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The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland!

What would dogs do? This fantastical story podcast for kids, families, and dog lovers, about sweet dogs on a planet called Dogland is written by a mother and kid team that loves silly, fun, and meaningful adventures. We like to explore how to nurture and grow great self-esteem, manage big feelings, and what it means to find and support a sense of true belonging. Come visit Licktopolis and Question Mark Mountain, and stay for the jokes, mindfulness-based problem-solving techniques, and delicious Dogland bananas that open when you boop them with your nose.

Jul 03 2026 | 00:23:51

Power Dog and the pack are branching out into new territory this episode, literally. There's a game that gets a little wild (paws down, best sport in the forest) and enough winged surprises to make you go batty. Between the zoomies and the trash talk from two extremely smug cloud dragons, something bigger is stirring: a secret underground forest that's been waiting to be found again, and a mysterious ancient prophecy from the fearless protectors of Dogland. This one's got heart, heroics, and some truly unbe-leaf-able puns. 🌲✨🦇

Fresh jokes this episode courtesy of co-author and resident comedian, Hank.

🌲May the forest be with you. 🌲

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.


May 11 2026 | 00:30:15

Nine episodes into Season Tree, and Power Dog is pining for adventure, and so are we!

Fresh off a heart-to-heart with his dad Dogwings, Power Dog has a new tool for when the worries get loud: a magic galactic green jasper worry stone. Because even heroes, especially heroes, have worries.

Joined by fan favorite President Bernie Sandals, the crew gets bigger, the mystery gets deeper, and a long-lost map written in Tree Tongue, an ancient language of the trees themselves, changes everything. Roger the golden cat drops some serious lore about where the real threat may be coming from. And Power Dog has a dream that might just hold the key to all of it.

Fresh jokes this episode courtesy of co-author and resident comedian, Hank.

May the forest be with you. 🌲

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Violin single note swell by TheFlyFishingFilmmaker -- https://freesound.org/s/641703/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Additional ambient music from orangefreesounds


Mar 06 2026 | 00:27:55

Get ready to make a splash because Taffy and Sealy are back for another tail-wagging deep dive and exploration of mangrove forests where the trees have their tangled roots in the water and mysteries run deep. 🌊🐕

They're joined by their out-of-this-world buddy Babah Lava Buttabuh for an exploration that's sea-sational! 👽✨

🐠 Perfect for: Kids who love ocean adventures, friendship stories, and discovering how different ecosystems work together! Plus, anyone who's ever wondered what happens when forests meet the sea! 🌊🌲

Educational Splash: Learn about mangroves in the intertidal coastal zones while having a whale of a time with friendship and exploration! 🐋📚

Don't let this episode drift by - dive in and explore the amazing sea-crets hiding where the sea meets the forest! 🎧🌊

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.


New “Laugh Track” by LittleRainySeasons -- https://freesound.org/s/395410/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Additional ambient music from orangefreesounds


Oct 07 2025 | 00:26:19

We are so excited to share this new episode of Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups, featuring clips from our show as well as our other friends from Kids Listen:

• Noodle Loaf

• Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

This episode is guest-hosted by: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride of Koala Kids

Find the rest of these wonderful episodes at your favorite listening place here:https://pod.link/1502915722


We are so pleased to share this clip from of Power Dog’s adventures- a crossover tale of tails in which we visit the characters and places from Stories For Wonderful Children by our friend Dan Wendelin.


Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.


Aug 15 2025 | 00:25:46

🦴 A Paws-itively Important Adventure Begins! 🦴

Uh-oh! 😰 Power Dog's tail isn't wagging quite as much lately - those big mysteries and epic quests are making him feel a little ruff around the edges! Sometimes even the bravest pups need to learn how to handle those butterflies in their belly (or should we say... puppy-flies? 🦋).

We're barking about practical strategies for handling the big emotions that come with worry, stress, and anxiety. Just like learning to walk nicely on a leash, managing worries takes practice and the right tools. Our brave pup starts discovering that he doesn't have to let anxiety hound him. Will Power Dog learn to put those pesky worries on a leash? Can he discover the secret to adventuring with joy instead of jitters? 🤔✨

Perfect for: Kids learning about emotions, families navigating anxiety together, and anyone who wants to adventure through life with more confidence and less worry! 👪💕

Tune in and let's learn to unleash joy while keeping worries on a short leash! 🎧🐕‍🦺

Coming up throughout this season: More emotional adventure tools, friendship lessons, and of course... plenty of tail-wagging fun! 🎉

Read more about worry stones here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worry_stone

And here: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/worry-stone.htm

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.


