Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast

Dec 17 2023 24

Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast artwork

Inspiring Kids' Stories, Extraordinary Children's Science, and Incredible Secrets in one brilliant, fun kids podcast adventure. "An award-winning, life-enhancing, journey into storytelling, music, and the natural world." For ALL ages (mum and dad too!) Join Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple for an award-winning mix of audio adventure, fun, facts, and wonder. “Magical” THE OBSERVER “Amazing” THE TIMES “Ingenious” THE GUARDIAN “Impressive” WIRED Stories, Science & Secrets tells the story of a boy called Moog and his dog, Rockford, and their journey to a land of extinct creatures. But the show also delves into the true facts behind the story – how nature is inspiring incredible inventions in the real world, about horrid history, awesome engineering, miraculous medicine, and loads more. A positive, life-enhancing, dive into life, music, and the natural world. We’re asking for your help to answer some of the world's biggest mysteries too, all while enjoying a brilliant musical adventure. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (please remember to get your parent's permission first). To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com KS 2 Lesson Plans covering all syllabus topics are available at: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com/teacher-section/ Thanks for listening!

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Xmas Special. Christmas Songs, Fireflies & Battersea Dog's Home.

Dec 17 2023 24 mins

Welcome to our special Festive Episode where you'll discover Christmas Morning (Rockford's Christmas Song) and how it was the beginning of all our stories. We'll also be meeting Tyrone McDaid from Battersea Dog's and Cat's Home in London, hearing how fireflies are inspiring more sustainable Christmasses, more about Christmas socks, plus a spidery Christmas legend and a strange Chri

Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.

Dec 10 2023 28 mins

It may be the final part of 'Lost on Infinity' but the story's only just begun! And what on Earth is Moog going to say to everyone? As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talkin

Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.

Dec 03 2023 29 mins

Back on the beach of Infinity, Moog wonders what he can say to the world. As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (12 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be meeting Simon Watt, Founder, and Life President of the Ugly Anim

Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.

Nov 26 2023 26 mins

Will The Registrar succeed in its terrible mission? Can Moog save the human race from extinction? All this... and more... will be revealed! As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (9 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be

Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.

Nov 19 2023 25 mins

Arriving at the Fossil Record Office Moog, Rockford, Patrick and the Herculous Bird meet the Earth's most ancient creatures and the frantic search continues for Rockford's pawprint. But The Registrar has a surprise in store for everyone. As you all know this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Ma

Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.

Nov 12 2023 31 mins

The world is going crazy. Meanwhile, the Herculous Bird and his passengers reach the centre of Infinity. And there's something a bit familiar about it... As you all know this is a story podcast with a wibble because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story

Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!

Nov 05 2023 28 mins

Back in the world, Moog's mother is getting more and more worried. Meanwhile, on Infinity, the Herculous bird flies on and we discover more about creatures' secrets. As you all know this is a story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (13 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets

Ep 8. 'The Journey Begins'. Fossils & Dinosaurs with Tori Herridge.

Oct 29 2023 25 mins

Moog, Rockford, Patrick and the Herculous Bird set out on a journey back through the history of life on Earth. As you all know this is children's story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. And we'll be joined by paleo

Ep 7. 'The Herculous Bird'. Lots of Wind, Big Things & Beware of Cows.

Oct 22 2023 22 mins

The world is going crazy while, on Infinity, Patrick tells the explosive story of the huge, wind-powered Herculous Bird. WARNING: THIS EPISODE HAS WIND! As you all know this is a children's story podcast with a twibble because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (9 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind

Ep 6. 'Telling Tales'. Passenger Pigeons, Hero Rats & One Zoo Three.

Oct 15 2023 31 mins

On Infinity, there's concern about the Island's latest arrival, and the creatures tell their stories. As you all know this is children's story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (10 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about passenger pige