Istvan's Imaginary Podcast

What’s that sound!?!Why it’s our friends the cicadas filling the air with their signature sound. Today we call our old friend Cicada to find out about the big party happening next summer, and we celebrate a little early with a favorite summer treat the creamsicle. So chase down the ice cream man and tell him to wait while we all enjoy the refreshing new episode of the latest and greatest kids and family show around. Welcome! Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

It’s the last day of July but this trouble maker of a month still has a few tricks up it’s sleeve! Oh and a special birthday to celebrate. Yes a fanciful fruit has it’s moment in the sun, one of Istvan’s childhood influences has an epic birthday, and Toby and Alex make mischief on today’s jam packed episode. So get a bowl of your favorite cereal and sit way too close to your podcast listening device because it’s time for the latest and greatest kids and family show around. Welcome! Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

On today’s after school special episode of the podcast Toby is hit with difficult news! A major change in his appearance is causing him great pain and Istvan steps in to help him through this difficult adjustment. After the clouds part be ready to celebrate a very special celebrity birthday segment. Because everyone’s favorite life guard, David Hasselhoff, is the man of the hour. So grab your swim suit or hop into your talking car because it’s time for the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Istvan is back from his mini tour and he can’t wait to tell you all about it! So gather around your podcast listening device to hear his harrowing tale of danger as well as delightful concerts. And then put on your fanciest shades to be ready for Toby’s star studded birthday segment and learn more than you expected about one of TV’s most endearing best friends. So buckle up and put on your hazards because it’s time for the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

When Istvan is on the road Toby is promoted to host of the show. So listen as Toby fields a call from Istvan as he navigates his way through clog dancers and reptiles at his show in Clarendon Hills. Hear the kids from Istvan’s previous concerts in Dekalb and LaGrange and celebrate all kinds of celebrity birthdays including the one and only eye poking menace himself, Mr. Moe Howard. And when you see an average blue whale in the water then you know it’s time for the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

It’s Istvan’s summer concert season and as per usual he forgot to request the important luck spell he likes to get from his friend the Leprechaun. So a conjuring takes place and the Leprechaun joins us for this special good luck show. We’re also treated to a brand new celebrity birthday segment from Toby and hear from some of the kids from Istvan’s recent library performance in Woodstock Illinois. So find your four leaf clover and get ready for the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Today Toby is in the drivers seat so to speak, while Istvan hits the road to kick off his summer concert season. Toby not only hosts the show but treats everyone to his original anthem, a song that has become tradition on the podcast, to help inspire Istvan to do a good job at his shows. We also celebrate National Bike Month which is awesome and ironic since Istvan loves riding his bike and also has to do so much driving to get to all his concerts. So let’s get the party started on the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

On today’s show Toby’s Dad Lewis, aka Joke of the Day Guy, can’t wait to come to the studio and participate. But there’s a twist. He doesn’t really want to tell jokes. No, he wants to sing. And as we all know Toby is not the biggest fan of his fathers unique singing voice. We also learn that today is National Maria Day and that the weather is nice as can be. So welcome to all our wonderful listeners and let’s get going with the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Istvan tried to keep it a secret but his birthday was just the other day. Instead of regular presents he asked everyone to add him as an artist you follow on your goto streaming services. Don’t laugh. He just became a Spotify member and that’s what’s inspired the excitement. But April isn’t just Istvan’s birth month, it’s also National Poetry Month. So Toby takes us on a journey through what we can do to celebrate and the gang does cool readings of their favorite Shel Silverstein poems. So welcome to all our wonderful listeners and let’s get going with the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Guys! Our main man Toby is back from visiting his Grandparents in Florida! So we celebrate his return as well as National Hug Your Dog Day on today’s show. That’s right Toby is rested and ready to go and has waded through all the weird holidays that fall on April 10 and found one we can all agree is awesome. We also enjoy Istvan’s song Sing-A-Long from his Playtime album as well as an impromtu live version of the song Toby wrote about his dog Scampers. So welcome back Toby and welcome all our listeners to the latest and greatest kids and family podcast around. Be sure to follow Istvan & His Imaginary Band on your go to streaming service and add your favorite songs of his to your playlists. May we recommend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Because here comes another super fun episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

