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Xmas Special. Christmas Songs, Fireflies & Battersea Dog's Home.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
12/17/23 • 24 min
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: [email protected] (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).
Ep13. 'Return'. Ugly Animal Stories, Mole Rats, Teasels & Magic.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
12/03/23 • 29 min
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: [email protected] (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).
Ep12. 'Blast Off!'. Loud Stuff, Talking Animals & Shrewbot.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
11/26/23 • 26 min
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: [email protected] (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).
Ep11. 'Surprises'. Deep Down, Purring Cats, DNA & Reappearances.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
11/19/23 • 25 min
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: [email protected] (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).
Ep10. 'Arrival'. Battersea Power Station, Crabs, Bats, Dogs & the UN.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
11/12/23 • 31 min
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: [email protected] (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.
Ep 9. 'Creatures' Secrets'. Names, Lotus Flowers & Biomimicry Rules!
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
11/05/23 • 28 min
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: [email protected] (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.
Ep2. 'Out at Sea'. Music, Whale Sharks, Aliens, Squid & Ugg.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
08/30/23 • 20 min
Rockford and the Cocklebur Ick meet a rather confused 10-legged creature called Colonel Utensil, with his kung fu-kicking sidekicks, the Squid Squad. The Colonel seems happy to see the Ick but isn't sure about Rockford. "You're NOT on the list!" he says. But what is this list, and what is this mysterious island they're sailing towards?
All this, and more will be revealed!
But this is a kids story podcast with a twist because after you've enjoyed the adventure (9 minutes) creators, Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple talk about amazing octopuses, magnificent Whale Sharks, the history of music, and more!
Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't...
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. The Times described it as “Amazing”.
To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com
The Rockford's Rock Opera song featured in this episode is The Squid Squad March, which you can find free in the songs section of our website.
If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (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.
Stories, Science & Secrets Podcast – TRAILER
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
06/08/23 • 1 min
A trailer for Kids Stories, Science & Secrets Podcast
OUT NOW!
Inspiring Kid's Stories, Extraordinary Children's Science, and Incredible Secrets in one brilliant, fun kids audio adventure. "An inspiring, life-enhancing, journey into storytelling, music, and the natural world." For ALL ages – but perfect stories for 6 - 12-year-olds (mum and dad too!)
Join Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple for an award-winning mix of audio adventure, fun, and wonder.
For more info email [email protected]
Or visit: RockfordsRockOpera.com
Ep1. 'The Story Begins'. Animals, History & Magical Secrets.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
08/30/23 • 23 min
"Stories, Science and Secrets is a hopeful, engaging, and inspirational view of the future." SCIENCE SPARKS
Suitable for ALL AGES, our story is perfect for ages 5+, and our science and secrets will inspire curious minds of all ages.
In this first episode, we meet a boy called Moog, a dog called Rockford, and a strange, sticky animal called the Cocklebur Ick. The Cocklebur Ick is on a journey. But where is she going, and what extraordinary adventures are in store there?
But this is a podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the story (12 mins), creators Steve Punt, Elaine, and Matthew Sweetapple explain more about the stories and science behind what you've just heard. In this episode, we talk about the mysteries of the Natural History Museum, about biomimicry and how nature is helping scientists discover amazing new inventions.
If you'd like to see what Sir. Richard Owen, founder of the Natural History Museum in London, looked like HE'S HERE!
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'
In our podcast we feature our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a kid's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”, “Magical”, The Observer, and “Ingenious”, The Guardian.
"Stories, Science and Secrets is a hopeful, engaging, and inspirational view of the future. My 6-year-old has loved listening to the stories, and my older children and I have enjoyed the discussions. We’ve all learned an enormous amount, and are now fascinated by the possibilities of biomimicry, and surprised by how little we know about it." Science Sparks
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. Rock the World. 2. The Tale of the Cocklebur Ick. You can hear full versions of both of these 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: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast, please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email).
Thanks for listening!
For ALL AGES.
Ep3. 'Welcome to Infinity'. Big Birds, Giants & Teachers.
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast
08/30/23 • 26 min
Rockford and Ick land on the mysterious Island of Infinity to meet a large bird (a bit like Stephen Fry) and a rather scary insect (very like Mr. Parsons). And it's only now that the Cocklebur Ick realises why she's on the Island and that it's been a terrible mistake for Rockford to come here.
But, as you know, this is an all ages kids' story podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the audio adventure (18 minutes), Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple will be telling you more about the science and secrets behind the story, about flightless birds, giant insects, geography teachers and lots more.
Everything you wanted to know, plus some stuff you didn't...
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. The Times described it as “Amazing”.
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. Lost on Infinity (single version). 2. I am The Registrar. You can hear full versions of both of these 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: [email protected] (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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast have?
Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Kids & Family, Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast?
The episode title 'Xmas Special. Christmas Songs, Fireflies & Battersea Dog's Home.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast?
The average episode length on Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast released?
Episodes of Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast?
The first episode of Kids Stories, Science & Secrets – Podcast was released on Jun 8, 2023.
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