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Nathan says veggies are “yucko” and totally pointless… until Peanut Butter Jim shows up with VIP tickets to the biggest music event in Fridge City: The Salad Bowl — a glowing stadium where broccoli cruise around in golf carts, grapes jump rope in the streets, and legendary veggie bands rock under the bright fridge lights.
In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan meets Brocco Larry and The Veggietones, featuring Iceberg Eddie on bass and Beetroot Bingo pounding the drums as the big concert prepares to begin.
But right before the show, chaos breaks out when a mischievous cupcake starts sabotaging rehearsal with sprinkles, frosting, and wild temperature tricks. As Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim track him down, they discover the cupcake isn’t a villain at all — he’s just lonely and hoping to find a place where he belongs.
A fun, musical adventure that reminds kids that acting out often comes from feeling left out — and that kindness can turn even a “bad guy” into a brand-new friend.
🎵 This episode features the original Nighttime Nathan song “We're Talkin' Vegetables” 🎵
About this episode
The Veggie Band Jam is an imaginative story for kids about feeling nervous and growing & trying, set in Fridge City. It runs about 14 minutes and ends with an original song, and it works just as well in the car as at bedtime.
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Where it happens
- 🧊 Fridge City — Cool glowing streets where the produce rocks out & plays ball
What it's about
Who you'll meet
- 🥦 Brocco Larry — The funkiest broccoli on the stalk
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