It's back! The OWTK Kid's Music Monthly Podcast coming at you fresh with 10 songs representing the best and brightest of modern all-ages alternative family music. New songs this month from The Not-Its!, Pointed Man Band, Gustafer Yellowgold, Ok

A Special OWTK Podcast Announcement

Dec 4th, 2018 1m 18s

After 6 1/2 years and 91 episodes, the OWTK Kid's Music Monthly Podcast is...changing. Listen to this special announcement and come back soon for the new version of your favorite indie family music podcast.

October 2018

Oct 2nd, 2018 26m 56s

Lots of new music on this shorter-than-usual episode! Hear new songs from Best Coast, The Not-Its!, Frances England, Mike Phirman, Mister G and more! Enjoy the best and brightest of modern family music.

September 2018

Sep 1st, 2018 33m 18s

Welcome back! I've missed you and have returned to deliver new music from Frances England, The Not-Its!, Dan Zanes, Red Yarn and more to make your back to school season sound sweet and usher in the start of fall with brilliant new all-ages musi

July 2018

Jul 9th, 2018 35m 9s

On this episode of the OWTK Kid's Music Monthly, hear the first single from Best Coast's debut all-ages record, a track from Recess Monkey's new Family Photo Album, plus new songs by Kira Willey, Huck & Lilly, and Lucy Kalantari. In addition to

June 2018

Jun 5th, 2018 33m 55s

I squeeze 11 fantastic songs from 11 fantastic bands and artists into this June 2018 episode of the OWTK Kid's Music Monthly Podcast so I know you and your kids will have a fantastic time listening together. Enjoy new songs from The Pop Ups, Re

2018 Kidchella Special

May 14th, 2018 30m 40s

Listen up! Here's the official reveal of the 2018 Kidchella Summer Concert Series lineup! You'll hear a song from each of the wonderful bands coming to Philadelphia's Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse for the 2018 Kidchella Concert Series

May 2018

May 1st, 2018 57m 17s

A MEGA 15-song episode delivered on time and featuring brand new kindie songs by Red Yarn, Josh and the Jamtones, Big Block Singsong, plus new-but-not-brand-new tracks from The Alphabet Rockers, KB Whirly, The Bazillions, Lard Dog and Lucky Dia

April 2018

Apr 9th, 2018 34m 40s

The best and brightest of modern family music, delivered straight into your ears! Hear new music this month from Lisa Loeb, Chibi Kodama, Josh Lovelace (of NEEDTOBREATHE) with Spirit Family Reunion, Bears and Lions, Jazzy Ash, Karen K, and more

March 2018

Mar 15th, 2018 37m 44s

Where has the time gone?! Yes, it is true, I'm a little late in delivering this episode but it is so worth the wait! Hear brand new songs from Big Block Singsong, Josh & The Jamtones, Chibi Kodama, Bears & Lions, Lard Dog and a track from the d

February 2018

Jan 29th, 2018 56m 3s

Short month, long podcast! Enjoy 15 songs this month, including a track from each Grammy nominated children's album this year, from the likes of Randy Kaplan, Doctor Noize, Karen K, Caspar Babypants, the kid's music debut of Shawn Colvin, and s

December 2017 Holiday-ish Special!

Dec 1st, 2017 37m 53s

Happy December! This month, I've got a mixed bag of brand new original holiday tunes and brand new original year-round songs from the best & brightest of modern family music. You and your kids will hear the world premiere of Lard Dog's "Christm

November 2017

Nov 1st, 2017 53m 48s

I missed October so I'm making it up to you and your kids with an extra-fun, jam-packed November episode overflowing with new songs from The Alphabet Rockers, Jack Forman (of Recess Monkey), KB Whirly, Lard Dog, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Ba

OWTK Kindie Conversation Series #3 -- Randy Kaplan (Part 1)

Sep 15th, 2017 41m 43s

This month I chat with kindie troubadour Randy Kaplan about the origin of his thoughtfully hilarious songs, his love affair with musical theater, how his music shapeshifts in meaning and understanding as our kids grow up, and finally he explain

September 2017

Sep 1st, 2017 39m 12s

We dig a bit deeper into the new Lucky Diaz and Gustafer Yellowgold albums, hear what Jack Forman of Recess Monkey is up to with his debut solo record, get woke by The Alphabet Rockers, and welcome Jess Penner into the kindie music world. Plus

OWTK Kindie Conversation Series #2 -- Gustafer Yellowgold

Aug 14th, 2017 55m 28s

On the 2nd installment of the OWTK Kindie Conversation Series Gustafer Yellowgold creator Morgan Taylor talks the origin of his creation, his new album Brighter Side, the role of plush toys in his brand, playing live without a projection screen

August 2017

Aug 1st, 2017 40m 24s

BRAND NEW MUSIC this month from Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Gustafer Yellowgold, Joanie Leeds, Randy Kaplan, The Bazillions, Mister G, Jazzy Ash and more! Tune into the Golden Age of Family Music!

July 2017 Alaska to Atlantic Cross Country Road Trip Special

Jul 13th, 2017 44m 38s

This episode has been generously sponsored by Kia and Carnival Cruise Line. Kia supported the road trip portion of this trip with a brand new Sedona minivan and Carnival put my family on the Legend for a cruise to Alaska. On this July 2017 Alas

June 2017 Kidchella Special

Jun 1st, 2017 43m 6s

Listen in as the OWTK podcast celebrates the 2017 Kidchella summer concert series at the Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia. Hear 2 songs from each artist playing the series this summer: Karen K and the Jitterbugs, The Deedle Deedle Dees

OWTK Kindie Conversations: Dan Elliott of Pointed Man Band

May 15th, 2017 47m 1s

The first in a new series of mid-month podcast episodes, the OWTK Kindie Conversation Series will feature the best and brightest songwriters and musicians crafting songs and albums for modern families. In this debut episode, we speak at length

May 2017

May 1st, 2017 40m 23s

Brand new music this month from Mista Cookie Jar, Pointed Man Band, and Shine & The Moonbeams! Plus, hear songs from Bunny Clogs, The Singing Lizard, The Alphabet Rockers and more! This episode sponsored by Cricket Media and Clorox.

April 2017

Apr 1st, 2017 31m 18s

Brand new music this month from Shine and the Moonbeams, Stacey Peasley, Red Yarn, Pointed Man Band and Spring Bees! This episode sponsored by Clorox and by my unique spring cleaning tradition.

March 2017

Mar 1st, 2017 35m 48s

SO MUCH NEW MUSIC! Hear fresh cuts from the new albums by StevenSteven, Randy Kaplan, Red Yarn, Chibi Kodama and The Moonlights. Enjoy sharing the Golden Age of Family Music with your kids. **This episode is sponsored by Clorox and also by Cric

February 2017 Grammy Award Special

Feb 1st, 2017 56m 28s

In this special episode of the OWTK podcast, host Jeff Bogle spins 3 songs by each band/artist nominated for a 2017 Best Children's Album Grammy: Okee Dokee Brothers, Brady Rymer, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Frances England and Recess Monkey. You'l

December 2016 Christmas Music Special

Dec 7th, 2016 31m 9s

This December 2016 Christmas Music Special includes original Christmas songs from Mista Cookie Jar, Brady Rymer, Todd McHatton, Lucky Diaz, Billy Kelly and more, including the greatest Christmas song ever by Mista Cookie Jar. Enjoy!