Continuing our series of episodes with children in Australia, this episode features 7-year-old friends Margot and Ivy. We talked about the songs and movies that make them laugh-- have you heard the “Never-ending poop song”?—and a few that scare them—like E.T. and Wednesday. They have little interest in TikTok and really aren’t sure what people use it for. Although that doesn’t stop them from knowing a few TikTok dances. But the item they can’t wait to have? a mobile phone! That, and access to the Taylor Swift concert movie. They know the words to lots of her songs—of course! We talked about Bluey, Minecraft, and loads more. Give it a listen. Hear real kids in their own words talking about the media in their lives. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Other media they mention?

Izzy's Koala World- Netflix series in Australia

Grizzy & the Lemmings - Netflix series in Australia

Kiki’s Delivery Service- Japanese animated film

My Neighbor Tortoro - Japanese animated film

Howl’s Moving Castle- Japanese animated film

Taylor Swift

One Direction

Song, “I’m a banana”

Song, “Cows with guns”

Song, “Never ending poop song”

YouTube Kids

YouTube

Netflix

Bluey

ABC iView

ET the movie

Wednesday - Netflix series

Spotify

Alexa

X-Box

Tony Hawk skateboarding game

Minecraft

Mario Kart

Animal Crossing

Nintendo Switch

Instagram

TikTok and TikTok dances

S3 E4: Melanie + Kelyn (age 9)

Kids Talk MediaBy Sherri Hope CulverOct 12, 2022