Istvan's Imaginary Podcast

Istvan is missing! Well actually hiding. And Toby needs your help to find him. To do so you must escape the studio by finding the clues and answering the riddles Istvan has left for you. So close your eyes and listen closely and see if you can unravel all the mysteries Episode 45 has to offer. We also recognize National Encouragement Day on this episode and will cheer you on as we host our first e...

We’re doing our best to make going back to school as painless as possible. But you know what? Toby isn’t having it. Not even when his Dad Lewis calls in to crack him up with some of his “best” Dad jokes. Episode 44 also makes us all aware that there is an actual lemon juice day and we hear one of Istvan’s all time favorite recordings he’s ever made to tie it all together. Episode 44 is definitely...

On this festive Episode we celebrate a job well done. Istvan is feeling great about his accomplishments, particularly getting through his summer concerts like a boss. All the while Toby tries to reminds us all to relax, and special guest Cicada stops by to play his favorite roll of “life of the party.“ We also hear from the kids in Glen Ellyn as well as two of Istvan’s favorite songs from his albu...

Istvan is having a hard time keeping his eyes open. Why? Beacause he has been playing back to back concerts in the summer heat and he is super tired. So Toby and Alex the computer handle the controls and share some facts about National Girlfriends Day which leads to Toby sharing a love letter he wrote to his new girlfriend Claudia. We also hear from the kids in Streamwood and Wilmette who help wak...

Who brought their permision slip to go on the field trip? Because on this episode of the podcast we head into the city of Chicago to see the one and only Weird Al Yankovic live in concert. Istvan and his family head to the Chicago Symphony Center and invite Toby along to see the show. It’s a big deal because as it turns out this is Toby’s first big concert experience. Weird Al is touring the count...

Happy Fourth Of July! Well kind of. On this episode of the podcast we find out that Istvan is not a fan of the holiday because, like so many of us, the loud fireworks scare his dog. But we still celebrate with a barbeque and a surprise visit from our old friend Gramps. We also hear the kids from Palatine on the show and give shout outs to all the towns Istvan has played so far this summer. So than...

Hi guys! Today we not only give a nod to all the great Dad’s out there for Fathers Day but we also acknowledge the important Juneteenth holiday. After that we make a hot line call to the Leprechaun to thank him for his concert good luck spell and play him some special messages from some of the kids at Istvan’s recent shows in Lindenhurst, Bloomingdale and Northfield. If you hear yourself on the po...

Episode 38 sees Istvan out of studio and back on the road playing summer concerts. Of course that means Toby gets to sit in the big chair and host the show. We also celebrate National Yo-Yo Day and learn about it’s funky Filipino roots as well as get introduced to one of Istvan’s favorites, the original musical comedy duo The Smothers Brothers. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe t...

Episode 37 welcomes back the Leprechaun so he can give Istvan another powerful good luck spell to enchant his summer concerts. We also celebrate National Lucky Penny Day and learn some really cool things you can do if you start saving all the coins you find or collect. And last but not least we hear from the kids of Ottawa Illinois as they surprise the Leprechaun with a warm and wild greeting. Tha...

Episode 36 is jam packed. Toby, Istvan’s next door neighbor and co-host, has his science experiment go very wrong and the result is one of his socks coming to life. No need to fear because Sidney the Sock is nice and actually likes to tell jokes. We also hear some of the kids from Lombard where Istvan’s first concert of the season took place. Sleepovers are celebrated as well as Mom’s on our quick...

Hello! Today we celebrate our 35th show as well as National Telephone Day. To mark the occasion Alex the Computer and Toby, Istvan’s next door neighbor and co-host, decide to make a classic prank phone call. The only problem is that computers aren’t great at humor. And to top it all off Istvan gives everyone an early listen to the soon to be released version of his song Hello. Thanks for listening...

It’s Istvan’s birthday! Well his birthday is on April 17 and this is as close as we will get so let’s party!. It’s extra special too because this year April 17 is also Easter Sunday. Toby and Alex are very excited and insist on celebrating and have a few surprises for the birthday boy. So get ready to have fun and learn about a couple of Istvan’s favorite places to get delicious gluten free foods...

