Today with tonies

Amazing anthems, incredible inventions and loads of laughter

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

It’s time to join Sam and Tim for another weird and wonderful episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids will learn all about the world’s most unusual national anthem (here’s a clue - no one can sing along!), test out their serious faces in Don’t Make Me Laugh and get ready to shout ‘Odd Number Alert!’ in Even Odder.

Joke: Why did the bear put honey in its pillow?

Punchline: Because it wanted to have sweet dreams!

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Inflatable unicorns, dazzling donkeys and the Tower of London

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Sam and Tim, on their way to play Where in the World?! Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of balls of wool, inflatable unicorns and…er… onions, as well as two brilliant challenges. Little listeners will also learn about an animal with a remarkable memory. And no, it’s not an elephant! Listen in to find out.

Joke: Where should you keep your kangaroos?

Punchline: In a kanga-room!

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Jellyfish jelly, squawking seagulls and emerald rivers

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today Tim and Sam are learning all about St Patrick’s Day - a day when people all over the world celebrate their Irish roots. One American city even dyes its river green for the occasion! They’ll be learning about more festivals happening around the world in True or False and giving their ears a workout in What’s That Racket?!

Joke: Why did the man keep falling in the sink?

Punchline: Because he was tap dancing!

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Happiness, bobble hats and time travelling calculators

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What is the happiest country in the world? Cheerful little listeners can find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! They can also play along as Tim and Sam tackle two excellent challenges. First up is a number-themed round of Act it Out, followed by a glorious game of Collective Nouns. Is a group of seals a gaggle, a caravan or a bob? Make your guesses now!

Joke: What do you call a cow that can play the piano?

Punchline: Mooosical!

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Remarkable writers, marvelous memories and powerful potatoes

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today Tim and Sam get out their pens and pencils to celebrate International Writers’ Day! Curious minds can join in as they dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket and get stuck into some brilliant challenges. First it’s time to put those brains to the test in Mission Memory, then it’s on to More or Less for some maths mayhem.

Question: What animals have lived on Earth for the longest time?

Answer: Sea sponges!

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Pricey fruit, speedboats and seaside tunes

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What is the world’s most expensive fruit? Find out in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Tim and Sam will be getting their thinking caps on and tackling maths questions in More or Less, taking a musical trip to the seaside in Name that Tune and, as always, rummaging through the Big Bubbling Bucket for more fun and games!

Joke: What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

Punchline: A carrot!

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Speeding tickets, stone faces and crab hats

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode little listeners can find out about the first (very slow) speeding ticket; become explorers in Where in the World and turn the world topsy-turvy with Wrong Answers Only? What can you wear on your hat? Crabs, of course!

Joke: What is the hottest letter of the alphabet?

Punchline: B! Because it makes oil boil!

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Pineapples, raging rivers and marzipan mice

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We kick off today’s episode with a juicy history fact: rich Europeans once carried pineapples to show off their wealth! Then Sam dives into the Big Bubbling Bucket to grab two challenges — Do Elephants Miaow, where they guess a mystery animal (here’s a clue - it can weigh as little as a 1 pence piece!) and a refreshing round of Rushing Rapids. With sound effects, silly surprises and a cliffhanger pirate joke, it’s fun from start to finish.

Joke: What is a pirate’s favourite animal?

Punchline: An aaaaaaard-vaaaaark!

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Dogs, cats and giant swiss rolls

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Today the Big Bubbling Bucket is full of huge swiss rolls, giant toothbrushes and, as always, brilliant challenges! First up, Tim and Sam play Don’t Make Me Laugh and tell each other about the hilarious things they’d do if they were dogs or cats for the day. Next, they put little listeners' brains to the test with Even Odder - listen out for that Odd Number Alarm! - and end the show with one of Tim’s classic jokes.

Joke: Why is a piece of music like a bank?

Punchline: Because they’re both full of notes!

