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Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

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On the Stories Podcast, we perform a new story for your children every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories like Peter Rabbit and even completely original works. Everything is G rated and safe for all ages. The perfect kids podcast for imaginative… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

The Demon and the Paper Pranks

March 29th, 2024

24:00

Today's episode is an adaptation of Sanmai no Ofuda written for us by friend of the show Michael Low. Michael works with us on our other show Stories RPG and he teaches online writing classes where kids get to build …

Blob Friends Forever: Episode 6

March 26th, 2024

25:07

Today we have the last installment of BFF Blob Friends Forever our new original chapter book style series. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes yet make sure to go back and listen to those first. This series …

Stories Podchats: Music Discussion

March 22nd, 2024

36:46

Today we have another fun podchats episode for you. In this discussion Dan, Amanda, and Kelsie discuss what got them into music, their experience …

Raggedy Ann and the Painter

March 15th, 2024

12:28

Today we have another story about Raggedy Ann and her friends, written by Johnny Gruelle, adapated by Daniel Hinds.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname …

Blob Friends Forever: Episode 5

March 12th, 2024

30:25

Today we have the next installment of BFF Blob Friends Forever our new original chapter book style series. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes yet make sure to go back and listen to those first. This series …

A Midsummer Night's Dream

March 8th, 2024

22:53

Today's episode is a classic, adapted for audio by Daniel Hinds. First written by William Shakespeare and adapted for children by E. Nesbit.

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Blob Friends Forever: Episode 4

March 5th, 2024

31:09

Today we have the next installment of BFF Blob Friends Forever our new original chapter book style series. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes yet make sure to go back and listen to those first. This series …

Up on the Wall: Humpty Dumpty with a twist

March 1st, 2024

12:23

Today we have an adaptation of a classic story written by our friend Melly Victor the host of Stoop Kids Stories.

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Blob Friends Forever: Episode 3

February 27th, 2024

30:59

Today we have the next installment of BFF Blob Friends Forever our new original chapter book style series. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes yet make sure to go back and listen to that one first. This …

Pandora’s Box

February 23rd, 2024

15:27

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek Myth. This story goes great with “Prometheus Steals the Fire.” You can find it in our feed or the link below!   

Blob Friends Forever: Episode 2

February 20th, 2024

22:52

Today we have the next installment of BFF Blob Friends Forever our new original chapter book style series. If you haven't listened to episode 1 yet make sure to go back and listen to that one first. This series is aimed …

Raggedy Ann Washed and Flown!

February 16th, 2024

17:08

Today's episode is adapted from Raggedy Anne Stories by John Gruelle. Follow along for another fun adventure with Raggedy Anne and her friends.

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Blob Friends Forever: Episode 1

February 13th, 2024

21:49

Today we have the first episode in a new original chapter book style series we're doing called BFF Blob Friends Forever. This series is aimed at our …

Town Mouse Country Mouse

February 9th, 2024

17:59

Today's story is hosted by our friend Danny from the Danny Go! Youtube channel. We're excited to be able to work with Danny on this story and we are big fans of his videos. In today's story 2 mice, one from the country …

The Wind in the Willows: The River Bank

February 6th, 2024

20:15

Today's story is adapted from Kenneth Grahame. Join us as a mole goes outside of his comfort zone and has a wonderful adventure on a boat ride with a …

The Founder’s Feather: A Spellbinders Story

February 2nd, 2024

35:18

Today's story is another installment in the Spellbinders series written by Molly Murphy writer, producer, and composer for Dorktales Storytime. Join …

Little Mouse Cleaning House

January 26th, 2024

14:40

Today's episode is an adaptation of a story by Beatrix Potter. Follow along to hear the story of Mrs. Tittlemouse, a very tidy little mouse!

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The Kittens Who Cried Treats

January 23rd, 2024

13:53

today's story is a cautionary tale about the value of honesty. Follow along for a cute tale about a couple kittens who couldn't help themselves when …

Red vs. Blue: The Crying Oni

January 19th, 2024

22:42

Today's episode is an adaptation of a story by Hirota Hamada. Follow along for a story about two misunderstood creatures, and friendships, old and …

Raggedy Ann's Great Dog Rescue

January 12th, 2024

15:13

Today's story is adapted from Johnny Gruelle. Follow along to find out how Raggedy Ann and friends find Marcella's missing dog Fido.

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The Tale of MRS. Tiggy-Winkle Who is Definitely Not a Hedgehog

January 9th, 2024

14:50

Today's episode is another classic tale adapted from Beatrix Potter. Lucie is always losing her gloves and scarf when she goes out side to play. …

Nisse

January 5th, 2024

14:42

Today's story is inspired by Scandinavian legend. Legend says that around the solstice the Nisse like to come, they're hungry little critters that …

Stories Podchats: End of the Year Wrap-up

December 29th, 2023

31:08

Today we have another Podchats episode for you! Dan, Amanda, and Kelsie discuss all the exciting things that happened to them during the year, and their plans wishes and hopes for 2024.

