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Episode #276 – Aaron Nigel Smith
It’s Aaron Nigel Smith! We had a great conversation talking about Reggae, his music and so much in between! “Aaron Nigel Smith & The One World Chorus — Live in LA was released on August 15th, distributed by Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong International. This is an uplifting collection of reggae songs, some Aaron Nigel Smith originals (like “One”) and some traditional and cover songs (“Fanga Alafia,” “Simon Says,” “One Love,” “If I Had a Hammer”).
Listen to his song ‘One’ at the end of our interview.
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Episode #252 – Duke Otherwise
Here’s a really fun conversation with the great Duke Otherwise! “From Wisconsin’s Duke Otherwise comes Kith & Kin, an eclectic album of music meant to bring joy, silliness and sweetness to all. Kith & Kin features a unique blend of stellar musicianship, memorable characters, whimsical topics, and a vast array of instruments and musical styles resulting in outrageous fun.
Duke Otherwise looks at the world with a skewed eye and blends his quirky observations with his elaborate imagination resulting in a combination that seems to perfectly tap into a child’s mindset. On Kith & Kin, with his distinct baritone voice, he leads as a playful wordsmith, delivering hilarious and imaginative songs and stories taken from real events and conversations with his own family and friends.”
Stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear the song ‘Joy’s a Grump’
Episode #251 – Marky Monday / Cowboy Andy Return!
It’s a seriously fun blast of new music with Marky Monday and Cowboy Andy checking in to talk about each of their brand new music! These are some really fun conversations. Check them out and listen for brand new music from each artist.
Episode #250 – Katie Stone
Katie Stone is the volunteer host and producer of The Children’s Hour radio show and podcast. The show’s goal is to bring informative, entertaining and engaging radio programming to listeners of all ages, showcasing local kids and kid-friendly organizations, while involving kids in all aspects of the production. Katie works with a crew of dedicated children who help produce the show, including writing and voicing scripts and reviews, helping choose jokes, show themes, music and guests, and assisting in all aspects of the live broadcast.
Episode #249 – Paul Reisler (Kid Pan Alley 20th Anniversary)
What an honor to be able to talk to Paul Reisler about Kid Pan Alley on the occasion of the amazing organizations 20th anniversary. You may remember that I talked with Paul back on episode 112, and we got a lot of backstory on him and what his incredible organization does. Be sure to listen to the title track ‘Best Friends’ from the brand new Kid Pan Alley record ‘Best Friends’.
“Kid Pan Alley celebrates its 20th Anniversary inspiring and empowering children to work together to create their own music. What better way to mark the occasion than with the new CD Best Friends, arriving October 11 on Kid Pan Alley Records. Best Friends features songs co-written by students in 10 different schools and Kid Pan Alley songwriters led by KPA’s Founder Paul Reisler. Among the highlights are guest vocals by an array of popular children’s artists including GRAMMY® Award winners and nominees and multi-award-winning artists: Lisa Loeb, Bill Harley, Sonia De Los Santos, John McCutcheon, Randy Kaplan, Robbie Schaefer, The Not-Its! Dazzling vocals, expert production, vibrant instrumentation and delightful lyrics are among the hallmarks of this fifth Kid Pan Alley release.”
Good Stuff Sports #25 – Esther Forrester
There’s really not a cooler sound than a tennis ball being hit. I can’t even do an impression. I love tennis. It’s a great game. I was so excited to talk to Esther Forrester from Brainiac Tennis about her program, and what she does. Now get out there and work on your backhand!
Episode #248 – Parker & Alexander
“From Parker & Alexander, creators of the popular children’s rock duo Spaghetti Eddie, comes a family-friendly musical take on beloved Bible stories, All of Us: Bible Songs for Everyone.
All of Us: Bible Songs for Everyone presents story songs that, in these days of cross-cultural exploration, really do belong to “all of us,” told through upbeat, eclectic music with a lilting sense of rhythmic pulse and a laid-back, melodic charm. The result is a vibrant musical experience designed to engage the whole family in absorbing the timeless – and timely – lessons that have come to us from so long ago.”
Be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode to hear Parker & Alexander’s song ‘Noah’.
Episode #247 – M Dorsett
Here’s a great conversation with M Dorsett about her new book ‘The Lion and the Elephant’. She’s got a great approach to how she created the book, and it’s a different and very creative way for kids to get involved with the story. If you want to purchase the book go to chibur.info/books and enter the code GOODSTUFF to save 10%.
Episode #246 – Mr. Doug
Mr. Doug is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter who loves making music for kids and family. Talk about prolific – he’s released 7 EP’s and there’s so much great music still to come. He’s making kid tested and father approved music which you all will love. He’s silly, and he “knows nonsense”. Be sure to check out ‘The Gross Song’ at the end of the episode. It’s gross… and great!
Episode #245 – Jesse Goldman
Get ready to Moove to the Moozika! “Bilingual singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music educator Jesse Goldman brings an even dozen of the biggest hits from his acclaimed, Brooklyn-based Moozika! music classes and Moozika! band to his debut family album, Moove to the Moozika!” Be Sure to listen all the way through the episode to hear his song ‘Brooklyn Baby’!