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The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland!

What would dogs do? This fantastical story podcast for kids & families about sweet dogs on a planet called Dogland is written by a mother & 8-year-old kid team to help other kids think about community, develop great self-esteem, manage big feelings, and accept nothing less than true belonging. Visit Licktopolis & Question Mark Mountain, and stay for the jokes, mindfulness-based problem-solving techniques, and delicious Dogland bananas that open when you boop them with your nose. Part...more

Episodes

  • Valentine's Day & Dogland Love Day Bonus 💓

    Feb 12 2023

    We are taking a break from our regular, ongoing story while we celebrate Valentine’s Day here on Planet Earth and Love Day on Dogland. We revisit the speech Dogland President Bernie Sandals gave about loving their world. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we all made Valentine’s Day about loving this world we live in? We also talk about how it isn’t exactly accurate to say that dogs are colorblind, and we share a bunch of silly jokes! Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show...more

  • S2E23 | The True Meaning of Power

    Jan 29 2023

    Hold onto your tails, friends! This penultimate episode of Season 2 is packed full of suspense, surprises, confrontation, plot twists, and extra surprises! Will Power Dog and his pack prevail over The Namer and his horde? Listen and find out. We are so proud of our kid author Hank for working on this episode to share how wholehearted people connect with the concept of power. And, if you listen closely, you'll also hear a little more music from Grieg.  Special thanks to Jason Roark, our crea...more

  • Bonus | A New Mountain- a Winter Tale of Tails (2022 Replay)

    Dec 12 2022

    We are continuing our break from our regular, ongoing story while we celebrate Solstice, Christmas, and the New Year here on Planet Earth. We’re so happy we can share this special winter bonus episode with y'all! It’s a little different, and we threw it together rather quickly after the story just poured out of Hank one morning on the way to school. Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by ...more

  • Thanksgiving Bonus | Dogsgiving & Native Heritage Month: Grateful for Every Plateful!

    Nov 20 2022

    We’re taking a little break this week, but we still put together this bonus episode to share fun jokes & ridiculous food puns, and some more fun music from Hank’s Granny, aka Jeanie Murphy. We also share a bit more about the famous Dogland saying, “We are all connected at our roots, and rooted in our connection.” It feels perfect to talk about connection at this time. We round out the episode with a talk about Native American Heritage Month and share a trailer from one of our favorite shows ...more

  • Bonus | Three Turkey Songs from Granny đŸȘ•

    Nov 14 2022

    Hank's Granny, aka Jeanie Murphy, recorded three fun old-time turkey songs with her banjo for us, and we thought they were too great to keep to ourselves--especially in a season of giving! Hank had a lot of fun singing this particular Turkey Lurkey song with his fantastic music teacher at school, so he rang his Granny when he got home and they sang it together. We feel so fortunate to have a musical Granny, and Hank has been musical since before he was born. The two of them have been noodling on...more

  • Hope is the Thing With Feathers!

    Nov 06 2022

    Please enjoy Hank reading "Hope is the thing with feathers" by Emily Dickinson.  We're so proud of Hank for making this for the podcast, and we're loving listening to this recording on its own. If you enjoy the poem, then we encourage you to find out more about Emily Dickinson. If you’re working with or are a kid, then we highly recommend this great entry from Britannica Kids.  Discerning ears may also recognize the return of a bit of music from Edvard Grieg called "Morning Mood" perfo...more

  • The Halloween Tale of Tails! The Candy Bandits of Dogland (Recast)

    Oct 09 2022

    Thank you for tuning in to our spooktacular Howloween special!  It’s a fun, exciting, and magical tale of tails- about a pair of young raccoon-type twin dogs living on Dogland. Although the story has some mild suspense and Halloween-adjacent fun, it is mostly fun and silly and meant to delight young listeners (age 4+) and old. It will lift your spirits and give 'em pumpkin to talk about! We wrote the song that plays at the end of our episodes along with Hank’s Granny,  aka Jean Murphy!...more

  • S2E22 | Draconus (Hope is the thing with feathers!)