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Black boots, helmets and sesame seeds

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode, Sam and Tim discover the "Goldilocks Zone" and embark on a Where in the World? adventure to La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain. They also play Wrong Answers Only, all delivered with a side serving of jokes, fun, and of course, the magic from the bubbling bucket!

Joke: What do horses like in their sandwiches?

Punchline: Mayo-neighs!

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Golden umbrellas, noses and mittens

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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: Rushing Rapids and Make it Count. Listeners can navigate treacherous waters and test their listening skills in this immersive episode. Make sure to listen along at home!

Fact: What is that extra tiny pocket on the front of jeans for?

Answer: Your pocket watch!

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Tiny record players, butterflies and sofas

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the most expensive food in the world is caviar, the eggs from a sturgeon fish? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of Act it Out where one reads a story and the other acts out the sound effects! Today's story takes us on a supermarket trip with Marlon and Elsie. Finally, join Tim and Sam as they tackle Collective Nouns, trying to match groups like jugglers, toads, and ravens with their unique collective names. Shout along at home listeners!

Joke: Where is the best place to build a snowman

Punchline: In the middle of snow-where!

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Books, shiny crystals and meringue clouds

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the new year with Sam and Tim in today’s episode of Today with tonies! Curious kids can join the fun as they put their memory to the test in a tricky round of Mission Memory and play a guessing game of More or Less. Get ready for plenty of giggles and challenges to kick off 2026!

Joke: What fruit can you sit on?

Punchline: Chair-ies

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Fossils, pirate school and human alarm clocks

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Christmas is behind us and New Year’s Eve is ahead! Celebrate this special time with Tim and Sam in today’s episode of Today with tonies. Curious kids can play along as Tim and Sam try (and fail) to keep a straight face in a hilarious round of Don’t Make Me Laugh, and dust off the Christmas cobwebs with a game of Even Odder. Tim also shares an excellent fact - do you know how people woke up on time before alarm clocks were invented? The answer may surprise you! Listen in to find out.

Joke: What is a pirate’s favourite subject at school?

Punchline: AAAAAAARRRRT!

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Christmas pickles, tinsel giraffes and wrapping ham

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

There are only two more sleeps until Christmas and Tim and Sam are getting excited! Little listeners can join in as they jump into the Big Bubbling Bucket and search among the odd objects and interesting items to find two festive challenges. Today we travel to a mysterious winter wonderland in Where in the World and create a topsy turvy land in Wrong Answers Only where presents are wrapped in ham and Santa’s favourite reindeer is called Egg! This episode is bursting with Christmas silliness - get involved!

Joke: Who delivers Christmas presents to insects?

Punchline: Ant-a Clause!

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Meaty mince pies, Christmas sticks and frog kisses

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:41 GMT

Meaty mince pie anyone? No? In this episode of Today with tonies Tim and Sam dive into a wonderful Bubbling Bucket to pull out funny facts and extra special challenges. Little ones can join in to explore some interesting Christmas traditions in True or False, and put on their listening ears for a seasonal game of What’s That Racket? Listen in for a whole load of festive fun!

Joke: What do frogs kiss under at Christmas?

Punchline: Mistle-toad!

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Elves, ferrets and brussel sprouts

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It’s starting to feel festive in the world of Today with tonies, as Tim and Sam talk giant brussels sprouts, suspicious Christmas food and shiny wrapping paper! Curious kids can join in the fun, getting to know Elbert the Elf in a hilarious game of Act it Out and finding out what a group of ferrets is called in Collective Nouns (is it a business, a pack or a colony? Make your guess now!) Listen in for more fun and surprises!

Joke: What Christmas food is always watching you?

Punchline: A mince-spy [mince pie]

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Baubles, banjos and reindeer cheese

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode of Today with tonies, hosts Tim and Sam dive head first into a bubbling bucket of baubles, banjos and blueberries to bring you a bunch of bizarre buffoonery! Little listeners will help them remember a weird and wonderful list of items in Mission Memory, put their brilliant brains to the test with a game of More or Less and learn all about a cheese made from the milk of a very festive animal… would you try it? Listen in to join the fun!

