October 12, 2025 • 28 mins
Before you read this, take a deep breath in through the nose. Hold it for three seconds, then breathe deeply out through the mouth feeling your stomach deflate. Maybe do a couple more, in and out. Do you feel nice and calm now?
This week Jo and Geraldine talk about buckets. Yep, that's right.
Not just literal buckets you carry milk or water in, but metaphorical ones filled with love, happiness or kindness. They discuss how your good actions can fill someone else's bucket and make them feel better. Just like in the story Have You Filled A Bucket Today by Carol McCloud. We also get to hear some silly songs and calming melodies.
If you need some help, or someone to talk to, you can contact Kid's Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
S1 (00:13):
One, two, three. It's happy pants.
S2 (00:31):
Good day. And welcome to Happy Pants, a show especially
for kids and especially for you. My name is Geraldine.
S3 (00:38):
And my name is Joe. And together, we're your happy
pants team for today.
S2 (00:45):
Are you wearing your happy pants? We are today. Mine
are a dull grayish blue. This sort of blue reminds
me of how the air feels just before a storm.
S3 (00:58):
Well, mine are a glowing red, and they make me
think of toasting marshmallows over hot coals. Uh, by the way, Geraldine,
there's a pair of glowing red happy pants just like
mine hanging on the line outside.
S2 (01:14):
Um. Uh, those were the ones I started with this morning.
S3 (01:19):
Oh, well. Come on. There must be a story there somewhere.
What happened? And why aren't you wearing them?
S2 (01:25):
No, Joe, I wasn't going to tell you. It was.
It was just stupid.
S3 (01:29):
Oh, come on, I love stupid. Go on, spill the beans, Geraldine.
S2 (01:34):
Well, the rain was so heavy this morning that the
downpipe at the side couldn't get rid of it quickly enough.
And water was overflowing the gutter. I was afraid that
it would flood into the eaves and get into the ceiling.
So I got the ladder and disconnected the downpipe. The
backed up water washed out, soaking me on the way.
(01:56):
I hadn't checked that the ladder was on firm ground,
and the rush of water undermined one of the legs.
So the ladder tipped.
S3 (02:07):
Big word alert. Undermined means dug under. So something becomes unbalanced. Oh,
did you fall? Are you hurt, Geraldine?
S2 (02:18):
Well, let's just say that I came down faster than
I went up. I landed in the muddy hole, and
that ended up with mud all over my. Sit me down.
The only thing that was hurt was my dignity. Anyway,
when I came inside, Happy Pants had another nice warm
pair of happy pants waiting. So. All good.
S3 (02:41):
Ah. Well, did you happen to look in the pockets
of the muddy ones before you washed them?
S2 (02:47):
Yeah. And there was nothing there. But there does seem
to be something in these fresh ones.
S3 (02:54):
Oh. Well, you look in your pockets and I'll look
in mine.
S2 (02:57):
Righto. Oh, it seems to be big and round. And
it has a handle.
S3 (03:05):
Yeah, mine is the same. Buckets.
S2 (03:09):
We both have buckets.
S3 (03:13):
Now, what do we know about buckets?
S2 (03:16):
Well, they're useful for carrying stuff.
S3 (03:18):
And they're useful for mixing stuff in.
S2 (03:20):
And 5000 years ago, buckets were in the drawings on
tomb walls in Egypt. So they must have been invented
before that.
S3 (03:28):
Well, people probably started off making buckets to carry stuff
by using animal skins, and they would have been sort
of floppy and spilled stuff. So maybe somebody thought of
stiffening the sides with wood.
S2 (03:42):
Binding, wooden buckets with bands of copper or bronze, made
something that was good for carrying milk or wine or something,
and they'd last a long time.
S3 (03:53):
Well, those would have been great until they sprung a leak.
S2 (07:16):
The Romans invented a system for fighting house fires. There
were teams of men with buckets, and they would form
a line to the nearest water source, so they could
pass a full bucket from one to another up the
line to douse the fire. That system was used for
hundreds of years until someone invented a pump that could
(07:38):
squirt water.
