Kids Talk Media

S5 E3: Vivian (age 8) + Ellie (age 7) Nov 04, 2024

In this episode we meet Ellie (age 7) and Vivian (age 8). They would have been happy to talk about Taylor Swift for the entire podcast, but talking about music led to conversations about Alexa and Siri, and then to the difference between Roblox and Minecraft. Plus, Floor is Lava, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Cocomelon Lane, Toca Boca, My Little Pony and more. Enjoy!

S5 E2: Katherine + Chloe (age 7) Sep 15, 2024

In this episode we meet Katherine and Chloe, age 7. They were finishing second grade when we recorded our interview. You'll hear their thoughts about Bluey, Roblox, and Taylor Swift, plus the Barbie movie, talking to Alexa, and of course, YouTube! I hope you enjoy this episode.

S5 E1: Olivia + Lena (age 7) Aug 01, 2024

In this episode we meet Olivia and Lena, ages 7 and 8. They’ve just finished second grade and they’ve been spending a lot of time singing along to Taylor Swift and the Era’s Tour movie. They text family and friends through Messenger Kids and they love the games Slice Master and Typing Club. Who influences their media choices most? Listen to the podcast and find out. I hope you enjoy this episode.

S4 E3: Kasper + Luke (age 10) Dec 18, 2023

Meet 10-year-old friends, Kasper and Luke. Their favorites include The Legend of Zelda video game, and Death of the Wild, music by Metallica, the Netflix series Grizzy and the Lemmings, and creating their own games using Scratch. They talk about family media time, how they feel about explicit lyrics, and learning filmmaking in school. This is our last episode featuring kids from Australia…at least until I return!

Hope you enjoy this episode.

S4 E2: Margot + Ivy (age 7) Nov 20, 2023

Continuing our series of episodes with children in Australia, this episode features 7-year-old friends Margot and Ivy. We talked about the songs and movies that make them laugh-- have you heard the “Never-ending poop song”?—and a few that scare them—like E.T. and Wednesday. They have little interest in TikTok and really aren’t sure what people use it for. Although that doesn’t stop them from knowing a few TikTok dances. But the item they can’t wait to have? a mobile phone! That, and access to the Taylor Swift concert movie. They know the words to lots of her songs—of course! We talked about Bluey, Minecraft, and loads more. Give it a listen. Hear real kids in their own words talking about the media in their lives. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Other media they mention?

Izzy's Koala World- Netflix series in Australia

Grizzy & the Lemmings - Netflix series in Australia

Kiki’s Delivery Service- Japanese animated film

My Neighbor Tortoro - Japanese animated film

Howl’s Moving Castle- Japanese animated film

Taylor Swift

One Direction

Song, “I’m a banana”

Song, “Cows with guns”

Song, “Never ending poop song”

YouTube Kids

YouTube

Netflix

Bluey

ABC iView

ET the movie

Wednesday - Netflix series

Spotify

Alexa

X-Box

Tony Hawk skateboarding game

Minecraft

Mario Kart

Animal Crossing

Nintendo Switch

Instagram

TikTok and TikTok dances

S4 E1: Odessa + Jessie (age 7) Sep 22, 2023

In this episode we meet Odessa and Jessie from Australia. These seven-year-old best friends share a deep love of books, especially the graphic novel Wings of Fire. They like to watch competition TV shows like The Voice and Bake Squad with their families or movies like the new Indiana Jones movie or the Abominable Snowman. Podcast favorites include Fierce Girls and Greeking Out from Nat Geo Kids, and video game favorites are on Xbox or Toca World. I hope you enjoy this episode.

S3 E7: Freya + Femi (age 7) Feb 23, 2023

In this episode we travel to Australia and meet seven-year-old best pals Freya and Femi. They share common favorites like Disney, Netflix and Mario Kart, and also the animated series She-Ra Princess of Power and the book series, Fairy Animals of Misty Wood. But we also talk about making videos, getting permission to go online, getting addicted to TikTok, what makes a movie scary, and the meaning of the word media.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

S3 E6: Sherri shares thoughts about a recent episode Feb 23, 2023

This episode is a bit different. I am sharing thoughts about a recent experience in which I removed a podcast at a parent's request. What might you have done in this situation?

