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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Episodes
Monster Hunting with Ian Mark!
June 20, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome 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 MBA.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 MBBex 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 MBHello 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 MBWelcome 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 MBBex 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 MBDan 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 MBAnnie 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 MBMecha 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 MBHey 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 MBWelcome 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 MBA 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 MBThis 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 MBWelcome 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.
Alasdair Beckett-King and Claire Powell chat all things mysterious with Bex!
March 21, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to Meets, where the Fun Kids crew meet your favourite stars! Bex recently spoke to author Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrator Claire Powell about an amazing new mystery novel, Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. Find out how the pair worked together to create this book and which famous detectives inspired Alasdair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alesha Dixon on loving animals and Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard!!
March 14, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBGeorge has been chatting to Alesha Dixon about her new book, Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard! Find out what you'll love about this story and hear all about Alesha's own pets, her love for writing, and extra gossip about what she's up to this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie and Kevin Tsang teach us all about SPACE!
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBAuthor duo Katie and Kevin Tsang are chatting to Bex all about their latest book Suzie and the Moonbugs, the second book in their Space Blasters series! How many moons does Jupiter have? Katie and Kevin know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex teaches Jenny Slate British slang!
February 28, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBBex has been chatting to the star of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, Jenny Slate! She even had time to teach her a VERY British phrase... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surprising Jacob Tremblay for his Birthday!
February 21, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBRecently Bex spoke to the incredible actor Jacob Tremblay about the brand-new Netflix movie, My Father's Dragon. But Bex realised it was his birthday a few days before the interview, and decided to surprise him... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matilda The Musical star Alisha Weir teaches us how to be Naughty!
February 14, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBDan recently caught up with the star of Matilda The Musical, Alisha Weir, in her first ever solo interview to find out all about the smash-hit musical! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antonio Banderas tells us all about Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
February 07, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBPuss in Boots himself, Antonio Banderas, popped by the Fun Kids studio to have a chat with Conor about the epic new Puss in Boots adventure, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Miller chats The Night We Got Stuck in a Story
January 31, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBAwesome author and Bex's BFF Ben Miller popped by the Fun Kids studio to chat about his wicked new book, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex Meets David Walliams for his New Book - SPACEBOY!
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bex Meets Fearne Cotton!
September 26, 2022 16:20 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The OUT OF THIS WORLD cast of Star Trek Prodigy!
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSean is blasting off to chat to Robyn about her recent chat with the cast and creators of the astronomical new Star Trek Prodigy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iconic Children's Author Michael Rosen!
May 10, 2022 10:41 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSean is joined by Bex to chat about her interview with the awesome, iconic, author Michael Rosen! Michael is talking about his brand-new book, Rigatoni The Pasta Cat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LEGENDARY Comedian Jim Carrey chats Dr. Robotnik and Sonic 2!
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBSean is chatting about his interview with genuine comedy royalty and all-round hilarious guy, Jim Carrey, about his role as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic 2! Jim reveals how much he loves the robots in the film, and stick around until the end of the podcast to hear Sean share some super Sonic secrets (now that's a tongue twister!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amazing authors Sean Thorne and Luke Franks
April 19, 2022 09:39 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's a very special episode of Fun Kids Meets, as today's guest is... Sean himself! Sean, and his friend Luke Franks, are chatting to Bex about their brand new book, Jamie McFlair vs The Ultimate Brain Hack! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Brainy Legend Dr. Ranj
April 12, 2022 09:56 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSean chats to Dan about his recent chat with presenter, NHS Doctor and Best Selling Author Dr. Ranj all about the Brain and his new book Brain Power! Dan and Sean are both so impressed with how knowledgable Dr. Ranj is, and how brilliant he is at explaining complex ideas in an understandable and educational way! Plus, Dan is a huge fan of Dr. Ranj's hair! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SONIC 2 SPECIAL! Ben Schwartz, James Marsden AND the actual Sonic and Tails
April 05, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIt's a Sonic 2 special in Fun Kids Meets this week! Bex is chatting to Sean about her awesome interviews with the stars of the new Sonic movie, Ben Schwartz (Sonic) and James Marsden (Tom). The pair even play Bex's excellent new game - In The SO-NICK of Time (trademark pending). Listen until the end to hear Bex' chat to the ACTUAL Sonic and Tails too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Awesome Multi-Talented Explorer Steve Backshall!
March 29, 2022 14:06 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSean is joined by Dan to chat about his interview the awesome multi-talented explorer, Steve Backshall! Tune in to hear about Steve's new underwater show! Plus, find out how you can become an adventurer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omari McQueen is the youngest vegan chef
March 29, 2022 09:36 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBOmari boasts the title of the youngest award-winning vegan chef in the UK, as well as the CEO and founder of vegan restaurant Dipalicious! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ghost and Molly McGee stars Ashly Burch and Dana Snyder!
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBConor joins Sean to chat about his interview with the stars of the Disney+ series The Ghost and Molly McGee, Ashly Burch and Dana Snyder! Find out WHO has the BEST voice ever to grace Fun Kids Meets...as well as the lowdown on the spooky spectacular Disney+ show, The Ghost and Molly McGee! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'SING 2' Director Garth Jennings!