Jul 18 2025 | 00:24:01

🦴 PAW-some Adventure Alert! 🦴

Power Dog and his fur-iends are feeling ruff after a sleepless night at the College of the Dog Arts! 😴🎓 No bones about it - they're dog-tired but ready for action!

When dinner time rolls around, things get even more pup-lexing ✨ The raccoon dog twins sort through some tasty clues (and maybe some floor scores too!) that might help our heroes fetch the truth they've been searching for! 🦝🔍

But wait - there's more brewing than bedtime tea! ☕ Power Dog's got that gut feeling (and we're not talking about food for once!) that something BIG is about to go down. Talk about a ruff situation! 😬

Don't let this episode slip through your paws! 🐾 Join our tail-wagging heroes as they dig deep to uncover secrets that are sure to be absolutely paw-some!

Tune in and let's unleash the mystery together! 🎧🐕💨

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.


Jun 22 2025 | 00:31:37

SNIFF OUT THE MYSTERY! 🐾🔍

Episode Five of Season Tree reunites our fantastical alliance of dogs and dragons with a beloved golden friend and ally as they face a deepening mystery. New classmates may hold vital clues to the puzzle. Will our four-legged and talon-ted friends follow their noses to unbury the truth? But first—breakfast! Join Power Dog and friends as they fuel up with delicious Dogland delicacies before embarking on their most intriguing adventure yet! 🐕🐉🔎

Warning: May cause excessive tail wagging and uncontrollable excitement! 🚨🐕‍🦺

Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

May 02 2025 | 00:28:03

Chaos is unleashed and mysteries deepen in Episode Four-est of Season Tree! Join our four-legged and talon-ted heroes as they unravel puzzles while getting to know Linden, an extraordinary dog who navigates the world through different senses. Expand your vocabulary with power words like "peripheral" and discover what scientists mean when they talk about something "novel." 🐕🐉 🐾🔍


Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.

Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for being so supportive.

⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Dec 20 2024 | 00:38:12

We’re so happy we can share this special Winter bonus episode with y'all! It’s a little different, and we threw it together rather quickly after the story just poured out of Hank one morning on the way to school.

Special thanks to Jason Roark (http://www.jasonroark.com/) who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard. Jason was not able to edit this episode, but he set Phoebe & Hank up for success and a fun learning opportunity, which they enjoyed wholeheartedly. They had a blast using the free and fantastic resources at freeSFX dot com (https://freesfx.co.uk/Default.aspx). We sourced nearly 30 fun sounds from their site!

Colin Laurel (http://www.colinlaurel.com/) illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick (https://www.fortwick.com/).

Our song that plays at the very end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka Murphy & Marckx . It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”

If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out for our small, indie, mom & pop & pup, family operation.

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council (https://racc.org/) in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!

We are proud members of Kids Listen (https://www.kidslisten.org/), an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Oct 07 2024 | 00:35:49

🎃 🦝 Spooktacular side-quest special! 🦝 🎃


Please enjoy this replay of one of our all-time favorite episodes while we continue to work our waggly tails off making new episodes. It’s worth a listen or a re-listen for hints at characters and events to come during future Season Tree 🌲 episodes!


This story can be listened to without having listened to our serial episodes in any of our seasons by lovers of Halloween, fall, animated vegetables, pranks, and cuties.


We wrote the Halloween song that plays at the end of our episodes along with Hank’s Granny,  aka Jean Murphy! The song is called “Howl-o-ween!”


Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard. This episode featured a bit of Jason's Howl-o-ween version of a family favorite song, In the Hall of Mountain King by Grieg, who hated the song and wrote it to be a parody of the music of the time that he disliked. We love all of Peer Gynt and encourage you to check it out!


This episode's cover art is by Mom Slice and features our original Power Dog illustration by Matthew Hayes.


If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out for our small, indie, mom & pop & pup, family operation.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.

It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!


We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Aug 25 2024 | 00:25:14

May the Forest be With Us All! 


