Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 518 ratingsExplore the absurdity and wonder of every day when kids talk about music, art, science and culture - one topic at a time. Packed with earworms and made with heart. - New York Times - One of the best podcasts for kids. - Common Sense Media
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Alphabet Rockers (Best Kids Music from the 62nd Grammy Awards)
January 18, 2020 00:55 - 21 minutesAlphabet Rockers make music to make change. Their 2nd Grammy-nominated album "The Love" addresses issues of identity, world news, and politics — the conversation and music you’re about to hear will include those topics. Thanks to Alphabet Rockers for sharing their music and ideas with your family. You can find more about their podcast So Get Me, The Butterfly Effect at alphabetrockers.com
Ear Snacks for Parents: Music Therapy with Jon Samson (Best Kids Music from The 62nd GRAMMY Awards)
January 16, 2020 20:17 - 41 minutesIn this special episode designed for parents (though PG for kids), Andrew & Polly discuss Jon Samson’s music therapy practice, the therapeutic benefits of musical improvisation, and how we as parents can approach creating a supportive mental health environment for our kids. Thanks to Jon for sharing his intricately crafted and emotive music with us. You can find more about his music therapy practice and more of his music at cocreativemusic.com or on his YouTube channel - share music, support ...
For Parents: The Benefits of Music Therapy (62nd Grammy Award Winner John Samson)
January 16, 2020 20:17 - 41 minutesIn this special episode designed for parents (though PG for kids), Andrew & Polly discuss Jon Samson’s music therapy practice, the therapeutic benefits of musical improvisation, and how we as parents can approach creating a supportive mental health environment for our kids. Thanks to Jon for sharing his intricately crafted and emotive music with us. You can find more about his music therapy practice and more of his music at cocreativemusic.com or on his YouTube channel - share music, support ...
Winterland with The Okee Dokee Brothers
January 16, 2020 02:05 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Brrrr! Andrew & Polly brave the frigid Santa Monica winter to hear from Joe Mallander of family folk duo The OKee Dokee Brothers about the art of coziness and their fourth Grammy-nominated album “Winterland” Thanks to Joe and Justin for sharing their heart-warming music with your family. You can find m...
Grammy Nominated Kids' Music: The Okee Dokee Brothers (62nd Grammy Awards)
January 16, 2020 02:05 - 24 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Brrrr! Andrew & Polly brave the frigid Santa Monica winter to hear from Joe Mallander of family folk duo The OKee Dokee Brothers about the art of coziness and their fourth Grammy-nominated album “Winterland” Find more at www.okeedokee.org and www.earsnacks.org
The Okee Dokee Brothers (Best Kids Music from The 62nd GRAMMY Awards)
January 16, 2020 02:05 - 24 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Brrrr! Andrew & Polly brave the frigid Santa Monica winter to hear from Joe Mallander of family folk duo The OKee Dokee Brothers about the art of coziness and their fourth Grammy-nominated album “Winterland” Find more at www.okeedokee.org and www.earsnacks.org
Daniel Tashian
January 14, 2020 23:08 - 16 minutes - 37 MBThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Andrew & Polly spend a rainy day getting to know Tigerlily, Tilda, Tinkerbell, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian. Daniel and his daughters wax poetic about pistachio ice cream, how recording with his family compares to working with Kacey Musgraves, and share some ...
Rainy Days with Daniel Tashian
January 14, 2020 23:08 - 16 minutes - 37 MBThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Andrew & Polly spend a rainy day getting to know Tigerlily, Tilda, Tinkerbell, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian. Daniel and his daughters wax poetic about pistachio ice cream, how recording with his family compares to working with Kacey Musgraves, and share some ...
Grammy Nominated Kids' Music: Daniel Tashian (62nd Grammy Awards)
January 14, 2020 23:08 - 16 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! Andrew & Polly spend a rainy day getting to know Tigerlily, Tilda, Tinkerbell, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian. Daniel and his daughters wax poetic about pistachio ice cream, working with Kacey Musgraves, and share some lovely songs off his Grammy-nominated album “I Love Rainy Days” You can find more about Daniel and his music at www.bigyellowdogmusic.com - share music, support musicians!
Daniel Tashian (Best Kids Music from The 62nd GRAMMY Awards)
January 14, 2020 23:08 - 16 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! Andrew & Polly spend a rainy day getting to know Tigerlily, Tilda, Tinkerbell, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian. Daniel and his daughters wax poetic about pistachio ice cream, working with Kacey Musgraves, and share some lovely songs off his Grammy-nominated album “I Love Rainy Days” You can find more about Daniel and his music at www.bigyellowdogmusic.com - share music, support musicians!
