A Tisket-Tasket Podcast

• Season 3: Episode 16 - Muddy Jim & Progressive Era Health Nursery Rhymes

  Send us a textIn this episode of A Tisket-Tasket Podcast, host Gina Zimbardi returns after a long break to discuss her research presented at the American Folklore Conference in 2025. The focus of her presentation is on the 1940 book 'Mother Goose’s Safety Rhymes' by CM Bar Truck and its connection to the progress of public health education in America. Gina delves into the historical context of the Progressive Era, discussing the public health challenges of the time, such as overcrowded cities and infectious diseases. She highlights the contributions of key figures like Emil Berliner and Dr. George Kober in promoting health through educational children's literature. The podcast also explores various poems from the book 'Muddy Jim,' emphasizing themes like cleanliness, peer pressure, and the importance of pasteurization. For more information, visit atiskettasketpodcast.com or email [email protected] the showatiskettasketpodcast.com

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• Public Health and Progressive Era Child Welfare

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• Season 3: Episode 14 - Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross

  Send us a textIn this episode of the "A Tisket-Tasket" podcast, host Gina explores the enchanting nursery rhyme "Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross." Delving into its rich history, origins, and various interpretations, she uncovers the rhyme's connections to Banbury, England, and its enduring appeal across generations. Join Gina as she reveals the intriguing stories behind the fine lady on the white horse and the cultural significance of this beloved rhyme, culminating in a delightful rendition from 1929.Support the showatiskettasketpodcast.com

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• Season 3: Epsiode 13 - Naughty Baby

  Send us a textIn this episode of A Tisket-Tasket, Gina unpacks the dark and fascinating history of the nursery rhyme Naughty Baby, a lullaby that uses fear—and Napoleon Bonaparte—as a disciplinary tool. From its roots in 19th-century British anxiety to modern reinterpretations by artists like Fay Hield, this episode explores how children's folklore reflects cultural fears, historical events, and shifting societal norms. Join us as we uncover the eerie power behind one of the most intimidating lullabies in nursery rhyme history. Support the showatiskettasketpodcast.com

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• Season 3: Episode 12 - Great A, Little A

  Send us a textIn this episode of the 'A Tisket-Tasket' podcast, hosted by Gina, the focus is on the nursery rhyme 'Great A, Little A, Bouncing B,' which has deep roots in the history of children's literature. Gina explores the contributions of key historical figures like printers Thomas Bailey and John Marshall, and historian Sir Francis Palgrave. The episode touches on the rhyme's educational value, its use in early children's books, and its cultural significance. Despite limited historical details about the rhyme, Gina discusses its possible French origins, various printed versions, and the role of illustrators like Kate Greenway. The episode concludes by reflecting on the legacy of these pioneers in making children's literature a significant part of cultural heritage.Support the showatiskettasketpodcast.com

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