Istvan’s neighbor Toby calls the emergency hot line because he has some bad news. But Istvan has a surprise that he was saving that just might turn Toby’s frown upside down.
Surprise Party
Istvan’s neighbor Toby, with the help of Cicada, F.R. Frog, Lewis and Alex the Computer throw Istvan a surprise “End of Tour” party to celebrate his final show of the summer 2021. So find a hiding place and yell Surprise when Istvan arrives on this episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast.
Make sure to follow Istvan’s concert dates via the Bands In Town app or at www.istvansongs.com and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs for new videos this fall and winter as well his Instagram: @iamistvan for field trip videos and much more.
Cicada Summer
Sometimes in late summer you can hear a special sound ringing from the trees. That unique sound is made by the one and only cicada. This episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast is devoted to this unusual insect and how much Istvan loves them and the special music they make. Luckily we are joined by the one and only Cicada, one of the stars of Istvan’s album Evie the Queen of the Insects. He’s very amped up and in full party mode and makes this show extra fun.
Kitties And Pitties
Join Istvan on the podcasts first ever field trip. We’re off to visit the place Istvan and his family adopted their pets June the dog and Pico the cat, the Hinsdale Humane Society. Istvan interviews two of the wonderful people who work there and gives you guys all kinds of info on how to adopt a pet of your own.
Be sure to go to @iamistvan on Instagram to see the tour Istvan went on while he was there and see some of the super cute animals they have for adoption as well as their amazing space.
Hinsdale Humane Society is at 21 Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale Illinois 60521. Phone number is: (630) 323 5630 and their website URL is: www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Back To School
Istvan is comitted to help everyone have a great school year. So he tells a few stories from when he was little to help encourage everyone heading back to school this year and plays his best learning song Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters to pump everyone up. And both Evie and Gramps stop in to give Istvan a hard time as well as offer up some stories and suggestions for going back to class.
Check out the Letter People Istvan mentions on the podcast at his Instagram @iamistvan
Back On The Road - Toby's Taters
Istvan heads back from his busiest and best stretch of concerts to date. Toby co-hosts and helps Istvan share all the details and addresses to his social media sites so everyone can find all the cool stuff Istvan has planned, and to connect these to the concerts themselves. We also hear some cool kid shout outs from the shows and a few sweet stories related to those kids.
Be sure to follow Istvan at his sites below and look and listen for opportunities to be featured in various videos and posts.
Istvan’s Web Links:
Instagram: @iamistvan
YouTube: youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs
official site: www.istvansongs.com
Facebook: facebook.com/istvansongs
Listen to Istvan on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora or buy his albums at his store where you can get bundles with cool extras like Marmo toys, glow in the dark buttons, stickers and more!
Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/
Eric Carle Tribute - FR Frog Returns!
In the literal wake of the flooding we had here at the studio Istvan decides to take it easy and try to recharge his batteries. A much needed and well deserved story time is just the answer so Istvan’s family frog comes down to the studio to help him read one of his favorite Eric Carle books The Grouchy Ladybug. Everyone is then treated to Mr. Moon’s Song which as it turns out was most likely indirectly inspired by another Eric Carle book. So sit back and get comfy and enjoy this nice and easy episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast.
Be sure to follow and subscrobe to Istvan’s other web sites below.
Instagram: @iamistvan
www.istvansongs.com
youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs
facebook.com/istvansongs
Flood Emergency!
Torrential rains hit the Chicagoland area on Saturday. As a result Istvan’s home studio got flooded and his family and friends scrambled to save his equipment and pump water out of the house as fast as they could.
Read MoreIstvan On The Road - Toby Guest Hosts!
Istvan is on the road doing his first concerts in over a year so he asked his neighbor Toby to guest host the show. Istvan calls in and tells everyone about how the shows are going and the new friend he made at the Willowhaven Nature Center in Bourbonais.
Check out Willowhaven website and see all the cool things they have to offer and plan a visit this summer.
https://www.btpd.org/willowhaven/
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Concert Concern, the Leprechaun Returns!
Istvan is concerned about going back out to play concerts this summer so he calls on his old friend the Leprechaun to cast his most powerful luck spell over all the summer dates. It also turns out the Leprechaun is way into TikTok.
You can find all Istvan’s concert dates on his official website: www.istvansongs.com or you can follow him via the Bandsintown app.
