Stories for big feelings, sleepy nights and silly days.
Stories with purpose. Play with imagination.
Award-winning audio stories, colourful characters and little games that make growing up a little more fun.
Then $4.99/month after your 30-day free trial. Cancel any time.
2,290+ five-star ratings on Apple Podcasts
🏆 Australian Audio Award Winner: Best Children's Entertainment Podcast – Independent
Meet the crew
Ruby & Hat
Best friends with big imaginations, curious questions and a habit of turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures.
Favourite: Going on adventures together (and getting into a little bit of mischief).
Listen to Ruby & Hat's story
Hushleaf
A gentle koala who reminds little ears that it's okay to slow down, take a breath and be kind to yourself.
Favourite: A quiet moment in the treetops.
Listen to Hushleaf's story
Slumberlina
A dreamy, gentle character who helps little minds wind down and discover the magic of a good night's sleep.
Favourite: Soft pillows, sleepy thoughts and a little bit of bedtime magic.
Listen to Slumberlina's story
Ollie the Owl
A thoughtful owl who notices the little things, takes his time and finds something special in the everyday.
Favourite: Quiet discoveries and watching the world from his favourite branch.
Listen to Ollie's story
Banjo the Cluearoo
A curious clue-hunter who loves investigating, asking questions and following a mystery wherever it leads.
Favourite: Finding clues, digging in the dirt and crunching on carrots.
Listen to Banjo's story
Big Cousin Marnie
The imaginative big cousin who always has a story to tell, a world to explore and a way of making ordinary things feel extraordinary.
Favourite: Making up stories and taking little listeners on big adventures.
Listen to Marnie's storyWhat's in the Hat Business Club
Your child picks a mood. We suggest the story. They listen or colour or both! Done.
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- Watch them create
- Reward good behaviour (no sugar crashes)
Why join the Hat Business Club?
More than stories. A whole lot of little adventures.
Hat Business brings together award-winning audio stories, creative activities and playful experiences in one place.
No ads. No algorithms. No tracking for advertising. Just stories, creativity and plenty of Hat Business.
Simple pricing
$4.99 / month
after your 30-day free trial
- Full story library in all three moods
- Listen or colour along
- Cancel any time
Why families listen every week
So entertaining!
“This podcast is top notch! It is entertaining and teaches little life lessons along the way. My kids are 7, 10 and 11 and all enjoy it thoroughly”
Cheeky and Clever
“Hat and Ruby have some great fun and adventures. The Grandkids listen on repeat in the car on school pickups.”
Educational & Fun
“Love listening, Ruby has a big personality. Kids are learning without even knowing it.”
5 out of 5 from 13 club members
The real story
How it started
Hat Business was born on a sunny beach day when Ruby's hat popped off mid adventure while riding piggyback with her Aunty Stacey. That cheeky hat, the endless giggles, and a wild imagination turned into a world of stories, sunscreen wisdom, and unstoppable fun.
Meet Ruby
She's not just a kid, she's the CEO of fun, the queen of sunscreen reminders, and a pro at making the ordinary extraordinary. And honestly? She'd probably win “Most Likely to Make You Laugh While Covered in Sprinkles.”
Meet Hat
Hat isn't just a hat, it's the hat. Part wise old sage, part cheeky sidekick, and 100% committed to keeping Ruby sun-safe and stylish. Hat's got the quips, the courage, and the SPF-covered noggin to make every adventure unforgettable.
Award winners
Winner of Best Children's Entertainment Podcast – Independent at the Australian Audio Awards.
For schools and libraries
Screen-free stories for classrooms, early learning centres and libraries.
- Classroom-ready sample episodes
- Simple setup, nothing to install
- Flexible licences for classrooms or whole schools
Want to be in a story?
Send us your details and we might just make a story about your kids!
Get the free colouring booklet
Eight characters, one page each, plus a bedtime mood chart. Print it at home.