Today with tonies

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Join hosts Sam and Tim every week for games, ridiculously silly challenges, learning in disguise, hilarious jokes and more.

Perfect for little listeners aged 4 to 7!

To get access to daily episodes of Today with tonies go to tonies.com/podcast

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March 10 · 15 min
Happiness, bobble hats and time travelling calculators
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.
March 3 · 19 min
Remarkable writers, marvelous memories and powerful potatoes
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.
February 24 · 17 min
Pricey fruit, speedboats and seaside tunes
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.
February 17 · 15 min
Speeding tickets, stone faces and crab hats
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.
February 10 · 16 min
Pineapples, raging rivers and marzipan mice
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.
February 3 · 15 min
Dogs, cats and giant swiss rolls
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.
January 27 · 16 min
Black boots, helmets and sesame seeds
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.
January 20 · 15 min
Golden umbrellas, noses and mittens
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.
January 13 · 17 min
Tiny record players, butterflies and sofas
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.
January 6 · 16 min
Books, shiny crystals and meringue clouds
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.
Dec 30, 2025 · 17 min
Fossils, pirate school and human alarm clocks
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.
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min
Christmas pickles, tinsel giraffes and wrapping ham
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.
Dec 16, 2025 · 15 min
Meaty mince pies, Christmas sticks and frog kisses
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.
Dec 9, 2025 · 17 min
Elves, ferrets and brussel sprouts
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.
Dec 2, 2025 · 14 min
Baubles, banjos and reindeer cheese
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.
Nov 25, 2025 · 16 min
Shiny knight’s armour, cuddly toy dragons & marshmallows
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.
Nov 18, 2025 · 16 min
Mixing bowls, whisks & wax strawberries
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.
Nov 11, 2025 · 16 min
Welcome mats, bright yellow hats & wind-up toy rats
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.
Nov 4, 2025 · 15 min
Speedy sunglasses, neon stars & glowing worms
Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with another fact and fun-filled episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst glow-in-the-dark neon toy worms, stars, and mirrors in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little ones can get ready to giggle with a game of "Don't Make Me Laugh," where the goal is to try and keep a straight face. Then, it's time to test your number knowledge in a game of "Even Odder." Make sure to listen along to today’s adventure! Joke: What did the crayon say to the pencil? Punchline: You have a point! 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.
Oct 28, 2025 · 16 min
Wooly coats, musical notes and golden hair
The Big Bubbling Bucket is positively bursting with challenges, facts and jokes today! First your little one will learn a solid gold fact about hair, before joining Tim and Sam on a journey to a mystery place that speaks a surprising language. Finally, Tim and Sam invite everyone to get all silly with a hilarious game of Wrong Answers Only, the topsy-turvy game where being wrong is right! Joke: What do you call a hairy table and chairs? Punchline: Fur-niture! 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.