Podcast / 18 May, 2026 / Ellie Thompson

Parental Control, Ep 131: Andy Day On Dinosaurs, Dad Life & Rock ’n’ Roll

Andy Day is one of the UK’s most recognisable faces in children’s television, best known for sparking curiosity through his hugely popular Andy’s Adventures series. But beyond the dinosaurs, safari trips and underwater explorations, Andy is also a musician, author, performer and all-round creative force.

On this episode of the My Baba Podcast, Ellie chats to Andy about life beyond the screen — from favourite films and bands to his real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, writing bestselling children’s books, and the brand new adventures currently in the works. If your family loves Andy, or you’re simply curious about the man behind the khakis, this is a joyful listen.

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About Andy Day

Andy Day is one of the best-known stars of preschool television. Andy is the star of multiple children’s programmes, most notably Andy’s Adventures, which spans dinosaurs, safari, aquatic, and global adventures. He is excited to be filming brand-new adventures that are going to be Dinoriffic! Alongside this, he is also the star of ‘Andy and the Band’, which features Andy’s real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, who have played hundreds of live shows and released over three albums. Andy is a BAFTA-nominated presenter, and his adventure shows have been nominated on numerous occasions.

He also performed in the BAFTA-winning show ‘As You Like It’ at Shakespeare’s Globe. Andy is also the author of the bestselling Dino Dad young fiction series, illustrated by Steven Lenton, and his picture book, Dylan the Dino Boy Saves Christmas, illustrated by Alex Patrick, was published in October 2025.

Instagram: @andyday81

Show Notes

Dino Racers: The Jungle Cup and The Lava Cup, by Andy Day. Illustrated by Alex Patrick. Availble from 18th June.

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