The Children's Hour of Knowledge
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Creator: The Children's Hour of Knowledge
Single-voiced Comedy Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Not for children. Not an hour. Contains 0% knowledge.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Voices: Single
Genres: Comedy
Completion status: Finished
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Episodes:
Behind the Actors Studio: Allegations
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 07:42:37 +0000
You probably have an idea of how long we can keep running the same joke into the ground! Your idea is wrong.
Episode 45: The Afterlife and Telegrams
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:08:29 +0000
What do you get when you take a show that's Just "4" Kids, divide by two, subtract one, and struggle on in the face of overwhelming loss and grief? That's right--the all-singing, all-dancing, all-mysteries-revealing SEASON FINALE!
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fuzzpapi, tmokonen, northern87, DJ Chronos, sandyrb, and StonedB, used under Creative Commons license.
Episode 44: The Future and Decisions
Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:18:25 +0000
Hey, everybody runs into hard times once in a while, over and over again, no matter what we try to do differently. But you know what will always be there for you? The future--and the Children's Hour of Knowledge! Join us as we close our eyes and go rushing forward into a better yesterday... tomorrow!
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by elliottmoo, malexmedia, ngruber, kingsrow, reg7783, vmgraw, StonedB, sandyrb, bone666138, DJ Chronos, Zarkonnen, KingofPampers, northern87, Klerrp (twice), LoafDV, Benboncan, jnr hacksaw, and tmokonen.
Episode 43: Mnemonics and the Food Chain
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000
Ah, zoology--the special branch of science dedicated to worshiping the mysteries of life! Where do we come from? How do we smell? What drives animals to weave their complex and beautiful dance of dominance, cruelty and death? We'll never know unless we... ask somebody!
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by sittingmonkeyanim, Zabuhailo, Reitanna, AntumDeluge, wisslgisse, vedas, Autistic Lucario, Elfman-Rox, pepv, acclivity,
Episode 42: Comparative Theology and Ursine Health
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:32:28 +0000
Sure, the CHK is Just For Kids, but what about the universe of universities? This week, Bongo and Davey take a minute to "cap their gowns" and leap looklessly into the world of academia! Joined by a noted "Doctor" of Divinity , they'll live, laugh and learn more about the kind of education that gets you... higher!
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by CapsLok, stewdio2003, altfuture, and Setuniman.
Episode 41: An Episode In Three Parts
Wed, 28 May 2014 17:58:58 +0000
Music. Finance. Literature. Animals... and the handicapped. Today, as never before, we're proud to bring you our most restrained and dignified episode yet. The kind of real storytelling. We've always wanted to do. From the hills of Appalachia to the deepest inner city. From yachting to romance. From past to present. A look into the future. Of this... puppet... life.
Guest-starring the phenomenal Joe Hills as Prufrock J. Endoplasm! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by nicklubimov,milton., Halleck, Corsica_S, saphe, phenoxy and JaredGibb, as well as a recording from the Free Music Archive by Quantum Jazz.
Episode 40: The Judicial System and Gaseous Byproducts
Wed, 21 May 2014 19:04:51 +0000
There's plenty of "raps" to "beat" this week, but we're not talking about hop jams--Bongo and Davey are here to explore the wonders of trial by jury with their very own lives! Be sure to pay attention to hear a spectacular collection of guest puppets, or we'll hold you in contempt... of my heart!
Featuring a SECRET SURPRISE GUEST who will get his credit next week! This podcast includes samples from the Free Sound Project by odditonic, soundmary, mredig and RutgerMuller.
Episode 39: Stages of Grief and Dietetics
Wed, 14 May 2014 15:39:09 +0000
Sometimes, we have people who really matter in our lives, and sometimes those people are gone. It's a tough subject for our boys to tackle, but fortunately, Matronly Margaret is here to help them deal with it! It's going to be fine!!! ITS FINE!!!!! THERE ARE EVEN SOME POOP JOKES
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by Pogotron, altfuture, RutgerMuller, and Srehpog.
Episode 38: Reading and Medical Technology
Wed, 07 May 2014 15:39:16 +0000
Ah... remember high school? Yearbooks? Textbooks? Matchbooks? Of course you don't! The Hour of Knowledge is for Kids Only! But if you did remember, I'd urge you to read the "fine print" about your memories. They may be closer... than they appear!