Joke: Why would Santa’s elves always win Rhyme Time Tattle Battle?

Punchline: Because they’re really good at [w]rapping!

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Shiny knight’s armour, cuddly toy dragons & marshmallows

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Get ready to giggle until your sides hurt because Today with Tonies is back with another episode. Little listeners, buckle up for a magical mystery tour as two challenges lie amongst a bucket filled with marshmallows, adorable toy dragons, and shiny knight's armor! With a game of "More or Less" listeners flex those brain muscles as addition and subtraction skills are about to be put to the test! Then, tune those ears and get ready to groove with a game of "Name that Tune," where little listeners discover what musical genre the bucket is playing. The fun is about to begin so make sure you join in!

Joke: What musical instrument would you find in a bathroom

Punchline: A tuba toothpaste

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Mixing bowls, whisks & wax strawberries

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Today with Tonies, a daily dose of fun-filled challenges and amazing facts! For example, did you know that the incredible Mimic Octopus can shape-shift into over 15 different sea creatures to hide from its prey? Then, our hosts Tim and Sam play a game of "Wrong Answers Only" - the game where the sillier your answer, the better! Today's burning question: What's the most ridiculous thing you could possibly eat your dinner off of? Shout along at home listeners! Finally, pack your imaginary passports as we jet off with Tim and Sam to their latest mystery location. Can you follow the clues and figure out where in the world they've landed today?

Joke: What did one toilet say to the other?

Punchline: You look flushed!

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Welcome mats, bright yellow hats & wind-up toy rats

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Get ready for some amazing animal facts in today’s episode. Did you know the tiny pistol shrimp packs a punch louder than a thunderclap? Just one of the incredible animals you'll learn about in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! In a game of "Do Elephants Miaow?", Tim describes an animal that has a great sense of smell, but is almost blind… can you guess what it is? Finally, it’s time for a thrilling game of "Rushing Rapids!" This episode is bursting with surprises that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.

Joke: Why did the spider buy a computer

Punchline: So it could surf the web!

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Speedy sunglasses, neon stars & glowing worms

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with another fact and fun-filled episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst glow-in-the-dark neon toy worms, stars, and mirrors in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little ones can get ready to giggle with a game of "Don't Make Me Laugh," where the goal is to try and keep a straight face. Then, it's time to test your number knowledge in a game of "Even Odder." Make sure to listen along to today’s adventure!

Joke: What did the crayon say to the pencil?

Punchline: You have a point!

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Wooly coats, musical notes and golden hair

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Big Bubbling Bucket is positively bursting with challenges, facts and jokes today! First your little one will learn a solid gold fact about hair, before joining Tim and Sam on a journey to a mystery place that speaks a surprising language. Finally, Tim and Sam invite everyone to get all silly with a hilarious game of Wrong Answers Only, the topsy-turvy game where being wrong is right!

Joke: What do you call a hairy table and chairs?

Punchline: Fur-niture!

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Slippery slugs, trumpet parps and rampaging rivers

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Little listeners will need to be fast in today’s episode of Today with tonies because… it’s Rushing Rapids time! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam duck and dive to stay out of the water. Then, once everyone’s dried off, it’s time for budding mathematicians to put their extra special listening ears on to play Make it Count. In this challenge, Tim and Sam count how many times they hear the weird and wonderful sound of the day. You’d be surprised how tricky it is!

Joke: What does lightning wear under its clothes?

Punchline: Thunder-wear!

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Porcupines, brainy bees and singing mermaids

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It’s time to dive back into the Big Bubbling Bucket for more exciting games and challenges! Little adventurers can join hosts Tim and Sam as they learn amazing facts about buzzing bees, and get stuck into two brilliant games. Tim does his best impression of a singing mermaid in Act it Out, and Sam asks little listeners to help them match the pairs in Collective Nouns. Is a group of porcupines called a ‘panel’ or a ‘prickle’? Little ones can guess along at home!