    Sep 23 2022

    Join Power Dog and President Bernie Sandals as they travel through the stars, and find out who they’ll run into! We celebrate a favorite poem of ours by Emily Dickinson called "Hope is the Thing With Feathers" with a reading by our kid creator Hank. If you enjoy the poem, then we encourage you to find out more about her. If you’re working with or are a kid, then we highly recommend this great entry from Britannica Kids: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Emily-Dickinson/399427 Discerning e...more

  • S2|E21 What Sound Does a Space Horse Make?

    Aug 14 2022

    We are so pleased to share this next leg of Power Dog’s adventure- a crossover tale with Mary Farfisa’s Outer Space Radio Theater. You’ll love this bouncy, fun, and musically delightful episode, which is the first in our series to feature a different voice for one of the characters. Brsicoe the Space Horse is voiced by Jim Cheff, creator of Mary Farfisa’s Outer Space Radio Theater. You can read more about the show, a fellow Kids Listen member, here: Get to Know a Show: Mary Farfisa’s Outer Space...more

  • Musical Bonus | The Dogstrologer’s Song by Granny Dog

    Jul 31 2022

    “What problems, what forces Against us shall bide While the stars in their courses Do fight on our side?” You may have noticed that we are really grooving on the concept of the universe wanting all of us to succeed, to thrive, and to love ourselves as well as each other. During a recent visit with our own Granny Dog (AKA Jeanie Murphy,) we were honored to receive and record a banjo-backed song version of our epic poem from Season 2, Episode 15 called The Dogstrologer’s Song. We illustrated this ...more

  • S2E20 | The Yang in the Yin

    Jul 17 2022

    Finally! We have found President Bernie Sandals! And, he has got to be the YANGist thing to ever happen to TIME YIN. Where has Bernie been? Who is behind the mysterious voice of Time Yin? And where will these dogs go next? Will there be pizza? Many season-long mysteries are at least partially solved in this illuminating episode. Listen closely, and you may hear what Bernie’s middle name is, and it’s a doozy! We also meet a new, special character based on one of Hank’s teachers. If you’ve been wi...more

  • S2E19 | A Bouncy Truce

    Jun 26 2022

    Power Dog proposes a truce with the most difficult individual he has ever met in his life. They need to solve a puzzle and investigate a strange voice in a strange place. Will the resources he’s gathered in his journey so far help? Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the wonderful, talented Jen...more

  • S2E18 | Time Yin

    Jun 12 2022

    Join Power Dog as he bids adieu (for now?) to the characters and place from Stories For Wonderful Children, and continues along his fantastical journey. Will he finally get to the dragon world of Draconus? We discuss the concepts of emotional flooding, feeling overwhelmed, and attempting to shut down in this episode. We also begin a mini storyline about the moments when someone else is challenging us. Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He ...more

  • S2E17 | Power Cat?!

    May 29 2022

    We are so pleased to share part two of this next leg of Power Dog’s adventure- a crossover tale of tails in which we visit the characters and place from Stories For Wonderful Children! Hosted by Dan Wendelin, this podcast is a fellow member show in the wonderful organization we belong to dedicated to high-quality audio for families called Kids Listen. You can also read more about Dan and his show on the Kids Listen Medium channel here: https://medium.com/kidslisten/get-to-know-a-show-stories-for...more

  • S2E16 | The Elysium

    May 15 2022

    We are so pleased to share this next leg of Power Dog’s adventure- a crossover tale of tails in which we visit the characters and place from Stories For Wonderful Children! Hosted by Dan Wendelin, this podcast is a fellow member show in the wonderful organization we belong to dedicated to high-quality audio for families called Kids Listen. You can also read more about Dan and his show on the Kids Listen Medium channel here: https://medium.com/kidslisten/get-to-know-a-show-stories-for-wonderful-c...more