S3 (07:39):
We used the word bucket to describe a lot of
things that have nothing to do with carrying water or
fighting fires. We talk about having a bucket of fun
or buckets of food at a party, or even buckets
of love. We don't have a real bucket. It just
(08:00):
means we have a lot of something.
S2 (08:03):
Bucket of fun makes you feel happy. When I feel happy,
I like to sing. How about you? Would you like
to sing along and do the actions two with a
happy song.
S3 (11:20):
Oh, I've just thought of another kind of bucket. A
bucket list. Lots of people have a bucket list. It's
a list of all the things they would really like
to do in the future.
S2 (11:34):
Well, I have a bucket list, but I'm not sure
all the things on it are achievable.
S3 (11:43):
Big word alert. Achievable means able to be done.
S2 (11:48):
I'm still working on it and something gets crossed off
the list when it is done.
S3 (11:53):
Hmm. There are a few things on my list I'm
not too sure about, like skydiving and swimming with sharks,
but I might get around to them one day.
S2 (12:03):
Well, that's the great thing about a bucket list. You're
allowed to have second thoughts about things. What seemed like
a good idea last year. May look pretty silly next year,
but you can change your mind anyway. A bucket list
is private. No one else needs to know what's on it.
S3 (12:24):
Huh? All this talk about bucket lists is very depressing.
If I thought about it hard enough knowing that I'm
never going to be playing golf on the moon or
growing a pair of wings so I could fly, might
make me sad.
S2 (12:43):
Big word alert. Depressed means pushed down or something. Which
makes you feel down in the dumps. Well, Joe, there
is a cure for that.
S3 (12:57):
Oh. What? Tell me more, Geraldine.
S2 (12:59):
Sing a happy song.
S4 (14:27):
Hi, my name is Mackenzie and you're listening to Happy
Pants on Vision Australia Radio.
S1 (14:33):
Oh.
S3 (14:34):
That was fun. I couldn't help laughing.
S2 (14:36):
While we were talking about buckets. And did you know
that everyone carries a bucket around with them?
S3 (14:44):
Oh, I've sometimes seen someone carrying a bucket, but it's
usually a farmer or a gardener. Most people are entirely
bucket free. Where I live.
S2 (14:55):
The buckets, I mean are invisible. No one can see them.
And most people don't know they're carrying one. But that
invisible bucket is there all the time.
S3 (15:06):
Well, what use is a bucket you can't see?
S2 (15:09):
Aha! That invisible bucket carries all the good things about you.
All the things that make you a happy person. All
your kind actions are in it, and it's where your
best and kindest thoughts hang out. The strange thing about
an invisible bucket is that the more good things you
(15:32):
load in it, the lighter it gets. Buckets that are
empty are mighty heavy to carry around.
S3 (15:42):
Today's story is about those invisible buckets. The writer is
Carol MacLeod and the story is called Have You Filled
a bucket today? All day, everyone in the whole wide
world walks around carrying an invisible bucket. You can't see it,
(16:04):
but it is there. You have a bucket your grandparents,
friends and neighbors all have buckets. Everyone has an invisible bucket.
Your bucket has one purpose only. Its purpose is to
hold your good thoughts and good feelings about yourself. You
(16:26):
feel happy and good when your bucket is full, and
you feel sad and lonely when it is empty. Other
people feel the same way too. They're happy when their
buckets are full and sad when their buckets are empty.
It's great to have a full bucket and this is
how it works. Other people can fill your bucket and
(16:48):
you can fill theirs. You can fill your own bucket too.
So how do you fill a bucket? You fill a
bucket when you show love to someone, when you say
or do something kind, or even when you give someone
a smile. That's being a bucket filler, a bucket filler
(17:10):
is a loving, caring person who says and does nice
things to make others feel special. When you treat others
with kindness and respect. You fill their bucket, but you
can also dip into a bucket and take out some
good feelings. You dip into a bucket when you make
(17:34):
fun of someone. When you say or do mean things,
or even when you ignore someone. That's bucket dipping. Bullying
is bucket dipping. When you hurt others, you dip into
their bucket. You will dip into your bucket. To many
people who dip have an empty bucket. They may think
(18:00):
they can fill their bucket by dipping into someone else's,
but that will never work. You never fill your own
bucket when you dip into someone else's. But guess what?