Joke: What’s the smiliest vegetable?

Punchline: A ha-pea!

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Ant legs, hamster wheels and rumbling stomachs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Did you know there is a special word to describe the sound your stomach makes when it’s hungry? Little learners can find out this and more in the latest episode of Today with tonies! Play along as hosts Tim and Sam challenge their brain power in Mission Memory, put their maths skills to the test in More or Less and grapple with a giant hamster wheel inside the Big Bubbling Bucket. Tune in for all the fun!

Joke: What kind of house is always watching what you do?

Punchline: A cottage-spy.

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Acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this exciting new episode of Today with tonies, Sam and Tim dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket for two fun-packed challenges. Little minds can get ready for a game of “Don’t Make Me Laugh,” where Sam and Tim try to make each other giggle. Then, it’s time to listen to a rather odd story to shout out which numbers are odd - little ones shout them out at home! Make sure to come along for the adventure!

Joke: What do you get if you cross a cat with a fish?

Punchline: A purr-maid!!

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Furry rugs, tiny trees, dog toys

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket with Sam and Tim on this exciting new episode of Today with tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst furry rugs, a tiny tree, and a dog toy in the shape of a bone in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for "Where in the World?", a game that transports listeners to a mystery location - can you guess where Tim and Sam might be? Then, it’s time to be silly in a game of "Wrong Answers Only." where no answer is a wrong one! Make sure to come along for the adventure!

Joke: What is the coldest part of ice-cream?

Punchline: The gela-toes!

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Sparkly crystals, seeping bags & butterflies

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Today with tonies! The show is full of facts, fun and more challenges than you can shake a stick at! In today's episode, listeners can learn some amazing facts, like - did you know the world's oldest joke is nearly 4,000 years old? Next, it's time to play along at home with Tim and Sam in a game of Make It Count - how many ‘neigh’ sounds can you count? Then in another listening game of ‘What's That Racket’: can you guess what sounds the bucket is making? It’s a fun one so make sure you tune in today!

Joke: What do you call a bear with a magic wand

Punchline: Your furry godmother

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Frozen peas, Animal masks & stick-on moustaches

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Join Tim, Sam, and the Big Bubbling Bucket for another episode of Today with Tonies! This episode is packed with interactive fun for little listeners. First up, it’s a new challenge called "Act It Out" where listeners can act out all the sound effects to a story read by Tim. Then test your group knowledge with a matching game of Collective Nouns! See if you can figure out what things with the group words TROUPE, COLONY, and SHEAF. Plus, discover the surprising story behind how the phrase ‘computer bugs’ got their name. It's an action-packed episode, so make sure you join in the fun!

Joke: What do you call a scary camera

Punchline: A came-raaaaaaaaaahhhh!

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Cuckoo clocks & cuddly cats

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Today with Tonies, the show packed with facts like: did you know that the most recognisable song in the world is "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls? Listeners can get ready for a super silly game of "Mission Memory" where you'll need to remember a silly list of musical instruments, followed by the maths-challenge "More or Less." This and so much more lie in today’s episode, so make sure to listen in!

Joke: What kind of ball can you eat your dinner on?

Punchline: A tay-ball! [table]

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Confetti, a clockwork train & clown nose

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Did you know that the first meal eaten on the moon was breakfast? In another fact-packed and hilariously silly episode of Today with Tonies, listeners can join Tim and Sam on their quest to win as many challenges as humanly possible! First up, we hear from you - the listeners at home in a game of “Punchline Puzzle.” Can you guess the punchline to our listeners' jokes? Then, little listeners can get ready for an epic rap-battle with lines that rhyme in a game of “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle.” Packed full of fun, facts, challenges and jokes there’s so much in store in today’s episode.

Joke: How do thunderclouds fire lightning bolts?

