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It's out of the snake into the frying pan, as the old saying goes. Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here.We always love sounds, art and jokes sent to earth@finncaspian.com. And don't forget about Griffin's Sound Club! Send yours! You can also, of course, call our voice mail: 773-683-3166. If you have a second, and can rate or review the show in iTunes, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager and Podington Bear, used via Creative Commons. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids, and is proud to be part of the Kids Listen collective of makers of quality audio for kids. And please do send us anything you like. We'll use it on the show! You can also shoot us an email or call 773-683-3166....moreCopy Link

Issue 16: The Secret Origins of Baninja Listen Now! You name a kid Hiro, and have certain expectations. But five generations of the Kuromoto family pass before the foreshadowing pays off. Follow the origin story from great great grandfather Kuromoto Hiro in Japan, to his daughter Youko and her journey to America, to her son Genesis and his adventures becoming the most powerful businessperson he can, to his daughter Andrea the adventuring food podcaster -- and finally to Kirby. And the secret that will make him become the hero he is destined to be. Two episodes remain in Season 1! BE A HERO! LISTEN TODAY!This is a serialized story, and a new episode is launched each week. For the best experience, subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, PocketCasts, or your favorite podcasting app! SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES Subscribe in Stitcher Subscribe in Google Play Subscribe in Pocket Casts Subscribe to RSS The post Issue 16: The Secret Origins of Baninja appeared first on Just Us Weirdos....moreCopy Link

Santa has two groups of helpers at the North Pole, the Gruff Elves who build the toys and the Peppermint Fairies who make the treats for the stockings. Once their work is done, Santa takes their creations and makes his Christmas deliveries. But this year, one of the Peppermint Fairies finds himself in Santa's bag. When Santa becomes weary from the journey, it's up to little Pep to step in and use his magic to save Christmas.

Parts 1, 2 & 3 combined into a full story. Our last story of season 2 begins with a legendary trip to the magical kingdom of Camelot! Hop into the Reading Bug's book bag for a trip back in time to become part of the Camelot legend, with King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, the Knights of the Round Table and much, much more. But beware, dangerous trolls and serpents lurk around every corner. Explore the books in the Reading Bug's magic book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/royal.

Tired of thumbing through episodes like a palooka? For your time-saving convenience, we present the entire third season of Eleanor Amplified! You’re welcome.

As continued thanks to Mars Patel fans waiting for season three, we’re giving you a sneak-peak of a new show, Becoming Mother Nature. It launches September 14th, so if you enjoy what you hear, please search Becoming Mother Nature in your podcast app, and head over to subscribe. The show will release every Friday, and when you subscribe, you’ll never miss an episode when it becomes available. Did you know Mars Patel is part of an amazing community of family-friendly shows? Visit http://bestrobotever.com to listen....moreCopy Link

Part 2. The exciting conclusion of this 2 part episode, and the conclusion of The World of Buddy Pegs Season 1! After Watson, Wrigley, and Schmiddy disappear into the secret tunnel below Buddy Pegs, they emerge in Schmiddy's secret workshop. Watson calls a 'sticking around meeting' because he has another hair brain idea for a new gadget to be added to his bike, a Super Bike Booster (SBB).  Schmiddy gets right to work building it! The next day, the Buddy Pegs crew finds out that one of the local pups fell off her bike and rolled down a steep hillside! Time for Poppawheelie and Captain Endo to jump into action! Will Watson’s new Super Bike Booster (SBB) help save Pepper? Will Watson (AKA Captain Endo) finally learn the importance of cleaning and safety checking his bicycle? Be sure to “stick around” so you can find out! Lessons Learned: Taking the time to clean and safety check your bike is just as important as going out and riding it. The importance of teamwork. Staying calm when you’re in trouble. Words to Explore: Trajectory, Assessment Automatic Cacophony Also learn more about Jean Tingley (1925-1991): "As a creator of kinetic works of art, Jean Tinguely counts among the great pioneering artists of the second half of the twentieth century. At the heart of his work was a preoccupation with the machine. What interested him most was how machines work, how they move, the noises they make and their intrinsic poetry."   Tips For Your Family Ride: Do you and your kids safety check your bikes before each ride? Well there’s no better time to start than today! Before each ride, make sure: Handlebars are tight Wheels are on tight Brakes are working properly Tires are inflated Have a safe ride and help your kids build habits they can carry over into all areas of their lives. Remember, check yourself before you wreck yourself! Written by Scott Fitzgerald and Bob Berky Performed by Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Berky, and Jannine Fitzgerald, the little's (Braden and Claire). Written for kids 7 & under but safe and fun for kids of all ages. Check out all of our episodes at BUDDYPEGS.COM/PODCAST Creator Notes: We all know kids LOVE to clean up and patiently prepare for big adventures…. Right? Yeah, don’t worry, our son doesn’t either. We hope this episode lays the foundation for family conversations about what it means to ride a safe bike. Even encouraging kids (oh, and adults) to clean their bikes is a big step towards safe adventures on two wheels. Plus, cleaning and maintaining bikes is another great family activity that keeps everyone present with each other. I recently had a chance to hear a live presentation by the actor Geena Davis who is on a mission to bring gender diversity to the entertainment world. Her talk was a real eye opener and we immediately realized we too have focused on mostly boy characters in the World of Buddy Pegs. So you’ll notice now that Pepper has morphed into a female character and is now played by one of our local kids, Claire. If you want to know more about Geena’s work, check out www.seejane.org. One more thing… Do take a minute to also check out the Jean Tingley creations on our website. We love introducing young groms to amazing creators you may not have heard of before. In fact, I had never heard of him either until our co-writer Bob brought him to our attention. So cool! ~Fitzy...moreCopy Link

This week Mick and Bigfoot head to the Himalayas where they seek out the legendary Abominable Snowman, which is basically Bigfoots second cousin or something. Right? Come along for the adventure, and send the guys your suggestions of what to investigate next at tips@mickmunter.com