Kids Talk Media

Meet Audrey (10) and Elise (9) from Japan. Both girls are bi-lingual and bi-racial. They talk about their favorite graphic novels, their love for all things Harry Potter, their passion for K-Pop, creating on Minecraft and learning TikTok dances. They also share their worries about phone scams, hackers, creepy onlineimages, and getting addicted to YouTube “shorts”. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Meet Jamie (16) and Ava (16). This is our second episode talking with teens experiencing school life without their phone due to the recent phone ban in all New York schools. Outside of school, they’re watching Love Island, following New York Cityinfluencers, and navigating the addictive pull of the TikTok “For You” page. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Meet Charlotte (age 15) and Leo (age 16). High school juniors living in New York City. Our conversation touched on expected favorites, like TikTok and Snapchat, and some unexpected, including doomscrolling, why they both identify as “TV people”, the new use of Yondr pouches for their phones (now that NY has banned phones in schools) and their fascination with Upper East Side NY Mom Influencers. I...

Meet Mira and Eva. Both are 11 years old and about to enter 6th grade. You’ll love hearing their opinions about movie theater popcorn, Dance Moms, Roblox, jump scares, relaxing with ASMR videos, ChatGPT and more. Their honesty lets us get a glimpse into the struggles of today’s media decisions when there are temptations all around. I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode we meet George and Adriana, age 12, from Greece. They talked about spending time with friends and YouTube, the enduring power of the television show Friends, and how recent regulations in Greece have changed access to their phones during school. They also share their differing views about social media; one feels addicted, the other barely uses it. Listen now for more details. I hop...

In this episode we meet Grayson and Duncan. They’re both 11. They’re both major Minecraft fans. And they both love making stop motion videos. They’re concerned about cyberbullying and hackers. And only one of them longs for his own YouTube channel. Surprisingly, neither had anything good to say about TikTok! Curious to hear more? Listen now! Topics? Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros. movie, MrBeas...

In this episode we meet Ellie (age 7) and Vivian (age 8). They would have been happy to talk about Taylor Swift for the entire podcast, but talking about music led to conversations about Alexa and Siri, and then to the difference between Roblox and Minecraft. Plus, Floor is Lava, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Cocomelon Lane, Toca Boca, My Little Pony and more. Enjoy!

In this episode we meet Katherine and Chloe, age 7. They were finishing second grade when we recorded our interview. You'll hear their thoughts about Bluey, Roblox, and Taylor Swift, plus the Barbie movie, talking to Alexa, and of course, YouTube! I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode we meet Olivia and Lena, ages 7 and 8. They’ve just finished second grade and they’ve been spending a lot of time singing along to Taylor Swift and the Era’s Tour movie. They text family and friends through Messenger Kids and they love the games Slice Master and Typing Club. Who influences their media choices most? Listen to the podcast and find out. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Meet 10-year-old friends, Kasper and Luke. Their favorites include The Legend of Zelda video game, and Death of the Wild, music by Metallica, the Netflix series Grizzy and the Lemmings, and creating their own games using Scratch. They talk about family media time, how they feel about explicit lyrics, and learning filmmaking in school. This is our last episode featuring kids from Australia…at least...

Continuing our series of episodes with children in Australia, this episode features 7-year-old friends Margot and Ivy. We talked about the songs and movies that make them laugh-- have you heard the “Never-ending poop song”?—and a few that scare them—like E.T. and Wednesday. They have little interest in TikTok and really aren’t sure what people use it for. Although that doesn’t stop them from knowi...

In this episode we meet Odessa and Jessie from Australia. These seven-year-old best friends share a deep love of books, especially the graphic novel Wings of Fire. They like to watch competition TV shows like The Voice and Bake Squad with their families or movies like the new Indiana Jones movie or the Abominable Snowman. Podcast favorites include Fierce Girls and Greeking Out from Nat Geo Kids, a...

In this episode we travel to Australia and meet seven-year-old best pals Freya and Femi. They share common favorites like Disney, Netflix and Mario Kart, and also the animated series She-Ra Princess of Power and the book series, Fairy Animals of Misty Wood. But we also talk about making videos, getting permission to go online, getting addicted to TikTok, what makes a movie scary, and the meaning o...

