Armchair Adventures: A Join-In Story Podcast for Kids

Made By Mortals

Calling all curious, brave, imaginative and silly explorers! Join Connie, the Chief Adventurer at Armchair Adventures Travel Agency and her trusty gang of adventurers, on a super fun journey for kids aged 6-10! Each episode is packed with join-in fun and whisks you away on a brand new adventure – like exploring a superhero's underground lair, going on a magical trip with an orchestra, or taking a trip into the past with a time machine! It’s made with real-life grannies and granddads and you’ll learn new things about people, history, science, and different cultures along the way. Armchair Adventures podcast for kids is perfect for storytime, playtime, rainy days and on your travels. Ready to embark on an epic adventure? Buckle up and hit follow! New episodes set sail twice a month, on the first and third Thursdays! ️ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Say hello! -- facebook.com/ArmchairAdventuresUK -- ArmchairAdventures.co.uk Produced by Made By Mortals | MadebyMortals.org | @MadebyMortals Winners - Audio Production Awards 2023 & British Podcast Awards 2022 read less
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Episodes

A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 2
Jul 18 2024
A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 2
Deep underground, Connie and her customers learn the Oil monster is friendly after all, and how using fossil fuels for her new prom dress damages the environment. Connie decides that reusing her mums 1980s dress is the best way forward …the thing is, it’s still not her style…at all…👗🧵🛢‘It’s important for me to wear my mum’s prom dress…even though it really, really, really doesn’t suit me…’Amy (The fabulously sustainable fashion designer) comes to the rescue with a complete redesign using the same fabric!Join the adventure and play games at the Oil monsters birthday bash, plant some trees with our forest friends and get yourself on the fashion runway!It’s time to strut your stuff in part 2 of ‘A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure!’----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventuresYou can download the transcript for the episode here.#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah Donelon and Paul HineWriter – Chris BrettMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosSpecial guest – Amy PowneyThis episode was funded through the Energy Saving Trust Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund. With extra special thanks to our guest adventurer Amy PowneyOur next episode will be out Thursday 1st August 2024! 😀Mentioned in this episode:Bust or Trust Promo SwapCalling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way.
A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 1
Jul 4 2024
A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 1
Connie’s lovely customer Pat wants to go on an adventure to learn what her clothes are made of and how she can shop more sustainably…👗🧵🐑‘I’d love to know how I can help the planet whilst still looking good!’Meanwhile, Connie is worrying she will have to wear her Mum’s 1980’s prom dress if she doesn’t order one off the internet in time! The trouble is, Connie doesn’t really understand what the new one is made of…Getting the rest of the customers on the line they travel to Fashion designer Amy Powney’s Super Sustainable Fashion Studio to find out more!When her wardrobe becomes a rocket, they blast off to have a beauty treatment with some sheep and float away on giant clouds made of cotton…But when they venture deep underground to learn where manmade fabrics come from… they are attacked by an oil monster!Will they survive their encounter with this fossil fuelled terror? Join us to find out Adventurers! Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventuresYou can download the transcript for the episode here.#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah Donelon and Paul HineWriter – Chris BrettMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosSpecial guest – Amy PowneyThis episode was funded through the Energy Saving Trust Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund. With extra special thanks to our guest adventurer Amy PowneyOur next episode will be out Thursday 18th of July! 😀Mentioned in this episode:Bust or Trust Promo SwapCalling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bust_or_trust_podcast Podfollow Listen Link: https://podfollow.com/bust-or-trust-a-kids-mystery-podcast Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bust-or-trust-a-kids-mystery-podcast/id1675057749
A Prehistoric Portal Adventure
Jun 20 2024
A Prehistoric Portal Adventure
