Explore every episode of the podcast Today with tonies
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| Sailor hats, cricket bats and welcome mats | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:15:01 | |
Sam & Tim are treated to a rocking and rolling ditty in Cooking Up Tunes where they must identify all the different instruments that are creating the lively music. Then, be prepared to keep a face of stone as Sam & Tim battle it out in the hilarious challenge Don’t Make Me Laugh. If funny voices make you chuckle, this challenge might be extra tricky today! Joke: How do zookeepers wake the animals in the morning? Answer: They use their allama clocks! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Miniature windmills, broomsticks and strawberry laces | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:12:51 | |
Tim’s knowledge about all things botanical is put to the test when Sam presents him with three curious facts about plants - but one of them is actually bogus in True Or False. Later in the show, Sam & Tim learn a fantastic new word in Brain Train, but to kick-off the show, let’s talk about dancing cows… Fact: Why is it hard to sing along to the Spanish national anthem? Answer: It doesn’t have any lyrics We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fruit baskets, cuddly unicorns and xylophones | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:14:41 | |
Sam’s wonderfully twirly whirly dive into the bucket today is rewarded with a super silly game of Wrong Answers Only where Tim is convinced the best filling for a pie is a microwave. Afterwards, Sam & Tim must focus on an interesting piece of music and work out if it’s either a jazzy jingle, a classy chorus or an African anthem in Name That Tune. Joke: What do you call a pig that does karate? Answer: A pork chop! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Salt shakers, silver shirts and squidgy slime | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:15:21 | |
Tim and Sam are welcomed with “plinks" and “plonks" in another melodic game of Cooking Up Tunes where the duo must figure out which instruments are being played in a cheery piece of music. The investigations don’t stop there though! In Do Elephants Miaow?, Sam is tasked to work out which animal lives in Australia and loves dry warm places (clue: it’s not a penguin). Joke: What do you get when you cross an elephant and a fish? Answer: Swimming trunks! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sticks, tennis balls and sausages | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:14:00 | |
ZIP! SNAP! BOOM! There are plenty more rowdy words like this as Tim and Sam learn the meaning of the word ‘onomatopoeia’ in another fascinating challenge of Brain Train. Afterwards, there are hoots and cowboy boots in What’s That Racket? But first, to help her find today’s cheeky challenges, Sam has invited a rather precious pooch… Fact: Why are there 100 folds in a chef's tall white hat? Answer: Each fold represents a different way to cook an egg. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Skipping ropes, baseball caps and custard fountains | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:15:57 | |
What do the music genres nu metal, polka and bubblegum pop have in common? That’s right; they’re the types of music that Tim and Sam must compare as they identify today’s ditty in Name That Tune. After the pair’s musical musings, a mysterious location is in desperate need of being recognised in another game of Where in the World? Your first clue? A palace! Joke: What do you call a sleeping male cow? Answer: A bulldozer! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shopping trolleys, bouncing mushrooms and golf clubs | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:14:10 | |
Tim visits the bucket today with the help of his special toboggan - or, ‘TIM-oggan’ as he says. Welcoming Tim in the bucket are challenges like Wrong Answers Only where Sam is convinced the most scrumptious ingredient in a salad is a peppered aeroplane. Seasoned transport aside, Tim reads a story riddled with numbers in Even Odder where Sam must shout ‘ODDY ODDY ODDY’ each time she spots an odd number. Fact: Which household task do some people do while rock climbing and surfing? Answer: Extreme ironing. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Whiteboards, pencil cases and glue sticks | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:16:02 | |
It’s the start of a new school year so today’s show has plenty of facts that will inspire everyone on the playground and even amaze a few teachers! Tim’s knowledge about delicious pizza is put to the test when he must figure out which cheesy fact is actually false in True Or False. Then, as this week feels super busy for everyone, the big bubbling bucket invites Tim and Sam to slow things down in a relaxing game of Unwind Your Mind. The perfect meditation where we all take a moment to celebrate all the amazing things that make us feel so special. Joke: How do pilots like their sandwiches? Answer: Plane! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doughnuts, roly-polys and victoria sponges | 25 août 2026 | 00:12:06 | |
