Parents' Guide to
The Punies by Kobe Bryant
Common Sense Media Review
By CrystalStone
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun sports-themed pod by Kobe Bryant; strong moral lessons.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
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What's It About?
THE PUNIES follows neighborhood friends "The Good Ol' Gang" as they navigate various sports, adventures, and other situations that give them the opportunity to learn and grow. Episodes feature fun songs that tie the stories together from each of the six lovable characters. Each story teaches valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and perseverance in fun, entertaining ways. The 16-minute episodes show characters trying out new sports such as swimming and golfing, learning how to deal with frustration, and learning how to bring out the best in themselves and their opponents.
Is It Any Good?
Add this fun, bite-size sports podcast to yet another impactful legacy the late Kobe Bryant left on youth. Bryant said he created The Punies to teach valuable life lessons to kids (the same way he taught his daughters) through sports. This podcast does just that. Each episode shares important moral values that kids can use in sports and in life, like how to be a good teammate and partner, how to push through fear and insecurity, and how to embrace differences in others. The Punies does a great job of balancing valuable life lessons alongside entertaining stories that will keep both kids and parents engaged. The only downside of this show is that Kobe isn't here to see its impact and to create more episodes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of teamwork in friendship, achieving goals, and everyday life. Each episode of The Punies by Kobe Bryant features friends working together for a common goal or lesson. What does teamwork look like to you, and why is it important?
Episodes often feature members of The Punies overcoming obstacles through perseverance. Can you remember a time when you showed perseverance?
Episodes don't always explicitly state the lesson being taught, but the main ideas and values are always threaded throughout the story. Listen to an episode and discuss: What was the lesson being taught here? What did you learn?
Podcast Details
- Release date: August 25, 2018
- Genre: Storytelling
- Average Run Time: 15 minutes
- Website: https://granitystudios.com/podcast/the-punies/
- Hosts: Kobe Bryant , Granity Studios
- Production Company and Network: Granity Studios
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts , Adventures , Friendship , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , Middle School
- Character Strengths: Perseverance , Teamwork
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: June 12, 2023
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