The Sounds Sweet Show

Let's do the Pod!  Let's get right to Wouldn't it Be Cool 1:02: Joint Birthday/Give Away: Talk about how to have a birthday party celebration while also giving back to others.  Family Trend 1: (5:10) Article from CIT Magazine about the growing importance of live experiences for marketing  https://www.citmagazine.com/article/1670570/top-priorities-live-events-revealed-new-report Family Trend 2: (6:50) Article from Modern Restaurant discusses the newsts party trends for 2020 https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/catering-and-event-planning-trends-for-2020/ Family Trend 3: (8:43) Family Travel Companies https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2150012/travel-companies-for-families/amp/ Contact us at @soundssweetnews on all the social media 

Welcome back to the podcast everyone! Let's dive in shall we? In our Wouldn't it be Cool segment, we discuss creating a memory project with your kiddo for the new year.  Family Trend 1 (5:32): How Carnival Cruise Lines is working with various Sports Personalities https://www.frntofficesport.com/carnival-cruise-partnerships/ Family Trend 2 (7:37) : Biz Bash is acquired by Connect Meetings https://www.foliomag.com/connect-meetings-acquires-bizbash/ Family Trend 3 (9:24) : Crazy Kid Hotel Rooms around the world https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/family-vacations/kids-themed-hotel-rooms%3famp=true        

Hi Everyone! The podcast is back with a new edition to it. An opening segment entitled WOULDN'T THAT BE COOL. This is where we discuss a potential event concept and give you some ideas on how to pull it off! This weeks concept: Sound Sensitive Haunted Houses (designed for families whose children are on the spectrum) Some links from the segment are RE TRAK HeadPhones and Blue LED Light Bulbs Then on to family trends! 9:47 FAMILY TREND 1: HAUNTED AIRBNB PROPERTIES 12:01: FAMILY TREND 2: Investing in early experiences 13:50: Family Trend 3: 90's Nostalgia Hotel Room

Welcome back to the show everybody! We keep our thoughts to ourselves and go right into the Family Trends this week.   FAMILY TREND 1: SLIMEFEST Nickelodeon is expanding its live SlimeFEST show to  the Philippines on September 28. SlimeFest Asia marks the seventh local adaptation of festival, which has seen around 162,000 people attending around the world to date. http://kidscreen.com/2019/08/15/nickelodeon-launches-slimefest-in-asia/ FAMILY TREND 2: SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular to Australia-Sesame Street Circus Spectacular https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/Showtime-Attractions-and-Silvers-Circus-Present-SESAME-STREET-CIRCUS-SPECTACULAR-20190813 FAMILY TREND 3: 2nd Global Tourism Start-Up Competition A competition exploring new terrain in tourism, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4095026.html

Welcome back to the show everyone! Before we start our three family trends for the week, David discusses how important experiences are at schools. Then on to the trends!   Family Trend 1: ROKU Family Programming: Roku created a "Kids & Family" section  stocked with free, advertising-supported shows. Everything from Leapfrog to Care Bears is now available for families https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/technologylive/2019/08/19/roku-adds-kids-family-destination-its-roku-channel/2045543001/   Family Trend 2: Travel with Generation Alpha Generation Alpha, all children between the ages of 0-9 is the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. Traveling with this digitally aware generation has its challenges.  https://info.advertising.expedia.com/hubfs/2019-Research/12019-05_Generation-Alpha_Research.pdf?hsCtaTracking=9b214e1e-19b5-4f0d-8621-3608ff00f907%7C2ffc66c2-4535-4e1f-92a9-72693e8e55de Family Trend 3: NBA Disney The NBA experience has opened at Disney springs. YIPPEE!!! https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article233681967.html          

Welcome back to the podcast! Before our three family trends I discuss how based on an article from last week I'm taking steps as an event producer to help offer programming for families whose children are autistic. On to this weeks 3 trends... 4:50: LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL AGENTS: This article from the Travel Market Report discusses how travel agents are becoming "travel designers" who will create the ultimate family experience from scratch.  https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Luxury-Travel-Agents-Grab-the-Media-Spotlight 7:15: PRIVATE KIDS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS: This article from the Telegraph discusses how private membership clubs like the Birly Clubs and the Soho House offer membership deals for children of the members.  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/26/private-members-clubs-offer-children-memberships-keep-busy-summer/ 9:15: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: I think it speaks for itself!!! https://venturebeat.com/2019/07/31/super-nintendo-world-will-be-the-cornerstone-of-universals-third-orlando-theme-park/    