They’re rushing! They’re rapid! The first challenge is Rushing Rapids! So make sure you have your cushions, doormats and sofas ready to avoid getting caught out by those pesky waves. Then, Tim and Sam are propelled into another challenge of Rhyme Time Tattle Battle where Tim admits he loves talking to snails and riding his bike to Wales. It’s not a bad hobby at all…! Fact: Which animal doesn't have a brain, heart, bones or eyes? Answer: A jellyfish. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flip-flops, sunflowers and canoes | 18 août 2026 | 00:15:52 | |
Unbelievable nuggets of knowledge send Sam loopy as she tries her absolute best to work out which interesting fact about stars is actually false. Then, from stargazing to starboard, Tim and Sam are transported to a jolly pirate ship where they must explore the merry barge by using their senses in Have a Bit of Sense. It's an ARRRR-amazingly fun episode! Joke: How did the pirate buy their flag so cheaply? Answer: The flag was on sail! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tambourines, biscuit jars and ship anchors | 11 août 2026 | 00:13:00 | |
Tim must become one with the animal to work out which delightful critter sleeps with one eye open in Do Elephants Miaow? Afterwards, a tricky game of Collective Nouns sends Tim and Sam down a rabbit hole as they question the group names for dancers, sharks and experts. Fact: What do pianos, forks and nutella have in common? Answer: They were all invented in Italy. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beach balls, superhero capes and sandy eggs | 04 août 2026 | 00:15:56 | |
Tim’s brought his special compass to help him find today’s cheery challenges in the big bubbling bucket. Sam is convinced she can hear apples being cut in What’s That Racket? Meanwhile, in a game of Where in the World?, gigantic rock heads and a mysterious flag welcome Tim and Sam to another mysterious location. Joke: What kind of bird sticks to jumpers? Answer: Vel-crow! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Traffic cones, teddy bears and postcards | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:15:04 | |
Sam presents Tim with a truly tricky game of True Or False as Tim must work out which fact about inventions is actually bogus. Afterwards, the violins are tuned and the trumpets are polished as Tim and Sam are transported to a classical music concert to explore all five senses in another adventurous game of Have A Bit Of Sense. Now, before we begin, what do ghost cowboys wear on their feet…? Fact: Which is the only bird that can fly backwards? Answer: The hummingbird. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Canaries, robins and woodpeckers | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:13:17 | |
Have you heard bonnie bouncy birds boogie between big bubbling buckets? Tim and Sam attempt to get their tongues around this sentence and other mouthful mutters in a game of Tongue Twisters. Firefighters, vultures and footsteps are put in the spotlight in the Collective Nouns challenge, and the bucket feels like an aviary today. Joke: How do cows find their way home? Answer: They follow the milky way! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Socks, rocks and clocks | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:16:01 | |
Tim becomes a motorhead by visiting the bucket with his motorbike and parachute, but can this motorhead keep a straight face in Don’t Make Me Laugh when Sam shares her hilarious bedtime routine? Thankfully, all this excitement is paired with a refreshing and relaxing challenge of Unwind Your Mind where Tim and Sam slow things down by painting a beautiful field. Breathe iiiiiiiiin…and ouuuuuuuut… Fact: Which country has the most pyramids in the world? Answer: Sudan. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fluffy slippers, carrots and doorbells | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:16:18 | |
There’s a curious animal that can open doors and jars so Tim must use his detective skills to solve who this cheeky critter is in another wonderful game of Do Elephants Miaow? A jungle-themed game of Act It Out ensures Sam is doing her best impressions of snapping twigs and hippos playing badminton, but to start the show, let’s celebrate World Chocolate Day! Joke: What do you call a sheep who can sing and dance? Answer: Lady Ba Ba! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pool tables, highlighter pens and clogs | 30 juin 2026 | 00:15:56 | |
“I hold my umbrella to avoid the rain / But I don’t need my brolly when I travel to Spain” - those are the rhymes that kick-off another tip-top hip-hop clash in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle. Next, Tim and Sam are transported onto a super speedy train in another installment of Where in the World? And Sammy is looking particularly dazzling in her brand new disco suit… Fact: What 10 letter word can you spell by only typing the letters on the first row of a keyboard? Answer: Typewriter. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hard hats, computer screens and spanners | 23 juin 2026 | 00:16:20 | |
