Once Upon a Beat

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Oh no, Bro! It's Abiyoyo! | 30 Oct 06, 2026

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DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch are retelling a classic African folktale with hip-hop, magic, and a whole lot of ukulele! This is the story of a father and son who take their hobbies a little too seriously—mix that with an exasperated village and a scary giant who crashes the party, and oh no, bro… it’s Abiyoyo!

Originally aired 5/19/25.

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Prince Froggy | 29 Sep 22, 2026

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Meet the Prince formerly known as Frog! Baby Scratch & DJ Fyutch put a new spin on the “Frog Prince” story, doing the switcheroo on who turns into who. When his swamp is drained by the royal builders, an unsuspecting frog is accidentally transformed into a handsome prince. He encounters kings and witches, and a beautiful princess – but all he wants to do is get back to the pond!

Originally aired 6/2/25.

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Lil' Chicken's a Little Nervous | 28 Sep 08, 2026

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Lil’ Chicken has a restaurant that everybody loves! It’s known for two things: tasty corn nuggets and a stressed-out owner who worries and frets over every little thing. Business is booming, but it always seems like the sky is falling! Join DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch as they serve up this tale about Lil’ Chicken, a restaurant critic, and the challenge of keeping cool under pressure!

Originally aired 4/14/25.

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The Funky Duckling | 27 Aug 25, 2026

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Freddie the duckling is an odd duck. Literally. He walks differently, talks differently, even flies differently. Baby Scratch and DJ Fyütch put a new spin on the classic Ugly Duckling tale and follow funky Freddie as he searches for a flock where he feels like he belongs.

Originally aired 5/6/24.

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Maui's Hooked on Hawaii | 26 Aug 11, 2026

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It’s Maui’s origin story! (kind of…) DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch take a classic story from Polynesian mythology and tell you the story of a young Maui - before he became the hero we know and love - and how he had to learn patience, trust .. and fishing!

Originally aired 6/16/25.

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RumpleSkillSpin | 25 Jun 30, 2025

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"She can spin gold records!"" Aria is a talented singer and songwriter—but she's not that good. Unfortunately, her dad brags a little too much, and now the King insists that Aria deliver the goods. When a mischievous, magical elf shows up to ""help,"" things go from bad to worse. DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch reveal Baby Scratch's origin story in this remix of a classic. Things get magical and musical in RumpleSKILLSpin!

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The Luck of the Waving Cat | 24 Jun 23, 2025

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Have you ever seen one of those cat statues with the waving paw? Did you know it has a name? DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch remix the classic Japanese folktale of the Maneki-Neko, the lucky cat that everyone loves! When a crafty young girl is separated from her beloved pet cat, she and her grandmother use art and creativity to make the next best thing!

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Maui's Hooked on Hawaii | 23 Jun 16, 2025

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Meet the prince formerly known as Frog! Baby Scratch and DJ Fyutch put a new spin on the Frog Prince story, switching up who turns into who. When his swamp is drained by the royal builders, an unsuspecting frog is accidentally transformed into a handsome prince. He encounters kings and witches, and a beautiful princess—but all he wants to do is get back to the pond!

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Princess and the Beep | 22 Jun 09, 2025

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DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch are spinning the “Princess and the Pea” in their own way. This time there are no vegetables under the mattresses – just a new princess adopted into the royal family and trying her best to fit in. So how come she keeps hearing strange noises every night?

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Prince Froggy | 21 Jun 02, 2025

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