Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!

In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic Canadian composing duo Steve D'Angelo and Terry Tompkins, the musical minds behind some of the most beloved children's shows of the past few decades. If you grew up watching PBS Kids, chances are you've heard their unforgettable work! From Peep and the Big Wide World to Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, Design Squad, WordGirl and Super Why!, Steve and Terry have helped shape the sound of educational entertainment for a generation. They've also left their musical mark on iconic series like Zoom (remake), Arthur, Molly of Denali, Astroblast!, and even Thomas & Friends. In our conversation, we dive into their creative process, the unique challenges of composing for children's television, and how they balance fun, emotion, and education through music. We also chat about Steve's work in feature films and documentaries, and Terry's role as a founding member of the folk rock band Lost & Profound.

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the multitalented Aubrey Miller! Aubrey has been lighting up screens and stages since childhood, getting her start as the Junior Beats version of Kiki on Nick Jr.'s The Fresh Beat Band and showing off her dance moves in Just Dance Kids 2. From there, she landed guest roles on hit shows like Kickin' It, Sam & Cat, Shameless, and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. Disney Channel fans will recognize her as Megan Simms from Austin & Ally, but Aubrey is best known for her starring role as Hannah Parker-Kent on the beloved Amazon Prime Video series Just Add Magic. Most recently, she appeared in The Thundermans comeback film, The Thundermans Return, and took creative control by creating, writing, producing, and starring in her own YouTube series, ME. On top of all that, she's made her mark as a singer with original tracks like Crossing My Heart and Lemonade.

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!

This week, we're joined by the legendary songwriting duo Michael and Patty Silversher! Known for crafting some of the most iconic and beloved tunes in children's television, the Silvershers have been the musical minds behind countless favorites from Disney and The Jim Henson Company. From writing the unforgettable theme songs for Adventures of the Gummi Bears and TaleSpin to penning songs for Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, DuckTales, and the Winnie the Pooh franchise, their Disney legacy speaks (or sings!) for itself. Michael also wrote and arranged most of the classic Mickey Mouse Splashdance album. With The Jim Henson Company, they brought their talents to projects like Muppet Classic Theater, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, Animal Jam, Sid the Science Kid, Dinosaur Train, and Pajanimals, as well as the heartfelt ballad "Together Forever" from The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. We dive into their creative process, the stories behind your favorite childhood songs, and what it's like to write music that spans generations.