The Absolutely Mindy Theme Song[writing] Contest!

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Kids Place Live
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The Absolutely Mindy Theme Song[writing] Contest!

WHAT!?! The Absolutely Mindy Show on Sirius/XM’s Kids Place Live is in big time need of an official theme song!

WHO’S GONNA WRITE IT?! Anybody but Mindy. That means YOU! Civilians welcome, artists welcome, Wilco welcome…

HOW LONG’S IT GOTTA BE?!? I don’t know…how long are theme songs? How bout 30 seconds to one minute long?

WHEN DOES IT HAFTA GET IT DONE BY?!? All entries must be snail mailed and postmarked by August 14th.

DOES IT GOTTA BE ON A CD?!? Yup! MP3’s and all that kind of techno interweb stuff doesn’t work for airplay. Just an ol’ fashioned compact disc will do the trick!

WILL I GET TO HEAR MY SONG ON THE RADIO?! Yup again! Mindy will try to air all entries received throughout the week of August 17 to the 20, and a final song will be chosen on Friday, August 21!

WHAT’S THE PRIZE?! The winning songster will be interviewed "LIVE" on The Absolutely Mindy Show, and have their winning song played every afternoon, from coast to coast on Kids Place Live UNTIL WE GET TIRED OF IT. Plus your kids will be so proud!

So what are you waiting for?! Unleash your inner songbird and…wait, no scratch that. Songbirds shouldn’t be leashed in the first place. You know what we mean.

All songs become property of the Sponsor, SIRIUS XM and XM Radio. See Official Rules for details and how to enter by going to www.sirius.com/kidsplacelive or www.xmradio.com/onxm/channelpage.xmc?ch=116.

Submissions should be mailed to:

Mindy Thomas-Kids Place Live
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio
1500 Eckington Place, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Young Love

If you haven't been following along on the Absolutely Mindy show, ScribbleJim took care of Mindy's pet hot dog "Frankfurter" while Mindy was away at camp. But then Frankfurter went missing...only to be found again snuggling with a Go Tart. (Hope I got that almost right.)

Thanks to ScribbleJim for sending along the photos!

We Saw Robbie today!

With Robbie's big news this week, we knew we had to get to the Robbie Schaefer kids' show at Jammin' Java this morning and wish his safe travels. Robbie is heading to Uganda this evening for a wonderful kids' music exchange. To read more, visit Robbie's blog.

The show at Jammin' Java, though a Sunday morning one, was well attended and full of kids and parents having a GREAT time! We love the way Robbie works with the audience and his wonderful songs. His new "Water" song really is wonderful -- it reminds us of the stylings of Justin Roberts that really get us in a good mood. But it is Robbie, all Robbie. And we all love him.

Chloe claims that Robbie is her BFF and is ready to tell him everything that is on her mind (poor Robbie).

There's A Carp in the Tub

No! No! No!

Water

Chicken Lips

Twinkle, Twinkle

Sally can I Walk You Home

A Donkey and A Mouse

Look At That!

Silly Old McDonald

Pooh Corner

There's a Hole in the Bucket

Cowboy Named Bob

Down By The Riverside

13under13 for 26 Jul 2009

We are back in the US now and can listen at a "normal" time. (Well, if you follow the blog, you'll see that we were at the Rumpus Room on Friday for the recording of the Lunch Money show).

Mindy hosted tonight. I was sure it was going to be Kenny since he talked about how many peanut butter songs there are ... and the 13under13 started out with a PB set in honor of the "Peanut Butter Polka."

1. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (9 weeks)
2. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (8 weeks)
3. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (10 weeks)
4. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (7 weeks)
5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (11 weeks)
6. Aquabats - Pool Party (5 weeks)
7. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (4 weeks)
8. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (6 weeks)
9. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (12 weeks)
10. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (17 weeks)
11. Kira Willey - Colors (3 weeks)
12. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (2 weeks)
13. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground

Past Freshness Date
The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (13 weeks)

Robbie's African Adeventure

In case you haven't heard yet (though you probably heard before we did), Robbie is headed to Africa next week forwhat seems to be a really incredible journey. This is a great next step in kids' music. Uniting children throughout the word, so as they age, they have a worldview that can help to improve lives everywhere. The CMN work that XM does is wonderful in helping our kids build more compassion, but this "worldview" is yet another wonderful way that KPL is helping our kids to learn about the lives of others, and I salute the KPL team for this.

We wish you well on this journey, Robbie, and look forward to hearing more as you travel. Bon voyage (though if we follow our plans, we will wish you well in person tomorrow).

Read about robbie's trip on his blog.

Lunch Money in the Rumpus Room

Today we were thrilled to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC after over a month and see Lunch Money perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We always love to hear Lunch Money live, and while we heard a couple of the new ones in NY, we heard another couple of new songs and think they rock! We cannot wait for the next CD!

We had a fabulous time in the Rumpus Room. The KPL "minion" Ali does a great job keeping everyone entertained and organized. Mindy and various family members were there for the show.

