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Suzy & Friends

By Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant

Narrated by Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant

Suitable for Kids

Join Suzy & Friends for a weekly slice of a Kiwi kid’s life! Kids share their thoughts, talents, and tales; and hosts Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant share songs, stories, and silliness; and there’s always loads of love and laughter! It’s not just for ngā tamariki either – there’s something for the whole whānau. Made with support from NZ On Air.

Suzy & Friends: Episode 120m 31s20m 31s
Tune in for 'What's that Sound?, episode one of Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager, and nine-year old Lucy talking about learning a musical instrument.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 223m 36s23m 36s
Suzy talks to young Te'a about skateboarding; eight-year-old Cortina chats about the book The Messy-o-saurus; and kids tell their favourite jokes. Plus, Fun Facts and 'Cool to Kōrero'.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 319m 28s19m 28s
The space adventure Chad Awesomesauce continues; five-year-old Olivia talks about Butterfly Creek; and Suzy has some amazing Fun Facts about tohorā - whales.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 424m 8s24m 8s
Play 'What's that Sound?' with Suzy (the competition with no prize); young Devan reads Room 5's 'Alliteration Poem,' and nine-year-old Sonatane talks about the book Lion Guards the Cake.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 519m 9s19m 9s
Tamariki Aston, Molly & Sebastian share a triple treat of jokes; Suzy chats about carrots; six-year-old Olive reads her story about spiders; and Peter talks about the book Pelorus Jack.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 622m 32s22m 32s
It's the final, exciting episode of the space adventure Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager; young Maiwenn talks about a book she read called There are No Moa e Hoa... and Trevor asks kids, "If you had $100, what would you do with it?"
Suzy & Friends: Episode 717m 28s17m 28s
Suzy reads Carol Duffy's book Do Not Feed the Kea, you can play the game 'What's That Sound?', and eight-year-old Aston talks about friends.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 823m 27s23m 27s
Pedro, Emma, and Megan have a triple treat of jokes, Seagull Sid by Dawn McMillan is the book Suzy reads, and Trevor asks kids where he can find the Easter Bunny.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 916m 55s16m 55s
Tamariki answer the question "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?", there are Fun Facts about elephants, and this week's story in Suzy's Book Corner is Bumblebee by Rachel Weston.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1021m 1s21m 1s
Harry talks about a book he's just read called Sparrow Fart, Suzy reads the story The Sava Chair by Jo Carson-Barr, and Ted, Quinn, and Emma have the week's best jokes.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1118m 45s18m 45s
This week: Fun Facts about chickens, nine-year-old Riley talks about ANZAC Day and the book Violet's Scarf, and you have have a go at 'What's That Sound?', the competition with no prize!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1222m 23s22m 23s
In Suzy's Book Corner this week, Suzy reads Dawn McMillan's book I Need a New Bum, there are jokes from Kaia, Nathan, and Izzy, and six-year-old Ben reads his story about Disney movies.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1319m 55s19m 55s
We start the time-travel adventure series starring 10-year-olds Ali & Gab. This week, they meet the world-famous-in-New-Zealand dolphin, Pelorus Jack, young Ayla talks about the book Starfish the Star, and seven-year-old Paige tries our game 'Playing Favourites.'
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1424m 8s24m 8s
Emma, Nathan, & Coco have a triple treat of jokes, Ali & Gab travel back in time to a famous rugby match, and Cooper talks about the book That's What Dragons Do.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1519m 49s19m 49s
We take a Tiki Tour Through Time with Ali & Gab and climb Mt. Everest, children talk about why it's cool to be a kid, and there are fun facts about bikes.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1626m 13s26m 13s
Young Ted talks about his new puppy, Charlotte, Travis, & Juliette are our guest joke-tellers this week, and you're invited to play 'What's That Sound?' - the game with no prize!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1722m 56s22m 56s
This week, Hamish talks about the book The Sc'ollarship Prize, kids talk about their friends, and Ali & Gab continue their time-travel adventures.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1824m 49s24m 49s
It's the final of our time-travel series as Ali & Gab meet adventurous aviator Jean Batten, Joshua reviews a book that features a funny bunny, and Alissa plays the game 'Seven Questions'!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 1918m 6s18m 6s
Two seven-year-olds, Charlotte and Jackson, chat about friendship; young Millie talks about the book Dougal the Dancing Kakapō; and Police Constable Bryan and his trainee police dog Bobby have a story about winter colds and sniffles.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2022m 32s22m 32s
This week, we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Suzy reads the story Colour the Stars, and young Sisi talks about the book Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2119m 53s19m 53s
Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby have a story about how to stay safe in a flood, young Meg reads her story My Pet Dinosaur, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game ‘What’s That Sound?’
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2221m 2s21m 2s
We ask kids Chloe, Devon, Shania, and Sarah, "What makes a good story?" There’s a triple treat of jokes, and ten-year-old Nina tells us what she thought of a book she’s just read called Out in the Moana.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2317m 17s17m 17s
Nine-year-old Matilda reviews the book Ming’s Iceberg, Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby tell us how to keep warm in winter, and we learn a new te reo phrase in ‘Cool to Kōrero.’
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2422m 2s22m 2s
This week, Ethan talks about a book he’s just read, seven-year-old Devan reads her story My Most Loved Soft Toy, and Bryan and Bobby visit a farm.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2516m 35s16m 35s
