Explore every episode of the podcast Today with tonies
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| Introducing Today with tonies | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:02:09 | |
Join hosts Sam and Tim every week for games, ridiculously silly challenges, learning in disguise, hilarious jokes and more. | |||
| Mini instrument, dancing giraffes & skateboards | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:14:47 | |
What’s the most popular letter in the alphabet? Hint: there are two in “the big bubbling bucket!” Join Sam and Tim on Today with Tonies for a fun-packed episode! First up, it’s Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, where little listeners can join the wordplay fun. Then, in True or False, Sam and Tim reveal which of three moon facts isn’t true. Don’t miss out on the adventure! Joke: What sort of nuts grow on the moon? Punchline: Astro-nuts! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Silver ball-bearings, swans and sausage sandwiches! | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:15:33 | |
Did you know 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun? Mind-blowing isn’t it! Join Sam, Tim, and the bubbling bucket for more fun facts like that, as well as laughs, and challenges. First, it’s Don’t Make Me Laugh—a side-splitting 30-second game where they try (and fail) to keep a straight face while describing silly scenarios, like naming a pretend pet gorilla! Then, it’s Good News Only, sharing heartwarming stories from you, our incredible listeners. You don’t want to miss it! Joke: What do you call a comet made of sausages Punchline: A meat-eor! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Marshmallow pigs, motorbikes & magazines | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:17:53 | |
In today’s episode of Today with Tonies, join Tim and Sam and the Bubbling Bucket as they find the answers to curious questions like: ‘what animal gets noisier before it rains?’. Little listeners can guess along at home in the sound guessing game called: What’s That Racket. And get ready for a trip to an unknown location as Sam and Tim discover where and what The Acropolis is, in the game: Where in the World. Joke: How do you know the sea is friendly? Punchline: It’s always waving! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Wiggly Noodles, marbles and water bottles | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:14:35 | |
Get ready for giggles in the latest episode of Today with Tonies! The Bubbling Bucket, Tim, Sam and listeners at home take on the Don’t Make Me Laugh challenge. Can you keep a straight face whilst listening to these weird and wacky made up stories? Plus, Sam and Tim hear joyful listeners' news in Good News Only. There is so much to celebrate in today’s episode, make sure you listen along. Joke: What do you call a dog that can drive Punchline: Car-pet! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Terry the Tortoise, toothbrushes & mushrooms! | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:13:18 | |
Think fast and have fun with the latest episode of Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam take on Beat the Clock, racing to name as many breakfast foods as possible in 30 seconds—can you keep up? Then, relax with Unwind Your Mind, a soothing rainbow meditation to recharge your energy. Plus, just how old is the world's oldest cake? (Hint: very old!) Tune in to find out! Joke: What do you call a train that’s painted red and orange and yellow and green and blue and indigo and violet? 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Pancakes, Snuggly sweaters and dancing seahorses | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:13:24 | |
It’s Pancake Day, and that’s not the only treat you can look forward to with today's episode of Today with Tonies! Join our trio (Sam, Tim and the Big Bubbling Bucket) as they play Don't Make Me Laugh: can you keep a straight face through a list of silly birthday wishes and the wackiest zoo tour ever?! Hear Sam and Tim share all the happy moments that made YOU jump for joy this week in Good News Only! It's an episode packed with giggles, positivity and… pancakes! Joke: What is a football player’s jewellery made of? 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Dancing Robots and Cat Facts | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:17:05 | |
Step into a new world of fun in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Tim and Sam for a battle of rhymes in the challenge Rhyme Time Tattle Battle. What words can you rhyme with ‘great’ in this rhyming game? Then, little listeners can test their feline knowledge in a trivia game of True or False. What cat fact do you think is false from the three? Plus, have a peek inside the ever changing and always exciting Bubbling Bucket which today is filled with tiny robots that dance and twirl, sparkly clothes that shimmer and shine, and the cutest and squishiest toy foxes you've ever seen! Joke: What’s a polar bear’s favourite part of a cake? 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Glowing Dragons and Peaceful Trees | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:14:20 | |
