News Flash: Red creature arrives in South Africa - is it from Mars? Does it have 8 legs? Can it talk? Here is a hint: Wuff Wuff.In Pupcast #39, youâll hear all about our new baby girl, how we are training her for Crufts (Worldâs Greatest Dog Show) â or at least how to puddle in the garden instead of on the carpet. We should have called her âPuddlesâ instead she is called â â oops stop, all is revealed in Pupcast #39.Did you know you could eat BARF? There is EVEN a recipe. Sarah gives you complete instructions on how to create a Puppy gourmet meal. Itâs Wuffy!Later, Sarah tells you about her choir tour of the Cape. But donât worry, no schools closed because of shattered windows. One of the highlights of Sarahâs trip was a visit to Robben Island, the famous prison where Nelson Mandela was kept. We play a song in honor of Madibaâs 90th birthday.Now and again you will hear Nina and Sarah wuffing on in a strange language â câest pas Ãtrange â câest le franÃais.We announce the winner of our contest in Podcast #38 and recite the prize - a personal poem.All this, plus the chuckle corner to keep you wuffing until you hear from us next.Donât forget to phone and leave us a message either on our voice comment line â (+ for international) 1 (650)452-6166, or on Skype at the_123listen2me_girls. You can email us at 123listen2me@gmail.com. We love to hear from you.

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Yes, we are back - with an unusual mix of topics in 123 Listen 2 Me Podcast # 38.Question isâdo you still remember who we are after such a long time. SO MUCH has happened and time just seems to fly byâ. After a brief exposà of how 123 Listen 2 Me vacationed in North America, the girls translate âAngelâ into different languages and then introduce you to a singer with great potential. If he sings like this at ten â can you imagine in a few years? 123 Listen 2 Me canvassed feedback from an âexpertâ in the music industry as well. Listen to find out what âAngelâ has got to do with our musician.Later, Sarah ponders her future â Queen of England, President of the United States, ruler of the world? Whatever it may be she has some important decisions to make. As you will hear, making decisions comes easy to her.We announce the winner of the Podcast #37 competition and recite the prize - a personal poem. If you like what you hear, solve this episodeâs riddle and you to can have a short poem written especially for you.Robert, Daffy and Kirby help a stranded baby elephant find his family again. Nothing is too difficult for our four pawed musketeers as they fight animal poachers in Africa. Enjoy part two of âRobert the Rabbit and the Baby Elephant.All this, plus jokes to keep you smiling until you hear from us again.Donât forget to phone and leave us a message either on our voice comment line â (+ for international) 1 (650)452-6166, or on Skype at the_123listen2me_girls. You can email us at 123listen2me@gmail.com. We love to hear from you.. We love to hear from you.

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Thanks podlings for all your votes for us at the 2008 South African Blog Awards. We did well this year and came 6th place in the Best South African Podcast category. When you consider just how many great podcast there are out there, we are humbled by your support.In fact the competition was so hot that 123listen2me is heading for some cool relaxation, family time and skiing in North America (to recover). To help us along, we translate âits coldâ? into foreign languages. After all it is always a useful conversation âice breakerâ? to be able to complain about the weatherâ.In 123 Global Podnews, Sarah interviews Greg, a real South African boytjie. He tells us about what life is like for kids in South Africa, a bit about himself. Greg is a real cool cat, with aspirations of becoming a podcaster himself.After a short musical treat (well we hope it is a treat), Sarah âThe Movie Criticâ? returns to review âThe Spiderwick Chroniclesâ?. We are pulled into another world full of fairies and other magical creatures. Donât mess around with Goblins is our conclusion.We are really hoppy that an old friend has returned to entertain our younger Podlings. Enjoy part one of âRobert the Rabbit and the Baby Elephant.Donât forget to call in or email us with your answer to our competition. We will write a short poem especially for the winner, so what are you waiting for?All this, plus jokes to keep you smiling while we are on April break.Donât forget to phone and leave us a message either on our voice comment line â (+1 if you are not in the US) (650) 452-6166, or Skype at the_123listen2me_girls (you can leave a message there too). You can email us at 123listen2me. We love to hear from you.