This episode is a bit different. I am sharing thoughts about a recent experience in which I removed a podcast at a parent's request. What might you have done in this situation? 

In this episode you’ll meet 10-year old best pals, Theodoro and Lorenzo. We recorded the podcast in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the boys hometown. It’s the first Kids Talk Media episode recorded outside the US and with a translator, Theodoro’s Dad, Alex. It was interesting to hear the boys talk about favorites that are so similar to boys I’ve talked to in the US. They love Fortnite, GT8, and Scooby Doo, pl...

In this episode of Kids Talk Media you’ll meet Melanie and Kelyn, best friends and 4th graders. Their media favorites include Minecraft, a special Frozen-themed wedding app, a hair salon app, ASMR, the Disney television show Shake It Up, and books. Specifically, Harry Potter books! One is curious about social media, but the other, not so much. And they have an interesting perspective on the differ...

In this episode you’ll meet Serena and Gabby, two musical-theater loving 12-year-olds. Their media favorites include musical theater soundtracks and YouTube. Serena is on social media, mainly TikTok and Snapchat, but Gabby has decided not to get on social media yet. They have strong opinions about Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos! And they credit their digital literacy teacher with helping them navigate o...

Get ready for the next episode of the Kids Talk Media podcast featuring brother and sister, Lincoln and Harper, ages 6 and 7. With iPads in their hands, they showed me their favorite games, including SlitherIO, Roblox Fashion Famous, Neon Splash,  Angry Birds Transformers and Fruit Ninja-- a favorite because “I can’t cut fruits in real life!” I discovered who gets to approve new friends on Ki...

In this episode you’ll meet Nate and Ranier, two middle schoolers navigating through the changes brought on by the pandemic, online learning, and screen time that encompasses classes, video games, homework research, meeting friends, and keeping in touch with what’s happening in the world. Favorite social media space? Discord. TikTok is on the outs. Video games like Mindcraft, Spelunky 2 and Civili...

Meet Rachel and Lyla, two middle school age girls on the brink of new experiences, new responsibilities and new struggles with media. You’ll hear all about their first Instagram accounts, “snap streaks” in Snapchat, and how TikTok fits into their lives. Other topics? YouTube and Disney Plus, (Rachel says Disney Plus is “the best thing that’s ever happened to me!”) I hope you enjoy this episode.

Meet Aaron and Aitan. Two sports-loving nine-year old, 4th grade boys. YouTube is the top spot for them. They watch YouTubers playing sports-related video games (such as Muselk) and learn strategies on YouTube for when they are playing sports-related video games themselves! Sports and video games are the main attraction. For a laugh, they like the family YouTubers of Funnelvision and the challenge...

Meet Rachel and Ada and discover how media influences their lives. Rachel loves reading books and is mindful about cyber-bullying and balancing TV time with homework. Ada manages a fan account for the band Why Don’t We and feels a responsibility to check sources for any content she shares. Both girls are conscious of the need to be informed about the world and breaking news --and are trying to fin...

This episode features eleven year old best pals, Scout and Sami. We chat about all the media in their lives from streaming documentaries for school assignments, to Facetiming friends to collaborate on projects, making videos for family presents and creating yet another TikTok! They use media to relax, to learn, to have fun, to get creative, to connect with friends. It’s a constant presence in thei...

This episode of Kids Talk Media features Penelope and Mackenzie. These two six year old girls are full of energy and full of opinions about TikTok, Alexa (‘she’ makes them go coo coo crazy!), Ryan’s Toy Review, Kids Bop Kidz music, and of course , their favorite YouTuber Lauri, the Icing Artist! These girls will definitely make you smile. I hope you’ll give it a listen.

Meet Vidit and Daniel (age 10). They love watching YouTube and making YouTube videos, they have their own rules about what’s best to watch on a TV versus a phone, and although their favorite music has some explicit lyrics, they're not too worried. Just two good friends who love laughing at pranking videos—and trying to resist the addictive pull of video games and movies. I hope you enjoy it.