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Today with tonies

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Join hosts Sam and Tim every week for games, ridiculously silly challenges, learning in disguise, hilarious jokes and more.

Perfect for little listeners aged 4 to 7!

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Episodes

Ant legs, hamster wheels and rumbling stomachs

Did you know there is a special word to describe the sound your stomach makes when it’s hungry? Little learners can find out this and more in the latest episode of Today with tonies! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam challenge their brain power in Mission Memory, put their maths skills to the test in More or Less and grapple with a giant hamster wheel inside the Big Bubbling Bucket. Tune in for all the fun! Joke: What kind of house is always watching what you do? Punchline: A cottage-spy. We hope ...

Oct 07, 202518 min

Acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas

On this exciting new episode of Today with tonies, Sam and Tim dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket for two fun-packed challenges. Little minds can get ready for a game of “Don’t Make Me Laugh,” where Sam and Tim try to make each other giggle. Then, it’s time to listen to a rather odd story to shout out which numbers are odd - little ones shout them out at home! Make sure to come along for the adventure! Joke: What do you get if you cross a cat with a fish? Punchline: A purr-maid!! We hope your lit...

Sep 30, 202516 min

Furry rugs, tiny trees, dog toys

Get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket with Sam and Tim on this exciting new episode of Today with tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst furry rugs, a tiny tree, and a dog toy in the shape of a bone in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for "Where in the World?", a game that transports listeners to a mystery location - can you guess where Tim and Sam might be? Then, it’s time to be silly in a game of "Wrong Answers Only." where no answer is a wrong one!...

Sep 23, 202517 min

Sparkly crystals, seeping bags & butterflies

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Today with tonies! The show is full of facts, fun and more challenges than you can shake a stick at! In today's episode, listeners can learn some amazing facts, like - did you know the world's oldest joke is nearly 4,000 years old? Next, it's time to play along at home with Tim and Sam in a game of Make It Count - how many ‘neigh’ sounds can you count? Then in another listening game of ‘What's That Racket’: can you guess what sounds the bucket is ...

Sep 16, 202516 min

Frozen peas, Animal masks & stick-on moustaches

Join Tim, Sam, and the Big Bubbling Bucket for another episode of Today with Tonies! This episode is packed with interactive fun for little listeners. First up, it’s a new challenge called "Act It Out" where listeners can act out all the sound effects to a story read by Tim. Then test your group knowledge with a matching game of Collective Nouns! See if you can figure out what things with the group words TROUPE, COLONY, and SHEAF. Plus, discover the surprising story behind how the phrase ‘comput...

Sep 09, 202517 min

Cuckoo clocks & cuddly cats

Welcome to Today with Tonies, the show packed with facts like: did you know that the most recognisable song in the world is "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls? Listeners can get ready for a super silly game of "Mission Memory" where you'll need to remember a silly list of musical instruments, followed by the maths-challenge "More or Less." This and so much more lie in today’s episode, so make sure to listen in! Joke: What kind of ball can you eat your dinner on? Punchline: A tay-ball! [table] We hope ...

Sep 02, 202517 min

Confetti, a clockwork train & clown nose

Did you know that the first meal eaten on the moon was breakfast? In another fact-packed and hilariously silly episode of Today with Tonies, listeners can join Tim and Sam on their quest to win as many challenges as humanly possible! First up, we hear from you - the listeners at home in a game of “Punchline Puzzle.” Can you guess the punchline to our listeners' jokes? Then, little listeners can get ready for an epic rap-battle with lines that rhyme in a game of “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle.” Packed...

Aug 26, 202516 min

Buckets, cotton hats & an ostrich

Welcome back to another fact-packed episode of Today with Tonies, with Tim, Sam and our amazingly all knowing Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges! In this episode little ears can expect to learn a few animal facts along the way with a game of “Do Elephants Miaow,”. What mammal can you think of that is from Asia and is covered in scales? Then, little ones can get ready to try their best not to laugh in a hilarious round of “Don’t Make Me Laugh.” It’s a fun-filled episode, so make sure to tune in! J...

Aug 19, 202516 min

Pillows, golden boxes & fairy lights

Join Tim and Sam play the sound game of “What’s that Racket?” where the Bubbling Bucket plays mystery sounds for listeners to guess what the sounds are. Then it’s time for a game of “Mission Memory” as they try to remember a silly list of sandwich ingredients! Play along at home to make this a terrific Tuesday! Joke: How do hedgehogs hug? Punchline: Very carefully! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily epis...

Aug 12, 202517 min

Acorns, snow globes & toy koalas

Get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket with Sam and Tim on this exciting new episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for a maths game of “More or Less”, putting their addition and subtraction skills to the test! Then, it’s time to learn a new musical genre in a game of “Name that Tune.” Make sure to come along for the adventure! Joke: What is a giraffe...

