Kids These Days
Kids These Days is a review podcast hosted by Steven and Harlee that compares the modern children's television shows their daughter watches to the nostalgic programs they grew up with. Each episode overanalyzes a current kids' show and measures it against the hosts' childhood favorites. The podcast offers a humorous and biased take on how children's entertainment has changed over the years. Podcast art is by Carla Puerta.
Episodes
82 - The Best of Both Eps
Today we finally dig into Hannah Montana, and are briefly joined by Bep. We also discuss Avatar (The Airbender, not the blue aliens), the importance of Jackson Stewart, and Steven's theory that Hannah Montana is actually Miley Stewart.
81 - Sweet Muppet Blood
We are back after a hiatus to finish our comparison of Sesame Street.
80 - Release the Grover Files NOW
We're back after another inconvenient but not surprising break! On today's episode, we discuss the rest of Netflix's takeover of Sesame Street, muppet cloacas, and Ready Player Two.
79 - The Eighth Deadly Sin Is Felt
In today's episode, we discuss Sesame Street and how excited we were for Thanksgiving - even though I'm three weeks late editing and uploading this. I hope this muppet revelry compensates.
78 - Set Out An Onion For Shrek
In this episode, we discuss Cartoon Network's Courage the Cowardly Dog!
77 - Tarzan, Mama, I'm Scared
Today we discuss the delightful show Martha Speaks, featuring a lot of dog talk and some wild reviews.
76 - Jon Bernthal as Barbie as Corinne
We finally finish Barbie & The Three Musketeers! We discuss Sheriff Wormtongue, get away sticks, and how desperately we want Barbie to stab a guy.
76 - If you can't cause a concussion, you can't come to my birthday party
We are on part III of Barbie & The Three Musketeers. Other talking points include Tyler Warwick (again), balloons of all shapes and sizes, and the Bronchs.
75 - The Villain Coded Episode
Today we continue our descent into Barbie & The Three Musketeers
74 - The horse has the revolver. It's coming.
In this episode, we set out with the best intentions to discuss Barbie & The Three Musketeers. However, we mostly talk about horses and 9/11. Our bad.
73 - Each Day Is One Day Closer To Ben's Monkey-Monkey
Today we dive into Barbie's Dreamhouse Adventures, trampolines and how little girls really play Barbie.
72 - The Tim Curry Egg
In today's episode, we discuss the horrifyingly cursed Disney show 'Higglytown Heroes'. We also discuss Tim Curry, Harlee shares some of her writing from 3rd grade, and we make a pitch for Pizza Hut to start rewarding diligent reading with pizzas again.
71 - Ctrl + S for your real friends, Alt + F4 for your sham friends
We're back to finally discuss Skillsville by PBS Kids! And we only get a little off track.
70 - The World's First Self-Administered Aneurysm
In today's episode, we elaborate on our most recent disappearance and set out to discuss Skillsville from PBS Kids. However, we mostly get distracted and talk about revelations regarding Erin Hunter, Tom Cruise slander, Lost and Degrassi.
69 - My wife, The Book Thief
In this episode, we discuss Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes and also for some reason Ethan Slater. Harlee repents from her teenage crimes.
68 - Don't Call It A Comeback
We've returned! After a month of a lot going on, we finally finish our conclusion of John Patrick Green's 'Investigators'.
67 - Kidsryptids 2
That's right, we're still alive! Today we choose our best of 2024 for both Kids These Days and Cryptids These Days!
66 - I drank the colored ketchup and now I can't say Albert.
We are still trucking through Investigators. We'll get there, I promise. Today, Harlee also voices her complaints on blue cheese and Texas Roadhouse peanuts.
65 - SFBI
In today's episode, we discuss the FSBI, Shrek 5, and continue our discussion of John Patrick Green's 'Investigators'.
64 - datedivorceddadpoorcredit.com
We are back with more talk of John Patrick Green's Investigators! We also talk about dating divorced dads.
63 - Kidsryptids
Hello! It's been a minute! In this episode, we finally return to recording after a brief hiatus and play a game of Is it a cryptid or a weird children's book?
62 - Ms. Bippus 2024
In this episode we set out to discuss John Patrick Green's 'Investigators' in our annual book club. Saddle up as we accidentally spend too much time talking about breakfast, The Game Grumps, and Homelander.
61 - Sonic The Hedgehog Isn't Dead
We finish our conversation of Sonic (for now) by discussing Sonic X!
60 - More Sonic Fan Fic
Welp. We're finally talking about Sonic the Hedgehog in full. Sonic Boom, specifically. Join us to discuss the full Sonic crew. Now accepting fan fic submissions.
59 - Knuckles Review : Man I Want To Kiss That Echidna Right On The Mouth
Okay so this episode is only a little about Knuckles but is actually about Zoom. Please pardon the background noise, as we did record this in the dark in a thunderstorm.
58 - The Keanu Reeves SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger
Today we discuss OddSquad, Sonic, and Sonic.