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This is our "Save The Ellies Edition" - we have an important message from South Africa about Elephants and dangerous ways to go about conservation. In Podcast #36 we start a discussion around the South African National Parks plan for managing the size of the Elephant population in the Kruger National Park.Our word to translate in this podcast is âIvoryâ?, and in VocabWise, we discuss the meaning of âControversialâ? and âConservationâ?. As you will hear all three are really important to the Kruger Elephants.We have a great interview with South African animal rights activist Michelle Pickover. Michelle tells Sarah all about her objections to the Elephant Management Plan. Itâs really an eye-opener and we hope the beginning of an important discussion on 123 Listen 2 Me about what we can all do to help the elephants.Great News!!! Yippeeeee. We made it into the top ten of South African podcasts and now the race is on and we really need your vote. To encourage you to vote, we present another topical poem by Kevin called: âSave 123 Listen 2 Me and the Heffalumps.â?Here is how you vote:Step 1: go to SA Blog Awards 2008Step 2: Scroll down to the category of Best SA Podcast and click next to 123Listen2MeStep 3: At the bottom of the page, type in your email address and the security code and submit â itâs as easy as 1-2-3 ;-)Step 4: You will then receive an email with a confirmation link that you must click to confirm your vote.Step 5: Please tell all your friends to vote for us too ;-)You have exactly one week left to vote.All this plus Elephant Fun Facts, Elephant Jokes and a very special musical message from Nina to the Elephants.To get in touch with us leave us a message on o (+1) (650) 452-6166 or email us at 123listen2me. Our Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girls We love to hear from you.Animal Rights Africa - The Petition: Animal Rights AfricaOur Podcast on Zoopy: Elliecast #36

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Vote for 123 Listen 2 Me: SA Blog Awards 2008 Nominations Phase: 11-22 FebFinals Phase: 3-14 MarchIn this very special edition Sarah makes her debut as a Blues singer. Talent scouts â you can leave us a message at 123listen2me@gmail.com! Find out what we do when the power goes out and how YOU can propel 123 Listen 2 Me into the top rank of South African podcasts.With a 1 and a 2 and a 1,2,3Come on everyone and listen2meWith stories, jokes and sometimes prizesIts full of fun and some surprisesItâs just for kids like you and meJust plug it in â and 1,2,3A world for childrenâs waiting thereAround the world for all to shareTwo young ladies host the showSarah, Nina youâll soon knowTheyâre heard in London and in RomeTheyâll bring the podcast to your homeThe race is one â so 1,2,3Try our podcast â Listen2meLetâs finish on a winning noteGet out there now and cast your voteSo, give us your vote in the category: âBest SA Podcastâ? by going to the South African Blog Awards 2008 website. Here is what you do:Step 1: go to SA Blog Awards 2008Step 2: Scroll down to the category of Best SA PodcastStep 3: Type in www.123listen2me.comStep 4: In the Reason field â say why you love usYou will also need to nominate blogs in at least two other categories:If you already have favorite South African blogs, great. If not, we really like: â www.Cherryflava.com (Best SA Technology Blog)â www.southafricablog.co.za/ (Best Travel Blog)Step 6: At the bottom of the page, type in your email address and the security code and submit â itâs as easy as 1-2-3 ;-)Step 7: You will then receive an email with a confirmation link that you must click to confirm your vote.Step 8: Please tell all your friends to vote for us too ;-)To get in touch with us leave us a message on o (+1) (650) 452-6166 or email us at 123listen2me. Our Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girls We love to hear from you.Load-shedding Blues - The Song: Load-shedding Blues

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The 123Listen2Me Girls wish you all a happy and fun 2008.Itâs summer here and we spent an action packed holiday scouting out some great sight seeing tips for those Podlings eager to visit South Africa. You will get the scoop on Cape Town, where to swim with penguins and what it is like at the âend of the worldâ?. You will hear about our hike to visit modern day cave people near the Golden Gate Highlands National Park (thatâs in South Africa for you California Podlings). We finish off our travelogue cuddling with cheetahs and walking with lions. Six weeks of non-stop adventure.Ever heard a Cheetah purring like crazy? Well, we have a live recording from our visit to the Research And Breeding Centre For Endangered Species. You can hear more about the Cheetah breeding program in our interview with the manager and a ranger. In Vocabwise today you will discover that words are not quite what they seem. For instance, Taxonomist has nothing to do with taxis or taxes and Primatologist is not the male version of a Prima Donna (thatâs Opera Podlings!) .How do you tell a male giraffe from a female giraffe and why are their horns so bent? Did you know that cheetahs wear sunglasses, or that they can get to 60 before a Ferrari? They have also discovered the best way to keep their nails trimmed. Listen in to Fun Facts Podlings and you will win that trivia contestâ. All this, plus jokes in Sarah and Ninaâs chuckle corner will leave you grinning from ear to ear at the end of Podcast #34.Donât forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line â (+1 if you are not in the US) (650) 452-6166 or email us at 123listen2me. Our Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girlsYou can leave us a message there too. We love to hear from you.

