Speaking a second language is a fabulous skill and in this episode you’ll learn how in two easy lessons – though it’s not a language you’ll take travelling to another country, necessarily. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 8 – First Principles

Aug 21st, 2022 12m 32s

Songs is really where Catch it by the Tail began, and in this episode we revisit some favourites, paying special attention to the ukulele. Find details at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 9 – Go the trombone

Jul 5th, 2019 15m 6s

This might be the first in a series – we celebrate the trombone with a special guest and are very lucky to feature a story read by its author, Melbourne writer Meredith Costain. Find details at catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 6 – Sixes and Sevens

Jun 6th, 2019 10m 17s

Kids in charge! Six and seven year olds share stories, songs, jokes and advice on playing the recorder. Thanks to Bellevue Hill Public School, Fort Street Public School and Waverley Public Library for letting CIBTT in the door. Find details at

Episode 5 – The King and the Sea

May 30th, 2019 12s

Poems, stories, fables – hard to pin down exactly what kind of book The King and the Sea is and, luckily, no need to try. Beautifully read by Sarah Peirse and Tom Hobbs, musical pictures by Peter Dasent. Big thank you to Gecko Press for allowin

Episode 4 – On Bicycles

May 24th, 2019 9m 57s

Another episode with an outdoor theme. Bicyclists young and older share tips and stories and there’s some music to get everyone up and pedalling.Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 3: Outdoors

Feb 28th, 2019 10m 2s

Eight-year-old Leo is eloquent about snorkelling, crabbing, camping and more, with the help of younger sister Ayla. Then a song about fishing, and one from Sydney group The Vegetable Plot. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 2: Tricksters

Feb 28th, 2019 14m 50s

Dipping into Danny Kaye’s great repertoire of music for children, and a re-telling of a classic folk story. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.

Episode 1: Mostly Dogs

Feb 28th, 2019 9m 18s

Catch it by the Tail returns in a new podcast format. Justine Clarke reads a story and we hear songs about dogs and sung by them. And other dogginess. Find more info at www.catchitbythetail.com.