Fun Kids Meets
Here at Fun Kids we have some of the best guests popping by to have a bit of a chat.
We do know that you can’t ALWAYS be listening to Fun Kids so we’ve made this podcast so you can get all the latest interviews downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet!
Episodes
LEN TESTA: The King Of Theme Parks
This week George chats to the king of theme parks, Len Testa. He’s the co-author of the ‘Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World’ and has spent years researching and testing roller coasters around the world. From new rides to how to skip the queues, this episode covers everything you need to know when visiting the world's best theme parks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/24•40m 2s
JUDE LAW: Star Wars Skeleton Crew
This week George chats to acting royalty, Jude Law, along with his fellow cast about the latest adventure in a galaxy far far away… Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Set in the same timeline as The Mandalorian, the adventure follows four kids who find themselves lost in space, navigating perilous adventures with the help of Jod Na Nawood, played by Jude Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/24•12m 32s
CHARLIE HIGSON: WORST. HOLIDAY. EVER.
This week Bex chats to writer, comedian and performer Charlie Higson about his new book Worst. Superhero. Ever. A comedic and adventurous sequel to Worst. Holiday. Ever. It follows Stan, a young boy who unexpectedly lands a starring role as a superhero in a popular TV show. Stan, however, is anything but confident and is terrified of embarrassing himself on national television!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/11/24•16m 19s
DAVID BADDIEL: Small Fry
This week Bex chats to David Baddiel all about his new book Small Fry which follows the story of young Benny Burns, who spends his weekends helping his dad at their burger van. When Benny discovers his late grandfather’s secret recipe book, his burgers become a sensation—so much so that they catch the eye of Bodley Bonkers, the ruthless CEO of a fast-food empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/11/24•20m 26s
LUCY STRANGE & PAM SMY: The Ghosts of the Manor
This week Bex chats to Lucy Strange and Pam Smy all about The Ghosts of the Manor, the first from their Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries series where Matilda Lockett discovers she can really see ghosts and when they goes to Beauchamp Manor her and her new friend Edgar, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the ManorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/24•11m 42s
CHRIS HAUGHTON: The History of Information
This week Bex chats to Chris Haughton about The History of Information where we learn about everything from the journey from the first splash of paint on cave walls, 50,000 years ago to powerful AI that drives information in our lives todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/11/24•10m 35s
FRED ROBERTS: Get It Over With
This week George caught up with amazing music artist Fred Roberts chatting all about his new release Get It Over With, what his upcoming plans are, his writing processes & much much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/10/24•30m 7s
JAMIE LITTLER: Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits
This week Bex chats to Jamie Littler who talks to us about Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits where we join Juniper Bell’s Order of Misfits and their mission to take down the evil and powerful Arcanists who control everythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/10/24•11m 50s
MEL TAYLOR-BESSANT: Race to Imagination Island
This week Bex chats to Mel Taylor-Bessent all about her new book Race to Imagination Island where The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island where they go all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/10/24•9m 19s
JACQUELINE WILSON: Star of the Show
This week Bex chats to Jacqueline Wilson about her brand new book Star of the Show where Tess based in Victorian London has big dreams to perform in a pantomime but her brother and sister have other plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/10/24•20m 35s
DERMOT O'LEARY: Spy Fox and Agent Feathers
This week Bex chats to Dermot O'Leary about his brand new book Spy Fox and Agent Feathers and it's another wartime animal tale, this time featuring French Resistance foxes, code breaking chickens, a daring castle break-in and a race against time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/10/24•8m 14s
ANTON DU BEKE: Code Name Foxtrot
This week Bex chats to Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke all about his brand new book Code Name Foxtrot where Harry and Rosie ned to evacuate their home to Lancashire where they discover their new home is hiding some huge secrets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/09/24•12m 28s