Welcome back the the podcast people! Before our fun family trends I discuss the theme of party pressure in events and what can be done to alleviate it. Then on to family trends...   3:53: AUTISM and FAMILY VACATIONS: This was a very important article written in the NY Times about families where a child is on the spectrum finding places for them to enjoy a vacation together.  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/travel/autistic-travelers-hotel-amusement-parks.html 6:08: PERSONALIZATION OF TRAVEL OPTIONS This article from Doxee goes into detail about how hotels and resort need to create personalized marketing for consumers to attract them to their properties. https://www.doxee.com/2019/06/27/personalization-in-the-travel-sector/ 8:45: INVENT THE SUMMER This was a great article about a young kid named Peter Mok who created a project called INVENT THE SUMMER, a free summer-focused program that encourages kids to participate in weekly challenges that explore different engineering fields. https://www.indianagazette.com/leisure/family-is-challenging-kids-to-invent-the-summer/article_2559e2cb-f7cb-5b79-9db2-006a938a68a6.html    

Hello! Today on the podcast I start by discussing all the ways things can go wrong in creating events for families. Then we get into our family trends. 4:50: GENERATION Z HOTELS: Hospitlaity.net discusses how hotels need to think about developing amenities for Generation Z. https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094050.html 8:01: SUMMER SAMPLING: A Quartz.com article discusses breaking up summer activities into many area not focusing exclusively on one for your kids.  https://qz.com/1628680/what-should-my-child-do-this-summer-sample-dont-specialize/ 10:21: INSTAGRAM BRAGGING/FAMILY VACATIONS: This NBC.com article discusses how international vacation pictures have a negative effect on families traveling locally. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/instagram-travel-bragging-killing-family-vacation-ncna1024841  

Welcome to episode 7 of the podcast! This week we discuss things to consider when planning for a family 4th of July celebration. Then we head into our 3 family trends for the week.    5:13: VACATION ANXIETY: A Washington Post article discussing the potential anxiety kids experience over the summer due to the change in normal schedules. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/06/20/kids-anxiety-can-spike-during-summer-heres-why-what-parents-can-do-help/?utm_term=.addc1885b939 8:04: KIDZ BOP FAN EXPERIENCE: Kidz Bop is expanding their brand into more AIC Hotel Group properties.  https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4092586.html Unique KidsClubs: www.Mrandmrssmith.com discuss the growing trend of unique kids clubs happening in high end resorts. https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/family      

Welcome to Episode 6! This week we discuss the value of vendors in the entertainment spaces and how vendors need to lean on each other for support. Then on to our Family Trends. 4:09: FAMILY CAMP GETAWAYS: Camps that offer summer camp experience the whole family can enjoy.  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/travel/camp-getaways-family-travel.html 6:06: FIVER PARTIES: A birthday party trend where adults provide cash (aka 5 dollars) instead of presents. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/what-are-fiver-parties-and-would-you-send-your-child-to-one-111209870.html 8:20  Pokémon  EVENTS: National competitions for Pokémon players of all ages. https://dotesports.com/general/news/competitive-pokemon-events-great-way-for-kids-to-get-into-esports    

On this episode of the podcast before we get into our 3 Family Trends, I discuss the push and pull of creating new event experiences while also trying to maintain existing ones.   5:22: Family Trend 1: The CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group aims to create luxury kids club for her 5 star level hotel properties.  ARTICLE 7:17: Family Trend 2: National Geographic and G Adventures are launching an expanded partnership that brings to life 12 new trips designed to allow children and adults to connect as a family. ARTICLE   9:02: Family Trend 3:  Gay Pride Month for Families

  On this weeks episode David discusses the value of making sure your your staff is heard, supported and compensated appropriately   4:35 Live Nation/Green Nation: Live nation announces new environmental goals for its Green Nation global sustainability coalition  6:28:  Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: The new Star wars interactive exhibit at Disneyland is here.  9:13: Family Travel=CEO's: Ceoworld.biz wrote an article about the value of seeing the world as child and how those lessons can benefit you in the world of business.    #soundssweetshow #soundssweetnews 

