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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Jun 10, 2025 · 17 min
Watermelons, wooden trucks, & a big red button
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2025 · 13 min
Wind-up turtles, surfboards, & dog jackets
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2025 · 16 min
Glittery rucksacks, spades & toy cars
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2025 · 16 min
Golden crowns, Jewels & life-size Llamas!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2025 · 16 min
Giant socks, Sleeping bags & Armbands!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2025 · 16 min
Slippers, Marshmallow clouds & Crocodiles!
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 Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2025 · 10 min
Pineapples, facemasks & beanbags!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2025 · 14 min
Gold, jewels & squishy pirates!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2025 · 14 min
Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2025 · 14 min
Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2025 · 18 min
Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2025 · 17 min
Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses
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 Punchline: A drizzly bear! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2025 · 14 min
Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool
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? Punchline: In an ape-ricot! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2025 · 14 min
Glowing Dragons and Peaceful Trees
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? Punchline: A milk-shake! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2025 · 13 min
Pancakes, Snuggly sweaters and dancing seahorses
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? Punchline: Goooooooooaaaaal-d! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2025 · 17 min
Dancing Robots and Cat Facts
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? Punchline: The Icing! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2025 · 13 min
Terry the Tortoise, toothbrushes & mushrooms!
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? Punchline: A train-bow! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2025 · 14 min
Wiggly Noodles, marbles and water bottles
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2025 · 17 min
Marshmallow pigs, motorbikes & magazines
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2025 · 15 min
Silver ball-bearings, swans and sausage sandwiches!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.