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This “radio show” style Podcast is hosted by 5-year-old candy loving Lolly Lardpop, a toothless little sock puppet on a mission to spread joy across the airwaves! Packed with lots of music, zany characters, and special guests.  This family friendly variety show is a whimsical version of “Prairie…

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph


    • Jul 7, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Episode #026 – Summer Camp’n Part 6: Last Day of Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 22:09


    It’s the last day of camp! Lolly and Candy Fluff prepare to present their special secret project for the Tri-County Camporee, with some help from Nurse Numb. Things don’t exactly go according to plan, but that doesn’t stop Lolly and friends from ending their camp adventures on a sweet note! Check out the official music video […]

    Episode #025 – Summer Camp’n Part 5: Ballet Bigfoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 7:51


    Lolly and Candy Fluff are busy working on their secret project for the big Tri-County Camporee! Meanwhile, Lolly receives a letter from her Sasquatch friend Gordon, who’s having a rough time at dance camp. Recording engineers – Paul Rudolph & Tom Spahn Written by Jamie Donmoyer and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Leslie Carrara-Rudolph – Lolly Darin De […]

    Episode #024 – Summer Camp’n Part 4: Pug in Space!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 7:47


    Lolly gets a letter from Janet the Pug!  Janet’s space camp experience is out of this world — she’s boldly going where no pug has gone before! Recording engineers – Paul Rudolph & Tom Spahn Written by Jamie Donmoyer and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Leslie Carrara-Rudolph – Lolly/Granny Dot Darin De Paul – Mailman Joe Stephanie D’Abruzzo […]

    Episode #023 – Summer Camp’n Part 3: Potholder Paradise – A Letter From Granny Dot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2017 9:26


    Mail call!  Granny Dot pens the perfect letter about her positively peculiar participation in Potholder Camp.  Meanwhile, back at Camp BLART, a familiar campfire song is interrupted by a surprise visitor… and why are Lolly and Candy Fluff so itchy?  Tune in to WLLRPD as our Summer Camp’n series continues! Recording engineer – Paul Rudolph […]

    Episode #022 – Summer Camp’n Part 2: Welcome to Camp BLART

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2017 13:39


    Lolly’s summer camp adventure continues with her first day of camp!  But as Lolly explains in her letter to Granny Dot, camp’s not as much fun as she hoped. Fortunately, she soon learns that there’s a rainbow popsicle at the end of every storm. Recording engineer – Paul Rudolph Written by Jamie Donmoyer and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph […]

    Episode #021 – Summer Camp’n Part 1: Journey to Camp BLART!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 7:49


    When Granny Dot wins summer camp coupons for everyone, Lolly and her pals find themselves embarking on separate summer adventures. Tune in to learn what happens when Lolly and her pals go “Summer Camp’n” in this multi-episode series! THIS WEEK: Summer Camp’n Part 1: Journey to Camp BLART! With Gordon at the wheel, Lolly and […]

    Episode #020 – Walk the Loop with John Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 12:22


    Lolly talks to her long time Buddy Pal “Johnny K” about his new CD ‘Walk the Loop.” We find out the inspiration behind the music as well as hear a few excerpts of the joy filled songs. John Kennedy has been a professional puppeteer and master builder for 30 years. His credits include performing on […]

    Episode #019 – “Merry Christmas Wishing Well”: Debbie Spinney’s Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 9:20


    In this segment of Granny Dot’s “I’m Not Old, I’m History,” Debbie Spinney (wife of Caroll Spinney: Sesame Street’s Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch) reveals the special relationship between her musician father and Big Bird. Featuring “Merry Christmas Wishing Well” composed by Gene Gilroy (Debbie’s father), arranged by Paul Rudolph, performed by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and Paul […]

    Episode #018 – Historical People Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016


    Lolly shares her admiration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work and discovers that her Granny Dot lived through that powerful time. Granny Dot sings “I’m Not Old, I’m History” and encourages Lolly to talk to more senior citizens and hear their stories.     “I’m Not Old, I’m History” by Barrett Lindsay Steiner   […]

    Episode #017 – COOKIE QUEEN CONUNDRUM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2015


    Lolly wins the honor of being the Cookie Queen at the Twin Turtles Cavalcade of Cookies!” Everyone is all abuzz when they learn that Mrs. Claus will be the special guest. Lolly has an unexpected challenge that helps her discover that friendship is sweeter than cookies. BONUS: Click here to download a fun word search […]

    Episode #016 – Coupons and Spunkinsass!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2015 14:46


    Here is a fun song from Lolly’s CD “Spunkinsass” available on iTunes! Also, stay tuned for information on Lolly’s next live show taking place on November 28, 2015 at Art House Astoria in Astoria, New York!

