Kids' TV and Me!

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  025 - Kipper - Buried Treasure/Clay Time/The Purple Park Monster 08.08.2026 55min

  Kipper's friends are surprising us with lots of their own homemade goodies this week! Some edible, some inedible (much to Pig's surprise!). Some messy, some scary, but all fun! Top it off with cartoon dogs counting to twenty at various speeds, and you've got one of my all-time favorite half-hour episodes of Kipper the Dog!Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  024 - Kipper - The Rescue/The Rainbow Puddle/The Picnic 25.07.2026 1t 4min

  This week:"I don't like the idea any more than you do, but rules are rules." -The Magic Frog"Sandwich, Tiger? There's jam or... jam." -Kipper"Jam it is." -TigerKids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  023 - Kipper - Pig’s Cousin/The Paddling Pool/Tiger’s Torch 11.07.2026 1t 28min

  Deep in the middle of the dark dark wood…One of the most iconic lines spoken by Kipper the Dog gets tackled in this week’s episode!Also, lots of summer fun at the playground and the pool!Kids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  022 - Harriet the Spy - The Origin of M 27.06.2026 2t 46min

  Harriet M. Welsh or Harriet M (no period) Welsh?? That’s the big question. Louise Fitzhugh’s classic book confirmed that Harriet has no middle name, but we never found out why. Until now!As we analyze the thrilling conclusion of Apple TV’s first five-episode set of Harriet the Spy, we’ll learn more about our favorite characters than we ever imagined!Kids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  021 - Frog and Toad - The Kite/Lost 21.06.2026 1t 3min

  From an insanely challenging kite-flying experience to a fun-filled appreciation for being geographically lost, Frog and Toad are back for more adventures, and I'm here for them!Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  020 - Kipper - The Conker Tree/The Goldfish/Sleepless Night 13.06.2026 1t 5min

  In these three episodes, Kipper does a great job rescuing a kitten in a tree and a beached goldfish, but can he save himself from a lack of sleep?Kids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  019 - Reading Rainbow - My Life with the Wave 06.06.2026 57min

  Now that I’m back from my vacation to the Outer Banks, I can analyze one of Reading Rainbow’s beachiest episodes!Speaking of Outer Banks, here is a video I made of the wild horses I saw there: Kids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  018 - PART TWO of Harriet the Spy - Hermit the Spy 02.05.2026 1t 45min

  My longest analysis yet, this episode of Harriet the Spy has got real substance. In 23 minutes, it goes from annoyingly flawed to horrifically dark to symbolically awesome! Will Harriet finally learn the importance of looking out for people besides herself? Let’s find out together!Kids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  017 - PART ONE of Harriet the Spy - Hermit the Spy 25.04.2026 1t 58min

  Another two-parter! This week, we highlight the first half of Harriet's rough weekend, which leads to her becoming a cat-sitter for Mr. Withers. This interferes with a science project with her friends. Part two next week (I hope!) Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  016 - Frog and Toad - The Garden/A Cake 18.04.2026 56min

  This week, we find out what Apple TV does with Arnold Lobel's classic Garden story, and we'll also analyze the first of many new original Frog and Toad stories made exclusively for television!Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  015 - Kipper - The Camping Trip/The Igloo/Hiccups 11.04.2026 1t 12min

  Another deep dive into this beloved classic!Today’s Kipper episodes are:-The Camping Trip-The Igloo-HiccupsKids’ TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  014 - Reading Rainbow - Watch the Stars Come Out 04.04.2026 1t 27min

  In this classic episode of Reading Rainbow, LeVar experiences a once-in-a-lifetime close encounter with The Statue of Liberty, and later shows us some of the delicious global tastes and tunes at Liberty State Park's 1985 Ethnic Festival. Listen as Joshua rewatches and reminisces about this childhood favorite! Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  013 - Harriet the Spy - Cross My Heart and Hope Not to Dance 28.03.2026 1t 59min

  An epic battle of traditional norms vs. girl power ensues in this fun-filled episode of Apple TV's Harriet the Spy! Fans of the book know that Harriet reluctantly agreed to attend dancing school (after being talked into it by Ole Golly), but did you ever wonder what happened AFTER she and Janie set foot in that ballroom class? Listen as Joshua Stauffer shares the many great laughs and wonderful life lessons he experienced while watching this criminally underrated cartoon!Kids' TV and Me is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  012 - Frog and Toad - Spring/Dragons and Giants 21.03.2026 1t 8min

  This week, we'll get to see Apple TV's rendition of the first Frog and Toad story ever, Spring! This time, one of my biggest childhood questions will finally be answered: how long will Toad believe it is half past May until he discovers his calendar is rigged? Later, we'll get to learn more about the book that inspired Frog and Toad to climb to the top of a mountain. Will their brave adventure on Apple TV be as scary as the one in the John Matthews version? Let's find out together!Kids' TV and Me! is a fan-made podcast and is not affiliated with any of the programs, production companies, or networks mentioned on the show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  Let's Talk Serious About Being Silly 19.03.2026 10min

  Sorry this video came out two weeks late, but I still had fun making it! Once again, folks, here are the March 2026 podcast episodes:3/7 - Reading Rainbow - When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba3/14 - Kipper - Pig’s Shop/Water Water Everywhere/The Costume Party3/21 - Frog and Toad s1e3 - Spring/Dragons and Giants3/28 - Harriet the Spy s1e3 - Cross My Heart and Hope Not To Dance This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  011 - Kipper - Pig's Shop/Water Water Everywhere/The Costume Party 14.03.2026 1t 32min

  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  010 - Reading Rainbow - When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba 07.03.2026 1t 9min

  Our Reading Rainbow retrospective continues with a late-90s episode containing mostly flashbacks from previous episodes. This showcase of performing arts of various kinds, inspired by the book When Aunt Lena Did the Rhumba, features The Boys' Choir of Harlem (from Berlioz the Bear), Peter Pitofsky (from Ludlow Laughs), and the cast of the Broadway musical "Cats" (from Duncan and Dolores).Today's biggest question is:Can graphic depictions of slapstick comedy go overboard on a show like Reading Rainbow? Is this episode safe for your kids to watch? Did my mom have a good reason for fast-forwarding the comedian segment? Let's find out together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  009 - Harriet the Spy - Coat Vote 28.02.2026 1t 48min

  It's time to analyze another episode of Apple TV's mixed-response animated series, Harriet the Spy! Featuring fashionable outerwear, fierce struggles for freedom, and frivolous consumption of fluffy whipped cream. Will Harriet's second episode be better than her first? Let's find out together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  008 - Frog and Toad - Ice Cream/A Lost Button 21.02.2026 1t 7min

  This week, we continue our analysis of Apple TV’s Frog and Toad animated series. In these two episodes, we see lots more ice cream and way more buttons than we had in the original storybooks. Will it make these stories more interesting or more chaotic? Let’s find out together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com
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  007 - Kipper - The Gismo/Kipper's Circus/The Lost Mug 14.02.2026 1t 15min

  This week, we’re analyzing three classic episodes of Kipper the Dog! In The Gismo (with an S instead of a Z), Kipper will discover many different uses for what I thought was a hair dryer but isn't. Then, in Kipper’s Circus, Kipper and Tiger will try their paws at some crazy circus stunts in the park (don't try these at home, kids!). And finally, in The Lost Mug, our favorite puppy will help Pig find Arnold’s sippy cup. Listen as I describe the simple beauty of this low-key cartoon and how it continues to please me to this day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joshuastauffer1.substack.com