For various reasons, the band was not planning on playing their KPL hit "It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend," but a kid requested it. Then there were some technical difficulties, so the band played it, not for airing, but as filler while the connections/wires were being fixed. At the end of the show, someone gave Molly (I think) a red mylar balloon, and guess what happened?? It flew away! Red ones go to Paris, don't they?

Go check out the Lunch Money concert schedule and get out to see them live if you can!

Hope We're Ready to Rock

I Want A Dog

Tricycle

Rollercoaster

Ate Too Much of My Favorite Food

Yes, We Have Rhythm

Stop and Go

Dizzy!

It Only Takes One Night To Make A Balloon Your Friend

I Like To Push Buttons

Spicy Kids

Come Over To My Dollhouse

Tiny Dinosaurs

I Love My Library

Cookie As Big As My Head

The KPLFans are Back!

Sorry for disappearing! I am so sad that we missed so many exciting goings on.

But we are back and ready to start keeping up with all the new and exciting developments, like the Absolutely Mindy Show Theme Songwriting contest!

13under13 for 18Jul2009

Listening in from Vorey in the Loire Valley in France...quite a different place form Provence and the Cote d'Azur! Tomorrow Paris, Monday home. But then off on Wed for DC. And then soon in the KPL Rumpus Room, I hope!

1. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (9 weeks)
2. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (8 weeks)
3. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (7 weeks)
4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (10 weeks)
5. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (6 weeks)
6. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (11 weeks)
7. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (5 weeks)
8. Aquabats - Pool Party (4 weeks)
9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (12 weeks)
10. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (3 weeks)
11. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (16 weeks)
12. Kira WilLey - Colors (2 weeks)
13. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Rocknoceros - PINK! (14 weeks)

13under13 for 12Jul2009

We have been on vacation and will not return to the US for over a week....bear with the coverage -- it will improve, I promise!!!

Mindy hosted this week -- we listened in from Nice, France, which was really cool....

1. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (8 weeks)
2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (9 weeks)
3. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (7 weeks)
4. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (10 weeks)
5. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (6 weeks)
6. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (11 weeks)
7. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (5 weeks)
8. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (4 weeks)
9. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (15 weeks)
10. Aquabats - Pool Party (3 weeks)
11. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (2 weeks)
12. Rocknoceros - PINK! (14 weeks)
13. Kira WilLey - Colors (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (12 weeks)

13under13 for 3Jul2009

Kenny hosted this week. He started out with a new Imagination Movers tune.

1. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (8 weeks)
2. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (9 weeks)
3. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (7 weeks)
4. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (10 weeks)
5. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (6 weeks)
6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (14 weeks)
7. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (5 weeks)
8. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (4 weeks)
9. Rocknoceros - PINK! (13 weeks)
10. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (3 weeks)
11. Aquabats - Pool Party (2 weeks)
12. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (12 weeks)

Past Freshness Date
Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (16 weeks)

Word Trip

Our online Word Trip is starting with the word "computer." In the comment section, add a word that's the first thing the previous word makes you think of. Then the next person will do the same. And so on, and so on...

Where will our Word Trip take us?

Your pals,
ScribbleJim & ScribbleJayne

Make Your Own Pet Wave

Here's all the information you need to make your own pet wave! (With a grown-up's help.)

You're going to need a clear plastic bottle with a cap, baby oil, water and some food coloring. (Hint: the smaller the bottle, the less baby oil you'll need.)

First, fill the bottle half-way with water and add a couple of drops of food coloring. Mine's blue, like the ocean, so that I can pretend to be a shark. ScribbleJayne made her pet wave yellow, no special reason, she just likes yellow. Next, fill the top half of the bottle with baby oil. Twist or glue the cap on the bottle really tight (so your pet doesn't get away) and... you've got a new pet! Just tip the bottle back and forth to get your wave going. Pretty cool, huh?

What color will you make your pet wave? Do you have any other pets?

Your pals,
ScribbleJim & ScribbleJayne

13under13 Poll for 29Jun2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
3. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
4. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
7. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
8. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
9. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
10. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
11. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
13. Aquabats - Pool Party

Last week's results:
8% 1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
2% 2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
0% 3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
0% 4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
1% 5. Rocknoceros - Pink!
33% 6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
2% 7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
2% 8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
4% 9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3% 10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
0% 11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
0% 12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
1% 13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In

13under13 for 26Jun2009

Robbie hosted this week.

1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (8 weeks)
2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (7 weeks)
3. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (9 weeks)
4. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (13 weeks)
5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (6 weeks)
6. Rocknoceros - PINK! (12 weeks)
7. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (5 weeks)
8. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (4 weeks)
9. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (11 weeks)
10. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (3 weeks)
11. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (16 weeks)
12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (2 weeks)
13. Aquabats - Pool Party

Past Freshness Date
Imagination Movers - Kick It! (9 weeks)

13under13 Poll for 22Jun2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
5. Rocknoceros - Pink!
6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In

Last week's results:
0% 1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
0% 2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
20% 3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
0% 4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
4% 5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
0% 6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
20% 7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
37% 8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
4% 9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
0% 10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
0% 11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
4% 12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
8% 13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies

13under13 for 19Jun2009

Kenny hosted this week.