In this episode, Tim the Brave and Sam the Challenger and a Bubbling Bucket filled with glowing paper lanterns, squishy dragons and golden sheep take on two fun-filled challenges! First up - it’s Beat the Clock, the 30 second speed quiz to list as many things you can find in your kitchen in less than 30 seconds! Then it’s time to unwind with a calming tree meditation. Little ones are guided to imagine themselves with roots and branches as they sway in the breeze in this week’s Unwind Your Mind. Joke: What do you call a cow in an earthquake? 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:14:27 | |
Tim and Sam kick things off with a wildly wonderful animal fact - did you know giraffes hum in the dark to find each other? Our first challenge of the day is a relaxing one, with Unwind Your Mind - where little listeners can imagine their worries floating away as bubbles in the breeze. Next, Tim and Sam guess along to jokes from everyone at home in a game of Punchline Puzzle - do you know what the punchline to this joke is? Why do scissors always win relay races… Guess along at home! Joke: Where do baby monkeys sleep? 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
Tim and Sam are back again for another fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Did you know that we’re actually tallest, first thing in the morning? Plus, our Big Bubbling Bucket is here to share two challenges: What's That Racket? where listeners and presenters guess everyday sounds, and Where in the World? as we all try to guess where we’re flying to today. Here’s a clue: a famous waterfall, in a country with a maple leaf on it’s flag! Joke: What do you call a bear that’s been caught in the rain 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
Buckle up for a fun-filled ride on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam are back with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, learning, and surprises. Tim reveals a fun fact about the word muscle: did you know muscle comes from the Roman word for little mouse? Afterwards, Tim and Sam get the giggles in Don't Make Me Laugh with their super silly stories. Finally The Bubbling Bucket answers listener Dahlia's question: Why do animals need shells? Learn this and much much more in this fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Joke: Why does a hat never wait for you? Punchline: Because it goes on a-head! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:18:45 | |
It’s time for an April Fool’s Day Special on Today with Tonies! Tim, Sam, and the ever-mysterious Bubbling Bucket are ready for a show packed with surprises! Uncover the history behind this prank-filled day, whilst discovering the surprising answer to yesterday’s question: Did you know birds can’t taste spicy food?! Also, can you guess what “fold,” “orchestra,” and “flotilla” refer to? Finally, Sam and Tim head to an ice hotel for today’s second challenge, Have a Bit of Sense. Joke: What is a cat's favorite dessert? Punchline: M-ice Cream! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs. | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:14:44 | |
Did you know grasshoppers keep their ears on their BELLY? Fun facts and adventure await in this episode of Today with Tonies. Join the bubbling bucket, Sam and the return of Tim the Brave as he routes around comfy rugs, giant rhubarb sticks, and Colin the squishy kangaroo to find today’s challenges. Little listeners can relax with a flying bird meditation in Unwind Your Mind, and then a Copy Cats challenge will get everyone clapping. Joke: How do dogs speak to their friends? Punchline: On their mobile bone! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Pineapples, facemasks & beanbags! | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:10:46 | |
Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with a brilliant animal fact: did you know that the African Buffalo is the only type of animal that votes before making a decision? Join Tim, Sam and bucket in two fun challenges today. First, a game of Wrong Answers Only, where the pair takes turns asking silly questions with even sillier responses, before hopping aboard the Brain Train to learn the tremendous new word - Tremendous! Full of magical mystery and a bucket with bright red beanbags, farm animal facemasks, and lots of very prickly pineapples ready for today’s adventure! Joke: What birds are always getting stuck together Punchline: Vel-crows! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Gold, jewels & squishy pirates! | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:14:12 | |
Hello little listeners! Join Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket in a fun-filled and fact packed episode of Today with Tonies. Find out what mysterious sea creature has no body, and discover two challenges as Sam explores the bubbling bucket full of gold coins, sparkly jewels, and squishy pirates! First up is Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, the rhyming game where listeners at home can join in rapping along at home with words ending in 'at'. Then we hear from you at home in Good News Only to put a smile on everyone’s faces. Joke: What do lemons say when they see each other? Punchline: Yello! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Giant socks, Sleeping bags & Armbands! | 13 May 2025 | 00:16:50 | |
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: What’s That Racket and Where in the World. Listeners can explore beautiful Borneo, and guess along to mystery sounds in this immersive episode. Make sure to listen along at home! Joke: What do you call a cat with eight legs? Punchline: An octo-puss! 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 | |||
| Slippers, Marshmallow clouds & Crocodiles! | 06 May 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
This episode is bursting with maths mysteries and musical melodies as Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket invite little listeners into this fun episode. Prepare to play “More or Less" where numbers come alive in super cool math stories, and “Name That Tune” where listeners can learn what Funk, Reggae, and Metal music sound like! All of this and so much more, so make sure your little ones join in! Joke: What sweet treat can you use to open doors Punchline: A coo-key! 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
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| Bunting, flapjacks and night lights | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:13:32 | |
In today’s episode Sam and Tim battle it out in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle: with a cat up a tree! Learn what fruit weighs the same as all of the electricity it takes to power the internet and we hear your good news stories. All delivered with a side serving of jokes, fun and of course, the magic from the bubbling bucket! If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: What noise did the nut make when it sneezed? Punchline: CAAAA-SHEWWW! (Cashew) We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Forest Bathing, royal-tea and squirrels | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:15:46 | |
Happy Odd Socks day on Today with Tonies! Listen in as Tim and Sam find jokes, facts and challenges in today’s episode of the podcast. Little ones can wind down with a forest bathing session in Unwind your Mind, and have a guess at joke punchlines with Punchline Puzzle. If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: Which dinosaur woke the other dinosaurs up when it was sleeping? Punchline: A steg-o-snorus (Stegosaurus) We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Fireworks, silly inventors and sunsets | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:16:04 | |
It’s Bonfire Night! Join Sam and Tim as they ignite your curiosity with fun facts and questions! Like, have you ever wondered how long it takes to get to the other side of the planet through the Earth’s crust? Or why are sunsets orange? In today’s episode of Today with Tonies, Sam and Tim play Ask me anything and Don’t make me laugh If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: What is a firework’s favourite meal? Punchline: Bangers and mash! We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Ostriches, socks and National Cat Day | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:15:38 | |
It’s time for little listeners to warm up those ears ready for today’s Make it Count challenge. Listen carefully - how many lamb bleats can you hear? Sam and Tim will also be learning all about ostriches in True or False and celebrating National Cat Day! Are you trying to guess the punchline to Tim’s joke? Look no further! Joke: Where do birds go on holiday? Punchline: Somewhere ‘cheep’! We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast | |||
| Mushrooms, marbles and mangoes | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:14:23 | |
In today’s episode Tim and Sam compete to become the best MC around in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, find out about a brilliant job (have you heard of a ‘pomologist’?) and learn some excellent news from your little listeners. All served up with a dollop of fun, jokes and bubbles from the magical bucket! | |||
| Chocolate, pigeons and pirates | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Curious kids (and grown-ups of course) can listen to the show to find out! Tim and Sam are also exploring who invented chocolate, learning how to relax and cracking up at listener’s jokes in Punchline Puzzle! | |||
| Honey, aliens and platypuses | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:14:44 | |
This week Tim and Sam get little listeners laughing with a hilarious game of Don’t Make Me Laugh, teach them all about how honey is made in Ask Me Anything (prepare to be flabbergasted) and surprise them with mind blowing facts about one of the world’s most unusual animals. | |||
| Folk, stars and jazzy planets | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:15:49 | |
A ‘kaleidoscope’, a ‘crash’ or a ‘bale’. Which one of these is the name for a group of jellyfish? Tim and Sam are on a mission to find out! Little detectives can join in and learn what human beings have in common with stars, hear an excellent new joke and chill out with a music-themed round of Have a Bit of Sense. | |||
| Pom poms, toast and sleepy snails | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:14:51 | |
What creature can sleep for three years? Any ideas? Little listeners can find out in this week’s Tuesday episode of Today with tonies! Join Tim and Sam as they get creative in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle and learn all about a very brave listener in Good News Only. | |||
| Racing cars, cheetahs & rockets | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:14:25 | |