  • Bonus | Sea Stories for Wonder Ears & Sleepy Heads

    May 01 2022

    Thank you for tuning in to a special, bedtime-friendly bonus episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland about falling in love with the sea! There’s no loud, be-bopping rock anthem or toe-tapping banjo fun in this episode. Instead, you’ll hear Phoebe’s “sleepytime” voice, soothing ocean waves, and gentle music. We even end the episode with a solid five minutes of ocean waves gently splashing on soft, silky sand. And, as many listeners have requested, this is a story about Taffy, Power Dog’...more

  • S2E15 | The Dogstrologer's Song

    Apr 16 2022

    “What problems, what forces Against us shall bide While the stars in their courses Do fight on our side?” Adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s The Astrologer’s Song, this episode uses epic poetry to visit a dream state before Power Dog goes on to the next leg of his journey in our unfolding epic tale of tails for season two.  We strongly believe in the power of poetry! If you’d like to read more about why it is so important for students, then we highly recommend reading this article from Edutopia...more

  • S2E14 | And the Cow Toots Up to the Moon

    Apr 10 2022

    The action ramps up for the puppy squad in this extremely exciting 14th episode of Season 2. Parents can let kids who get a little frightened or concerned know that things may get a little hairy & scary at first, but those things will work out, and the way they will work out might just surprise and delight us all! Come with us to Dogland, and even the Dogmos, as we’ve got special tales to tell! If you're completely new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Powe...more

  • Bonus | No Yolks!

    Mar 30 2022

    No yolks, just jokes here, folx! Just in time for April Fool's Day and all things silly, we bring you this bonus of JUST FUNNY JOKES as told by Phoebe & Hank, and their friends Josh, Amelle, Megan, Callum, and Wilder.  Not all of the jokes are about dogs. Tell us which ones are your favorites on Twitter, Instagram, or in the podcast reviewing platform of your choice. And, Hi Uncle Kenny! We love you! Stay tuned for our regular story, which will resume soon! Special thanks to Jason Roa...more

  • S2E13 | Swiftly Tooting Taylor Toots

    Mar 13 2022

    The pup squad meets a fun and awesome new character in this exciting 13th episode of Season 2. Do you remember that the whole entire universe runs on dragons and smushrooms?! And, would you like to meet a galactic farting cow? Well, you’re in luck today, friends! Come with us to Dogland, as we’ve got special tales to tell! If you're completely new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throu...more

  • S2E12 | There’s S’mushroom in My Heart For You!

    Mar 06 2022

    The adventure continues for the puppy squad in this exciting 12th episode of Season 2. Did you know that the whole entire universe runs on dragons and smushrooms?! Luckily, Roger, the golden cat is able to provide much-needed information, hope, and the beginning of a plan to help the gang feel rooted and connected. The magic and beauty of Doggerfalls continue to unfold and surprise them.  And, once again, we give you fair warning about bodily function noises, as the power of toots returns t...more

  • S2E11 | Roger, Roger!

    Feb 27 2022

    The adventure continues for the power pups on Dogland in this exciting 11th episode of Season 2. A golden mystery is solved and some much-needed guidance is provided to help the pups understand what they are up against. The scientific term of the episode that we explain is “momentum.” If you're completely new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. Special thanks to Ja...more

  • S2E10 | It’s Raining Dogs!

    Feb 18 2022

    The adventure continues for the power pals on Dogland in this really fun 10th episode of Season 2. The dogs work to recover from the slippery fennec fox dog Lupo’s latest antics. And, they are reunited by strange means in a beautiful place where they once again face a golden mystery with the help of their special alien friend. If you're completely new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds t...more

  • Bonus | We Love FADPAK!

    Feb 06 2022

    What is FADPAK?! We are so glad you asked. FADPAK AKA Fairies and Dragons, Ponies and Knights is an episodic story for humans of all ages! Each episode is first broadcast live to a virtual audience on Zoom and followed by the release of the episode as a podcast. When Hank & Phoebe decided they wanted to make their own podcast, it was because they were already big fans of high-quality audio for kids, families, insomniacs, and story-lovers. They knew that they wanted to join the organizat...more

  • S2E9 | Way Up in the Sky, the Little Dogs Fly

    Feb 04 2022

    The adventure continues for the power pals on Dogland in this thrilling 9th episode of Season 2. We’ve got dragons and action ready to excite all listeners. And, you’ll find out more about Lupo and their tricks as well! If you're completely new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Sup...more

  • S2E8 | Can You Really Trust a Cloud Dragon?

