On this episode of The Childrens Hour we’re joined by the legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner for a mini concert and conversation.

Laurie Berkner, photo Jayme Thornton

Plus we’ll find out about what’s going on with albatrosses, and we learn about a newly discovered species of dinosaur, the Dineobellator notehesperus. Zen and Amadeus also talked about microraptors – click to learn more and the Zhenyuanlong dinosaur.

Dineobellator Notohesperus by Teratophoneus Debrzgt

We also featured the Extinction Diaries with a piece on albatrosses. This is produced out of KFOI-fm in Redding/Red Bluff, CA.

Albatross

This show is mixed with great music, including some singalongs with Laurie Berkner!

Playlist: Laurie Berkner

titleartistalbumlabelduration
When I Woke Up TodayThe Laurie Berkner BandSuperhero2016 Two Tomatoes Records, LLC., Distributed by Razor & Tie Recordings via Concord Music Group, Inc.02:23
Waiting For the ElevatorThe Laurie Berkner BandWaiting For the Elevator2019 Two Tomatoes Records, LLC., Distributed by Concord.03:37
We Are the DinosaursThe Laurie Berkner BandThe Best of the Laurie Berkner Band (Deluxe Edition)2010 Two Tomatoes Records., Under exclusive license to New Razor & Tie Enterprises LLC d/b/a Razor & Tie Recordings. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.02:14
The Cat Came BackThe Laurie Berkner BandLaurie Berkner: The Dance Remixes2017 Two Tomatoes Records, LLC., Distributed by New Razor & Tie Enterprises LLC d/b/a Razor & Tie Recordings via Concord Music Group, Inc.03:43
Adobe Dog HouseGideon FreudmannAdobe Dog House2012 Gideon Freudmann01:06
Down Down BabyThe Laurie Berkner BandWhaddaya Think of That?2000 Kidz Bop Enterprises LLC. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc., Marketed by Razor & Tie Recordings. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.01:01
My FamilyThe Laurie Berkner BandThe Ultimate Laurie Berkner Band Collection (Deluxe Edition)2014 Two Tomatoes Records, LLC., Under exclusive license to Razor & Tie Recordings. Marketed by Razor & Tie Recordings. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.03:15
Under a Shady TreeThe Laurie Berkner BandUnder a Shady Tree2002 Laurissa Berkner., Marketed by Razor & Tie Recordings. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.02:41
Follow the AlbatrossBig World Audio TheatreThe Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow2014 Magmatic Northwest02:54
Real MeErica RabnerReal Me - Single2020 Pinna03:03
Just Be (feat. Mahawam & Billy Dean Thomas)Alphabet RockersThe Love2019 School Time Music LLC02:36
Take the L Train (To 8th Ave.)Brooklyn Funk EssentialsCool and Steady and Easy1994 Dorado Records02:05
I'm a Little DinosaurJonathan Richman & The Modern LoversRoadrunner: The Beserkley Collection2004 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company01:50
Clever GirlThe DoubleclicksChainmail and Cello2012 The Doubleclicks01:09
Kneller and the Happy CampersBobby JohnstonWristcutters: A Love Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2007 Lakeshore Records00:44
Don't Be Mean, Be NiceThe Cool ChipsThe Cool ChipsCreative Nation Records 202003:46
Tallulah JonesThe Laurie Berkner BandSuperhero2016 Kidz Bop Enterprises LLC. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc., Distributed by Razor & Tie Recordings via Concord Music Group, Inc.03:36
Happy Trails (With Laurie Berkner)Buck HowdyGiddyup!2005 Prairie Dog Entertainment02:40