Noodle Loaf
Dan Saks
Ages 2–4Music
Interactive music and movement games hosted by an early-childhood music teacher.
Dan Saks runs each 10-15 minute episode like a tiny music class — clapping games, call-and-response songs, rhythm challenges. Kids physically participate. Common Sense Media Seal.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Counter-programs the bedtime-heavy 2-4 bucket — this one is for energy-burning.
At a glance
- Ages
- 2 to 4
- Good for
- Morning, Rainy day, Quiet time
- About
- Music, Comedy
- Format
- Music
- Episodes
- About 12 min
- New episodes
- Every couple of months
- In the feed
- 114 episodes since 2018
- Made by
- Dan Saks
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- Peanut Butter Bear Fur
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Questions parents ask
What age is Noodle Loaf for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 2 to 4. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are Noodle Loaf episodes?
Episodes run about 12 minutes, most between 11 and 14 minutes. Short enough for a quick car ride or the last few minutes before lights-out.
Is Noodle Loaf still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out every couple of months; the latest was released on 23 September 2026. The feed lists 114 episodes going back to 2018.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to Noodle Loaf and nothing else?
Add Noodle Loaf in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
