Episodes
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 w...
Published 11/12/24
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 laughIf 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 list...
Published 11/05/24
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 acces...
Published 10/29/24
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!Want to know the punchline to Sam’s joke? Here it comes!Joke: What’s made of metal and can’t climb trees?Punchline: A fridge!We hope your family is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with...
Published 10/22/24
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!Ready for the rest of Tim’s joke? Joke: Why do pirates take so long to read the alphabet?Punchline: Because they spend so much time at ‘C’!We hope your little detectives are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. T...
Published 10/15/24
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.Looking for the answer to Sam’s joke? You’re in the right place!Question: What are the strongest creatures in the sea?Answer: Mussels!We hope your little listeners are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonie...
Published 10/08/24
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.Want to know the punchline to Tim’s joke? Here it comes!Joke: What sort of music do planets listen to?Punchline: Nep-tunes!We hope your curious kids are enjoying these weekly tasters...
Published 10/01/24
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. Looking for the rest of Sam’s joke? We’ve got you covered!Joke: What is a tree’s least favourite month?Punchline: Sep-timber!We hope your little ones are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access t...
Published 09/24/24
In this episode Tim and Sam dive into the bubbling bucket of challenges and pull out two more brilliant challenges (as well as some rather bizarre knitted items!). Little ones can wind down with a hot air balloon ride in Unwind Your Mind, and get guessing in Punchline Puzzle, where they guess the punchline to jokes sent in by the hilarious listeners!Ready for the punchline to Tim’s joke? Here it comes!Joke: What are two things you can’t have for breakfast? Punchline: Lunch and dinner!We hope ...
Published 09/17/24
What is the single biggest living thing on the planet? Here’s a hint: it’s not an animal! Curious minds can find out in this week’s episode of Today with tonies. Join Tim and Sam as they try not to laugh at the world’s wackiest menu, learn a useful Italian word and find out all about a listener’s rather muddy race for charity!Is your little listener trying to guess the punchline to Sam’s joke? Look no further?Joke: What can you always count on?Punchline: Your fingers!We hope your little ones ...
Published 09/10/24
Tim and Sam are back again with an action packed episode full of fun, facts and challenges! Little ones can join them to learn a rather smelly wombat fact, take a deep breath on the beach and hear some toothy news from a listener.Are your little ones trying to guess the punchline to Sam’s joke? Here it comes!Joke: Why are snails so slow?Punchline: Because they’re carrying their houses on their backs!We hope your family is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To ge...
Published 09/03/24
Did you know that some animal species have best friends, just like we do? Animal lovers can listen in to this episode to find out which ones! Tim and Sam will also be spinning the Wheel of Numbers, expanding their brains with some maths games and letting loose in Musical Statues.Are your little ones trying to guess the punchline to Tim’s joke? We’ve got you covered!Joke: What sort of bone will a dog not eat?Punchline: A trombone!We hope your curious kids are enjoying these weekly tasters from...
Published 08/27/24
Can your little listener guess which of these phrases is right? A business of hares; a flick of hares or a gaggle of hares. Listen in to find out, and play along with Cooking Up Tunes, where Tim and Sam work out which instruments are playing in their favourite tracks. Cue the music!Are your curious kids trying to guess the punchline to Sam’s joke? Coming right up!Joke: What do you sing to a rabbit on its birthday?Punchline: Hoppy Birthday!We hope your little listeners are enjoying these weekl...
Published 08/20/24
Welcome back to Today with tonies! It’s time for curious minds to join Sam and Tim as they learn some dazzling dog facts, find out how many parts there are to our eyes (spoiler alert: there are a lot!) and get moving in Dance it Out! All rounded off with an excellent joke or two.Is your little detective trying to guess the answer to Tim’s joke? Look no further!Joke: What do you call a bee who can’t make up its mind?Punchline: May-beeWe hope your family is enjoying these weekly tasters from th...
Published 08/13/24
Where was Hawaiian pizza invented? The answer may surprise you! In this episode, Sam and Tim talk pizza, travel to a small island where tortoises and penguins live (it’s real, we promise!) and get musical in Name that Tune. Can your little one tell the difference between opera, rock and acapella? Give it a go!Looking for the answer to Tim’s Olympic question? You’re in the right place!Question: At one time in Olympic history, it wasn’t only sportspeople who could take part in the Olympics. Who...
