Podikins Presents... Children's Stories And Family Activities For Kids, Age 0-99!

Take a listen to the ingredients James and Andrew need to use to cook up a brand new story! All of these ingredients were submitted by listeners!  If you have an ingredient you would like included on a future Story Chef episode, send in a voice memo to share@podikins.fm !   If you're not sure how, check out our FAQ page. You can also get in touch through our Facebook page!   We can't wait for you to hear the full story...COMING SOON! Podikins is created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield.  Music for this teaser by: Haydn - String Quartet in E flat major, Hob. III:64 (performed by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)  Dave Depper -  Western Patrick Lee - Crested Flycatcher

Podi's Treetop Radio Presents..... Gammy's Roasted Toasted Willow Beans!!!  A story about willow beans, and me sis Tezzi, and bits & bobs, and a whole lot of other stuff that you'll have to listen to find out about.  Hope ye enjoy! - Podi podikins.fm

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On this episode Andrew and James attempt to answer some hard-hitting questions from listeners about Podikins.  Well, one Podikins to be exact...Podi.  What new insight can they glean?  Where are they getting their information?  Take a listen and find out! For complete show notes, or to get in touch with us, please visit Podikins.fm    

On this episode of Podikins you're going back to the triangulum galaxy where Sgt. Investigator Frederick Cuff has a lead on who stole the Stone Moon!  If you haven't heard Part 1 of the story, check it out here.    For complete show notes and credits, or to get in touch with us, please visit www.podikins.fm

On this special Halloween episode of Podikins, you're back on the case with the world famous Sound Investigator, Charles H. Waxman. You remember Waxless Charlie, don't ya?  From episode 003 and 007?  Well, small fry, on this episode, you'll be tagging along as you help solve the case of just who (or what?!) is making all those spooky noises coming from 485 Boneyard Lane! Also, be sure to check out the exciting, new, Kids Listen App (available for iOS in the App Store) to discover some really, really, great kids podcasts.  Podcasts like, The Book Club For Kids The Book Club for Kids is a podcast where young readers meet to talk about a book. The show includes a celebrity reading from the book. Plus, the author joins the episode to answer your questions.  Be sure to check it out! For complete show notes or to get in touch with us, please visit www.podikins.fm  

A classical music playlist! We've had a lot of great feedback about Story Chef 3: Bardolf Remington's Zoo of Animals and Oddities, so far!  Listeners really seemed to enjoy the classical music in particular, so we thought, "why not make a sound track?" Which is what we've done!  This "episode" features all the music from the story, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the performances!  To learn about some of the benefits of children listening to classical music, check out this site. To get a complete track listing of all the songs in the playlist, as well as the composers and performers, check out the show notes on our website.

Part 2 - Listen to the Story! Bardolf Remington's Zoo of Animals and Oddities Andrew and James cook up another story from scratch using ingredients listeners have sent in!   This story is a real smorgasbord featuring 19 different ingredients! Will they be able to cook up a tasty tale using ingredients as varied as a shadow fairy, a grumpy snail who's lost, a snake with crazy looking legs, and many others?  Take a listen and find out!  For complete show notes, visit podikins.fm

Part 1: the Ingredients! This week Andrew and James cook up another story from scratch using ingredients listeners have sent in! This story is a real smorgasbord featuring 19 different ingredients! Will they be able to cook up a tasty tale using ingredients as varied as a shadow fairy, a grumpy snail who's lost, a snake with crazy looking legs, and many others? Take a listen and find out! For more information about this episode please visit: podikins.fm/episodes  

This week Podikins Presents... Beginning, Middle, And: The Mystery of the Stone Moon Pt. 1 The year is 3047 and a priceless piece of space art has been stolen!  Sgt. Investigator Frederick Cuff is on the case to try and figure out whodunnit. You're heading into Mme. Cauley's grade 3 class where James and Andrew did their first ever live taping of Podikins Presents! However, they ran into a bit of a problem.  They have a beginning, and middle for their story "The Mystery of the Stone Moon," but they don't have an ending! They're going to need the help of the students in the class, and you, the listener, at home, if they are going to be able to solve this mystery! Click here to see Sgt. Cuff's interrogation notes, an inventory of some unusual items aboard the cargo ship, as well as report about the ship.  Who knows?  There just might be some clues in there to help you solve the case! If you think you know who did it, and want to share your theory with us, send us a voice memo to: share@podikins.fm   Not sure wh

On this episode of Podikins Presents... Chipper Andrew wakes up Grumper James in the middle of the night because he's got a hankering for a story! When they head to the pantry to get some ingredients for a brand new Story Chef episode they are SHOCKED by what they find. To submit an ingredient for the next Story Chef episode, please send a voice memo to: share@podikins.fm   Not sure what a voice memo is? Or how to send one in? Check out the FAQ section of our website.    A story ingredient can be: - a character  - a setting or a place - an action (something that happens in the story) - a theme - Or...anything at all!  You can submit as many ingredients as you like, just make sure you have your parents' or an adult's permission before sending them in. Have fun and use your imagination!   Still have questions?   Get in touch with us through Facebook or our website.     Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Music: All music in this episode

This week, Podikins Presents. . . Andrew, It's Go Time! On this episode, Andrew regales us with the story of his baby boy, Miles, and a makes a special visit to the rare book section of the library. What happens there?  You'll have to listen to find out! (Also, doesn't the dewey decimal system only go up to 999?!) __________________________________________________________________ If you're curious about who, exactly, this special guest is, head on back to Episode 004 or Episode 006 to get acquainted. Also, just a reminder that If you ever have a story ingredient--a character, a place, a theme (anything at all!)-- or a question for Podi, send us a voice memo to: share@podikins.fm Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and get in touch with us there. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one? Check out our FAQ. We'll be back again soon with a new episode. Thanks for all your support so far. If you've liked what you've been hearing, why not help us out by telling a friend?  Thanks again! ______

