Common Sense Media Review
By Lakshmi Hutchinson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wacky sketch comedy podcast aimed at kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
THE PLOP is a sketch comedy podcast for kids hosted by Peter Oldring (playing the role of bumbling "Larry Dobbs"). Each episode starts with Larry joking around about the theme of the show or struggling with something (like assembling a robot). There are 4 or 5 sketches per episode, with each sketch created and performed by different comedians. The sketches are silly and include things like the top five worst podcast ideas, potty poetry, or the story of a lonely louse living in a girl's hair. In between the sketches, Larry shares trivia, riddles, and more.
Is It Any Good?
Kids who like sketch comedy and absurd humor will enjoy this show. Think of The Plop like a Saturday Night Live for kids—and just like SNL, the comedy can be hit or miss. Many of the sketches are very funny. The "World's Best Grandpa" political ads and the "History of Amazing Objects" (hosted by a very accident prone professor) are especially well done. But the host's delivery in the exaggerated and bumbling Larry Dobbs voice might be too much for some listeners. Overall, it's a fun listen that will appeal to many young comedy fans and their families.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Plop was created to bring humor to kids at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Does comedy and laughter help you get through difficult times? Why or why not?
Sketch comedy sometimes focuses on the silly or absurd. Have you encountered this type of humor in other formats? What are some comedies that you like?
How do you think comedians get so skilled at making people laugh? Do you think you could be a comedian? What skills do you think you would need?
Podcast Details
- Release date : May 27, 2020
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 25 minutes
- Host : Peter Oldring
- Production Company and Network : Kelly&Kelly
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : December 9, 2022
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