9 episodes

. Featured in Feedcast's top 20 children's music podcasts, Radioplaydate is an audio extravaganza of outrageous silliness. Each episode is a self contained story featuring original songs performed by children's orchestras around Australia.

RadioplayDate Michael O'Donnell

    • Kids & Family

. Featured in Feedcast's top 20 children's music podcasts, Radioplaydate is an audio extravaganza of outrageous silliness. Each episode is a self contained story featuring original songs performed by children's orchestras around Australia.

    Ep. 5 - The Usual SuspeX

    Ep. 5 - The Usual SuspeX

    Who stole the record? When this much is at stake, can you really trust anyone? X has got to solve this one before it’s their neck on the chopping block.

    Cast:
    X/Happy Larry: Mickey O’Donnell
    Dr. Steth Ascope - Allye Sinclair
    Dr. Bunsen burner - Mizaan Ahmad
    Dr. Catherine Etter - Dr. Emily Thrower
    Detective Monuko - Chris Fulham
    Ad Reader - Holly Downes


    Instruments -
    Orchestra - Wilunga Waldorf Steiner School (SA)
    Drumkit - Willem Van Ekert
    Mixing/Mastering - Mischa Herman

    • 18 min
    Ep 4: Xpedition to the Centre of the Earth

    Ep 4: Xpedition to the Centre of the Earth

    After being saved by altruistic marine biologist Dr. Steth Ascope, X is enlisted to help prove the existence of the pygmy whale in an effort to save the whole reef. But how can a cohort of dorky scientists have a hope against a cashed up bounty hunter?

    X/Happy Larry: Mickey O’Donnell
    Dr. Steth Ascope - Allye Sinclair
    Dr. Bunsen burner - Mizaan Ahmad
    Dr. Catherine Etter - Dr. Emily Thrower
    Blades McCoy - Monique Turner
    Ad Reader - Cathy Blake


    Instruments:
    Orchestra - Wilunga Waldorf Steiner School (SA)
    Erhu - Lan Tung
    Clarinet - Luke Carbon
    Harp - Michelle Doyle
    Violin - Mickey O’Donnell
    French Horn - Hayden Dinse

    Mixing/Mastering - Mischa Herman

    • 16 min
    Ep. 3 : Great Xpectations

    Ep. 3 : Great Xpectations

    Show Notes:
    X sets out for a life of adventure, only to discover they have no idea how to sail. Lucky the Wayfish is here to the rescue! But can they overcome the rough seas, ship destroying rocks, and real-estate agent ghosts!?!

    Cast:
    X: Mickey O’Donnell
    The Wayfish: Jenny Thomas
    Sea Witch: Shane Lestideau
    Real Estate Agent Ghosts: Glenn Quinn, Brogey and
    Dr. Steth Ascope - Allye Sinclair.
    Ad Reader - Dan Witton


    Instruments:
    Bassoon/Oboe - Jessica Foot
    Flutes - Jennifer Hankin
    Clarinets - Phillipa Murphey-Haste
    Harp - Michelle Doyle

    • 15 min
    X Marks The Spot: Part 2

    X Marks The Spot: Part 2

    The epic conclusion to the first episode of season 2. Will X meet the pirates? Are they as glamorous as X thinks? Do they care about workplace health and safety!

    Its time to find out!

    Credits:
    Script and Music written by Michael O'Donnell
    Mixed and Mastered by Mischa Herman

    Cast:
    X, Mayor, Stanley the Bard: Michael O'Donnell
    Wally: Jessica Foot
    Pirate Queen: Felicity Amos
    Pirate Dutton: Gabriel Frank
    Guard: Monique Mezzatesta

    Double Bass: Isaac Gunnoo
    Violin: Michael O'Donnell and Chris Stone
    Electric Guitar: Josh Bennet
    Male Chorus: Gabriel Frank
    Acoustic Guitar: Theodore Barnard
    Mandolin: Pepita Emmerichs

    • 13 min
    X Marks The Spot: Part 1

    X Marks The Spot: Part 1

    Season 2 of RadioplayDate kicks off with our hero X, who longs to escape their small town and join the thrilling escapades of the nearby pirates.

    But is pirate life all its cracked up to be? Find out!

    • 8 min
    Professor Rowansoniansmith & the Mystery of the Shrunken Orchestra

    Professor Rowansoniansmith & the Mystery of the Shrunken Orchestra

    A crack team of scientists must battle an evil vacuum cleaner and a carnivorous dust mite in order to save the local orchestra, and some unexpected allies.

    Script written by Benjamin Hunter. Featuring the music of the Music Dojo.

    Songlist: Main Theme
    Robo Boogie
    Ad-break!
    Song of the Dust Bunnies
    Rap Battle of Destiny
    Closing Credits

    Cast
    Professor - Ben Hunter
    Sanjeev - Michael O'Donnell
    Edwina - Michelle Doyle
    Edgar - Monique Turner

    Special thanks to Luke Chapman, Javen Sanchez, Amber and Becky Matthews

    Recorded by Luke Chapman, edited by Michael O'Donnell, mixed by Mischa Herman.

    • 25 min

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