When you fill someone's bucket, you fill your own bucket too.
You feel good when you help others feel good all
(18:22):
day long. We are either filling up or dipping into
each other's buckets by what we say or do. Try
to fill a bucket and see what happens. You love
your mum and dad. Why not tell them you love them?
You can even tell them why your caring words will
(18:42):
fill their buckets with joy. Watch for the smiles that
light up their faces. You will feel like smiling too.
A smile is a good clue that you have filled
a bucket. If you practice, you will become a good
bucket filler. Just remember that everyone carries an invisible bucket
(19:02):
and think of what you could say or do to
fill it. Here's some ideas for you. You could smile
and say hi to the bus driver. He has a
bucket too. You could invite the new kid at school
to play with you. You could write a thank you
note to your teacher. Or you could tell your grandpa
that you like spending time with him. There are many
(19:26):
ways to fill a bucket. Bucket filling is fun and
easy to do. It doesn't matter how old or young
you are. It doesn't cost money. It doesn't take much time.
And remember, when you fill someone else's bucket, you fill
your own bucket too. And when you are a bucket filler,
(19:47):
you make your home, your school, and your neighborhood better
places for all. Bucket filling makes everyone feel good. So
why not decide to be a bucket filler today and
every day? Just start each day by saying to yourself,
I'm going to do something to fill someone's bucket today.
(20:11):
And at the end of the day, ask yourself. Did
I fill someone's bucket today? Yes I did. That's the
life of the bucket filler. And that's you.
S2 (20:25):
That was a reading of. Have you filled a bucket today?
The reader was. Joe.
S3 (20:32):
You know, from now on, I'm going to try to
fill someone's bucket every day. When you think about it,
bucket filling is not hard. Just helping someone or sharing
with them or listening to their problem is bucket filling.
Giving mum a hug when she's tired, or saving a
cuddle for dad when he gets home from work or
(20:52):
cleaning up your room without being asked, helps to fill buckets.
S2 (20:58):
And don't forget when you feel someone else's bucket, some
of it overflows into your bucket too.
S3 (21:06):
Hmm. But what about when you're feeling sad or lonely
and it seems as if your bucket is empty?
S2 (21:15):
Well, there are several things you can try first. Some exercise.
Go for a run. Take the dog for a walk.
I reckon dogs have invisible buckets too. Or see how
many push ups you can do.
S3 (21:29):
Or you can sing along with your favourite songs. Breathing
deeply and using your whole voice.
S2 (21:36):
I might have to go out to the shed and
close the door. To do that might make me feel better.
But the others who have to listen might not feel
so good.
S3 (21:45):
Or think back to something you did that made you
feel really happy.
S2 (21:51):
You could sort out your coloured pencils or paints and
take out all the bright, happy colours. Put all the
others back in the box and close the lid. Now
make a picture using only the bright happy colors.
S3 (22:09):
Then there is imagination music. Make yourself comfortable and play
music which can take you on an imagination journey to
a wonderful enchanted place where there are only beautiful things.
Every time one of those sad thoughts tries to sneak in,
chuck it out. Sad thoughts don't belong in beautiful music.
S2 (22:34):
We could practice that now. Find a comfortable place and
let the music take you somewhere beautiful. Like a perfumed forest.
Full of magical animals and birds that sing just for you.
S3 (22:50):
Or maybe the music might take you under a warm,
gentle sea. Where dolphins swim with you in soft seaweed.
Stroke you as you glide through the water.
S2 (24:21):
And if none of those things work, you can always
find someone to talk to, someone who really listens. Just
talking about a problem sometimes lets you see a way
to fix it.