Carolyn is voiced by the brilliant Angela Webber of the Doubleclicks! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fons (1, 2, 3), chipfork, and juskiddink.
Behind the Actors Studio: Guided Meditation
Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:18:18 +0000
Take a journey with us... a journey through history... through innerspace... through possibly the dumbest thing we have ever put on magnetic storage media...!
This ridiculous podcast contains selections from a recording of the Danse Macabre, used under a Creative Commons license.
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:00:27 +0000
Have you ever really thought about your brain? Like REALLY thought about it? Trick question! You can't. It's a paradox. Bongo, Davey and returning guest Profoctor Daniel are here to help you stop thinking... and stop doing!
Profoctor Daniel is voiced by the amazing Kris Straub! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by altfuture, THE_bizniss, Kyster, martinimeniscus, and deathmasterwa.
Episode 36: Music and Salvation
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:00:09 +0000
Ever wondered where the sun sets? Where the rainbow goes? Why birds can fly over it--but you can't? Even on a plane? Join us as we explore a musical mystery years in the making, and unravel the secret of why the chicken crossed... the sky! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by tgfcoder, derficker and Pogotron, as well as "The Lake" by Severed Fifth, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license.
Episode 35: The Digestive System and Brachiation
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:00:50 +0000
What's for dinner? Or, perhaps we should be asking--what WAS for dinner? That's the "mystery" afoot at the Pirate Broadcast Center, but don't worry: Davey, Bongo, and a special surprise guest are "just in case!"
This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by--get ready--adcbicycle, Alvinwhatup2, CastIronCarousel, oxymore, Benboncan, dobroide, payattention, BMacZero, ecfike, Project_Trident, danieldouch, lolamadeus, Eneasz, LampEight, bulbastre, FreqMan, XxBirdoxX, scriptique, amsempl (several more times), swimignorantfire, videog, CastIronCarousel, abbahoot, and TicTacShutUp.
Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:09:51 +0000
Are you hungry for a "power pellet?" Want to "level up" in "intelligence?" Well, luckily you don't have to go to the arcade this time--we've got a new episode streaming down your cybernet, packed with bleeps, bloops, bits, bytes, and enough pixels to make you... sick-cell!
This podcast features a special guest appearance by Ashly Burch of Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin' and Baked Goods! It also features samples from the Free Sound Project by Pogotron, TicTacShutUp, oxymore, Benboncan, dobroide, JamesOC, paytattention, thanvannispen, and morgantj, as well as "The Lake" by Severed Fifth, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license.
Episode 33: Fireworks and Chemistry
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:00:44 +0000
What happens when you mix eight milliliters of Bongo, ten centimeters of Davey, forty pounds of surprise guest and a little bit of knowledge? Stand back, kids, because the results might just be... chemical! This podcast contains samples from freesound.org by (get ready) gallagho, beatbed, wildweasel, adcbicycle, CGEffex (1, 2), pierrecartoons1979, Jon285, Robinhood76, watupgroupie and NoiseCollector.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:05:17 +0000
What's that? You've scented something on the breath of the wind? Are the rumors possible?! Tune your ear to the frequency of magic, and cross-reference by the longitude and latitude of the unknown, because the Children's Hour of Knowledge is... back! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by PaperJam, Kulanan, steveygos93, and kjackson. Special thanks to an unknown hero of MIDI composition.
Episode 31: PHYSICZ N GREAT XXXPECTATIONS
Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:07:12 +0000
YO I THINK IM A GET ME SUM O THEM NEW GUCCI SCARVES. DETROIT COLD AS A B*TCH IN OCTOBS N I BET ID LOOK FLY IN ONE O DEM. MAYBE SUMTHIN IN FUCHSIA IF IT GOES WIT MY FUR COLOR, KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN PUPPET, LOL This podcast contains a samples from the Free Sound Project by wildweasel, Filipe Chagas, Therac-25, hello_flowers, audible-25, CGEffex, sapht, ssaada1, and Robinhood76. Special thanks to secret guest star Kara Neary!