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, have a great festive season whatever you celebrate and all the best for 2008. In Podcast #33 we mix some serious subjects with holiday songs. Sarah interviews a friend who talks about conservation, her bush camp, a trip to Rwanda to see the Mountain Gorillas and a disappointing trip to Thailand to volunteer at the Tiger Temple. A fascinating interview with our special guest Caroline.Podcasting Rules, OK! 5th and 6th graders from Canada are becoming famous. We tell you all about a school in Ottawa who have discovered podcasting and are doing a great job. Check them out at: Portable Radio. What a great way for school kids to learn and have fun â why donât you try? Make 2008 your entry into the 21st century Podlings!More holiday songs, plus some really great jokes in Sarah and Ninaâs chuckle corner means that Podcast 33 will carry you into the new year smiling.Don't forget to get in touch by email at 123listen2me or on Skype at the_123listen2me_girls, where you can leave a message too! We always love to hear from you. Mosetlha: The Bush Camp

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Wild birthdays, wild animals, wild guests, wild time at school, and ... wild dogs (well spoiled anyway). So dear podlings have no fear, the 123 Girls are still here!In Podcast #32 we tell you all about Sarah's big TEN celebration. Picture this.... sugared up Halloween witches singing Highschool Musical Karaoke.... SCARY!We gave thanks for all our good friends, family and Podlings at a Thanksgiving Feast South African style. Listen up and you can learn how to say "thanks" in lots of languages.Back by popular demand, we review a great new CD released by the Children's Group, publishers of the Classical Kids series. Follow Peggy's Violin as it flits through time like a Butterfly, from when it was made in Milan in 1700 to it's current owner in 21st Century Canada.Sarah will share her "best book ever" (for this month at least). She covers the Dos and Don'ts of baby-sitting, cheerleading cheers, boy fashion choices, descriptions of different girl types, and also how to help a boy avoid extreme embarrassment.All this, plus some really great jokes in Sarah and Nina's chuckle corner will leave you grinning at the end of Podcast #32.Don't forget to leave us a message. Email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com)Our Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girls.WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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We've been halfway round the world - but as they say: "Love to travel but there is no place like home" so we've jetted back to bring you Podcast #31!Wondering where we have been all this time? Well, some podlings were - and so on this long weekend in South Africa (Heritage Day) - the "123 Listen 2 Me Girls" are back - podcasting from Johannesburg to the world.Life is just busy. AND WE MEAN BUSY! It's third term at school and on top of normal schoolwork we've had to study for music exams. One down - one to go - wish us luck! Listen up and Sarah will give you a little taste of her flute skills. No - stop - don't run away! Oh! It's the earplugs you are getting.In our foreign language section we will teach you an extremely useful phrase that you can use with any international airline travel. I guess there is no such thing as a free lunch.In Vocabwise we will equip you with words useful for sleepless little ones and bookworms. Don't forget to show of your new words and amaze your friends."A flea and a fly, flew up in a flue. Said the flee "Let us fly!" said the fly, "Let us flee!" So they flew through a flaw in the flue." Is your tongue twisted yet? Well, the "123 Listen 2 Me Girls" present other opportunities to twist your tongue.All this, plus Sarah and Nina's chuckle corner, equals a twisting and turning Podcast #31.So, don't forget to leave us a message at 123listen2me@gmail.comOur Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girlsWe love to hear from you.

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Quick.... the Hogwarts Express is ready to leave from 123 Listen 2 Me Platform 9 and Â, so jump on and join us in Podcast #30 - the quintessential Harry Potter Episode Alohomora! It is HP week - FINALLY! A new book and a new movie - does it get better than this? At 123 Listen 2 Me the excitement is so high that we didnât need Wingardium Leviosa to lift us into the air! Think you can cast a spell to get yourself out of a tight corner? Can you charm a Mandrake? We test you Harry Potter Fans with questions that Hogwarts 5th formers need to know for their charms and spells OWLs. We translate âHarry Potterâ? and â HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED - into different languages â and in Vocabwise, we stupefy you with âIncantationâ? and âApparateâ?. In 123 Global Podnews â our special guest is no less than Hermione Granger â. well, the real live Hermione Granger voice for EA video games. How cool is that! Harper Marshall shares some juicy tidbits with us âyummy! Did you know what the ennervate charm is? Which charm would you use to cause people to freeze for a few minutes? Why would you eat chocolate frogs? Stay tuned â and we will reveal all in our Harry Potter Funfacts. And last but not least - Hear Part 2 of Robertâs newest adventure: Robert the Rabbit and the Circus in Town. From potential snake snack to hero â no messing around with âWobbertâ?! All this, plus Sarah and Ninaâs tummy ticklers in the chuckle corner, equals a magical Podcast #30. So, don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line â (+1 if you are not in the US) (206) 203-0906 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com). Our Skype address is: the_123listen2me_girls You can leave us a message there too. We love to hear from you.