It’s spring break and Toby is down in Florida visiting his Grandparents, but he’s having a very strange time. It turns out the seniors are out of control and in love with a certain song that kepps haunting him. He calls in to the studio to let us all in on what’s going on. Filling in is Toby’s Dad aka Joke of the Day Guy who shares a wonderful National Holiday, World Theater Day. And we enjoy a bit of audio theater in the form of some of the amazing voice acting from Istvan’s soundtrack album Evie the Queen of the Insects. Be sure to follow Istvan and His Imaginary Band on your goto streaming service and add your favaorite songs of his to your playlists. Or maybe start a “Cool Kids” playlist and add some of Istvan’s tunes. May we recomend Summertime or Fondue as a start? Ok. Are you ready? Well put on your golf shirt and slather on some sunblock and enjoy this very wild episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Sure and begorrah it’s our yearly St. Patrick’s Day show! And today we are blessed by an in studio visit from one of our most popular guests and the star of the holiday the Leprechaun himself. Istvan Toby and Alex share some good natured holiday humor with him and then we discuss all the cool recording projects that are in the works, including an official version of Funky Funky Leprechaun. That’s right, get ready to hear all kinds of new songs very soon including a special holiday EP. But for now enjoy this special episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

In our humble opinion February 27 has less than stellar national holidays. As a result Toby and Alex take action and create a brand new holiday worthy of any day of the year. Get ready to celebrate and participate in the first ever National Star Wars Name Day. What does that mean? Well perk up those ears and learn how to celebrate and enjoy this very cool episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

It’s our yearly Valentines Day show but there’s a problem. Toby’s girlfriend Claudia has had to move to Omaha Nebraska with her family and Toby is understandably upset. Fortunately the man of the hour Cupid himself calls in and not only tries to make everyone laugh but uses his magic to make this an honest to goodness Happy Valentines Day. That’s right, get ready to celebrate the loviest doviest holiday of the year on this extra special episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

A mysterious sound leads to a pretty big announcement on today’s podcast. Istvan and Toby are a little taken by surprise when Alex the computer shares that they want to speak in a different voice. But the guys quickly reassure their friend that they love and support them no matter what they choose. If that isn’t enough we focus on some of the most inspiring creatures to have ever walked the face of the earth. That’s right, get ready to celebrate (and draw) dinosaurs on today’s extra special episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Today’s show gives a huge shout out to all the great grammar school teachers out there. Yes January 16 not only marks Martin Luther King Jr Day but it also celebrates Elementary School Teacher Day. To mark the occasion Toby dedicates his segment to all the great people teaching kids and Istvan invites his daughter Evie to recall some of her favorite teachers and memories from when Istvan used to volunteer at her school. So thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast, enjoy….. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Happy Mew Year for Cat’s Day! Yes that’s a real holiday and January 2nd is when we celebrate our favorite feline friends. See? You learn all kinds of fun stuff when you listen to the best family podcast around. We’re also very happy to debut a brand new cooking segment with our very talented in house chef Miss Michelle. Today she shows everyone how to make our New Years Eve favorite, fondue. So sit back and enjoy the first show of a brand new Season 3! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Happy Holidays! Today we finish up wrapping gifts, baking cookies and decorating the studio. And we also get a surprise visit from a holiday icon who brings Istvan and Toby gifts. Spoiler alert! It’s not who you think. This also happens to be our final podcast of Season 2. Can you believe it!? Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year and will join us right back here for a brand new Season 3 of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Bye guys! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and commercial free! Links: Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Today we look back on our second season and enjoy a bunch of great highlights from an amazing year of shows. Hope you have fun reliving 2022. Be sure to share the show with your friends and family and get ready for our year end holiday show as well as a brand new Season 3! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

It’s time to put on our podcast sweatpants and chow down on the second annual Thanksgiving show. On this special episode we’re visited by all the colorful guests that visited the show this season and hear what they are grateful for. Not only that but Toby and Istvan treat everyone to another live performance of their original holiday hit Thanks. And we’d like to thank everyone for listening to the podcast and hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. If you have any questions or comments for us just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Lucky you. Because of Halloween scarily screwing up our regular release dates, Lewis (Joke of the Day Guy) is back with another wonderful mini episode to get things back on track. Not only is he cracking jokes but he teaches Alex the computer how to tell one. Alex brings the house down with his first ever attempt at humor and a mysterious caller named Mike Easter phones in with the answer to some music trivia. So sit back and enjoy this fun mini episode and be sure to join us on November 21st for our Thanksgiving show. Gobble Gobble Hey! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. If you have any questions or comments just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Boo! And welcome to our second Halloween Spooktacular. Istvan has invited our friend Bella the Bat to host the show, for obvious reasons, and he welcomes several spooky special guests to handle all kind of holiday surprises for all you trick or treaters. Happy Halloween! Thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast and if you have any questions or comments for us just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast because Halloween falls on a Monday this year. Next Monday! So we’re saving our holiday show for the day of. There’s only one problem. No one told Lewis we rescheduled and he showed up to record anyway. But as it turns out Lewis is a podcasting natural and did an amazing job putting together this great little mini episode. So enjoy the show and be sure to put on your costume and join us here next week for our Halloween Spooktacular! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. If you have any questions or comments just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

