 min
Today on the podcast we speak with Sara Bingham, the creator of WeeHands a sign language program aimed at teaching sign language for children as well as enhancing language development. On the show we discuss the power of visual learning, baby manuals, caterpillar's, and how you sign the sounds of animals. The program can be found on her website www.weehands.com
Mar 20, 2014•32 min
The weeks guest in the amazing Kindie artist Jazzy Ash. Today on the show we discuss finding your musical niche, monikers, and the power of beads. Make sure you check out all of her music at jazzyash.com .
Feb 28, 2014•29 min
On the podcast we have Brian Gorman of Rock Band Land, an incredible organization that helps kids write and compose original music in workshop classes. Those songs are on an album called Rainbow Beast &The Rock Band Land Rockers Tales From The Monstrosity Scrolls. On the podcast we discuss the process of how the songs come about, the power of The Flaming Lips, and magic. The album is being released nationwide on Feb 11th.
Jan 17, 2014•31 min
It's the Holidays, so it's time for another Carpool Jam Holiday Edition. This is Version 2 for you! We feature artists like Fiona Apple, Ty Taylor, Todd McHatton, Darius Rucker and B.B. King . Have a very Happy Holiday everyone!
Dec 25, 2013•33 min
This episode of The Sounds Sweet Show is with Kindie music artist and video blogger Jason Didner. We talk about the expanding Kindie music scene, writing songs with your spouse, and the Yogi Berra esque abilities of his daughter. Check out his website at http://junglegymjam.com/.
Dec 03, 2013•29 min
I am so excited to bring you a two part podcast with one guest! Bryan and Neil of the dynamic music duo Koo Koo Kangaroo stop by the show to discuss "everybody shows, partying with Yo Gabba Gabba, and making music in Minnesota. The I ask them three silly questions minutes after their live show in LA is done! You can check out their videos, music and songs at www.kookookangaroo.com .
Oct 15, 2013•31 min
Hey, there Sounds Sweet folks! We have the very "animated" JC Little or as she is known on her blog The Animated Woman . On the podcast we discussed what draws her to drawing, crazy dogs, the meaning of animator, cutting the proverbial cord for both men and women and how to find compensation amongst creativity.
Oct 01, 2013•40 min
On the show I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Todd and Cookie. Todd and Cookie is the music and magical collaboration between kid music artists Todd McHatton and Mista Cookie Jar. I was trying to come up with a description but they said it best."A mystical, magical, rock & roll adventure for the whole family!!! A collection of songs, web comics & cartoons released every 3 months chronicling Todd and Cookie as they seek out THE CATAPULT OF DESTINY!" On the podcast we discuss anima...
Sep 23, 2013•25 min
Check out the very first ever interview of the Vancouver kid's band that's going to rock the world...The Zing Zangs! Trevor (Commander Rock) and Elliot (Ninja Elliot) discuss ninja and army guys working together, the power of collaboration, and how to impose the perfect tickle attack. Their new album drops in October!
Sep 17, 2013•31 min
Am happy to welcome the very talented Heidi Swedberg back to the podcast as we discuss her up coming new album My Cup of Tea. On the podcast we discuss universal power of counting, playing with a band before you have a band, and the incredible musicality of a bomb casing! Make sure you check out the album at www.sukeyjumpmusic.com
Aug 30, 2013•42 min
Hey guys, here is a new podcast with my new best friends in the world...call them up they will agree...Michael and Adam of The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. We talk about their upcoming album, the undeniable power of the Crash Test Dummies and the perfect answer to an impossible questions.
Jul 29, 2013•51 min
This week on the podcast is the delightful Bronkar Lee. Bronkar is the world's only Rhythmic Juggling Beatboxer and has been seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and America's Got Talent. We talk about the process of Juggling, working alone compared to a group and the sounds a dog makes falling down the stairs. Check out his website at www.circusofsound.com
Jul 05, 2013•34 min
Get on your new dancing shoes, new dancing tie, new dancing..uuhhh..ponytail holders? It's Carpool Jam Vol 14! Get ready to rock out to some new brand spanking tunes from Frances England , Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke . and Dean Jones . It's new-tastic! (Have to stop making up words.)
Jun 28, 2013•31 min
This episode of the Sounds Sweet Show features Trevor of Goober Kids Radio. Trevor is 13 years old and has created an online radio show for kids that has thousands of listeners. On the show we talked about creating characters, what is a goober, and what it is like making a show. Check out his website at www.gooberkidsradio.com
Jun 11, 2013•25 min
Very excited about this episode, because it's the first episode ever recorded at a hamburger joint! This episode features David and Shana Brenion of Nifty Balloons. This husband and wife team have a live balloon show for kids called The Nifty Balloon Show that is performing this weekend in Santa Monica. On the show we discussed the simple joy of balloons, gorillas with laser hands, and @#$% CLOWNS! You can check out David and Shana's creations and hire them for events at Nifty Balloons ....
Apr 19, 2013•32 min
This week on the podcast is Damien Drago of Rockin Through History . We talked about rocking out to the American Revolution, finding rhymes with Constitution, and coming up with a founding father band name. Stick around to hear the song Powder Your Wig at the end of the show.
Apr 09, 2013•29 min
Put on your best B-boy outfit people and get ready to hang with Bay Area kid hip-hop artists The Alphabet Rockers. We talk about early morning shows, hip-hop improv, and CHWORM! Stick around to hear their track GO! at the end of the show.
Apr 01, 2013•37 min