Today with tonies
Join hosts Sam and Tim every week for games, ridiculously silly challenges, learning in disguise, hilarious jokes and more. Perfect for little listeners aged 4 to 7! To get access to daily episodes of Today with tonies go to tonies.com/podcast
Tue, April 15, 2025
Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs.
Did you know grasshoppers keep their ears on their BELLY? Fun facts and adventure await in this episode of Today with Tonies. Join the bubbling bucket, Sam and the return of Tim the Brave as he routes around comfy rugs, giant rhubarb sticks, and Colin the squishy kangaroo to find today’s challenges. Little listeners can relax with a flying bird meditation in Unwind Your Mind, and then a Copy Cats challenge will get everyone clapping. Joke: How do dogs speak to their friends? Punchline: On their mobile bone! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, April 08, 2025
Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses
Buckle up for a fun-filled ride on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam are back with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, learning, and surprises. Tim reveals a fun fact about the word muscle: did you know muscle comes from the Roman word for little mouse? Afterwards, Tim and Sam get the giggles in Don't Make Me Laugh with their super silly stories. Finally The Bubbling Bucket answers listener Dahlia's question: Why do animals need shells? Learn this and much much more in this fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Joke: Why does a hat never wait for you? Punchline: Because it goes on a-head! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, April 01, 2025
Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans
It’s time for an April Fool’s Day Special on Today with Tonies! Tim, Sam, and the ever-mysterious Bubbling Bucket are ready for a show packed with surprises! Uncover the history behind this prank-filled day, whilst discovering the surprising answer to yesterday’s question: Did you know birds can’t taste spicy food?! Also, can you guess what “fold,” “orchestra,” and “flotilla” refer to? Finally, Sam and Tim head to an ice hotel for today’s second challenge, Have a Bit of Sense. Joke: What is a cat's favorite dessert? Punchline: M-ice Cream! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, March 25, 2025
Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses
Tim and Sam are back again for another fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Did you know that we’re actually tallest, first thing in the morning? Plus, our Big Bubbling Bucket is here to share two challenges: What's That Racket? where listeners and presenters guess everyday sounds, and Where in the World? as we all try to guess where we’re flying to today. Here’s a clue: a famous waterfall, in a country with a maple leaf on it’s flag! Joke: What do you call a bear that’s been caught in the rain Punchline: A drizzly bear! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, March 18, 2025
Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool
Tim and Sam kick things off with a wildly wonderful animal fact - did you know giraffes hum in the dark to find each other? Our first challenge of the day is a relaxing one, with Unwind Your Mind - where little listeners can imagine their worries floating away as bubbles in the breeze. Next, Tim and Sam guess along to jokes from everyone at home in a game of Punchline Puzzle - do you know what the punchline to this joke is? Why do scissors always win relay races… Guess along at home! Joke: Where do baby monkeys sleep? Punchline: In an ape-ricot! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, March 11, 2025
Glowing Dragons and Peaceful Trees
In this episode, Tim the Brave and Sam the Challenger and a Bubbling Bucket filled with glowing paper lanterns, squishy dragons and golden sheep take on two fun-filled challenges! First up - it’s Beat the Clock, the 30 second speed quiz to list as many things you can find in your kitchen in less than 30 seconds! Then it’s time to unwind with a calming tree meditation. Little ones are guided to imagine themselves with roots and branches as they sway in the breeze in this week’s Unwind Your Mind. Joke: What do you call a cow in an earthquake? Punchline: A milk-shake! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, March 04, 2025
Pancakes, Snuggly sweaters and dancing seahorses
It’s Pancake Day, and that’s not the only treat you can look forward to with today's episode of Today with Tonies! Join our trio (Sam, Tim and the Big Bubbling Bucket) as they play Don't Make Me Laugh: can you keep a straight face through a list of silly birthday wishes and the wackiest zoo tour ever?! Hear Sam and Tim share all the happy moments that made YOU jump for joy this week in Good News Only! It's an episode packed with giggles, positivity and… pancakes! Joke: What is a football player’s jewellery made of? Punchline: Goooooooooaaaaal-d! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, February 25, 2025
Dancing Robots and Cat Facts
Step into a new world of fun in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Tim and Sam for a battle of rhymes in the challenge Rhyme Time Tattle Battle. What words can you rhyme with ‘great’ in this rhyming game? Then, little listeners can test their feline knowledge in a trivia game of True or False. What cat fact do you think is false from the three? Plus, have a peek inside the ever changing and always exciting Bubbling Bucket which today is filled with tiny robots that dance and twirl, sparkly clothes that shimmer and shine, and the cutest and squishiest toy foxes you've ever seen! Joke: What’s a polar bear’s favourite part of a cake? Punchline: The Icing! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, February 18, 2025
Terry the Tortoise, toothbrushes & mushrooms!