JACK PEPPER: Raising The Roof - A Dazzling History of Classical Music and its Colourful Characters
This week George chats to the amazing Jack Pepper all about his brand new book Raising The Roof: A Dazzling History of Classical Music and its Colourful Characters where we learn about 20 original rock stars from the last millennium and find out what it really takes to write a timeless classical hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/09/24•18m 55s
CARYL LEWIS: The Boy & The Octopus
Bex got chatting with Caryl Lewis and her brand new picture book 'The Boy and the Octopus' where we meet Stanley and his toy octopus who teaches him there's more the one way to be brave and to stand us to bullies Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/09/24•10m 28s
KATE PANKHURST: Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
Bex got chatting with Kate Pankhurst as she tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars in her new book Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories . From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/09/24•8m 46s
MOLLY FORBES: Every Body
Bex got chatting with Molly Forbes about Every Body a beautifully illustrated guide teaching you that everybody is different and we should celebrate our glorious differences. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/08/24•11m 34s
BRYONY PEARCE: Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld
Bex got chatting to Bryony Pearce about Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld a funny fantasy story learning that the real power is in the friends you make as Hannah and her friends have protect the powers of the Gods of Olympus Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/08/24•12m 23s
SPONGEBOB AND PATRICK: Tom Kenny & Bill Fagerbakke join Fun Kids Breakfast
George caught up with the voices of Spongebob & Patrick played by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the showRemember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/08/24•6m 53s
SHARNA JACKSON: The Nine Night Mystery
Bex got chatting to the amazing Sharna Jackson about The Nine Night Mystery a page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery where a surprise birthday party goes horribly wrong. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/24•8m 50s
CATHY FITZGERALD: Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse
Bex got chatting to the amazing Cathy Fitzgerald about Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse which is about a 12-year old living in the deep of London's magical quarter but when her mum is struck by a curse she has to find a cure in a race against the clock, Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/07/24•9m 55s
LIZ KESSLER: Tells all about Code Name Kingfisher
Bex got chatting to the amazing Liz Kessler about her latest release Code Name Kingfisher where Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever. Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/24•9m 20s
IONA RANGELEY: Einstein The Penguin - The Case of the Polar Poachers
Bex got chatting to the amazing Iona Rangeley chatting about the third installment in the Einstein The Penguin series - The Case of the Polar Poachers, Imogen springs into action as penguins start to go missing from the wild. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it’s time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again! Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/24•8m 41s
ALASTAIR CAMPBELL: Why Politics is Important?
Bex got chatting to the amazing Alastair Campbell about AC talks Politics - where he is trying to empower and introduce to politics that every young person needs right now. Yes that really is Politics made fun! Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/07/24•19m 18s
BILL BAILEY: Why we must protect the Arts?
George caught up wiith the amazing musician and comedian Bill Bailey chatting all about All Access Arts week - a nationwide arts week for primary schools and his Musical Masterclass: Kids Special which will be airing on TV this week.Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/24•7m 21s
JENNIFER BELL: Magicalia - Race of Wonders
Bex got chatting to the amazing Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders is a spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer!Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/24•13m 34s
RACHEL MORRISROE: Supersausage To The Rescue
Bex got chatting to Rachel Morrisroe about her new release Supersausage to the rescue all about a super pet named DottieRemember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/24•7m 39s
MAZ EVANS: Chatting all about The God Squad's Oh Mummy Mia!