Punchline: With their rain-bows!

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Buckets, cotton hats & an ostrich

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to another fact-packed episode of Today with Tonies, with Tim, Sam and our amazingly all knowing Big Bubbling Bucket of Challenges! In this episode little ears can expect to learn a few animal facts along the way with a game of “Do Elephants Miaow,”. What mammal can you think of that is from Asia and is covered in scales? Then, little ones can get ready to try their best not to laugh in a hilarious round of “Don’t Make Me Laugh.” It’s a fun-filled episode, so make sure to tune in!

Joke: What do you call a snowman in August?

Punchline: A puddle!

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Pillows, golden boxes & fairy lights

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Join Tim and Sam play the sound game of “What’s that Racket?” where the Bubbling Bucket plays mystery sounds for listeners to guess what the sounds are. Then it’s time for a game of “Mission Memory” as they try to remember a silly list of sandwich ingredients! Play along at home to make this a terrific Tuesday!

Joke: How do hedgehogs hug?

Punchline: Very carefully!

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Acorns, snow globes & toy koalas

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucket with Sam and Tim on this exciting new episode of Today with Tonies! Two fun-packed challenges lie amongst acorns, snow globes and miniature toy koalas in the Bubbling Bucket of Challenges. Little minds can get ready for a maths game of “More or Less”, putting their addition and subtraction skills to the test! Then, it’s time to learn a new musical genre in a game of “Name that Tune.” Make sure to come along for the adventure!

Joke: What is a giraffe’s favourite fruit?

Punchline: A neck-tarine!

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Tambourines, tangerines & jelly beans

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Did you know that the femur, also known as our thigh bone, is the longest, strongest and heaviest bone in our bodies? Welcome to today's episode of Today with Tonies, which as you guessed it is packed full of facts, fun and plenty of challenges! Thanks to the very brainy Bubbling Bucket little listeners can join in with a maths game of "More or Less,". Then they can guess from the different genres of music in "Name That Tune,". Join Tim and Sam, and of course the Bubbling Bucket for all this and so much more!

Joke: What time is it when an elephant sits on the fence?

Punchline: Time to fix the fence!

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Ice-lollies, mini trampolines, & world globes

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Join Tim and Sam for a globe-trotting adventure in this thrilling episode of "Today with Tonies!" Little ones can play two exciting challenges in today’s episode: "Where in the World?" and "Brain Train."! Tim and Sam arrive in a mystery location and try to guess where they are based on clues. Can you guess along at home? Plus, it’s time to learn a brand new word in the game "Brain Train."

Joke: What time is it when an elephant sits on the fence?

Punchline: Time to fix the fence!

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Squeaky dog toys, watering cans, & dancing shoes

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a day filled with fun facts and more jokes than you can shake a stick at on Today with Tonies! The Big Bubbling Bucket is brimming with squeaky dog toys, watering cans, and sparkly dancing shoes today as well as two super fun challenges: "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Rushing Rapids"! So little ones, get your thinking caps on to guess the correct animal, before preparing for those rushing rapids!

Joke: Why did the sandwich go to the dentist?”

Punchline: Because it needed a filling!

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Rainbow toothbrushes, fishing nets & a wooden oar.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Tune in for another exciting episode of Today with Tonies! Today, Tim and Sam will have little ones giggling along with a game of "Don't Make Me Laugh" and testing their number skills with "Even Odder." It’s packed full of facts and countless fun so make sure to check out what the bubbling bucket has in store for our duo today!

Joke: Where do sailors buy their boats?

Punchline: In the sails (sales)!

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Flower Petals, Straws & a Wooden Bear

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Get ready for a fun-filled Tuesday with Today with Tonies! Join Sam and Tim as they get ready to dive into the Big Bubbling Bucketand find today’s games, facts and surprises! Amongst the brightly coloured flower petals, stripy paper straws, and a huge bear carved out of wood are today’s two challenges. Listeners can try to guess where Tim and Sam are with a game of "Where in the World?” and shoutout silly wrong answers in a game of “Wrong Answers Only” - the sillier the better!