Awwwwwooooooooo! Episode TREE is the perfect back-to-school episode featuring the coolest classroom in the Doggoverse. Tune in for a history lesson on the creation mythology of Dogland and the Doggoverse. Stay til the end for a big reveal from our dragon friend as a mystery deepens and the plot thickens! 


Special thanks to⁠⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.


Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


⁠⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠⁠.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠⁠


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Jul 24 2024 | 00:42:26

July marks Disability Pride Month across America, and we are celebrating by giving our bonus episode with our wonderful deaf-blind cousin Lindy a relisten and repost!


And, If you love stories, then check out Storypillar, a podcast for kids and their grownups. Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg as they tackle sticky social situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up great advice from listeners–like you! They also save plenty of time for laughing and being silly…so if you’ve got feelings, love stories, and are up for a fart joke or ten, Storypillar is definitely worth a listen. Check it out at www.storypillar.com or wherever you love listening to podcasts.


This is a very special bonus episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland that we decided to make during Summer break because we got to learn more about some superpower dogs right here on planet Earth this summer. Our deaf-blind cousin Lindy came to visit us and attended a summer camp created by Guide Dogs for the Blind. When we reached out to the organization, they were happy to teach us more through emails, conversations, and even a tour of the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus in Oregon.
In this episode, you are going to hear our talks with cousin Lindy before camp, Outreach Specialist Jane Flower, and then Lindy again, after camp. Not only did we learn about Camp GDB, but we also learned about the very 🐾pawesome🐾 K9 Buddy Program.
Thank you to Lindy and Jane!
For more information on Guide Dogs for the Blind’s FREE programs for youth who are blind or visually impaired, visit guidedogs.com.


Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard.


Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.
You can find out more and send us jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR. It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!



We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Jul 23 2024 | 00:10:10

Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to be a tree? Our beloved Tick Tock Bunny, a universe-traveling super bunny, knows that every body and every form can pretend to be a tree if they want to. Sometimes, stretching is a feeling! Imagine eating sunshine and growing towards the light with us in this 10-minute tree meditation.




We talk just a little about the wonderful word photosynthesis and mention the wonderful power of yoga's tree pose at the very end.




May the forest be with you, and may the forest be with us all!




Special thanks to⁠ Jason Roark⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show.


⁠Colin Laurel⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠ Jen Wick⁠.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠ in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠ ⁠


⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.



Jun 23 2024 | 00:30:48

 May the Forest be With You! 


Awwwwwooooooooo! SEASON TREE 3 is off to a rollicking start with mysteries and fun doggy adventures. Find out how dogs do dishes and play soccer with dragons in this fun second installment of our third season.


Special thanks to⁠⁠ Jason Roark⁠⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠⁠ opening theme song⁠⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.


Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


⁠⁠Colin Laurel⁠⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠⁠ Jen Wick⁠⁠.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠⁠ in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠


⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠⁠


If you love stories, then check out Storypillar, a podcast for kids and their grownups. Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg as they tackle sticky social situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up great advice from listeners–like you! They also save plenty of time for laughing and being silly…so if you’ve got feelings, love stories, and are up for a fart joke or ten, Storypillar is worth a listen. Check it out at ⁠www.storypillar.com⁠ or wherever you love listening to podcasts.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

May 19 2024 | 00:30:22

 May the Forest be With You! 


We are so excited to kick off our whole new epic SEASON TREE 3! Come with us across the universe to the heart of the Dogmos, a special planet called Dogland. New mysteries present themselves as our heroes learn about trees and how to manage anxiety throughout this latest adventure.


Special thanks to⁠ Jason Roark⁠, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our⁠ opening theme song⁠, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.


Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka⁠ Murphy & Marckx⁠. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


⁠Colin Laurel⁠ illustrated our cover art, which was directed by⁠ Jen Wick⁠.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠ in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!⁠ ⁠


⁠https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures⁠


If you love stories, then check out Storypillar, a podcast for kids and their grownups. Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg as they tackle sticky social situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up great advice from listeners–like you! They also save plenty of time for laughing and being silly…so if you’ve got feelings, love stories, and are up for a fart joke or ten, Storypillar is definitely worth a listen. Check it out at www.storypillar.com or wherever you love listening to podcasts.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

May 04 2024 | 00:01:36

We are so excited to share that the newest stories from Dogland are coming to your ears very soon! Please enjoy this new trailer for The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland. May the forest be with you!