Bex got chatting to Maz Evans about Oh Mummy Mia the second book in her God Squads series, this time it's all about Ancient Egyptian mythology.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/24•9m 17s
HUSSAIN MANAWER: I Wanted to Quit as Well - Stories for the Heart & Soul
George caught up with Hussain Manawer all about his brand new book I Wanted to Quit as Well: Stories for the Heart & Soul.Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/05/24•18m 22s
RACE ACROSS THE WORLD'S ALFIE & OWEN: The Secrets Behind The Hit TV Series
George caught up with Alfie & Owen from this year's series of Race Across The World and we learn how they lost THAT map, their best & worst experiences as well as what their plans are for the future.Remember to tune in to Fun Kids Meets every week for more exclusive interviewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/24•18m 4s
MEGAN HOPKINS: The Magical World of Starminster
Bex got chatting to Megan Hopkins about her new release Starminster where Astrid is swept into a magical world of friendships, adventures and discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster but when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that her mum may have been right about the dangers waiting all along.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/24•11m 39s
MARSHALL BRAIN: Unraveling the Mystery of Batteries
Dan got chatting to the How Stuff Works' Marshall Brain on the BIGGER and BETTER Fun Kids Science Weekly to answer listener Joe's question on how batteries work?Remember to tune in to Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/24•5m 45s
ELLE MCNICOLL: Keedie - A Kind of Spark's Prequel
Bex got chatting to Elle McNicoll about her new book, Keedie – it’s the highly anticipated prequel to her award-winning debut novel A Kind of SparkRemember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/24•8m 45s
CATHERINE HEYMANS: What is the Time on the Moon?
Dan got chatting to Catherine Heymans, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, about why the Moon could soon have its own time zone.Remember to tune in to the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday morning via the free Fun Kids app or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/24•10m 22s
CLARE BALDING: Animal All-Stars battle it out!
Bex got chatting to Clare Balding about her hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head to head called Animal All StarsRemember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/24•7m 32s
JOE WICKS: Fitter Healthier Happier - Your guide to a healthy body and mind
Bex got chatting to Joe Wicks about Fitter, Healthier, Happier where we learn all about your body and mind in this dynamic new fact-filled book.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/24•8m 25s
KIDZ BOP: Sadie, Chanel, Toby & Ziame chat NEVER STOP
Dan caught up with Kidz Bop ahead of their upcoming Never Stop tour around the UK, he asked them about what it's like being together for so long, a great game of this or that, and much much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/24•12m 31s
DAVID BADDIEL: The Parent Agency 10th Anniversary Edition
Bex got chatting to David Baddiel all about his 10th anniversary edition of The Parent Agency and it's stage adaptation in the making.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/24•22m 14s
ATTACK OF THE STINK MONSTER: Grimwood's Nadia Shireen chats Instalment #3
Bex got chatting to Nadia Shireen all about her brand new release 'Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster' the third release in her Grimwood series.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/03/24•9m 59s
LEAP YEAR SPECIAL: Sam Sedgeman chats 29th February and The Clockwork Conspiracy
George got chatting to author Sam Sedgeman all about his new book The Clockwork Conspiracy and leap years, they speak all about TIME, how people should celebrate leap years and much much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/24•12m 48s
BRITISH DARTS SENSATION: Luke Littler joins Fun Kids to tell us how you become a darting superstar
Dan got chatting to darting wonderkid and Bahrain Darts Masters champion Luke Littler all his rise to stardom, how YOU can become a darts superstar, his EAFC24 Ultimate Team and his 2nd love, Manchester United.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/24•7m 34s
HOW THE NEWS WORKS: Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell take us behind the scenes of News Bulletins
Bex got chatting to the Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell to chat all about their new release Inside Story: How The News Works all about how the news we get is made, the importance of impartiality & what different roles there are behind the scenes.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/24•16m 33s
CHASING FINS: Jules Bernstein on the California Newborn Great White Discovery
Dan got chatting to the University of California Riverside's Jules Bernstein on the BIGGER and BETTER Fun Kids Science Weekly all about the amazing discovery of the newborn great white shark and why it's such a big deal?Remember to tune in to Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly every Saturday wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/24•4m 56s
The CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY & the importance of TIME with Sam Sedgeman
Bex got chatting to the amazing author Sam Sedgeman all about his brand new book The Clockwork Conspiracy and why it's important we don't forget the importance of time.Remember to tune in to Bex on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/02/24•16m 32s
Minnie's Mission of Maximum Mischief with the team at BEANO MAG
Bex got chatting to Craig, Mike & Laura from Beano all about their latest Boomic Minnie's Mission of Maximum MischiefRemember to tune in to Bex weekdays on Fun Kids from 4pm, as well as on the Book Worms Podcast every other Wednesday via the Fun Kids AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/24•13m 57s
Chatting with WONKA's Jim Carter
George got chatting to famous actor Jim Carter about his part in the brand new blockbuster Wonka, and even got his chocolate 5-aside team.Remember to tune in to George on Fun Kids Breakfast weekdays from 6.30am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/24•7m 10s
Release of Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer!
