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Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 23 min
Latest: 30 Oct 2025
Language: English

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30 Oct 2025 · 27 min

Endings and Beginnings - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Endings & Beginnings (Part 2) 🌅🌱 Welcome back to Big Emotions! It's our final episode! Change like this can bring excitement, sadness, pride, and hope - sometimes all at once. In Part 2 of our season finale, we explore the emotional waves that come with endings and the possibilities hidden in beginnings. From grief and legacy to wonder and inspiration, these stories remind us that every ending holds meaning and every beginning holds potential. Contributing podcasts in this episode: Kitten & Clucky • The Show About Science • What If World Hosted by Tal Kelly , Producer PDF Activity Sheet…

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S5 · E13 · 28 Oct 2025 · 23 min

Endings and Beginnings - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Endings & Beginnings (Part 1) 🌅🌱 Welcome back to Big Emotions! Life is full of endings and beginnings - like the start of your emotional story, and the ending of our series! Each one can bring excitement, sadness, pride, and hope all at once. In this first part of our season finale, we explore the emotions that come with change, and how endings can make space for new beginnings. You'll hear inspiring stories of transformation, resilience, and fresh starts from the Kids Listen community, reminding us that every chapter leads to the next. Contributing podcasts in this episode: GZM Shows: Six…
23 Oct 2025 · 23 min

Love and Sadness - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Love & Sadness (Part 2) ❤️😢 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we saw in Part 1, love pulls us toward others, where sadness draws us inward to reflect. In Part 2, we explore how these two emotions often arrive together - and how we can support others and ourselves when sadness shows up. Through heartfelt stories from Kids Listen shows, we discover that listening, being present, and slowing down can be some of the most caring acts we share. Contributing podcasts in this episode: AI For Kids • Reading with Rella B • Tumble Hosted by: Jerry Kolber of Who Smarted? PDF Activity Sheet for SEL About…
S5 · E11 · 21 Oct 2025 · 22 min

Love and Sadness - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Love & Sadness (Part 1) ❤️😢 Welcome back to Big Emotions! We're feeling all squishy this week, as we dive into two of the strongest emotions of all. Love is powerful, joyful, and comforting - and when it changes or we feel its absence, sadness often follows. Sadness can feel heavy, but it helps us slow down, notice what matters, and deepen our connections. In this episode, we explore the softer, quieter corners of the heart where love and sadness meet. You'll hear stories of friendship, loss and connection, showing how these big emotions help us grow and understand ourselves in new ways.…
16 Oct 2025 · 21 min

Embarrassment and Pride - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Embarrassment & Pride (Part 2) 😳🏆 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we learnt in part 1, embarrassment and pride both shape how we see ourselves - and in part 2, we dive deeper into these self-conscious emotions. You'll hear more amazing stories from Kids Listen creators about moments that made us squirm, moments that made us shine, and how each can teach us something about who we are and who we want to be. Contributing podcasts in this episode: The Good Words Podcast • The Story Seeds Podcast • Like You: Mindfulness for Kids Hosted by: Molly Bloom of Brains On! & Smash Boom Best PDF…
S5 · E9 · 14 Oct 2025 · 21 min

Embarrassment and Pride - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Embarrassment & Pride (Part 1) 😳🏆 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're hiding behind the sofa, and then jumping in front of the camera! Embarrassment and pride might seem like opposites, but they're really two sides of the same coin. Both are "self-conscious" emotions that help us reflect on how we show up in the world. In this episode, we explore the squirmy moments that make our cheeks burn and the warm glows that make our hearts swell - and how both feelings can teach us about ourselves, our values, and the people we care about. Contributing podcasts in this episode: At Your…
S5 · E8 · 9 Oct 2025 · 22 min

Belonging and Independence - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Belonging & Independence (Part 2) 🫂🚀 Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we explored in Part 1, Belonging means finding friends and places that celebrate you for who you are. Independence is about trusting yourself, making your own choices, and embracing your unique path. In Part 2, we focus even more on independence - with inspiring stories of kids (and a few magical creatures!) who step out on their own, try new things, and discover just how strong they can be. Contributing podcasts in this episode: Dorktales Storytime • Culture Kids • Stoopkid Stories Hosts: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride of…
S5 · E7 · 7 Oct 2025 · 26 min

