The creators behind Yo Gabba Gabba!, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, are proving that great taste in music doesn’t stop at childhood. In a newly published conversation with Vulture, the longtime creative duo discusses what they watch and listen to with their own kids, and the answers stretch far beyond traditional children’s programming.

From bonding over Turnstile to revisiting Avatar: The Last Airbender, and sharing the timeless catalog of The Cure, Jacobs and Schultz make it clear that their homes are built around the same eclectic musical curiosity that shaped Yo Gabba Gabba! from the start.

That lifelong connection to music has always been central to the DNA of Yo Gabba Gabba! Since its original run, the show has introduced young audiences to artists across genres while making creativity feel accessible. Now, with the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ reboot Yo Gabba Gabbaland!, that mission continues for a new generation.

Season two of Yo Gabba Gabbaland! debuted last month on Apple TV+, expanding the show’s musical footprint with cameos from artists including Santigold, Sylvan Esso, CHVRCHES, and Silversun Pickups. The guest list reinforces what the show has always championed: kids deserve thoughtfully curated music, not watered-down versions of it.

For longtime fans of the franchise, the crossover between indie culture and children’s television has always been part of the magic. One of the most recent examples is the NPR Tiny Desk Concert collaboration featuring Thundercat, a performance that blends playful nostalgia with genuine musicianship. It’s the kind of unexpected pairing that feels completely on brand for Yo Gabba Gabba!’s creative philosophy.

As Jacobs and Schultz explain in their Vulture interview, the show has always been about building bridges between generations. Whether it’s hardcore bands, animated classics, post-punk icons, or GRAMMY-winning collaborators, the goal remains the same: expose kids to quality art early and let their curiosity grow from there.

With Yo Gabba Gabbaland! continuing to expand on Apple TV+ and the cultural footprint of Yo Gabba Gabba! reaching new audiences, the creators’ approach feels more relevant than ever. Good music, good storytelling, and a little weirdness go a long way, no matter what age you are.