Tom E. Moffatt, who writes fun stories for kids, visits with some jokes. Liam talks about Goat on a Trampoline. Suzy reads the story It's Time to Go by New Zealand author Carol Duffy.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2622m 13s22m 13s
Suzy reads Hickory Dickory Kick by Peter Millet. Kids Cody, Emma, and Harris tell their favourite jokes. Young Pryce talks about The Awhi Warrior.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2717m 57s17m 57s
See if you can solve this week's Brain Teaser, check out Fun Facts about noises, and listen to Suzy read the book The Chillout Chair by Jo Carson-Barr.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2817m 1s17m 1s
We challenge you to play our game with no prize, What's That Sound? Suzy reads the story The Messy-O-Saurus. There are jokes about undies, trunks, and vests with Tom E. Moffatt.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 2923m 24s23m 24s
Learn a new phrase with our Cool to Kōrero segment, listen to Suzy read The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street, and find out about toys that were invented by accident.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3024m 22s24m 22s
There are jokes from a trio of young comedians, Evie talks about the book Bumblebee, and Suzy reads the story That's Not Junk by Kiwi author Nicki Slade Robinson.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3119m 24s19m 24s
We begin reading one of Aotearoa's most muddy book series, starting with the original Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale. Young Emily talks about the book The Rhyming Pirate, and Suzy has Fun Facts about Brains.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3221m 21s21m 21s
Bee careful! Tyla reads her story about rescuing a bee. Faith, Kovee, & Nathan have a triple treat of jokes, Suzy has Cool to Korero, and there's a crisis at the zoo -- time to call the Little Yellow Digger!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3315m 39s15m 39s
Listen for Callum's brain-teaser and see if you can solve it. The Little Yellow Digger visits school, there's a watery surprise, and we play our game What's That Sound?
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3421m 5s21m 5s
The Little Yellow Digger has to make a trip to the beach, while Suzy has Fun Facts about ice cream. Seven-year-old William reads his story about going to buy a musical instrument, and Shanae reviews the book Ihaka and the Unexpected Visitor by Kirsty Wadsworth.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3519m 50s19m 50s
Learn a new phrase with Suzy in our Cool to Kōrero segment. Listen to the story ‘The Little Yellow Digger & the Bones,’ and get your brain buzzing with a fresh brain-teaser. Ka rawe!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3621m 2s21m 2s
There are jokes from a trio of young comedians. Nour talks about the book Who Took the Toilet Paper? by Amy Harrop, Suzy has Fun Facts, and the Little Yellow Digger finds something buried in the sand… (Is it the missing toilet paper?)
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3720m 54s20m 54s
Listen to Irene tell the awesome story of Rata & the Totara Tree, make a wish with young Archie, and hear six-year-old Hazel read her story about elephants - she sure knows a lot about pachyderms!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3823m 47s23m 47s
Play our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' and check out the youngest comedy talent in Aotearoa. Suzy has Cool to Kōrero, and what's up with Charlie the Crow?
Suzy & Friends: Episode 3920m 16s20m 16s
Jake's whanau lets off fireworks, Irene tells the story of Hinemoa & Tutanekai, and Suzy sprints to the rescue with random Fun Facts about running!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4020m 26s20m 26s
There's a story about how Māui slowed the sun, young Austin talks about a book called 'No Home for Weta,' Gracie reads her story about horses, and there's a Brain Teaser sent in by a kid just like you.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4124m 29s24m 29s
Josh is a kid with a message for you, Tāne Mahuta calls a meeting of all the birds in the forest, and Suzy has Fun Facts about kittens. Miaow. Oh, and have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4221m 30s21m 30s
Kairav talks about the book Greedy Cat's Christmas, Suzy has random Fun Facts and a Brain Teaser, and Trevor talks to kids about their favourite Christmas songs.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4320m 8s20m 8s
Trevor asks kids about the best Christmas present they ever got, we chat about Santa's Fireproof Knickers, Hatupatu gets into trouble with the bird woman, and Suzy finds out about reindeer.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4419m 53s19m 53s
Bryan & Bobby have a mystery to solve: is Christmas really cancelled? There's a triple treat of jokes from Atarangi, Nathan, and Oriana, and Peter Gilderdale tells the story The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4516m 40s16m 40s
It's Cool to Kōrero with Suzy Cato, the Gnomes have a very berry Christmas, and there are a bunch of kids with awesome Christmas present ideas for dads!
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4621m 15s21m 15s
The Little Yellow Digger is back for a very special job, Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby are flying to Aussie, and Kristel, Alayna, Greer, and Tama have some creative Christmas gift ideas for mums.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4717m 8s17m 8s
Elizabeth, Jamie, and Nathan have the best jokes sent in this week; you can have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'; and why are Persephone, Zinnia, and Atlas part of Fun Facts this week?
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4823m 40s23m 40s
Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby get ready for summer fun in the pool; Arabella tells us about a helicopter called Ellie Copter; Suzy has Fun Facts about the Web; and Indy reads her own special story, Kindness.
Suzy & Friends: Episode 4919m 50s19m 50s
Young Levi talks about what he's been doing in the holidays, there are Fun Facts about animals with beaks, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound? - He Aha Tera Tangi?'
Suzy & Friends: Episode 5017m 56s17m 56s
Bryan & Bobby take you inside a police car, Hazel has a tricky brain teaser, and Zakhar tells you what he thought of the book ‘Remarkable Animal Stories from New Zealand and Australia’.
Trailer: Suzy & Friends1m 17s1m 17s
Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant present a podcast made for kiwi kids. Based on the award-winning Suzy & Friends radio show it features audio stories, kids talking about books, tamariki telling jokes, Fun Facts, and lots more. Tune in for a new episode every Monday.