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Kids Media Club Podcast is a podcast hosted by Jo Redfern, Andy Williams, and Emily Horgan. In each episode they chat with a different guest about the world of Kids Media. The podcast covers everything from trends in animation to the rise of Edtech.

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This bonus episode takes a different format, with Emily reporting live from the Animation Dingle Festival in County Kerry, Ireland. Rather than a single guest, the episode brings together three separate conversations captured across the festival week... more

In this episode, Andy, Jo, and Emily are joined by Ashley Mady, President of Zigazoo — a social media platform built specifically for kids that has been quietly growing its user base to over 10 million while the wider debate around children and socia... more

This bonus episode of the Kids Media Club sees Andy and Jo joined by Emily, who has just published her latest Netflix Kids Content Performance Report — a deep dive into Netflix's engagement data covering the second half of 2025. It's a data-rich conv... more

This is the second half of the Kids Media Club's conversation with Chris Heatherly, the former Disney executive who oversaw Club Penguin at its peak. The discussion picks up where part one left off, diving deep into online safety, the realities of mo... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Heatherly
Disney alumni, former head of Club Penguin, with extensive background in games and kids' media
Disney
Episode: Club Penguin: The Game That Could Have Been Roblox — Inside Disney's Most Beloved (and Misunderstood) Platform | Part 1
Mari Brewis
Head of media co-partnerships, YouTube
YouTube
Episode: KidScreen & MIP London 2026: No More Hierarchies, Hard Truths, and the BBC's YouTube Bet
Lydia Moseby
Head of BBC Children's Digital
BBC
Episode: KidScreen & MIP London 2026: No More Hierarchies, Hard Truths, and the BBC's YouTube Bet
Eric Calderon
Eric Calderon of Surviving Animation
Surviving Animation
Episode: Bonus Episode - The Best Worst Kids Screen Ever: Dispatches from San Diego
John Rice
CEO of Jam Media and co-creator and executive producer on BeddyByes
Jam Media
Episode: BeddyByes: Building a Preschool Franchise from the Ground Up — Live from KidsScreen
Vienna Downs
Consumer products and licensing lead for BeddyByes project
Blue Ant Media / Thunderbird Entertainment
Episode: BeddyByes: Building a Preschool Franchise from the Ground Up — Live from KidsScreen
Richard Goldsmith
EVP of Kids and Family Sales and Brands for Blue Ant
Blue Ant Media
Episode: BeddyByes: Building a Preschool Franchise from the Ground Up — Live from KidsScreen
Sarah DeWitt
SVP and GM of PBS Kids and Education
PBS Kids
Episode: "Thank You to Viewers Like You" — PBS Kids, Federal Defunding, and the Fight for Children's Media
Emma Hardy
Executive Commercial and Brand Director at Aardman
Aardman Animations
Episode: From Stop Motion to Always On: How Aardman Connects with Modern Audiences

Hosts

Jo Redfern
Co-host and host with a focus on kids media strategy and partnerships.
Andy Williams
Co-host and industry commentator, often guiding discussions on monetization and platform shifts.
Emily Horgan
Co-host and industry reporter, brings depth on production, brand strategy, and creator economy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Best kids media podcast

    Time and time again its obvious that if you are involved in kids media in ANY FORM .. and you arent listening to these three “wizards” you are missing out !!

    From the best subject matter industry expert guests to the “knowledge bombs” dropped consistently on the evolving state of the industry by the hosts YOU WILL learn more from listening to this then doing ANY course.

    And if you arent learning about ROBLOX .. are you really wanting to succeed .. THANK YOU JO .. EMILY .. and ANDY !

    I rate it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Entourage fan down under
    Australia2 years ago
  • Kids programmer from Disney US

    Love the discussions. Smart, poignant, and certainly thought provoking. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rye619
    United States3 years ago

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"Thank You to Viewers Like You" — PBS Kids, Federal Defunding, and the Fight for Children's Media
Q: What types of content does PBS Kids prioritize?
PBS Kids prioritizes diversity and inclusivity in content, as demonstrated by shows like 'Carl the Collector' that portrays characters on the autism spectrum.
"Thank You to Viewers Like You" — PBS Kids, Federal Defunding, and the Fight for Children's Media
Q: How does PBS Kids approach educational content?
PBS Kids focuses on informal education meant to supplement what kids learn in school, especially targeting preschool readiness and social-emotional learning.
"Thank You to Viewers Like You" — PBS Kids, Federal Defunding, and the Fight for Children's Media
Q: How does the funding cut impact PBS Kids?
It was significant, with staff and programming cuts due to the loss of federal funding, especially from the terminated Ready to Learn grant.
From Stop Motion to Always On: How Aardman Connects with Modern Audiences
Q: How does the shift from a broadcast-first mindset manifest at Aardman?
Emma discussed the need for Aardman to be part of fans' lives by innovating and creating a fan-first approach to their storytelling and engagement.
KMC: special guest Louis Grenier's no punches pulled take on kids media
Q: What is your feeling about the responsibility around marketing as it applies to Kids Media?
Grenier emphasizes the ethical duty of marketers in Kids Media, arguing that manipulative tactics are unacceptable when targeting children.

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What is Kids Media Club Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the future of children's media, with frequent focus on how digital platforms (notably YouTube and Roblox), licensing, merchandising, and creator-driven IP shape opportunities for preschool and kids programming. Hosts frequently dissect industry shifts—from broadcaster dominance to platform-first strategies, regulatory changes, and monetization challenges—through a pragmatic, creator-friendly lens. Guests tend to be senior industry voices across YouTube partnerships, public broadcasters, animation studios, and licensing, offering tactical insights on strategy, distribution, and audience engagement. A notable strength is how the hosts blend sharp industry analysis with practical, creator- and brand-focused takeaways that a... more

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1. Chris Heatherly
2. Mari Brewis
3. Lydia Moseby
4. Eric Calderon
5. John Rice
6. Vienna Downs
7. Richard Goldsmith
8. Sarah DeWitt

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