*NEWS FLASH*This just in…Connie needs some help understanding research for a school project, so she asks her trusty Uncle Chris and her lovely customers if they know anyone who could help her out!‘Wow, it’s like the Batcave…Look at all the robots and machines.’🦖🕵🏻🤖Uncle Chris gets in touch with his good friend Dr Rachel, dons his news reporter character and adventures to her super-secret research base! Once inside, they learn about ‘THE FIVE STEPS OF RESEARCH’ Finding out what makes a successful project, how important planning is and they even take a trip back in time to meet some T-REX! But watch your step adventurers…you don’t want to step in any dino dung! ----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventuresYou can download the transcript for the episode here.#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Chris Brett and Hannah Donelon Writer – Chris BrettMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosSpecial guest – Dr Rachel IsbaFunded by The ICS Research Engagement Network development programme. Produced in collaboration with Lancaster Medical School, Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the Council for Disabled Children (part of the National Children’s Bureau). With special thanks to Rachel Isba.The views expressed in this episode are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care.Our next episode will be out Thursday 4th of July! 😀Mentioned in this episode:Koala Shine Show notesKoala Shine is a show of mindful kids’ short stories, with adventures taking us all over the globe and even out of this world! In every episode, you'll learn something new, with cool facts and jokes, topsy-turvy tales and even the opportunity for you to be on the pod too. Koala Shine is meaningful, mindful entertainment for developing brains, with not a screen in sight! Hit ‘follow’ so you never miss an episode, and subscribe to Koala Shine+ for ad-free, uninterrupted adventures! https://koalashine.supercast.com/
A Roman Invasion Adventure
Jun 6 2024
A Roman Invasion Adventure
Connie’s running out of time to write a play on the roman invasion of Britain for her drama class, so she asks Uncle Chris and his community theatre company to lend her a hand!‘Silence! You’re forgetting one thing everyone…I am no longer Uncle Chris…I am the emperor of Rome, and emperors do whatever they like!’🏛️🏆🐎Styling himself as the new emperor of Rome, Uncle chris takes us to a giant amphitheatre, where he pits the Roman Empire against ancient Britain to gather up the facts for Connie.Here we see Boudicca queen of the Iceni tribe take on Emperor Claudius of Rome in a few rather silly challenges to impress Emperor Uncle Chris! But who will emerge victorious! And will everybody stay in one piece? Join us on our adventure to find out!----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventuresYou can download the transcript for this episode here. Credits Produced by- Made By MortalsActors – Chris Brett, Hannah Donelon, Catherine Cowdry and Paul HineWriter- Chris BrettMusic- AJS MusicSound design- Blueprint StudiosFunded by- The Arts Council England.Our next episode will be out Thursday 20th of June! 😀Mentioned in this episode:Koala Shine Promo SwapKoala Shine is a show of mindful kids’ short stories, with adventures taking us all over the globe and even out of this world! In every episode, you'll learn something new, with cool facts and jokes, topsy-turvy tales and even the opportunity for you to be on the pod too. Koala Shine is meaningful, mindful entertainment for developing brains, with not a screen in sight! Hit ‘follow’ so you never miss an episode, and subscribe to Koala Shine+ for ad-free, uninterrupted adventures! https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/koalashine
Douze Points! A Eurovision Song Contest Adventure Part 2
May 16 2024
Douze Points! A Eurovision Song Contest Adventure Part 2
Connie and her customers have been asked to step in to perform for the UK in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – but they don’t have a song, costumes, a dance routine, or anything, yet!“I really don’t want nil points!!”“Nobody wants nil points!”🎤✨🌍There’s no time to waste! Connie and her customers hop back on the magical tour bus to travel across Europe, on a mission to gather everything they need to make their act special and bring the audience together. “Let’s build a chain across the world…Let’s bring together every boy and girl.”Will Connie pick up all the tips she needs from other country’s Eurovision winners? How will she get on at the Song Contest? And will she receive the top mark - douze points?! Join us on our journey of the imagination to help make Connie’s contest-winning performance! ----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventuresYou can download the transcript for the episode here.#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah Donelon, Chris Brett, Francesca Waite, Catherine Cowdrey and Paul HineWriter – Francesca WaiteMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosFunded by the Arts Council of England. Our next episode will be out Thursday 30th of May! 😀
A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 2
Feb 22 2024
A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 2
The next stop is the string family from the ice cream parlour! Mrs Maestro's journey to get the musicians in the orchestra to the super-duper concert on time continues. Mrs Maestro gets confused when it's time to pay for all those delicious ice creams, and Connie and her customers come to her aid. 🚌🎻🍦“Don’t worry Mrs Maestro, let’s do it together. We’ll help you. Isn’t that right gang?”The next pickup is the brass family from the Great Grand Palace- a royal but somewhat overwhelming experience. And then it’s the percussion family from the disco, and it’s time to dance, dance, dance! In this episode, we continue honing our conducting skills using hand gestures to control the music. But don’t worry, the professional conductor is meeting us at the concert hall to conduct the orchestra in the super-duper concert. But only if we can get the musicians there on time! And now we are running super late!Download the transcript for this episode here.----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventures#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah Donelon and Kerry Willison-ParryWriter – Paul HineMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosMusicians - Hannah McCabe, Caroline Pether, Aine MolinesFunded by the Arts Council of England. Our next episode will be out Thursday 7th of March! 😀
