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How many different ways are there to greet a friend? That’s what Tim and Sam must answer as they race against time in Beat The Clock. Then, it’s time for tongues to become truly and terribly tied in a terrifically tricky Tuesday game of Tongue Twisters. Fact: Whose full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Answer: Barbie. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast...
This episode of Today with tonies kicks off with hosts Tim and Sam sharing intriguing facts about blinking and a world record. They then dive into the 'Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges,' with Tim making an exciting bungee jump to retrieve the first game. The duo plays 'Do Elephants Meow?', an engaging animal guessing game where Tim correctly identifies the ostrich. The fun continues with a side-splitting round of 'Wrong Answers Only,' followed by a new joke and cheerful goodbyes.
Seasons, unicycles and a particularly lucky number pop up in More Or Less, whereas dance moves of all shapes and sizes are alive in another toe-tapping, hip-shaking game of Musical Statues. But to start the show, Sam learns about a home that has 78 bathrooms. Joke: What kind of shorts do clouds wear? Punchline: Thunder pants! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on...
And the award for the best sound effects goes to…Tim! That’s right there are plenty of Tim-made wonderful noises as Sam reads another story in Act It Out. In another game of Even Odder, Tim’s on the lookout for any pesky odd numbers, and Sam reveals some pretty fishy facts about the mudskipper. Joke: How do you throw a party on Mars? Punchline: You plan-it! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go...
Today Tim & Sam do their best to spot a collection of weird and wonderful sounds in What’s That Racket? Microphones are plugged in and turned up as the duo have a battle of rhymes in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, and Sam ends up smelling like a sweet shop. Joke: Why can’t Elsa from Frozen have a balloon? Punchline: Because she will ‘let it goooooo, let it goooooo’! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily epis...
It’s time to join Sam and Tim for another weird and wonderful episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids will learn all about the world’s most unusual national anthem (here’s a clue - no one can sing along!), test out their serious faces in Don’t Make Me Laugh and get ready to shout ‘Odd Number Alert!’ in Even Odder. Joke : Why did the bear put honey in its pillow? Punchline: Because it wanted to have sweet dreams! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with toni...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Sam and Tim, on their way to play Where in the World?! Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of balls of wool, inflatable unicorns and…er… onions, as well as two brilliant challenges. Little listeners will also learn about an animal with a remarkable memory. And no, it’s not an elephant! Listen in to find out. Joke : Where should you keep your kangaroos? Punchline: In a kanga-room! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with ...
Today Tim and Sam are learning all about St Patrick’s Day - a day when people all over the world celebrate their Irish roots. One American city even dyes its river green for the occasion! They’ll be learning about more festivals happening around the world in True or False and giving their ears a workout in What’s That Racket?! Joke : Why did the man keep falling in the sink? Punchline: Because he was tap dancing! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies...
What is the happiest country in the world? Cheerful little listeners can find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! They can also play along as Tim and Sam tackle two excellent challenges. First up is a number-themed round of Act it Out, followed by a glorious game of Collective Nouns. Is a group of seals a gaggle, a caravan or a bob? Make your guesses now! Joke : What do you call a cow that can play the piano? Punchline: Mooosical! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters...
Today Tim and Sam get out their pens and pencils to celebrate International Writers’ Day! Curious minds can join in as they dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket and get stuck into some brilliant challenges. First it’s time to put those brains to the test in Mission Memory, then it’s on to More or Less for some maths mayhem. Question : What animals have lived on Earth for the longest time? Answer: Sea sponges! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcas...
What is the world’s most expensive fruit? Find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Tim and Sam will be getting their thinking caps on and tackling maths questions in More or Less, taking a musical trip to the seaside in Name that Tune and, as always, rummaging through the Big Bubbling Bucket for more fun and games! Joke : What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? Punchline: A carrot! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access...
In today’s episode little listeners can find out about the first (very slow) speeding ticket; become explorers in Where in the World and turn the world topsy-turvy with Wrong Answers Only? What can you wear on your hat? Crabs, of course! Joke : What is the hottest letter of the alphabet? Punchline: B! Because it makes oil boil! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted ...
We kick off today’s episode with a juicy history fact: rich Europeans once carried pineapples to show off their wealth! Then Sam dives into the Big Bubbling Bucket to grab two challenges — Do Elephants Miaow, where they guess a mystery animal (here’s a clue - it can weigh as little as a 1 pence piece!) and a refreshing round of Rushing Rapids. With sound effects, silly surprises and a cliffhanger pirate joke, it’s fun from start to finish. Joke : What is a pirate’s favourite animal? Punchline: A...
Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of huge swiss rolls, giant toothbrushes and, as always, brilliant challenges! First up, Tim and Sam play Don’t Make Me Laugh and tell each other about the hilarious things they’d do if they were dogs or cats for the day. Next, they put little listeners' brains to the test with Even Odder - listen out for that Odd Number Alarm! - and end the show with one of Tim’s classic jokes. Joke : Why is a piece of music like a bank? Punchline : Because they’re both full...
In today’s episode, Sam and Tim discover the "Goldilocks Zone" and embark on a Where in the World? adventure to La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain. They also play Wrong Answers Only, all delivered with a side serving of jokes, fun, and of course, the magic from the bubbling bucket! Joke : What do horses like in their sandwiches? Punchline : Mayo-neighs! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies....
Jump into a whirlwind of excitement with Tim and Sam in this action-packed episode of Today with tonies! Your favorite duo is back with two mind-boggling and fun-filled challenges from the Big Bubbling Bucket: Rushing Rapids and Make it Count. Listeners can navigate treacherous waters and test their listening skills in this immersive episode. Make sure to listen along at home! Fact : What is that extra tiny pocket on the front of jeans for? Answer : Your pocket watch! We hope your little one is ...
Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the most expensive food in the world is caviar, the eggs from a sturgeon fish? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of Act it Out where one reads a story and the other acts out the sound effects! Today's story takes us on a supermarket trip with Marlon and Elsie. Finally, join Tim and Sam as they tackle Collective Nouns, trying to match groups like jugglers, toads, and ravens ...
Celebrate the new year with Sam and Tim in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Curious kids can join the fun as they put their memory to the test in a tricky round of Mission Memory and play a guessing game of More or Less. Get ready for plenty of giggles and challenges to kick off 2026! Joke : What fruit can you sit on? Punchline : Chair-ies We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.co...
Christmas is behind us and New Year’s Eve is ahead! Celebrate this special time with Tim and Sam in today’s episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids can play along as Tim and Sam try (and fail) to keep a straight face in a hilarious round of Don’t Make Me Laugh, and dust off the Christmas cobwebs with a game of Even Odder. Tim also shares an excellent fact - do you know how people woke up on time before alarm clocks were invented? The answer may surprise you! Listen in to find out. Joke : What...
There are only two more sleeps until Christmas and Tim and Sam are getting excited! Little listeners can join in as they jump into the Big Bubbling Bucket and search among the odd objects and interesting items to find two festive challenges. Today we travel to a mysterious winter wonderland in Where in the World and create a topsy turvy land in Wrong Answers Only where presents are wrapped in ham and Santa’s favourite reindeer is called Egg! This episode is bursting with Christmas silliness - ge...
Meaty mince pie anyone? No? In this episode of Today with tonies Tim and Sam dive into a wonderful Bubbling Bucket to pull out funny facts and extra special challenges. Little ones can join in to explore some interesting Christmas traditions in True or False, and put on their listening ears for a seasonal game of What’s That Racket? Listen in for a whole load of festive fun! Joke : What do frogs kiss under at Christmas? Punchline : Mistle-toad! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly ta...
It’s starting to feel festive in the world of Today with tonies, as Tim and Sam talk giant brussels sprouts, suspicious Christmas food and shiny wrapping paper! Curious kids can join in the fun, getting to know Elbert the Elf in a hilarious game of Act it Out and finding out what a group of ferrets is called in Collective Nouns (is it a business, a pack or a colony? Make your guess now!) Listen in for more fun and surprises! Joke: What Christmas food is always watching you? Punchline: A mince-sp...
In today’s episode of Today with tonies, hosts Tim and Sam dive head first into a bubbling bucket of baubles, banjos and blueberries to bring you a bunch of bizarre buffoonery! Little listeners will help them remember a weird and wonderful list of items in Mission Memory, put their brilliant brains to the test with a game of More or Less and learn all about a cheese made from the milk of a very festive animal… would you try it? Listen in to join the fun! Joke: Why would Santa’s elves always win ...
Get ready to giggle until your sides hurt because Today with Tonies is back with another episode. Little listeners, buckle up for a magical mystery tour as two challenges lie amongst a bucket filled with marshmallows, adorable toy dragons, and shiny knight's armor! With a game of "More or Less" listeners flex those brain muscles as addition and subtraction skills are about to be put to the test! Then, tune those ears and get ready to groove with a game of "Name that Tune," where little listeners...
Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the incredible Mimic Octopus can shape-shift into over 15 different sea creatures to hide from its prey? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of "Wrong Answers Only" - the game where the sillier your answer, the better! Today's burning question: What's the most ridiculous thing you could possibly eat your dinner off of? Shout along at home listeners! Finally, pack your imagina...
Get ready for some amazing animal facts in today’s episode. Did you know the tiny pistol shrimp packs a punch louder than a thunderclap? Just one of the incredible animals you'll learn about in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! In a game of "Do Elephants Miaow?", Tim describes an animal that has a great sense of smell, but is almost blind… can you guess what it is? Finally, it’s time for a thrilling game of "Rushing Rapids!" This episode is bursting with surprises that'll keep you on the edg...
Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with another fact and fun-filled episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst glow-in-the-dark neon toy worms, stars, and mirrors in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little ones can get ready to giggle with a game of "Don't Make Me Laugh," where the goal is to try and keep a straight face. Then, it's time to test your number knowledge in a game of "Even Odder." Make sure to listen along to today’s adventure! Joke: What did the crayon ...
The Big Bubbling Bucket is positively bursting with challenges, facts and jokes today! First your little one will learn a solid gold fact about hair, before joining Tim and Sam on a journey to a mystery place that speaks a surprising language. Finally, Tim and Sam invite everyone to get all silly with a hilarious game of Wrong Answers Only, the topsy-turvy game where being wrong is right! Joke: What do you call a hairy table and chairs? Punchline: Fur-niture! We hope your little one is enjoying ...
Little listeners will need to be fast in today’s episode of Today with tonies because… it’s Rushing Rapids time! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam duck and dive to stay out of the water. Then, once everyone’s dried off, it’s time for budding mathematicians to put their extra special listening ears on to play Make it Count. In this challenge, Tim and Sam count how many times they hear the weird and wonderful sound of the day. You’d be surprised how tricky it is! Joke: What does lightning wear under...
It’s time to dive back into the Big Bubbling Bucket for more exciting games and challenges! Little adventurers can join hosts Tim and Sam as they learn amazing facts about buzzing bees, and get stuck into two brilliant games. Tim does his best impression of a singing mermaid in Act it Out, and Sam asks little listeners to help them match the pairs in Collective Nouns. Is a group of porcupines called a ‘panel’ or a ‘prickle’? Little ones can guess along at home! Joke: What’s the smiliest vegetabl...