    Jan 28 2022

    The adventure continues for the power pals on Dogland in this thrilling 8th episode of Season 2. The dogs are off again, but not before we examine the role of the fight, flight, or freeze response and how it is a natural part of your amazing brain, more specifically, the amygdala. Studies have shown that just learning about this can help kids manage anxiety and regulate themselves after surprises, stress, and fright. We love Anxiety Canada’s approach here, too: ​​https://www.anxietycanada.com/ar...more

  • S2E7 | Just Desserts in the Desert

    Jan 21 2022

    The adventure continues for the power pals on Dogland in this exciting seventh episode of Season Two. This episode ends with some really classic fun, and it might be our 7-year-old cowriter’s favorite episode to date! If you haven’t listened to our sidequest, bonus episodes from the Fetcher Files called “The Dog Who Rode Into the Sunset, parts 1 & 2,” then you should probably go back and check those out. This is also a good idea if it’s been a while since you last gave a listen to them and n...more

  • S2E6 | We’re Dogs: Love is What We Do Best!

    Jan 14 2022

    The adventure continues for Power Dog and his friends on Dogland in this exciting sixth episode of Season 2. We open with a recap, a reminder of where everyone is at this moment in the story, and a rousing speech from President Bernie Sandals about the call to love our world in uncertain times. Thank you to author Joanna Macy for inspiring the talk that inspired the addition of this speech into our story. Our conversation was a response to Hank’s growing awareness of ecosystems and climate chang...more

  • S2E5 | Rewind to Bernie Sandals’ Super Circle Summit & The Deep Talk

    Jan 07 2022

    We are so excited to be sharing this special episode with you, based on conversations we’ve had as we try to understand what it feels like to process, feel, define, and heal from trauma, what it means to find balance when you might be afraid of failure, and the strength we gain from family and community–making any adventures pawsible. As many parents and carers of kids know, the daily practice of guiding young people through life ranges from challenging to silly, and back again, and it can take ...more

  • Bonus | The Semi-adventures Of Sheila

    Dec 30 2021

    We are continuing our winter break, having a blast playing video games, reading books, and listening to other great podcasts for kids! One podcast we've been really enjoying is The Semi-adventures of Sheila from the same zany brains who've given us the nonsense magic of Buttons & Figs! Have a listen, and see for yourself how great comedy and nonsense go together in this silly story. We find Sheila highly relatable, and infectiously quotable, and we think you will too! Meet Sheila, a 9-year-o...more

  • S2E4 | It's Getting Even Weirder

    Dec 15 2021

    The new adventure continues for Power Dog and his friends on Dogland in this exciting fourth episode of Season 2. Power Dog and Tuffy meet someone new, and we also check in on Taffy and Sealy, who are about to discover another mystery. We also talk about the phases of the moon and terms for nonbinary relatives. If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. Spec...more

  • S2E3 | What's Your Name?

    Dec 08 2021

    The new adventure continues for Power Dog and his friends on Dogland in this exciting third episode of Season 2. Power Dog and Tuffy have another exciting night at Intergalactic Pizza Party! If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. And, before you jump back into the story here, make sure you’ve also listened to our Winter Howliday episode called “Go Tail i...more

  • Bonus | Happy Howl-ukkah & Go Tail it on the Mountain Replay

    Nov 28 2021

    We are continuing our break while we celebrate Hanukkah here on Planet Earth, known as Howlukkah- the festival of lights on Dogland. Phoebe and Hank have a few silly jokes to share, followed by a replay of our Winter Howliday tale- Go Tail it on the Mountain! We’re so happy we can share this special Winter Howliday episode with y'all! It’s a little different, as it’s not part of our serial, ongoing story. Join the dogs and Tick Tock Bunny as they celebrate their shortest days of the year togethe...more