1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (7 weeks)
2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (8 weeks)
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (12 weeks)
4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (6 weeks)
5. Rocknoceros - PINK! (11 weeks)
6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (5 weeks)
7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (10 weeks)
8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (4 weeks)
9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (15 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (3 weeks)
11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (2 weeks)
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (9 weeks)
13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (15 weeks)

Video: The Sippy Cups

The Sippy Cups' "Seven is the New 14" is #12 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think there is a video for this song yet, there is one for "The Day After Halloween":

13under13 Poll for 15Jun2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies

Last week's results:
3% 1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
10% 2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
3% 3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
7% 4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
14% 5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
0% 6. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
25% 7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
7% 8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
10% 9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
3% 10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
7% 11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
3% 12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3% 13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah

Video: Justin Roberts

Justin Roberts's "Kickboard, Baby, Yeah!" is #11 on the 13under13 from this weekend. While I don't think there is a video for this song yet, there is one for "Pop Fly":

13under13 - 12Jun2009

Robbie hosted this week. He played some tracks from Kenny Loggin's new kids' CD. The new song on the countdown is "Seven is the New 14" from the new CD The Time Machine from The Sippy Cups. In fact, you can download the song for free from iTunes! More information on Zooglobble.

1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (7 weeks)
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (11 weeks)
3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (6 weeks)
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!(10 weeks)
5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (5 weeks)
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (9 weeks)
7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (4 weeks)
8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (14 weeks)
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (8 weeks)
10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (3 weeks)
11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (2 weeks)
12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (debut)
13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (15 weeks)

Past Freshness Date
Brady Rymer - Road Trip (20 weeks)

Brady Rymer at XM - 12 Jun 2009

Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC and see Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen them a couple times before, once in Georgia, and love his enthusiasm, music and smile.

We spent a bit of time in the upstairs waiting area. The kids were asked if they would like to make some recordings for possible use on the station, and they all loved it -- they had to say "Sirius/XM Kids Place Live!" Camille ran around chasing one very fast little toddler who feels right at home at XM, wandering down this way and that.

We finally got to head into the performance theater. Brady in the band wandered in before Mindy got to play her "joke" on them. Brady jumped right into playing, starting off with the logical choice "Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could." The band members at this show were Brady on lead, Seth Farber on keybaords, Liz Queler on mandolin and vocals and then Chris Roselli stuck over in the drum box.

The concert was fantastic. Great energy, great selection of songs (though I would have loved to hear 15 more, of course). The audience really got into "I Found It!" Brady played older songs along with songs from the latest CD and even a couple new tunes, which we can't wait to hear on his next CD! He finished up on a high note with the popular "Road Trip." What fun!

We had a great time hanging out for a long time after the show. I can't believe that we won't get to go back to XM for at least a month! A whole month! How will we make it that long?

Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could

Smile

Jump Up!

Dilly Dally Daisy

Better Days Are Coming

Keep Up With You

Look At My Belly

I Found It!

One True You

Shine Your Little Light

Road Trip

Video: Brady Rymer

Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could's "Road Trip" is #12 on the 13under13 this week. AND, we are going to see them perform live in the Rumpus Room today as well! Here's a video for their song "I Found It!":

Video: Kay Kyser

Kay Kyser's "Three Little Fishies" is #10 on the 13under13 this week. There's a "video" on youtube, but probably the least interesting video I've posted in this series:

Are you a KPL Fan?

How many hours a week do you listen to KPL? Vote in the latest poll on KPL Fans!

Results: Who listens to KPL?

And the results of the Who listens to KPL? poll are in....

Kids listen without me
9 (31%)

I listen with the kids
24 (82%)

I listen without the kids
9 (31%)

Video: Billy Kelly

Billy Kelly's "People Really Like Milk" is #9 on the 13under13 this week. There's a short demo for a Milk video on youtube, but here is part of "The Billy Kelly Show, Episode 1":

Video: Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley and Laurie Berkner's "Future Man, Future Lady" is #8 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think that they have a video for that song, Ziggy does have this one from his new Family Time CD:

Dresser Drawer Dining

The pictures are of Miles and Ella of Soutch Carolina. Mindy did a little Sneak Attack call on them this afternoon and told them that they were going to be eating dinner while sitting in dresser drawers. They did it! Miles thinks it’s pretty funny that Mindy is stuck in a drawer, so she thought it was important that he knew how it felt ;)

Video: Imagination Movers

13under13 Poll for 8Jun2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
6. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah

Last week's results:
10% 1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
8% 2. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2% 3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
27% 4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
8% 5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
0% 6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
5% 7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
0% 8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
5% 9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
2% 10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
5% 11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
21% 12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
2% 13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots

Video: Recess Monkey

Recess Monkey's "Haven't Got A Pet Yet" is #5 on the 13under13 this week. Recess Monkey is an awesome kindie pop group from Seattle, and we just love their creativity and music! Here's "Haven't Got A Pet Yet," but you really should check out their other videos, too!

