A Tisket-Tasket Podcast
Have you ever wondered why we sing about such weird things to our children? Songs about babies falling out of trees? Mice running up clocks? An egg falling off a wall? English nursery rhymes can seem so strange today. Join language scholar Gina as she explores the historical and cultural meanings behind some of the most popular nursery rhymes. Each episode delves into the origins and significance of the world's most popular nursery stories.
Podcasting since 2022 • 61 episodes
A Tisket-Tasket Podcast
Latest Episodes
Season 3: Episode 5 - Blow the Man Down
In this podcast episode, host Gina explores the fascinating history and cultural context of the sea shanty 'Blow the Man Down.' Despite not being a traditional nursery rhyme, this shanty often appears in children's programming. Sea shanties, ri...
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Season 3: Episode 4 - Ants Go Marching / When Johnny Goes Marching Home
In this episode of A Tisket-Tasket Podcast, host Gina dives into the fascinating story behind the children's nursery rhyme 'The Ants Go Marching.' Discover how this playful tune traces its roots back to the American Civil War with the s...
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Season 3: Episode 3 - Apples & Bananas
Exploring the Fun of Apples and Bananas Nursery Rhyme | A Tisket-Tasket Podcast S3 E3 | atiskettasketpodcast.comJoin Gina in Season 3, Episode 3 of the Task at Podcast, where she dives into the whimsical world of the 'Apples and Bananas...
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Season 3: Episode 0 - Happy New Year 2025! State of the Podcast!
Episode Description: Happy New Year and Exciting UpdatesWelcome to 2025! It’s been a while since my last update, but this podcast is far from abandoned. In this episode, I share the highlights of my journey over the past few month...
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