  • S2E2 | Tranquility, a Mood- a Morning Mood

    Nov 17 2021

    The new adventure continues, and doggy curiosities are piqued as mysterious happenings occur on Dogland in this exciting second episode of Season 2. If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. We’re very happy to be introducing some new big words in this episode, which Hank and Phoebe discuss after the story. Please share your favorite big words with us, as w...more

  • S2E1 | In the Hall of the Dancing Dogs

    Nov 10 2021

    Awwwoooooooooo! 🚀 đŸ¶ Our new adventure kicks off with this exciting episode!  We are so excited to launch this new season's story this week! Season 2 is as adventurous and exciting as the last, but it's also got some great lessons about friendship, healing from trauma, why it's important to take risks, and how community and family are what makes risk-taking possible. We're also very proud of some great in-show and after-show jokes—one of which made Hank laugh harder than he ever has in his...more

  • Halloween Jokes Bonus! 🎃 đŸ¶ đŸ‘»

    Oct 29 2021

    Who's ready to get this party startled?!  We love Halloween and jokes so much that we decided to throw together one more little bonus episode of just super fun Howl-o-ween dog jokes and some of our favorite regular Halloween jokes for the season! After the past couple of years, we all feel like celebrating just a little more than ever before, right?!  And, if you haven't yet, be sure to check out our super sweet "Howl-o-ween" special! It’s a fun, exciting, and magical tale of tails- ab...more

  • Howl-o-ween Musical Medley From Granny đŸȘ•!

    Oct 27 2021

    Here's a quick bit of Halloween fun from Hank's Granny, aka Jeanie Murphy, that we were so thrilled to have her record for us and our Howl-o-ween special with her banjo. We reworked this bit of old poetry over and over until it was ours, and then she set it to music. We feel so fortunate to have a musical Granny, and Hank has been musical since before he was born. The two of them have been noodling on songs together since he was knee-high to a fiddle! You can find out more about our show and sen...more

  • Skin & Bones- a Spooktacular Tune from Granny đŸȘ•!

    Oct 22 2021

    Here's a quick bit of Halloween fun from Hank's Granny, aka Jeanie Murphy, that we love to play in our home and sing along with as well! Jeanie played this old traditional song—that she learned and loved from Jean Ritchie—for and with her kids (that's Hank's mom & uncle) when they were little, so it's great fun to pass it along to another generation. We hope you enjoy it, too! If you love old songs and sing-alongs, we hope that you will check out Jean Ritchie! Here's a recording housed at th...more

  • A Howl-o-ween Special: The Candy Bandits of Dogland!

    Oct 15 2021

    Thank you for tuning in to this spooktacular special! It’s a fun, exciting, and magical tale of tails- about a pair of young raccoon-type twin dogs living on Dogland. This story can be listened to without having listened to our serial episodes in Seasons 1&2, but it is also how we are choosing to kick off Season 2. Although the story has some mild suspense and Halloween-adjacent fun, it is mostly fun and silly and meant to delight young listeners (age 4+) and old. It will lift your spirits a...more

  • Bonus | Mary Farfisa's Outer Space Radio Theater

    Sep 05 2021

    We are so pleased to share this first episode from this incredible, utterly beautiful, fun radio play story series, Mary Farfisa's Outer Space Radio Theater. Mary Farfisa is an eight-year-old space-girl who travels the Galaxies on her space-horse, Briscoe. She goes from planet to planet, searching for “songs and sounds and music and noise” to share with the rest of the Universe. Mary catches the songs and sounds and music and noise in her “audio lasso.” Then she brings them to the Listener’s Li...more

  • Bonus | Merlin Tuttle, Hidden Hero of History! From the Dorktales Storytime Podcast

    Aug 29 2021

    We are so pleased to share this episode of one of our favorite shows for kids, a fellow Kids & Families pick for Apple podcasts, Dorktales Storytime Podcast! Hosted by Jonathan Cormur, this podcast is a fellow member show in the wonderful organization we belong to dedicated to high-quality audio for families called Kids Listen. It is also one of Hank's favorite shows. He loves listening to Jonathan & Mr. Redge discuss stories and historical figures, and he often has questions for both of...more

