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Episode #255 – Not Your Everyday Cake
I don’t know about you, but ever since quarantine started we have been baking. Mostly cookies. Not anything like the incredible creations that Melissa and Cindy from Not Your Everyday Cake make. They make cakes that are on the greatest most customized scale! In their words: “We are a mother/daughter team in Houston, TX who love working together to make beautiful creations for special occasions. We have been making cakes together since 2009, however, Cindy started creating cakes for friends and family 30 years ago. Our knowledge of cake design has been enhanced through multiple classes that we have taken. We don’t make your simple, everyday cakes. We bring your imagination to life to help make your special occasion perfect.”
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Episode #74 – Mista Cookie Jar
If you’ve listened to kids music over the last several years you’ve heard Mista Cookie Jar. He has collaborated with so many of our favorite artists! It’s no wonder why, I knew from the first second of our conversation that he was easy to talk to and had a big heart that goes straight into his music. This interview was in the works for a long time, and I’m so glad to finally share it! Be sure to stay tuned to the end for Cookie’s new song “Serotonin”. Additionally, be on the lookout for Lucky Diaz and the Family Band’s new album which features Mista Cookie Jar on three brand new songs!
Episode #73 – Twinkle
I talked to Twinkle a few weeks ago and she was so generous to share the story of how she came to the idea of Twinkle Time and Friends. Her pre-Twinkle career is pretty incredible too. She is a complete “Do it yourself-er” from songwriting to the development of the stage show. Twinkle also makes a real effort to ensure that all of her music and shows are bilingual. It’s clear that her live show would be a magnet for young kids. She is in the midst of an Indiegogo campaign to finance her new album and other projects. If you like what Twinkle has to say consider helping her realize her dreams for her new album.
Good Stuff Sports #7 – Neil Wattier
Hockey is a great sport. It’s fast paced and so fun to watch live. I had never thought about what it would be like to be a parent to a young hockey player. Luckily, I had a resource to fill me in. Neil Wattier, who is the host of The Hockey Parent Podcast, shared his experiences living the life of a hockey family. I learned a ton about the game and about the dedication that it takes to help a young athlete realize their dreams. Be sure to subscribe to Neil’s show, and tell a friend about Good Stuff Sports as well!
Episode #72 – Ben Clanton / Debbie Aronson
Episode #72 is a straight up book spectacular! I talked to Ben Clanton about creating the art for Laurie Berkner’s book for the song ‘We Are The Dinosaurs’. That’s not all though, Ben is a really clever and creative artist who has several books of his own. Check them out! I also had a great time talking to Debbie Aronson who wrote the book ‘Where’s My Tushy?” This book is awesome! I never would have known about it if my 5 year old daughter had not brought it home from the library! I’m so grateful that she did. I had such a nice time talking to Debbie and getting to know her. Debbie was so kind to share the story behind the book with me. It’s a lot deeper than you might think.
Episode #71 – Joanie Leeds
Joanie Leeds is on this week’s episode! I loved talking to her about her music and to hear about her brand new album ‘Brooklyn Baby’ which comes out this week. Be sure to check out her brand new song ‘Shayna Punim’ to get a sneak peak at the new music that Joanie has written for us. It’s brilliant! We covered a lot of ground on this episode, from summer camp to the band phish. Don’t miss it!
Episode #70 – Frances England
Finally! This one has been almost a year in the making. We love Frances England’s music in our house. Her songwriting is great and her voice is incredible. Her last (grammy nominated) album ‘Explorer of the World’ describes her city, San Francisco. We’ve had a lot of Frances’ music on our 4+1 countdown, and her song ‘Explorer of the World’ has been on numerous times. It was such a treat to speak with Frances and to hear her story. Listen all the way to the end to hear her song ‘My Street’! It’s a good one.
Episode #69 – Chanel Tsang from the Peace Out Podcast
The Good Stuff Family has been searching for something like the Peace Out Podcast for a long time. We’ve got three exceptionally energetic kids at home and sometimes we just need them to chill! We started listening to Chanel Tsang and her Peace Out Podcast a few weeks ago and her show is helping us a ton! My kids will listen and follow Chanel’s instructions. It’s a game changer for parents who just need a moment of peace and quiet. Chanel shared some of her insights on mindfulness and what her show is about. Be sure to subscribe to Peace Out on itunes.
Episode #68 – Brady Rymer
Brady has an amazing story. From playing in his jam band “From Good Homes”, as well as playing bass with Laurie Berkner to his own incredible band “The Little Band that Could” Brady Rymer has honed a high energy sound that is perfect for kids and families. He shares his love for the accordion and the joy and care that he puts into his concerts. He wants to get the energy and the music going. Music lovers can relate to that!!! He loves for kids and families to leave inspired and happy.
Episode #67 – Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters)
Energy! Commitment! Fun! Those were just a few of the adjectives that crossed my during a very fun conversation with Michael Napolitano from Michael and the Rockness Monsters. They have a brand new record, ‘Funny Faces’ coming out on April 28, and I had a blast learning about it! There’s something for everyone on this album, silly songs, meaningful songs, and songs with a message. Be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear the brand new song ‘Elevator Song’. You’ll have a smile on your whole face during this entire episode.