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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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.
Oct 21, 2025 · 14 min
Slippery slugs, trumpet parps and rampaging rivers
Little listeners will need to be fast in today’s episode of Today with tonies because… it’s Rushing Rapids time! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam duck and dive to stay out of the water. Then, once everyone’s dried off, it’s time for budding mathematicians to put their extra special listening ears on to play Make it Count. In this challenge, Tim and Sam count how many times they hear the weird and wonderful sound of the day. You’d be surprised how tricky it is! Joke: What does lightning wear under its clothes? Punchline: Thunder-wear! 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 14, 2025 · 16 min
Porcupines, brainy bees and singing mermaids
It’s time to dive back into the Big Bubbling Bucket for more exciting games and challenges! Little adventurers can join hosts Tim and Sam as they learn amazing facts about buzzing bees, and get stuck into two brilliant games. Tim does his best impression of a singing mermaid in Act it Out, and Sam asks little listeners to help them match the pairs in Collective Nouns. Is a group of porcupines called a ‘panel’ or a ‘prickle’? Little ones can guess along at home! Joke: What’s the smiliest vegetable? Punchline: A ha-pea! 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 7, 2025 · 17 min
Ant legs, hamster wheels and rumbling stomachs
Did you know there is a special word to describe the sound your stomach makes when it’s hungry? Little learners can find out this and more in the latest episode of Today with tonies! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam challenge their brain power in Mission Memory, put their maths skills to the test in More or Less and grapple with a giant hamster wheel inside the Big Bubbling Bucket. Tune in for all the fun! Joke: What kind of house is always watching what you do? Punchline: A cottage-spy. 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.
Sep 30, 2025 · 16 min
Acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas
On this exciting new episode of Today with tonies, Sam and Tim dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket for two fun-packed challenges. Little minds can get ready for a game of “Don’t Make Me Laugh,” where Sam and Tim try to make each other giggle. Then, it’s time to listen to a rather odd story to shout out which numbers are odd - little ones shout them out at home! Make sure to come along for the adventure! Joke: What do you get if you cross a cat with a fish? Punchline: A purr-maid!! 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.
Sep 23, 2025 · 17 min
Furry rugs, tiny trees, dog toys
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 furry rugs, a tiny tree, and a dog toy in the shape of a bone in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for "Where in the World?", a game that transports listeners to a mystery location - can you guess where Tim and Sam might be? Then, it’s time to be silly in a game of "Wrong Answers Only." where no answer is a wrong one! Make sure to come along for the adventure! Joke: What is the coldest part of ice-cream? Punchline: The gela-toes! 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.
Sep 16, 2025 · 15 min
Sparkly crystals, seeping bags & butterflies
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Today with tonies! The show is full of facts, fun and more challenges than you can shake a stick at! In today's episode, listeners can learn some amazing facts, like - did you know the world's oldest joke is nearly 4,000 years old? Next, it's time to play along at home with Tim and Sam in a game of Make It Count - how many ‘neigh’ sounds can you count? Then in another listening game of ‘What's That Racket’: can you guess what sounds the bucket is making? It’s a fun one so make sure you tune in today! Joke: What do you call a bear with a magic wand Punchline: Your furry godmother 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.
Sep 9, 2025 · 16 min
Frozen peas, Animal masks & stick-on moustaches
Join Tim, Sam, and the Big Bubbling Bucket for another episode of Today with Tonies! This episode is packed with interactive fun for little listeners. First up, it’s a new challenge called "Act It Out" where listeners can act out all the sound effects to a story read by Tim. Then test your group knowledge with a matching game of Collective Nouns! See if you can figure out what things with the group words TROUPE, COLONY, and SHEAF. Plus, discover the surprising story behind how the phrase ‘computer bugs’ got their name. It's an action-packed episode, so make sure you join in the fun! Joke: What do you call a scary camera Punchline: A came-raaaaaaaaaahhhh! 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.
Sep 2, 2025 · 16 min
Cuckoo clocks & cuddly cats
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2025 · 15 min
Confetti, a clockwork train & clown nose
Did you know that the first meal eaten on the moon was breakfast? In another fact-packed and hilariously silly episode of Today with Tonies, listeners can join Tim and Sam on their quest to win as many challenges as humanly possible! First up, we hear from you - the listeners at home in a game of “Punchline Puzzle.” Can you guess the punchline to our listeners' jokes? Then, little listeners can get ready for an epic rap-battle with lines that rhyme in a game of “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle.” Packed full of fun, facts, challenges and jokes there’s so much in store in today’s episode. Joke: How do thunderclouds fire lightning bolts? Punchline: With their rain-bows! 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.
Aug 19, 2025 · 15 min
Buckets, cotton hats & an ostrich
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2025 · 17 min
Pillows, golden boxes & fairy lights
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2025 · 15 min
Acorns, snow globes & toy koalas
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2025 · 15 min
Tambourines, tangerines & jelly beans
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2025 · 15 min
Ice-lollies, mini trampolines, & world globes
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2025 · 16 min
Squeaky dog toys, watering cans, & dancing shoes
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2025 · 15 min
Rainbow toothbrushes, fishing nets & a wooden oar.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2025 · 17 min
Flower Petals, Straws & a Wooden Bear
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2025 · 16 min
Dandelions, modeling clay, & fridge magnets
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2025 · 16 min
Crayons, cupcakes & fishing nets
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.