13under13 - 5 June 2009

Mindy hosted this week and started out with a superhero set in honor of "We R Superheroes" leaving the countdown. While the Milkshake mix is awesome and timely, the Wierd Al one is not so great. Personally, I would have chosen the Rebecca Frezza, Justin Roberts, Ralph's World or ..... over the Weird Al one.

1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (10 weeks)
2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (6 weeks)
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!(9 weeks)
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (8 weeks)
5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (5 weeks)
6. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (7 weeks)
7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (13 weeks)
8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (4 weeks)
9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (3 weeks)
10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (14 weeks)
11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (2 weeks)
12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (20 weeks)
13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (16 weeks)

Video: The Jimmies

The Jimmies's "Peanut Butter Polka" is #5 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think that they have a video for that song, they do have a bunch of really fantastic videos. We love the "Cool to be Uncool" video:

Video: Ben Rudnick and Friends

Ben Rudnick and Friends's "A Frog Named Sam" is #4 on the 13under13 this week. Not only do we love the song, but the animation in the video is pretty awesome fun:

Video: Gustafer Yellowgold

Gustafer Yellowgold's "Panther Stamps Pants" is #3 on the 13under13 this week. The video for that song is pretty cool, but I don't think it is available online (buy the DVD!). Here is one that's on youtube, called "Getting in a Treetop":

Video: Rocknoceros

Rocknoceros's "PINK!" is #2 on the 13under13 this week, and we think that their "PINK!" video is pretty cool:

Is it Kids Place Live? of Adults Place Live? Or Family Place Live?

What do you think? Who in your family listens to Kids Place Live? Do your kids listen on their own? Or do you listen with them? Do you ever listen in when not with your kids? If so, what shows do you listen to?

Visit KPL Fans to participate in the poll! You can vote for more than one category.

Feel free to elaborate in the comments below.

Video: Captain Bogg and Salty

Captian Bogg and Salty's "Never Smile at a Crocodile" is #1 on the 13under13 this week. I don't think they have released a video of that song yet, but here is one that they have made for "Pieces of 8ight":

Absolutely Mom

Noah, the original FOAM, played a trick on Mindy's mom. He called her and told her that she has her won show on KPL!! Absolutely MoM is so super excited to have her own show -- in her pantry.

Visit KPL Fans to vote on whether she should have her own show.

If you vote "Depends," please elaborate in the comments below.

13under13 Poll for 1Jun2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
2. Rocknoceros - Pink!
3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots

Last week's results:
10% 1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
12% 2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
23% 3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2% 4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
2% 5. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
0% 6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2% 7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
2% 8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
5% 9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
10% 10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
7% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
2% 12. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
17% 13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk

13under13 - 29 May 2009

Kenny hosted this week.

1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (9 weeks)
2. Rocknoceros - Pink!(8 weeks)
3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (7 weeks)
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (12 weeks)
5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (5 weeks)
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (13 weeks)
7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (4 weeks)
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (6 weeks)
9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (19 weeks)
10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (3 weeks)
11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (16 weeks)
12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (2 weeks)
13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)

Randy Kaplan at XM - 28 May 2009

Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC for our third time in May! It was so great to see Randy Kaplan perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen him a couple times before, but never for a full show, and it was great! We love his sense of humor and way of blending song and outrageous stories.

While we waited in the lobby for Mindy to come get us and bring us upstairs, weren't we surpised to see Robbie come down. And then Mindy. And then Kenny and Jinx walked in too! Wow! I don't think I've ever seen all four of them in one place! After we went up to the waiting area outside the performane studio, Mindy sat down to rad a story. And Robbie sat on the floor right in front of her. And Kenny sat in his lap. What a silly crew they are!!!

Chloe was thrilled that he did "Shampoo Me" and I was so happy that he played the "Grape Juice Hesitation Blues." He got the audience interacting on songs that they had never heard before. Everyone had a blast, but the loyal KPL listeners were quite anxious for him to get to the two songs that KPL has been playing (over and over) lately. After the show, he hung out with the fans until he had to run to catch his train. Camille and I found it amusing that Randy had the "Ladybug Without Spots" verse order taped to the guitar.

Good Morning Blues

Grape Juice Hesitation Blues

Mosquito Song

The Fire Engine

Shampoo Me

The Lady Bug without Spots

Michael Finnegan

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Loquat Rooftop

Roaches

Over the Rainbow

No Nothin'

Tomorrow

Gotta Get Gone

13under13 Poll for 25May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
5. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
12. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk

Last week's results:
9% 1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
29% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
9% 3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
0% 4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3% 5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
3% 6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3% 7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
9% 8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
12% 9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
3% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
6% 11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
6% 12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
3% 13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

13under13 - 22 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). She started out with a mini-balloon set in honor of Lunch Money's "It Only Takes One Night to Make a Balloon Your Friend," which is past its freshness date.