The big bubbling bucket is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day. Today’s challenges involve Tim creating some wonderfully interesting sound effects when Sam’s story about pancakes, toads and foxes comes alive in Act It Out. Afterwards, why is there a packet of cheese and onion crisps in a dragon’s lair? Well, that’s one of Sam’s answers in another thrilling game of Mission Memory. Joke: What do you call a magic dog? Answer: A labracadabrador! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cheese plants, bow ties and potbellied pigs | 16 juin 2026 | 00:14:52 | |
Tim must polish off his detective skills as he attempts to work out who the famous person or character is in Who Is That? It’s not Bob Cratchit from A Christmas Carol, but we still give Tim points for providing a really good guess. Another game of Beat The Clock sends Tim and Sam to the fruit bowl for some fruity inspiration. To kick-off the show, Tim and Sam learn today marks the start of a new year in the Islamic calendar! Fact: What do Japanese farmers do to their watermelons to make them look very unusual? Answer: Grow the watermelons cube-shaped. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dragonflies, tin boats and pink lemonade | 09 juin 2026 | 00:14:51 | |
Facts about castles are alive and well as Tim presents Sam with tricky trivia in another game of True or False. Train horns, cheerful sheep and bumble bee buzzes encourage Tim and Sam to really concentrate in Make It Count, and we lead up to Tim’s dive into the bucket with some very creative stretches. Joke: What time do ducks wake up? Answer: At the quack of dawn! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Post boxes, microphones and tape measures | 02 juin 2026 | 00:13:03 | |
Tim’s animal knowledge is put to the test when he has to work out which particularly curious critter eats mussels but doesn’t have any bones in today’s game of Do Elephants Miaow? Afterwards, Sam is convinced she can hear the sound of a loaf of bread being ripped to shreds in What’s That Racket? What noise do you think it is? Fact: Which dinosaurs only ate plant-based food? Answer: All four-legged dinosaurs. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| First class stamps, teddy bears and sweet potatoes | 26 mai 2026 | 00:15:44 | |
Tim and Sam are determined to have faces of stone in a seriously silly game of Don’t Make Me Laugh, but trips to the zoo and bags of onions may ruin their plans. The duo prime and chime their rhymes in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, but to kick-off the show let’s find out how many pancakes we can flip in one minute… Joke: What goes ‘tick, woof, tick, woof, tick woof’? Punchline: A watch dog! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pop-up books, banjos and maps | 19 mai 2026 | 00:16:21 | |
Did you know there’s a special word for having a loooong, fun chat at the dinner table after all the dinner’s been eaten? Well, Tim and Sam investigate this relatable word in a game of Wordly Word and Tim’s knowledge of horses is well and truly put to the test in a galloping game of True Or False. Giddy up! Fact: What surprisingly impressive skill can sloths do, but dolphins can’t? Answer: Sloths can hold their breath for 40 minutes, whereas dolphins can only hold their breath for up to 15 minutes. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Seashells, tennis rackets and drum kits | 12 mai 2026 | 00:15:41 | |
“My best opponent is that big brown bear!’ - we hear more creative and crazy rhymes like this when Tim and Sam battle it out in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle. And we learn about hexagons, football formations and triplets in another game of More Or Less, but first, let’s find out where we can find a ‘glabella’... Joke: What do you call a teacher that’s always late for school? Punchline: Mister Bus! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dice, patchwork quilts and xylophones | 05 mai 2026 | 00:15:00 | |
How many different ways are there to greet a friend? That’s what Tim and Sam must answer as they race against time in Beat The Clock. Then, it’s time for tongues to become truly and terribly tied in a terrifically tricky Tuesday game of Tongue Twisters. Fact: Whose full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Answer: Barbie. We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roller skates, tambourines and toffee apples | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:16:31 | |
Which animal lays the biggest egg in the world? Do you know? Well, Sam teases Tim with more beastly facts about this fantastic animal in Do Elephants Miaow? A game of Wrong Answers Only triggers a serious case of the giggles, and Tim shares the importance of high-fiving a particularly adorable pet. Joke: Why did the banana go to the doctor? Punchline: Because it wasn’t peeling well! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Scarecrows, golden balloons and welly boots | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:21:59 | |
