The Joy Up Podcast

Joy Up Podcast S2 Episode 5 ”Friendship” with Smith and Yarn

Join Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) and Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) on the Joy Up show "Friendship" as they welcome two award-winning Family Music Artists, Aaron Nigel Smith and Andy Ferguson (Red Yarn) otherwise known as Smith and Yarn. These two Portland, Oregon friends will talk about their friendship as well as friendship in general, how they merged Reggae and Country music together and of course, their highly celebrated album "Brothers and Sisters."

Joy Up Podcast S2 Episode 4 ”Serendipity” with Uncle Jumbo

A fun family podcast Kids musicians, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) and Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) welcome the one and only, Uncle Jumbo to celebrate his new album "Taste the Sky"! Learn about how Uncle Jumbo got his name, the messages he conveys in his music and how he was able to not get Queso onto his fabulous jumpsuit.

Joy Up Podcast S2 Episode 3 ”Pride” with Lavender Blues

A fun family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr. Kids musicians, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) and Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) discuss this episodes word "Pride" with their special guest , Lady B, aka Lavender Blues.  Lady B shares with us what "Pride" means to her. We also discuss all things lavender, bunnies and beats!

Joy Up Podcast - S2 Episode 2 ”Heritage” with Mista Cookie Jar

A fun family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr. Kids musicians, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) and Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) discuss "Heritage" with their special guest, CJ Pizarro, aka Mista Cookie Jar as they celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month all year long! Hear Mista Cookie Jar's new song "The Moon and the Stars", learn what a Kamayan is, and find out what Heritage means to CJ. 

Joy Up Podcast S2 Episode 1 ”Perseverance”

A fun family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr. Kids musicians, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) and Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) discuss  "perseverance" with their special guests, Grammy winning Family Music Artists, Tommy Soulati Shepherd and Kaitlin McGaw of the Alphabet Rockers. We also hear a funny palindrome, find out about Tommy and Kaitlin's special talents and listen to "The Word is Love" song off their album "The Movement".

Joy Up Podcast S1 Episode 5 ”Holidays”

A fun family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr. Kids musicians, Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) and Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) are feeling extra festive on this special "Holidays" episode. Besides playing a word and a singing game with each other, Michael and Ann also welcome two talented family music artists, Fyutch and Joanie Leeds who have joined forces to redefine Holiday music with their Holiday Album for families!

Joy Up Podcast S1 Episode 4 ”Peace”

A fun family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr Michael Napolitano (Michael and the Rockness Monsters) and Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann), two kids musicians talk about "Peace" on their fourth episode. Some cool kids share what they do to relax and find peace in their lives. Lastly, they welcome their guest "Anna Maria" who shares fun information and songs from her Ukrainian culture. 

Joy Up Kids Podcast: S1 Episode 3: ”New”

Ann and Michael are two kids musicians who have over 30 years of combined teaching experience. This podcast takes kids ages 5-10yo on an adventure of wits, bits and skits with some music trickled in. Today, they will be talking about the word "New"  On this episode, meet Cinnamon, the Synonym Salamander and listen to the new release of the single, "Joy Up" which is also this podcast's theme song! Superstar kids, Gwen, Addie, Piper and Lola will be sharing the new things they have tried lately.

Joy Up Episode 2 ”Gratitude”

A family podcast 5-10yo. On this episode, Queen Grace, the Gratitude Guru and Michael help Ann get out of a bad mood. Together, they talk about positivity and gratitude. Special guests, Latin Grammy winners - 123 Andres share their song “Daddy Was A Migrant Worker”. They discuss their latest album “Activate’.
 

Joy Up Podcast for kids ”Changes” First Episode!

A family podcast of skits, bits, and wit for ages 5-10yr Michael Napolitano of Michael and the Rockness Monsters and Ann Torralba of Little Miss Ann, two family musicians come together to celebrate all things Joy on their new kids and family podcast.  For their first episode, "Changes" Michael and Ann talk about changing seasons, bodies and minds. Tommy the Tooth and DJ Leopard Pants also pay a visit. Listen to some fun songs about "Changes" too!