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:03:15 +0000
Ah, spring... the time for change and renewal! Rebirth! Regular birth! Afterbirth! "Eww," you say? That's nothing! Just wait 'til you see what's coming "down" the "pipe" as we slide headfirst out of the season... finale! This podcast features a return performance by special guest Erika Moen of DAR: A Super Girly Top Secret Comic Diary! It also includes samples from freesound.org by THE_bizniss, mikaelfernstrom, Erdie, bennychico11 and Rock Savage.
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:30:29 +0000
No joke intro for this episode, we're just glad it's over with. Jesus CHRIST that was hard. We are never making fun of anyone who raps for a living again.* *lie This episode features samples from ccMixter and freesound.org by Andino Mobin (1 and 2), luffy, bennychico11, Rock Savage, and CJ Fresh.
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:18:15 +0000
Uh-oh, kids! Turns out episode 29 needs just a little more "lovin'" while it's still in the "oven." But what's to sustain you this week, you ask? Try these sixty seconds of delicious... filler!
Episode 28: Raw Foods and Max Weber
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:31:42 +0000
Another fragrant Detroit spring is in the air, and we all know what that means--it's audit time! Join Matronly Margaret, her "boys" and a special surprise guest star as we take another perfectly normal, harmless journey into... children! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by fons (1, 2, 3), chipfork, juskiddink, bennychico11 and Rock Savage.
Episode 27: Nightmares and Canada
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:26:08 +0000
Smells like poutine spirit! Been a while since we had a guest puppet from beyond our borders, eh? Let's "agree" to "freely" "trade" some "Americanism" with our neighbors from the... knowledge! This podcast contains a sample from the Free Sound Project by RobinHood76.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:27:37 +0000
Who needs a new episode this week? We've got something even better! Listen close, and you might just hear the music... of laziness!
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:25:28 +0000
When Davey brings in a guest puppet who wants to "just say no," it's a surprise to more than just our audience! Join us on this magical journey of confrontation as we "just say yes..." to you! This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by themfish, SpeedY, FreqMan and kjackson.
Episode 25: A Very Special Episode
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:36:11 +0000
Better put away those Genius Caps and put on your Feeling Fedoras, kids. It's time to "rap" from the "heart" as our special musical guest brings you a little straight talk from the streets... of prison! This podcast features samples from the Free Sound Project by jack nesky, zeuss, danglada, reinsamba and Syna-Max.
Episode 24: Skating and Vegetarianism
Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:48:26 +0000
What's better than talking to a police officer? A police officer who wants to talk to you! Bongo and Davey take a "ride-along" to show you how we fought the law, and the law... fun!
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:46:52 +0000
The room is locked! The body has been found! The private eye is on the case, and the pressure's on to figure out who in the Treehouse Lab... is a MYSTERY! New to the podcast? Don't forget to check out the Christmas episode that started all this, not to mention our new Puppet Roll Call page!
Episode 22: Radiation and Marijuana
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:58:53 +0000
Come again, guv'nor? You say it's nineteen-hundred thirtysomething in the twentieth century?! Harken back to the days of lore as the present and future of the Children's Hour of Knowledge come face to face with the face... of its past! This episode features special guest Kristofer Straub of Starslip and Chainsawsuit!
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:53:53 +0000
Reindeer and ruin! Carols and caltrops! A horde of guest stars and a howling good time! Think you can handle our spectacular holiday spectacle spectacular? We'll see you after a short break in the New Year, if we all... survive!
Episode 20: Sweaters and Checkbooks
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:52:58 +0000
The weather outside is frightening, but it's getting hotter by the minute in the Treehouse! Come on in and "suck our brains" as Davey and Bongo take a little two-on-one time with a working... professional! Featuring special guest Dylan Meconis of Family Man!
Episode 19: Australia and the Moon
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:52:05 +0000
It's down to the closing bell on substitute selection! Who will be the one to snag the coveted cohost's chair? The answer might just shock... you! This podcast contains a samples from the Free Sound Project by geoffbarkman, Benboncan, thetruwu, and Syna-Max.
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:24:25 +0000
Pull up a chair and open wide, kids! It's time to glut yourselves with a steaming hot, proteinaceous, belly-bursting load of... knowledge!
Episode 17: Puppies and Kitties
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:43 +0000
Who's ready for a trip to Snuggleland? We're talking about new pets, new puppets, and maybe even a new cohost (?!). Wolfman Mozart returns for our fuzziest, woofiest, most histamine-filled episode... ever!