1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(7 weeks)
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (8 weeks)
3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (11 weeks)
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (6 weeks)
5. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (5 weeks)
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (12 weeks)
7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (4 weeks)
8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (18 weeks)
9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (15 weeks)
(oops MiNDY, sounds like you played superheroes twice...)
10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (3 weeks)
11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (2 weeks)
12. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)
13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)

Traveling Roadshow

From the KPL website:

3RD Annual Traveling Roadshow on Kids Place Live!

The Traveling RoadShow is back! Once again, we’re teaming up with the Children's Miracle Network for a cross-country broadcast tour to raise money and awareness for local Children's Hospitals all across North America. We'll bring microphones, tape recorders, video cameras and assorted goodies on the road with us as we visit 11 different Children's Hospitals in 14 days and broadcast a new show from a different hospital every day, starting the day after Memorial Day.

We can't wait to introduce you to some of the amazing kids who will be part of this year's RoadShow. There’s probably a Children’s Hospital in your area, and that means that there are some really brave kids and families facing some big-time problems. You and I can't make this stuff go away on our own, but we CAN help! Money buys medicines, builds buildings, and pays for all of the equipment that doctors and nurses use to treat critically ill children. Ask your Mom and Dad to donate now! Childrensmiraclenetwork.org

Also, if you are shopping with your adults in WalMart or Sam’s Club between May 1st and June 14th, ask about donating a dollar to the Children’s Miracle Network at the checkout counter. (Maybe you could ask Mom or Dad for that instead of those skittles you were eye-ing-up...). The money will go to help support the local Children's Hospital in your area and the Children's Miracle Network.

Just like years past, if you have a special story you'd like to share about your local Children's Hospital or the RoadShow, send an email to request116@sirius-radio.com or xmkids@xmradio.com and put "Road Show" in the subject line.

See ya' on the road!
Mindy, Robbie, Kenny and Jinx

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Tuesday May 26 | Washington DC | 7 am - 11 am ET
Children's National Medical Center

Wednesday May 27 | New Orleans, LA | 7 am - 11 am ET
Children’s Hospital – New Orleans

Thursday May 28 | Memphis, TN
La Bonheur Children’s Medical Center | 7 am - 11 am ET

Friday May 29 | Indianapolis, IN | 7 am - 11 am ET
Riley Hospital for Children

Saturday May 30 | Spokane, WA | 10 am – 2 am ET
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

Monday June 1 | Madera, CA | 7 pm - 11 pm ET
Children’s Hospital of Central California

Tuesday June 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 7 pm -11 pm ET
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Wednesday, June 3 | Fort Worth, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
Cook Children's Medical Center

Thursday June 4 | Austin, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas

Friday June 5 | St. Petersburg, FL| 3 pm - 7 am ET
All Children's Hospital

Saturday June 6 | Orlando, FL| 10 am – 2 pm ET
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

13under13 Poll for 18May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

Last week's results:
31% 1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2% 3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2% 4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
20% 5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
2% 6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
0% 7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
0% 8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
5% 9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
5% 10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
8% 11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
11% 12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
5% 13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

13under13 - 15 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Ziggy Marley's new CD Family Time.

1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(6 weeks)
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (10 weeks)
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (7 weeks)
4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (11 weeks)
5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (5 weeks)
6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (17 weeks)
7. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (4 weeks)
8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (14 weeks)
9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (3 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (8 weeks)
11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (2 weeks)
12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)
13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)

Books of Wonder - Peter Glassman

On yesterday's show, Mindy interviewed Peter Glassman, the owner of Books of Wonder, "New York City's oldest and largest independent children's bookstore, as well as the city's leading specialist in children's literature both new and old."

They talked about a number of great series for kids to read. One series that he mentioned is the Oz Series books. Camille has read all 14 books in the original series, however, what was very interesting was to learn more about the history of the books, like that one came out every year right before Christmas, and giving these books turned into a Christmas tradition.

Another favorite of Peter's was Half-Magic by Edward Eager. Camille and I have enjoyed many of the books in this series as well. Even though the books were written in the 1950's, they are timeless in some sense.

Another series he talked about was Sluggers, which Chloe thinks sounds pretty awesome.

Camille and Chloe can't wait to get to NYC and visit Peter Glassman's Books of Wonder store!

Billy Jonas at the Rumpus Room

Last Friday (how have I gotten so far behind??), we were lucky enough to be able to get to see Billy Jonas live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio (aka Rumpus Room).

Along with getting to go to an awesome live concert, we also met up with new and old friends. Everyone was so nice, and so happy to be there for the concert. I "re"met someone from past Rumpus Room shows (Kit, thank you for being was SO nice and friendly) and chatted a bit with the mom of Scrap Metal creator Danny - Chloe was fascinated with Danny, but too shy to say anything to him. We also enjoyed being with a fellow kids' music blogger, OWTK Jeff and his family. And, of course, Chloe loved being with her BFF + .5, Mindy. I felt so lucky to be a part of the Kids Place Live family!

On top of all that, we were thrilled to be a part of the audience at the Billy Jonas show. Billy entertained us all and happily described the "reclaimed" instruments that he used in his bangin' and sangin'. He sang some of our favorites but also made up a new song on the spot, called "Ducks and Racecars." The kids really got into the call and response parts and the fireworks applause, too.

