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 • 56 episodes
A Tisket-Tasket Podcast
Latest Episodes
Season 2 Bonus Content - Four Functions of Folklore Discussion & Review of 1954 Bascom Article
🎙️ Dive deep into the fascinating world of folklore with host Gina in this episode of "A Tisket-Tasket Podcast." Gina reviews an insightful article by renowned folklorist William Bascom on the functions of folklore, exploring its social context...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:09
Season 2, Episode 8: Five Little Ducks
🎙️ Dive into the enchanting world of nursery rhymes with A Tisket-Tasket podcast hosted by Gina! 🦆 In this episode, Gina explores the delightful rhyme "Five Little Ducks," taking you through its history, origins, and the fascinating story behin...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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Season 2: Episode 7: 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
In this podcast episode, Gina delves into the intriguing history of the nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." While exploring various versions of the rhyme, she highlights its cautionary theme for parents and children. Gina un...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:34
Season 2: Episode 6 - Steve Roud Interview Part 2
Dive into the enchanting world of folk songs and nursery rhymes in the latest episode of A Tisket-Tasket Podcast with your host Gina! In an engaging conversation with renowned folklorist Steve Roud, creator of the Roud Folk Song Index, Gina exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Season 2: Episode 5 - Interview with Steve Roud Part 1
In this fascinating "A Tisket-Tasket" episode, renowned folklorist and historian Steve Roud engages in a captivating conversation with host Gina about his extensive work on folk songs, nursery rhymes, and the intricacies of folklore. With a car...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:06