This week on the show David discusses the his trip to BizBash 2019 in Florida. Then shares the three family event and travel trends of the week.   3:30: KinderJoy celebrates its 2nd birthday by partnering with The Birthday Party Project™, a non-profit organization that spreads joy by hosting monthly birthday parties for children living in homeless and transitional living facilities. Through the partnership, Kinder Joy® is helping to bring the magic of birthdays to children experiencing homelessness by donating $50,000 to sponsor birthday parties for hundreds of children in shelters across the country.   5:45: Generation Alpha. Representing those born after 2010, Gen Alpha may be young, but they have ideas and opinions and are already influencing family decisions - including travel. More than half of parents and grandparents said Gen Alpha show them online and TV content to influence family trip planning.   8:07: 23andme and Airbnb are partnering to develop "heredity travel" trips to encourage clients to use your genetic testing results to pick travel destinations.    

On this episode of the podcast we have a super slew of fun filled family trends to share with you. David starts off discussing a nagging trend in the world of entertainment...not paying for performers. He then moves to this weeks trends.   3:08: Outside Experience: one-stop shop for everything about the world outside, including the coolest new RVs, gear demos, skills clinics, a mini adventure film festival, live music, and tons of family-friendly activities. https://www.outsideexperienceshow.com   5:10: Maternity Moons:Planning an adventure during the greater adventure of raising a child is helping parents enjoy those precious early days with their newborns—and learn something new about how they travel as a family.    8:07: 14 year old hotel manger: Sam Pointon, a 14 year old boy,  will help The Grand Hotel & Spa run a campaign to help children get the most out of their visits to the city.  

In this episode David discusses the updated version of this podcast, Pintrest and wedding pictures and his growing beef with Goofy. Trends covered are   4:40: Marriot launches home rental market platform 7:24: "Gramping" a new trend where grandparents take vacations with just their grandchildren.  10:19: Mattel creating interactive entertainment Centers   You can follow david at @soundssweetnews on twitter and Instagram

Test feed of the updated version of the Sounds Sweet Show. A podcast that discusses the newest trends and topics in the world of family entertainment and hospitality. The show is hosted by award winning family entertainer David Brownstein. You can see David's work on his website www.soundssweetent.com and on twitter and instagram at @soundssweetnews. 

  Today on the podcast and have Dhana Cohen and Melinda Knight of the Inventorz Network. It is a social network designed to help would be inventors bring their products to possible retail partners and be a support system to them. We discuss how support is needed for new inventors, singing and presenting products and their most recent endeavor the Ikidz Show. for more information check out www.inventorznetwork.com Three Cool Things to check out across the country 1) Mother's day weekend garden party WHEN: May 9 - May 10 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Bronx, New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., New York, Ny www.nybg.org 2) Run like a mother WHEN: Mar 30, 2015 - May 10 at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Seattle, Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, Wa 3) Chocolate Tea for mummy WHEN: May 10 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.   WHERE: Pasadena Area, The Langham Hotel, 1401 South Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, Ca        

  Welcome back to the show! On the show today we have Carly Shuler the CEO of Kindoma, an app that allows people to play games and read stories to each other via Skype technology built into the app. We discuss sesame street, story voices, making technology for yourself and more. Make sure you listen to our three cool things with events from Tennessee, Colorado and Minnesota. www.soundssweetnews.com  

On the show today we bring back the man behind OWTK (Out With The Kids) Jeff Bogle. We talk about a varierty of subjects. About being a Dad with daughters, the importanace of failure, change and more change. Check out Jeff's website at www.owtk.com  

On the podcast today we have a real life Paleontologist! Dr Scott Sampson, who was also the Paleontologist on the PBS show Dinosaur Train, has a new book entitled How to Raise a Wild Child about encouraging families to take their kids outside of the house and play. To find out more about Dr. Scott you can go to www.raiseawildchild.com. We also have 3 cool things this week ranging from a Balloon Festival in Austin Texas, some Lego Ninjango training at  LegoLand Discovery Center and amazing anatomy of animals at Body World: Animal Inside out at The Franklin Institute. 

Ummmm...Lisa Loeb is on the podcast today. Yes that one! We talked about performing for adult and kid audiences, octopus gardens, her cool sounding name and her kid musical Camp Kappawana which is making it's New York Premier this weekend for the Atlantic Theater company. To find out more about the show visit lisaloeb.com and atlantictheater.org . We also started a new feature this week called 3 sweet things. We talk about threes sweet things going on for families this weekend. They included Kindie music fest Kindiecomm happening this weekend in Philadelphia. Bubble month taking place in various Gymboree locations across the country and Chi-Fi the official sci-fi con for Chicago which is free for kids 12 and under! 

