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Suzy & Friends

RNZ
Jokes
Te Reo Māori
Brain Teasers
New Zealand
Christmas
Aotearoa
Fun Facts
Children's Literature
The Little Yellow Digger
Friendship
Storytelling
Suzy & Friends
The Electric Cat Detective Agency
Matariki
Māori Language
Kiwi
Kindness
Books
Children's Jokes
Kids' Jokes

Join Suzy & Friends for a slice of a Kiwi kid’s life! Kids share their thoughts, talents, and tales; and hosts Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant share stories and silliness.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes140Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

On the music list this week: The Punk Rock Socks, Anika Moa, and Amalia’s Music - plus Suzy’s new song ‘My House has a Roof’. Jaanki talks about the book ‘Tulip & Sprout’, Whaea Lucy tells the story ‘The Separation of Ranginui & Papatūānuku’, and kid... more

For six-year-old Rexford, Fun Facts about jellyfish; Princess & Strengthus meet a big, new friend; and Constable Bryan has a Keep Safe message about helmets. tony, Prue, and Saskia share their best jokes, and can you work out the answer in this week'... more

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We play Suzy’s new song ‘Put Your Waewae In’, plus music from Em & Me, Chris Sanders, and Gerry Paul. Kids talk about why grown-ups go to work, Hudson chats about the book ‘Spotty the Zebra’, and Suzy reads her story ‘I Can Do It’

Suzy Cato’s multi-... more

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We start series two of Princess & Strengthus, the story of a special girl and her unicorn; there are Fun Facts about triangles; and eight-year-old Eva tells us what she thought of the book Tu Meke Tuatara. We also learn to say "I'm happy" in te reo M... more

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Recent Guests

Marco the Monarch Butterfly
Guest character in Fleabite story
Fleabite story segment
Episode: RRrrRRRRrr -- What's That Sound?
Dr Sophie Briggs
Geologist, Lecturer and Researcher at Otago University
Otago University
Episode: Woop! Woop! Special Guest Alert!
Chris Sanders
Auckland-based singer-songwriter, author of children's books, and composer of Hana the Glow Worm
Independent artist
Episode: Special Guest: Chris Sanders!
Alisa Fetissimanu
Storyteller
Guest on Suzy & Friends
Episode: What's under the waves?
Kori Iliasaane
Special guest, talented young person
Christchurch resident
Episode: Special Guest: Iliasaane
Young Tim
An 8-year-old who reviews children's books
Episode: What Smells Better Than It Tastes?
Vanessa Hatley-Owen
A popular school librarian and children's author.
Episode: Special Guest: Librarian and Author Vanessa Hatley-Owen!
Jeremy Redmore
Musician and creator of the Sing Along Asize project
Sing Along Asize
Episode: Monsters, unicorns, and Itty Bitty Beats!
Travis Latterley
Chairperson for the Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club
Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club
Episode: Special Guest: Surf Lifesaver Travis!

Hosts

Suzy Cato
Host of Suzy & Friends, long-running children's presenter focusing on storytelling and education
Trevor Plant
Co-host with a focus on audience engagement and storytelling in Kiwi kids programming

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Hi I am Eva I love this podcast I just started to listen to it

    I also read harry potter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nastasiak17
    New Zealand4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audiences appreciate the mix of education and entertainment with interactive activities.
Listeners praise its wholesome, kid-friendly vibe and engaging segments.
Guests and segments are described as relatable and culturally resonant for Kiwi families.
Some listeners wish for more diverse guest voices and longer storyline arcs.

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Apple Podcasts
#39
New Zealand/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#190
Mexico/Kids & Family

Talking Points

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Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Q: What kind of room doesn't have a door or a window?
A mushroom.
Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Q: What do you get when you mix chilli with cream?
Ice cream.
Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Q: What can we use pumice for?
We can use it for various silly things, like on the skins and gardens, but my favorite is to skim it on the water.
Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol
Q: What is your favourite book?
Drawing My Stilt Turn.
Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol
Q: Alyssa, how old are you?
Ten years old.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suzy & Friends

What is Suzy & Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A warm, family-friendly show that blends storytelling, kid-led segments, jokes, and short educational bits. Across episodes, hosts guide interactive games, brain teasers, book reviews by young guests, and mini-serials like The Electric Cat Detective Agency, all while weaving in te reo Māori and local Kiwi culture. Notable strengths include a steady rotation of child guests (some from bilingual or multilingual backgrounds), a strong emphasis on audience participation, and consistent crossover with story-driven segments and music that keeps children engaged. This format is likely to appeal to parents seeking wholesome entertainment and to brands looking for family-oriented, education-friendly sponsorship opportunities that reach communicating... more

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Suzy & Friends launched 2 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Marco the Monarch Butterfly
2. Dr Sophie Briggs
3. Chris Sanders
4. Alisa Fetissimanu
5. Kori Iliasaane
6. Young Tim
7. Vanessa Hatley-Owen
8. Jeremy Redmore

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