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
TikTok and TikTok dances