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Episode #253 – Diana Panton
I didn’t even realize how badly I needed to hear Diana Panton’s ‘A Cheerful Little Earful’ album. I’ll say that it soothed me and my family when we needed it badly. Some calm and beautifully played music during this stressful and unpredictable time? Yep. 1000% yep. “One of the brightest jewels in the crown of Canada’s contribution to vocal jazz, two-time JUNO Award winner Diana Panton again brings her distinctive brand of sweet, sincere, swinging elegance straight to the hearts of young and old alike with her second album for children and families, A Cheerful Little Earful”. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode to hear ‘A Cheerful Little Earful’.
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Episode #58 – Billy Kelly
Billy Kelly brings the comedy that is completely appropriate for kids and families. Billy is certified and bonafied Good Stuff approved! We all need a laugh these days and Billy can totally bring it! To top it all off he’s also a family musician. You should definitely check out Billy’s new album called ‘My First Comedy Album’. This is good and clean fun.
Episode #57 – Jonathan Messinger (The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian)
You love podcasts, right? Your kids are getting into podcasts, right? I’ve got a good one for you to listen to together as a family. It’s The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian. I talked to Finn’s creator/writer/producer Jonathan Messinger about the show. It’s a sci-fi podcast for kids and it is great. Sci-Fi! For kids!!
Episode #56 – Jason Mesches
Jason Mesches is on the show this week and we’re talking about his brand of kids music. Jason is upbeat, high energy, and an all around great guy! He and I have circled each other for years and it was great to finally connect and talk with him about his music. Jason is extremely funny and creative. Be sure to look up his music and videos! He also has a photo album on facebook called “Singing, Jumping, Sweating”. How can you not love that?
Episode #55 – Bobby Beetcut
Bobby Beetcut has got a message. A message of positivity, peace, and healthy living. It was great to talk to him about his music and what inspires him. You’ve got to hear how he came up with the name Bobby Beetcut as well as the story behind his glasses. You’ll finish this one with a smile on your face. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear a part of his song ‘Beautiful Day’.
Episode #54 – Harry Gottlieb (You Don’t Know Jack)
Have you ever wondered about how an iconic game came into existence? I spoke to Harry Gottlieb who created the game ‘You Don’t Know Jack’ and he told me about the steps to make the game along with keeping the game fun as the world goes more and more mobile. We also talked about some of the other fun games that his company is working on!
Episode #53 – Jerry Casagrande (On The Wing Movie)
Whoa! I talked to Jerry Casagrande who wrote and directed the incredible movie ‘On the Wing’. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to write and film your own movie? Welll, Jerry tells me all about what goes into making a movie. ‘On the Wing’ is available on Amazon On Demand as well as iTunes. It’s a great and very family friendly movie!
Episode #52 – Kitty Felde from Book Club For Kids
Do you have a reader in your house? If you do, or even if you don’t you should check out Kitty Felde’s Podcast ‘Book Club for Kids’ where “kids talk about books”. Kitty has a wealth of experience in radio and she puts it to good use in putting together a show that often goes beyond simple questions and answers and gets at the heart of what her readers are thinking about and feeling! She also recruits some noteable guest hosts. The show’s website has a ton of great information so be sure to check it out. And… DR. ERIC RETURNS!!!
Episode #51 – Cory Hills
Splatboombang! Rhythm and drumming are the keys to Cory Hills new album ‘Drum Factory’. Cory uses percussion instruments to tell stories and he even got out some drums when we were talking to demonstrate! He has some incredible videos on his website that demonstrate just how awesome his approach to music and storytelling are!
Episode #50 – Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler (Junie B. Jones the Musical)
Episode #50! Can you believe it? Neither can I. It was a total thrill to talk to Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. They are a songwriting pair who have written some incredible music together that has been enjoyed by theater-goers around the world! They just released the brand new album/soundtrack for ‘Junie B. Jones The Musical’. Everyone knows Junie B.! We talked songwriting and classic musicals. So unbelievably fun.
I also caught Josh the Lawyer just as he and his family were about to leave for a trip to the UK. Josh the Lawyer was going to help me do something different with the 50th episode, but we didn’t quite get to it. Don’t worry, it will happen eventually and this short conversation more than makes up for it.
50 Episodes! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Good Stuff Kids Podcast! Here’s to 50,000,000 more.