Flying High with Caspar Babypants
January 13, 2020 18:45 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MBThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Andrew & Polly attend a deliciously eclectic picnic hosted by prolific, artistic, Seattle-based kindie rock maestro Caspar Babypants! Caspar feeds us millions of peaches, introduces us to some bodacious bugs, and plays some rad tunes off his Grammy-nominated album “Flying High!” Thanks to Chris Ballew f...
Caspar Babypants
January 13, 2020 18:45 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MBThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Andrew & Polly attend a deliciously eclectic picnic hosted by prolific, artistic, Seattle-based kindie rock maestro Caspar Babypants! Caspar feeds us millions of peaches, introduces us to some bodacious bugs, and plays some rad tunes off his Grammy-nominated album “Flying High!” Thanks to Chris Ballew f...
Caspar Babypants (Best Kids Music from The 62nd GRAMMY Awards)
January 13, 2020 18:45 - 14 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! Andrew & Polly attend a deliciously eclectic picnic hosted by Caspar Babypants! Caspar feeds us millions of peaches, introduces us to some bodacious bugs, and plays some rad tunes off his Grammy-nominated album “Flying High!” Thanks to Chris Ballew for taking the time to goof around with us and let us share his music with your family. You can find Chris’ art on Instagram and more about Caspar at www.babypantsmusic.com - share music, support musicians
Grammy Nominated Kids' Music: Caspar Babypants (62nd Grammy Awards)
January 13, 2020 18:45 - 14 minutesThe 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! Andrew & Polly attend a deliciously eclectic picnic hosted by Caspar Babypants! Caspar feeds us millions of peaches, introduces us to some bodacious bugs, and plays some rad tunes off his Grammy-nominated album “Flying High!” Thanks to Chris Ballew for taking the time to goof around with us and let us share his music with your family. You can find Chris’ art on Instagram and more about Caspar at www.babypantsmusic.com - share music, support musicians
The Clockmakers of London
January 08, 2020 18:49 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBWhy do some clocks tick and tock? Why doesn’t Polly’s watch sound like Maria’s watch? In our second Clocks episode, three intrepid Ear Snacks foreign correspondents invite us on a journey to jolly old England to find out what makes clocks tick! We learn the story of the word “clock”, how pendulums and other parts move inside a clock, and how the invention of clocks that work on boats changed the world. Our pal Eilis Cahill has tea and steps INTO a clock in John Kendall’s Number Four cloc...
How & Why Do We Tell Time?
January 08, 2020 18:49 - 22 minutesClock field trip! Three intrepid Ear Snacks foreign correspondents bring us to jolly old England to find out what makes clocks tick! Eilis has tea in John Kendall’s Number Four clock repair shop. Andrew’s parents visit Johnny Flower, a regulator clock expert who lives in a house full of clocks. And Eliza pokes around the oldest collection of clocks and watches in the world in the Clockmakers’ Museum. And HEY - please fill out the Kids Listen Survey! http://bit.ly/KLSurvey2020
Episode 24: The Clockmakers of London
January 08, 2020 18:49 - 22 minutesClock field trip! Three intrepid Ear Snacks foreign correspondents bring us to jolly old England to find out what makes clocks tick! Eilis has tea in John Kendall’s Number Four clock repair shop. Andrew’s parents visit Johnny Flower, a regulator clock expert who lives in a house full of clocks. And Eliza pokes around the oldest collection of clocks and watches in the world in the Clockmakers’ Museum. And HEY - please fill out the Kids Listen Survey! http://bit.ly/KLSurvey2020
Clocks
December 12, 2019 19:56 - 16 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat is a clock? How long is a minute? Are all clocks and all minutes the same? In the first episode of our epic exploration of timekeeping, Andrew & Polly examine Reggio Emilia-educator Maria/Julita’s oddly shaped Salvador Dali-designed watch. Why are most clocks round? Why would someone make a watch that is not round? Thanks to Matteo, Malcolm, Cadence, Adelyn, Keira, and Izzy (and their parents!) for taking the time to tell us what they know about time, the insides of clocks, ways to ...