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Australopithecines, Hominids, Little Foot and Mrs. Ples - do you know who your ancestors are?Dig it Podlings! In our 123 Listen 2 Me Archeology episode coming to you from the Cradle of Humankind, we dig into our past to find out who our ancestors really are. We meet two new friends - Mrs. Ples and Little Foot - two famous australopithecine fossils - AUSTRALO - WHO? WHAT? Our guide from Sterkfontain cave gives us some great insight into how Little Foot might have ended up in the cave. Was Little Foot being pursued by a Sabre Tooth cat? There is still a lot to be discovered as the excavations continue.We learn how to translate "cave" into different languages and in Vocabwise, our words of the podcast are "Evolution" and "Paleontologist".Did you know why the hair stands up on the back of our necks? Do you know where the word Dinosaur comes from? What do you think prehistoric people ate? You won't believe how old we are... you can find out all about it in Funfacts.Hey! HE'S BACK! We know you missed him. Is that a snake we hear slithering up behind Robert? Will he become snake snack? Hear Part 1 of Robert's new adventure: Robert the Rabbit and the Circus in Town.All this, plus great jokes in the chuckle corner, equals a fun Podcast #29.Don't forget to get in touch by phone on our voice comment line +1 (206) 203-0906, by email at 123listen2me or on Skype at the_123listen2me_girls, where you can leave a message too! We always love to hear from you....they don't call us "the_listen2me_girls" for nothing!

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Hola I Benvingut - welcome to 123 Listen 2 Me Podcast #28 coming to you from sunny (if ccccold this week) South Africa.This is a very musical episode Podlings, and just wait til you hear all the great sounds we have in store for you!As you know, the 123 Girls are always on the move... and this podcast is no different. We will tell you about our trip to Pretoria where Nina performed in her first Suzuki Concert.Sarah will tell you all about school assemblies and will delight you with a few of her choir songs.To help you train those vocal cords for your next performance, we translate "sing" into different languages.Our Vocabwise section is back! This time we explore the meaning of Dubious and Invigorating, very useful when describing the (dubious) benefits of cold (but invigorating) South African winter days.Our Funfacts for this podcast will be music to your ears. We will tell you about the longest song title, share some Beatles trivia and tell you where you can find the oldest musical intruments, so turn up the volume! Yeah Baby!Our 123 Global Podnews comes to you today from Catalunya. Antonia tells us about life in the countryside, and what kids do for fun there. If you would like to tell us what it is like where you live, please let us know.To wrap up we say thanks to all our Podlings for voting for us at the SA Blog awards, and close with a special Thank You song.All this, plus great puns and jokes in the Chuckle Corner, equals a fun Musical Podcast #28.Don't forget to get in touch by phone on our voice comment line +1 (206) 203-0906, by email at 123listen2me or on Skype at the_123listen2me_girls, where you can leave a message too! We always love to hear from you....they don't call us "the_listen2me_girls" for nothing!

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We survived Podlings! No kidding, it was touch and go for a while. In the Bushcast you will hear about our adventures - being charged by elephants, sitting right next to mating lions, how Nina almost got eaten.... well, enough of that - and we've captured all on tape for you to listen to first hand.We interview wildlife ranger Sam; learn about the "Big Five", the "Small Five" and the "Magnificent Seven". We also have a delicious bush recipe of a traditional South African dish - Poykee.To ensure you have survival tools for YOUR next trip podlings, we translate "water" and "food" into different languages. Equally useful, Kevin (of Robert the Rabbit fame) shares a poem with us about how to avoid being eaten by a a lion.In "The 123 Global Podnews", we travel to Singapore to find out about life, and what kids do, there. We are looking for contributors for future shows, so if you are interested, please let us know.All this, plus great jokes in the chuckle corner, equals a fun Bushcast #27.Som don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line - (+1 if you are not in the US) (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com).We now have a Skype address: the_123listen2me_girlsYou can leave us a message there too. We love to hear from you!