Oct 28 2023 | 00:08:26

Who's ready to get this party startled?! 


We love Halloween and jokes so much that we decided to throw together this bonus episode of just super fun Howl-o-ween dog jokes and some of our favorite regular Halloween jokes for spooky season.


And, if you haven't yet, be sure to check out our super sweet "Howl-o-ween" special! It’s a fun, exciting, and magical tale of tails- about a pair of young raccoon-type twin dogs living on Dogland. This story can be listened to without having listened to our serial episodes in Seasons 1 & 2. Although the story has some mild suspense and Halloween-adjacent fun, it is mostly fun and silly and meant to delight young listeners (age 4+) and old. It will lift your spirits and give 'em pumpkin to talk about!


Special thanks to our creative partner⁠ Jason Roark⁠ who records, edits, and designs this show. This episode featured a bit of Jason's Howl-o-ween version of a family favorite song, In the Hall of Mountain King by Grieg, who hated the song and wrote it to be a parody of the music of the time that he disliked. We love all of Peer Gynt and encourage you to check it out! Stick around to the very end of this jokes episode to hear a public domain symphony arrangement courtesy of Orange Free Sounds- a great resource for free audio.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from⁠ The Regional Arts & Culture Council⁠ in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!


We are proud members of ⁠Kids Listen⁠, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Aug 31 2023 | 00:43:10

This is a very special bonus episode of The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland that we decided to make during Summer break because we got to learn more about some superpower dogs right here on planet Earth this summer. Our deaf-blind cousin Lindy came to visit us and attended a summer camp created by Guide Dogs for the Blind. When we reached out to the organization, they were happy to teach us more through emails, conversations, and even a tour of the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus in Oregon.

In this episode, you are going to hear our talks with cousin Lindy before camp, Outreach Specialist Jane Flower, and then Lindy again, after camp. Not only did we learn about Camp GDB, but we also learned about the very 🐾pawesome🐾 K9 Buddy Program.

Thank you to Lindy and Jane!

For more information on Guide Dogs for the Blind’s FREE programs for youth who are blind or visually impaired, visit guidedogs.com.

Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard.

Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.

You can find out more and send us jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com

This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR. It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!

We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.

The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.



Aug 12 2023 | 00:01:08

Awwwoooooo! Here's a quick message for our listeners to get a discount when signing up for the abundantly awesome Rainbow Storytime with Lindz Amer. https://www.queerkidstuff.com/rainbowstorytime


Even if your child doesn’t grow up to discover their LGBTQ+ identity, it is paramount that they become staunch LGBTQ+ allies if we want to lower these horrific statistics and save the next generation LGBTQ+ youth. Yes, the situation is that dire. This is not a light burden to carry, especially as a parent trying to raise kids in a world that is hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, especially while you[re juggling busy schedules. But you’re in luck because we’re here to help :)

Jun 13 2023 | 00:53:41

We are delighted to share this collaboration with a group of our friends from Kids Listen.  This special episode features 5-minute clips from 10 great shows for kids and families. These shows are also some of our personal favorites, and we include a little bit of our own show as well!


Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com
Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org
Like You: www.likeyoupodcast.com
Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/
Unspookable: www.soundsingtonmedia.com
Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/
Peace Out: www.peaceoutpodcast.com
What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/


Newsy Pooloozi: https://www.newsypooloozi.com/
Dorktales Storytime Podcast: http://dorktalesstorytime.com
Fina Mendoza Mysteries: http://finamendozamysteries.com


Kids Listen audio transitions by Dan Saks of www.noodleloafshow.com
KL Summer Sampler 2023 produced by Lynn Hickernell of http://goodwordspodcast.com


Learn more about Kids Listen at ⁠https://www.kidslisten.org/⁠

May 28 2023 | 00:15:45

Introducing a new show, Suzie With a "Z" Mysteries⁠! Even after six whole years of life, Suzie is shocked that new things keep happening to her every day. So, she has decided to investigate by asking questions and getting super curious because everyday life can be very mysterious. We're over the moon thrilled to share the first episode of a new show for kids called Suzie With a "Z" Mysteries! This new show, created by Supermom Ida Mhunduru of https://www.toeverymom.com/, follows a bestselling picture book of the same name.