Aug 05, 202516 min

Tambourines, tangerines & jelly beans

Did you know that the femur, also known as our thigh bone, is the longest, strongest and heaviest bone in our bodies? Welcome to today's episode of Today with Tonies, which as you guessed it is packed full of facts, fun and plenty of challenges! Thanks to the very brainy Bubbling Bucket little listeners can join in with a maths game of "More or Less,". Then they can guess from the different genres of music in "Name That Tune,". Join Tim and Sam, and of course the Bubbling Bucket for all this and...

Jul 29, 202515 min

Ice-lollies, mini trampolines, & world globes

Join Tim and Sam for a globe-trotting adventure in this thrilling episode of "Today with Tonies!" Little ones can play two exciting challenges in today’s episode: "Where in the World?" and "Brain Train."! Tim and Sam arrive in a mystery location and try to guess where they are based on clues. Can you guess along at home? Plus, it’s time to learn a brand new word in the game "Brain Train." Joke: What time is it when an elephant sits on the fence? Punchline: Time to fix the fence! We hope your lit...

Jul 22, 202515 min

Squeaky dog toys, watering cans, & dancing shoes

Welcome to a day filled with fun facts and more jokes than you can shake a stick at on Today with Tonies! The Big Bubbling Bucket is brimming with squeaky dog toys, watering cans, and sparkly dancing shoes today as well as two super fun challenges: "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Rushing Rapids"! So little ones, get your thinking caps on to guess the correct animal, before preparing for those rushing rapids! Joke: Why did the sandwich go to the dentist?” Punchline: Because it needed a filling! We hop...

Jul 15, 202516 min

Rainbow toothbrushes, fishing nets & a wooden oar.

Join Tim and Sam for a delightful episode packed with giggles and learning! They delve into the Big Bubbling Bucket for exciting challenges, including a hilarious round of "Don't Make Me Laugh" where they test each other's poker faces. Then, they tackle "Even Odder," a fun game designed to help little ones practice identifying odd numbers within an imaginative story about a rocket trip to Mars.

Jul 08, 202515 min

Flower Petals, Straws & a Wooden Bear

Get ready for a fun-filled Tuesday with Today with Tonies! Join Sam and Tim as they get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucketand find today’s games, facts and surprises! Amongst the brightly coloured flower petals, stripy paper straws, and a huge bear carved out of wood are today’s two challenges. Listeners can try to guess where Tim and Sam are with a game of "Where in the World?” and shoutout silly wrong answers in a game of “Wrong Answers Only” - the sillier the better! Joke: What do you...

Jul 01, 202517 min

Dandelions, modeling clay, & fridge magnets

Get ready for another episode packed full of jokes, challenges, and facts in Today with Tonies. Join Sam, Tim, and the Big Bubbling Bucket. First up is a game of Musical Statues where Sam and Tim tell you how to dance and then freeze in silly postures! Then, it’s a game of More or Less - the maths game where little ones can put their adding and subtracting skills to the test. Joke: What is the sandiest month? Punchline: Dune (June) We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from th...

Jun 24, 202517 min

Crayons, cupcakes & fishing nets

Get your dancing shoes on for a toe-tapping Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam bring little listeners a game of Dance It Out - where you can follow Tim's fun instructions and groove along to the Bubbling Bucket's fantastic tunes. Then, little ones can put their knowledge to the test with a Collective Nouns quiz, matching group names to different animals and items. Get ready for an episode full of dance, fun and learning! Joke: What do you call a chilly bear? Punchline: A brrrrr! We hope your little ...

Jun 17, 202516 min

Watermelons, wooden trucks, & a big red button

Get ready for memory missions and math magic in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim and the Big Bubbling Bucket play two challenges in this week’s episode. Can you remember a big silly list of pizza toppings, before testing your adding and subtracting skills with a game of More or Less? With jokes and surprises galore, it's a fun-filled Tuesday you won't want to miss! Joke: then what is the most popular name for a snail Punchline: Mi’ shell! (Michelle) We hope your little one is enjoy...

Jun 10, 202517 min

Wind-up turtles, surfboards, & dog jackets

Welcome back for another fact and fun-filled episode of Today with Tonies! Today's show kicks off with a game of Ask Me Anything, where Jude's question is an interesting one: which is faster: A horse or a zebra? Then, little listeners can test their quick-thinking in Beat the Clock as Tim and Sam have 30-seconds to create a list of things you can find in your lunchbox! All of this and so much more, so make sure your little ones join in! Joke: What is a monkey’s favourite biscuit? Punchline: Choc...

Jun 03, 202514 min

Glittery rucksacks, spades & toy cars

Get ready for more jokes and fun challenges that you can shake a stick at in today’s episode with Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket. Prepare for a game of “Punchline Puzzle” that will have little listeners guessing along to jokes sent in by you! Then get ready for the rap battle of the century, in “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle” - can you keep the rhymes going at home? Last but no means least, get your blankets and pillows on the floor for a game of Rushing Rapids. With so much to enjoy, today’s an ep...