57 - The Fox and The Hound (Taylor's Version)
On today's episode, we discuss Jimmy Neutron. Steven also tries to start a new trend, and we spend way too long discussing the commercials that played before the show. So if commercials are your thing, we got you covered.
56 - The Harold and the Purple Crayon Tax
Listen, we're sorry, but the audio on this is crunchy and so are our attitudes. After losing a recording and having to rerecord a conversation over one of our mutual least favorite PBS Kids programs, 'Ready Jet Go!', we were done. As a disclaimer, please do not stare directly into the sun. Especially for the full length of the song 'Prima Donna' from the Phantom of the Ope
Cryptids These Days 5 - Waverly Hills Sanatorium
We discuss the history and hauntings of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. We also attempt to define a 'minimum security prison' and a 'full Meryl Streep'.
55 - Drinkable Yogurt and Hot Shower Water
Join us for another round of Kids Those Days as we discuss Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, the sequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
54 - Two Seth Rogens
In this episode, we discuss Star Wars : The Clone Wars, Mr. Clean, and adult yogurt.
Cryptids These Days 4 - The Jersey Devil
In this episode, we discuss the infamous Jersey Devil and some of the bizarre lore surrounding it, Trace Adkins, and Ben Franklin. For more delicious cryptid content, follow our sister podcast, Cryptids These Days.
53 - My Love Language is Spit Takes
In this episode, we discuss Disney's 'Young Jedi Adventures', as well as Star Wars in general.
Cryptids These Days 3 - The Loveland Frogmen
Today we discuss the wonderful wizardry of the Loveland Frogmen. For more cryptids, follow us on our sister podcast Cryptids These Days!
52 - Blobs of Darkness
Today, Steven discusses Phineas and Ferb while Harlee mostly talks about Bowling For Soup.
Cryptids These Days 2 - The 1994 Michigan UFO Sightings
Join us as we discuss the 1994 UFO sightings over Holland, Michigan!
51 - Bruno Mars and My Mom's Friend
You might listen to this audio and ask yourself, "Is Steven in a tunnel?" But no. I just goofed up and forgot to make Omidirectional Mike omnidirectional. But we discuss Disney's "Hailey's On It!", Bruno Mars, and cringy Culver's interactions.
Cryptids These Days (1 - The Mothman)
Join us as we embark on another journey - Cryptids These Days! On our new show, we share stories of the spooky, strange, unexplained, and unnecessary.
49 - The Billy Bass Xbox
We discuss Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, singing Billy Bass wall ornaments, and straight to video Disney sequels.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
48 - The Cat In The Hat Knows Nothing.
In this episode, we discuss The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That starring the wonderful Martin Short and all of Harlee's ire.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
47 - Sweat Sandwich
Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Digimon!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
46 - Dairy Queen Creepy Pasta
In this episode, we discuss Pokemon and eldritch Dairy Queen!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
45 - Christy Carlson Romano Will Never Die
In this episode, we discuss the beloved program Kim Possible, corn trauma, and spooky season.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
44 - A Little Glenn Close-r To Death
In this episode, we continue our conversation over Miraculous!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
43 - We Shot A Zoo
In this episode, we make a return to discussion of Bep's favorite media - this time discuss Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. We start our analysis, only to derail the topic as it becomes evident that Harlee has been misunderstanding the plot of Matt Damon's 'We Bought A Zoo' for years.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscas
42 - I'm Not Living My Best Life, Either.
In our most chaotic episode, join us with our guest, Baby Bep as we discuss MochaMilk for some easy listening after the chaos of Animorphs. The audio quality (and content) is about as great as you'd expect when your guest is four.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
41 - War and Peace and Spaghetti
Join us on our final journey into Animorphs and learn where the characters allegedly end up.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
40 - Get Good, AnnaSophia Robb.
Spider in stomach. Tail under foot. Mom, come pick me up I'm scared. Join us for part three of Animorphs.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
39 - The Chekhov's Gun That Is Marco's Mom
Descend with us once more into Animorphs : The Invasion as we tackle part two of our analysis. This time with more beavers.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
38 - This Book Killed Harambe
Join Steven's unbridled rage as we discuss Animorphs Book One : The Invasion! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
37 - The Dragon King of Queens
Join us this week as we discuss Dragon Girls Book 1 : Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon! We discuss the book and are graciously given a written interview from the writers behind Maddy Mara, Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
36 - Kids Those Days
After being sick for over a week, we have a mini-episode discussing the wild sequel to '101 Dalmations', 'The Starlight Barking'.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
35 - Narwhals : They Don't Real
Today, we discuss a flashback as we cover 'Maya & Miguel'. We also discuss narwhals, the nuisance of the parrot, and filibusters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
34 - Throw A Horse At The Wall And See What Sticks
In this episode, we discuss Rosie's Rules, horses, and the Police Witch.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
33 - Ahh! Real Beavers.