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We are back Podlings! It's term break and we have been taking it easy. It has been a few weeks, but we have been working tirelessly in the podcast studio on a special episode just for you.BUT - BEWARE, you might never hear from us again! The 123 Listen 2 Me girls are heading into THE WILD and there are some concerns about big furry "hungry" mammals. Training for "Survivor?" or "Madagascar 2"?Confused? Worried? Well, at least after podcast #26 we will all know how to say "lion" in different languages. Roar!You will love our musical entertainment - it will bring a smile to your face - guaranteed.Sarah is not the only bookworm in this family. Nina presents her first "big girl" book review. If you want a good sob, Sarah has just the thing - check out her movie review for more details.We start a brand new feature called "The 123 Global Podnews" with a Super Star from Japan. Stay with us as we plan to interview kids from different countries about their lives. If you want to contribute, please let us know.Robert the Rabbit is back with Part 2 of "Robert goes missing" - a nail biting, hair-raising finale about how he saves the Micron princess.All this and some great jokes in the chuckle corner to finish off Podcast #26.So, don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is still in the US - (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com).New! We now have a Skype address: the_123listen2me_girls You can leave us a message there too. We love to hear from you.

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Cheers Podlings! We join you today from our Podcast Cottage at the new 123 Listen 2 Me Headquarters. Did we mention that we were moving in? You can imagine it ..... boxes piled high, stuff everywhere. Sarah and Nina talk about the "joys" of moving - do I hear sarcasm?Nina recites a poem about old and new friends called "We moved about a week ago" - which is actually true, and just in time for this 25th podcast.Inspired by the African Camel Spider "Fun Fact", we will learn how to say "spider" in different languages. The girls also have another poem for you - yup, you guessed it - it's about spiders.Feedback about the Camel Spider was great! We solve the mystery surrounding the creepy arachnid and announce the winner of our African animal sound quiz.In "VocabWise" Sarah and Nina explain what "Euphoria" and "Gregarious" mean. Gregarious is also our main protagonist from Sarah's book review - an improper princess with attitude.All this and great jokes from the chuckle corner to finish off Podcast #25.Don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is in the US - (206) - 338-6035 or e-mail us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com) We love to hear from you!Podsafe Music by: The Alice Project

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Voting has started for the South African Blog Awards 2007 - Please vote for us for "Best SA Podcast"Roll-up, Roll-up and hear our pleaWe need your vote for 1-2-3The Blog Awards in RSAThe best in Africa they sayAre up for grabs - a prize of noteAnd that is why we need your vote!Your vote's for Nina, not for meFor she's a star in 1-2-3And Sarah, with her wide VocabThe podlings think she's simply fabWith words that get stuck in my throatAnd that is why we need your vote!It's educational and freeSome benefits of 1-2-3You'll hear of music and of artGet to know about MozartThe Magic Flute with soaring notesAnd that is why we need your votes!Animals meet beneath a treeIn stories told on 1-2-3'Bout Robert, Daffy, Goblin bandsThey're heard by kids in many landsAnd fairy castles with a moatAnd that is why we need your vote!So as at home you drink your teaPlease spread the word 'bout 1-2-3Say our podcast is really classThen when we win we'll raise a glassBut Liptons really not for meDom Perignon for 1-2-3A drink to lubricate the throatAnd that is why we need your vote!

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Hi Podlings! This is the last podcast from our temporary studio - the new 123 Listen 2 Me Johannesburg studio will be ready at the weekend (Yeah!). In Podcast #24 Sarah and Nina tell you all about our half term adventure. Do you recognize these interesting sounds - are you an African wildlife expert? For your next adventure we thought it might be useful for you to know how to say "Help - I don't want to die..." in different languages. Sarah and Nina certainly found it useful during their half term break. Adventures are usually "mesmerizing" or give you a feeling of "elation" - our two Vocabwise words for this Podcast. Back by popular demand - Sarah reviews "The Ruby in the Smoke" a gripping mystery from the depths of Victorian London. In "Fun Facts", you can hear about a uniquely creepy Southern African arachnid - the Camel Spider. We will also provide you with the essential key to South African English, invaluable for that next adventure. GREAT NEWS! Nabs (National Agency for Bunny Search) has found Robert. If you were hopping that he would pop up again - listen to part 1 of Robert Goes Missing. All this and some great jokes in the chuckle corner round off Podcast #24. So, don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is still in the US - (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com) We love to hear from you!