  • Bonus | Power Pup from Stories For Wonderful Children Podcast

    Aug 22 2021

    We are so pleased to share this mini-episode from one of our favorite shows for kids and adventure lovers of all ages, Stories For Wonderful Children! Hosted by Dan Wendelin, this podcast is a fellow member show in the wonderful organization we belong to dedicated to high-quality audio for families called Kids Listen. This story, called The Lost Puppy, was first published as part of Dan's celebration of his 100th episode! You can also read more about Dan and his show on the Kids Listen Medium c...more

  • Bonus | Buttons & Figs' Summertime Zone Encore - Frosty Pops with Guest Appearance by Hank!

    Aug 15 2021

    We are so pleased to share this fantastic episode from one of our all-time favorite shows, Buttons & Figs! We are huge fans of a character named Sheila. Her outbursts put us in stitches, and we have listened to these episodes multiple times. Catch them all here: https://buttonsandfigs.com/listen/podcast/listen-to-all/ We also mention, and cannot get enough of, Mary Farfisa's Outer Space Radio Theater. It's a beautiful adventure show with talented voice actors, musicians, and wonderful stor...more

  • Bonus | Cats vs. Dogs from At Your Level Podcast with Host Ari Kelly

    Aug 08 2021

    We are so pleased to share this episode of one of our favorite shows for kids, the critically acclaimed At Your Level! Hosted by big kid Ari Kelly, this podcast is a fellow member show in the wonderful organization we belong to dedicated to high-quality audio for families called Kids Listen. It is also one of Hank's favorite shows. He loves listening to Ari's interviews, musical breaks, a segment called "bizarre ASMR," and more. A special treat in this episode is that you will get to hear our g...more

  • Bonus | Behind the Scenes Chat with Hank, Phoebe, and Jason about Making the Show

    Jul 15 2021

    A Chat with Hank, Phoebe, and Jason about Making the Show The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland for kids of all ages! A midseason inbetweenie bonus, this is a fun chat between writers Hank Crozier and Phoebe Owens and editor, composer, and sound designer Jason Roark. Hear us talk about what makes podcasting so rewarding, who our favorite characters are, and what some other podcasts we love are as well! Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show....more

  • Midseason Bonus | The Fetcher Files | The Dog Who Rode Into the Sunset Part 2

    Jun 04 2021

    Thank you for tuning in to part two of this special, two-part story from "The Fetcher Files" about an adventure that Power Dog's older brother had one evening right as the sun was setting. Find out what happens to Fetcher as he rides into the sunset during this thrilling conclusion, and pick up a few clues for our upcoming Season 2! Listen to Part 1 first! This story is based on a short story in the public domain by C. J. Dennis, an Australian author and poet, who wrote it sometime around 1921....more

  • Midseason Bonus | The Fetcher Files | The Dog Who Rode Into the Sunset Part 1

    May 27 2021

    Thank you for tuning in to part one of this special, two-part story from "The Fetcher Files" about an adventure that Power Dog's older brother had one evening right as the sun was setting.  The first part does end with a bit of a cliffhanger, but it will continue on and wrap up in part two. This story is based on a short story in the public domain by C. J. Dennis, an Australian author and poet, who wrote it sometime around 1921. You can hear the story read to you for free at Librivox.com- ...more

  • S1E12 | GO, Team, Go!

    Feb 11 2021

    The adventure continues and questions are answered in this exciting, action-packed season finale of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland. If you're new to our story, please go find Episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. This is the final episode of Season 1. Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a replay of the song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka Murphy & Ma...more

  • S1E11 | A New Plan

    Jan 28 2021

    Things get exciting and promising in this, our penultimate episode, as our heroes reconnect and re-inspire each other to persevere. We hear from President Bernie Sanders, and we meet some new hero helpers- the Sea Dogs! Taffy and Tick Tock Bunny face a new problem and get help from an unlikely ally. An old proverb says,  "A vision without a plan is just a dream.  A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world."  If you're new to our story,...more

  • S1E10 | Innermost Caves

    Jan 21 2021

    Power Dog experiences failure and sorrow on an epic level, and he fears he may never recover from disappointing himself and everyone he loves. Is all lost? We meet a mysterious character as we learn a little more about Mom Slice's past in this episode. Taffy also gets a whole new, yet confusing, perspective on events of the recent past. If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds th...more

  • S1E9 | Connection Powers, Activate!

