Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

In this episode, we're heading into the jungle for the great banana bungle of 2025. Join host Thom as he meets Sam, the greedy monkey, who's having a hard time sharing her bananas. Adventure with them and their friends of the rainforest as they learn about sharing and working as a team to rescue the Magical Banana Bonanza Tree, which grows bananas of all colours and flavours if you don't mind! 

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Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

Sammy The Monkey: Tahli Blackman

Tito The Toucan: Tom Bourne

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

In this episode, we're diving into the ocean to visit Harmony Reef, a breathtaking underwater garden filled with colourful coral and schools of beautiful fish. Join host Thom as he meets Echo the whale and Spark the anglerfish who help him on an exciting adventure to find the Corah the clam's special bass drum in time for the Sea Symphony Parade.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

"Echo" The Whale: Tom Bourne

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

In this episode, we're stepping into The Whispering Woods, an enchanted forest where magic lives in every tree and friendly creatures need your help. Join host Thom as he meets Nibbles the possum and helps him on a very special mission to find the magical Sparkleberry Tree.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.

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CREDITS:

Host: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Have you ever looked at a toddler and thought…why on Earth are you doing that?! Well, you’re not alone. In this bonus episode, we hear from Matty J and Fiona Falkiner to find out what it is their toddler is doing that they just don’t seem to understand.

From post-daycare meltdowns to parental preferences, toddlers have a unique way of expressing themselves that can sometimes be challenging to comprehend.

So this episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares some wisdom and practical tips to help understand toddler behaviour and how to manage it.

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Host: Gen Muir

Guests: Matty J and Fiona Falkiner

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix. 

From pre-school friends, to TV ads and family members, our kids manage a lot of external influences every single day. 

So this episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with us some ways to keep your little one safe from negative influences and encourage them towards more positive ones.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Did you know kids start lying as young as three years old.

Sometimes when our little ones tell tall tales it’s cute… but when does it err into the side of being a problem?

This episode we dive into the real reason why little kids lie, what it means and how we can encourage the truth. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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Do you ever find yourself talking to your kids, but it seems like they're in their own little world? Why is it so hard to get your child to actually listen?

It turns out one of the biggest reasons we're getting tuned out is our approach as parents... go figure! 

So this episode parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell some helpful tips and techniques to encourage better communication and listening in our kids.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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As parents, our goal is to help our pre-schoolers become the best versions of themselves… but how can we nurture their confidence so they're not afraid to pursue big adventures and challenges?

This episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell all the ways to build confidence in your child... and it all starts with preparation. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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There's nothing better than when you can hear all your children getting along, but let's be honest how often does that actually happen?

This episode parenting expert Gen Muir takes host Leigh Campbell through all the ways to help ease sibling rivalry and tension in the home, and shares her tips and tricks on how to bring the magic back into your home. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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Have you ever wondered why such little humans have such big feelings? Peel a banana wrong, press the lift button or refuse to buy another unicorn toy and boom... a tantrum errupts. 

You’re probably wondering is there a way to help your little one with their big feelings? Simple answer: yes! 

This episode host Leigh Campbell chats with parenting expert Gen Muir to get all the tips and tricks to navigate your toddler through the emotional roller coaster that is being a preschooler.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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