S3 (24:36):
And there's a special kids helpline too. Kids Helpline is
Australia's only national 24 over seven counselling service. And it
is specifically for young people aged 5 to 25 and
is a service of your town. You can call them
on 1800 551 800. That's 1800 551 800. Or kids helpline. Com dot a U.
(25:09):
That's kids helpline.com.
S2 (25:16):
Big word alert specifically means something done or made specially
for a purpose. Joe, I'm still thinking about bucket filling.
I think I'll pick up a bunch of flowers for mum.
She loves flowers in the house.
S3 (25:32):
Oh, okay. Geraldine. Well, my dad really liked the s'mores.
Maddie told us about. I might make a few so
he can have one when he feels like it.
S2 (25:41):
And I'm going to get my bright, cheerful, happy pants
off the line. They'll be dry by now, and bright
colors always make me feel cheerful.
S3 (25:51):
Hmm. So what have we done today?
S2 (25:55):
Well, the first thing I learned today was never to
use a ladder unless all its feet are on solid ground.
Being wet and muddy is not fun. In fact, it's
a quick way to empty that invisible bucket.
S3 (26:09):
Oh, it did make me laugh. But only after I
found out you were not hurt. Geraldine. Just muddy.
S2 (26:17):
We learned a bit about buckets.
S3 (26:19):
And we worked out quite a lot of ways to
feel invisible buckets, and especially that filling someone else's bucket
means yours gets filled too. We also had those four
big words there was undermined, which means dug under. So
something becomes so something becomes unbalanced, achievable, which means something
(26:44):
which can be done depressing. Something which makes you feel
down in the dumps and achievable, which means something which
can be done, and specifically something specially made for one purpose.
S2 (27:02):
If there was anything in today's programme about which you
would like to know more, Or if you would just
like to say hello, you can reach us on radio
at Vision Australia. Keep filling those invisible.
S3 (27:17):
Buckets and wearing those happy pants.
S2 (27:20):
And we'll catch you next time.
S5 (27:35):
Happy pants is produced on the lands of the Whadjuk
Noongar people. Vision Australia Radio acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as the first Australians, and the traditional owners
of the land. Across our working area, we pay our
respects to elders past, present and future in maintaining their cultures,
countries and their spiritual connection to the lands and waters.
Vision Australia Radio acknowledges and respects the genuine diversity and
(27:59):
richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
Happy pants has been made possible with the support of
the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
One, two, three. It's happy pants.
S2 (00:31):
Good day. And welcome to Happy Pants, a show especially
for kids and especially for you. My name is Geraldine.
S3 (00:38):
And my name is Joe. And together, we're your happy
pants team for today.
S2 (00:45):
Are you wearing your happy pants? We are today. Mine
are a dull grayish blue. This sort of blue reminds
me of how the air feels just before a storm.
S3 (00:58):
Well, mine are a glowing red, and they make me
think of toasting marshmallows over hot coals. Uh, by the way, Geraldine,
there's a pair of glowing red happy pants just like
mine hanging on the line outside.
S2 (01:14):
Um. Uh, those were the ones I started with this morning.
S3 (01:19):
Oh, well. Come on. There must be a story there somewhere.
What happened? And why aren't you wearing them?
S2 (01:25):
No, Joe, I wasn't going to tell you. It was.
It was just stupid.
S3 (01:29):
Oh, come on, I love stupid. Go on, spill the beans, Geraldine.
S2 (01:34):
Well, the rain was so heavy this morning that the
downpipe at the side couldn't get rid of it quickly enough.
And water was overflowing the gutter. I was afraid that
it would flood into the eaves and get into the ceiling.
So I got the ladder and disconnected the downpipe. The
backed up water washed out, soaking me on the way.
(01:56):
I hadn't checked that the ladder was on firm ground,
and the rush of water undermined one of the legs.
So the ladder tipped.
S3 (02:07):
Big word alert. Undermined means dug under. So something becomes unbalanced. Oh,
did you fall? Are you hurt, Geraldine?