The Jam is Back! It's been too long party people! For the 17th Jam we have some old reliables done up with a fresh twist. Nursery Rhyme songs redone by Bob Dylan, O.A.R., Leon Redbone, The Quinns,Stevie Ray Vaughn. Enjoy the Jam everyone!

Hey There! On the show today I had the chance to interview for the second time Jacob and Jason of the Kindie Band The Pop Ups. On the show we discussed anxiety voices, angry elements, and the power of puppets. You can find out more about The Pop Up's on their website www.thpopups.com

Hi Sounds Sweet folks, today on the podcast we discuss the value of money. No really!! Chad Schiel, who is a personal finance consultant, made a bunch of animated videos designed to help children with money management. On the show we discuss the power of pennies, having three piggy banks, and how daughters own their dads. Own Them! To find Chad's videos got to THIS page on YouTube.

Hey Sounds Sweet fans, our guest this week is Keith Wasserman. Keith is the creative mind behind the band The Whirlgigs. On the show we discuss Nintendo themed songs, one banding it, and the secret behind his band's name. Check out his music at www.thewhirlygigs.com.

This weeks podcast is with a friend I have known since I was 12 years old, and who also happens to be one of the most talented animators I have ever met. On the podcast we talk about hair gel, the three stooges and a dog, putting your animation figures in the freezer and his animated series GORILLAVILLE on DreamworksTV. Great guy. www.ronimation.com

This Carpool Jam episode 16 features music from the Ice Cream Sundae Project charity album. All these sweet songs you are hearing today were donated by the Kindie artists to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July and to help raise money for Feeding America, which is a national non for profit that provides hungry families with food. Please download and support the album on www.icecreamsundaeproject.com

This episode of the podcast I welcome one the top Kindie artists in America, Mr. Brady Rymer to the show. We discuss brightly colored jackets, Spinal Tap performance situations, and oddly titled birthing songs. His new album Just Say Hi is available right now for purchase and download. He is also part of our new compilation album for charity called the Ice Cream Sundae Project. So an overall good dude. Enjoy!

 On the podcast today we have producer, writer, actor, stunt driver, and creator of the Rusty Bucket Kids Show. On the show we discuss rolling with the production punches, embracing your creative community, and what it means to be an independent producer today. It's a talking shop podcast guys. Hope you enjoy. www.rustybucketkids.com

The summer is officially here, so lets kick it off right with a Carpool Jam! This is Carpool Jam Vol 15, with new songs from Joanie Leeds and The Nightlights, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could, Mister G, Recess Monkey and more. Happy Summer everyone!

Hey guys, I am very excited about our guest today. Grammy winning writer, composer and brand new entry to the world of kindie music as a solo performer Mr Danny Weinkauf is on the podcast. We discuss him writing music with They Might Be Giants, his time as a physical therapist, composing for college basketball and the power of red pants. To hear his music and video go to www.dannyweinkauf.com

On this episode we have Doris Muramatsu and JJ Jones about the kid band Django Jones. We talk about stream of consciousness music, make shift drum sets, long CD description areas in record stores and how awesome slow songs can be. You can find out about the band and their music at www.djangojonesband.com

Today on the podcast we speak with Sara Bingham, the creator of WeeHands a sign language program aimed at teaching sign language for children as well as enhancing language development. On the show we discuss the power of visual learning, baby manuals, caterpillar's, and how you sign the sounds of animals. The program can be found on her website www.weehands.com

Today on the podcast we speak with Sara Bingham, the creator of WeeHands a sign language program aimed at teaching sign language for children as well as enhancing language development. On the show we discuss the power of visual learning, baby manuals, caterpillar's, and how you sign the sounds of animals. The program can be found on her website www.weehands.com

The weeks guest in the amazing Kindie artist Jazzy Ash. Today on the show we discuss finding your musical niche, monikers, and the power of beads. Make sure you check out all of her music at jazzyash.com.