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We dive right in - I wonder how you say Hi Podlings in Zulu? 123 Listen 2 Me brings you all the news from South Africa. In Podcast #23 Sarah tells you about an upcoming field trip while Nina thinks that with three violin lessons she can match Yehudi Menuhin. In our foreign language section, we learn how to say "My name is", in different languages including Zulu and Afrikaans. You can have no doubts as to who WE are! In "Vocabwise" we keep it short and sweet with acronym and abbreviation, and have some handy examples like WUF CT LOL? In "Fun Facts" we share truly amazing facts, fun trivia interesting and useless information with our Podlings. You will want to remember these facts for stimulating conversation at your next dinner party ROTFL. Sarah serenades a good friend in California who has just turned 10 with her world flute debut. There need to be a few more lessons before we invite Nina with her violin, but we are graced with her vocal contribution..... Now for the worrying news: Robert the Rabbit is now officially missing and NABS (the National Agency for Bunny Search) has been commissioned to find him. We need your help! Have you seen him? If yes where? While we wait for the NABS News Update, Kevin entertains us with a little story - a lesson in truthfulness and history. All this and great jokes from Singapore in our chuckle corner - TTYL! (Ta Ta You Lot!) So, don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is still in the US - (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com) We love to hear from you!

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Hi Podlings! This is our first full fledged South African podcast coming to you from 123 Listen 2 Me's temporary studios in Bryanston Johannesburg. In Podcast #22 Sarah and Nina tell you all about their new school. We hear about their classes, settling in, what's new and different and about the challenges of starting at the crack of dawn. The magic word for Podcast #22 is "School", and we learn how to say it in different languages and reflect on six powerful values that their new school lives by. Did you know that the world's most famous ex-prisoners lives in South Africa? You can learn about him and other South African tidbits in our "Fun Fact" feature. In "Vocabwise" the words of the Podcast are Fortitude and Integrity. Do you know what they mean? Robert the Rabbit is still on extended leave and just sent in an order for rabbit fur suncream. To keep his author on his toes, we invited him to read an African fable for us. The story generates a bit of a discussion and we need you to tell us what you think. All this and some great jokes in the chuckle corner makes for a sunny Podcast #22. So, don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is still in the US - (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me (123listen2me@gmail.com) We love to hear from you!

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Hi Podlings! Ever listened to a podcast which started in the Bay Area and ended in Johannesburg? In Podcast #21 we take you on location to our farewell party in California. Sarah and Nina interview some of their dearest friends and find out some interesting facts about Africa (well, listen for yourselves). They also share some fond memories about their friends. Does everyone remember the Halloween Contest? Yes? No? Maybe So? Well no worries, we know it has been a while. We do have a winner, which we announce this time. Keeping with the moving theme, Sarah interviews her cousin Jasmina who has just relocated from Germany to Japan, about the mysteries of living internationally and joys of staying in touch. Good way to start a New Year??? We ring out 2006 with Sarah & Nina's chuckle corner! You can hear all this in 123 Listen 2 Me - Podcast # 21. Look forward to lots more fun from the 123Listen2Me Girls in 2007, as we start our South Africa adventure. Keep listening! Don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our voice comment line, which is still in the US - (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me . We love to hear from you!

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YO! Sarah is positively ancient!!! Hear how Sarah spent her birthday and why the day started with a bit of early morning chaos. We introduce a new feature called "Fun Fact" and let all our podlings know why South Africa is called the "Rainbow Nation". On the same theme, you will hear a fab song from the Podsafe Music Network.Back by popular demand - Sarah's book review, followed by Part 2 of the thrilling "Robert the Rabbit and a Pot of Gold". Can you stay on the "edge of your seat" during this nail biting finale? All will be revealed when you find out what is lurking at the end of the rainbow.Sound worth listening to??? That's not all - if you are still on your chair, Sarah & Nina's chuckle corner will certainly give you a final push - not kidding! You can hear all this in 123 Listen 2 Me - Podcast # 20.Don't forget to phone and leave us your answer to the competition or any message on our voice comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me . We love to hear from you!Podsafe Music by: Matthew Ebel

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Sarah and Nina have some BIG NEWS!!! to share. After 7 years in the Bay Area, we are getting onto our broomsticks and whoosh - flying away. In Podcast #19 you can discover where 123 Listen 2 Me will be based next. Today the girls will also tell you all about what they are planning for Halloween. Here is a clue: Wingardium leviosa! We learn how to say "Witch" in different languages and how to avoid candy overload. Opera is still really popular around here. We continue our review of "The World's Very Best Opera For Kids" published by The Children's Group. Robert the Rabbit bounds back into the picture with Part 1 of a brand new adventure. Listen as he and all his earthbound friends journey to the end of the rainbow with the help of Kirby the alien. Confused? Think we are being capricious? Think the girls are just too vivacious? Feel the need to break out in song? Well, all this, plus the winner of our musical contest, a new competition and the Chuckle Corner await you in 123 Listen 2 Me - Podcast # 19. So Listen and Enjoy. Don't forget to phone and leave us your answer to the competition or any message on our voice comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me . We love to hear from you!