Episode 23: Clocks Part One
December 12, 2019 19:56 - 16 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat is a clock? How long is a minute? Are all clocks and all minutes the same? In the first episode of our epic exploration of timekeeping, Andrew & Polly examine Reggio Emilia-educator Maria/Julita’s oddly shaped Salvador Dali-designed watch. Why are most clocks round? Why would someone make a watch that is not round? Thanks to Matteo, Malcolm, Cadence, Adelyn, Keira, and Izzy (and their parents!) for taking the time to tell us what they know about time, the insides of clocks, ways to ...
Clocks: An Epic Exploration of Timekeeping
December 12, 2019 19:56 - 17 minutesWhat is a clock? How long is a minute? Are all clocks and all minutes the same? In the first episode of our epic exploration of timekeeping, Andrew & Polly examine Reggio Emilia-educator Maria/Julita’s oddly shaped Salvador Dali-designed watch. Thanks to Matteo, Malcolm, Cadence, Adelyn, Keira, and Izzy (and their parents!) for taking the time to think about where we keep time, how we keep time, what has happened - and what might.
Episode 23: Clocks
December 12, 2019 19:56 - 17 minutesWhat is a clock? How long is a minute? Are all clocks and all minutes the same? In the first episode of our epic exploration of timekeeping, Andrew & Polly examine Reggio Emilia-educator Maria/Julita’s oddly shaped Salvador Dali-designed watch. Thanks to Matteo, Malcolm, Cadence, Adelyn, Keira, and Izzy (and their parents!) for taking the time to think about where we keep time, how we keep time, what has happened - and what might.
Pajamas with Mindy Thomas! Dreams, Rest, Sleepovers and The Incredible Edible Bread Bed (TM)
November 01, 2019 16:36 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBOur special coverage of Pajamas continues! We ask our friends Gavin, Zoey, Luke, Lucy, Alexander, Sara Chana, Temima, Miriam, and Yitzy Zev about getting good rest for your mind and body, bedtime routines and we sing a song about our favorite pajamas. Special guest Mindy Thomas from NPR's "Wow in the World" and SiriusXM Kids Place Live shares about sleepovers, her invention "The Incredible Edible Bread Bed," and how important it is to share your dreams.
Our Family Doesn't Do Sleepovers
November 01, 2019 16:36 - 25 minutesOur special coverage of Pajamas continues! We ask our friends Gavin, Zoey, Luke, Lucy, Alexander, Sara Chana, Temima, Miriam, and Yitzy Zev about getting good rest for your mind and body, bedtime routines and we sing a song about our favorite pajamas. Special guest Mindy Thomas from Wow in the World and SiriusXM Kids Place Live shares about how her family does "sleep-unders" instead of sleepovers, her invention "The Incredible Edible Bread Bed," and how important it is to share your dreams.
Episode 22: Pajamas with Mindy Thomas! Dreams, Rest, Sleepovers and The Incredible Edible Bread Bed (TM)
November 01, 2019 16:36 - 25 minutesOur special coverage of Pajamas continues! We ask our friends Gavin, Zoey, Luke, Lucy, Alexander, Sara Chana, Temima, Miriam, and Yitzy Zev about getting good rest for your mind and body, bedtime routines and we sing a song about our favorite pajamas. Special guest Mindy Thomas from NPR's "Wow in the World" and SiriusXM Kids Place Live shares about sleepovers, her invention "The Incredible Edible Bread Bed," and how important it is to share your dreams.
Happy Halloween! Disguises [Encore]
October 18, 2019 17:57 - 33 minutesHAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Andrew & Polly receive an urgent voice message from their friends Kevin & Louise. We learned A LOT about disguises from marine biologist Rebecca Johnson from the California Academy of Sciences and voice actor and composer Greg Chun. Thanks to our pals Sadie A, Sadie E, Grey, Georgia, Zoey, Gavin, Gavin, Devorah, Elliot, Ainsley, Tanner, Luke & Ace for making Ear Snacks so delicious!
A New Album of Our Music: Go for the Moon
September 27, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutesOur brand new album, “Go for the Moon” is here!!! Listen on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, our shop & CDBaby - all the places! You can even listen to some of it in a special episode of Ear Snacks, hosted by some (not-so-random) giraffes. We’re super excited about these songs and we hope you are too. We’re so excited, in fact, that we are giving away some Moon Swag! Head over to earsnacks.org to find out more
Ear Snacks: Lullabies (Pajamas Part One)
September 14, 2019 00:58 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MBThis month on Ear Snacks, we're talking about Pajamas and everything that comes with them. Rest, snuggles and coziness - and lullabies! Our awesome music pals Lucy Kalantari, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Christopher Tin, Tatiana DeMaria, Kaitlin McGaw share the sweet, soft and special songs they sing to their loved ones - and yours! This is a great episode for helping little ones in calming their bodies down and getting ready for rest.