Hebe got chatting to the director and producer of Kung Fu Panda 4 about the release of the new trailer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/01/24•9m 21s
Huw from CBBC's Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures!
Dan got chatting to Huw who plays Jack in Jack and Nancy, one of the amazing animations in Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures on CBBC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/12/23•8m 52s
The genius's behind Disney's Wish!
Conor got chatting to Chris and Fawn, the genius directors behind Disney's Wish, to find out all the secrets of Disney's 100 years of animation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/23•11m 8s
Chatting about Young Eurovision with Lauren Layfield!
George got chatting to Lauren Layfield about what its like hosting Young Eurovision and all the behind the scenes gossip of the contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/12/23•7m 24s
Peter Bunzl on his new book GLASSBORN!
Peter Bunzl paid Bex a visit at the Fun Kids studio to talk all about his new book, Glassborn! Set in a 19th century fantasy land, this book has all the things you'll need to sink into a new world with the Belle siblings and the magical adventures they get up to! Peter's here to tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/11/23•9m 21s
Dragon's Den Deborah Meaden!
Dan recently caught up with Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden to chat about the Everyday Engineering Competition! Deborah teamed up with The Royal Academy of Engineering to get everyone in the UK inventing, and she chats to Dan about what a difference young engineers can make to helping the climate and building a better future!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/11/23•10m 57s
Aardman geniuses behind Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget!
To celebrate the new movie, Chicken Run, Dawn of the Nugget, Hebe was on the red carpet of the premier chatting to all the creative geniuses behind the new film!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/11/23•15m 30s
Who are the Serjeant at Arms and the Clerk of Parliaments?
To celebrate Parliament week, Bex is introducing us to some of the strangest job roles in Parliament. She got chatting to the Sergeant at Arms who is a key figure in the House of Commons and the Clerk of Parliaments who looks after the House of Lords!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/11/23•27m 37s
Trolls Madness with Walt Dohrn!
We've got an AWESOME episode of Meets for you this week! Conor caught up with the director of Trolls Band Together to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the movie and all of the sing a longs during filming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/11/23•9m 36s
Brett Iwan the voice behind Mickey Mouse!
This week the voice of Mickey Mouse tells us what it’s like being one of the most famous cartoon voices on the planet and 100 years of Disney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/11/23•7m 23s
Carrie Hope Fletcher on Halloween birthdays and bat powers!
Carrie Hope Fletcher paid a visit to Fun Kids to chat to Bex all about her new book, Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse! A spooky read for the upcoming spooky season, Carrie is here to tell us about this new adventure for the Double Trouble Society and some of her favourite parts of Halloween - turns out it's very close to her birthday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/10/23•10m 58s
Judith Eagle on STOLEN SONGBIRD, a thrilling mystery!
Judith Eagle came by the Fun Kids studio to talk to Bex all about her new book, Stolen Songbird! The story takes place in 1950s London. After finding a picture in the lining of her suitcase, Caro has become part of a dangerous art heist! Can she uncover the mystery of the stolen songbird painting? Find out how British history inspired this heartwarming tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/23•9m 4s
All aboard! AM Howell talks Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic!
Bex recently caught up with AM Howell to chat about her new book, Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic! There are so many historic details that went into this mystery novel. Ann-Marie is here to talk about all the things to look out for, including references to the Titanic and tons of 1930s worldbuilding!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/23•8m 20s
George chats to Phoebe, Blue Peter's Amazing Author's Writing winner!