On the podcast we have Brian Gorman of Rock Band Land, an incredible organization that helps kids write and compose original music in workshop classes. Those songs are on an album called Rainbow Beast &The Rock Band Land Rockers Tales From The Monstrosity Scrolls. On the podcast we discuss the process of how the songs come about, the power of The Flaming Lips, and magic. The album is being released nationwide on Feb 11th.

It's the Holidays, so it's time for another Carpool Jam Holiday Edition. This is Version 2 for you!We feature artists like Fiona Apple, Ty Taylor, Todd McHatton, Darius Rucker and B.B. King. Have a very Happy Holiday everyone!

This episode of The Sounds Sweet Show is with Kindie music artist and video blogger Jason Didner. We talk about the expanding Kindie music scene, writing songs with your spouse, and the Yogi Berra esque abilities of his daughter. Check out his website at http://junglegymjam.com/.

I am so excited to bring you a two part podcast with one guest! Bryan and Neil of the dynamic music duo Koo Koo Kangaroo stop by the show to discuss "everybody shows, partying with Yo Gabba Gabba, and making music in Minnesota. The I ask them three silly questions minutes after their live show in LA is done! You can check out their videos, music and songs at www.kookookangaroo.com.

Hey, there Sounds Sweet folks! We have the very "animated" JC Little or as she is known on her blog The Animated Woman. On the podcast we discussed what draws her to drawing, crazy dogs, the meaning of animator, cutting the proverbial cord for both men and women and how to find compensation amongst creativity.

On the show  I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Todd and Cookie. Todd and Cookie is the music and magical collaboration between kid music artists Todd McHatton and Mista Cookie Jar. I was trying to come up with a description but they said it best."A mystical, magical, rock & roll adventure for the whole family!!! A collection of songs, web comics & cartoons released every 3 months chronicling Todd and Cookie as they seek out THE CATAPULT OF DESTINY!" On the podcast we discuss animation, collaboration and the joy of long flowing hair. This all drops tomorrow Sept 24th.  

Check out the very first ever interview of the Vancouver kid's band that's going to rock the world...The Zing Zangs! Trevor (Commander Rock) and Elliot (Ninja Elliot) discuss ninja and army guys working together, the power of collaboration, and how to impose the perfect tickle attack. Their new album drops in October!

Am happy to welcome the very talented Heidi Swedberg back to the podcast as we discuss her up coming new album My Cup of Tea. On the podcast we discuss universal power of counting, playing with a band before you have a band, and the incredible musicality of a bomb casing! Make sure you check out the album at www.sukeyjumpmusic.com

Hey guys, here is a new podcast with my new best friends in the world...call them up they will agree...Michael and Adam  of The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. We talk about their upcoming album, the undeniable power of the Crash Test Dummies and the perfect answer to an impossible questions.

This week on the podcast is the delightful Bronkar Lee. Bronkar is the world's only Rhythmic Juggling Beatboxer and has been seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and America's Got Talent. We talk about the process of Juggling, working alone compared to a  group and the sounds a dog makes falling down the stairs. Check out his website at www.circusofsound.com 

Get on your new dancing shoes, new dancing tie, new dancing..uuhhh..ponytail holders? It's Carpool Jam Vol 14! Get ready to rock out to some new brand spanking tunes from Frances England, Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke. and Dean Jones. It's new-tastic! (Have to stop making up words.)

This episode of the Sounds Sweet Show features Trevor of Goober Kids Radio. Trevor is 13 years old and has created an online radio show for kids that has thousands of listeners. On the show we talked about creating characters, what is a goober, and what it is like making a show. Check out his website at www.gooberkidsradio.com 

Very excited about this episode, because it's the first episode ever recorded at a hamburger joint! This episode features David and Shana Brenion of Nifty Balloons. This husband and wife team have a live balloon show for kids called The Nifty Balloon Show that is performing this weekend in Santa Monica. On the show we discussed the simple joy of balloons, gorillas with laser hands, and @#$% CLOWNS! You can check out David and Shana's creations and hire them for events at Nifty Balloons.

This week on the podcast is Damien Drago of Rockin Through History. We talked about rocking out to the American Revolution, finding rhymes with Constitution, and coming up with a founding father band name. Stick around to hear the song Powder Your Wig at the end of the show.

Put on your best B-boy outfit people and get ready to hang with Bay Area kid hip-hop artists The Alphabet Rockers. We talk about early morning shows, hip-hop improv, and CHWORM! Stick around to hear their track GO! at the end of the show.