Think fast and have fun with the latest episode of Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam take on Beat the Clock , racing to name as many breakfast foods as possible in 30 seconds—can you keep up? Then, relax with Unwind Your Mind , a soothing rainbow meditation to recharge your energy. Plus, just how old is the world's oldest cake? (Hint: very old!) Tune in to find out! Joke: What do you call a train that’s painted red and orange and yellow and green and blue and indigo and violet? Punchline: A train-bow! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, February 11, 2025
Wiggly Noodles, marbles and water bottles
Get ready for giggles in the latest episode of Today with Tonies! The Bubbling Bucket, Tim, Sam and listeners at home take on the Don’t Make Me Laugh challenge. Can you keep a straight face whilst listening to these weird and wacky made up stories? Plus, Sam and Tim hear joyful listeners' news in Good News Only. There is so much to celebrate in today’s episode, make sure you listen along. Joke: What do you call a dog that can drive Punchline: Car-pet! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, February 04, 2025
Marshmallow pigs, motorbikes & magazines
In today’s episode of Today with Tonies, join Tim and Sam and the Bubbling Bucket as they find the answers to curious questions like: ‘what animal gets noisier before it rains?’. Little listeners can guess along at home in the sound guessing game called: What’s That Racket. And get ready for a trip to an unknown location as Sam and Tim discover where and what The Acropolis is, in the game: Where in the World. Joke: How do you know the sea is friendly? Punchline: It’s always waving! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, January 28, 2025
Silver ball-bearings, swans and sausage sandwiches!
Did you know 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun? Mind-blowing isn’t it! Join Sam, Tim, and the bubbling bucket for more fun facts like that, as well as laughs, and challenges. First, it’s Don’t Make Me Laugh —a side-splitting 30-second game where they try (and fail) to keep a straight face while describing silly scenarios, like naming a pretend pet gorilla! Then, it’s Good News Only , sharing heartwarming stories from you, our incredible listeners. You don’t want to miss it! Joke: What do you call a comet made of sausages Punchline: A meat-eor! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, January 21, 2025
Mini instrument, dancing giraffes & skateboards
What’s the most popular letter in the alphabet? Hint: there are two in “the big bubbling bucket!” Join Sam and Tim on Today with Tonies for a fun-packed episode! First up, it’s Rhyme Time Tattle Battle , where little listeners can join the wordplay fun. Then, in True or False , Sam and Tim reveal which of three moon facts isn’t true. Don’t miss out on the adventure! Joke: What sort of nuts grow on the moon? Punchline: Astro-nuts! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, January 14, 2025
Racing cars, cheetahs & rockets
Which tree predicts rain? Find out in this fact packed episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim, and the ever so fun bubbling bucket of surprises are here to entertain with model racing cars, squishy cheetahs, and rockets! Little ones can play along in an elephant themed round of True or False, and then hear Good News Only: positive stories submitted by other amazing listeners. Joke: What animal is the best at playing football? Punchline: A score-pion! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, January 07, 2025
Frogs, Balloon Breathing and Fluffy Towels
Fun Fact of the Day: did you know the world’s longest word is over 189,819 (phew) letters long? Find out what this word is, along with a host of other facts and surprises in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Sam, Tim and the bubbling bucket full of fluffy warm towels, plushie frogs, and microscopes in today’s episode. Little ones can relax along to a guided meditation of balloon tummy breathing with Unwind Your Mind. Then laugh along with Punchline Puzzle: the game where Tim and Sam guess the punchlines to your funniest jokes. Joke: What is a sailor’s favourite meal? Punchline: Fish and Ships! We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Tue, December 31, 2024
Hogmanay, Unicorns, and New Years Resolutions
In this festive episode of Today with Tonies, we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve (or Hogmanay for our Scottish friends!) with a game of True or False. Tim and Sam explore three fascinating New Year’s traditions from around the world: do Spanish people really eat a grape for each chime of the clock at midnight? Do people in Colombia carry an empty suitcase around to welcome a year full of travel? Or do Greek people throw feathers out of windows to banish bad luck? Test your knowledge and see if you can spot the truth! Then, it’s time to get moving with a lively game of Musical Statues. Join in the fun, and don’t forget to freeze when the music stops. If you’re looking for the punchline to Sam’s joke, take a peek below! Joke: What do you call a man with a rubber toe? Punchline: Rub-er-toe! We hope your family is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast Want to get in touch? Send a voice note or email to Tim and Sam at today@tonies.co.uk
Trailer · Mon, April 01, 2024
Introducing Today with tonies
Join hosts Sam and Tim every week for games, ridiculously silly challenges, learning in disguise, hilarious jokes and more. Perfect for little listeners aged 4 to 7! To get access to daily episodes of Today with tonies go to tonies.com/podcast
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