George has been chatting to Phoebe, the 10 year old winner of the Blue Peter Amazing Author's Writing competition on CBBC! Find out what Phoebe loves most about writing, her pet inspiration for the wolf in her story, and what it was like to meet author Tom Fletcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/23•6m 28s
Dermot O'Leary talks furry friends and history in Wings of Glory!
This week, Bex caught up with Dermot O'Leary! You may know him from his years of presenting on TV and his Toto the Ninja Cat series, but today he's here with a brand new release! Wings of Glory follows the lives of animals caught up in the midst of World War 2 and how they try to survive. Dermot chats his own love of history and the things that inspired his story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/09/23•14m 8s
YouTube star Maddie Moate prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro!
Bex has been chatting to Maddie Moate about her trip to Mount Kilimanjaro! This is Africa's highest mountain, and no easy feat to climb! Maddie chats about how she's preparing for this adventure and her plans for the climb, including questions such as what happens to your body at high altitudes? Maddie is trekking in partnership with Rafiki Thabo Foundation, a charity which enables education for children living in poverty across East Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/09/23•10m 4s
Fred and Pete's Treasure Tales!
Bex got chatting to Fred and Pete from Fred and Pete's Treasure Tales on Cbeebies! Find out all about the amazing treasure found on the beaches of Cornwall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/09/23•4m 6s
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien! 👻
George recently got chatting to Justin Simien, director of Disney's Haunted Mansion! Find out how Walt Disney, the Imagineers, and the Haunted Mansion ride all came together to inspire Justin to make this film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/08/23•11m 0s
Edward Foster on making The Rubbish World of Dave Spud!
This week Fun Kids is chatting to Edward Foster, creator of the TV series The Rubbish World of Dave Spud! What inspired Edward to create such a grumpy character, and what is it like to direct a cartoon TV show anyway? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/08/23•6m 6s
8 year old Aneeshwar on his brand new show with Steve Backshall!
In this week's episode of Meets, Dan is chatting to young animal expert Aneeshwar Kunchala! Aneeshwar is also the star of a brand new show all about wildlife with Steve Backshall, CBeebies' 'Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild'! Find out what Aneeshwar loves about the show and working alongside Steve, how he became interested in animals, and how many pets he has! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/08/23•10m 40s
Blackpool Tower goes MISSING in Frank Cottrell-Boyce's NEW Adventure!
Welcome to Meets, the podcast where we meet a whole bunch of lovely people! This week, Bex has been chatting to Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his new book, The Wonder Brothers! Frank's eager to chat all things magic, naming his favourite magicians and telling Bex all about his love for Blackpool! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/08/23•13m 48s
The Sooty and Sweep Show Cause HAVOC in the Studio!
Bex is joined by childrens television royalty, Sooty and Sweep as we hear about some of their many talents and their brand new tour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/08/23•8m 6s
BONUS: The Space Programme
Have you heard our series, The Space Programme? Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut. Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too. Plus, Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all 20 episodes right now, ad-free! Listen to the whole series before anyone else. Get a 30-day free trial of Fun Kids Podcasts+ by tapping 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or by heading to FunKidsLive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/23•8m 47s
Is this the MOST IMAGINITE AUTHOR yet? Bex chats with Nazneen Pathak
Author of the City of Stolen Magic Nazneen Pathak shares her inspirations and some exclusive secrets behind her newest book!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/08/23•10m 52s
Bex chats to FOOTBALL LEGEND Beth Mead! ⚽
BBC Sports Personality of the year Beth Mead has been chatting to Bex all about her new book, Roar! She chats playing for Arsenal, writing the book, and encouraging others to follow their sports ambitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/07/23•10m 3s
Mamoudou Athie and Leah Lewis from Disney's Elemental answer your questions!
