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Episode #259 – Jose-Luis Orozco
“José-Luis Orozco, the GRAMMY-nominated bilingual musician and children’s’ educator, celebrates 50 years of making Spanish and English kid’s music this spring with ¡Muévete! Songs for a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body (out 4/17 on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings), all about the importance of exercise and movement.” Stay tuned all the way until the end of the show to hear Jose-Luis’ song ‘Monica’ played live!
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Episode #112 – Paul Reisler from Kid Pan Alley
Paul Reisler from Kid Pan Alley was so interesting to talk to. He told me about his time playing hammer dulcimer with the band Trapezoid and everything that led to him being a teacher who travels around the world helping kids write songs. “Kid Pan Alley’s mission is to inspire and empower children to work together to become creators of their own music and to rekindle creativity as a core value in education through the group songwriting process.” I think you will be moved by the work that Paul does, and you should give Kid Pan Alley’s latest album, ‘One Little Song Can Change The World’, a listen with your kids.
Episode #111 – Mister G
I had so much fun chatting with Mister G. If you want to hear some beautiful and inspired music that your whole famiily will love you have to listen to his latest releast ‘Mundo Verde / Green World’ which is filled with environmental themes. Be sure to stay until the end of this episode to hear Mister G’s brand new song ‘Patas en el Aire’. Did I mention that Mister G won a Latin Grammy?! He did!
Good Stuff Sports #13 – John Teljeur (Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships)
The Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships! What are the Canadian Pond Hockey Championships? You’ll need to listen to the source, John Teljeur, teach us about what makes Pond Hockey different. It sounds like a complete blast. In fact, it sounds like “Pondemonium” (that’s not my joke. I wish I were that clever).
Episode #110 – Coco Morante
Are you down with the Instant Pot? I’m down with the Instant Pot. I use it for sushi rice, artichokes, and Lentil Soup. You know who is way way way more down with the Instant Pot than I am? This week’s guest, Coco Morante. She’s a genius with the Instant Pot and, in addition to having a bustling facebook page, she just put out a book of Instant Pot recipes. Check her out! Oh wait! There’s more, a brand new 4+1!
Episode #109 – April and Amy (The Rankin Twins)
Happy 2018! Let’s start the year off right with April and Amy Rankin who were a total joy to talk to. They are country music singin’ kid friendly musicians who totally go for it! Their music for adults isn’t half bad either. You must stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear their song ‘Love Yer Guts’.
Episode #108 – Emily Crocker (From Hal Leonard Publishing)
Emily Crocker has worked with Hal Leonard for many years! Her latest project are a series of interactive music books in collaboration with Disney. This new series features Mickey Mouse, Rapunzel, and Moana and they all encourage kids to make music. I loved talked to Emily about all of the work that she’s done with Hal Leonard. Odd’s are that if you were in a choir at any point in your childhood you used a book that Emily worked on. It was such an honor to talk to her. I also loved testing these books out with my girls. Real reviews from my kids. They loved them!
Check these books out – Great Holiday gifts! They’re all available on Amazon.
Episode #107 – Cowboy Andy (From The Salamanders)
Cowboy Andy from Cowboy Andy and the Salamandars drops by to talk tunes, and it was a really fun chat! He’s the first person I’ve ever talked to from Montana, and now I want to go. With songs like ‘Matt Damon Magnetized Me’, and ‘Bubbles’ how could this not be incredibly fun?! I want to be just like Cowboy Andy.
Good Stuff Sports #12 – Courtney Miller
Courtney Miller is an award winning women’s lacrosse player. She taught me a lot about women’s lacrosse throughout the course of this conversation. She has played at the D1 College Level, and has been playing for the Israeli National Women’s Team for the last several seasons. Courtney has recovered from a torn ACL to return to the sport that she loves. Her story is guaranteed to inspire you.
Episode #106 – Twinkle Returns!
Twinkle is back! She’s got a brand new album – which you helped to make! Listen to some behind the scenes stories about the album, and hear the brand new song ‘Just Dance’ from the album of the same name. This is some righteous dance pop music that your family will love. Be sure to watch this “Making of Just Dance” video to get a real understanding of just how hard Twinkle works: