Bash & Mila: A Bilingual Kids Podcast in English & Spanish

Send us a text Episode 9: Bash’s First Day of School The night before school, Bash is packed and ready with sneakers by the door, lunch in the fridge, and a special note from Mom tucked inside his lunchbox. But even with everything in place, his stomach still feels a little wobbly. That’s when Bash finds the “Ready Confetti” bag from Mrs. May, and together with Mom and Dad, they discover the magic it holds: a sprinkle of courage for sweet dreams. Morning brings cinnamon toast, wobbly tummies,...

Send us a text 🌙 Tiny Tails: La Luna de Bombones A bedtime story dipped in sugar and sprinkled with stars. In this dreamy, bilingual mini episode, Dad reads La Luna de Bombones—a rhyming Spanish tale about a brave little girl who builds her own musical spaceship and flies to a moon made entirely of marshmallows. Along the way, she plants glowing seeds, floats through cotton candy clouds, and returns home with a heart full of wonder. With playful interjections from Bash, Mila, and Mom, this T...

Send us a text Episode 7: Space Explorers A bedtime mission filled with adventure, teamwork, and just the right amount of moon magic. Bash and Mila aren’t ready for the day to end—there are still jungles to explore, enchanted gates to guard, and animals to protect! But when Mom and Dad call them in for a bedtime mission, everything changes. Suddenly, brushing teeth becomes a decontamination zone. Pajamas are space suits. And the bedroom? That’s Mission Control. Together, Bash and Mila naviga...

Send us a text Tiny Tails: Cuenta Cuentos Conmigo A bonus bilingual story that helps children learn Spanish and English through games, repetition, and imagination. This mini episode builds on vocabulary from The Sideways Tree, using playful language learning tools like OPOL (One Parent One Language), rhythm, and storytelling to support early bilingual development. On the walk home from the park, Bash and Mila create a silly, build-it-as-you-go story—Mila says a sentence in Spanish, and Bash r...

Send us a text Episode 6: The Sideways Tree A story about growing in your own direction, and making space for others to do the same. During a quiet walk in the park, Bash and Mila stumble upon a tree that doesn’t grow up like the others, it grows sideways. Twisted by an old storm, it kept growing anyway, becoming something strong, surprising, and beautiful. As they sit beneath its low branches, Bash begins to wonder: Is it okay to be curious? To be different? With a few crayons and a spark o...

Send us a text Episode 5: Duck Days A story about building for tomorrow, and remembering to enjoy today. When a waddling parade of ducks splashes back into Bash and Mila’s yard, the siblings hatch a brilliant plan: turn their backyard into a “five-star” Duck Hotel, complete with a blueberry buffet, a bucket-pond, and even Sir Elephantington’s tiny top hat. The grand opening is a quacking success… until the guests fly off on their next adventure. At first, Bash and Mila feel let down. But a su...

Send us a text Episode 4: Turtle Mode A story about slowing down, tuning in, and finding magic in the moment. Bash is ready to race through Saturday like a turbo cheetah. He has monster trucks to rescue, worm habitats to build, and a list to check off. Mila? She's in no rush. Carrying her watering can and a flower-shaped notepad,, she’s moving through the day slowly… on purpose. As Bash zigzags across the yard, Mila watches the clouds, builds memories out of Magna Tiles, and gently reminds he...

Send us a text Episode 3: Culture Potluck A story about sharing what makes us unique—and celebrating it together. When Bash and Mila’s family hosts their annual Culture Potluck, the backyard fills with something magical: music, stories, games, and delicious dishes from around the world. There are cheesy rice balls, pita platters, salsa dancing, and kendama battles. But more than that—there’s laughter, connection, and the joy of discovering how different traditions bring people closer. From t...

Send us a text Episode 2: The Memory Garden 🌿 A story about holding on, letting go, and the magic of memories. When Bash finds a long-lost painted rock buried in the garden, it sparks a brand-new idea: a secret space where they can keep their most special treasures—so they’re never forgotten again. Together, Bash and Mila create a Memory Garden, filled with feathers, drawings, and moments they hold close to their hearts. But when Bash can’t find his favorite stuffed elephant, he faces a...

Send us a text Episode 1: The Magic Mirror A story about self-love, confidence, and the magic of kind words. When Bash and Mila discover a tall, shiny mirror in their parents' room, they think it's just another fun object to dress up in front of. But this mirror has a surprise–it sparkles when they say kind things about themselves! From brave pirates to motocross superstars, the siblings learn how powerful positive self-talk can be… and what happens when doubt starts to creep in. With the h...