Fun Kids Meets
696 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 151 ratingsHere at Fun Kids we have some of the best guests popping by to have a bit of a chat.
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BILL BAILEY: Why we must protect the Arts?
June 25, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBGeorge caught up wiith the amazing musician and comedian Bill Bailey chatting all about All Access Arts week - a nationwide arts week for primary schools and his Musical Masterclass: Kids Special which will be airing on TV this week. Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JENNIFER BELL: Magicalia - Race of Wonders
June 18, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBex got chatting to the amazing Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders is a spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer! Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RACHEL MORRISROE: Supersausage To The Rescue
June 11, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBBex got chatting to Rachel Morrisroe about her new release Supersausage to the rescue all about a super pet named Dottie Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MAZ EVANS: Chatting all about The God Squad's Oh Mummy Mia!
June 04, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBBex got chatting to Maz Evans about Oh Mummy Mia the second book in her God Squads series, this time it's all about Ancient Egyptian mythology. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HUSSAIN MANAWER: I Wanted to Quit as Well - Stories for the Heart & Soul
May 28, 2024 16:17 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBGeorge caught up with Hussain Manawer all about his brand new book I Wanted to Quit as Well: Stories for the Heart & Soul. Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RACE ACROSS THE WORLD'S ALFIE & OWEN: The Secrets Behind The Hit TV Series
May 21, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBGeorge caught up with Alfie & Owen from this year's series of Race Across The World and we learn how they lost THAT map, their best & worst experiences as well as what their plans are for the future. Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MEGAN HOPKINS: The Magical World of Starminster
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBBex got chatting to Megan Hopkins about her new release Starminster where Astrid is swept into a magical world of friendships, adventures and discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster but when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that her mum may have been right about the dangers waiting all along. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/l...
MARSHALL BRAIN: Unraveling the Mystery of Batteries
May 07, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBDan got chatting to the How Stuff Works' Marshall Brain on the BIGGER and BETTER Fun Kids Science Weekly to answer listener Joe's question on how batteries work? Remember to tune in to Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ELLE MCNICOLL: Keedie - A Kind of Spark's Prequel
April 30, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBBex got chatting to Elle McNicoll about her new book, Keedie – it’s the highly anticipated prequel to her award-winning debut novel A Kind of Spark Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CATHERINE HEYMANS: What is the Time on the Moon?
April 23, 2024 09:08 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBDan got chatting to Catherine Heymans, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, about why the Moon could soon have its own time zone. Remember to tune in to the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday morning via the free Fun Kids app or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CLARE BALDING: Animal All-Stars battle it out!
April 16, 2024 09:46 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBBex got chatting to Clare Balding about her hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head to head called Animal All Stars Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JOE WICKS: Fitter Healthier Happier - Your guide to a healthy body and mind
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBBex got chatting to Joe Wicks about Fitter, Healthier, Happier where we learn all about your body and mind in this dynamic new fact-filled book. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KIDZ BOP: Sadie, Chanel, Toby & Ziame chat NEVER STOP
April 08, 2024 14:42 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDan caught up with Kidz Bop ahead of their upcoming Never Stop tour around the UK, he asked them about what it's like being together for so long, a great game of this or that, and much much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DAVID BADDIEL: The Parent Agency 10th Anniversary Edition
April 02, 2024 13:29 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBex got chatting to David Baddiel all about his 10th anniversary edition of The Parent Agency and it's stage adaptation in the making. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ATTACK OF THE STINK MONSTER: Grimwood's Nadia Shireen chats Instalment #3
March 12, 2024 10:44 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBBex got chatting to Nadia Shireen all about her brand new release 'Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster' the third release in her Grimwood series. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LEAP YEAR SPECIAL: Sam Sedgeman chats 29th February and The Clockwork Conspiracy
March 11, 2024 18:36 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBGeorge got chatting to author Sam Sedgeman all about his new book The Clockwork Conspiracy and leap years, they speak all about TIME, how people should celebrate leap years and much much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BRITISH DARTS SENSATION: Luke Littler joins Fun Kids to tell us how you become a darting superstar
March 07, 2024 11:26 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBDan got chatting to darting wonderkid and Bahrain Darts Masters champion Luke Littler all his rise to stardom, how YOU can become a darts superstar, his EAFC24 Ultimate Team and his 2nd love, Manchester United. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOW THE NEWS WORKS: Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell take us behind the scenes of News Bulletins
February 21, 2024 15:37 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBBex got chatting to the Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell to chat all about their new release Inside Story: How The News Works all about how the news we get is made, the importance of impartiality & what different roles there are behind the scenes. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHASING FINS: Jules Bernstein on the California Newborn Great White Discovery
February 13, 2024 16:23 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBDan got chatting to the University of California Riverside's Jules Bernstein on the BIGGER and BETTER Fun Kids Science Weekly all about the amazing discovery of the newborn great white shark and why it's such a big deal? Remember to tune in to Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY & the importance of TIME with Sam Sedgeman
February 01, 2024 10:09 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBBex got chatting to the amazing author Sam Sedgeman all about his brand new book The Clockwork Conspiracy and why it's important we don't forget the importance of time. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie's Mission of Maximum Mischief with the team at BEANO MAG
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBBex got chatting to Craig, Mike & Laura from Beano all about their latest Boomic Minnie's Mission of Maximum Mischief Remember to tune in to Bex weekdays on Fun Kids from 4pm, as well as on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chatting with WONKA's Jim Carter
January 17, 2024 14:21 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBGeorge got chatting to famous actor Jim Carter about his part in the brand new blockbuster Wonka, and even got his chocolate 5-aside team. Remember to tune in to George on Fun Kids Breakfast weekdays from 6.30am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Release of Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer!
