Bear Island

As King Kukaroo walks around the island, he sees the bears sharing different ways of saying I love you.

When letters start arriving in Bear Island from the South Pole, the bears decide to travel forth and meet someone new.

Sometimes projects seem too big to ever complete! Well, when you do it a little bit at a time, it's easier than you think.

When Grandma Momo comes for a visit on Bear Island, the cubs are sad to see her go. But they soon learn that all those big feelings only shows how much they love their grandma and how much she loves them, too.

Tank loves to talk about all the things he's good at. But, after a long walk and talk with Old Nan, he realizes sometimes it's the most special to make someone else feel special.

Tank confronts the first day of school and learns there is a difference between what you want and what is best for you.

When a guitar washes up to the black sand beaches of Bear Island, Gem decides to try and learn how to play. She becomes convinced that she can't show her skills off until she's perfect. King Kucaroo and Dish help her see that sometimes it's the getting better that's the best of all. 

When Tutu and Two Shoes introduce the bears to marshmallows, they are in love with the treats! However, after Ralph accidentally burns his up, he discovers something interesting: he likes burnt marshmallows! This leads the bears to realize that not every set-back has to be a back thing. Sometimes it's just an opportunity. This episode deals with disappointment and creativity. 

When Honey is interrupted in her juggling game, she and her friends discover some pea seeds. They plant the seeds and grow their own peas!

When King Kucaroo notices that the days are getting hotter and hotter, he goes and speaks to a climate science professor to learn what he and the rest of the bears can do to help.

It's Old Nan's birthday and she wants to play a game of birthday sardines. When nobody can find her, they realize they've underestimated Old Nan just because she'd old!

When King Kucaroo needs a vacation, he decides to go on a road trip. Back home, the bears get post cards from all of his travels and begin a game. Wherever he is, they pretend to be too! Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my...

Honey loves nothing more than to watch the bigger cubs play seaweed ball, but she never joins in! She thinks she is too little and not good enough to keep up. But when Old Nan explains that if you love something, it's the doing that matters, no matter what happens. Soon enough, Honey joins in and gets to play what she loves! This episode explores self-acceptance, talking risks, and playing sports...

When Honey sees the shiny ring on King Kucaroo's paw, she wonders if she can play with it. Sure! But when she loses it, we see what can happen to objects after they leave and how it is that their story doesn't stop. This episode explores the lazy no nothing vibe of a summer day and the easy adventures one can take. Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears....

Down on the bottom of the sea lives a crab who isn't interested in sucking slime or picking around the remains of fish heads. Gigi wants the finer things in life. Good cheese and bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables. When he finds a golden ring, he thinks he might be in business. Can he trade the ring for better food? This episode explores what it means to want something you are told you shouldn't ha...

In this story, Gem and the rest of the bear cubs hear strange noises in the center of Mossback Woods, they assume the worst… Monsters! But, when they investigate, they find it's something else entirely. In this episode we explore how to deal with fear, what it means to be brave, and the joys of sunbathing! Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The...

One day, Dish teaches King Kukaroo another tool for feeling your feelings. Sometimes things land in your body and the only way out is to sing! Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my kids each night. We explore what scares and...

What will King Kucaroo do when the nosey crows of Bear Island ruin his surprise birthday party? Come along as we learn that sometimes when people seem like they only want to bother you, they actually just want to join in.  Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is...

When Evie, Tank, and Tutu go after Two-Shoes and Sparkle after they disappear behind the movie screen, they have to rely on each other to bring their friends back home. Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my kids each night. W...

When the cubs follow Tutu and Two Shoes to the movies, something strange happens. Two Shoes and Sparkle vanish! When their friends try and rescue them, they find out that nobody else has any memory of them ever existing.  Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is...

Clara from DC wants to know how Gem is doing in Alien School. Well, she's trying to go for a swim!  Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my kids each night. We explore what scares and thrills kids and how to problem solve...

Sparkle decides to investigate the story of Monster Island only to discover that the monsters aren't so bad after all.  Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my kids each night. We explore what scares and thrills kids and h...

When the cubs hear a pirate shanty being sung in the fog, they head out on an adventure to Sassafras Island.  Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I tell my kids each night. We explore what scares and thrills kids and how to prob...

Way up north where the fog... isn't that thick there's an island of... white sand beaches and round, gentle hills. Listen in as Pringle the Seagull attempts to join the most elite mail delivery team in the world! Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, Tim Lane. I’m a stay-at-home father and every s...

When Tutu and Two Shoes invite the bear cubs to their movie theater, they have to figure out a way to be fair about who picks first. Exploring how kids can share, take turns, and what fair means. Bear Island is a children’s podcast exploring the life and times of talking bears. The podcast is hosted, produced, and written by me, a stay-at-home father. Every story is inspired by the bedtime tales I...