S3 E5: Theodoro + Lorenzo (age 10) Nov 18, 2022

In this episode you’ll meet 10-year old best pals, Theodoro and Lorenzo. We recorded the podcast in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the boys hometown. It’s the first Kids Talk Media episode recorded outside the US and with a translator, Theodoro’s Dad, Alex. It was interesting to hear the boys talk about favorites that are so similar to boys I’ve talked to in the US. They love Fortnite, GT8, and Scooby Doo, play with Legos and collect football (soccer) trading cards. And watch YouTube videos from their favorite video game players, like Mr. Beast. You don’t need to understand Portuguese to understand their feelings about the animated character Peppa Pig! I hope you enjoy this episode.

S3 E4: Melanie + Kelyn (age 9) Oct 12, 2022

In this episode of Kids Talk Media you’ll meet Melanie and Kelyn, best friends and 4th graders. Their media favorites include Minecraft, a special Frozen-themed wedding app, a hair salon app, ASMR, the Disney television show Shake It Up, and books. Specifically, Harry Potter books! One is curious about social media, but the other, not so much. And they have an interesting perspective on the difference between social media and 'search'. They are at the age when they feel the pull of digital media all the time, and are just developing the media literacy skills to navigate it all. Their drama and laughter is contagious! I hope you enjoy this episode.

S3 E3: Serena + Gabby (age 12) Jun 01, 2022

In this episode you’ll meet Serena and Gabby, two musical-theater loving 12-year-olds. Their media favorites include musical theater soundtracks and YouTube. Serena is on social media, mainly TikTok and Snapchat, but Gabby has decided not to get on social media yet. They have strong opinions about Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos! And they credit their digital literacy teacher with helping them navigate online spaces. I hope you enjoy this episode.

S3 E2: Lincoln + Harper (ages 6 & 7) Apr 05, 2022

Get ready for the next episode of the Kids Talk Media podcast featuring brother and sister, Lincoln and Harper, ages 6 and 7. With iPads in their hands, they showed me their favorite games, including SlitherIO, Roblox Fashion Famous, Neon Splash, Angry Birds Transformers and Fruit Ninja-- a favorite because “I can’t cut fruits in real life!” I discovered who gets to approve new friends on Kids Messenger; why the Haschak Sisters on YouTube are a favorite; and what Spongebob and cotton candy have in common! Check it out! I hope you enjoy it.

S3 E1: Nate + Ranier (age 14) Jan 26, 2022

In this episode you’ll meet Nate and Ranier, two middle schoolers navigating through the changes brought on by the pandemic, online learning, and screen time that encompasses classes, video games, homework research, meeting friends, and keeping in touch with what’s happening in the world. Favorite social media space? Discord. TikTok is on the outs. Video games like Mindcraft, Spelunky 2 and Civilization 6 are in. I hope you enjoy this episode.

S2 E8: Rachel + Lyla (age 12) Apr 28, 2020

Meet Rachel and Lyla, two middle school age girls on the brink of new experiences, new responsibilities and new struggles with media. You’ll hear all about their first Instagram accounts, “snap streaks” in Snapchat, and how TikTok fits into their lives. Other topics? YouTube and Disney Plus, (Rachel says Disney Plus is “the best thing that’s ever happened to me!”) I hope you enjoy this episode.

S2 E7: Aaron + Aitan (age 9) Mar 11, 2020

Meet Aaron and Aitan. Two sports-loving nine-year old, 4th grade boys. YouTube is the top spot for them. They watch YouTubers playing sports-related video games (such as Muselk) and learn strategies on YouTube for when they are playing sports-related video games themselves! Sports and video games are the main attraction. For a laugh, they like the family YouTubers of Funnelvision and the challenge-champs Dude Perfect. But they’re already aware of the power of breaking news and watch CNN as a news source. Other topics? Instagram, Fortnite, Snapchat, and their disinterest in TikTok.

S2 E6: Rachel + Ada (ages 13 + 12) Mar 06, 2020

Meet Rachel and Ada and discover how media influences their lives. Rachel loves reading books and is mindful about cyber-bullying and balancing TV time with homework. Ada manages a fan account for the band Why Don’t We and feels a responsibility to check sources for any content she shares. Both girls are conscious of the need to be informed about the world and breaking news --and are trying to find the best ways to fact-check the news that shows up in their social media feed before sharing it with friends. Hope you enjoy this episode of Kid Talk Media!

