Catch It By The Tail

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Catch it By The Tail is a podcast of songs, stories and poems for young and old but in particular children aged 4 and up. The program features contemporary material along with classics from the past. It also features content made especially for it: stories and poems performed by actors, authors rea…

Eastside Radio 89.7FM

  • Jul 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 9m AVG DURATION
  • 10 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Catch It By The Tail

Episode 9 – Go the trombone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 15:06


This might be the first in a series – we celebrate the trombone with a special guest and are very lucky to feature a story read by its author, Melbourne writer Meredith Costain. Find details at catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 8 – First Principles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 12:32


Songs is really where Catch it by the Tail began, and in this episode we revisit some favourites, paying special attention to the ukulele. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 7 – Language Lesson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 11:13


Speaking a second language is a fabulous skill and in this episode you’ll learn how in two easy lessons – though it’s not a language you’ll take travelling to another country, necessarily. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 6 – Sixes and Sevens

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 10:17


Kids in charge! Six and seven year olds share stories, songs, jokes and advice on playing the recorder. Thanks to Bellevue Hill Public School, Fort Street Public School and Waverley Public Library for letting CIBTT in the door. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 5 – The King and the Sea

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 0:12


Poems, stories, fables – hard to pin down exactly what kind of book The King and the Sea is and, luckily, no need to try. Beautifully read by Sarah Peirse and Tom Hobbs, musical pictures by Peter Dasent. Big thank you to Gecko Press for allowing this transformation from page to audio. Find details at […]

Episode 4 – On Bicycles

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 9:57


Another episode with an outdoor theme. Bicyclists young and older share tips and stories and there’s some music to get everyone up and pedalling. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 3: Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 10:02


Eight-year-old Leo is eloquent about snorkelling, crabbing, camping and more, with the help of younger sister Ayla.  Then a song about fishing, and one from Sydney group The Vegetable Plot.  Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.  

Episode 2: Tricksters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 14:50


Dipping into Danny Kaye’s great repertoire of music for children, and a re-telling of a classic folk story. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 1: Mostly Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 9:18


Catch it by the Tail returns in a new podcast format. Justine Clarke reads a story and we hear songs about dogs and sung by them. And other dogginess. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Catch It By The Tail – Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 0:32


Welcome Back to Catch It By The Tail…be sure to keep an eye and ear out for the first 3 episodes landing shortly!

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