Episode 21: Pajamas Part One - Lullabies Musicians Sing
September 14, 2019 00:58 - 16 minutesThis month on Ear Snacks, we're talking about Pajamas and everything that comes with them. Rest, snuggles and coziness - and lullabies! Our awesome music pals Lucy Kalantari, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Christopher Tin, Tatiana DeMaria, Kaitlin McGaw share the sweet, soft and special songs they sing to their loved ones - and yours! This is a great episode for helping little ones in calming their bodies down and getting ready for rest.
Lullabies Musicians Sing
September 14, 2019 00:58 - 16 minutesThis month on Ear Snacks, we're talking about Pajamas and everything that comes with them. Rest, snuggles and coziness - and lullabies! Our awesome music pals Lucy Kalantari, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Christopher Tin, Tatiana DeMaria, Kaitlin McGaw share the sweet, soft and special songs they sing to their loved ones - and yours! This is a great episode for helping little ones in calming their bodies down and getting ready for rest.
Great Music for Kids: Summer Roadtrip Mixtape 2019
July 24, 2019 23:10 - 31 minutesThere is just too much good music out there right now! We're back with a second installment of this summer's Ear Snacks Roadtrip Mixtape. Featuring music from us, Lucy Kalantari, Vered, Renee & Friends, Ants Ants Ants, Alina Celeste, Lucky Diaz , Dan Sacks of Noodleloaf and Elizabeth Mitchell & Suni Paz.
More (More!) Roadtrip Mixtape Summer 2019
July 24, 2019 23:10 - 31 minutesThere is just too much good music out there right now! We're back with a second installment of this summer's Ear Snacks Roadtrip Mixtape. Featuring music from us, Lucy Kalantari, Vered, Renee & Friends, Ants Ants Ants, Alina Celeste, Lucky Diaz , Dan Sacks of Noodleloaf and Elizabeth Mitchell & Suni Paz.
Road Trip Mixtape 2019!
July 18, 2019 14:34 - 40 minutesWe're back to share some of our favorite music this summer in an all-new road-trip mixtape. Featuring songs from Walter Martin, Steven Steven, The Pop Ups, Mista Cookie Jar, Little Miss Ann, Michael Hearst, Saskia Lane, Alphabet Rockers, Story Pirates, Mike Phirman, Howie D - and two new tunes from us of our upcoming album, "Go for the Moon."
Coding for Kids & Decoding Bugs
March 21, 2019 20:47 - 25 minutesFungus farming ants, digital bees, composting worms, metamorphic caterpillars -- how can these all be bugs? In this episode, Avery talks about bugs in computer code and how she built a pollination video game with a Raspberry Pi. Izaiah updates us about the worms in the compost pile on his farm. And our friends at Valle de Niños in San Francisco take us on a tour of the life cycle of caterpillars.
Episode 20: Decoding Bugs
March 21, 2019 20:47 - 25 minutesFungus farming ants, digital bees, composting worms, metamorphic caterpillars -- how can these all be bugs? In this episode, Avery talks about bugs in computer code and how she built a pollination video game with a Raspberry Pi. Izaiah updates us about the worms in the compost pile on his farm. And our friends at Valle de Niños in San Francisco take us on a tour of the life cycle of caterpillars.
Celebrate International Pi Day on 3/14 with Some Pie!
March 14, 2019 20:40 - 6 minutesHappy International Pi Day! We talk Pi, Pie & Mud Pies with our pals. So get out there and get cooking!
March 14 is International Pi Day!
March 14, 2019 20:40 - 6 minutesHappy International Pi Day! We talk Pi, Pie & Mud Pies with our pals. So get out there and get cooking!
Bug Science & The Bugg Family
March 06, 2019 16:54 - 22 minutesWhat’s a bug? Who are The Buggs? Can I be a Bugg? These are the hard-hitting questions Andrew & Polly ask in this exposé on all things buggy. Thanks to entomologist (Entimen-ologist?) Dr. Chris Wheeler for teaching us about moth pheromones and artist, photographer & vegan cookie fan Peter Bugg (peterbugg.com) for introducing us to his awesome extended family!
Episode 19: Bug(g)s!
March 06, 2019 16:54 - 22 minutesWhat’s a bug? Who are The Buggs? Can I be a Bugg? These are the hard-hitting questions Andrew & Polly ask in this exposé on all things buggy. Thanks to entomologist (Entimen-ologist?) Dr. Chris Wheeler for teaching us about moth pheromones and artist, photographer & vegan cookie fan Peter Bugg (peterbugg.com) for introducing us to his awesome extended family!
