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Suzy & Friends

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Jokes
Te Reo Māori
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New Zealand
Aotearoa
Christmas
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 weeklyEpisodes153Founded2 years ago
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Kids & Family

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Latest Episodes

Young Abigail reviews Ned Barraud's book What Happened to the Moa?, Codi says po marie, and we get to know young Frankie in the game Seven Questions.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Music from Fleabite, Claudia Robin Gunn, and the song E Tū Tānagta. Suzy reads the story The Kāuri Family, and we ask kids ‘Would you rather share your bedroom with a pig or a sheep?’

Suzy Cato’s multi-award-winning radio show is now a podcast, with... more

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Suzy talks to talented young podcaster Khirad, Trevor makes weird noises, and there's a tricky brain-teaser sent in by Billy and Coco.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Suzy Cato sings ‘I’m Baking a Cake’, there’s a song about skinks, and a waiata from Kia Whanake called ‘Ngā Kararehe’ (animals). Also, kids talk about friendship, there are Kitten Fun Facts, and a trio of kid comedians to make you giggle.

Suzy Cato... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Silver
Author of Seymour Slater backyard adventures
Independent author
Episode: Kid comedians!
Ayung Jung
Reviewer of Ernie and the Magic Kennel
Independent reviewer
Episode: Kid comedians!
Andrew Morris
Musician, Refractive Music Kids
Refractive Music Kids
Episode: Kids music made in NZ, the Kiwi Queen of the Cosmos, and Germs!
Fire Lucy
Storyteller/performer
Pu-ra-co stories
Episode: Kids music made in NZ, the Kiwi Queen of the Cosmos, and Germs!
Kylie Penn
Friend of the show, set designer and creator for screen and stage
The Magic Playhouse
Episode: Rrrumm! Rum-rum-rum-rum! Raarrrrr! What's that sound?
Simon Taylor
Storyteller, contributor of Princess and Strengthless story
Simon Taylor Storyteller
Episode: Rrrumm! Rum-rum-rum-rum! Raarrrrr! What's that sound?
Whaea Lucy
Storyteller introducing Pūrākau
Tuhoe/Whānau storytelling context
Episode: Homegrown music, Pūrākau, and Pizza!
Constable Bryan
Police officer providing Stay Safe messages
Bryan and Bobby / Tree Hut TV
Episode: Jellyfish, Giants, and Constable Bryan
Marco the Monarch Butterfly
Guest character in Fleabite story
Fleabite story segment
Episode: RRrrRRRRrr -- What's That Sound?

Hosts

Suzy Cato
Host of Suzy & Friends; long-running presenter with a focus on kids, family-friendly storytelling and bilingual content.
Trevor Plant
Co-host providing narratives and facilitation; helps drive audience interaction and storytelling segments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 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 Zealand5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive: listeners appreciate the kid-friendly, family-oriented vibe and the mix of stories, jokes, and educational segments.
Positive: audience participation and local Kiwi content tend to be highlighted as strengths.
Positive: guests and segments are seen as engaging and suitable for children and families.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#89
New Zealand/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#233
Japan/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Waiata for kiwi kids, young comedians, and donuts
Q: If you could build your own pizza, what would you put on it?
Chloe talks about tomato sauce, sour cream, and a mix that reflects her favorite flavors, while Wilder includes tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and olives, and Mila adds pineapple, ham, sticky cheese, and even unicorn-shaped candy for a playful twist.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suzy & Friends

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

Bright, high-energy family programming that centers kids' creativity, stories, and learning. Across episodes, the show mixes short storytelling arcs, kid-friendly interviews, audience participation, jokes, music, and educational segments (language, safety, science). Notable is a steady rotation of child guests, expert contributors, and local Kiwi culture, with ongoing narrative threads and interactive games designed to engage young listeners and their whānau. A unique strength is the warm, upbeat hosting duo and a strong emphasis on community participation, te reo Māori touches, and locally produced content that tends to attract families seeking entertaining yet educational kid content. Potential listeners include families looking for whole... more

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Suzy & Friends launched 2 years ago and published 153 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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2. Ayung Jung
3. Andrew Morris
4. Fire Lucy
5. Kylie Penn
6. Simon Taylor
7. Whaea Lucy
8. Constable Bryan

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