Published 08/06/24
It’s rhyme time again! Little listeners can join Tim and Sam as they tell some roarsome jokes, dive into the bucket and come up with a perfect poem. They’ll also hear some wonderful Good News from the listeners: Noah did something kind for his friend, Alice shared a brilliant joke and Odhrán and Rian told us all about Odhrán’s school award!Are your curious kids trying to guess the answer to Sam’s question? Coming right up!Question: What’s the most common bird in the world?Answer: The chicken!...
Published 07/30/24
Wait… what’s that noise? Uh oh… it’s the rapids! Intrepid listeners have to jump to safety with Tim and Sam in the Rushing Rapids challenge, learn a new word that might just have them flummoxed, and guess some mysterious sounds. All served up with a side order of jokes, facts and disco balls!Is your little listener trying to guess the answer to Tim’s joke? Look no further!Joke: Where do fish go on holiday?Punchline: Fin-land!We hope your little listeners are enjoying these weekly tasters from...
Published 07/23/24
Is the moon getting bigger, smaller, or staying the same size? Curious minds can find out with hosts Tim and Sam as they jump into the Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges! Along the way they learn a magnificent new French word and hear some brilliant good news stories sent in by little listeners!Ready to know the punchline to Sam’s topsy turvy joke? Here it comes!Joke: How do you know if you’re upside down?Punchline: Your feet run and your nose smells!We hope your curious kids are enjoying thes...
Published 07/16/24
Welcome to Today with tonies! Little listeners can join Tim and Sam as they jump into the Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges and find three brilliant tasks among a whole heap of squishy marshmallow balls, lemons and…er… hairbrushes! Guess the film character in ‘Who is That?!’, learn a new word to impress your teacher and hear a special message from a listener who’s adopted some buzzy new friends.Looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke? You’re in the right place! Joke: What’s a duck’s favourite...
Published 07/09/24
Follow hosts Tim and Sam as they dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket and pull out two brilliant challenges. Your little detectives will need to guess along with Tim as he tries to identify a desert-dwelling creature, learn the difference between reggae, classical and techno music and answer the riddle - ‘what has arms but cannot hug?’Desperate to know the punchline to Tim’s joke? We’ve got you covered!Joke: What has forty feet and sings?Punchline: A school choir!We hope your little ones are enj...
Published 07/02/24
It’s time for another fun-filled episode of jokes, games, and surprises! Curious kids can help Tim and Sam solve a soggy riddle, spin the Wheel of Numbers (and get ready to shout "Odd Number Alert!") and flap their wings to a mystery location. Plus - we’re getting all excited about the Olympics!Wondering about Tim’s question? Here’s the answer! Question: Why is a ‘sandwich’ called a ‘sandwich’?Answer: ‘Sandwiches’ were named after a nobleman called The Earl of Sandwich more than two hundred y...
Published 06/25/24
Why do witches love cats? Little listeners can find out with hosts Tim and Sam as they dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges! Guess mysterious sounds, hear heartwarming good news from our listeners, and learn the Japanese word for hello - "Konnichiwa”!And if your kids are trying to guess the answer to Tim’s joke, we’ve got you covered! Joke: What kind of socks does Paddington Bear wear?Punchline: He doesn’t wear any. He has bear feet!We hope your little ones are enjoying these weekl...
Published 06/18/24
It's time for little rockstars to get musical with Tim and Sam as they jump into the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Clap along to the rhythm (how fast can you go?) and play a game of Musical Statues with a tonies twist. Plus find out how many active volcanoes there are in the world (spoiler alert - it’s more than you think!)Looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke? You’re in the right place. Joke: What did the mummy broom say to the baby broom?Punchline: Go to sweep little broom!We hope your l...
Published 06/11/24
Has your little listener ever wondered what kangaroo opera might sound like? Well today’s your lucky day. In this episode hosts Tim and Sam sing the kangaroo blues, learn a new Spanish word (qué emoción!) and come up with some creative wrong answers. Ooh - and make sure they’re listening out for hiccups!Want to know the rest of Sam’s joke? Here it is!Joke: What do you call a labrador on the beach?Punchline: A hot dog!We hope your little ones are enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today wi...
Published 06/04/24