We like to think we kick butt on every podcast episode but today it’s official because October 10th marks National Kick Butt Day. Istvan is out of studio playing a special marathon concert in Palatine Illinois but calls in to the show to update us on the gig and join in the fun. So thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast and if you have any questions or comments for us just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Today’s show is special for several reasons, but most of all because we answer some listener emails for the very first time. Some of our podcast fans sent in some really good questions and we were happy to respond. Episode 46 also celebrates the holiday of Rosh Hashanah as well as National Pancake Day. Speaking of pancakes Istvan shares a tragic pancake related tale that you wont want to miss. So thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast and if you have any questions or comments for us just send an email to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to read it on the show. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Istvan is missing! Well actually hiding. And Toby needs your help to find him. To do so you must escape the studio by finding the clues and answering the riddles Istvan has left for you. So close your eyes and listen closely and see if you can unravel all the mysteries Episode 45 has to offer. We also recognize National Encouragement Day on this episode and will cheer you on as we host our first ever Podcast Escape Room. Good luck and thanks for tuning in to Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

We’re doing our best to make going back to school as painless as possible. But you know what? Toby isn’t having it. Not even when his Dad Lewis calls in to crack him up with some of his “best” Dad jokes. Episode 44 also makes us all aware that there is an actual lemon juice day and we hear one of Istvan’s all time favorite recordings he’s ever made to tie it all together. Episode 44 is definitely not a bore. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks to everyone listening to the pod. Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider tipping the crew via Venmo to support the podcast Thanks! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

On this festive Episode we celebrate a job well done. Istvan is feeling great about his accomplishments, particularly getting through his summer concerts like a boss. All the while Toby tries to reminds us all to relax, and special guest Cicada stops by to play his favorite roll of “life of the party.“ We also hear from the kids in Glen Ellyn as well as two of Istvan’s favorite songs from his album Sweet! Episode 43 is definitely a bash. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks to everyone listening to the pod. Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. And don’t forget to chip in at Istvan’s Venmo (@istvansongs) to keep the show afloat, fun and free for all! Links: Enjoying the show? Please consider supporting the podcast and help keep it commercial free. Thank you! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com

Istvan is having a hard time keeping his eyes open. Why? Beacause he has been playing back to back concerts in the summer heat and he is super tired. So Toby and Alex the computer handle the controls and share some facts about National Girlfriends Day which leads to Toby sharing a love letter he wrote to his new girlfriend Claudia. We also hear from the kids in Streamwood and Wilmette who help wake Istvan up. Thanks kids! And thanks to everyone listening to the pod. Make sure you’re SUBSCRIBED and following Istvan on all his socials below. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Please consider supporting the podcast and help keep it commercial free. Thank you! Venmo: @istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Who brought their permision slip to go on the field trip? Because on this episode of the podcast we head into the city of Chicago to see the one and only Weird Al Yankovic live in concert. Istvan and his family head to the Chicago Symphony Center and invite Toby along to see the show. It’s a big deal because as it turns out this is Toby’s first big concert experience. Weird Al is touring the country playing his pastiche type material which is extra special and he also has some other surprises up his Hawaiian shirt sleeve that are sure to delight everyone. So join us for the hi-lights and learn a bit about a true American original and a bonafide national treasure. Weird Al! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Please consider supporting the podcast and help keep it commercial free. Thank you! Venmo: istvansongs Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Happy Fourth Of July! Well kind of. On this episode of the podcast we find out that Istvan is not a fan of the holiday because, like so many of us, the loud fireworks scare his dog. But we still celebrate with a barbeque and a surprise visit from our old friend Gramps. We also hear the kids from Palatine on the show and give shout outs to all the towns Istvan has played so far this summer. So thanks for dropping by for our funky 4th of July show. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow all of Istvan’s other social media in the links below. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Hi guys! Today we not only give a nod to all the great Dad’s out there for Fathers Day but we also acknowledge the important Juneteenth holiday. After that we make a hot line call to the Leprechaun to thank him for his concert good luck spell and play him some special messages from some of the kids at Istvan’s recent shows in Lindenhurst, Bloomingdale and Northfield. If you hear yourself on the podcast let us know by emailing us at: [email protected] or leave a nice review. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe and don’t be afraid to share the show. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Episode 38 sees Istvan out of studio and back on the road playing summer concerts. Of course that means Toby gets to sit in the big chair and host the show. We also celebrate National Yo-Yo Day and learn about it’s funky Filipino roots as well as get introduced to one of Istvan’s favorites, the original musical comedy duo The Smothers Brothers. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a little review too. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: The Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Video: https://youtu.be/0-SaJIgZoXc Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Episode 37 welcomes back the Leprechaun so he can give Istvan another powerful good luck spell to enchant his summer concerts. We also celebrate National Lucky Penny Day and learn some really cool things you can do if you start saving all the coins you find or collect. And last but not least we hear from the kids of Ottawa Illinois as they surprise the Leprechaun with a warm and wild greeting. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a little review too. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Episode 36 is jam packed. Toby, Istvan’s next door neighbor and co-host, has his science experiment go very wrong and the result is one of his socks coming to life. No need to fear because Sidney the Sock is nice and actually likes to tell jokes. We also hear some of the kids from Lombard where Istvan’s first concert of the season took place. Sleepovers are celebrated as well as Mom’s on our quick belated tribute to Mother’s Day. All this and not one but two killer songs from Istvan. Episode 36 has it all. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe to and leave a little review too. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Hello! Today we celebrate our 35th show as well as National Telephone Day. To mark the occasion Alex the Computer and Toby, Istvan’s next door neighbor and co-host, decide to make a classic prank phone call. The only problem is that computers aren’t great at humor. And to top it all off Istvan gives everyone an early listen to the soon to be released version of his song Hello. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure to subscribe to and share the show. Links: Istvan on Apple Music: shorturl.at/gGL03 Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s TikTok: @iamistvan Istvan’s Website: www.istvansongs.com Istvan’s Music Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