Dinner Drum Game
On today’s episode Istvan shows everyone how to play a game he made up to make boring situations not boring. His neighbor Toby comes over to help and Alex the computer tries his “hand”at telling a joke. Listen to the very end. Be sure to Subscribe and Rate and Review the show. Thanks! Glad you’re here.
Read MoreEvie The Queen Of The Insects Release Party!
It’s finally here! After a long winter and what felt like an endless wait Istvan’s special new soundtrack children’s record, Evie The Queen of The Insects, is finally out and available. So on today’s podcast we hear the final four tracks of the record and welcome Evie herself to the show along with Cicada, Bella the Bat, Alex the Computer and of course Istvan.
Read MoreEvie The Queen Of The Insects - Part 3
Cicada is back to help Istvan play the next four tracks from his soon to be released (May 10) children’s soundtrack album Evie The Queen Of The Insects. But not only that Bella the Bat travels all the way from Austin Texas to join the festivities. This episode also marks the early release of the special limited edition Bug Bundles available in Istvan’s Online Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/ Hurry to get your bundle before they’re gone. Only 10 lucky people will take one home.
Read MoreEvie The Queen Of The Insects - Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the Evie The Queen Of The Insects shows. Todays episode features the next four tracks from my forthcoming soundtrack album due out on May 10. Special guest and one of the stars of the recor Cicada stops by for a visit and to give a little background to the recording. Enjoy the show!
The Evie record will be officially available on May 10 but there will be a special pre-sale happening soon that will make available a very limited edition number of “Bug Bundles” which will include signed copies of the soundtrack CD, cute bug toys, a song lyric book, a 3” cover art sticker, butterfly magnet and flower seeds for you to grow in your garden to attract your own bug buddies.
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Read MoreEvie The Queen Of The Insects - Part 1
The Evie story is based on true events in the real Evie’s life that I witnessed first hand and had to tell the rest of the world. It’s also simply a story about the love and excitement of summertime and the importance of friends. The season is made even more important because it serves as the backdrop to the growth of our hero Evie as she goes through so much in just the first day of her favorite time of year.
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick's Day!
Today’s episiode is Istvan’s first ever holiday show. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with him as he shares a St. Patty’s Day tale from when he was a kid the year he had a little too much holiday spirit. We also welcome Istvan's new assistant his computer Alex, as well as a visit from the ambassador of St. Patrick's Day the one and only Leprechaun. There’s more, so listen now! Erin Go Bragh.
Read MoreIt's Too Cold! - Luna The Possum
Like lots of you we’re experiencing freezing cold. Istvan tackles one of his big worries during these times and that’s how to help animals during sub zero temperatures. His friend Luna the possum surprises him and stops by to get out of the cold and be part of the show.
For those of you who would also like to help animals please look for the closest wild animal refuge in your area. Visit their websites or locations to see what they need most to help with the animals they care for. Thanks friends!
In Illinois here are a few:
Wolfe Wildlife Park 109th & Laramie Oak Lawn Il 60453
Fox Valley Wildlife Center 1000 S La Fox St, South Elgin Il 60177
Trailside Museum Of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave River Forest Il 60305
Diamonds For Your Crown - Gramps
Istvan gets a request from an ancient Hotmail account. The email comes from a super fan named Gramps who has all kinds of off the wall creative suggestions for him. Istvan tries to be polite and let him down easy but then gets an idea for a brand new song called Diamonds For Your Crown that turns out kind of amazing. Don’t miss this funny and downright inspiring episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast.
Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs
email: imaginarykidsongs@gmail.com
All Frogs Can Talk!?
The third episode of Istvan's Imaginary Podcast revolves around the smallest member of Istvan's family. FR FRog. Istvan tells an unbelievable story about the time he escaped his tank and made it all the way to basement without getting hurt or snatched up by June the dog. While Istvan steps away to answer his door FR FRog reveals a secret. That he can talk. And to prove it he tells one of his favorite stories from when Istvan used to read to his daughter Evie.
Source: http://www.istvansongs.com/iip
Jokes and Pets.
In our second episode Toby my neighbor is back but he’s not alone. He brings his Dad Lewis along for the ride. If you follow my Instagram @iamistvan you might recognize him as the “Joke of the Day” guy. So sit back or stand up or run in place while you spend a little time with me Istvan and my special imaginary world.
Kids and Family Podcast.