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBHebe got chatting to the director and producer of Kung Fu Panda 4 about the release of the new trailer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Huw from CBBC's Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures!
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBDan got chatting to Huw who plays Jack in Jack and Nancy, one of the amazing animations in Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures on CBBC! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The genius's behind Disney's Wish!
December 23, 2023 15:11 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBConor got chatting to Chris and Fawn, the genius directors behind Disney's Wish, to find out all the secrets of Disney's 100 years of animation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chatting about Young Eurovision with Lauren Layfield!
December 13, 2023 13:41 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBGeorge got chatting to Lauren Layfield about what its like hosting Young Eurovision and all the behind the scenes gossip of the contest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Bunzl on his new book GLASSBORN!
November 29, 2023 20:44 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBPeter Bunzl paid Bex a visit at the Fun Kids studio to talk all about his new book, Glassborn! Set in a 19th century fantasy land, this book has all the things you'll need to sink into a new world with the Belle siblings and the magical adventures they get up to! Peter's here to tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dragon's Den Deborah Meaden!
November 28, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBDan recently caught up with Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden to chat about the Everyday Engineering Competition! Deborah teamed up with The Royal Academy of Engineering to get everyone in the UK inventing, and she chats to Dan about what a difference young engineers can make to helping the climate and building a better future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aardman geniuses behind Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget!
November 21, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBTo celebrate the new movie, Chicken Run, Dawn of the Nugget, Hebe was on the red carpet of the premier chatting to all the creative geniuses behind the new film! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who are the Serjeant at Arms and the Clerk of Parliaments?
November 14, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBTo celebrate Parliament week, Bex is introducing us to some of the strangest job roles in Parliament. She got chatting to the Sergeant at Arms who is a key figure in the House of Commons and the Clerk of Parliaments who looks after the House of Lords! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trolls Madness with Walt Dohrn!
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBWe've got an AWESOME episode of Meets for you this week! Conor caught up with the director of Trolls Band Together to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the movie and all of the sing a longs during filming! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brett Iwan the voice behind Mickey Mouse!
November 01, 2023 13:16 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBThis week the voice of Mickey Mouse tells us what it’s like being one of the most famous cartoon voices on the planet and 100 years of Disney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carrie Hope Fletcher on Halloween birthdays and bat powers!
October 17, 2023 05:02 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBCarrie Hope Fletcher paid a visit to Fun Kids to chat to Bex all about her new book, Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse! A spooky read for the upcoming spooky season, Carrie is here to tell us about this new adventure for the Double Trouble Society and some of her favourite parts of Halloween - turns out it's very close to her birthday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Judith Eagle on STOLEN SONGBIRD, a thrilling mystery!
October 10, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBJudith Eagle came by the Fun Kids studio to talk to Bex all about her new book, Stolen Songbird! The story takes place in 1950s London. After finding a picture in the lining of her suitcase, Caro has become part of a dangerous art heist! Can she uncover the mystery of the stolen songbird painting? Find out how British history inspired this heartwarming tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All aboard! AM Howell talks Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic!
