W.H.A.T. the Hat Ladies Radio Podcast

The Hat Ladies

Step right up and join Lisa and Joanie Pimentel of The Hat Ladies—two sister music teachers from sunny California—as they bring their playful world of songs, stories, and silliness straight to your ears! With years of experience teaching and making music for kids of all ages, The Hat Ladies are here to make learning and laughing go hand in hand. Each episode is filled with goofy games, funny conversations, and interviews with interesting people—plus original songs inspired by real moments from their music classrooms. Sometimes, they’ll even put on their “serious hats” to explore important topics for kids and families, always with warmth, creativity, and a touch of musical magic. Whether you’re at home, in the car, or dancing around the living room, W.H.A.T. The Hat Ladies Radio Podcast is a joyful adventure the whole family can enjoy together!

Episodes

  1. Microphones, Nenahnezad Community School, 'ChristmaHanuKwanzaakkah' song, and interview with a dental hygienist

    11/25/2025

    Microphones, Nenahnezad Community School, 'ChristmaHanuKwanzaakkah' song, and interview with a dental hygienist

    In this fourth episode, Lisa and Joanie give a shout out to Nenahnezad Community School and their friends from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. They discuss Audio Technica microphones,. working on their new album, and meeting with families for parent/guardian-teacher conferences. Lisa and Joanie have many laughs playing a fun drawing game that listeners can play too, and they perform their NEW winter holiday single, ChristmaHanuKwanzaakkah. Rounding out the episode and is an interview with Artemis the dental hygienist who provides some helpful on staying calm at the dentist.

    18 min
  2. Ice Cream, the Children's Music Network, 'You're a Star' song, and interview with Vito the dog

    11/25/2025

    Ice Cream, the Children's Music Network, 'You're a Star' song, and interview with Vito the dog

    This fourth episode Lisa and Joanie discuss their affection for ice cream and pickles (not together), and the many things they have in common. They also talk about the Children's Music Network conference they attended. In Hat Ladies news, they discuss ideas for a new album, and they try to guess what each other will be wearing for Halloween 2025. They play two games called 'Is it True?' and 'What's That Smell?'. Also included is an interview with one of their favorite canines, Vito the dog. Rounding out the episode, The Hat Ladies perform the title track from their first album You're a Star.

    23 min
  3. 'Get the Ick Out' song idea, and interview with the most special guest ever

    11/25/2025

    'Get the Ick Out' song idea, and interview with the most special guest ever

    This short third episode is the audio from the Youtube series, W.H.A.T. the Hat Ladies Radio. Lisa and Joanie come to you directly from the studio! They discuss their new song song idea 'Get the Ick Out' and interview the most special guest ever....their mother, Sandy!

    4 min
  4. Indoor Snowballs, 'Sing Loud' song, and interview with Bob Marlette

    11/25/2025

    Indoor Snowballs, 'Sing Loud' song, and interview with Bob Marlette

    This second episode is the audio from the Youtube series, W.H.A.T. the Hat Ladies Radio. Lisa and Joanie play with indoor snowballs, and what their costumes will be for Halloween, and weather an Opera singer can actually shatter glass with their voice. They also play their silly game called 'What's that all about?'. The Hat Ladies also perform their song Sing Loud from their first album You're a Star. Rounding out the episode and an interview with legendary music producer, Bob Marlette.

    10 min
  5. Donuts, 'Human' song, and interview with Jeremy Jones

    11/24/2025

    Donuts, 'Human' song, and interview with Jeremy Jones

    This first episode is the audio from the Youtube series, W.H.A.T. the Hat Ladies Radio. Lisa and Joanie discuss their affection for donuts, their new matching outfit, and their nomination for Grammy consideration. They also play 'What's that all about?' for the first time, a silly game. The Hat Ladies also perform their song Human from their first album You're a Star. Rounding out the episode and an interview with violist and music maker extraordinaire, Jeremy Wendell Jones.

    6 min
  • 5 Episodes

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Step right up and join Lisa and Joanie Pimentel of The Hat Ladies—two sister music teachers from sunny California—as they bring their playful world of songs, stories, and silliness straight to your ears! With years of experience teaching and making music for kids of all ages, The Hat Ladies are here to make learning and laughing go hand in hand. Each episode is filled with goofy games, funny conversations, and interviews with interesting people—plus original songs inspired by real moments from their music classrooms. Sometimes, they’ll even put on their “serious hats” to explore important topics for kids and families, always with warmth, creativity, and a touch of musical magic. Whether you’re at home, in the car, or dancing around the living room, W.H.A.T. The Hat Ladies Radio Podcast is a joyful adventure the whole family can enjoy together!

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