    Jan 14 2021

    This episode gets pretty exciting as our heroes go deeper into their parallel adventures and really put their lives on the line! It's quite possible that Power Dog might face the biggest failure of his entire life. If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. Our amazing song that plays at the end of this episode is Lilou & Cody by Katie Ha-Ha-Ha. Fair w...more

  • S1E8 | What Do You Mean Inside the Volcano?

    Jan 07 2021

    This episode is the continuation of the second half of our story, and we check in with both groups of heroes. Taffy and Tick Tock begin to create a strategy for figuring out what to do next, the scientists of Dogland share background and questions about their world, and a resolute Power Dog gets assistance with a rogue plan of action. If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds thro...more

  • Bonus | African Wild Dogs Episode from Cool Facts About Animals

    Dec 31 2020

    We are thrilled to share with you an episode from our fellow Kids Listen member show, Cool Facts About Animals! This episode of Cool Facts About Animals is about the African Wild Dog. These dogs are so neat - they are very social, they vote by doing something super weird, and they sometimes kidnap their pups. Yup, it's a cool one. Find them on twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Learn more about the super fascinating African Wild Dog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African...more

  • S1E7 | Look Out the Window

    Dec 24 2020

    This episode is the beginning of the second half of our story, and we check in with both groups of heroes. Power Dog is a little bit naughty, and he uses his skills of stealth to sneak around Meowie. Give a listen to find out what he discovers! If you're new to our story, please go find episode 1, called "S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College" as this is a serial story adventure that unfolds throughout each season. Our amazing song that plays at the end of this episode is Look Out the...more

  • Bonus Winter Holiday (Howliday!) Episode | Go Tail it on the Mountain

    Dec 17 2020

    We’re so happy we can share this special Winter Howliday episode with y'all! It’s a little different, as it’s not part of our serial, ongoing story. Join the dogs and Tick Tock Bunny as they celebrate their shortest days of the year together.  This is a great episode to check out as a standalone story if you'd like a quick listen to see what kind of fun we have on Dogland. It also fits in nicely with the ongoing tales of our sweet friends with tails!  Our amazing song that plays at th...more

  • S1E6 | The Messenger

    Dec 10 2020

    This 6th episode is our official halfway mark in season one's story, and we meet a very important, new character that we think you will love! This episode devotes a little more time to explore the world it is set in and meeting new characters, and it does not feature any particularly scary scenes. Our amazing song that plays at the end of this episode is The Yellow Dog of If by Pointed Man Band. The "Hank THE Hank" video we discuss, which is about how to make a (safe) volcano at home is on our...more

  • S1E5 | Toots are Funny, No Matter What.

    Dec 03 2020

    Dear, dear grownups—you may not be able to handle this, our most vulgar, episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland! It features several bodily function noises, and we completely desecrate The Blue Danube by Strauss II at the end. (Let the clutching of pearls commence!) Hank also discusses the less than finer points of swallowing a lost tooth. Prudes- you have been warned! Your kids, however, are going to love it! This episode contains a suspenseful and exciting moment that may be scary f...more

  • Bonus | The Toot Blue Danube Avec des Chiens, a Vulgar Waltz for Power Dog

    Dec 01 2020

    "The Blue Danube" is the common English title of "An der schönen, blauen Donau", Op. 314 (German for "On the Beautiful Blue Danube"), a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, composed in 1866.  We have taken this lovely waltz and desecrated it with barking, farting dogs. You're welcome, or we're sorry.  All the love & toots, from the dogs of Planet Dogland! This piece was re-arranged, performed, and recorded by Jason Roark, who never toots stinky toots. Colin Laurel illu...more

  • Bonus | Dogsgiving Break

    Nov 26 2020

    We're taking a break this week from our regular story to share that Hank has recorded some silly jokes for the US Holiday called Thanksgiving. Thank you, listeners, we are so very grateful for the community you give to us. We are also grateful to be members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families. Colin Laurel illustrated our original cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick. Mom Slice made it goofy for this episode using Canva. If you ...more

  • S1E4 | Kaboom!

