HELPSTERS - "CODY" and JORDAN GEARY INTERVIEW

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Your favourite “Helpsters” are back to share valuable tips and advice for your kids.

While kids are stuck at home for the sake of pandemic precautions, Apple TV+ has a few entertainment options for them to enjoy. Daytime Emmy-nominated Helpsters, the latest offering Sesame Workshop, returns for a second season on October 16th.

Cody and the Helpsters are a team of monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it's planning a party or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out - because everything starts with a plan.

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In Season Two of "Helpsters," preschoolers continue to explore the power of teamwork as puppets Cody, Scatter, Mr. Primm, and Heart join a cadre of new celebrity and musical guests to solve problems.

The Helpsters approach any challenge – from party-planning to magic trick mastery, and even mountain-climbing – with a can-do attitude, because everything starts with a plan Featured guest stars in the new season include Terry Crews, Danny Trejo, Gabby Douglas, Christopher Meloni, Richard Kind, Michael Ian Black, Janeane Garofalo, Michelle Buteau, and Judah Friedlander, with musical guests including Talib Kweili, Matt Berninger, Jason Mraz, K. Flay, Norah Jones, and Ingrid Michaelson.

Terry Crews on, Helpsters

Terry Crews on, Helpsters

The recipient of a Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Award and Common Sense Media Award, "Helpsters" has been recognized as "immersive, educational, and entertaining." The series teaches young viewers important lessons in pre-coding skills, and inspires self-confidence, collaboration, effective communication and much more. 

I spoke with Cody and Jordan Geary who directs development at Sesame Workshop about Helpsters and the best ways to make plans and help kids in today's world.