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Good Stuff Kids
by Michael Mason
As a parent, are you always on the lookout for new — and good — things for your kids? Host Mike Mason is an educator, musician, and parent of three. Each week he introduces new music for kids, interviews a special guest about their "good stuff" for kids, and invites you to join in the fun (and griping) of parenthood. It is a podcast the whole family can listen to together.
Episodes
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Episode #279 – Pierce Freelon
Pierce Freelon is an inspiration. He's a musician, politician, and educator. He has a brand new record called 'Black to the Future' which just came out a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed learning from him and hearing all about his inspiration(s) for making music. Make sure to listen all the...
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Episode #278 – Michael Hearst
I had so much fun talking to Michael Hearst about his 47 (!!!) song new record Unconventional Vehicles. It was great to get to know Michael and learn all about his musical projects from unconventional vehicles to extraordinary people and unusual creatures. This talk is a blast. Get to know…
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Episode #277 – Erica Rabner
Hello my friends! It was great to welcome my new best friend Erica Rabner to the Good Stuff Kids Podcast. We talked a lot about her background as well as her brand new record 'We Got This' and the importance of Real Talk! Stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear her brand new song...
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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…
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Episode #275 – Tracy Bonham
Tracy Bonham & Melodeon Music House is set to release a record for families called 'Young Maestro's Vol. 1'. "The album, set to be released April 16, 2021 on Bonham’s Melodeon Music House label, is a celebration of music and movement that includes 11 songs that aren’t only fun to dance and sing...
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Episode #274 – Sara Watkins
It was an honor to welcome Sara Watkins to the Good Stuff Kids Podcast to talk about her new kids and family record 'Under the Pepper Tree'. You may know Sara from lot's of the projects that she is involved with (Nickel Creek, I'm With Her, Watkins Family Hour), and it was really fun to hear her...
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Episode #273 – Poco Drom
Welcome to Poco Drom! I knew that we needed to talk when he described his music as Family Friendly Electro Grunge. That's 4 distinct words that sound awesome together. Check out his song 'Cats Like To Swim' at the end of the show! Continue reading Episode #273 – Poco Drom on the site.
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Episode #272 – Roger Day
Oh yeah! Check out Roger Day and his song 'Solve the Problem, Save the Day' (which you can hear at the end of the episode!). This is a great chat. Roger is awesome. "Award-winning children's musician Roger Day has devoted his life to making sure that future generations sing loud, jump high,...
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Episode #271 – Ruth and Emilia Return
It was a pleasure to welcome back Ruth and Emilia! They have a brand new album 'Kokowanda Bay'!. "In their latest album, planet Goopda sends URR back to help Emilia and her friends save beautiful Kokowanda Bay. Soon the two are rocking their way through the three Rs (recycling, reducing and...
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Episode #270 – Claudia Gunn Returns
It was so great to talk to Claudia Gunn about her brand new record 'Little Wild Universe'. "Little Wild Universe is a sparkling and expansive album of family music for beautiful minds by Claudia Robin Gunn." Stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode to hear the song 'Rocketride (Kiwi Kids…
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Episode #269 – Emma Wiggle
It's Emma Wiggle from The Wiggles! This conversation was a blast. We talked about what it's like to be a Wiggle, and how the Wiggles have managed the Covid-19 Pandemic. Emma is the coolest! Stay tuned all the way until the end of the show to hear the song 'Toot Toot Chugga Chugga Big Red Car'…
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Episode #268 – Will Parker
Turns out that Will Parker and I were literally about a 10 minute drive from each other when this interview happened. So bummed! If it weren't for Covid-19 we could have chatted in person rather than over the phone. "Will Parker is a children's songwriter and teaching artist who writes and…
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Episode #267 – Greg Lato
Here's a great conversation with Greg Lato! He's just released his new record 'Create My Own World'. Stay tuned for his brand new (and awesome) song 'Try'. "Award-winning pop musician and songwriter Greg Lato adds to his impressive body of work with the July 24 release of his first children’s...
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Episode #266 – Bash The Trash
It's Bash The Trash! What an awesome time talking to John and Carina from Bash The Trash. They make instruments from items that they find. So cool! In their words: "We build, perform and educate with musical instruments made from reused and repurposed materials. We combine science, music and...