October 03, 2023 12:01 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBBex recently caught up with AM Howell to chat about her new book, Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic! There are so many historic details that went into this mystery novel. Ann-Marie is here to talk about all the things to look out for, including references to the Titanic and tons of 1930s worldbuilding! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George chats to Phoebe, Blue Peter's Amazing Author's Writing winner!
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBGeorge has been chatting to Phoebe, the 10 year old winner of the Blue Peter Amazing Author's Writing competition on CBBC! Find out what Phoebe loves most about writing, her pet inspiration for the wolf in her story, and what it was like to meet author Tom Fletcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dermot O'Leary talks furry friends and history in Wings of Glory!
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis week, Bex caught up with Dermot O'Leary! You may know him from his years of presenting on TV and his Toto the Ninja Cat series, but today he's here with a brand new release! Wings of Glory follows the lives of animals caught up in the midst of World War 2 and how they try to survive. Dermot chats his own love of history and the things that inspired his story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YouTube star Maddie Moate prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro!
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBBex has been chatting to Maddie Moate about her trip to Mount Kilimanjaro! This is Africa's highest mountain, and no easy feat to climb! Maddie chats about how she's preparing for this adventure and her plans for the climb, including questions such as what happens to your body at high altitudes? Maddie is trekking in partnership with Rafiki Thabo Foundation, a charity which enables education for children living in poverty across East Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Fred and Pete's Treasure Tales!
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBBex got chatting to Fred and Pete from Fred and Pete's Treasure Tales on Cbeebies! Find out all about the amazing treasure found on the beaches of Cornwall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien! 👻
August 29, 2023 10:45 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBGeorge recently got chatting to Justin Simien, director of Disney's Haunted Mansion! Find out how Walt Disney, the Imagineers, and the Haunted Mansion ride all came together to inspire Justin to make this film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Edward Foster on making The Rubbish World of Dave Spud!
August 22, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBThis week Fun Kids is chatting to Edward Foster, creator of the TV series The Rubbish World of Dave Spud! What inspired Edward to create such a grumpy character, and what is it like to direct a cartoon TV show anyway? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 year old Aneeshwar on his brand new show with Steve Backshall!
August 15, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBIn this week's episode of Meets, Dan is chatting to young animal expert Aneeshwar Kunchala! Aneeshwar is also the star of a brand new show all about wildlife with Steve Backshall, CBeebies' 'Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild'! Find out what Aneeshwar loves about the show and working alongside Steve, how he became interested in animals, and how many pets he has! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blackpool Tower goes MISSING in Frank Cottrell-Boyce's NEW Adventure!
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to Meets, the podcast where we meet a whole bunch of lovely people! This week, Bex has been chatting to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his new book, The Wonder Brothers! Frank's eager to chat all things magic, naming his favourite magicians and telling Bex all about his love for Blackpool! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sooty and Sweep Show Cause HAVOC in the Studio!
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBBex is joined by childrens television royalty, Sooty and Sweep as we hear about some of their many talents and their brand new tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS: The Space Programme
August 06, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBHave you heard our series, The Space Programme? Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut. Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too. Plus, Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all 20 episodes right now, ad-free! Listen to the whole series before anyone else. Get a 30-day free trial of Fun K...
Is this the MOST IMAGINITE AUTHOR yet? Bex chats with Nazneen Pathak
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBAuthor of the City of Stolen Magic Nazneen Pathak shares her inspirations and some exclusive secrets behind her newest book! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex chats to FOOTBALL LEGEND Beth Mead! ⚽
July 18, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBBBC Sports Personality of the year Beth Mead has been chatting to Bex all about her new book, Roar! She chats playing for Arsenal, writing the book, and encouraging others to follow their sports ambitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mamoudou Athie and Leah Lewis from Disney's Elemental answer your questions!
July 11, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBBex has been catching up with the cast of Disney's Elemental! Mamoudou Athie plays Wade and Leah Lewis plays Ember, and they're here to talk all about their time making the film, what they think you'll love, and even answered some of your burning questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George chats to the cast of Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken! 🌊
July 04, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBGeorge recently caught up with the cast of Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken, including Lana Condor, Annie Murphy, and director Kirk DeMicco! Find out what Annie and Lana love about their characters Ruby and Chelsea, and what the director Kirk thinks about working with DreamWorks Studios. Get ready to dive into this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex chats dragons and how to train them with Cressida Cowell!
June 27, 2023 05:02 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBBex recently caught up with Cressida Cowell, author of How To Train Your Dragon and the new How To Train Your Hogfly, to see how Cressida is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her iconic series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.