Today is extra exciting because we are heading out of the studio to go on our second field trip. Toby and Istvan head to Friendly Coffee Lounge to meet their friend, talented balloon twister, Smarty Pants. Toby not only interviews Mr. Pants but kind of shows everyone how to conduct a good interview at the same time. He also tries coffee for the first time and does not like it. Friendly Tap is a mu...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays for the second time and are definitely lucky to have one of our favorite guests, the Leprechaun, return for another action packed visit. Hear him rap, hear him talk taters, and hear him and Istvan and Toby treat everyone to a very rocking Irish anthem to celebrate the greenest of holidays. Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Kids an...

Today is kind of different. Istvan’s co-host Toby is at home very busy rehearsing for something special. You need to listen to find out the good news. So filling in for him is his Dad Lewis, AKA Joke of the day guy, who shares a shocking hidden talent and fills us in on a few details about National Tooth Fairy Day. And if that isn’t enough Istvan prepared a nice new tune he wrote about the Tooth F...

On this special Valentines episode we get a surprise call from the man of the hour Cupid himself who tries to influence Istvan and Toby into liking Valentines Day a bit more. Songs, jokes, trivia, and a new commercial featuring two stars from the hit YouTube show EVTV, are just some of the other things you’ll enjoy on this very special holiday episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family...

Guys in this episode we celebrate Istvan’s single Fondue finally being released and available to the public, but we also celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day AND National Backwards Day, and as if that weren’t enough Istvan plays a clip from the television show his daughter was on that only aired in certain foreign markets. What? You never heard about Evie’s House the Disney type family comedy Istv...

Today we celebrate the memory and work of Martin Luther King Jr and highlight and encourage volunteer works big or small. We are also joined by the Marmos, the cutest talking foodstuffs around, so they can let everyone know about their new Marmo Puppet Theater videos they are making and posting on Istvan’s YouTube channel. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links to places mentioned in this e...

Happy New Year you guys and welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! Today is a big day because it’s the debut of my first ever single. It’s a disco dance monster jam named Fondue. In our house we celebrate New Years Eve by making fondue and I thought it would be the perfect idea for a song to celebrate the start of a new year. But that’s not all. Turns out January 3 is also National Chocolate Covered...

Happy Holidays! Our last show of the year is very special because it’s our Christmas show. We exchange gifts, tell jokes and take surprise calls from friends wishing us and everyone in our podcast audience a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone for listening to the show this year and we hope to see you all in 2022 for Season 2 of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast!

It’s the holiday season and we’re gearing up for the biggest gift day of the year so Istvan goes out into the field to ask some great kids what they want for Christmas. Hear their awesome answers as well as learn about just how special the date of the show (Decmber 6) really is. Spoiler alert, it’s National Gazpacho Day! Make sure to visit http://www.istvansongs.com to find the special DELUXE HOLI...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On our first ever Thanksgiving show we are celebrating some peoples favorite day but we’re also acknowledging another “special” day you may not be familiar with. We’re also treated to a brand new original holiday song from Istvan and Toby. And in the spirit of the season Istvan invites old friend Gramps to dinner and finds out a secret about him. He’s rich!!! The show...

Here’s a glimpse and some juicy details of what’s to come in Season 2 of the podcast. New single releases, field trip destinations, Patreon launch with mega rewards are just a few of things right around the corner. Istvan also tells about his family concert trip to see his childhood favorite the Monkees on their farewell tour. Be sure to check out the Monkees/vinyl episode of Istvan’s web series h...

It’s Istvan’s first ever Halloween show, and it is full of frightening fun. Join Istvan, his neighbor Toby, Bella the bat, Alex the computer and a special surprise visit from the Leprechaun! Hear home made haunted house recordings Istvan made as a kid as well as a special performance of The Viper from Toby and Bella and of course no Leprechaun visit is complete without him dropping some wicked rhy...

Istvan’s neighbor Toby calls the emergency hot line because he has some bad news. But Istvan has a surprise that he was saving that just might turn Toby’s frown upside down.