Belonging and Independence - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Belonging & Independence (Part 1) 🫂🚀 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're thinking about ourselves in a group, or what it feels like when we strike out on our own. We'll discover how belonging means being part of a group that accepts and values you, whereas independence is about finding your own way, making your own choices, and standing on your own two feet. In this episode, we explore how these two feelings, while different, are deeply connected - and how you can both fit in and stand out. From family to friends to magical creatures, our stories will show you how you can find…
S5 · E6 · 2 Oct 2025 · 20 min

Anger and Forgiveness - Part2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Anger & Forgiveness (Part 2) 😡🕊️ Welcome back to Big Emotions! As we saw in part 1, anger can flare up in a moment, but forgiveness has the power to calm the storm. In Part 2, we go even deeper into how these two emotions work together - with more stories, practical tools, and even a parable that shows what can happen when we pause to see things differently. You'll hear how understanding someone else's side can help us release heavy feelings and find peace. Contributing podcasts in this episode: Stories for Kids, Lingokids • Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic • The Ten News Hosted by: Melly Victor…
S5 · E5 · 30 Sep 2025 · 21 min

Anger and Forgiveness - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Anger & Forgiveness (Part 1) 😡🕊️ Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week's focus is on two emotions that can make us feel full of rage, but then make us feel lighter than ever! Anger can feel like a volcano ready to blow - but it's also a signal that something isn't right. Forgiveness is like putting down a heavy backpack of hurt, making space for calm and healing. In this episode, we explore how these two big emotions work together, and how understanding someone else's side can turn frustration into connection. You'll hear powerful and heartwarming stories from Kids Listen shows that show…
S5 · E4 · 25 Sep 2025 · 26 min

Jealousy and Openness - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Jealousy & Openness (Part 2) 😒💛 Welcome back to Big Emotions! In Part 1 of Jealousy & Openness, we explored the sting of jealousy and the pull of envy - and learned how these tricky emotions can actually guide us toward what matters most. Now in Part 2, we lean into their opposites: openness and contentment. You'll hear stories that encourage us to try new things, connect with others, and appreciate what we already have, even while holding space for the harder feelings. Contributing podcasts in this episode: ChopChop • Tales from the cloud sea • Peace Out • Koala Tots Hosted by: Dr. Eileen…
S5 · E4 · 23 Sep 2025 · 23 min

Jealousy and Openness - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Jealousy & Openness (Part 1) 😒💛 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're diving into jealousy and envy, which we know can be tricky feelings - they can sting, make us compare ourselves to others, or worry we'll lose someone important to us. But they can also be helpful, pointing us toward what matters most and motivating us to grow. In this episode, you'll discover the difference between jealousy and envy, explore their opposites (like openness, compassion, and contentment), and hear how kids and families in our stories navigate these feelings with curiosity and kindness. Contributing…
S5 · E2 · 18 Sep 2025 · 19 min

Fear and Bravery - Part 2 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Fear & Bravery (Part 2) 😱🦸 Welcome back to Big Emotions! Bravery doesn't mean never feeling afraid - it's about feeling fear and moving forward anyway. In Part 2 of Fear and Bravery, we hear more incredible stories from Kids Listen shows about facing fears, taking risks, and finding courage together. You'll discover how sitting with fear, learning from it, and practicing bravery can change the way we experience challenges. Contributing podcasts in this episode: Forever Ago • April Eight • PJ Library Presents, Afternoons With Mimi Hosted by: Eric from What If World PDF Activity Sheet for…
S5 · E1 · 16 Sep 2025 · 22 min

Fear and Bravery - Part 1 - Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Fear & Bravery (Part 1) 😱🦸 Welcome to Big Emotions! A brand new podcast where we show you that emotions aren't something to fear, they're something to feel. And speaking of fear…fear & bravery might seem like total opposites, but they're actually deeply connected. In our first episode of the series, we'll be exploring how fear can help keep us safe, prepare us for challenges, and even guide us toward growth - and how bravery isn't about having no fear, but about moving forward despite it. You'll hear amazing stories from Kids Listen creators that show fear and bravery in action, and learn…
S5 · 12 Sep 2025 · 1 min

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings 🎉 It's almost here!

