Kindie Rock Stars

It was my honor to interview Kindie Music pioneer and legend, Barry Louis Polisar, and get insights on both his career and how he and his music evolved with a changing society from the 1970's until the present day.  Filled with great stories about some of his most memorable songs, career defining moments and favorite performances, this is an interview you will not want to miss! There is a spe...

What if you never learned to tie your shoes??  The SOKS explore that dilemma in this episode with a smooth song and a dad gets some help and advice from his daughter.    Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4iJc32GXveSYLVgYUttptN?si=9e5bd933cb0341f0   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/cant-tie-my-shoes/1556093812?i=1556093817   Can't Tie My Shoes has be...

A penguin after my own heart, wanting to see the world!  "Farmer Dave" David Ladon of Animal Farm joins the show to tell the story of this powerful song and how it's meaning has evolved for him in our current times.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0tbYmyPIGD6ln8D7cHwvsD?si=e39bbcb3aba24455    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/snow-bird/...

Let's get Jurassic with Beppie and her delightful earworm of a song called Dino-Mite!  Stephanie Nhan shares the cute story behind the name Beppie and what inspired this dynamite dinosaur song! Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5OIfla6psrw4DOOYQMF3vZ?si=a780b3d6d04c476d   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/dino-mite/1574269108?i=1574269109   Dino-Mite...

It's Purple Power! This episode features Kathryn the Grape and her poignant song, Choosing Kindness.  Learn about Kathryn, the fun story behind how she became Kathryn the Grape and her song with a great message for kids and adults alike.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2l1tpF2pw5MjCmUytEq7XY?si=ae37dd41cb364ee4    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/albu...

Inspired by a job working with a zoo, Amy Hersh has crafted this sweet ode to some of the animal kingdom with Linger With the Langurs.  Learn about Amy's storied career that had included journalism, interviewing some very rich and famous people, and what led her to the world of children's music.   Find the Song at: Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/3BrTXWccwcNz9N790fHJtj?si=8889807...

Kids Imagine Nation sings about the coolest dinosaur EVER!  Aaron Bertram joins the show and tells us about all of the amazing things that the band has been up to and what inspired this delightfully fun and futuristic song. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6e6qP0r6SWIOXPcuJS7QeQ?si=846fb2ed604141db   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/future-dinosaur/1576...

Get ready for a treat from Stormin' Bob Swanson, the Singing Weatherman, and his super fun call and response song "How Hot Is It?"  Learn more about Bob, his path to Kindie Music and the nostalgic inspiration for this song. Find the Song at:   Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/3OCasrTAmc9mb1FCTn5iwy?si=7b9cc1a509484dcb    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/ho...

Canada's own Sue McBride lights the way with a weather themed action song in Little Lighthouse.  Already a big hit on YouTube, learn more about this song and Sue's background in this episode.    Find the Song at:    Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/6Rd2f2tSwPm7yW6X9eHeDK?si=2eed5e832dc84a18    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/little-lighthouse/1553572685?i=1553...

Can sprinkles go with anything?  You bet!  Greg Lato delivers an electronica infused upbeat ode to one of our favorite food toppings with I Like Sprinkles. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6SF7rZ5aVhudCM897umfht?si=f4a16e72512e462f    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-like-sprinkles/1520251106?i=1520251113    I Like Sprinkles has been added to the KIND...

Get ready for The Microphone Doctors and their hip-hop inspired children's song about that universal topic.  The Deuce just might be the coolest song about poop!   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5DGHSh5EFPZeAvDJ2imBcA?si=d7bba1f149414878    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-deuce/1577656686?i=1577656687    The Deuce has been added to the KINDI...

Marsha Goodman-Wood of Marsha & the Positrons joins the show - get ready for some fun science facts and an encouraging song to our since demoted planet Pluto!    Find the Song at:    Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/5VbLHOSO06XsqPld6rT3IF?si=afbc16f3c1ad4c45    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/hey-pluto/1439653459?i=1439653463   Hey Pluto has been added to the KINDIE...

Annie Lynn spotlights SEL (Social Emotional Learning) songs inspired by books written by Michele McAvoy and Jolene Gutierrez.  Book and Song Details below: COOKIE and MILK Author:  Michele McAvoy  Also: Podcast host of My Messy Muse SONG: "COOKIE AND MILK".  Based on the Book "Cookie and Milk - A Scientifically Stunt-tastic  Sisterhood", illustrated by Jessica Gibson LINK TO SO...

Take a journey with Megan as she talks about her path in Kindie Music and heads into space with Out Beyond.    Find the Song at:    Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4E14D6SenhykVQLtelJWSh?si=kBoqMdDXRjKq3xx5EbsDUg&dl_branch=1    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-beyond/1577664276?i=1577664279   Out Beyond has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist. ...

The story behind the beautiful song "Pachamama" with Flor Bromley.  Learn about the inspiration for the song, it's meaning and about the Quechua language.    Find the Song at:    Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XPVWwERufmF4IX9a4Dtd1?si=xEujx7ErRaOarJuVKtNspg&dl_branch=1    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/flor-bromley/1073257354   Pachamama has been...

The story behind the hilarious song "On the Farm" with Clay Hadden and Jim Hendrix of The SOKS.  A true treat for Kindie Music lovers out there. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6V9KZDvfRU3DnsIyaCuJna?si=a33a99bcf20c491d iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-farm/1556093812?i=1556093814 On the Farm has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spoti...

The books, music and stories from Patrick's "Rhythm's World" children's book series.  The episode features information and stories about the following books: The World of Rhythm Rhythm's Fantastic Friends Rhythm's World Tour Vol 1: North America Rhythm's World Tour Vol 2: Europe Rhythm Meets Lyric The following songs from Amazing World are played: Rhythm&apo...

Patrick Adams and his daughter Holly create a special show focused on Patrick's "Amazing Lisa" book series, featuring book excerpt readings, music, interviews and background stories about the series.  Everything you need to know about the magical main character, and a hint of what's to come! Features: 5 Book Excerpt Readings by Patrick and Holly 6 Songs from Patrick Adams 2 Int...