Seasons, unicycles and a particularly lucky number pop up in More Or Less, whereas dance moves of all shapes and sizes are alive in another toe-tapping, hip-shaking game of Musical Statues. But to start the show, Sam learns about a home that has 78 bathrooms. Joke: What kind of shorts do clouds wear? Punchline: Thunder pants! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bowling balls, snow globes and mudskippers | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:20:56 | |
And the award for the best sound effects goes to…Tim! That’s right there are plenty of Tim-made wonderful noises as Sam reads another story in Act It Out. In another game of Even Odder, Tim’s on the lookout for any pesky odd numbers, and Sam reveals some pretty fishy facts about the mudskipper. Joke: How do you throw a party on Mars? Punchline: You plan-it! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sludgy mud, bowling shoes and a snowman | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:16:10 | |
Today Tim & Sam do their best to spot a collection of weird and wonderful sounds in What’s That Racket? Microphones are plugged in and turned up as the duo have a battle of rhymes in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, and Sam ends up smelling like a sweet shop. Joke: Why can’t Elsa from Frozen have a balloon? Punchline: Because she will ‘let it goooooo, let it goooooo’! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Amazing anthems, incredible inventions and loads of laughter | 31 mars 2026 | 00:18:21 | |
It’s time to join Sam and Tim for another weird and wonderful episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids will learn all about the world’s most unusual national anthem (here’s a clue - no one can sing along!), test out their serious faces in Don’t Make Me Laugh and get ready to shout ‘Odd Number Alert!’ in Even Odder. Joke: Why did the bear put honey in its pillow? Punchline: Because it wanted to have sweet dreams! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Inflatable unicorns, dazzling donkeys and the Tower of London | 24 mars 2026 | 00:15:43 | |
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Sam and Tim, on their way to play Where in the World?! Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of balls of wool, inflatable unicorns and…er… onions, as well as two brilliant challenges. Little listeners will also learn about an animal with a remarkable memory. And no, it’s not an elephant! Listen in to find out. Joke: Where should you keep your kangaroos? Punchline: In a kanga-room! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jellyfish jelly, squawking seagulls and emerald rivers | 17 mars 2026 | 00:16:09 | |
Today Tim and Sam are learning all about St Patrick’s Day - a day when people all over the world celebrate their Irish roots. One American city even dyes its river green for the occasion! They’ll be learning about more festivals happening around the world in True or False and giving their ears a workout in What’s That Racket?! Joke: Why did the man keep falling in the sink? Punchline: Because he was tap dancing! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Happiness, bobble hats and time travelling calculators | 10 mars 2026 | 00:15:06 | |
What is the happiest country in the world? Cheerful little listeners can find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! They can also play along as Tim and Sam tackle two excellent challenges. First up is a number-themed round of Act it Out, followed by a glorious game of Collective Nouns. Is a group of seals a gaggle, a caravan or a bob? Make your guesses now! Joke: What do you call a cow that can play the piano? Punchline: Mooosical! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Remarkable writers, marvelous memories and powerful potatoes | 03 mars 2026 | 00:19:18 | |
Today Tim and Sam get out their pens and pencils to celebrate International Writers’ Day! Curious minds can join in as they dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket and get stuck into some brilliant challenges. First it’s time to put those brains to the test in Mission Memory, then it’s on to More or Less for some maths mayhem. Question: What animals have lived on Earth for the longest time? Answer: Sea sponges! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pricey fruit, speedboats and seaside tunes | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:17:38 | |
What is the world’s most expensive fruit? Find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Tim and Sam will be getting their thinking caps on and tackling maths questions in More or Less, taking a musical trip to the seaside in Name that Tune and, as always, rummaging through the Big Bubbling Bucket for more fun and games! Joke: What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? Punchline: A carrot! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Speeding tickets, stone faces and crab hats | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:15:25 | |
