Best Rucksack Podcasts (2025)

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Glittery rucksacks, spades & toy cars 16:33

3d ago16:33

16:33

Get ready for more jokes and fun challenges that you can shake a stick at in today’s episode with Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket. Prepare for a game of “Punchline Puzzle” that will have little listeners guessing along to jokes sent in by you! Then get ready for the rap battle of the century, in “Rhyme Time Tattle Battle” - can you keep the rhymes…

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Rucksacks and the Pope 30:49

20d ago30:49

30:49

Join your hosts, as they dissect the latest current affairs, share their observations on the absurdities of life, and dive into the mundane with unapologetic enthusiasm. They will tackle the tough topics, the frustrating ones, and the ones that just make you go 'huh?' There will be reminiscing about days gone by, when 'woke' wasn't event a word, mo…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents - Kurt Sensenbrenner Film Maker 8:26

3h ago8:26

8:26

The Low-Phe Life is an animated documentary-comedy about living with PKU, a rare metabolic disorder.

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88: Vater lügt | Father is lying 28:14

4d ago28:14

28:14

Deny facts and make excuses & two-way prepositions: auf. This Podcast episode is sponsored by italki. Promo Code: GERMANSTORY Web link: https://go.italki.com/germanstorypd App link: https://go.italki.com/germanstorypdapp Paul wants to know how Father helped Grandpa with his smartphone. With which app can you find out the new address where the paint…

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The Best Long-Distance Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of: The Hexatrek Pt2 29:58

8d ago29:58

29:58

Episode 590 on "The Outdoor Station" is Part Two of my conversation with guest Ryan Archer, a YouTuber and long-distance hiker, shares his experiences on the Hexatrek in France. If you haven't listened to Part One, do go back to last weeks episode for more information on how he found out about the trek and his rapid preparation of only 3 weeks befo…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Green & Gold with Director Anders Lindwall 12:38

10d ago12:38

12:38

Thrasher Opera House is proud to host a fundraiser for the Freeland Film Festival on Friday night, June 27th, featuring a powerful screening of the film Green and Gold. Green and Gold tells the gripping story of a farmer who risks everything — and the granddaughter who stands beside him. Don’t miss this moving tale of family, courage, and resilienc…

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Golden crowns, Jewels & life-size Llamas! 16:17

11d ago16:17

16:17

Today’s episode is buzzing as we celebrate World Bee Day Today with Tonies! Join in as Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket play two fun-facty challenges - "Do Elephants Miaow?" and "Don't Make Me Laugh”! Test your animal knowledge and try to keep a straight face as Sam and Tim share jokes and facts, including the special name for the smell of rain in …

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87: Die Seite, die fehlt | The page that is missing 29:41

14d ago29:41

29:41

Describe a city adventure, tell a story & two-way prepositions: zwischen. In Paul’s latest blog article, he had an adventure with a subway ticket inspector on his way back from Grandpa's apartment. At home, he realized that the page he found fits the book. It is the lost page with the missing part of the old address! That's the place where Grandpa'…

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The Best Long-Distance Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of: The Hexatrek Pt1 29:04

15d ago29:04

29:04

In this episode on "The Outdoors Station," we explore Ryan Archer's adventure on the Hexatrek, a relatively new 3,034-kilometre through-hike across France. Stretching 3,034 kilometres from the forested Vosges Mountains in the northeast to the rugged Pyrenees in the south, this trail weaves through 14 of France’s most beautiful national parks, follo…

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Giant socks, Sleeping bags & Armbands! 16:50

18d ago16:50

16:50

Jump into a whirlwind of excitement with Tim and Sam in this action-packed episode of "Today with Tonies"! Your favorite duo is back with two mind-boggling and fun filled challenges from the Big Bubbling Bucket: What’s That Racket and Where in the World. Listeners can explore beautiful Borneo, and guess along to mystery sounds in this immersive epi…

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86: Das gibt’s ja gar nicht! | No way! 30:15

21d ago30:15

30:15

Furniture and apartment vocabulary extension & two-way prepositions: vor. Paul helps his parents to clear Grandpa's apartment. While he and his mom are busy, his dad is secretly looking for Grandpa's smartphone. He finds it but mom sees this. She angrily takes it away from him because dad is banned from using smartphones. He is addicted to mobile g…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Karla Bonoff 10:14

24d ago10:14

10:14

Our friend Brad Anthony from the Rippin Good Radio Show on 93.1 FM The Wave in Ripon, had a chance to chat with Karla Bonoff about her upcoming show in Green Lake.