In Story Chef: Take Out Edition, we provide a selection of ingredients that we found kicking around the Podikins Pantry and we ask our listeners to see if they can come up with their own stories. If you come up with a cool story (or stories) and you want to share your creations with us, that'd be awesome!  You can send a voice memo to: share@podikins.fm Not sure how to create or send a voice memo?  Check out the FAQ section on our website. We hope you'll have fun cooking up your own story!  To learn more about what goes into a Story Chef episode, and the educational goals we have behind each episode, check out this blog post on our website. Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Music: All music in this episode is licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike Agreement. More information on this type of agreement can be found at freemusicarchive.org or you can click on the artist/song title to be taken to the source. Patrick Lee

This week, Podikins Presents. . . Story Chef 2: The Adventure of Cave Baby and the Magical Etching Device On this episode Andrew and James cook up another story from scratch using ingredients YOU'VE sent in!   If you're looking for a story that features adventure, magic, a talking pineapple and a baby pig, you've come to the right place! (Also, does anyone else find arugula a little peppery?) ________________________________________ If you haven't heard our first Story Chef, head on back to Episode 002 to hear about Rose the Rose fairy and the Last Magical Gorilla! If you have a story ingredient--a character, a place, a theme (anything at all!)-- send us a voice memo to: Share@Podikins.Fm Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and get in touch with us there. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one? Check out our FAQ.  ____________________________________________________________________ We'll be back again soon with a new episode. Thanks for all your support so far. If you've liked what yo

This week, Podikins Presents. . . Sound Sleuth: On the Beat with Waxless Charlie On this episode, you're stepping back into the office of the world renowned Sound Investigator, Charles H. Waxman, a.k.a Waxless Charlie, S.I. But don't get too comfortable, because you need to help a sleepless Jazz singer get to the bottom of a mysterious tink-tinking sound! (Also, what on earth does eggs in the coffee mean?) If you're a little confused as to who Waxless Charlie is, take a listen to Episode 003 and you'll be up to snuff. Also, we're creating a new Story Chef episode! If you have a story ingredient--a character, a places, a theme (anything at all!)-- send us a voice memo to: share@podikins.fm Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and get in touch with us there. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one?  Check out our FAQ.  Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Hilary Jarvis as The Canary Music: All music in this episode

This week, Podikins Presents. . . Interview With A Gravy Boat Captain On this episode, Andrew and James interview an unexpected visitor while a river flows into Podikins Studio!  Who is this mysterious Gravy Boat Captain?  Tune in to find out! (Also, how on earth does one play Rippity Dippins?) If you're looking for the instructions that were dropped by our special guest as he bolted out of the studio, click HERE! If this episode's guest created more questions than answers, and there is something else you'd like to know, feel free to send a voice memo with your question(s) to: share@podikins.fm Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and get in touch with us there. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one?  Check out our FAQ Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Music: All music in this episode is licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike Agreement. More information o

 This week, Podikins Presents. . . Andy and the Bread Sled! On this episode, Andrew regales us with a Christmas story from his childhood. This festive tall-tale features a baker, a bread sled, a shadowy figure--a whole lot of bread pudding--and an unexpected guest...  So heat up the hot coco, gather round the radio, and enjoy our Podikins holiday special!  (Also, how does one make a snow weasel?) FYI, this is our final episode of 2016!  But fret not, we will be back again in.... January 2017! So stay tuned for new episodes! If you have any questions/comments/suggestions, or you want to submit an Interactive Introduction (Ep. 001), an ingredient for a story (ep. 002), or a question for Podi (ep. 004), you can send them to... share@podikins.fm   Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and get in touch with us there. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one?  Check out our FAQ.  Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is G

 This week, Podikins Presents. . . From Under the Footstool! On this episode, James and Andrew recount the very first time they tried to record their podcast. What happened as soon as they hit record? Well, that changed everything. You'll meet a very special character who doesn't seem all that interested in what James and Andrew have to say. (Also, has Andrew really never hosted a dinner party?)  This week we need your help by Submitting a Question! After you listen to the episode, and meet our special guest, we want to know if YOU have anything you want to know more about?   You can send your questions via email or voice memo to share@podikins.fm Or, you can head over to our Facebook Page and leave a question there.  We're hoping to feature your questions on an upcoming episode. Not sure how to send a voice memo, or even record one?  Check out our FAQ.  Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Opening and Closing Theme b

 This week, Podikins Presents. . . Sound Sleuth! The world can get pretty loud...once you start listening close, that is.   On this episode, James and Andrew are paid a visit by a very special guest, Waxless Charlie, S.I.  What's an S.I.?  Well, you'll have to listen to find out!  But listen closely, because there's a strange collection of sounds on Waxless Charlie's mystery tape. How many can you recognize? Can you guess them all?   If you're stumped, head on over to podikins.fm/waxless for the answer key. (Also, how does Andrew know what an Iberian frog sounds like?) Credits: Created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield Artwork by Liz Whitehead Matt Schichter is GoldenTone Opening and Closing Theme by Patrick Lee Other music by Daniel James Dolby & the PK Jazz Collective Special Thanks:  To all our listeners!  Thanks for subscribing, and for leaving us a review on iTunes.  If you haven't done it yet, please do!  It's really helpful. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here