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Fun Kids Meets

682 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 151 ratings

Here at Fun Kids we have some of the best guests popping by to have a bit of a chat. 


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Episodes

ATTACK OF THE STINK MONSTER: Grimwood's Nadia Shireen chats Instalment #3

March 12, 2024 10:44 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MB

Bex 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 MB

George 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 MB

Dan 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

Dan 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

George 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 MB

Hebe 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 MB

Dan 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 MB

Conor 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 MB

George 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 MB

Peter 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 MB

Dan 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 MB

To 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 MB

To 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 MB

We'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 MB

This 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 MB

Carrie 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 MB

Judith 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

George 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 MB

This 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 MB

Bex 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 informa...

Fred and Pete's Treasure Tales!

September 12, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MB

Bex 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 MB

George 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 MB

This 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 MB

In 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 MB

Welcome 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

Have 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 Kids P...

Is this the MOST IMAGINITE AUTHOR yet? Bex chats with Nazneen Pathak

August 01, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Author 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 MB

BBC 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 MB

Bex 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 MB

George 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 MB

Bex 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.

Monster Hunting with Ian Mark!

June 20, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Welcome to Meets, where the Fun Kids presenters hang out with your heroes! Bex spoke to Ian Mark, author of the Monster Hunting series and Monsters Bite Back all about how he gets inspiration for these monsters. Ian even admits to having his own BOOK OF MONSTERS! Yikes! How spooky... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unveiling the Secrets of the Skandar Series: A Captivating Conversation with A.F. Steadman

June 13, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

A.F Steadman joins Bex to uncover the secrets of the newest book in the Skandar series - Skandar and the Phantom rider! Join us as we discuss their inspirations, some secrets to look out for and what we can expect next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LD Lapinski on how to embrace who you are!

June 06, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

Bex recently caught up with the brilliant author LD Lapinski to chat about their new book, Jamie! LD teaches us how to stand up for what we believe in, and that people are around to help us if we only ask!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Mulhern teaches Bex how to become a magician!!!

May 30, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Hello and welcome to Fun Kids Meets, the podcast where we meet your heroes! Stephen Mulhern, presenter, magician and now author, is here to tell Bex about Max Magic: The Greatest Show on Earth! If you're a budding magician or even just curious as to how magicians pull off those insane magic tricks, this is a must-read.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horrible Histories' Martin Brown is here with a tale about a bear!

May 23, 2023 05:01 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome to Meets! If you're a fan of the Horrible Histories series, you'll love this episode. Their comic artist Martin Brown is here to chat to Bex about his new book  Nell and the Cave Bear: The Journey Home! How will Nell and Cave Bear navigate their way back home, and what inspired Martin to write this beautiful tale of friendship and survival?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Piper and a very special mouse!

May 22, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MB

Bex recently caught up with Katie Piper to chat all about her new heart-warming book, All You Need! Hear all about Katie's inspiration behind Teeny Mouse, and why she thinks there's a lot to be happy about.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson says cast your eyes to the skies!

May 09, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

Dan recently caught up with astronomy expert Mark Thompson! Why is the universe expanding, why do we need sleep, and is there life out there...? These and other incredible questions all to come in this week's episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing the sun's energy to Earth with Annie Kritcher

May 08, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Annie Kritcher from the National Ignition Facility is here this week to talk to Dan about a huge breakthrough in nuclear energy! Find out what this breakthrough in energy production means for the planet and what role Annie played in this scientific marvel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very Mecha Meets with Mecha Elmo!

May 02, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB

Mecha Elmo has been solving all kinds of problems in Mecha Builders! Bex recently chatted to him about what life is like in Pretty Big City, and what science adventures he and his friends get up to!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Wilson on her new book, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure!

April 25, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MB

Hey there, welcome to Fun Kids Meets! Bex recently caught up with a very notable book hero - Jacqueline Wilson! She's here today to chat to Bex all about her new book, set in an Enid Blyton classic, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure! Jacqueline also ranks her top five favourite characters across all of her books!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anya Taylor-Joy on being Princess Peach!

April 18, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Welcome to Fun Kids Meets, and do we have a Meets Treat for you this week! George recently caught up with Princess Peach herself, Anya Taylor-Joy, to chat about her role in the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie. George is asking all the real questions, such as who among the cast is the best at Mario Kart?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Miller is STILL STUCK in the studio! Could this be his triumphant escape?

April 11, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

A special feature written by Fun Kids super fan Lauren, who won the Ben Miller story competition for The Night We Got Stuck In A Story! Ben Miller has been stuck in the Fun Kids studio, and he's been trying hard to get out. Bex interviewed him, but was a bit puzzled by his behaviour... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhian Tracey on Bletchley Park and the mysteries that surround it...

April 04, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week on Meets, Bex is chatting to Rhian Tracey all about her new book I Spy, A Bletchley Park Mystery! Some very nifty code-breaking took place at Bletchley Park. This event, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, inspired Rhian's story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JB Gill talks farm life in Ace and the Animal Heroes!

March 28, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Welcome to Fun Kids Meets where we meet your heroes! Chatting with Bex this week is JB Gill from JLS and Down on the Farm. He's got a new book out, Ace and the Animal Heroes, and he's talking about some real-life inspiration he had for the story! Are his kids in the book, or have any of the events in Ace and the Animal Heroes actually happened to JB? Listen to find out!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.