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:42:59 +0000
We're back from our break and ready to bring you the latest and hottest on the world economic situation. Got your Genius Caps on? It's time for some fresh blood in the water when the DBEF brings you the lowdown on the slowdown... now!
Behind the Actors Studio: Stephen Interviews Brendan
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:59:37 +0000
Can it be? The complement to last week's show?! The interrobang demands an affirmative, dear listener--Stephen pins Brendan down for over twelve minutes of moist, hot interrogation in this groundbreakingly late nonepisode!
Behind the Actors Studio: Brendan Interviews Stephen
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:00:01 +0000
Desperate for your weekly hot knowledge injection? While we gear up for season two, fill your lonely hours with fifteen minutes of Brendan and Stephen rambling about Canadian dildos.
Episode 15: Puppies and Motorcycles (Season 1 Finale)
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:04:46 +0000
Highway chases! Hunger strikes! Stabbing, magic powers and incredible truths revealed! You'll find it all here as an incredible guest arrives to end our season with an... exclamation mark! (This episode uses samples from the freesound project: 1, 2, 3 and 4.) The CHK will return in just a few weeks--meanwhile, get ready for intermittent episodes of Stephen and Brendan rambling in... Behind the Actors Studio!
Episode 14: Paternity and Bad Feelings
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:37 +0000
Bang goes the gavel! Matronly Margaret returns to help Bongo and Davey sit in judgment of... you! Be sure to tune in next week for our big season finale!
Episode 13: Counting and Maritime Safety
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:14:11 +0000
What's that? A double-guester?! This two-fisted "dive" into the "sea" of "numbers" may teach you more than you ever wanted... to know! This episode features special guest Erika Moen of DAR: A Super Girly Top Secret Comic Diary!
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:29 +0000
Don't be a "chill pill!" Come along with Davey and Bongo to explore the wonders of modern pharmacology... it's a "trip!" This episode contains an extra-long excerpt from our theme song, "Across the Sky," used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:39:18 +0000
What happens when Davey, Bongo and special guest Matronly Margaret take a journey deep into the mysteries of where babies come from? You might end up feeling a little... gross!
Episode 10: Mark Twain and Communism
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:17:14 +0000
It's time for an episode that tackles imaginary stories of all kinds, including a guest with tons of tales you might think... tall!
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:16:17 +0000
It's all in the family on this episode, as Bongo brings in a guest to make sure the Supergenius Treehouse Lab stays... funded! This show uses samples from ccMixter by DoKashiteru and vo1k1, under Creative Commons licensing.
Episode 8: 20 Most Important Facts of the 20th Century
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:44:54 +0000
We're counting down the millennium with a fact-o-magic list of knowledge that will take you back... in time!
Episode 7: Ghosts and Ouija Boards
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:10:44 +0000
What happens when you mix a guest puppet who's pure American legend with a few questions about the spirit world? The answer might just... spook you!
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:26:10 +0000
Profoctor Davey and Bongo extend a knowledge hug all the way across the (Atlantic) Ocean, as guest puppet Thaddeus von Wiggletrousers returns for a special tribute to our Independence... Day!
Episode 5: Oral Hygiene and Zombies
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:30:19 +0000
It's time for a whole mob of guest stars as Profoctor Davey and Bongo learn about the raging party going on inside... your mouth! Special thanks to Kevan Davis, Noah Dauphin and Erik A. Williams. This podcast contains samples from the Free Sound Project by JustinBW and bulbastre.
Episode 4: String Theory and Corn Chips
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:30:35 +0000
Special guest star Thaddeus von Wiggletrousers takes you for an imagination ride through space, time, and even... Texas!
Episode 3: Blood and Units of Measurement
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:17 +0000
An exciting new guest star takes Bongo and Profoctor Davey for a "swim" in the incredible ocean... of blood!
Episode 2: Music and Composting
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:19:21 +0000
Bongo and the Profoctor join their new pal Wolfman Mozart in investigating the beauty of the universe... from the greatest crescendo, to the tiniest helpers in your "back yard!"
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:44 +0000
It's time for a "time trip" back in time! How would our last season have begun if only those meddling so-and-sos hadn't cut, padded, finagled and bamboozled their way all over our artistic vision? Now we can know! Join Davey and Bongo as they reveal a first episode that doesn't... suck!