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Slippers, Marshmallow clouds & Crocodiles! 16:09

25d ago16:09

16:09

This episode is bursting with maths mysteries and musical melodies as Tim, Sam and the Bubbling Bucket invite little listeners into this fun episode. Prepare to play “More or Less" where numbers come alive in super cool math stories, and “Name That Tune” where listeners can learn what Funk, Reggae, and Metal music sound like! All of this and so muc…

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Discovering 90 Stunning Walking Routes Across Britain—All by Public Transport! 42:41

27d ago42:41

42:41

In this release from "The Outdoor Station," Bob Cartwright celebrates the podcast's 20th anniversary and the new series starting with the introduction of adventurer and writer Elise Downing. Elise discusses her new book "Walk Britain," that has just been released by Vertebrate Publishing which features 90 walking routes across England, Scotland, an…

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85: Ich sollte eine Anzeige gegen Fritz machen! | I should make a legal complaint against Fritz! 38:27

28d ago38:27

38:27

Complain, ask for advice, give advice and express a plan & subjunctive II with sollte. Paul is depressed and regrets that he couldn't be there for Grandpa in the end. His work is also not going well since he is out of ideas. When Laura hears that he uploaded his Sylt adventure today, she is a little too interested in the new blog post, especially s…

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Pineapples, facemasks & beanbags! 10:46

1M ago10:46

10:46

Tim and Sam kick today’s episode off with a brilliant animal fact: did you know that the African Buffalo is the only type of animal that votes before making a decision? Join Tim, Sam and bucket in two fun challenges today. First, a game of Wrong Answers Only, where the pair takes turns asking silly questions with even sillier responses, before hopp…

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84: Heinz kommt nie mehr zurück! | Heinz never comes back again! 26:34

1M ago26:34

26:34

Reproach, stroll down memory lane & subjunctive II with würde. Paul is back in Munich, riding his bike to Grandpa's apartment. He has the book, but without the important page. His parents are already there. They're clearing all the rooms because he has died. That is why Paul’s mother was so strange on the phone when he was on Sylt. The call wasn't …

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No 587 - Forthcoming 2025 Series 7:11

1M ago7:11

7:11

In this episode of the Outdoor Station UK podcast, I am thrilled to preview the exciting content planned for the 2025 series! I chat about a variety of upcoming interviews with authors, outdoor enthusiasts, and notable figures in the outdoor community. We'll dive into topics like outdoor literature, a Danish couple's epic cycling journey, a new lon…

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Gold, jewels & squishy pirates! 14:12

1M ago14:12

14:12

Hello little listeners! Join Tim, Sam and the bubbling bucket in a fun-filled and fact packed episode of Today with Tonies. Find out what mysterious sea creature has no body, and discover two challenges as Sam explores the bubbling bucket full of gold coins, sparkly jewels, and squishy pirates! First up is Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, the rhyming game…

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83: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 3 | The big reunion - part 3 41:54

1M ago41:54

41:54

Accusations, reasons, excuses & subjunctive II with hätte. At the party, Fritz hid the book under his sweater and took it away. That actually saved it from falling off the balcony, he says. When Paul upset everybody there was no chance to give it back secretly. And the option to admit that he was the one who had the book without losing his face was…

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Colin the Kangaroo, rhubarb & rugs. 14:44

2M ago14:44

14:44

Did you know grasshoppers keep their ears on their BELLY? Fun facts and adventure await in this episode of Today with Tonies. Join the bubbling bucket, Sam and the return of Tim the Brave as he routes around comfy rugs, giant rhubarb sticks, and Colin the squishy kangaroo to find today’s challenges. Little listeners can relax with a flying bird med…

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82: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 2 | The big reunion - part 2 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

Get upset about someone, blow off steam, make excuses & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when both objects are personal pronouns. Paul confronts Fritz, who does not apologize, but justifies his behavior instead: His new girl is Paul’s ex girlfriend, and he thought Paul would mind. So he didn't tell him. He blocked his facebook posts for…

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Rainbow umbrellas, picture books & octopuses 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

Buckle up for a fun-filled ride on Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam are back with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, learning, and surprises. Tim reveals a fun fact about the word muscle: did you know muscle comes from the Roman word for little mouse? Afterwards, Tim and Sam get the giggles in Don't Make Me Laugh with their super silly stories. F…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents - The Brit Pack 6:41

2M ago6:41

6:41

In this episode we talk with guitarist Mark Johnson from @TheBritPackUSA about their upcoming show on April 11th at Thrasher Opera House, in Green Lake, Wisconsin.