Joke: What do you get when you cross an angry sheep with an unhappy cow?

Punchline: An animal that’s in a very baaaad moooood!

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Dandelions, modeling clay, & fridge magnets

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Get ready for another episode packed full of jokes, challenges, and facts in Today with Tonies. Join Sam, Tim, and the Big Bubbling Bucket. First up is a game of Musical Statues where Sam and Tim tell you how to dance and then freeze in silly postures! Then, it’s a game of More or Less - the maths game where little ones can put their adding and subtracting skills to the test.

Joke: What is the sandiest month?

Punchline: Dune (June)

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Crayons, cupcakes & fishing nets

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Get your dancing shoes on for a toe-tapping Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam bring little listeners a game of Dance It Out - where you can follow Tim's fun instructions and groove along to the Bubbling Bucket's fantastic tunes. Then, little ones can put their knowledge to the test with a Collective Nouns quiz, matching group names to different animals and items. Get ready for an episode full of dance, fun and learning!

Joke: What do you call a chilly bear?

Punchline: A brrrrr!

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Watermelons, wooden trucks, & a big red button

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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)

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Wind-up turtles, surfboards, & dog jackets

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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!

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Glittery rucksacks, spades & toy cars

Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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!

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Golden crowns, Jewels & life-size Llamas!

Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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!

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Giant socks, Sleeping bags & Armbands!

Tue, 13 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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!

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Slippers, Marshmallow clouds & Crocodiles!

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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!

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Pineapples, facemasks & beanbags!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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!

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Gold, jewels & squishy pirates!

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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!

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Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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!

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Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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!

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Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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!

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Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Glowing Dragons and Peaceful Trees

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Pancakes, Snuggly sweaters and dancing seahorses

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Dancing Robots and Cat Facts

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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!

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Terry the Tortoise, toothbrushes & mushrooms!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Wiggly Noodles, marbles and water bottles

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Marshmallow pigs, motorbikes & magazines

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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!

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Silver ball-bearings, swans and sausage sandwiches!

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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!

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Mini instrument, dancing giraffes & skateboards

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

What’s the most popular letter in the alphabet? Hint: there are two in “the big bubbling bucket!” Join Sam and Tim on Today with Tonies for a fun-packed episode! First up, it’s Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, where little listeners can join the wordplay fun. Then, in True or False, Sam and Tim reveal which of three moon facts isn’t true. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Joke: What sort of nuts grow on the moon?

Punchline: Astro-nuts!

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Racing cars, cheetahs & rockets

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Which tree predicts rain? Find out in this fact packed episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim, and the ever so fun bubbling bucket of surprises are here to entertain with model racing cars, squishy cheetahs, and rockets! Little ones can play along in an elephant themed round of True or False, and then hear Good News Only: positive stories submitted by other amazing listeners.

Joke: What animal is the best at playing football?

Punchline: A score-pion!

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Frogs, Balloon Breathing and Fluffy Towels

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Fun Fact of the Day: did you know the world’s longest word is over 189,819 (phew) letters long? Find out what this word is, along with a host of other facts and surprises in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Sam, Tim and the bubbling bucket full of fluffy warm towels, plushie frogs, and microscopes in today’s episode. Little ones can relax along to a guided meditation of balloon tummy breathing with Unwind Your Mind. Then laugh along with Punchline Puzzle: the game where Tim and Sam guess the punchlines to your funniest jokes.

Joke: What is a sailor’s favourite meal?
Punchline: Fish and Ships!

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Hogmanay, Unicorns, and New Years Resolutions

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this festive episode of Today with Tonies, we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve (or Hogmanay for our Scottish friends!) with a game of True or False. Tim and Sam explore three fascinating New Year’s traditions from around the world: do Spanish people really eat a grape for each chime of the clock at midnight? Do people in Colombia carry an empty suitcase around to welcome a year full of travel? Or do Greek people throw feathers out of windows to banish bad luck? Test your knowledge and see if you can spot the truth! Then, it’s time to get moving with a lively game of Musical Statues. Join in the fun, and don’t forget to freeze when the music stops.