"When you're six or any age, life can feel mysterious. Our secret power in each new day is when we decide to get curious."


Grown-ups, please consider supporting this new show by following this Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/42BbYUu

May 14 2023 | 00:03:27

Learn a little more about the inhabitants of Planet Dogland and their special places. President Bernie Sandals is from the island of Hawoofi'i, and the mysterious island of Meowie is home to the Fennec Fox Dogs. Give this ear snack from Season 1: Episode 2 a quick listen to find out what the Fennecs are famous for. 
This is a serial story podcast created by a mom+pop+pup team that started as bedtime stories with a toddler and grew and grew and grew! Over time, a whole, wonderful world emerged, and it was filled with good-natured (of course) dogs who believe in community, staying curious, and overcoming obstacles with mindfulness techniques and open hearts. At the center of this lovely pack is Power Dog, who is so named because he has so many powers that he doesn't even know what he is capable of yet! Join him and his friends and family on adventures by starting with Season 1, Episode 1: S1E1 | START HERE! | Power Dog Goes To College in the player of your choice.
Special thanks to our creative partner Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard.
Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.
You can find out more and send us jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com
This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.
It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!
Support the show:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/powerdog
We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.
The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.



Apr 23 2023 | 00:20:55

Questions are answered and friends are reunited in this fun, silly, and loving conclusion to our second, epic season. If you're a fan of Dogland's President Bernie Sandals and Earth's Dr. Brené Brown, then you are going to absolutely love a special talk in this episode. We are so proud of our kid author Hank for working on this episode to share how wholehearted people connect with the concept of power. And, if you listen closely, you'll also hear a little more music from Grieg, who remains a favorite composer for the Power Dog Pack. 


Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.


Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka Murphy & Marckx. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support! 


https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Mar 31 2023 | 00:16:17

Just in time for April Fool's Day and all things silly, we bring you this bonus of JUST FUNNY JOKES as told by Phoebe & Hank, and their friends Josh, Amelle, Megan, Callum, and Wilder.  Not all of the jokes are about dogs. Stay tuned for our Season 2 Epic Epilogue, which will pop into your feeds soon!
Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard.


Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.



This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR. 
It was made even more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!




We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families. If you're looking for great content, head over there, download the app, and peruse the fantastic playlists!




The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Feb 12 2023 | 00:14:59

We are taking a break from our regular, ongoing story while we celebrate Valentine’s Day here on Planet Earth and Love Day on Dogland. We revisit the speech Dogland President Bernie Sandals gave about loving their world. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we all made Valentine’s Day about loving this world we live in? We also talk about how it isn’t exactly accurate to say that dogs are colorblind, and we share a bunch of silly jokes!


Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by him, and our background music. Jason was not able to edit this episode, but he set Phoebe & Hank up for success and a fun learning opportunity, which they enjoyed wholeheartedly. They had a blast using the free and fantastic resources at freeSFX dot com. We sourced nearly 30 fun sounds from their site!


Jim Cheff, the creator of Mary Farfisa's Outer Space Radio Theater, illustrated Power Dog for our cover art, which was designed for this bonus episode by Phoebe and Hank using Canva. If you like the design and our jokes, check out our free, printable Valentine's Day cards!


If you like this artwork and the silly Valentine’s jokes in this episode, then you might enjoy our newest tee shirt and gifts available through Threadless: https://powerdog.threadless.com/designs/youre-pawesome


We overjoyed to have been given permission to share the song that plays at the very end of this episode–called I-L-O-V-E-Y-O-U by Melanie Dill, from the album Rainbow Lemonade, which was one of the best children’s albums ever created and followed one of the other best children’s albums- Alphabet Parade. Thank you, Melanie Dill! Fun fact, Hank learned to spell the word “love” from singing along to this song, and he still sings it in his head when it’s time to write it down.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!


Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/powerdog


We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Jan 29 2023 | 00:40:02

Hold onto your tails, friends! This penultimate episode of Season 2 is packed full of suspense, surprises, confrontation, plot twists, and extra surprises! Will Power Dog and his pack prevail over The Namer and his horde? Listen and find out. We are so proud of our kid author Hank for working on this episode to share how wholehearted people connect with the concept of power. And, if you listen closely, you'll also hear a little more music from Grieg. 