S2 (02:18):
Well, let's just say that I came down faster than
I went up. I landed in the muddy hole, and
that ended up with mud all over my. Sit me down.
The only thing that was hurt was my dignity. Anyway,
when I came inside, Happy Pants had another nice warm
pair of happy pants waiting. So. All good.
S3 (02:41):
Ah. Well, did you happen to look in the pockets
of the muddy ones before you washed them?
S2 (02:47):
Yeah. And there was nothing there. But there does seem
to be something in these fresh ones.
S3 (02:54):
Oh. Well, you look in your pockets and I'll look
in mine.
S2 (02:57):
Righto. Oh, it seems to be big and round. And
it has a handle.
S3 (03:05):
Yeah, mine is the same. Buckets.
S2 (03:09):
We both have buckets.
S3 (03:13):
Now, what do we know about buckets?
S2 (03:16):
Well, they're useful for carrying stuff.
S3 (03:18):
And they're useful for mixing stuff in.
S2 (03:20):
And 5000 years ago, buckets were in the drawings on
tomb walls in Egypt. So they must have been invented
before that.
S3 (03:28):
Well, people probably started off making buckets to carry stuff
by using animal skins, and they would have been sort
of floppy and spilled stuff. So maybe somebody thought of
stiffening the sides with wood.
S2 (03:42):
Binding, wooden buckets with bands of copper or bronze, made
something that was good for carrying milk or wine or something,
and they'd last a long time.
S3 (03:53):
Well, those would have been great until they sprung a leak.
S2 (07:16):
The Romans invented a system for fighting house fires. There
were teams of men with buckets, and they would form
a line to the nearest water source, so they could
pass a full bucket from one to another up the
line to douse the fire. That system was used for
hundreds of years until someone invented a pump that could
(07:38):
squirt water.
S3 (07:39):
We used the word bucket to describe a lot of
things that have nothing to do with carrying water or
fighting fires. We talk about having a bucket of fun
or buckets of food at a party, or even buckets
of love. We don't have a real bucket. It just
(08:00):
means we have a lot of something.
S2 (08:03):
Bucket of fun makes you feel happy. When I feel happy,
I like to sing. How about you? Would you like
to sing along and do the actions two with a
happy song.
S3 (11:20):
Oh, I've just thought of another kind of bucket. A
bucket list. Lots of people have a bucket list. It's
a list of all the things they would really like
to do in the future.
S2 (11:34):
Well, I have a bucket list, but I'm not sure
all the things on it are achievable.
S3 (11:43):
Big word alert. Achievable means able to be done.
S2 (11:48):
I'm still working on it and something gets crossed off
the list when it is done.
S3 (11:53):
Hmm. There are a few things on my list I'm
not too sure about, like skydiving and swimming with sharks,
but I might get around to them one day.
S2 (12:03):
Well, that's the great thing about a bucket list. You're
allowed to have second thoughts about things. What seemed like
a good idea last year. May look pretty silly next year,
but you can change your mind anyway. A bucket list
is private. No one else needs to know what's on it.
S3 (12:24):
Huh? All this talk about bucket lists is very depressing.
If I thought about it hard enough knowing that I'm
never going to be playing golf on the moon or
growing a pair of wings so I could fly, might
make me sad.
S2 (12:43):
Big word alert. Depressed means pushed down or something. Which
makes you feel down in the dumps. Well, Joe, there
is a cure for that.
S3 (12:57):
Oh. What? Tell me more, Geraldine.
S2 (12:59):
Sing a happy song.
S4 (14:27):
Hi, my name is Mackenzie and you're listening to Happy
Pants on Vision Australia Radio.
S1 (14:33):
Oh.
S3 (14:34):
That was fun. I couldn't help laughing.
S2 (14:36):
While we were talking about buckets. And did you know
that everyone carries a bucket around with them?
S3 (14:44):
Oh, I've sometimes seen someone carrying a bucket, but it's
usually a farmer or a gardener. Most people are entirely
bucket free. Where I live.
S2 (14:55):
The buckets, I mean are invisible. No one can see them.