Bex has been catching up with the cast of Disney's Elemental! Mamoudou Athie plays Wade and Leah Lewis plays Ember, and they're here to talk all about their time making the film, what they think you'll love, and even answered some of your burning questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/07/23•10m 26s
George chats to the cast of Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken! 🌊
George recently caught up with the cast of Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken, including Lana Condor, Annie Murphy, and director Kirk DeMicco! Find out what Annie and Lana love about their characters Ruby and Chelsea, and what the director Kirk thinks about working with DreamWorks Studios. Get ready to dive into this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/07/23•10m 10s
Bex chats dragons and how to train them with Cressida Cowell!
Bex recently caught up with Cressida Cowell, author of How To Train Your Dragon and the new How To Train Your Hogfly, to see how Cressida is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her iconic series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/06/23•15m 30s
Monster Hunting with Ian Mark!
Welcome to Meets, where the Fun Kids presenters hang out with your heroes! Bex spoke to Ian Mark, author of the Monster Hunting series and Monsters Bite Back all about how he gets inspiration for these monsters. Ian even admits to having his own BOOK OF MONSTERS! Yikes! How spooky...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/23•12m 38s
Unveiling the Secrets of the Skandar Series: A Captivating Conversation with A.F. Steadman
A.F Steadman joins Bex to uncover the secrets of the newest book in the Skandar series - Skandar and the Phantom rider! Join us as we discuss their inspirations, some secrets to look out for and what we can expect next!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/23•11m 4s
LD Lapinski on how to embrace who you are!
Bex recently caught up with the brilliant author LD Lapinski to chat about their new book, Jamie! LD teaches us how to stand up for what we believe in, and that people are around to help us if we only ask! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/23•7m 38s
Stephen Mulhern teaches Bex how to become a magician!!!
Hello and welcome to Fun Kids Meets, the podcast where we meet your heroes! Stephen Mulhern, presenter, magician and now author, is here to tell Bex about Max Magic: The Greatest Show on Earth! If you're a budding magician or even just curious as to how magicians pull off those insane magic tricks, this is a must-read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/23•12m 45s
Horrible Histories' Martin Brown is here with a tale about a bear!
Welcome to Meets! If you're a fan of the Horrible Histories series, you'll love this episode. Their comic artist Martin Brown is here to chat to Bex about his new book Nell and the Cave Bear: The Journey Home! How will Nell and Cave Bear navigate their way back home, and what inspired Martin to write this beautiful tale of friendship and survival? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/23•14m 40s
Katie Piper and a very special mouse!
Bex recently caught up with Katie Piper to chat all about her new heart-warming book, All You Need! Hear all about Katie's inspiration behind Teeny Mouse, and why she thinks there's a lot to be happy about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/05/23•7m 39s
Mark Thompson says cast your eyes to the skies!
Dan recently caught up with astronomy expert Mark Thompson! Why is the universe expanding, why do we need sleep, and is there life out there...? These and other incredible questions all to come in this week's episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/23•9m 53s
Bringing the sun's energy to Earth with Annie Kritcher
Annie Kritcher from the National Ignition Facility is here this week to talk to Dan about a huge breakthrough in nuclear energy! Find out what this breakthrough in energy production means for the planet and what role Annie played in this scientific marvel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/23•12m 15s
A very Mecha Meets with Mecha Elmo!
Mecha Elmo has been solving all kinds of problems in Mecha Builders! Bex recently chatted to him about what life is like in Pretty Big City, and what science adventures he and his friends get up to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/23•5m 44s
Jacqueline Wilson on her new book, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure!
Hey there, welcome to Fun Kids Meets! Bex recently caught up with a very notable book hero - Jacqueline Wilson! She's here today to chat to Bex all about her new book, set in an Enid Blyton classic, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure! Jacqueline also ranks her top five favourite characters across all of her books! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/23•10m 30s
Anya Taylor-Joy on being Princess Peach!
Welcome to Fun Kids Meets, and do we have a Meets Treat for you this week! George recently caught up with Princess Peach herself, Anya Taylor-Joy, to chat about her role in the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie. George is asking all the real questions, such as who among the cast is the best at Mario Kart? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/23•7m 7s
Ben Miller is STILL STUCK in the studio! Could this be his triumphant escape?
