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Ollie and Friends

Ollie and Friends

Written by: Allie Hershman
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Welcome to Ollie and Friends, the joyful, engaging podcast created just for babies and toddlers! Each episode is packed with songs, simple stories, playful learning, and sensory-rich language designed to entertain and nurture early development.

Hosted in a warm and friendly tone, Ollie and Friends introduces little listeners to fun topics—like animals, nature, and colors—while singing familiar tunes, practicing letters, and encouraging movement. Perfect for car rides, playtime, or winding down at home, this show invites parents and caregivers to join in too, making learning a shared, happy experience.

Because every giggle, clap, and sing-along is a milestone worth celebrating!

Allie Hershman
Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • Patience, Trying Again & Love with Ollie and Friends
    Jan 20 2026

    In this gentle, encouraging episode of Ollie & Friends, little listeners learn about patience, perseverance, and love.

    Through calming movement, simple spelling, and familiar songs set to Mary Had a Little Lamb, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and Bingo, children practice waiting, taking deep breaths, and trying again when things feel hard.

    The episode features a cozy story about Ollie learning to slow down, rebuild, and keep going with love and support, followed by soothing affirmations that help kids feel confident, capable, and cared for. Perfect for preschool and early elementary listeners, this episode supports emotional regulation, growth mindset, and social-emotional learning in a warm, playful way.

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    8 mins
  • Reading, School & Kindness with Ollie and Friends
    Jan 13 2026

    In this warm and playful episode of Ollie & Friends, we explore the joy of reading, what school is all about, and how kindness helps us connect and belong.

    Together, little listeners will sing songs, spell fun words, imagine story worlds, and listen to a gentle story about Ollie’s school day — learning that trying your best and being kind matter most. We’ll wrap up with calming affirmations and a cozy goodbye song to help everyone feel proud, peaceful, and ready for the day ahead.

    Perfect for preschool and early elementary learners, this episode supports early literacy, social-emotional growth, and confidence — all through music, movement, and imagination.

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    10 mins
  • Cooking, Dinosaurs & the Superpower of Listening with Ollie and Friends
    Dec 23 2025

    Hi friends! Welcome back to Ollie & Friends — the playful, interactive podcast where little learners sing, imagine, and grow together.

    In this extra-fun episode, children explore three exciting themes: cooking together, dinosaurs from long ago, and the superpower of listening. We warm up with the ABCs, pretend to cook something yummy, stomp and tiptoe like dinosaurs, and practice using our listening ears through songs, movement, and imaginative play.

    Storytime features Ollie and his friend Harry learning how listening helps them stay safe, share ideas, and be kind friends. The episode gently winds down with calming breaths, positive affirmations, and a cheerful goodbye song.

    Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this episode supports:

    Early listening and attention skills

    Social-emotional learning

    Language development through music and repetition

    Imaginative, screen-free play

    🎶 Sing along, move your body, and discover how listening helps us learn and connect — only on Ollie & Friends!

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    10 mins
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