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This episode of 123 Listen 2 Me comes from South Africa - and our friends Robert the Rabbit, Daffy the Dog & Kirby the Alien continue their adventure with the prehistoric cavemen - EXCITING! All this is presented to you with Sarah & Nina's grandparents and some funky African music. Next time, we will be back in California......... with Sarah & Nina. Don't forget to phone and submit your entry to the Classical Kids opera competition or leave any message on our voice comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me . We'd love to hear from you!

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Today's theme is travel. Sarah and Nina will tell you all about present day travel, and a "special event" which happened when they returned. In our newest exciting Robert the Rabbit story, Kirby transports his friends back to the time of the cave-people. There is no procrastinating on 123 Listen 2 Me. We are very exuberant in translating that "special event" into different languages and in introducing two great words in our Vocab-wise section. Opera is the order of the day in our Classical Kids review. In fact - "The World's Very Best Opera For Kids". We find out that Nina is a budding opera star - she thinks. All this, plus the winner of our riddle, a new competition and the Chuckle Corner await you in 123 Listen 2 Me - Podcast # 17. Don't forget to phone and leave us your answer to the competition or any message on our voice comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me . We love to hear from you!

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Oh girl! we are still having so much summer fun! Golfing, Acting, Swimming, Art and Science, getting a great tan - all the ingredients we need for a sizzling summer.The Listen 2 Me Girls have lots to tell you about. Special nights out, great camps, super performances and "fame" as the youngest podcasters. Of course there is also the most important ingredient for any summer - Ice Cream. We will tell you how to slurp it in different languages too.New to this podcast: Vocab-wise! Sarah and Nina suggest new words for you to work into your conversations. Now that will be a serendipitous endeavor.All this plus our regular features delivered to you in Podcast #16.And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me Podsafe Music by: Spaghetti CakeSarah's Theatre Camp: Hope Musical TheatreNina's Science Camp: Camp GalileoNina's Golf Camp: Emerald Hills Golf

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In this episode we celebrate our friends who share with us what friendship means to them. We learn how to say friends in different languages, Sarah reads a poem and we play a great podsafe song. We are sure everybody is waiting to hear who won the contest, so listen in and find out. Don't worry if you didn't win, our new contest is a riddle and you can win some more great Classical Kids CD's.In the features corner we review "Song of the Unicorn" by Classical Kids (A Merlin tale featuring Jeremy Irons), and Part 2 of "Robert the Rabbit and a Piece of Cheese". All this, plus a special announcement from Nina and guest jokers in the Chuckle Corner await you in Podcast #15.And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me Podsafe Music by: Spaghetti Cake

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Sarah and Nina come out of the pool long enough to share their summer plans. (Splash) We also find out what Nina wants to be when she grows up. The girls learn to say "swim" in different languages and listen to some great music from Ioda Promonet.Sarah tells us about a new book & we present Part 1 of "Robert the Rabbit and a Piece of Cheese", written at the request of a 123 Listen 2 Me fan.We also talk about respect and what this important value means.Don't forget about our latest competition - you have one more week to send us your answer. YOU COULD BE OUR NEXT WINNER! All this, jokes and stuff await you in Podcast #14.And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me Another important message:Nominate your favorite podcast! Nominations for the 2006 Podcast Awards are open now. You can vote until July 15th, and you can complete the form every 24 hours. So please vote for 123 Listen 2 Me in the "Peoples Choice" category. This is what you need to fill in:In Podcast name: 123 Listen 2 MeIn Podcast URL: http://123listen2me.comThanks a lot for your support!

