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Hosted by Sparkler Learning · kids · EN-US
Tune Up uses the healing power of music to help children (and the adults who love them) tackle challenges of early childhood, from cleaning up to including others. In each episode, teacher and musician Benjamin Weiner chats with a child about a difficult topic. Together, they write an empowering song to take on the challenge. Listen to Tune Up to check out the songwriting process and the finished song!
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Signup to Generate a PitchTune Up uses the healing power of music to help children (and the adults who love them) tackle challenges of early childhood, from cleaning up to including others. In each episode, teacher and musician Benjamin Weiner chats with a child about a difficult topic. Together, they write an empowering song to take on the challenge.
Tune Up is hosted by Sparkler Learning. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bloop on the Stoop: When Your Big Sib Doesn't Want to Play" (26 October 2026, 4 minutes), "Rewind: How to Wait for Halloween (and Other Fun Things!)" (16 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Rewind: Calm Down, Anytime!" (9 October 2026, 11 minutes).
Tune Up publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Tune Up is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tune Up requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tune Up's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Tune Up are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Tune Up has a kids audience and around 18,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Sparkler Learning hosts Tune Up, a kids podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Tune Up
Our friend Zion — who is the youngest of five in his family — asks what kids should do when their big siblings don't want to play. It's a common question! Benjamin and his sock puppet friend Bloop respond and give some...
Tune Up
Halloween is coming — and it can be SO HARD to wait for costumes, trick-or-treating, decorations, and candy ! Patience is not an innate personality trait; it is an executive function skill that grows slowly over time —...
Episode #21
World Mental Health Day 2026 takes place tomorrow on Oct. 10. It's a day to reinforce the message that our minds need care, just like our bodies! In honor of this special day, Tune Up is doing a special "rewind,"...
Episode #20
Going to a new school can a big moment for many kids. A new school means a brand new routine, new environment, new people, and often new expectations. As kids far and wide head back to school for a new year, one seven...
Episode #19
When the tectonic plates start to move and the Earth starts to shake, it can be scary for everyone — kids, grownups, and communities! In this special summertime episode of Tune Up, our friend Roxy, 9, joins us from...
Episode #18
Thunder! Lightning! Tornadoes! Big storms can cause big damage — and big feelings! In this special summertime episode of Tune Up, our friend Xander, 7, tells Benjamin and his puppet friend Bloop that a big storm came...
Episode #17
Welcome friends! Pretend play is important for children because it builds social skills, improves language and communication, and develops executive functioning. In this episode, get ready to pretend with Benjamin and —...
Episode #16
Has your family been cheering throughout the World Cup this June and July your favorite soccer/futbol team? ⚽️ As we near the final matchup, we're excited to welcome you to our third special summertime episode of Tune...
Episode #15
Welcome friends! Welcome to our second special summertime episode of Tune Up — Bloop on the Stoop — where we're outside on the front stoop rather than in the studio. On this episode, Max (age 5) shares a question that's...
Episode #14
It's time to put on your dancing socks again 🧦🎶! In this special episode, host Benjamin shares 🎶ALL🎶 of the songs from Season 1 of the Tune Up podcast in a special, 25-minute "mix tape" of catchy tunes for kids (and...
Episode #13
Welcome friends! Welcome to our first special summertime episode of Tune Up — Bloop on the Stoop — where we're outside on the front stoop rather than in the studio. On this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Brooke...
Episode #12
<p>It's time to put on your dancing socks 🧦🎶! In this special episode, host Benjamin shares a special "mix tape" of catchy kids' songs from the Tune Up podcast. </p><p>Each song in Tune Up is inspired by a...
Episode #12
It's time to put on your dancing socks 🧦🎶! In this special episode, host Benjamin shares a special "mix tape" of catchy kids' songs from the Tune Up podcast. Each song in Tune Up is inspired by a conversation between...
Episode #11
<p>Welcome friends! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Maya (age 5) discuss something that's a challenge for many kids (and grown-ups, too!): bedtime! Together, they discuss some ways to calm down and get to...
Episode #10
<p>What's something that helps kids...<br/>• Go to sleep at night<br/>• Concentrate and learn in school <br/>• Play and solve problems together<br/>• AND MUCH MORE!? <br/><br/>Calming down!!! <br/><br/>Welcome to our...
Episode #9
<p>Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Sawyer (age 5) discuss something that can be a challenge but also fulfilling once we learn how: using kind words.</p><p>Something as seemingly simple as saying...
Episode #8
<p>Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Leo (age 8) discuss something that can precipitate lots of big feelings on the playground and beyond: Including and excluding others.<br/><br/>Leo shares that...
Episode #7
<p>Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Cameron (age 4) discuss something that's a challenge for many kids: Trying new things!</p><p>Whether it's trying new foods, trying to swim in the pool, or trying...
Episode #6
<p>It's time to put on your dancing socks 🧦🎶! In this special episode, host Benjamin shares a special "mix tape" of catchy kids' songs from the Tune Up podcast — as well as the debut of the full Tune Up theme song...
Episode #5
<p>Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Zaim (age 5) discuss something that is challenging but necessary: SAYING SORRY!<br/><br/>The episode begins with a playful and honest conversation about how Zaim...
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