And most people don't know they're carrying one. But that
invisible bucket is there all the time.
S3 (15:06):
Well, what use is a bucket you can't see?
S2 (15:09):
Aha! That invisible bucket carries all the good things about you.
All the things that make you a happy person. All
your kind actions are in it, and it's where your
best and kindest thoughts hang out. The strange thing about
an invisible bucket is that the more good things you
(15:32):
load in it, the lighter it gets. Buckets that are
empty are mighty heavy to carry around.
S3 (15:42):
Today's story is about those invisible buckets. The writer is
Carol MacLeod and the story is called Have You Filled
a bucket today? All day, everyone in the whole wide
world walks around carrying an invisible bucket. You can't see it,
(16:04):
but it is there. You have a bucket your grandparents,
friends and neighbors all have buckets. Everyone has an invisible bucket.
Your bucket has one purpose only. Its purpose is to
hold your good thoughts and good feelings about yourself. You
(16:26):
feel happy and good when your bucket is full, and
you feel sad and lonely when it is empty. Other
people feel the same way too. They're happy when their
buckets are full and sad when their buckets are empty.
It's great to have a full bucket and this is
how it works. Other people can fill your bucket and
(16:48):
you can fill theirs. You can fill your own bucket too.
So how do you fill a bucket? You fill a
bucket when you show love to someone, when you say
or do something kind, or even when you give someone
a smile. That's being a bucket filler, a bucket filler
(17:10):
is a loving, caring person who says and does nice
things to make others feel special. When you treat others
with kindness and respect. You fill their bucket, but you
can also dip into a bucket and take out some
good feelings. You dip into a bucket when you make
(17:34):
fun of someone. When you say or do mean things,
or even when you ignore someone. That's bucket dipping. Bullying
is bucket dipping. When you hurt others, you dip into
their bucket. You will dip into your bucket. To many
people who dip have an empty bucket. They may think
(18:00):
they can fill their bucket by dipping into someone else's,
but that will never work. You never fill your own
bucket when you dip into someone else's. But guess what?
When you fill someone's bucket, you fill your own bucket too.
You feel good when you help others feel good all
(18:22):
day long. We are either filling up or dipping into
each other's buckets by what we say or do. Try
to fill a bucket and see what happens. You love
your mum and dad. Why not tell them you love them?
You can even tell them why your caring words will
(18:42):
fill their buckets with joy. Watch for the smiles that
light up their faces. You will feel like smiling too.
A smile is a good clue that you have filled
a bucket. If you practice, you will become a good
bucket filler. Just remember that everyone carries an invisible bucket
(19:02):
and think of what you could say or do to
fill it. Here's some ideas for you. You could smile
and say hi to the bus driver. He has a
bucket too. You could invite the new kid at school
to play with you. You could write a thank you
note to your teacher. Or you could tell your grandpa
that you like spending time with him. There are many
(19:26):
ways to fill a bucket. Bucket filling is fun and
easy to do. It doesn't matter how old or young
you are. It doesn't cost money. It doesn't take much time.
And remember, when you fill someone else's bucket, you fill
your own bucket too. And when you are a bucket filler,
(19:47):
you make your home, your school, and your neighborhood better
places for all. Bucket filling makes everyone feel good. So
why not decide to be a bucket filler today and
every day? Just start each day by saying to yourself,
I'm going to do something to fill someone's bucket today.
(20:11):
And at the end of the day, ask yourself. Did
I fill someone's bucket today? Yes I did. That's the
life of the bucket filler. And that's you.
S2 (20:25):
That was a reading of. Have you filled a bucket today?
The reader was. Joe.
S3 (20:32):
You know, from now on, I'm going to try to
fill someone's bucket every day. When you think about it,
bucket filling is not hard. Just helping someone or sharing
with them or listening to their problem is bucket filling.
Giving mum a hug when she's tired, or saving a
cuddle for dad when he gets home from work or
(20:52):
cleaning up your room without being asked, helps to fill buckets.
S2 (20:58):
And don't forget when you feel someone else's bucket, some
of it overflows into your bucket too.