In this episode, we discuss Invader Zim and giant hamsters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
32 - The Seven Deadly Sins
Join us as we discuss the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers and create the new seven deadly sins! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
31 - Machine Gun Smelly
In this episode, we discuss Centaurworld and all of the wonderful chaos that comes along with it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
30 - Cowabunga Dreamin'
During this episode, a combination of hopeful planning and unexpected sickness results in a bizarre episode where we just sit and have a chat in the fort. We answer questions from our childhood, thoughts on parenthood, and Harlee rates the comfort of vomiting in a Walmart bathroom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
29 - A Bread Sandwich
In this episode, we discuss City Island by PBS Kids. We also discuss bread sandwiches, inanimate objects having souls, and accidentally write a PureFlix film.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
28 - How to Suck Your Train Hands
In this episode, we pay homage to our first episode and finally break down Spiderman: The Animated Series and discuss Mobius's pineapple sucking palms.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
27 - Pour Out A Goblin Goo For The Boys
In this episode, we have a Spider-Man renaissance as we discuss Bep's choice of the week, The Spectacular Spider-Man.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
26 - I Want My Funeral Sponsored By Arby's
On today's episode, we discuss the second half of Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter. Join us for some fun Bep stories of the week and the most detailed analysis of a cat-centric novel you've ever heard.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
25 - Don't Drink And Jazz.
Welcome to Warriors Review : The Conversation Begins : Don't Drink and Jazz. Or in other words, part one of our two part review of the first Warriors book by Erin Hunter. Please enjoy our intricate literary analysis, and also our backstories for our own Warrior Cats : BumbleButt and TrashBucket.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
24 - Warrior Cat-astrophe
In today's episode, we discuss Nature Cat. Mostly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
23 - The Public Execution of Grimace
This episode is unlistenable and unlovable, but if you brave it, we discuss Disney's 'PB&J Otter'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
22 - Meth Cab For Cutie
In this episode, we discuss Work It Out Wombats, too much macaroni, and Harlee's Mothman aspirations.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
21 - A Cool Experience
Join us for another biased review as we discuss Disney's Dinosaur, the Dungeons & Dragons movie, and some fun Bep quotes from the week.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
20 - Jurassic World 4 : Dino Prison
On this episode, we discuss Amazon Prime's 'Dino Dana', and talk a lot about dinosaurs. Join us on this wild ride.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
19 - I Like the Jeans You Wear On Your Podcast
Join us for a bizarre dive into Miley Cyrus's '7 Things', and all things 2008.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
18 - Yogurt Pants / The 2023 Beppies
In this episode, baby Bep awards the first annual Beppie award to the best performers and programs of the past year. We also try to give Bluey a proper second shot, but as is the KTD Bluey curse, we are interrupted in our recordings multiple times. Bear with us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
17 - We're Really Sorry.
Dear listener, We come before you today to humbly apologize for what you're about to hear. We realize you opened this episode with the bright and shining promise that we would be discussing Nickjr's 'The Backyardigans'. However, about halfway through, Harlee hijacks the episode and spends way too long discussing the 2014 Jason Bateman film, 'This is Where I Leave You'
16 - Air Bud : Vice Principal 2
On today's episode, we discuss 'Pinkalicious and Peteriffic' from PBS Kids. We also discuss dogs, theater kids, and losing competitions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
15 - Divorce Beans
In our first Valentine's day special, we discuss all things love and Cyberchase. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
14 - Joe Biden and the Monster Machines
In today's episode, we managed to get Bep to watch a single episode of Nick Jr.'s 'Blaze and the Monster Machines' before diving back into Wild Kratts, so that's what we're here to discuss! We discuss the show, hot yogurt, arson, and burnt pizza.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
13 - Dungeons and Disasters
Oh, boy. In this week's episode, we failed to get Bep to watch anything not Kratt-related. That is, except for the Dungeons and Dragons : Honor Among Thieves trailer. So, in order to ensure variety in our recordings, we went with just that. We discuss the trailer, TTRPG's, what we understand of the OGL and how it may impact the film, and our first TTRPG characters. Bear with us as we att
12 - The Corn Clause
On today's episode, we discuss the wonderful Kratt Brothers and the show we grew up on - Zoboomafoo! We share some Kratt facts, anti-Kratt facts, and facts about the Kratts! Steven also creates some horrifying new holiday icons.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
11 - The Government's Milkman
In this episode, Steven and Harlee discuss Wild Kratts. In doing so, we discuss this beloved duo, create new fan theories, and accidentally give rise to the Anti-Kratt. Consider us your new one-stop shop for all the animal facts you may need.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
10 - Dewley-Hills
In this episode, we discuss the great Australian teen drama H2O : Just Add Water. This episode includes a fun introduction from Bep, mermaid trivia, and Zodiac killer conspiracies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
9 - Gerald Henry Harrison Ford
Welp, it finally happened - Bep interrupts us mid-recording and kinda harshes the vibe after some off-mic discussions about bed time. Bear with us as we discuss the heartwarming show Bluey, childhood and parenthood.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
8 - Humpty Dumpter
In today's episode, we do a deep dive into the nostalgic waters of The House of Mouse.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidsthesedayscast/support
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