A special feature written by Fun Kids super fan Lauren, who won the Ben Miller story competition for The Night We Got Stuck In A Story! Ben Miller has been stuck in the Fun Kids studio, and he's been trying hard to get out. Bex interviewed him, but was a bit puzzled by his behaviour...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/23•3m 41s
Rhian Tracey on Bletchley Park and the mysteries that surround it...
This week on Meets, Bex is chatting to Rhian Tracey all about her new book I Spy, A Bletchley Park Mystery! Some very nifty code-breaking took place at Bletchley Park. This event, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, inspired Rhian's story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/23•11m 29s
JB Gill talks farm life in Ace and the Animal Heroes!
Welcome to Fun Kids Meets where we meet your heroes! Chatting with Bex this week is JB Gill from JLS and Down on the Farm. He's got a new book out, Ace and the Animal Heroes, and he's talking about some real-life inspiration he had for the story! Are his kids in the book, or have any of the events in Ace and the Animal Heroes actually happened to JB? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/23•11m 11s
Alasdair Beckett-King and Claire Powell chat all things mysterious with Bex!
Welcome to Meets, where the Fun Kids crew meet your favourite stars! Bex recently spoke to author Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrator Claire Powell about an amazing new mystery novel, Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. Find out how the pair worked together to create this book and which famous detectives inspired Alasdair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/23•13m 34s
Alesha Dixon on loving animals and Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard!!
George has been chatting to Alesha Dixon about her new book, Luna Wolf: AnimalWizard! Find out what you'll love about this story and hear all about Alesha's own pets, her love for writing, and extra gossip about what she's up to this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/23•17m 35s
Katie and Kevin Tsang teach us all about SPACE!
Author duo Katie and Kevin Tsang are chatting to Bex all about their latest book Suzie and the Moonbugs, the second book in their Space Blasters series! How many moons does Jupiter have? Katie and Kevin know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/23•9m 17s
Bex teaches Jenny Slate British slang!
Bex has been chatting to the star of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, Jenny Slate! She even had time to teach her a VERY British phrase...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/23•8m 43s
Surprising Jacob Tremblay for his Birthday!
Recently Bex spoke to the incredible actor Jacob Tremblay about the brand-new Netflix movie, My Father's Dragon. But Bex realised it was his birthday a few days before the interview, and decided to surprise him...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/23•5m 16s
Matilda The Musical star Alisha Weir teaches us how to be Naughty!
Dan recently caught up with the star of Matilda The Musical, Alisha Weir, in her first ever solo interview to find out all about the smash-hit musical!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/23•10m 36s
Antonio Banderas tells us all about Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots himself, Antonio Banderas, popped by the Fun Kids studio to have a chat with Conor about the epic new Puss in Boots adventure, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/23•7m 55s
Ben Miller chats The Night We Got Stuck in a Story
Awesome author and Bex's BFF Ben Miller popped by the Fun Kids studio to chat about his wicked new book, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/23•10m 43s
Bex Meets David Walliams for his New Book - SPACEBOY!
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29/09/22•10m 18s
The OUT OF THIS WORLD cast of Star Trek Prodigy!
Sean is blasting off to chat to Robyn about her recent chat with the cast and creators of the astronomical new Star Trek Prodigy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/22•14m 46s
Iconic Children's Author Michael Rosen!
Sean is joined by Bex to chat about her interview with the awesome, iconic, author Michael Rosen! Michael is talking about his brand-new book, Rigatoni The Pasta Cat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/22•12m 57s
LEGENDARY Comedian Jim Carrey chats Dr. Robotnik and Sonic 2!
Sean is chatting about his interview with genuine comedy royalty and all-round hilarious guy, Jim Carrey, about his role as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic 2! Jim reveals how much he loves the robots in the film, and stick around until the end of the podcast to hear Sean share some super Sonic secrets (now that's a tongue twister!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/22•7m 17s