Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast

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Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast

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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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!

  1. Xmas Special. Christmas Songs, Fireflies & Battersea Dog's Home.

    12/17/2023

    Xmas Special. Christmas Songs, Fireflies & Battersea Dog's Home.

    Welcome to our special Festive Episode where you'll discover Christmas Morning (Rockford's Christmas Song) and how it was the beginning of all our stories. We'll also be meeting Tyrone McDaid from Battersea Dog's and Cat's Home in London, hearing how fireflies are inspiring more sustainable Christmasses, more about Christmas socks, plus a spidery Christmas legend and a strange Christmas dream... Happy Christmas to you all! To watch Rockford's Christmas Video and get lots of free Rockford-themed Christmas activities CLICK HERE. For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera And, to see Kenny the Cat up the Christmas tree, join Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/About Lost on Infinity The first 14 episodes of Stories, Science & Secrets feature our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a children's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Go back to Stories, Science & Secrets to enjoy the story from the beginning. To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science & secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: Christmas Morning (Rockford's Christmas Song) 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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).

    25 min
  2. Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.

    12/10/2023

    Ep14. 'New World Dawning'. Ideas, Geniuses & World Changing.

    It may be the final part of 'Lost on Infinity' but the story's only just begun! And what on Earth is Moog going to say to everyone? As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other 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 more about amazing moths, Professor Stephen Hawking, about ideas (and why they're like socks), about what we know... and what we don't, and telling you more about all of Rockford's Rock Opera's stories. You can download all of our four stories (use the code RRO2023 to get 20% off your Audiobook Download) at the Rockford's Rock Opera Shop HERE. To discover more Rockford's Rock Opera stories, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera To watch the video for our song from Episode 13; 'Revelation' (Distant Generation): CLICK HERE. 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 follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science & secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: One Day (Return) A New World Dawning You can hear full versions of all of our songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. We'd like to thank lots of wonderful people whose remarkable talents can be heard in Lost on Infinity. Here are just some of the main ones. Aidan Judd (Moog) Jess Hodge (The Voice of Infinity) Martin Dewar (Lots of Music and Patience) Steve Cooper (Lots of Twiddling and even more Patience) If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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). Thank you for listening!

    28 min
  3. Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.

    12/03/2023

    Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.

    Back on the beach of Infinity, Moog wonders what he can say to the world. As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (12 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be meeting Simon Watt, Founder, and Life President of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society (UAPS), talking about the Blob Fish and why we love some animals more than we should, about Teasels, Naked Mole Rats, counting down our own 'Top 5 Ugly Animals Chart', and telling you about the strange story of how our song 'Revelation' was written. To watch the video for our song, 'Revelation' (Distant Generation): CLICK HERE. To see pictures and read more about  Blob Fish, Star Nosed Moles, Naked Mole Rats, and more visit the Rockford's Rock Opera website HERE – but we warn you, they're not a pretty sight! For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera 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 follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science & secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: Lost on Infinity (Slight Return) Revelation (Distant Generation) This Tale is True (Reprise) 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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).

    30 min
  4. Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.

    11/26/2023

    Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.

    Will The Registrar succeed in its terrible mission? Can Moog save the human race from extinction? All this... and more... will be revealed! As you all know, this is a story podcast unlike any other 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 how little things are changing the world, about talking animals, about loud (and fast) things, and we'll be introducing you to 'Shrewbot'! For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera Some useful links for Bees: Find out about thirteen organisations helping to save bees  HERE. And a couple more: https://worldbeeproject.org/ https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/beethechange/ And many more. Search online for your local bee and insect charities and groups. The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: Save the World (Lead Vocal: Elaine Sweetapple) World News Today (Final Edition) (Lead Vocal: Jess Hodge) 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 follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: Save the World (Lead Vocal by Elaine Sweetapple, aka the Cocklebur Ick) World News Today (Final Edition) 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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).

    27 min
  5. Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.

    11/19/2023

    Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.

    Arriving at the Fossil Record Office Moog, Rockford, Patrick and the Herculous Bird meet the  Earth's most ancient creatures and the frantic search continues for Rockford's pawprint. But The Registrar has a surprise in store for everyone. As you all know this is a story podcast unlike any other because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about what might live in the world's deepest oceans, about purring cats, the building blocks of life and how creatures can come 'back from the brink'. And we'll be meeting the Spooos too! For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera 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 see what the Double Helix shape of DNA looks like, take a peek at our BLOG PAGE HERE. To follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: We are the Spooos! (Lead Vocal by Simon Chandler) 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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).

    25 min
  6. Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.

    11/12/2023

    Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.

    The world is going crazy. Meanwhile, the Herculous Bird and his passengers reach the centre of Infinity. And there's something a bit familiar about it... As you all know this is a story podcast with a wibble because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (11 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be talking about how we can learn from African Wild Dogs' sneezes, about amazing Horseshoe Crabs, about beautiful bats and biomimicry and more weird creature's names, and meeting Sarah Banham from Battersea Power Station too. For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera 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 follow Rockford's Rock Opera on Instagram for lots more about our stories, science and secrets too: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordsrockopera/ To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: The Fossil Record Office (Instrumental) Beautiful Battersea Day (Lead Vocal: Amy Waters) 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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.

    31 min
  7. Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!

    11/05/2023

    Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!

    Back in the world, Moog's mother is getting more and more worried. Meanwhile, on Infinity, the Herculous bird flies on and we discover more about creatures' secrets.  As you all know this is a story podcast with a difference because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (13 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be explaining more about the science and secrets behind the story. We'll be joined by biomimicry specialist, Richard James McCowen, talking about international animal names, and a remarkable creature's secret involving one of the world's cleanest flowers. All this and Kenny the Cat! For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera 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: World News Today (Second Edition) The Creatures have a Secret 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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.

    29 min
  8. Ep 8. 'The Journey Begins'. Fossils & Dinosaurs with Tori Herridge.

    10/29/2023

    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! For lots of FREE materials, songs, educational resources, and links, visit the Rockford's Rock Opera Hub here: linktr.ee/RockfordsRockOpera 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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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.

    25 min
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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: rockford@sweetapple.co.uk (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!

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