    Nov 19 2020

    This fourth installment of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland brings another huge surprise for Power Dog, Tuffy, Mom Slice, Dogwings, President Bernie Sandals, and the two Fennec leaders. Taffy and Tick Tock bunny also experience a surprising run-in. How will everyone handle these crazy incidents? This episode contains two suspenseful and exciting moments that may be scary for some kids. Grownups can assure them that everyone will be OK. Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and ...more

  • S1E3 | Where Are We?

    Nov 12 2020

    In this third episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland, we check in with Taffy and Tick Tock Bunny. We also find out that Power Dog and Tuffy are about to do something that very few young pups have ever done on Dogland before! This episode contains a suspenseful moment that may be scary for some kids. Grownups can assure them that everyone will be OK. Special thanks to our inimitable Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our the...more

  • Bonus | Power Dog! He Won't Give Up Song by Granny & Gramps

    Nov 10 2020

    It's in D for Dogland! Shake, wiggle, wriggle, dance, or move in whatever way suits you to this custom-made, Old-time fiddle & banjo song performed & recorded by Jean Murphy and Scott Marckx- AKA "Granny & Gramps" to Hank Crozier, co-writer of the song along with his mother. The song was mastered, of course, by the inimitable Jason Roark, our hero & Rennaisance bunny! If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get...more

  • S1E2 | We Must Go to Meowie!

    Nov 05 2020

    In this second episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland, we meet Power Dog's parents, President Bernie Sandals, and the Fennec Fox Dogs of Meowie.  Can Tuffy use his powers of connection to solve a mystery? Will the Fennecs be able to help? This episode contains the continuation of a thrilling moment from Episode 1 that may be scary for some kids. Grownups can assure them that everyone will be OK. Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs th...more

  • S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College

    Oct 29 2020

    Start here! This podcast is a serial action-adventure epic fantasy for kids & families, dog lovers, people who enjoy stories, insomniacs, and curious optimists. The story builds across the episodes for each season. In this premiere of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland, we meet Power Dog, his twin cousins/best friends, and his favorite trainer from The College of the Dog Arts. Unfortunately for him, his first day moving onto the campus doesn't go as smoothly as he might have hoped. This ...more

  • Bonus | Dogland Theme Song with Jen Bernard on Vocals

    Oct 28 2020

    Original music by Jason Roark, lyrics by Jason, Phoebe Owens & Hank Crozier with help from the Power Circle Writing Doulas, and performed by Jason Roark & Jen Bernard. Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick. If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out for our small, indie, mom+pop+pup operation! You can find out more and send us dog jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com This p...more

  • Trailer | Two Minutes about Dogland's Hawoofi'i & Meowie

    Sep 30 2020

    Learn a little more about the inhabitants of Planet Dogland and their special places. President Bernie Sandals is from the island of Hawoofi'i, and the mysterious island of Meowie is home to the Fennec Fox Dogs. Give this ear snack from episode 2 of season 1 a quick listen to find out what the Fennecs are famous for.  This is a serial story podcast created by a mom+pop+pup team that started as bedtime stories with a toddler and grew and grew and grew! Over time, a whole, wonderful world em...more

  • Trailer | Cloud Running with Power Dog from Episode 1

    Sep 06 2020

    Get a taste of the type of fun we have on Dogland with our special dog powers in this 2-minute excerpt from Episode 1 of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland!  This is a serial story podcast created by a mom+pop+pup team that started as bedtime stories with a toddler and grew and grew and grew! Over time, a whole, wonderful world emerged, and it was filled with good-natured (of course) dogs who believe in community, staying curious, and overcoming obstacles with mindfulness techniques and...more