S3 (21:06):
Hmm. But what about when you're feeling sad or lonely
and it seems as if your bucket is empty?
S2 (21:15):
Well, there are several things you can try first. Some exercise.
Go for a run. Take the dog for a walk.
I reckon dogs have invisible buckets too. Or see how
many push ups you can do.
S3 (21:29):
Or you can sing along with your favourite songs. Breathing
deeply and using your whole voice.
S2 (21:36):
I might have to go out to the shed and
close the door. To do that might make me feel better.
But the others who have to listen might not feel
so good.
S3 (21:45):
Or think back to something you did that made you
feel really happy.
S2 (21:51):
You could sort out your coloured pencils or paints and
take out all the bright, happy colours. Put all the
others back in the box and close the lid. Now
make a picture using only the bright happy colors.
S3 (22:09):
Then there is imagination music. Make yourself comfortable and play
music which can take you on an imagination journey to
a wonderful enchanted place where there are only beautiful things.
Every time one of those sad thoughts tries to sneak in,
chuck it out. Sad thoughts don't belong in beautiful music.
S2 (22:34):
We could practice that now. Find a comfortable place and
let the music take you somewhere beautiful. Like a perfumed forest.
Full of magical animals and birds that sing just for you.
S3 (22:50):
Or maybe the music might take you under a warm,
gentle sea. Where dolphins swim with you in soft seaweed.
Stroke you as you glide through the water.
S2 (24:21):
And if none of those things work, you can always
find someone to talk to, someone who really listens. Just
talking about a problem sometimes lets you see a way
to fix it.
S3 (24:36):
And there's a special kids helpline too. Kids Helpline is
Australia's only national 24 over seven counselling service. And it
is specifically for young people aged 5 to 25 and
is a service of your town. You can call them
on 1800 551 800. That's 1800 551 800. Or kids helpline. Com dot a U.
(25:09):
That's kids helpline.com.
S2 (25:16):
Big word alert specifically means something done or made specially
for a purpose. Joe, I'm still thinking about bucket filling.
I think I'll pick up a bunch of flowers for mum.
She loves flowers in the house.
S3 (25:32):
Oh, okay. Geraldine. Well, my dad really liked the s'mores.
Maddie told us about. I might make a few so
he can have one when he feels like it.
S2 (25:41):
And I'm going to get my bright, cheerful, happy pants
off the line. They'll be dry by now, and bright
colors always make me feel cheerful.
S3 (25:51):
Hmm. So what have we done today?
S2 (25:55):
Well, the first thing I learned today was never to
use a ladder unless all its feet are on solid ground.
Being wet and muddy is not fun. In fact, it's
a quick way to empty that invisible bucket.
S3 (26:09):
Oh, it did make me laugh. But only after I
found out you were not hurt. Geraldine. Just muddy.
S2 (26:17):
We learned a bit about buckets.
S3 (26:19):
And we worked out quite a lot of ways to
feel invisible buckets, and especially that filling someone else's bucket
means yours gets filled too. We also had those four
big words there was undermined, which means dug under. So
something becomes so something becomes unbalanced, achievable, which means something
(26:44):
which can be done depressing. Something which makes you feel
down in the dumps and achievable, which means something which
can be done, and specifically something specially made for one purpose.
S2 (27:02):
If there was anything in today's programme about which you
would like to know more, Or if you would just
like to say hello, you can reach us on radio
at Vision Australia. Keep filling those invisible.
S3 (27:17):
Buckets and wearing those happy pants.
S2 (27:20):
And we'll catch you next time.
S5 (27:35):
Happy pants is produced on the lands of the Whadjuk
Noongar people. Vision Australia Radio acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as the first Australians, and the traditional owners
of the land. Across our working area, we pay our
respects to elders past, present and future in maintaining their cultures,
countries and their spiritual connection to the lands and waters.
Vision Australia Radio acknowledges and respects the genuine diversity and
(27:59):
richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
Happy pants has been made possible with the support of
the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.