In today’s episode little listeners can find out about the first (very slow) speeding ticket; become explorers in Where in the World and turn the world topsy-turvy with Wrong Answers Only? What can you wear on your hat? Crabs, of course! Joke: What is the hottest letter of the alphabet? Punchline: B! Because it makes oil boil! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pineapples, raging rivers and marzipan mice | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:16:30 | |
We kick off today’s episode with a juicy history fact: rich Europeans once carried pineapples to show off their wealth! Then Sam dives into the Big Bubbling Bucket to grab two challenges — Do Elephants Miaow, where they guess a mystery animal (here’s a clue - it can weigh as little as a 1 pence piece!) and a refreshing round of Rushing Rapids. With sound effects, silly surprises and a cliffhanger pirate joke, it’s fun from start to finish. Joke: What is a pirate’s favourite animal? Punchline: An aaaaaaard-vaaaaark! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dogs, cats and giant swiss rolls | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:15:08 | |
Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of huge swiss rolls, giant toothbrushes and, as always, brilliant challenges! First up, Tim and Sam play Don’t Make Me Laugh and tell each other about the hilarious things they’d do if they were dogs or cats for the day. Next, they put little listeners' brains to the test with Even Odder - listen out for that Odd Number Alarm! - and end the show with one of Tim’s classic jokes. Joke: Why is a piece of music like a bank? Punchline: Because they’re both full of notes! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Black boots, helmets and sesame seeds | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:16:30 | |
In today’s episode, Sam and Tim discover the "Goldilocks Zone" and embark on a Where in the World? adventure to La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain. They also play Wrong Answers Only, all delivered with a side serving of jokes, fun, and of course, the magic from the bubbling bucket! Joke: What do horses like in their sandwiches? Punchline: Mayo-neighs! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Golden umbrellas, noses and mittens | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:15:15 | |
Jump into a whirlwind of excitement with Tim and Sam in this action-packed episode of Today with tonies! Your favorite duo is back with two mind-boggling and fun-filled challenges from the Big Bubbling Bucket: Rushing Rapids and Make it Count. Listeners can navigate treacherous waters and test their listening skills in this immersive episode. Make sure to listen along at home! Fact: What is that extra tiny pocket on the front of jeans for? Answer: Your pocket watch! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tiny record players, butterflies and sofas | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:17:30 | |
Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the most expensive food in the world is caviar, the eggs from a sturgeon fish? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of Act it Out where one reads a story and the other acts out the sound effects! Today's story takes us on a supermarket trip with Marlon and Elsie. Finally, join Tim and Sam as they tackle Collective Nouns, trying to match groups like jugglers, toads, and ravens with their unique collective names. Shout along at home listeners! Joke: Where is the best place to build a snowman Punchline: In the middle of snow-where! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Books, shiny crystals and meringue clouds | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:16:41 | |
Celebrate the new year with Sam and Tim in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Curious kids can join the fun as they put their memory to the test in a tricky round of Mission Memory and play a guessing game of More or Less. Get ready for plenty of giggles and challenges to kick off 2026! Joke: What fruit can you sit on? Punchline: Chair-ies We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fossils, pirate school and human alarm clocks | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
Christmas is behind us and New Year’s Eve is ahead! Celebrate this special time with Tim and Sam in today’s episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids can play along as Tim and Sam try (and fail) to keep a straight face in a hilarious round of Don’t Make Me Laugh, and dust off the Christmas cobwebs with a game of Even Odder. Tim also shares an excellent fact - do you know how people woke up on time before alarm clocks were invented? The answer may surprise you! Listen in to find out. Joke: What is a pirate’s favourite subject at school? Punchline: AAAAAAARRRRT! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christmas pickles, tinsel giraffes and wrapping ham | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:15:18 | |
