PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC Podcast Launches
MOLLY OF DENALI Award-Winning Podcast Returns for Season 2
BOSTON, September 16, 2020 - Boston public media producer GBH announced the October 28 launch of a new podcast from PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC, the popular PBS KIDS series focused on creativity, imagination and the arts. It follows Season 2 of the top-rated, award-winning MOLLY OF DENALI podcast that begins September 30th.
“These new podcasts for families provide children with more ways to engage with the characters they feel connected to, and deepens their experience of the valuable curriculum that informs the stories,” said Terry Fitzpatrick, VP of GBH Kids and Education. “We’re delighted to partner with PRX and PBS KIDS to share this compelling content.”
The PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC podcast series, produced by GBH in partnership with Rococo Punch and PRX Media, features Pinkalicious and her little brother Peter as they sing along to their favorite songs from the hit PBS KIDS show, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC. This inspiring podcast series hosted by the creative sibling duo includes 10 interactive episodes, each featuring songs from the TV series. Each episode will take listeners on “pinkatastic” adventures, encouraging kids to dance, sing, make believe, and more. An Activity Series Guide listeners can sign up for will be a companion resource, providing kids, parents and caregivers with activities, reading list recommendations, and more, based on each episode’s theme.
The ten-part podcast is a companion to the GBH hit animated series produced for PBS KIDS, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC, the animated pre-school series that inspires children to explore the arts and express themselves creatively. Based on the best-selling picture books by Victoria Kann, the series brings music, dance, theatre and visual arts to life through the adventures of Pinkalicious, her brother Peter, and their many friends. Together, they find creative opportunities and imaginative solutions to problems, encouraging young viewers to do the same.
“Now more than ever, kids and families appreciate the value of great storytelling,” said Dorothea Gillim, GBH Executive Producer of PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC and MOLLY OF DENALI. “With these new podcasts, they can connect to their favorite characters through the richly immersive world of audio narrative.”
MOLLY OF DENALI is the Peabody® Award-winning animated PBS KIDS series from GBH that follows the adventures of curious and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl who lives in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. Molly helps her Mom and Dad run the Denali Trading Post - a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub - where she assists tourists, trekkers and scientists, and sometimes rides along in Mom's bush plane or makes deliveries via dog sled. It is the first nationally distributed children’s series to feature a Native American lead character . MOLLY OF DENALI is developed with a group of Alaska Native collaborators. Over 60 Alaska Natives are involved in all aspects of the production, both on screen and behind the scenes, including voice talent, writers, musicians and producers. The series is grounded in a pioneering curriculum focused on informational text, a foundational aspect of literacy education.
The second season of the MOLLY OF DENALI Podcast, produced by GBH in partnership with PRX and Gen-Z Media, takes listeners on a brand-new adventure as she and Trini take a train from Denali to Anchorage, Alaska. But this is no ordinary train – it’s the MYSTERY TRAIN! When a jewel necklace goes missing, it’s up to Detective Mabray and her assistant Dr. Mumford to solve the case! Follow along as Molly and Trini search for clues with some unexpected guests, decipher some strange bird calls, and even get stuck in a spooky town, all while riding the mystery train! Parents can download listening questions to further explore the story and characters.
The first two episodes of the PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC Podcast will be released on October 28, with a new episode released every week. Season 2 of the MOLLY OF DENALI Podcast rolls out with two episodes every Wednesday from September 30 to October 21, 2020. Both podcasts can be found on pbskids.org or any podcast app.
Major funding for the PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC Podcast was provided by Kiddie Academy®, Homer, and Target. Additional series content included in the podcast was also funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Northern Ireland Screen.
Major funding for the MOLLY OF DENALI™ Podcast was provided by the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan and IKEA Retail U.S.
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About GBH
GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. It is the creator of such signature programs as MASTERPIECE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, FRONTLINE, NOVA, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, ARTHUR, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC, and MOLLY OF DENALI, as well as WORLD Channel and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR®; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR® station. Dedicated to making media accessible to and inclusive of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide with PBS LearningMedia and has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at wgbh.org.
About PBS KIDS:
PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through television, digital media, and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way. Families can watch PBS KIDS anytime on the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and the PBS KIDS Video app, available on mobile and connected-TV devices, no subscription required. PBS KIDS’ large collection of mobile apps and pbskids.org provide accessible content, including digital games and streaming video to spark kids’ curiosity. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn and grow – including their teachers, parents, and community – providing resources to support children’s learning, anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About PRX
PRX is a public media organization shaping the future of audio by producing and distributing content, building technology, and training talented, independent producers. With an award-winning portfolio ranging from iconic public media programming such as “This American Life,” “The Moth Radio Hour,” "The World," “TED Talks Daily,” “The Takeaway,” “Snap Judgment,” and “Reveal,” as well as a growing body of podcast-first productions, including the Radiotopia podcast network, PRX generates more than 100 million podcast downloads per month. More at PRX.org.
About Gen-Z Media
Gen-Z Media sets the standard for original audio fiction with its slate of award-winning shows for the whole family, such as the immensely popular Six Minutes, the Peabody Award winning The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, and the Peabody Award nominated Treasure Island 2020, among more than a dozen other groundbreaking podcasts that are as relatable as they are surprising, filled with twists and turns and humor and heart.
About Rococo Punch
Rococo Punch is an independent podcast production company specializing in exquisite sound design and thoughtful content. Current projects range from investigative journalism to children's programming to interview shows. The content team has developed some of the most listened-to podcasts, reaching millions of people around the world. Follow @RococoPunch on Twitter and visit www.rococopunch.com for more information.