Which tree predicts rain? Find out in this fact packed episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim, and the ever so fun bubbling bucket of surprises are here to entertain with model racing cars, squishy cheetahs, and rockets! Little ones can play along in an elephant themed round of True or False, and then hear Good News Only: positive stories submitted by other amazing listeners. Joke: What animal is the best at playing football? Punchline: A score-pion! 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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk | |||
| Frogs, Balloon Breathing and Fluffy Towels | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:14:09 | |
Fun Fact of the Day: did you know the world’s longest word is over 189,819 (phew) letters long? Find out what this word is, along with a host of other facts and surprises in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Sam, Tim and the bubbling bucket full of fluffy warm towels, plushie frogs, and microscopes in today’s episode. Little ones can relax along to a guided meditation of balloon tummy breathing with Unwind Your Mind. Then laugh along with Punchline Puzzle: the game where Tim and Sam guess the punchlines to your funniest jokes. | |||
| Hogmanay, Unicorns, and New Years Resolutions | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:15:54 | |
In this festive episode of Today with Tonies, we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve (or Hogmanay for our Scottish friends!) with a game of True or False. Tim and Sam explore three fascinating New Year’s traditions from around the world: do Spanish people really eat a grape for each chime of the clock at midnight? Do people in Colombia carry an empty suitcase around to welcome a year full of travel? Or do Greek people throw feathers out of windows to banish bad luck? Test your knowledge and see if you can spot the truth! Then, it’s time to get moving with a lively game of Musical Statues. Join in the fun, and don’t forget to freeze when the music stops. If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: What do you call a man with a rubber toe? Punchline: Rub-er-toe! We hope your family is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Carrots, magic dust and mince pies | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:16:20 | |
Ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas Eve! Today’s episode is packed with festive fun and surprises! Have you ever wondered what those tiny dots above the letters "i" and a "j" are called? They’re called tittles! That’s a fact you can share around the Christmas tree! Today, Tim and Sam are ready to face off in the epic Rhyme Time Tattle Battle challenge, and little ones are tested on fun facts in the game True or False! So, grab a cozy seat, tune in, and let the Christmas cheer begin! If you’re looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: Who is a reindeer’s favourite singer? Punchline: Beyon-sleigh! We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Christmas Puddings and party hats and mirror balls | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:13:27 | |
Fun Fact of the Day! Did you know the very first song ever played in space was… Jingle Bells? But that's not all from today’s episode of Today with Tonies. Tim and Sam are back, ready to share your amazing good news stories of the week! Whether it's a new puppy, a big achievement, or something that made you go WOW, they read aloud your news of the week. They also play the Make It Count Challenge! Keep your ears extra sharp for the magical harp noises. How many can you count? Listen closely and join the fun! If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: It was - What do you call a rich elf? Punchline: W-elfy! We hope your little listeners are enjoying these weekly episodes from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Holly berries, coleslaw and reindeer antlers | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:14:40 | |
Get ready for plenty of laughs and a chance to chill out in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! It’s time to relax with Sam as she guides you through a calming session of Unwind Your Mind, helping little ones to feel peaceful. Then, it’s time to put your comedy hats on because Tim and Sam listen to little listeners' jokes and try to guess the punchline in the challenge: Punchline Puzzle! Listen along and see if you can guess the answers too! Joke: How do you know when the moon has had enough to eat? Punchline: When it’s full! We hope your curious kids are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Icing sugar, carrots and squishy toy robins | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:16:29 | |
Did you know that there are more than 400 special words for snow in Scotland? Learn more facts and play Name That Tune with Sam and Tim, as they discover the sounds of Easy Listening, Bossa Nova and Punk music! As well as challenging yourself with tricksy tongue twisters like Irish wristwatch Swiss wristwatch and many others! If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: What is the prickliest side of a hedgehog Punchline: The outside We hope your curious kids are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Rainbow pom-poms, Liquorice shoelaces and silver snails | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:17:59 | |