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Why Bears Have Stumpy Tails

December 26th, 2023

19:11

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic folk tale. Brida the bear used to have a long luxurious tail, fluffy and elegant. Follow along to find …

A Christmas Carol

December 22nd, 2023

25:47

Today's episode is the classic Charles Dickens story adapted for kids by Daniel Hinds.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians …

The Marathon Medal: A Spellbinders Story

December 15th, 2023

34:40

Today we have another installment in the Spellbinders series brought to us by Molly Murphy of the Dork Tales Story Time Podcast. In today's episode …

The Squirrel Piggy Bank

December 12th, 2023

14:40

Today's story is adapted from a story by Beatrix Potter. Timmy Tiptoes and his wife Goody were squirrels trying to get everything ready for winter. …

Stories Podchats: Christmas Movie Bracket

December 8th, 2023

42:11

Today Brock Rackets has cooked up another fun bracket for you all. We're going through the top 16 Christmas movies! Who will be the winner?!?! Follow …

Raggedy Ann

December 1st, 2023

14:18

Today's episode is the story of Raggedy Ann adapted by Daniel Hinds from Stories by Johnny Gruelle.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity …

Beetle's Boots

November 28th, 2023

16:22

Today's story is adapted from a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Follow along as a little beetle travels the world in search of something …

The Cat and the Roly-Poly Pudding

November 24th, 2023

17:03

Amanda is back!!!! We know you all have been asking how she's doing everything is great with our new mommy and little baby and now she's back to recording stories for you all. Today's story is an adaptation of a story …

Always Invite Goblins

November 17th, 2023

18:48

Today's story is a cautionary tale for those of you out there with upcoming parties and family gatherings planned. Don't forget to invite the goblins!

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The Suitable Spoon: A Spellbinders Story

November 14th, 2023

34:52

Today we have another installment in the Spellbinders series from Molly Murphy. This time Alice and Octavia are off on an adventure in the woods …

King of the Birds

November 10th, 2023

16:03

Today's episode is adapted from folk lore, follow along to hear about the great gathering of the birds and how they selected their leader, the king …

Stories Podchats: Pokemon Starters

November 3rd, 2023

33:15

Today we have a special podchats episode for you. We heard the calls for more Pokemon talk so we've brough back our resident poke-master Abner along with Greg and Andrew to discuss the best starter pokemon in each …

The Cat's Masterpiece

October 31st, 2023

21:17

Today's story was adapted from a Fable by Mark Twain. Follow along to hear this heart-warming story about a very artistic cat!

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The Outsider

October 27th, 2023

16:42

Today's story is a spooky one for Halloween season, adapted from HP Lovecraft. The story is adapted to be age appropriate but is still quite spooky so please, parents of younger children, give it a listen first.

Check …

Ginger and Nutmeg

October 20th, 2023

15:33

Today's story is an adaptation of a Beatrix Potter story about a tiny little village shop where animals and dolls and toys alike did their shopping. …

Pajama the Llama

October 17th, 2023

19:06

Today's story is about a very nice very friendly Llama who had a little bit of a procrastination problem. Follow along to find out how Pajama learns …

Stories Podchats: With Whiz Quizzley

October 13th, 2023

23:36

Today we have another podchats episode for you and Whiz Quizzley is back! This time he has some more riveting riddles for us and some other fun games. Don't miss it!

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games …

Girl Tales: Zala Breaks the Curse

October 6th, 2023

19:44

Today we're posting an episode from our friends at Girl Tales Podcast. Girl Tales is a Webby Award winning kids' podcast of feminist stories. Search for “Girl Tales” to find & listen to Girl Tales wherever you get …

Stormalong and His Ends

October 3rd, 2023

13:46

Today we have for you a 3 in 1 American Tall Tale special. Listen along as we tell 3 of the many different versions of how Old Stormalong met his end, each more fantastical than the last!