We look forward to hearing this show on the radio some day soon!

13under13 Poll for 11May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

Last week's results:
7% 1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
32% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
7% 4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
0% 5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
7% 6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
10% 7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
7% 8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
0% 9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
7% 10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
10% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
0& 12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
7% 13. Mystery Song -- ?????

13under13 - 8 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Recess Monkey's new CD Field Trip (hooray!). And I also found out that last week's new entry is from The Jimmies (that was a surprise for me); we love The Jimmies, so we are double excited!

1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (9 weeks)
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (10 weeks)
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!(5 weeks)
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (16 weeks)
5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (6 weeks)
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (4 weeks)
7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (13 weeks)
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (3 weeks)
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (7 weeks)
10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (15 weeks)
11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (2 weeks)
12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)
13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (debut)

Past Freshness Date
They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

Be the 100th KPL Facebook Group Member

What do you win? Well, nothing, but still it would be cool wouldn't it? There are already 99 members, and you could be the 100th!

Kids Place Live Group on Facebook

13under13 Poll for 4May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
13. Mystery Song -- ?????

Last week's results:
10% 1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
4% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
4% 3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
46% 4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2% 5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
0% 6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
0% 7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
10% 8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
2% 9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
8% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
6% 11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
4% 12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
0% 13. John Carlin - Tag Song

13under13 - 1 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week but I missed listening at my usual time due to being at XM on Friday evening. I then missed in on Saturday due to traveling by train and being at a cool kids' music event (even Mindy was there). I did manage to catch some of it on Sunday, but missed the start, so I can't figure out what #13 is! Let me know if you know, kthx.

So I don't know who entered the 13under13 and just guessed at who left it.

1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (9 weeks)
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (8 weeks)
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (15 weeks)
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!(4 weeks)
5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (12 weeks)
6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (5 weeks)
7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (14 weeks)
8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (3 weeks)
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (2 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (6 weeks)
11. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (17 weeks)
12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

13. What is #13?

Past Freshness Date
John Carlin - Tag Song (9 weeks)

The Sippy Cups at the Rumpus Room

Photos, Video and Recap here.

Today we took metro over to XM for a Rumpus Room concert featuring The Sippy Cups. We loved being back in the building, seeing Mindy and hearing a wonderful concert by The Sippy Cups. Mindy even got to be a circus performer during the show!




Photos, Video and Recap here.

Changes at KPL

First Mindy has changed from 3-7pm to a shorter 3-6pm. We're still not used to her shorter show, though it is nice to hear Robbie a little earlier in the evening.

Now, I just noticed that the Friday evening lineup has been shifted as well. Instead of 13under13 at 10pm and the weekly "special" at 11pm (ET), the 13under13 will be at 8pm and the special at 9pm. I like that change!

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

Did you catch the show?? Were you able to go?? Please share any thoughts or photos, we'd love to hear. (We were up in the woods and not able to tune in......) I hope that the concert was amazing and that the band was rocking out!

13under13 Poll for 27Apr2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
13. John Carlin - Tag Song

Last week's results:
3% 1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
0% 2. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
14% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3% 4. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
11% 5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
29% 6. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
0% 7. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
3% 8. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
11% 9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
0% 10. John Carlin - Tag Song
11% 11. Rocknoceros - Pink!
11% 12. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
0% 13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants

Interview - Sally Ride

While we only caught part of the interview (we were up in the mountains where we had "shadows") with Sally Ride, my girls were left with a very lasting impression. I think that Mindy and Sally talking together is one of the absolute, very best things that we have ever heard on Kids Place Live, no kidding. While we love the music and book interviews, and even more the interviews with people with cool jobs (like that LEGO design guy), this one topped them all. Sally has been into outer space. And she shared it with the kids. The awesome, so called "immature" fun of being in space -- like juice balls in space.... along with her mom's fear of Sally's mission. I am always so happy to hear when adults with extremely interesting, high-pressure jobs can still find the fun and relate that fun to the kids.

So thank you Sally Ride and Mindy, for one of the most awesome KPL interviews ever.

13under13 - 24 Apr 2009

Mindy hosted this week and started of with a Billy Jonas set in honor of "What Kind of Dog are You?" falling off the 13under132 after a nice run. I was thrilled to see "Kick It" join the ranking, though a little surprised that it wasn't that new Hannah Montana song (that I really don't like....).

1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (15 weeks)
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (8 weeks)
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (11 weeks)
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (7 weeks)
5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (13 weeks)
6. Rocknoceros - Pink!(3 weeks)
7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (4 weeks)
8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (16 weeks)
9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (6 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (5 weeks)
11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (2 weeks)
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (debut)
13. John Carlin - Tag Song (9 weeks)

Past Freshness Date
Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You? (16 weeks)

Book Hour - Jennifer Ward

On Mindy's show today, she was joined by Jennifer Ward author of I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature.