Happy National Tree week on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam find out what the oldest tree in the world is as they play True or False. Plus, can trees help reduce stress? Have tree seeds travelled from the moon, and what is a person who studies trees called? If you’re looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: Why are elephants all wrinkly Punchline: Because they’re too big to iron We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast
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| Golden crowns, Jewels & life-size Llamas! | 20 May 2025 | 00:16:17 | |
Today’s episode is buzzing as we celebrate World Bee Day Today with Tonies! Join in as Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket play two fun-facty challenges - "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Don't Make Me Laugh”! Test your animal knowledge and try to keep a straight face as Sam and Tim share jokes and facts, including the special name for the smell of rain in another fun filled Tuesday! Joke: What did one pea say to the other? Punchline: Peas’ed to meet you! 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 | |||
| Glittery rucksacks, spades & toy cars | 27 May 2025 | 00:16:33 | |
Get ready for more jokes and fun challenges that you can shake a stick at in today’s episode with Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket. Prepare for a game of “Punchline Puzzle” that will have little listeners guessing along to jokes sent in by you! Then get ready for the rap battle of the century, in “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle” - can you keep the rhymes going at home? Last but no means least, get your blankets and pillows on the floor for a game of Rushing Rapids. With so much to enjoy, today’s an episode you don’t want to miss! Joke: What bird can you use to dry yourself with? Punchline: A T-Owl! 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 | |||
| Wind-up turtles, surfboards, & dog jackets | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:13:57 | |
Welcome back for another fact and fun-filled episode of Today with Tonies! Today's show kicks off with a game of Ask Me Anything, where Jude's question is an interesting one: which is faster: A horse or a zebra? Then, little listeners can test their quick-thinking in Beat the Clock as Tim and Sam have 30-seconds to create a list of things you can find in your lunchbox! All of this and so much more, so make sure your little ones join in! Joke: What is a monkey’s favourite biscuit? Punchline: Chocolate chimp cookies! 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 | |||
| Watermelons, wooden trucks, & a big red button | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:17:29 | |
Get ready for memory missions and math magic in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim and the Big Bubbling Bucket play two challenges in this week’s episode. Can you remember a big silly list of pizza toppings, before testing your adding and subtracting skills with a game of More or Less? With jokes and surprises galore, it's a fun-filled Tuesday you won't want to miss! Joke: then what is the most popular name for a snail Punchline: Mi’ shell! (Michelle) 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 | |||
| Crayons, cupcakes & fishing nets | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:16:02 | |
Get your dancing shoes on for a toe-tapping Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam bring little listeners a game of Dance It Out - where you can follow Tim's fun instructions and groove along to the Bubbling Bucket's fantastic tunes. Then, little ones can put their knowledge to the test with a Collective Nouns quiz, matching group names to different animals and items. Get ready for an episode full of dance, fun and learning! Joke: What do you call a chilly bear? Punchline: A brrrrr! 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 | |||
| Dandelions, modeling clay, & fridge magnets | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:16:38 | |
Get ready for another episode packed full of jokes, challenges, and facts in Today with Tonies. Join Sam, Tim, and the Big Bubbling Bucket. First up is a game of Musical Statues where Sam and Tim tell you how to dance and then freeze in silly postures! Then, it’s a game of More or Less - the maths game where little ones can put their adding and subtracting skills to the test. Joke: What is the sandiest month? Punchline: Dune (June) 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 | |||
| Flower Petals, Straws & a Wooden Bear | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:17:01 | |
Get ready for a fun-filled Tuesday with Today with Tonies! Join Sam and Tim as they get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucketand find today’s games, facts and surprises! Amongst the brightly coloured flower petals, stripy paper straws, and a huge bear carved out of wood are today’s two challenges. Listeners can try to guess where Tim and Sam are with a game of "Where in the World?” and shoutout silly wrong answers in a game of “Wrong Answers Only” - the sillier the better! Joke: What do you get when you cross an angry sheep with an unhappy cow? Punchline: An animal that’s in a very baaaad moooood! 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 | |||
