Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast Podcast

Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast

Rockford's Rock Opera
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!
Ep 8. 'The Journey Begins'. Fossils & Dinosaurs with Tori Herridge.
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 paleontologist, Dr. Tori Herridge, who'll be taking us on a journey back to the beginning of life on Earth. All this and more Creatures' Secrets too! EPISODE 9 will be out next SUNDAY 5th November. About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. Happy and Free (Lead Vocal by Jess Hodge) You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.
Oct 29, 2023
25 min
Ep 7. 'The Herculous Bird'. Lots of Wind, Big Things & Beware of Cows.
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 the story. In this episode, we'll be talking a lot about wind, especially in relation to cows, about how biomimicry is helping sewage farms, recently discovered huge creatures and... well, more wind. (Sorry!)   To find out lots more about our stories (and about Kenny the Cat) join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ EPISODE 8 will be out next SUNDAY, 29th October! About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. I am The Registrar (Reprise) 2. Wind Power! You can hear full versions of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.
Oct 22, 2023
22 min
Ep 6. 'Telling Tales'. Passenger Pigeons, Hero Rats & One Zoo Three.
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 pigeons and how they were once the world's most common bird, about heroic African Giant Pouched Rats and meeting Aaron, Tyler, and Cameron, stars of the CBBC natural history TV series, One Zoo Three. We'll be hearing about their favourite animals, why we need zoos, and lots more! EPISODE 7 will be out next SUNDAY 22nd October! About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. All Died Out 2. A Dream too Far (The Song of the Great Auk) To learn more about the true story of the Great Auk, read more about them, and our song:  HERE. You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.
Oct 15, 2023
31 min
Ep 5. 'All Alone'. Mighty Beetles, World News & Mr. Watson.
Rockford the dog is lost on Infinity. Little does he know, another leafboat is now appearing over the horizon. As you all know this is children's story podcast with a twizzle 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 talking about mighty beetles,  the history of the news and lots more. We'll be answering a very slow question too!  EPISODE 6 will be out next SUNDAY 15th October! About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. Squid Squad March (Slight Return) 2. World News Today (Part 1) You can hear full versions of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.  
Oct 7, 2023
24 min
Ep 4. 'Disappearing'. Battersea Park, Experts & Anonymous Moths.
We're back in the real world with Moog who's searching for his missing dog, when something extraordinary happens!   After the story (12 minutes) Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be telling you more about Battersea Park and meeting expert, Dr. David Lees from the Natural History Museum who'll be telling us more about moths – anonymous, amazing and revolting too! Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't... To enter our brilliant Moth Book Competition, email us by the 31st of October 2023 at: [email protected] with your answer to the question; 'What's the name of the moth that has a picture on its wings of a red-eyed fly feeding on vomit and bird poo?!' Oh dear! (There's a very big clue HERE!) EPISODE 5 will be out on Sunday 7th October. Follow us and get it as soon as it comes out! The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. This Tail is True (lead vocal by Jess Hodge) 2. One Day (the Song of the Anonymous Moth) You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. (If you'd like to email us any questions for us to include in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please email us at [email protected] and please ask your parents to give their permission in the email). About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com Thanks for listening!  
Oct 1, 2023
24 min
Ep3. 'Welcome to Infinity'. Patrick the Moa, Giant Insects & Mr. Parsons.
Rockford and Ick land on the mysterious Island of Infinity to meet a large bird (a bit like Stephen Fry) and a rather scary insect (very like Mr. Parsons). And it's only now that the Cocklebur Ick realises why she's on the Island and that it's been a terrible mistake for Rockford to come here.  But, as you know, this is an all ages kids' story podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (18 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be telling you more about the science and secrets behind the story, about flightless birds, giant insects, geography teachers and lots more. Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't... EPISODE 4 will be out next SUNDAY 2nd October! About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids' podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. Lost on Infinity (single version). 2. I am The Registrar. You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.  
Aug 30, 2023
26 min
Ep2. 'Out at Sea'. Dectopuses, Whale Sharks, Aliens, Squid & Ugg.
Rockford and the Cocklebur Ick meet a rather confused 10-legged creature called Colonel Utensil, with his kung fu-kicking sidekicks, the Squid Squad. The Colonel seems happy to see the Ick but isn't sure about Rockford. "You're NOT on the list!" he says. But what is this list, and what is this mysterious island they're sailing towards? All this, and more will be revealed! But this is a kids story podcast with a twist because after you've enjoyed the adventure (9 minutes) creators, Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple talk about amazing octopuses, magnificent Whale Sharks, the history of music, and more! Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't... About 'Lost on Infinity' This unique kids podcast features our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”.  To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera song featured in this episode is The Squid Squad March, which you can find free in the songs section of our website. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast then please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.  
Aug 30, 2023
20 min
Ep1. 'The Story Begins'. Moog, Rockford, Museums & Creature Secrets.
In this first episode, we meet a boy called Moog, a dog called Rockford, and a strange, sticky creature called the Cocklebur Ick. The Cocklebur Ick is on a journey. But where is she going and what extraordinary adventures are in store there? But this is a kids story podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the story (12 mins), creators Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple explain more about the stories and science behind what you've just heard. In this episode, we talk about the mysteries of the Natural History Museum, about biomimicry and how nature is helping scientists to discover amazing new inventions.  If you'd like to see what Sir. Richard Owen, founder of the Natural History Museum in London, looked like HE'S HERE! About 'Lost on Infinity' In our podcast we feature our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a kid's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”, “Magical”, The Observer, and “Ingenious”, The Guardian. To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. Rock the World. 2. The Tale of the Cocklebur Ick. You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast, please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.  
Aug 30, 2023
23 min
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets Podcast – TRAILER
A trailer for Kids Stories, Science & Secrets Podcast OUT NOW!  Inspiring Kid's Stories, Extraordinary Children's Science, and Incredible Secrets in one brilliant, fun kids audio adventure. "An inspiring, life-enhancing, journey into storytelling, music, and the natural world." For ALL ages – but perfect stories for 6 - 12-year-olds (mum and dad too!)  Join Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple for an award-winning mix of audio adventure, fun, and wonder.  For more info email [email protected] Or visit: RockfordsRockOpera.com  
Jun 8, 2023
1 min