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81: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 1 | The big reunion - part 1 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Travel vocabuary, neighborhood rules & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when one object is a personal pronoun. Paul thinks about his situation: he doesn't get any unemployment benefits anymore because he’s now able to make a living as a freelancer. Fortunately, his laptop and cell phone survived yesterday's rain thanks to a plastic bag.…

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Donuts, tennis balls & squishy pelicans 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

It’s time for an April Fool’s Day Special on Today with Tonies! Tim, Sam, and the ever-mysterious Bubbling Bucket are ready for a show packed with surprises! Uncover the history behind this prank-filled day, whilst discovering the surprising answer to yesterday’s question: Did you know birds can’t taste spicy food?! Also, can you guess what “fold,”…

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80: So finde ich ihn nie! | I'll never find him like that! 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

Hotel room amenities and their convenience & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when both objects are nouns. It's getting late and bad weather is coming. Paul's rain jacket was in the backpack which he lost. He sees a clothes shop, but it closed 5 minutes ago. He has been looking for Fritz for two hours today. Now the e-scooter battery is…

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Bananas, spider’s webs & clown noses 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Tim and Sam are back again for another fun filled episode of Today with Tonies! Did you know that we’re actually tallest, first thing in the morning? Plus, our Big Bubbling Bucket is here to share two challenges: What's That Racket? where listeners and presenters guess everyday sounds, and Where in the World? as we all try to guess where we’re flyi…

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79: Mein Rucksack ist weg! | My backpack is gone! 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

Baggage and paperwork vocabulary & dative reflexive verbs and sentence structure: mir etwas anziehen, mir etwas kaufen, mir etwas leihen. Paul arrives at the train station in Westerland on the island of Sylt. He loses his backpack and unsuccessfully tries to get help in the lost-and-found office. He is desperate because the garage opener is in it, …

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Squishy prawns, glittery lights & soft wool 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

Tim and Sam kick things off with a wildly wonderful animal fact - did you know giraffes hum in the dark to find each other? Our first challenge of the day is a relaxing one, with Unwind Your Mind - where little listeners can imagine their worries floating away as bubbles in the breeze. Next, Tim and Sam guess along to jokes from everyone at home in…

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Glowing Dragons and Peaceful Trees 14:20

3M ago14:20

14:20

In this episode, Tim the Brave and Sam the Challenger and a Bubbling Bucket filled with glowing paper lanterns, squishy dragons and golden sheep take on two fun-filled challenges! First up - it’s Beat the Clock, the 30 second speed quiz to list as many things you can find in your kitchen in less than 30 seconds! Then it’s time to unwind with a calm…

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Thrasher Opera Presents - Adam Greuel from Rucksack Revolution 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Rachael chats with Adam from Rucksack Revolution about their upcoming show at Thrasher Opera House on March 21, 2025. Tickets for the show are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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Pancakes, Snuggly sweaters and dancing seahorses 13:24

3M ago13:24

13:24

It’s Pancake Day, and that’s not the only treat you can look forward to with today's episode of Today with Tonies! Join our trio (Sam, Tim and the Big Bubbling Bucket) as they play Don't Make Me Laugh: can you keep a straight face through a list of silly birthday wishes and the wackiest zoo tour ever?! Hear Sam and Tim share all the happy moments t…

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Dancing Robots and Cat Facts 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Step into a new world of fun in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Tim and Sam for a battle of rhymes in the challenge Rhyme Time Tattle Battle. What words can you rhyme with ‘great’ in this rhyming game? Then, little listeners can test their feline knowledge in a trivia game of True or False. What cat fact do you think is false from the three…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Nathan Deming 14:20

3M ago14:20

14:20

We spend a few minutes with February director Nathan Deming. Thrasher will be showing the movie on Monday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m.

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Terry the Tortoise, toothbrushes & mushrooms! 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

Think fast and have fun with the latest episode of Today with Tonies! Tim and Sam take on Beat the Clock, racing to name as many breakfast foods as possible in 30 seconds—can you keep up? Then, relax with Unwind Your Mind, a soothing rainbow meditation to recharge your energy. Plus, just how old is the world's oldest cake? (Hint: very old!) Tune in…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Arkansauce 13:51

4M ago13:51

13:51

Adams Collins from @arkansaucemusic joins the podcast this time to talk about their upcoming show in Green Lake, Wisconsin of Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. We chat about the unique name of the band, their musical background...ps there's always a metal guy in a bluegrass band, and an upcoming Bluegrass fest they are playing, and what it was like …

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Jesse Roper 15:32

4M ago15:32

15:32

Our very own Box Office Manager Kayla steps in for her first podcast with a favorite of hers @theropershow they talk about going from shy guy to superstar, what it takes to write songs, and how cool it was to have his Dad intro him at some hometown shows. It's a great watch. Tickets for Jesse Roper's appearance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake…