S2E5: Scout + Sami (age 11) Jan 08, 2020

This episode features eleven year old best pals, Scout and Sami. We chat about all the media in their lives from streaming documentaries for school assignments, to Facetiming friends to collaborate on projects, making videos for family presents and creating yet another TikTok! They use media to relax, to learn, to have fun, to get creative, to connect with friends. It’s a constant presence in their lives. But are they really prepared to assess the vast volume of information online?

S2E4: Penelope + Mackenzie (age 6) Dec 06, 2019

This episode of Kids Talk Media features Penelope and Mackenzie. These two six year old girls are full of energy and full of opinions about TikTok, Alexa (‘she’ makes them go coo coo crazy!), Ryan’s Toy Review, Kids Bop Kidz music, and of course , their favorite YouTuber Lauri, the Icing Artist! These girls will definitely make you smile. I hope you’ll give it a listen.

S2 E3: Daniel + Vidit (age 10) Nov 10, 2019

Meet Vidit and Daniel (age 10). They love watching YouTube and making YouTube videos, they have their own rules about what’s best to watch on a TV versus a phone, and although their favorite music has some explicit lyrics, they're not too worried. Just two good friends who love laughing at pranking videos—and trying to resist the addictive pull of video games and movies. I hope you enjoy it.

S2 E2: Nick + Dominic (age 11) Oct 02, 2019

This episode features Nick and Dominic. They’re both eleven, both in 5th grade, and both love media! Topics? The power of clickbait; doing homework with friends through the Xbox; earning media time from their family; keeping private information private; and their disbelief at the viral Instagram photo of an egg. I hope you'll give it a listen.

S2 E1: Christopher + Genevieve (age 10) Sep 03, 2019

Season 2 of Kids Talk Media kicks off with this episode featuring ten-year old best friends, Christopher and Genevieve. They chat about “slime” videos and “challenge” videos on YouTube, the games Roblox and Gotcha Life, family media rules, and they even sing a couple of their favorite silly songs. Set aside 15 minutes for laughter and insights.

S1 E5: Patrick + Jackie (age 11) Aug 01, 2019

Meet Patrick and Jackie—they’re both eleven, both in 5th grade, and both love media! Topics? YouTube. Google docs. Minecraft. And the best part of making videos yourself.

S1 E4: Anabel + Brooke (age 8) Jul 01, 2019

Meet Anabel + Brooke and learn about their favorite media on the podcast KIDS TALK MEDIA. These eight-year old best friends talk about the video games Animal Jam and Gymnastics Superstar, their Netflix app, the television reboot Fuller House, the graphic novel version of The Babysitters Club, the Lemonchello book series and the Japanese film, My Neighbor Totoro.

S1 E3: Willa + Francesca (age 7) Jun 04, 2019

Meet Willa and Francesca, two seven year old friends who met when they were just in preschool. These girls are big fans of the television show Odd Squad on PBS, and they love Jessie and Bunk’d on Disney Channel. They are big Wonder Woman fans, and each owns at least one American Girl doll. But they are navigating their television shows and video games and favorite music mainly through Alexa, the virtual assistant from Amazon. We talked in their basement surrounded by toys, a life-sized stuffed animal bear—and Alexa - who tried to join us in our conversation at one point. Hope you enjoy meeting Willa and Francesca!

S1 E2: Manny + Brahin (age 12) Apr 19, 2019

Meet Manny (age 11) and Brahin (age 12). They live in Philadelphia and go to public school. We sat in Manny’s kitchen while they talked about their favorite video games and apps, and how they feel about cliffhangers, memes, genres, and CGI. They talked about their love of anime, their frustration with parents and violent video games, how they see sexism in video games and movies. They also have very strong personal feelings about social media. Hope you enjoy!

S1 E1: Peyton + Annalise (age 9) Apr 19, 2019

Meet nine year old best pals Peyton and Annelise. We sat on the floor of Peyton’s bedroom and talked about the Baby Hazel Skin Care app, Kahoot, the Peter Rabbit movie, and of course, Harry Potter. Hope you enjoy the first episode of Kids Talk Media!

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