Buttons & Figs

Some Halloween episodes use descriptive language that may be inappropriate for younger listeners. For example, one scene is described as having ropes, needles, chairs, and cold metal cuffs, paired with the phrases "man was a hunter and I was the prey" and "body rotted away on a cold metal chair." (These episodes include age recommendations in their titles.)

Parents need to know that Buttons & Figs, created by Pamela Rogers, is a one-of-a-kind podcast that aims to inspire kids to see nonsense literature as a form of play and fun through expression. The show is quirky and odd in a way that's enticing, and the high-quality audio, sound effects, and creativity behind each episode will keep listeners of all ages engaged. The variety of episode structures, lengths, and content matches the show's overall angle that nonsense writing can be unpredictable, silly, messy, and filled with creative play. A level of understanding and ability to think critically is required for comprehending the cleverness found within the nonsense literature genre. Examples of well-known works like Eric Carle's "The Nonsense Show" are included in some episodes. A few specific Halloween episodes include more mature verbal content (ex. "body rotted away on a cold metal chair"), but these shows have age recommendations included in their titles.