    Episode #015 – GLANK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2015 14:46


    Granny Dot arranges for Lolly to meet Paul Rudolph, creator of GLANK, her favorite percussion group.  Lolly gets to see and hear the unique found object instruments that make up the one of a kind music of GLANK.  In this episode you get to hear a few small pieces from GLANKS newest concert.  For more […]

    Episode #014 – ‘Moosical’ Flashback – Bessie the Heifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015


    A fun “Moosical” Flashback of the song “Bessie the Heifer” Featuring Lolly’s buddy pal  performer/comedian Grant Baciocco. Sponsored by PLARPUA.  This podcast is dedicated to the loving memory of my dear friend Bob Carmichael.  He  loved novelty songs and shared his silly, clever humor with me. His laugh is forever in out hearts. ©2015 Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

    Episode #013 – Teacher Feature with Jessy Tomsko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2015


    Singer-songwriter musician Jessy Tomsko shares her music with Lolly. In this musical play-date “Miss Jessy” teaches Lolly how to write a song by following the music in her heart and sharing the things she loves. To download Jessy’s music, go to www.jessytomskomusic.com Special thanks to Art House Astoria for this “Teacher Feature”. ©2015 Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

    Episode #012 – Attack of the Space Splat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2015 29:13


    Join Lolly on this wild and wacky sci-fi comic book adventure! Lolly and the “Weird Warriors” are called to action when an unidentified toxic pudding from another planet threatens their mobile-home park. BONUS: Click here to download a fun word search inspired by this episode! Click here to download an illustration from this episode for […]

    EPISODE #011 – Lolly’s Super Hero Friends at the Bronx Heroes Kids Comic Con

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2015


    Lolly has always wanted to create her own comic book world!  She receives words of wisdom and  lots,of inspiration from four amazing artists and writers who are doing their dream.  Join Lolly at Bronx Heroes Kid’s Comic Con in the Bronx!  Tim Fielder, Ray Felix, Diana Leto, and Alex Simmons.  Special thanks to Mike Lopez for […]

    EPISODE #010 – March Cookie Maddness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2015


    Lolly has a play date with a Girl Scout troop and discovers that there’s more to being a Girl Scout than just the cookies. Special guests Daisy Troop 4393 and their lovely Scout leaders, the members of Brownie Troop 4627, and Brownie Troop 4393. A heartfelt thank you to Nancy Zotto and her daughter Elizabeth. […]

    EPISODE #009 – The Sweet Tooth Mystery – Lolly Lardpop, Undercover Kindergartener

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2015 31:03


    There’s a new girl at Greater Tots Elementary School and her name is Helen.  But Helen isn’t your typical kindergartner. Something is suspicious. Listen in as Lolly gathers candy clues and fuzzy facts to solve this outlandish noir-style mystery. Original music, comedy, and a big surprise ending. BONUS: Click here to download a fun word […]

    EPISODE #008 – A Love Song For Valentine’s Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2015


    Lolly and Granny Dot visit the amazing Jazz pianist and composer Andy Howe to learn a song about love for Valentine’s Day . This podcast features the songs: “L-O-V-E” by Bert Kaempert and Milt Gabler Published by Screen Gems-Emi music inc. and GEMA  “Forgetting” by Steve Allen Published by Universal-MCA Publisher OBO Universal-MCA Music Publisher […]

    EPISODE #007 – Lolly’s New Year’s Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2015


    Granny Dot explains to Lolly what a New Year’s Resolution is. Song: “Be a Present in the Present” Available on iTunes. BONUS: Click here to download a fun word search inspired by this episode!

    EPISODE 6 1/2 -Holiday Joy with Roscoe Orman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2014


    Enjoy the amazing voice of Roscoe Orman (Gordon from Sesame Street) as he shares with you his favorite holiday song “Keep Christmas with You”. Roscoe also leads everyone in “Santa Claus is coming to town”. And Leslie makes a rare appearance in the podcast and sings “Everyone is waiting for the Man with the Bag” Starring Leslie […]

    EPISODE #006 – Jolly Lolly Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014


      Lolly gets a “RED” letter from Santa,saying she is on the naughty list!   Through the help of a miniature Yeti named Yippie, Mrs. Claus and some Reindeer, Lolly learns the true spirit of Christmas and how to go from being “Selfish to Elfish”   This holiday story includes a special gift at the end. […]

    EPISODE #005 – Thanksgiving Corn of Plenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2014 31:09


    Lolly, Granny Dot, Gordon the Sasquatch, Janet the pug and all the pink monkeys enter a float in the Giblet Jamboree parade!  After an exciting day everyone comes back for a Thanksgiving celebration.  The Red Hot Lemonheads bring the music and everyone else brings the JOY!  Live show is performed in front of a live studio audience […]

    EPISODE #004 – Josh Gad and Lolly share a moment!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2014 9:30


                  Lolly and her buddy pal Josh Gad sing a turkey song , talk about “mean rice,” and how they are thankful for their friendship. CLICK HERE to check out Lolly’s CD on iTunes!  CLICK HERE to check out Lolly’s live stage show called Wake Up Your Weird!   ©2014 Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

    EPISODE #001 – Welcome to Lolly Lardpop’s Radio Play-Date!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2014


    Lolly decides to put on a radio show with the help of her Granny Dot. Madame Velveeta, their gypsy neighbor, drops buy and sings about making “Monster Muffins.”   CLICK HERE to check out Lolly’s CD on iTunes!  CLICK HERE to check out Lolly’s live stage show called Wake Up Your Weird!   ©2014 Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

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