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Welcome to 123 Listen 2 Me - Podcast #13. World Cup Fever has hit Sarah and Nina, who sing: "Come On England YEAH YEAH" - Go England at the World Cup!Learn how to say World Cup in different languages and listen to some great music from the Podsafe Music Network.We also have some fun facts about soccer/football.Sarah & Nina review "Tchaikovsky Discovers America", another super Classical Kids CD and present part 2 of "Robert the Rabbit and the Yorkshire Terror". Of course we also announce the winner of our latest competition and tell you about our new contest. YOU COULD BE OUR NEXT WINNER!!!!All this - a book & movie review, jokes and summer news awaits you in Podcast #13 - so don't wait.... Go On England!And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me

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He's back! In this weeks podcast, it's Robert and Daffy to the rescue again in part one of a brand new Robert the Rabbit story. Sarah and Nina have some hot summer tips for us. Sarah reviews a Newbery Medal book and Nina can't wait to tell you about a cool movie. Don't forget - you only have another week to enter our Handel competition. Get it right, and you could win some great Classical Kids CD's. The girls continue to talk about good values, this time about kindness and friendliness. New to this podcast: Great music from the Podsafe Music Network. AND FINALLY - some exciting news. What? Well! Why? All this and more in Podcast #12. Keep listening. And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me Discussion on Good Values: Linda and Richard Eyre Podsafe Music by: Egerton Boyz

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Come and meet us in 18th century England where we sing Hallelujah with George Frideric Handel. Listen carefully and guess the answer to our quiz question. If you do, you may win some wonderful music from Classical Kids - Handel style - which we feature in the podcast. We review a new book, a great board game which teaches us how to retire rich (if only...) and we continue our discussion about good values. Courage! Robert the Rabbit is still enjoying his holiday in the sun and will be back with us next episode. Of course jokes from Sarah & Nina round out Podcast #11. So come on, there is not a moment to waste. And don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me

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Come and take a trip with us on a Magnificent Voyage - or at least try to figure out where we are going on vacation next week. If you do, you might win that Magnificent Voyage CD by Classical Kids - Mozart style - which we feature in the podcast. We review a new book, a great geography game and talk about good values. Honestly! You know Robert the Rabbit is very resourceful. This week, we find out that he is also very "verse-atile" because he has hopped into a poem, read to us by Kevin McKenna. All this and Sarah & Nina's jokes await you in Podcast #10. So what are you waiting for....Don't forget to phone and leave us a message on our comment line (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me

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We are truly Global at 123 Listen 2 Me this episode. Kids from all over the planet have sent us really great energy saving ideas. Listen out for yourself in today's show and see if your idea has won our contest. Even Robert the Rabbit gets "environmental" in part 2 of our story Robert the Rabbit and Global Warming. Sarah talks about a new book she read, and our In-House movie critic Nina reviews "8 Below". Have you ever wished you didn't have to practice your instrument??? Well, hear about one kid who gets some special help when "Bach comes to Call" in the Classical Kids collection. Don't forget to phone or leave a message on our comment line: (206) 338-6035 or email us at 123 Listen 2 Me

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We have a really hot episode of 123 listen 2 me lined up for you this week. Today we are digging into the environment with a brand new story call Robert the Rabbit and Global Warming. In our interview segment the world famous Climatologist Dr. Heinrich Good Earth joins us to talk about Global Warming in more detail. Sarah reviews a fabulous book about kids all round the world called "A life like mine" and did you know that Beethoven lives upstairs? ( ... in the Classical Kids CD we are reviewing this week :).We have a new voice comment line: (206) 338-6035 or contact us at 123 Listen 2 me

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Welcome to our seventh podcast 1-2-3 Listen 2 me Ever wonder how chocolate and carrots are connected? Or how a rabbit can phone the fire brigade? In podcast #7, we reveal these secrets and more. We also have a great interview with a world famous author lined up for you, and we review another fabulous Classical Kids CD. So what are you waiting for .... Hop to it, and tune in to 123 Listen 2 me - Podcast #7. We also have a new voice comment line: (206) 338-6035 - we can't wait to hear your comments. Contact us at 123 Listen 2 me

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Welcome to our sixth podcast 1-2-3 Listen 2 me. Like all the Olympians, Sarah and Nina have followed the dream. In this episode we talk about the Olympics and what they mean. In Part One of our really exciting Robert the Rabbit story, our friends find themselves in the dark ... to find our more, you'll just have to listen. We also review a great kids CD by Classical Kids. Find out about our contest and win the CD. Contact us at 123listen2me

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Welcome to our fifth podcast 1-2-3 Listen 2 me. Chinese New Year is upon us and we would like to wish all our listeners - Gong Xi Fa Cai! In part 2 of our Robert the Rabbit story, Kirby, the extraterrestrial visitor is rescued and is able to return to planet Micron. All this, plus book and movie reviews and jokes. Find out about our contest and win a CD. Contact us at 123listen2me@gmail.com

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Welcome to our fourth podca