A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 1
Feb 8 2024
A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 1
Meet Mrs Maestro- a local bus company owner and music super-fan. Join her, Connie, and Connie’s customers en route to pick up the musicians in an orchestra and get them to the super-duper concert on time.🚌🎻🎼“We love music. It sets our imaginations wild and free”. In this episode (the first of three musical specials), Mrs Maestro’s ancient steam-powered patented route planner blows up, and she is forced to try to remember her route and the order of her pickups. Poor Mrs Maestro’s memory is ‘on the blink’ and believes she’ll never remember. Her grumpy bus driver, Darren, doesn’t help. So it’s up to Connie, the adventurers (you) and her customers to come to the rescue with the power of music. First stop…the park to pick up the woodwind family.These next three episodes contain original music played by some incredible orchestra musicians. Hold on to your hats; it’s gonna be a musical blast!Download the transcript for this episode here.----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventures#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah Donelon and Kerry Willison-ParryWriter – Paul HineMusic -AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint StudiosMusicians - Hannah McCabe, Caroline Pether, Aine Molines                                                   Our next episode  will be out Thursday 22nd of February!😀
A Girl Power Scrapbook Adventure - Part 1
Jan 4 2024
A Girl Power Scrapbook Adventure - Part 1
"Girls are strong, and girls are clever, look out world 'cos here we come!"🦸‍♀️📕💖Connie is asked to sing at the local mayor's inspirational women's event but needs a little self-belief. So, her lovely customers take her on an adventure inside Ada's Girl Power scrapbook!All the amazing women come to life in the scrapbook pictures and teach Connie and the gang how important it is to celebrate women and their achievements. Girls can do anything! 💪We meet Ada Summers, the first justice of the peace in England, not to mention professional boxer, footballer and broadcaster Stacey Copeland.⚽But, oh no....Connie's Uncle Chris arrives early to scan the book ready for the event! Will the adventurers make it out of Ada's scrapbook in time? Or will they be scanned into cyberspace and forced to live on the internet forever? 😱 Listen now to find out!Download the transcript for this episode here.----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventures#armchairadventures #podcast #childrensstories #podcastforkids #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #podcastformomsCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActors - Hannah DonelonWriter – Chris BrettMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint Studios                                                                             Funded by- Historic England’s ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ fund With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Mayor of Tameside Cllr Sharif and Stacey Copeland.Part 2 of this episode will be out Thursday 18th of January!😀
A Hindu Wedding Adventure - Part 2
Nov 16 2023
A Hindu Wedding Adventure - Part 2
Connie and her customers are in the vibrant land of Gujarat, India, where Connie and her fellow adventurers are immersed in the festivities of a traditional Hindu wedding!“Traditions give the next generation an understanding of their cultural background.”  👳🏽✨❤In part 2, Connie is still in Gujarat and super nervous about being a bridesmaid! Dipak Dristi, a social group for older people of South Asian heritage and extra special guest adventurers, help take her mind off things with an amazing story about Hanuman, the son of the God of wind. 🌬The monsoon is still going as Connie falls asleep. Will she be able to make it back for Sura's sister's wedding? You'll have to listen to find out! 🌧Download the transcript for this episode here.----------------------------------------------Say hello adventurer!Website: armchair-adventures.co.ukFacebook: @armchairadventuresukInstagram: @armchairadventuresukTikTok: @armchairadventuresPatreon: @armchairadventures#ArmchairAdventures #podcast #joininstory #bedtimestory #childrensstoryCredits Produced by Made By MortalsActor - Hannah DonelonWriter – Francesca WaiteMusic - AJS MusicSound Design - Blueprint Studios                                                                          Funded by: The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery PlayersWith extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Dipak Dristi!The next episode will be out Thursday 30th November! 😀