The activities sound pretty interesting, although basic. My kids (who are likely older than the target) love to get outside and do their own thing and really don't like for me to direct them, so I'm not sure it would work for us. The advice given on the show is mostly "natural" to us already. But I will likely put it on my library list to peruse further before deciding on whether it would be useful to us.

Mindy made a great point : Kids can help us slow down and we need to be sure to slow down for them instead of asking them to speed up for us.

Again, so natural for us: Don't inhibit the play. Who cares if the clothes get dirty? My kids are almost never sick, and I have never been germ-wary. They have built up some great immunity, I believe.

Visit Authors for Earth Day
and Jennifer Ward's site.

Her newest book is for pre-teens Let's Go Outside.

Book Hour - JDRFI Doggie Treat Cook Book

Today Mindy interviewed j. Bernard Ralph, author of The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Doggie Treat Cook Book.

He described many of the doggie treats in the book and talked about how he will write many more ....

Listen to Your Buds

This new Listen To Your Buds initiative aims to put kids in charge of their long-term hearing health. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month.

About 1,500 Washington, DC, metro area elementary students will attend a fun and informative “Listen To Your Buds” concert with artist Billy Jonas at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium. The event starts at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 29th and will be emceed by “Absolutely Mindy” from Sirius-XM Satellite Radio’s Kids Place Live channel.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Parents' Choice Foundation have formed a national coalition of leading musicians who are popular with young children to promote safe usage of personal audio technology. The first "Listen To Your Buds" concert was held in Chicago in November, and the organizations plan more events for school children in Los Angeles and New Orleans later this year. Visit www.listentoyourbuds.org to see a video showing the kids’ energetic reaction to this first event.

Many kids depend on personal audio technology to listen to music, play games and talk on the phone. The technology itself is not the problem, but the length of time and volume levels may pose a threat to future hearing. A new public awareness campaign aims to educate kids to develop healthy habits before they suffer permanent hearing loss.

Did you know?...
...sustained listening to sounds over 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.
…a newly announced European Union sponsored study found that listening to sounds at high volumes for more than an hour a day each week will likely cause permanent hearing loss after five years.
… that research published in August predicts that the prevalence of hearing loss in the United States will rise significantly due to the growing use of personal audio technology, among other factors.
… that a recent poll shows that more than half of high school students report at least one symptom of hearing loss.
… that you can protect your kids’ hearing by simply turning down the volume; limiting listening time; and upgrading headphones.

13under13 Poll for 20Apr2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
4. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
6. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
7. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
8. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
10. John Carlin - Tag Song
11. Rocknoceros - Pink!
12. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants

Last week's results:
9% 1. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
12% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3% 3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
3% 4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
25% 5. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
18% 6. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
0% 7. John Carlin - Tag Song
0% 8. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
0% 9. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
3% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
6% 11. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
3% 12. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly
15% 13. Rocknoceros - Pink!

Rumpus Room - Rocknoceros

Yesterday, we went to the release party for Rocknoceros's new CD PINK! And how exciting to hear them, yet again today, on Kids Place Live! Chloe LOVES the song PINK! and even had a dream about the song "Put A Hat On...."

Rhett helped out with the sound; he's learning the ropes early! What a fun Rumpus Room -- we were hoping to be there in the studio, but the plans (not our, cough, cough) changed. Oh well. Seeing them Jammin' Java was just as awesome!

PINK!

Put A Hat On

Train Song

Red

Gonna Get A Haircut

Get Up

Brush Your Teeth

Colonel the Purple Turtle

These Hands

Virginia

Mr. Airplane Man

Count Your Fingers

Don't Give Up

Playground

Can You Tell Time?

Apollo

Boogie Woogie

Rocknoceros

13under13 - 17Apr2009

Robbie hosted this week and started of with a little baseball set. So happy to see Gustafer join the fray!

1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (7 weeks)
2. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (12 weeks)
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (14 weeks)
4. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (10 weeks)
5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (15 weeks)
6. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (6 weeks)
7. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (5 weeks)
8. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (3 weeks)
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (4 weeks)
10. John Carlin - Tag Song (8 weeks)
11. Rocknoceros - Pink!(2 weeks)
12. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You? (16 weeks)
13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly (18 weeks)

Mindy and Zooglobble

Mindy "sneak attacked" Stefan Shepard from Zooglobble.com. Stefan is the "wizard" of kindie rock; keeping his ear to the ground, keeping everyone up-to-date on the latest news in kids' music.

Stefan talked about his recent "KidVid Tournament 2009" and how Secret Agent 23 Skidoo won against The Jimmies by, get this, 23 votes! Stefan and Mindy tried to Sneak Attack Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, but got the machine and left a rambling message (what else).

Stefan mentioned the new Ziggy Marley CD as well as the Renee and Jeremy CD coming soon -- we hope that KPL picks up a track from it.

Stefan mentioned that he loves the unpredictability of the Absolutely Mindy show, as do we.......

13under13 Poll for 13Apr2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
5. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
6. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
7. John Carlin - Tag Song
8. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
9. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
12. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly
13. Rocknoceros - Pink!