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Wiggly Noodles, marbles and water bottles 14:35

4M ago14:35

14:35

Get ready for giggles in the latest episode of Today with Tonies! The Bubbling Bucket, Tim, Sam and listeners at home take on the Don’t Make Me Laugh challenge. Can you keep a straight face whilst listening to these weird and wacky made up stories? Plus, Sam and Tim hear joyful listeners' news in Good News Only. There is so much to celebrate in tod…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: The Sweet Lillies 9:21

4M ago9:21

9:21

Rachael chats with @thesweetlillies as they get set to perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 28th with special guests Adrian + Meredith. Tickets are available for the show at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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78: Paul muss es Laura sagen | Paul has to tell Laura 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

Understand online comments & question words and pronouns in the accusative and dative: wem, wen, welcher, welchen, keinen, keinem, jemanden, jemandem, .... Working online has become a good income source for Paul. He reads some blog comments during the train ride to Sylt: Among other things, people write that at first Paul only took advantage of Lau…

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No 586 - Rowing into History: Zara Lachlan's Record-Breaking Atlantic Crossing 35:50

4M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode of The Outdoors Station podcast, we explore Zara Lachlan's historic solo rowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean. As the first woman and youngest person to row solo, unsupported, and non-stop from mainland Europe to mainland South America, Zara shares her experiences, challenges, and reflections. She recounts close encounters with …

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Marshmallow pigs, motorbikes & magazines 17:53

4M ago17:53

17:53

In today’s episode of Today with Tonies, join Tim and Sam and the Bubbling Bucket as they find the answers to curious questions like: ‘what animal gets noisier before it rains?’. Little listeners can guess along at home in the sound guessing game called: What’s That Racket. And get ready for a trip to an unknown location as Sam and Tim discover whe…

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Silver ball-bearings, swans and sausage sandwiches! 15:33

4M ago15:33

15:33

Did you know 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun? Mind-blowing isn’t it! Join Sam, Tim, and the bubbling bucket for more fun facts like that, as well as laughs, and challenges. First, it’s Don’t Make Me Laugh—a side-splitting 30-second game where they try (and fail) to keep a straight face while describing silly scenarios, like naming a pre…

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77: Ich fahre zu unserem Freund | I’m taking a ride to our friend 34:50

4M ago34:50

34:50

Briefly describe a place, tourism vocabulary & possessive pronouns in the accusative and dative: unserem/-r/-n, eurem/-r/-n. All of a sudden Paul doesn't want to waste any more time. He quickly looks up information about the German island of Sylt, then rushes to get the train to there. Apparently, this is his understanding of „taking action“. On th…

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Mini instrument, dancing giraffes & skateboards 14:47

4M ago14:47

14:47

What’s the most popular letter in the alphabet? Hint: there are two in “the big bubbling bucket!” Join Sam and Tim on Today with Tonies for a fun-packed episode! First up, it’s Rhyme Time Tattle Battle, where little listeners can join the wordplay fun. Then, in True or False, Sam and Tim reveal which of three moon facts isn’t true. Don’t miss out o…

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Thrasher Opera House Presents: Henhouse Prowlers 7:22

5M ago7:22

7:22

We are excited to welcome HenhouseProwlers to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday night January 31st at 7:30 p.m. The Prowlers who are Bluegrass Ambassadors have toured over 25 countries across the globe. The group's experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have shaped the band’s wor…

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76: Pauls Schlüssel | Paul's key 31:09

5M ago31:09

31:09

Demand something, complain, and apologize & possessive pronouns in the accusative and dative: ihrem/-r/-n, Ihrem/-r/-n. While waiting for the movie to start and looking on the internet for the best surf spots, Tim suddenly wants to see Paul's key ring. Fritz’s garage door opener is attached to it. They see on the website that the sticker on it is a…

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Racing cars, cheetahs & rockets 14:25

5M ago14:25

14:25

Which tree predicts rain? Find out in this fact packed episode of Today with Tonies! Sam, Tim, and the ever so fun bubbling bucket of surprises are here to entertain with model racing cars, squishy cheetahs, and rockets! Little ones can play along in an elephant themed round of True or False, and then hear Good News Only: positive stories submitted…

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Frogs, Balloon Breathing and Fluffy Towels 14:09

5M ago14:09

14:09

Fun Fact of the Day: did you know the world’s longest word is over 189,819 (phew) letters long? Find out what this word is, along with a host of other facts and surprises in this episode of Today with Tonies! Join Sam, Tim and the bubbling bucket full of fluffy warm towels, plushie frogs, and microscopes in today’s episode. Little ones can relax al…

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