It’s Istvan’s birthday! Well his birthday is on April 17 and this is as close as we will get so let’s party!. It’s extra special too because this year April 17 is also Easter Sunday. Toby and Alex are very excited and insist on celebrating and have a few surprises for the birthday boy. So get ready to have fun and learn about a couple of Istvan’s favorite places to get delicious gluten free foods to celebrate your special day. Sweet Ali’s is located at 13 W 1st Ave. Hinsdale Il 60521 Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Sweet Ali’s: www.sweetalis.com Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs

Today is extra exciting because we are heading out of the studio to go on our second field trip. Toby and Istvan head to Friendly Coffee Lounge to meet their friend, talented balloon twister, Smarty Pants. Toby not only interviews Mr. Pants but kind of shows everyone how to conduct a good interview at the same time. He also tries coffee for the first time and does not like it. Friendly Tap is a music venue, and a coffee house, a music school and a bar located on Roosevelt Road between Berwyn and Oak Park Illinois. See the cool accompanying video of Smarty Pants giving a sample of some of the cool stuff he does. Go to Istvan’s YouTube to see for yourself. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Smarty Pants Balloons: https://www.smartypantsworld.com/ Friendly Coffee Lounge: http://www.friendlymusic.community/coffee-lounge Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays for the second time and are definitely lucky to have one of our favorite guests, the Leprechaun, return for another action packed visit. Hear him rap, hear him talk taters, and hear him and Istvan and Toby treat everyone to a very rocking Irish anthem to celebrate the greenest of holidays. Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Thanks for listening! Remember to Subscribe, Rate and Review the podcast. Istvan’s Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s Tik Tok: @iamistvan Istvan’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s website: www.istvansongs.com

Today is kind of different. Istvan’s co-host Toby is at home very busy rehearsing for something special. You need to listen to find out the good news. So filling in for him is his Dad Lewis, AKA Joke of the day guy, who shares a shocking hidden talent and fills us in on a few details about National Tooth Fairy Day. And if that isn’t enough Istvan prepared a nice new tune he wrote about the Tooth Fairy to celebrate this magical little holiday. Thanks for listening you guys! Be sure you’re subscribed to the show and check out the links below. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links: Istvan on Instagram: @iamistvan Istvan’s YouTube: youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs Istvan’s Merch Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/ Istvan’s Bandcamp: https://istvan.bandcamp.com/