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Episode #265 – Miss Julieann
Let's get to know Miss Julieann! She's a lover of the outdoors as well as a Music Therapist who loves working with kids. Be sure to check out 'Racecar Song' at the end of the episode. Continue reading Episode #265 – Miss Julieann on the site.
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Episode #264 – Elena Moon Park
There's a lot more to this record than meets the eye and ear! "Elena Moon Park illustrates what a free spirited world sounds like on her first self released family album Unhurried Journey. The 16 song collection encourages listeners of all-ages to slow down and appreciate each moment, finding the...
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Episode #263 – Daniel Tashian
Daniel Tashian is a GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning musician renowned for his work on Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Golden Hour,’ wrote and recorded 8 original songs with his daughters Tigerlily, Tinkerbell and Matilda. Drawing inspiration from his own childhood with Sesame Street and Pink Panther, Tashian...
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Episode #262 – Simon Stanley
"Simon Stanley pens tales both candid and tall. Known for his vivid imagery and fluid storylines, his writing has shifted and adapted to the varying phases of his life, including a recent relocation from his New Zealand homeland to Nashville, TN. The recently released single, “Marley Sitting on a...
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Episode #261 – Go Banana Go
Hi-Ya! Go Banana Go are here to bring us a good time and keep us laughing. "Go Banana Go!, is a collaboration from leading players in the comedy music world, LA based music producer and songwriter Jim Roach and Brian Wecht, better known as “Ninja Brian” who is also a retired theoretical…
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Episode #260 – Lindsay Munroe
Here’s a great one with Lindsay Munroe! We talked about her new record ‘I Am Kind’ and what it’s like to work with Raffi. “Her songs reflect the Child Honouring principles of Respectful Love, Diversity, Caring Community, Emotional Intelligence, and Nonviolence. Indeed, positivity and hope exude…
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Episode #259 – Jose-Luis Orozco
"José-Luis Orozco, the GRAMMY-nominated bilingual musician and children's' educator, celebrates 50 years of making Spanish and English kid's music this spring with ¡Muévete! Songs for a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body (out 4/17 on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings), all about the importance of...
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Episode #258 – The BeatBuds
It's The BeatBuds! True friends for life who make awesome music together. Check out their song 'The Dino Dance' at the end of the episode. "Kids around the world can join the fun right now to chase the pandemic blues away, as The BeatBuds help them find a routine, get up and move, and learn and...
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Episode #257 – Maggie McGuire – CEO Pinna.fm
Pinna is "the only screen-free, ad-free audio streaming service custom-made for kids ages 3-12". It's got all the good stuff you need to get your kids off screens. "Pinna is an on-demand audio streaming service that reimagines kids’ entertainment. Each podcast, audiobook and music compilation on...
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Episode #256 – Alastair Moock
Alastair Moock's latest album is called 'Be A Pain', and the title track (which you can hear at the end of this episode) is timely, pertinent, and a guide post to how we can talk with our kids about the events and protests happening all around us. Alastair is thoughtful and writes songs that come...
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Episode #255 – Not Your Everyday Cake
I don't know about you, but ever since quarantine started we have been baking. Mostly cookies. Not anything like the incredible creations that Melissa and Cindy from Not Your Everyday Cake make. They make cakes that are on the greatest most customized scale! In their words: "We are a...
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Episode #254 – Jesse Jukebox
it's time to have a blast with Jesse Jukebox. You are awesome, I am awesome, and Jesse is definitely awesome. We all need some high energy feel good rock n' roll these days! Get to know Jesse and stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear the full song 'Awesome'. Continue reading…
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Episode #253 – Diana Panton
I didn't even realize how badly I needed to hear Diana Panton's 'A Cheerful Little Earful' album. I'll say that it soothed me and my family when we needed it badly. Some calm and beautifully played music during this stressful and unpredictable time? Yep. 1000% yep. "One of the brightest jewels in...
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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…
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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. Continue reading Episode #251 – Marky Monday / Cowboy Andy...
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Episode #244 – PJ Library (Meredith Lewis)
PJ Library sends free Jewish children's books to families across the world every month. We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and traditions that are...
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Episode #243 – Purple Fox and Heebie Jeebies
I can't really say much more about Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies than this: "Hand crafted Progressive Funk with sweet caramelized ear candy and subtle nutty Reggae overtones that fills a void on the Children's Music Scene." Tasty! Be sure to check out 'Belching Fire' from the Halloween themed...
