Istvan's Imaginary Podcast
Istvan is one of Chicagolands most unique and beloved children’s musicians and entertainers. His podcast is a fun trip into his Imaginary world of music, characters and stories as well as chances for you to be a part of the show. The whole family will love listening together at home, in the car or wherever you love to listen most.
Episodes
October 6, 2025
You’ve probably noticed that the guys have been missing. Well we found out why. Leprechaun cast a spell and took Istvan, Toby and his Dad Lewis to his home. No humans have ever seen this place so it’s extra special. So keep your eyes peeled for four leaf clovers and Gnomesand listen closely to this special episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts and stories connec...
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August 4, 2025
It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Istvan is very excited and ready to celebrate. We also celebrate all the great shows Istvan has accomplished this year as well as the cool new bike he bought himself as a reward for all his hard work. Hey sometimes you have to spoil yourself right?. So get a big glass of milk and listen up to this sweet episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of...
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July 7, 2025
Let’s rock!. Yes it’s National Day of Rock-N-Roll and Istvan is demanding everyone celebrate. Killer tips are shared on today’s show as well as a very special story recounting the event that inspired Istvan to become a musician. Oh and Johnny Depp is on the phone again at the beginning of the show. So get out your electric boots and mohair suit and get ready to rock out on this episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to chec...
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June 23, 2025
Guys it’s hot outside. Like too hot to be outdoors. So Toby and Leprechaun give some super cool tips for beating the heat on today’s episode. We are also treated to an original classic song from Toby and a phone call to one of our old friends that leads to a surprise pool party. So get out your swimsuit and slather on some sunblock and get ready to dive into this extra hot episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Is...
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June 9, 2025
Istvan is on the road again so Toby and Leprechaun are your hosts for today’s episode. Istvan is going to be mad that he isn’t in studio because Leprechaun has a big surprise for Toby and all the listeners when they make a phone call to one of his famous friends. So find a good hiding space and get ready to yell surprise for this superstar episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other ...
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May 26, 2025
We are getting closer to summer every day and Toby is very excited. He’s so excited he can’t keep a secret about where he’s taking Leprechaun on summer vacation. I’ll give you a hint. It’s filled with water and is lots of fun. Can you guess where they’re going? We also hear a brand new weird and wonderful You Can’t Make This Up news segment. So find your bathing suit and put on some sun glasses and prepare yourself for this super c...
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May 12, 2025
Happy Mothers Day! Well one day late, but better late than never right? Not only do we celebrate all the great Moms out there, but Istvan enlists Toby and Leprechaun to help him celebrate a very special anniversary. May 9th marked the 70th year of the creation of the Muppets. Jim Henson was one of the biggest influences on Istvan’s work so it’s a pretty special milestone. Don’t you think? So strike up the band, light the lights and...
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April 28, 2025
Guys, Istvan had the most amazing Easter ever. His family met a long lost member who had been adopted at birth. She was found by accident and Istvan tells the tale on this special episode. We also celebrate National Super Hero Day and enjoy a cool song. So get out your capes and hankerchiefs to prepare for this extra special episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts a...
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April 14, 2025
Look out! Because Leprechaun is rested and raring to go. He is all jacked up and wants to have fun so he and Toby lead us on a special Dolphin Day celebration and Istvan shares a little surprise from the kids he played for from the Holy Family Catholic Academy. So drink a pot of coffee or eat as many sugar packets as you can get your hands on to prepare for this hyper episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s...
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March 31, 2025
Shhhhhhhhh!. Leprechaun is sleeping. He has been partying non-stop since St Patrick’s Day and he ahas finally crashed. So Istvan and Toby handle the show in classic duo form celebrating National Crayola Crayon Day and sharing the cool new Virtual Concert Istvan is rolling out. So put on your PJ’s and snuggle up to this episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts and sto...
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March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patricks Day!. Leprechaun’s favorite day of the year is finally here. And he leads the celebration with family friendly limricks, a joyous and tasty song as well as a few not so appropriate prank phone calls. So put on something green and consider yourself lucky for this St. Patricks Day episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts and stories connected to podc...
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March 3, 2025
Leprechaun is excited. St. Patricks Day is two weeks away and it falls on the next podcast release day. So… he wants everyone to start preparing NOW! So get a piece of paper and something to write down all the great tips he gives and start getting in the spirit of his favorite holiday and the arrival of spring. And mark your calendars for March 17 and our annual St Patrick’s Day episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to che...
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February 17, 2025
The podcast didn’t fall on Valentines Day this year but that didn’t stop our friend Cupid from calling in. Valentines most recognizable celebrity offers everyone some sure fire funny lines to help share or inspire love. We also hear the most rocking song from Istvan’s soon to be released kids album for the very first time. So get ready to rock on this lovey and maybe dovey episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Ist...
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February 3, 2025
We’re stuck inside and as a result Leprechaun has come down with a classic case of cabin fever. So Istvan and Toby help him, and all the listeners bored at home, have some indoor fun. Cool breakfast food based crafts, crazy news stories and riddles are all on today’s podcast to do list. So listen up and prepare to kick cabin fever to the curb on this here episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram f...
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January 20, 2025
It’s January here in Chicagoland and for once the weather matches the month. Meaning it’s freezing! So Istvan and Toby and Leprechaun are doing their best to think warm thoughts and make an extra spicy show. The guys are also stunned to find out Leprechaun has all kinds of celebrity friends after he makes a call to the special celebrity birthday boy they feature. So if you love it loud you’re going to love this red hot episode of I...
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January 6, 2025
We’re back! And better than ever with the first show of our fifth season. We are easing down the road into the first show of the year and sharing what we got for Christmas and what’s on deck for season 5. Also Toby and Leprechaun have a brand new installment of their wildly popular news segment “You Can’t Make This Up!” So get comfortable, grab some leftover holiday snacks and enjoy this season premier of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast...
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December 23, 2024
Yes it’s our yearly Christmas show, but that’s not all. It just so happens to be our New Years Eve party and our season finale. So you know what that means? Correct, we have to get moving and jam pack all of it in to this extra special episode in record time. So open your presents, throw some confetti and enjoy this festive season finale of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome po...
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December 9, 2024
It’s the most wonderful and hectic time of the year. And because of that Istvan almost forgot to record the podcast. He’s been locked in his basement for the last couple of weeks sifting through thousands of Lego’s to prepare for the Lego build videos he’s making for everyone. Fortunately he snapped out of it, (get it?) just in time to make this episode. So join the muti-tasking masses and enjoy this fast paced episode of Istvan’s ...
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November 25, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! We are celebrating this food filled holiday today and all week long. So put on your fancy eatin’ sweatpants, grab a plate and pull up a chair for this special holiday episode of Istvan’s Imaginary podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts and stories connected to podcast and beyond. Just search @iamistvan and be sure to follow his profile. Enjoy the show!
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November 11, 2024
Today we are still buzzing from Halloween and also from all the candy. So much so that Leprechaun tries to guess where Toby has hidden his secret stash. We’re also treated to more crazy news stories during Keanu Reeves favorite segment, You Can’t Make This Up. So grab a Snickers from the freezer and get ready for a fun sized episode of Istvan’s Imaginary Podcast. Be sure to check Istvan’s Instagram for lots of other awesome posts a...
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