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSean is joined by George to discuss his chat with the director of the awesome movie 'Sing 2', Garth Jennings! Find out if Garth realises just how popular the film is on social media, how he deals with directing superstars and hear about George's borderline obsession with the band U2 (ask your parents!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fun Kids Favourite Danny Wallace
March 01, 2022 09:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBBex is back with Sean this week to chat about her interview with Fun Kids favourite, comedian and author, Danny Wallace! Danny is chatting about his brand new children's book, The Luckiest Kid in the World, plus some hidden gems to look out for! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hilarious Comedian and Author Adam Hills
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBBex chats to Sean about her interview with the brilliant comedian and broadcaster Adam Hills about his debut children's book, Rockstar Detectives! Find out how Adam's own children influenced the main characters and stick around until the end of the interview to discover Adam's answer to the MOST important question in the world...SALT AND VINEGAR or CHEESE AND ONION crisps?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Awesome Astronaut Tim Peake!
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDan joins Sean to lift the lid on his out-of-this-world interview with intergalactic legend, astronaut Tim Peake! Tim is joining us live at the Royal Observatory Greenwich to launch Mission Transmission, our record-breaking broadcast to space, on the 21st February 2022. Tim spoke to Dan about his brand-new fiction book, Swarm Rising! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wicked wordsmith MC Grammar
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBSean is joined by Bex to chat about her interview with one of her celeb BFF's, MC Grammar! MC Grammar is a former teacher turned rapper who aims to educate children through his awesome rhymes. Listen until the end to hear a very special space rap for Mission Transmission, featuring lyrical support from the one and only Bex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy from Andy and The Odd Socks!
February 01, 2022 06:30 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBConor reveals all about his chat with frontman of Andy and the Odd Socks, Andy Day! Andy's chatting about Series 2 of Andy and The Band on CBBC! This season features from very special guests, including ROCK ROYALTY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Voyager Golden Record Artist Jon Lomberg!
January 27, 2022 12:05 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBDan chats to Sean about his interview with the Voyager Golden Record artist, Jon Lomberg! The Golden Record was a recording that was launched into space - a bit like Mission Transmission, our record-breaking, history-making radio broadcast to space. Jon gives us some tips on what to include on our broadcast that might be listened to by aliens! Head to funkidslive.com to submit your message for Mission Transmission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NASA Astronaut Candidate Jack Hathaway!
January 21, 2022 13:57 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis week Sean is joined by George as finds out what it’s like to train to be an astronaut from NASA Astronaut Candidate Jack Hathaway. George and Jack also talk about our record-breaking, history-making broadcast where you can send your voice to space - Mission Transmission! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KIDZ BOP and Dr Emily from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
January 13, 2022 13:58 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSean finds out what it’s like to be a KIDZ BOP from the band behind the official anthem to our record-breaking Mission to space... KIDZ BOP recorded a very special version of 'My Universe' for our radio broadcast to space, Mission Transmission: On February 14th 2022, we On February 14th 2022, we are sending a message to space. Broadcast live from the Royal Observatory Greenwich with some music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the 30-minute transmission will feature voices of Fun K...
Gillian Anderson chats Robin Robin with Robyn!
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this week's Fun Kids Meets, Sean is joined by Robyn fresh from her chat with star of the brand new Netflix Movie 'Robin Robin', Gillian Anderson. Gillian chats about acting for Aardman (the makers of Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and Gromit), cat allergies and what Christmas dinner food she could live without... You can hear Robyn's on Fun Kids every weekend from 8-10am! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Meets A Boy Called Christmas
December 21, 2021 16:27 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBGeorge is popping by to see Sean-ta Claus for a festive episode of Fun Kids Meets. A Boy Called Christmas is a brand new Christmas film based on the best-selling Matt Haig books A Boy Called Christmas, The Truth Pixie and A Mouse Called Miika! The director, Gil Kenan, and star, Henry Lawfull, joined George to chat about the movie, their favourite Christmas films, behind the scenes memories and even played a festive game... You can hear George on Fun Kids, the UK's only national childre...
MinaLima talks Potter
December 14, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIt’s been 20 years since the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone came out! But, how do you create all the things Harry Potter uses? It’s a fantastic question and one we’re putting to the creators of some of the Harry Potter film graphic props! They’re a duo called MinaLima and they worked on all the Harry Potter films! They’re joining Dan to talk all about the art of graphic prop work. How do props look realistic? How do they work? Why might graphic...
Sophie Dahl's Worst Sleepover EVER!
December 07, 2021 14:31 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBBex joins Sean to chat about her interview with children's author Sophie Dahl - granddaughter of Roald Dahl and inspiration behind the character Sophie in the BFG! Sophie's chatting about her new picture book, The Worst Sleepover in the World. Can Sean guess what questions Bex asked Sophie in Fun Kids Meets Bingo? What would you ask Sophie? And did you know...Sophie is a FUN KIDS LISTENER?! (we don't blame her). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Marsden chats Boss Baby 2!
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBSean is joined by George after his interview with MEGA-famous Hollywood movie star James Marsden, star of Boss Baby 2! Find out why, and how, George MAY have wasted half the interview.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson answers YOUR questions!
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSean is joined by Dan to chat about his meeting with the UK's PRIME MINISTER, Boris Johnson! The PM chats COP26, answers YOUR climate questions, and even takes Dan on in the Yes/No Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Morpurgo's First Book in 2 Years!
November 16, 2021 16:23 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this week's Fun Kids Meets, Sean is joined by Bex to chat about her interview with legendary author, Michael Morpurgo. He’s talking about his brand new book, When Fishes Flew! This first new novel in two years from the nation’s favourite storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Kroll chats Big Mouth
November 09, 2021 11:27 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBNick Kroll is the voice of Big Mouth, a TV show where he does loads of voices! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.