Special thanks to Jason Roark, our creative partner and ultimate Renaissance Bunny Supreme! He records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our opening theme song, which is sung & performed by him and the marvelous, talented Jen Bernard.


Our song that plays at the end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka Murphy & Marckx. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support! 


https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Dec 12 2022 | 00:38:44

We are continuing our break from our regular, ongoing story while we celebrate Solstice, Christmas, and the New Year here on Planet Earth. We’re so happy we can share this special winter bonus episode with y'all! It’s a little different, and we threw it together rather quickly after the story just poured out of Hank one morning on the way to school.


Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard. Jason was not able to edit this episode, but he set Phoebe & Hank up for success and a fun learning opportunity, which they enjoyed wholeheartedly. They had a blast using the free and fantastic resources at freeSFX dot com. We sourced nearly 30 fun sounds from their site!


Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.


Our song that plays at the very end of this episode is a song we wrote along with Hank’s Granny & Gramps, aka Murphy & Marckx. It's called “Power Dog, He Won’t Give Up!”


If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out for our small, indie, mom & pop & pup, family operation.


You can find out more and send us dog jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.


It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!


If you love to howl at the moon, check out our moon-loving artwork on our Threadless merch! https://powerdog.threadless.com/designs/howl-at-the-moon


We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

Nov 20 2022 | 00:14:31

We’re taking a little break this week, but we still put together this bonus episode to share fun jokes & ridiculous food puns, and some more fun music from Hank’s Granny, aka Jeanie Murphy.


We also share a bit more about the famous Dogland saying, “We are all connected at our roots, and rooted in our connection.” It feels perfect to talk about connection at this time. We round out the episode with a talk about Native American Heritage Month and share a trailer from one of our favorite shows and a special song from their incredible composer.


Stay past the jokes to hear the trailer for Coin Trick, https://www.cointrick.net/, a narrative series that follows 12-year-old Cassidy and the flute-playing mischief-maker Kokopelli on their adventures through a fantasy world based on Native American mythology. 


We are blown away, honored, and excited to share a song gifted to us by Coin Trick’s composer, Shelley Morningsong, https://shelleymorningsongonline.com/. Shelley has also written a gorgeous children’s book, and it includes a free audio download that we are loving in our house.


This resource from IllumiNative called "How to Center and Be a Good Ally to Indigenous People this Thanksgiving" is an excellent read. https://bit.ly/3FIELv2


We really enjoyed this article from PBS about finding ways to honor the real history of this time in the US: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/thanksgiving-practicing-gratitude-and-honoring-the-real-story


We are really impressed by this coverage in Teen Vogue: Land Acknowledgements: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/indigenous-land-acknowledgement-explained


We create this show in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers here in what is now called “Portland, Oregon.” These groups created communities and summer encampments along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and harvested and used the plentiful natural resources of the area for thousands of years. Today, the Native community of Portland is the 9th largest urban population in the USA.


We’ve made a donation to an organization called the NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER (NAYA) https://nayapdx.org/support-us/


Other wonderful organizations to support are IllumiNative, https://illuminatives.org/about-us/ and The American Indian College Fund, https://collegefund.org/


You can find out more and send us jokes at www.powerdogadventures.com


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR. https://racc.org/


It was made more possible by listeners like you! We appreciate your support!



Nov 06 2022 | 00:00:39

Please enjoy Hank reading "Hope is the thing with feathers" by Emily Dickinson. 


We're so proud of Hank for making this for the podcast, and we're loving listening to this recording on its own. If you enjoy the poem, then we encourage you to find out more about Emily Dickinson. If you’re working with or are a kid, then we highly recommend this great entry from Britannica Kids. 


Discerning ears may also recognize the return of a bit of music from Edvard Grieg called "Morning Mood" performed by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra as the Musopen Symphony Orchestra. Thank you to Wikipedia and Museopen for globally sharing open-source music so that we could include lovely music in our podcast, family playlists, and classrooms too! 


We made the video using Canva, so fun!  


This podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.  It was made more possible by listeners like you! Thank you for your support!  https://linktr.ee/powerdogadventures 


The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland is created in the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes of the first people who made their homes along the rivers.

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