There are only two more sleeps until Christmas and Tim and Sam are getting excited! Little listeners can join in as they jump into the Big Bubbling Bucket and search among the odd objects and interesting items to find two festive challenges. Today we travel to a mysterious winter wonderland in Where in the World and create a topsy turvy land in Wrong Answers Only where presents are wrapped in ham and Santa’s favourite reindeer is called Egg! This episode is bursting with Christmas silliness - get involved! Joke: Who delivers Christmas presents to insects? Punchline: Ant-a Clause! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Meaty mince pies, Christmas sticks and frog kisses | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:15:01 | |
Meaty mince pie anyone? No? In this episode of Today with tonies Tim and Sam dive into a wonderful Bubbling Bucket to pull out funny facts and extra special challenges. Little ones can join in to explore some interesting Christmas traditions in True or False, and put on their listening ears for a seasonal game of What’s That Racket? Listen in for a whole load of festive fun! Joke: What do frogs kiss under at Christmas? Punchline: Mistle-toad! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elves, ferrets and brussel sprouts | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:17:21 | |
It’s starting to feel festive in the world of Today with tonies, as Tim and Sam talk giant brussels sprouts, suspicious Christmas food and shiny wrapping paper! Curious kids can join in the fun, getting to know Elbert the Elf in a hilarious game of Act it Out and finding out what a group of ferrets is called in Collective Nouns (is it a business, a pack or a colony? Make your guess now!) Listen in for more fun and surprises! Joke: What Christmas food is always watching you? Punchline: A mince-spy [mince pie] We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Baubles, banjos and reindeer cheese | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:14:17 | |
In today’s episode of Today with tonies, hosts Tim and Sam dive head first into a bubbling bucket of baubles, banjos and blueberries to bring you a bunch of bizarre buffoonery! Little listeners will help them remember a weird and wonderful list of items in Mission Memory, put their brilliant brains to the test with a game of More or Less and learn all about a cheese made from the milk of a very festive animal… would you try it? Listen in to join the fun! Joke: Why would Santa’s elves always win Rhyme Time Tattle Battle? Punchline: Because they’re really good at [w]rapping! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shiny knight’s armour, cuddly toy dragons & marshmallows | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:16:17 | |
Get ready to giggle until your sides hurt because Today with Tonies is back with another episode. Little listeners, buckle up for a magical mystery tour as two challenges lie amongst a bucket filled with marshmallows, adorable toy dragons, and shiny knight's armor! With a game of "More or Less" listeners flex those brain muscles as addition and subtraction skills are about to be put to the test! Then, tune those ears and get ready to groove with a game of "Name that Tune," where little listeners discover what musical genre the bucket is playing. The fun is about to begin so make sure you join in! Joke: What musical instrument would you find in a bathroom Punchline: A tuba toothpaste We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mixing bowls, whisks & wax strawberries | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:16:54 | |
Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the incredible Mimic Octopus can shape-shift into over 15 different sea creatures to hide from its prey? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of "Wrong Answers Only" - the game where the sillier your answer, the better! Today's burning question: What's the most ridiculous thing you could possibly eat your dinner off of? Shout along at home listeners! Finally, pack your imaginary passports as we jet off with Tim and Sam to their latest mystery location. Can you follow the clues and figure out where in the world they've landed today? Joke: What did one toilet say to the other? Punchline: You look flushed! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Welcome mats, bright yellow hats & wind-up toy rats | 11 nov. 2025 | 00:16:22 | |
Get ready for some amazing animal facts in today’s episode. Did you know the tiny pistol shrimp packs a punch louder than a thunderclap? Just one of the incredible animals you'll learn about in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! In a game of "Do Elephants Miaow?", Tim describes an animal that has a great sense of smell, but is almost blind… can you guess what it is? Finally, it’s time for a thrilling game of "Rushing Rapids!" This episode is bursting with surprises that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Joke: Why did the spider buy a computer Punchline: So it could surf the web! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||