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings Released weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Fear & Bravery (Sept 16 & 18) – Host: Eric O'Keefe (What If World) Smash Boom Best! | Koala Moon | What's Poppin Penny | Forever Ago | April Eight | Afternoons with Mimi Jealousy & Openness (Sept 23 & 25) – Host: Dr. Eileen…
8 Sep 2025 · 1 min

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings 🤩 trailer

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings Released weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Fear & Bravery (Sept 16 & 18) – Host: Eric O'Keefe (What If World) Smash Boom Best! | Koala Moon | What's Poppin Penny | Forever Ago | April Eight | Afternoons with Mimi Jealousy & Openness (Sept 23 & 25) – Host: Dr. Eileen…
S5 · 2 Sep 2025 · 1 min

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings 🥳 9/16

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings Released weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Fear & Bravery (Sept 16 & 18) – Host: Eric O'Keefe (What If World) Smash Boom Best! | Koala Moon | What's Poppin Penny | Forever Ago | April Eight | Afternoons with Mimi Jealousy & Openness (Sept 23 & 25) – Host: Dr. Eileen…
S4 · 12 Jun 2023 · 53 min

2023 Kids Listen Summer Sampler

Ready to find your new favorite podcasts? It's a Summer Sampler time! MASHUPS is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Because summer is a great time to try out new things, we thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This episode features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find calm. Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/ Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids:…
S3 · E10 · 24 Jul 2022 · 28 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep10: Little ears snacky ears put em on your listening ears

This season finale has a few games for you to play along with, and they are all about ears. That's because our Kids Listen friends are none other than Ear Snack's Andrew & Polly mashed up with Little News Ears' Dan Buck, Genesis and little Addie. Ears - a perfectly sound season finale topic with lots of fun gunk to explore. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for your listening ears. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Ear Snacks Little News…
S3 · E9 · 10 Jul 2022 · 40 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep9: Dorktales for Wonderful Children

These two storytellers turned this episode of Mashups into a spontaneous spectacle. Dorktales Storytime voice actor Jonathan Cormur joins forces with Stories for Wonderful Children's Dan Wendelin. Together they improv their way to a wonderfully dorky story made just for you. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Dorktales Storytime Stories for Wonderful Children Music: Melly & Miss Lynn…
S3 · E8 · 26 Jun 2022 · 34 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep8 Kids know Jack Lets Pod into the Future

On this episode of Mashups you will meet two podcasts that are passionate about our kids' future. Join Kids Pod's Aimee Chan and Jack to the future's Jack as we play a game of scattergories. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Kids Pod Jack To The Future Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & hosted by Tal Kelly
S3 · E7 · 12 Jun 2022 · 26 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep7: A Mystery Recipe that's At Your Level

Meet two engaging podcasts that invite you to be on their shows. Join us for a sound guessing game with Mystery Recipe's Molly Birnbaum and Chad Chenail and At Your Level's Ari Kelly, Chloe Wesson, Swara Viswanath and our Mashups host (and Ari's mom), Tal Kelly. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Mystery Recipe At Your Level Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & hosted by Tal Kelly
S3 · E6 · 29 May 2022 · 30 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep6: Pastime and The Curious Lunch

These two podcasts teach us a lot about ourselves, through our past and through the foods we eat. The Past and the Curious' Mick Sullivan joins us for a mashup game of 'fun facts' along with Hannah Fordin and Harry Rosenblum of Time for Lunch. Harry's kids Moxie and Frank join in the fun; we hope you will too. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: The Past and The Curious Time For Lunch…
S3 · E5 · 15 May 2022 · 25 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep5: Like Your Best Day: A Mindfulness Mashup

Meet two mindfulness podcasts. Our friends Noah of Like You and Marjorie of Best Day Yet, along with her kids North and Amelie join us. What kind of game do you think we could play with two mindfulness podcasts? We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Like You Best Day Yet Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & hosted by Tal Kelly
S3 · E4 · 1 May 2022 · 26 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep4: The Curious Childrens Conversation Got An Hour

It's time to have more kids on our show! Katie Stone, Executive Producer of The Children's Hour brings some of her crew to join Emma and Xavier of Curious Conversations. We had a lot of fun playing together, we hope you'll join us and play along. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: The Children's Hour Curious Conversations Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & hosted by Tal Kelly
S3 · E3 · 17 Apr 2022 · 24 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep3: A Tell Tale Journey with Girls After Your Own Heart