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Episode #242 – Kare Strong
"Kare Strong began her creative life as a poet but it wasn’t until she discovered songwriting that she found her creative home. “My songs are tender stories,” says Kare. “They are woven from the innocence of children, faeries, and the beautiful natural world, then sprinkled with joy, poetry and...
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Episode #241 – Young Folkies
It's an international edition of the Good Stuff Kids Podcast this week as I had a conversation with Marissa from Young Folkies: "Young Folkies is a regular live music session for babies and toddlers (0-5yrs) based in North East London run by professional musician and singer Marisa (Marisa is a...
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Episode #240 – Jon Samson
It's brand new Grammy winner Jon Samson sharing his background and the story behind his amazing record 'Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype'. This is a great conversation. "As a Musical Therapist, Jon worked extensively through the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for children on the autism...
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#239 – Again Again
Again Again (Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook) have created an album of really really good music that your family will love. It's thoughtful, fun, funny, deep, musically sophisticated... I mean, what else do you need? Make sure to check out 'The Kids Are Here (First Day Of School)' to get a taste…
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Episode #238 – Oran Etkin
Oran Etkin has travelled the world and through his musical project Timalooloo has created music for kids and families that builds bridges and brings people together. His brand new album 'Finding Friends Far From Home: A Journey with Clara Net' showcases what Oran is all about. In his words his…
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Episode #237 – Stephen Michael Schwartz Returns!
Ditto Kiddo! That's the name of the great new album from Stephen Michael Schwartz. Great song too! Be sure to listen all the way through to the end of the episode to hear the whole song. Get the scoop from Stephen about this awesome new album and all the thought and care that went into the music....
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Episode #236 – Little Miss Ann
Little Miss Ann from Chicago is in the house! We talked about her music and what inspires her to make music for families. She has taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music and has gone on to make several award winning albums. "Little Miss Ann plays upbeat,down to earth interactive music in...
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Episode #235 – Ginalina, Super Stolie, and Alison Faith Levy
It's a mega return pod from some of the Good Stuff Kids Podcasts favorite musicians. Ginalina has just released a brand new full length album, Super Stolie has a brand new bilingual EP, and Alison Faith Levy has just released a brand new Channukah instant classic called 'All I Want For Chanukah…
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Episode #234 – Erin Gleeson’s The Forest Feast Mediterranean
My buddy, The Forest Feast herself, Erin Gleeson returns to the Good Stuff Kids Podcast to talk about her family trip to the Mediterranean which inspired her brand new book. The Forest Feast Mediterranean features tasty vegetarian dishes that your whole family will love. It was especially cool to...
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Episode #233 – Culture Queen
Want to be a Tower of Royal Power? Then check out this conversation with Culture Queen. She's all about positivity and helping kids feel good about who they are! Check out her song 'I Like The Me I See' at the end of the episode, and you'll be feeling good and funky for hours afterwards. Continue...
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Episode #232 – The Singing Principal (Al deCant)
Have you ever had an awesome conversation with a singing principal? A real life school principal? Like a get sent to the principal's office principal? Well, Al deCant, the Singing Principal stopped by to talk about education, and his incredible music for families! Have you ever learned about...
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Episode #231 – Dadada and the Dinos
Let's get funky with Micah from Dadada and the Dinos! In his words "Dad-centric funk describes my life pretty well". If you know anything about the Good Stuff Kids Podcast then you know that Dad-centric funk also describes... me! "Dadada and the Dinos combine Funk and Soul from the ’50s, ’60s…
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Episode #230 – Thank You, Mister Rogers (Dennis Scott)
I had the pleasure of talking with Dennis Scott, who produced the incredible 'Thank You, Mister Rogers' album. It's a star studded affair with Mister Rogers compositions performed by Mickey Dolenz, The Cowills, Rita Wilson, Tom Bergeron, Kellie Pickler, and many more. Dennis Scott and I covered a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As a parent, are you always on the lookout for new — and good — things for your kids? Host Mike Mason is an educator, musician, and parent of three. Each week he introduces new music for kids, interviews a special guest about their "good stuff" for kids, and invites you to join in the fun (and griping) of parenthood. It is a podcast the whole family can listen to together.
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As a parent, are you always on the lookout for new — and good — things for your kids? Host Mike Mason is an educator, musician, and parent of three. Each week he introduces new music for kids, interviews a special guest about their "good stuff" for kids, and invites you to join in the fun (and...
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