May 27, 202517 min

Golden crowns, Jewels & life-size Llamas!

Today’s episode is buzzing as we celebrate World Bee Day Today with Tonies! Join in as Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket play two fun-facty challenges - "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Don't Make Me Laugh”! Test your animal knowledge and try to keep a straight face as Sam and Tim share jokes and facts, including the special name for the smell of rain in another fun filled Tuesday! Joke: What did one pea say to the other? Punchline: Peas’ed to meet you! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly ...

May 20, 202516 min

Giant socks, Sleeping bags & Armbands!

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: What’s That Racket and Where in the World. Listeners can explore beautiful Borneo, and guess along to mystery sounds in this immersive episode. Make sure to listen along at home! Joke: What do you call a cat with eight legs? Punchline: An octo-puss! We hope your little one is enjoying th...

May 13, 202517 min

Slippers, Marshmallow clouds & Crocodiles!

This episode is bursting with maths mysteries and musical melodies as Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket invite little listeners into this fun episode. Prepare to play “More or Less" where numbers come alive in super cool math stories, and “Name That Tune” where listeners can learn what Funk, Reggae, and Metal music sound like! All of this and so much more, so make sure your little ones join in! Joke: What sweet treat can you use to open doors Punchline: A coo-key! We hope your little one is enjoy...

May 06, 202516 min

Pineapples, facemasks & beanbags!

Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with a brilliant animal fact: did you know that the African Buffalo is the only type of animal that votes before making a decision? Join Tim, Sam and bucket in two fun challenges today. First, a game of Wrong Answers Only, where the pair takes turns asking silly questions with even sillier responses, before hopping aboard the Brain Train to learn the tremendous new word - Tremendous! Full of magical mystery and a bucket with bright red beanbags, farm animal f...

Apr 29, 202511 min

Gold, jewels & squishy pirates!

Hello little listeners! Join Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket in a fun-filled and fact packed episode of Today with Tonies. Find out what mysterious sea creature has no body, and discover two challenges as Sam explores the bubbling bucket full of gold coins, sparkly jewels, and squishy pirates! First up is Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, the rhyming game where listeners at home can join in rapping along at home with words ending in 'at'. Then we hear from you at home in Good News Only to put a smile o...

Apr 22, 202514 min

Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs.

Did you know grasshoppers keep their ears on their BELLY? Fun facts and adventure await in this episode of Today with Tonies. Join the bubbling bucket, Sam and the return of Tim the Brave as he routes around comfy rugs, giant rhubarb sticks, and Colin the squishy kangaroo to find today’s challenges. Little listeners can relax with a flying bird meditation in Unwind Your Mind, and then a Copy Cats challenge will get everyone clapping. Joke: How do dogs speak to their friends? Punchline: On their ...

Apr 15, 202515 min

Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses

Buckle up for a fun-filled ride on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam are back with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, learning, and surprises. Tim reveals a fun fact about the word muscle: did you know muscle comes from the Roman word for little mouse? Afterwards, Tim and Sam get the giggles in Don't Make Me Laugh with their super silly stories. Finally The Bubbling Bucket answers listener Dahlia's question: Why do animals need shells? Learn this and much much more in this fun filled episode of...

Apr 08, 202514 min

Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans

It’s time for an April Fool’s Day Special on Today with Tonies! Tim, Sam, and the ever-mysterious Bubbling Bucket are ready for a show packed with surprises! Uncover the history behind this prank-filled day, whilst discovering the surprising answer to yesterday’s question: Did you know birds can’t taste spicy food?! Also, can you guess what “fold,” “orchestra,” and “flotilla” refer to? Finally, Sam and Tim head to an ice hotel for today’s second challenge, Have a Bit of Sense. Joke: What is a ca...

Apr 01, 202519 min

Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses

Tim and Sam are back again for another fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Did you know that we’re actually tallest, first thing in the morning? Plus, our Big Bubbling Bucket is here to share two challenges: What's That Racket? where listeners and presenters guess everyday sounds, and Where in the World? as we all try to guess where we’re flying to today. Here’s a clue: a famous waterfall, in a country with a maple leaf on it’s flag! Joke: What do you call a bear that’s been caught in the r...

Mar 25, 202517 min

Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool

Tim and Sam kick things off with a wildly wonderful animal fact - did you know giraffes hum in the dark to find each other? Our first challenge of the day is a relaxing one, with Unwind Your Mind - where little listeners can imagine their worries floating away as bubbles in the breeze. Next, Tim and Sam guess along to jokes from everyone at home in a game of Punchline Puzzle - do you know what the punchline to this joke is? Why do scissors always win relay races… Guess along at home! Joke: Where...

Mar 18, 202514 min
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