Do you love stories? In this episode you meet two inspiring tale tellers. Our friends Rebecca Cunnigham Executive Producer and Host of Girl Tales and Kathleen Pelley - Author, Scottish Storyteller and Speaker are challenged in a storytelling game of idioms. Would you like to take a turn of phrase yourself? See if you can try out this challenging mashup game with your family. Here's a list of idioms in case you'd like to play too. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Girl Tales Journey with Story Music: Melly & Miss Lynn Produced & hosted by…
S3 · E2 · 3 Apr 2022 · 28 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep2: Ten Times the Newsy News (without bubbles)

Meet two news podcasts. Would you rather play reporter and ask the questions or be in the spotlight? We thought it might be fun for you to play along with how news is made. Our friends Leela and Lyndee of Newsy Pooloozi have news of their own - they had to change their name! Join us as The Ten News' curator and producer Tracy Leads Kaplan asks the hard-hitting questions. We also invited The Ten News' Bethany Van Delft to represent! We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups…
S3 · E1 · 20 Mar 2022 · 21 min

MASHUPS S1 Ep1: Good Words About Animals

Meet two smart podcasts that make learning fun! The Good Words Podcast's Lynn and Cool Facts About Animals' Ali and her kids Grady, Clara & Teddy bring their collective wit, acumen and phat lexicon to the table. See if you can play along and test your knowledge of words used to describe groups of different animals. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod, and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Mashups is a podcast that introduces you to some of our talented Kids Listen friends: Cool Facts About Animals The Good Words…
S1 · 5 Mar 2022 · 2 min

Introducing Mashups! A New Show from the Members of Kids Listen

Mashups is a new podcast, brought to you by Kids Listen, that introduces you to some of our talented friends. We want you to get a taste of these kidcasts and their pods. In each episode we 'mash up' two KL podcasts, first through an introductory clip, then a game that mashes up their styles and brings out their personalities, and ending with a behind the scenes bit they chose to share with you.
S2 · E34 · 1 Dec 2021 · 19 min

Kids Listen Back To School Collab

Get in the 'back to school' mindset and have a listen. Eight of us Kids Listen member podcasts created a short offering on the theme of this year's return to school as a sampling for you and your family. Collaborators in the order in which they appear in the episode: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries - www.chesapeakepress.org/finamendozapodcast All Things Madison - www.ShopMadisonLauren.com Nature Narratives - www.NatureNarrativesPodcast.com At Your Level - www.AtYourLevelPod.com Journey with Story - www.journeywithstory.com Best Whatever Ever - www.thebestwhateverever.com Stories for Wonderful…

About Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings. . Released weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays: . Fear & Bravery (Sept 16 & 18) – Host: Eric O'Keefe (What If World) Smash Boom Best! | Koala Moon | What's Poppin Penny | Forever Ago | April Eight | Afternoons with Mimi . Jealousy & Openness (Sept 23 & 25) – Host: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore (Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic) Girl Tales | Sleep Tight Stories | ChopChop | Tales from the Cloud Sea | Peace Out | Koala Tots . Anger & Forgiveness (Sept 30 & Oct 2) – Host: Melissa Victor (Stoopkid Stories) Time Storm | Little Kids, Big Hearts | KidLit Radio | Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic | The Ten News | Lingokids . Belonging & Independence (Oct 7 & 9) – Hosts: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride (Koala Kids) Noodle Loaf | Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic | Power Dog Adventures | Culture Kids | Stoopkid Stories | Dorktales Storytime . Embarrassment & Pride (Oct 14 & 16) – Host: Molly Bloom (Smash Boom Best & Brains On!) At Your Level | Koala Shine | Unspookable | The Good Words Podcast | The Story Seeds Podcast | Like You: Mindfulness for Kids . Love & Sadness (Oct 21 & 23) – Host: Jerry Kolber (Who Smarted?) But Why | Newsy Pooloozy | The Past and The Curious | AI for Kids | Reading…

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Publisher: Tal Kelly
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 23 min
Latest episode: 30 Oct 2025
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