If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: What do you call a man with a rubber toe?

Punchline: Rub-er-toe!

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Carrots, magic dust and mince pies

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Ho, ho, ho Merry Christmas Eve! Today’s episode is packed with festive fun and surprises! Have you ever wondered what those tiny dots above the letters "i" and a "j" are called? They’re called tittles! That’s a fact you can share around the Christmas tree! Today, Tim and Sam are ready to face off in the epic Rhyme Time Tattle Battle challenge, and little ones are tested on fun facts in the game True or False! So, grab a cozy seat, tune in, and let the Christmas cheer begin!

If you’re looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: Who is a reindeer’s favourite singer?

Punchline: Beyon-sleigh!

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Christmas Puddings and party hats and mirror balls

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Fun Fact of the Day! Did you know the very first song ever played in space was… Jingle Bells? But that's not all from today’s episode of Today with Tonies. Tim and Sam are back, ready to share your amazing good news stories of the week! Whether it's a new puppy, a big achievement, or something that made you go WOW, they read aloud your news of the week. They also play the Make It Count Challenge! Keep your ears extra sharp for the magical harp noises. How many can you count? Listen closely and join the fun!

If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: It was - What do you call a rich elf?

Punchline: W-elfy!

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Holly berries, coleslaw and reindeer antlers

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Get ready for plenty of laughs and a chance to chill out in today’s episode of Today with Tonies! It’s time to relax with Sam as she guides you through a calming session of Unwind Your Mind, helping little ones to feel peaceful. Then, it’s time to put your comedy hats on because Tim and Sam listen to little listeners' jokes and try to guess the punchline in the challenge: Punchline Puzzle! Listen along and see if you can guess the answers too!

Joke: How do you know when the moon has had enough to eat?

Punchline: When it’s full!

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Icing sugar, carrots and squishy toy robins

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Did you know that there are more than 400 special words for snow in Scotland? Learn more facts and play Name That Tune with Sam and Tim, as they discover the sounds of Easy Listening, Bossa Nova and Punk music! As well as challenging yourself with tricksy tongue twisters like Irish wristwatch Swiss wristwatch and many others!

If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: What is the prickliest side of a hedgehog

Punchline: The outside

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Rainbow pom-poms, Liquorice shoelaces and silver snails

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Happy National Tree week on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam find out what the oldest tree in the world is as they play True or False. Plus, can trees help reduce stress? Have tree seeds travelled from the moon, and what is a person who studies trees called?

If you’re looking for the punchline to Tim’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: Why are elephants all wrinkly

Punchline: Because they’re too big to iron

We hope your little listener is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Bunting, flapjacks and night lights

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode Sam and Tim battle it out in Rhyme Time Tattle Battle: with a cat up a tree! Learn what fruit weighs the same as all of the electricity it takes to power the internet and we hear your good news stories. All delivered with a side serving of jokes, fun and of course, the magic from the bubbling bucket!

If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below!

Joke: What noise did the nut make when it sneezed?

Punchline: CAAAA-SHEWWW! (Cashew)

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Forest Bathing, royal-tea and squirrels

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

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)

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Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk

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Fireworks, silly inventors and sunsets

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

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 laugh

If 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 listener 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

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Ostriches, socks and National Cat Day

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

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 access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Mushrooms, marbles and mangoes

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:00 GMT

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 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

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Chocolate, pigeons and pirates

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

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. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Honey, aliens and platypuses

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:00 GMT

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 tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Folk, stars and jazzy planets

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:00:00 GMT

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 from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Pom poms, toast and sleepy snails

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:00:00 GMT

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 to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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Introducing Today with tonies

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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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