Money on the Sidewalk

Money on the Sidewalk is a live-action, guerilla-style game show podcast for kids ages 9 — 12. Comedian TJ Del Reno surprises real kids on the street, where they answer irreverent questions and perform silly stunts for real cash prizes!

 

I co-created the series with McPaul Smith, and we co-wrote and co-executive produced the series for the award-winning kids audio app Pinna, including developing the show concept and scripting questions, games and activities based on third, fourth and fifth grade curriculum.

 

 

Stream all 20 episodes of seasons 1 and 2 on Pinna!

Listen to comp reel below!

EPISODES

1 – The World Is Your Sandwich (18 min)

Host TJ surprises kids on the street with questions about the greatest invention in the history of lunch — the sandwich!

2 – Things that Go Squish (17 min)

They’re not solid, they’re not liquid, they’re just kind of … weird. Match wits with real kids on everything from jellyfish to dog poop.

3 – On Your Toes (17 min)

TJ goes toe-to-toe with kids on the sidewalk to find out how much the world knows about toes. Is there really that much toe trivia out there? Count on it!

4 – Found Underground (17 min)

Money on the Sidewalk goes under the sidewalk with games about potatoes, the subway, and of course, naked mole rats. What?

5 – See Ya ‘Round (16 min)

Is your knowledge well-rounded? For this episode it only has to be round, cuz TJ’s giving away money for knowledge about circles and spheres.

6 – Night Vision (15 min)

Jam along in your jammies and answer questions about what happens after the sun goes down. No flashlights required.

7 – Jumbo Shrimp (15 min)

Big stuff and small stuff — no medium sized stuff in this episode. Match wits with our contestants on mountains, mice and movies!

8 – Com-PET-tition (17 min)

TJ hits the sidewalk to quiz cat-people, dog-people and fish-people about their pets (and of course, their poops).

9 – Got This Down Cold (17 min)

Get your hot chocolate ready! Things get chilly as TJ gives away cold cash with wintry quizzes.

10 – Better Off Red (17 min)

How much red is in your head? Put yourself to the color test and play along with real kids winning money on the sidewalk!

Season 2

1 – Go Sports Yay! (17 min)

Heads-up — incoming sports quizzes! Who will fumble and who will score some money on the sidewalk?

2 – Flying Creatures (19 min)

Fleas and UFOs aren’t the only things flying in this episode — so are the funny facts! Find out how much you know about what’s in the air up there.

3 – Home Sweet Home (20 min)

Famous houses, tiny houses, animal houses … answer TJ’s questions with kids on the sidewalk from the comfort of your own pad!

4 – Organ Players (20 min)

How much does your brain know about all the body parts that keep you going? Listen with your ears and find out!

5 – Celebrate This! (18 min)

We got a party for ya — this episode’s all about what we celebrate, how we celebrate, and what we wear on our heads to celebrate!

6 – Opposite Day (16 min)

You’re used to right and wrong answers, but this Money on the Sidewalk also has hot and cold, up and down, and left and right answers!

7 – Liquid Money (16 min)

It’s coming out your eyes, you’re drinking it over ice…no not money, liquids, silly! Play along and see what you know about what’s wet.

8 – What’s That Smell? (21 min)

Join us on the sidewalk as TJ surprises kids with quizzes about nose knowledge. This episode does not blow.

9 – Reach The Beach (14 min)

Get ready for summer with a little sand-to-sand combat! It’s a sandy showdown full of popsicles and sharks that you won’t want to miss!

10 – Things That Go Fast (18 min)

Can you keep up with the fast and furious facts that TJ’s flinging for this season finale?