Last week's results:
2% 1. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheroes
5% 2. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
2% 3. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon
5% 4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
11% 5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
2% 6. John Carlin - Tag Song
0% 7. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
38% 8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
7% 9. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly
0% 10. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
2% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11% 12. SteveSongs - Giant
2% 13. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile

Baseball Songs

This weekend, the special presentation on KPL was "Baseball Songs".

But really, no "Baseball Dreams" from Ralph's World?? Di I miss it? If not, how disappointing.

Justin Roberts - Pop Fly

Peter, Paul and Mary - Right Field

Milkshake - Baseball

Brooks and Dunn - Keep On Swinging

Peter Himmelman - Basbeball Tips with Professor Buckley

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - T-E-A-M

Talkin' Baseball - Terry Cashman (I think, no info came across the feed)

Tom Paxton - The Baseball Kids

Bill Harley - Love of the Game

John Fogerty - Centerfield

Eddie from Ohio - Catchers Drummers Anchormen

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello - Who's on First

Peter Himmelman - Roll Around

Willie Dixon & McKinley Mitchell - That Last Home Run

Brooks & Dunn - Swing It

Tom Paxton - The Monkey's Baseball Game

Smash Mouth - All Star ('89)

Smash Mouth - All Star ('99)

Chicken Litte - We Are the Champions


For more baseball songs, see Zooglobble's List of Baseball Songs

13under13 - 10Apr2009

Mindy started off with a little set of SteveSongs songs. I guess to lament that he is leaving the 13under13 after having been on for a VERY long time. We love Steve, but it is time for something new in the countdown. Too bad that he left the countdown just days before we will see him play at the White House (fingers crossed).

My kids are totaly ga-ga over Pink!, so they are thrilled with the new song. If everything works out, we'll see Rocknoceros this week too.... WOW!

1. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (11 weeks)
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (6 weeks)
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (9 weeks)
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (13 weeks)
5. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (5 weeks)
6. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (14 weeks)
7. John Carlin - Tag Song (7 weeks)
8. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (4 weeks)
9. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You? (15 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (3 weeks)

Huh? Mindy said she was going to play Captain Bogg, but then she played "Henrietta's Hair" Guess no pirate music for us.

11. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (2 weeks)
12. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly (17 weeks)
13. Rocknoceros - Pink!(debut)

Past Freshness Date
SteveSongs - Giant (22 weeks)

13under13 Poll for 6Apr2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheroes
2. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon
4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
6. John Carlin - Tag Song
7. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
9. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly
10. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
12. SteveSongs - Giant
13. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile


Last week's results:
12% 1. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheroes
5% 2. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon
5% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
12% 4. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
0% 5. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
0% 6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
0% 7. John Carlin - Tag Song
5% 8. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly
2% 9. SteveSongs - Giant
46% 10. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
0% 11. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
5% 12. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
5% 13. Jenny Lewis - Barking at the Moon

13 under 13 - 3Apr2009

Kenny hosted this week. No surprises on any side. Barking at the Moon had a great run, and I expected to see Captain Bogg and Salty enter the list last week, so I'm happy to see it finally here.

1. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (8 weeks)
2. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (12 weeks)
3. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (10 weeks)
4 Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (5 weeks)
5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (13 weeks)
6. John Carlin - Tag Song (6 weeks)
7. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You? (14 weeks)
8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (4 weeks)
9. Johnny Bregar - Dragonfly (16 weeks)
10. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (3 weeks)
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (2 weeks)
12. SteveSongs - Giant (22 weeks)
13. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Jenny Lewis - Barking at the Moon (16 weeks)

What Doctor Noize had to Say About Mindy

A Wee Bit Of Clarification On Yesterday’s Noizeletter…:

For those with XM Radio... You may have heard me on XM Kids Radio yesterday. XM Kids Program Director, Absolutely Mindy, called me live on her nationally broadcast show yesterday to assist me in perpetrating this little hoax to a nationwide audience. People like Mindy do not come around very often; when they do they are generally institutionalized. I love Mindy so much -- she is like those legendary DJ's in the early days of rock radio with an unerring sense of fun who played and said whatever they liked on air. Mindy is planning to play my fake High School Musical 4 track Follow Your Dreams on air a few times in the next week. This is because she is Absolutely Crazy. So listen for it! Her show is great.

Lauire Berkner Concert Contest

Did you hear what Mindy just said?

Go HERE to enter to win tickets to a live Laurie Berkner concert at Sirius in NYC.

If you win, please send us a report!

The details, copied from the Sirius XM site:

The Laurie Berkner Band is coming to SIRIUS XM to perform a very special concert for Kids Place Live listeners on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from the SIRIUS XM studios in NYC. If you will be in the New York City area, SIRIUS XM is giving you and a guest the chance to be a part of the in-studio audience for this up-close event! Enter here for your chance to be one of the first fifteen to receive an invitation to join Laurie and her band in the SIRIUS XM studios. Space is limited and invitations will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. SIRIUS XM is NOT responsible for any transportation to and from the event. Entrant must be 18 or older to enter.