| Rainbow toothbrushes, fishing nets & a wooden oar. | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:15:26 | |
Tune in for another exciting episode of Today with Tonies! Today, Tim and Sam will have little ones giggling along with a game of "Don't Make Me Laugh" and testing their number skills with "Even Odder." It’s packed full of facts and countless fun so make sure to check out what the bubbling bucket has in store for our duo today! Joke: Where do sailors buy their boats? Punchline: In the sails (sales)! 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 | |||
| Squeaky dog toys, watering cans, & dancing shoes | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
Welcome to a day filled with fun facts and more jokes than you can shake a stick at on Today with Tonies! The Big Bubbling Bucket is brimming with squeaky dog toys, watering cans, and sparkly dancing shoes today as well as two super fun challenges: "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Rushing Rapids"! So little ones, get your thinking caps on to guess the correct animal, before preparing for those rushing rapids! Joke: Why did the sandwich go to the dentist?” Punchline: Because it needed a filling! 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 | |||
| Ice-lollies, mini trampolines, & world globes | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:15:24 | |
Join Tim and Sam for a globe-trotting adventure in this thrilling episode of "Today with Tonies!" Little ones can play two exciting challenges in today’s episode: "Where in the World?" and "Brain Train."! Tim and Sam arrive in a mystery location and try to guess where they are based on clues. Can you guess along at home? Plus, it’s time to learn a brand new word in the game "Brain Train." Joke: What time is it when an elephant sits on the fence? Punchline: Time to fix the fence! 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 | |||
| Tambourines, tangerines & jelly beans | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:15:12 | |
Did you know that the femur, also known as our thigh bone, is the longest, strongest and heaviest bone in our bodies? Welcome to today's episode of Today with Tonies, which as you guessed it is packed full of facts, fun and plenty of challenges! Thanks to the very brainy Bubbling Bucket little listeners can join in with a maths game of "More or Less,". Then they can guess from the different genres of music in "Name That Tune,". Join Tim and Sam, and of course the Bubbling Bucket for all this and so much more! Joke: What time is it when an elephant sits on the fence? Punchline: Time to fix the fence! 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 | |||
| Acorns, snow globes & toy koalas | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:15:59 | |
Get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket with Sam and Tim on this exciting new episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for a maths game of “More or Less”, putting their addition and subtraction skills to the test! Then, it’s time to learn a new musical genre in a game of “Name that Tune.” Make sure to come along for the adventure! Joke: What is a giraffe’s favourite fruit? Punchline: A neck-tarine! 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 | |||
| Pillows, golden boxes & fairy lights | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:17:10 | |
Join Tim and Sam play the sound game of “What’s that Racket?” where the Bubbling Bucket plays mystery sounds for listeners to guess what the sounds are. Then it’s time for a game of “Mission Memory” as they try to remember a silly list of sandwich ingredients! Play along at home to make this a terrific Tuesday! Joke: How do hedgehogs hug? Punchline: Very carefully! 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 | |||
| Buckets, cotton hats & an ostrich | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:15:41 | |
Welcome back to another fact-packed episode of Today with Tonies, with Tim, Sam and our amazingly all knowing Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges! In this episode little ears can expect to learn a few animal facts along the way with a game of “Do Elephants Miaow,”. What mammal can you think of that is from Asia and is covered in scales? Then, little ones can get ready to try their best not to laugh in a hilarious round of “Don’t Make Me Laugh.” It’s a fun-filled episode, so make sure to tune in! Joke: What do you call a snowman in August? Punchline: A puddle! 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 | |||
| Cuckoo clocks & cuddly cats | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:16:56 | |
Welcome to Today with Tonies, the show packed with facts like: did you know that the most recognisable song in the world is "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls? Listeners can get ready for a super silly game of "Mission Memory" where you'll need to remember a silly list of musical instruments, followed by the maths-challenge "More or Less." This and so much more lie in today’s episode, so make sure to listen in! Joke: What kind of ball can you eat your dinner on? Punchline: A tay-ball! [table] 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 | |||