On this special Valentines episode we get a surprise call from the man of the hour Cupid himself who tries to influence Istvan and Toby into liking Valentines Day a bit more. Songs, jokes, trivia, and a new commercial featuring two stars from the hit YouTube show EVTV, are just some of the other things you’ll enjoy on this very special holiday episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Calls To Action! Check out Istvan’s Patreon to subscribe and show your love and support for the podcast here: Watch and subscribe to EVTV here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvWX-SBkM4meKnfiaFY5SQ Coney Island Wonder Wheel: https://www.denoswonderwheel.com/

Guys in this episode we celebrate Istvan’s single Fondue finally being released and available to the public, but we also celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day AND National Backwards Day, and as if that weren’t enough Istvan plays a clip from the television show his daughter was on that only aired in certain foreign markets. What? You never heard about Evie’s House the Disney type family comedy Istvan’s daughter Evie was the star of? Well then you had better listen to Episode 29 of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Calls To Action!!! Be sure to rate the podcast and flaunt your writing skills and leave a nice brief review of the show. Thanks! Visit Balloon Artist Smarty Pants Web Site: https://www.smartypantsworld.com/ Goto Istvan’s website for his Fondue player and all other links: https://www.istvansongs.com/

Today we celebrate the memory and work of Martin Luther King Jr and highlight and encourage volunteer works big or small. We are also joined by the Marmos, the cutest talking foodstuffs around, so they can let everyone know about their new Marmo Puppet Theater videos they are making and posting on Istvan’s YouTube channel. Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily Links to places mentioned in this episode: Istvan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs The Honeycomb Project: https://www.thehoneycombproject.org/ Buy Istvan’s award winning kids music at his online store. Every purchase comes with cool free extra’s! Istvan’s Merch Store: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/ Marmo Puppet Theater: https://youtu.be/6F6ZvfgX_w4 Evie & Istvan play White Stripes: https://youtu.be/JAQ6FBb2gzs

Happy New Year you guys and welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! Today is a big day because it’s the debut of my first ever single. It’s a disco dance monster jam named Fondue. In our house we celebrate New Years Eve by making fondue and I thought it would be the perfect idea for a song to celebrate the start of a new year. But that’s not all. Turns out January 3 is also National Chocolate Covered Cherry day. So lets celebrate this extra sweet day and the first episode of the new season. Thanks for listening and be sure to add Fondue to your best playlist and share it and the podcast with your family and friends. Fondue in ‘22!!! Kids and Family Podcast. #kidsandfamily 📍 Instagram: @iamistvan 📍 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yk86pppf 📍 My Website: https://www.istvansongs.com 📍 My Merch: https://tinyurl.com/5a4k7k72

Happy Holidays! Our last show of the year is very special because it’s our Christmas show. We exchange gifts, tell jokes and take surprise calls from friends wishing us and everyone in our podcast audience a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone for listening to the show this year and we hope to see you all in 2022 for Season 2 of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast!

It’s the holiday season and we’re gearing up for the biggest gift day of the year so Istvan goes out into the field to ask some great kids what they want for Christmas. Hear their awesome answers as well as learn about just how special the date of the show (Decmber 6) really is. Spoiler alert, it’s National Gazpacho Day! Make sure to visit http://www.istvansongs.com to find the special DELUXE HOLIDAY MUSIC BUNDLE and give the coolest gift in town.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On our first ever Thanksgiving show we are celebrating some peoples favorite day but we’re also acknowledging another “special” day you may not be familiar with. We’re also treated to a brand new original holiday song from Istvan and Toby. And in the spirit of the season Istvan invites old friend Gramps to dinner and finds out a secret about him. He’s rich!!! The show also kicks off our holiday Music & More sale at Istvan’s Square store. Get the Deluxe Bundle which includes all 4 of Istvan’s children’s albums a super cute Marmo plushy toy and a free t-shirt. Get your bundle today here: https://istvan-and-his-imaginary-band.square.site/

Here’s a glimpse and some juicy details of what’s to come in Season 2 of the podcast. New single releases, field trip destinations, Patreon launch with mega rewards are just a few of things right around the corner. Istvan also tells about his family concert trip to see his childhood favorite the Monkees on their farewell tour. Be sure to check out the Monkees/vinyl episode of Istvan’s web series here: https://youtu.be/xHr6axviLVg

It’s Istvan’s first ever Halloween show, and it is full of frightening fun. Join Istvan, his neighbor Toby, Bella the bat, Alex the computer and a special surprise visit from the Leprechaun! Hear home made haunted house recordings Istvan made as a kid as well as a special performance of The Viper from Toby and Bella and of course no Leprechaun visit is complete without him dropping some wicked rhymes. Happy Halloween everyone and thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, share with your friends and leave a nice review.

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.