President's Day, Hamilton & More, with our pal Lucy!
February 19, 2019 00:48 - 18 minutesHappy President's Day! School's out and our friend Lucy came by the studio to talk about stuff she knows - mostly Hamilton.
Best Kids Music from the 61st GRAMMY Awards!
January 31, 2019 05:39 - 27 minutesAndrew & Polly are thrilled to be joined by all five fabulous artists nominated for Best Children's Album in the 61st GRAMMY Awards.
Episode 18: Taking Care of Teeth!
November 19, 2018 18:24 - 14 minutesIt's important to keep your teeth healthy! Andrew & Polly learn what to expect when visiting the dentist and get some official teeth info from one of the friendliest pediatric dentists around, Dr. Jessie Schwarz. Plus, a song about a Saw & Zipper (who both have teeth).
A Visit to the Dentist to Learn How to Take Care of Teeth!
November 19, 2018 18:24 - 14 minutesIt's important to keep your teeth healthy! Andrew & Polly learn what to expect when visiting the dentist and get some official teeth info from one of the friendliest pediatric dentists around, Dr. Jessie Schwarz. Plus, a song about a Saw & Zipper (who both have teeth).
Episode 17: Human Teeth
November 15, 2018 21:52 - 11 minutesHow many teeth do you have? Will you always have that number of teeth? Andrew & Polly ask Izzy, Ainsley, Desmond, Frankie, Jad & Kai about the teeth in their mouths and Frankie shares a song she wrote about her loose tooth.
When You Have a Loose a Tooth
November 15, 2018 21:52 - 11 minutesHow many teeth do you have? Will you always have that number of teeth? Andrew & Polly ask Izzy, Ainsley, Desmond, Frankie, Jad & Kai about the teeth in their mouths and Frankie shares a song she wrote about her loose tooth.
The Lion's Whisker from Circle Round
October 24, 2018 23:37 - 18 minutesWe are delighted to share an episode of WBUR's Circle Round called "The Lion's Whisker" about overcoming frustration and impatience with courage, understanding, and a little magic. Andrew & Polly and Cory the Crocodile encounter some frustration of their own. Blackish stars Marsai Martin, Miles Brown, and NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton voice this enchanting tale narrated by Rebecca Scheer produced by our Kids Listen colleague Jessica Alpert. To find out more, visit wbur.org/circleround or earsnac...
Animal Teeth!
October 17, 2018 20:53 - 21 minutesWhich animal has a tooth that comes out of its forehead and what does thinking like a beaver mean? Andrew & Polly call on podcast pals Chompers & Cool Facts About Animals as well as film pal Sarah Koenigsberg to learn about animal teeth.
Episode 16: Animal Teeth
October 17, 2018 20:53 - 21 minutesWhich animal has a tooth that comes out of its forehead and what does thinking like a beaver mean? Andrew & Polly call on podcast pals Chompers & Cool Facts About Animals as well as film pal Sarah Koenigsberg to learn about animal teeth.
Art Legend John Baldessari on The Steps in Making Art
September 28, 2018 21:20 - 16 minutesIn which Andrew & Polly interview four kids, an alien, and art legend John Baldessari about the steps involved in making art, sandwiches, and paper airplanes. Many thanks to Malcolm, Jonas, Milena, Sady, Ella, and to Patrick Pardo for arranging our interview with Mr. Baldessari. You can learn more about John Baldessari at baldessari.org or at most modern art museums. All music in this episode was composed by Andrew & Polly. To find more about our music or how to be on this podcast, visit ears...
Episode 15: Steps with John Baldessari
September 28, 2018 21:20 - 16 minutesIn which Andrew & Polly interview four kids, an alien, and art legend John Baldessari about the steps involved in making art, sandwiches, and paper airplanes. Many thanks to Malcolm, Jonas, Milena, Sady, Ella, and to Patrick Pardo for arranging our interview with Mr. Baldessari. You can learn more about John Baldessari at baldessari.org or at most modern art museums. All music in this episode was composed by Andrew & Polly. To find more about our music or how to be on this podcast, visit ears...
What's a Muppet?
September 24, 2018 22:00 - 6 minutesHappy Birthday, Jim Henson! Our pals Zoey, Luke, Gavin & Izzy talk to us about the muppets. Why? Just because we like 'em.