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Zeus and Baucis

September 29th, 2023

15:45

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth, follow along as Zeus and Hermes teach the wealthy folks in the village of Tyana a lesson about …

Stories Podchats: Video Games

September 22nd, 2023

36:33

Today we are discussing video games and gaming with family at the request of many of our listeners. Along for the discussion are friends of the show Greg and Abner. Greg is the voice of Mick Munter along with most of …

The Dragonslayers (Full Story)

September 19th, 2023

55:26

This is the full story, parts 1 and 2 in one episode. Today's episode is an exciting tale about a dragon being transported into the real world. …

Wherwell Cockatrice

September 15th, 2023

15:53

Today's story is an adaptation of an old English legend. Follow along to hear the legend of the Wherwell Cockatrice and how it was finally defeated …

Tommy Tinner

September 8th, 2023

14:37

Today's story is an adaptation of an old Cornish Folktale. Tommy Tinner is working on a farm for the summer and the farmer keeps promising him …

Del the Gazelle

September 5th, 2023

21:31

Today's story comes to us from friend of the show Will Martin. Del the Gazelle isn't quite like the other Gazelles, so she decides to see what it's …

Clippo!

September 1st, 2023

18:33

Today's story is inspired by the philosophy of Nick Bostrom. Follow along as Nick the inventor learns an important lesson about the responsibility of …

Stories Podchats: Back to School

August 25th, 2023

46:37

The start of the school year is just around the corner! Come chat with Dan, Kelsie, and Amanda about everything back to school! From gear and clothes …

Careless Jack and the Silent Girl

August 22nd, 2023

14:19

Today's story is an adaptation of an English Folktale. Follow along as two children form an unlikely friendship.

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Starsworn: Bastion Bound

August 18th, 2023

42:42

Today we're bringing you the first episode in the new arc of Starsworn with Max Goodname! The rest of the story will be over at our sister podcast Stories RPG from now on. Find our new feed at the link below and enjoy …

Mr. Frog's Feast

August 11th, 2023

13:23

Today's episode is an adaptation of a classic from Beatrix Potter. Follow along as Mr Frog has a very interesting day when he decides to go fishing.

The Fairy Garden Thief

August 8th, 2023

19:28

Today's episode was written by Lexi Donahue. Follow along as Blake and Harper attempt to catch a thief in their garden!

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Stories Podchats: Ice Cream Truck Bracket

August 4th, 2023

40:52

Today Brock Rackets is back to talk brackets with Amanda and Kelsie. This time we're talking about favorite ice cream truck treats. Listen in to find out what we think is the best ice cream truck novelty treat ever.

The Curious Cups: A Spellbinders Story

July 28th, 2023

34:17

Today we have a new Spellbinders story from our friend Molly Murphy. Follow along as Alice and Octavia search for another artifact at Alice's Alice …

Bloom Bloom Butterfly

July 25th, 2023

13:49

Today's story is about a very special caterpillar who is always getting teased by a particularly mean ant. Follow along to find out what happens to …

The Dragonslayers Part 2

July 21st, 2023

26:55

Today's episode is the conclusion of our story from last week. Follow along to find out how Sam, his father, and the Haverhill firefighters manage to …

The Dragonslayers

July 14th, 2023

31:03

Today's episode is an exciting tale about a dragon being transported into the real world. Follow along as Sam goes out for his first call as a …

Stories Podchats: Episode 500 Special!

July 11th, 2023

1:00:07

Today we have a very special podchats episode for you all. This is our 500th episode!! It's been a long and wonderful journey and we couldn't have …

Dog King and the Borf of Yoolye (rebroadcast)

July 7th, 2023

25:00

Today we're publishing a throw back Dog King episode for the 4th of July. Follow along with Dog King and the gang as they deal with the scary fire …

Fairies and Goblins of the Gump

June 30th, 2023

14:49

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Cornish Folktale. Come along to Cornwall to hear about the Faries and Goblins of the Gump!

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Dog King and the Perfect Present Problem

June 27th, 2023

20:28

It's Rambo's bithday! Dog King and the crew are throwing a birthday part for Rambo and Cranberry the cat is having trouble finding the perfect gift.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn …

Don McPond and the Case of the Burgled Berries

June 23rd, 2023

21:18

Today we have another story in the Don McPond series inspired by and written in the style of the beloved Encyclopedia Brown mysteries. Follow along …

Transdimensional High Part 4: Mayhem at the Magi-Mall!

June 16th, 2023

31:19

Today's episode is the next in the Transdimensional High series written by Michael Low from luckoflegends.com and of course our new Stories RPG podcast.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like …

The Dwarf With No Beard

June 13th, 2023

18:27

Today we have an episode about a tribe of proud dwarves living in a mighty mountain called Cragwater. Dwarves in Cragwater are very proud of their …

Partners in Grime: Gator Gus's Gulf 'n Golf

June 9th, 2023

50:35

Today's episode comes to us from our sister podcast Stories RPG. Partners in Grime is a short 2 part arc where we play as goblins in the modern day world, hiding from hoomanz, pranking, and generally getting into …

Transdimensional High Part 3: Mayhem at the Magi-Mall!

June 2nd, 2023

26:13

Today's episode is the next in the Transdimensional High series written by Michael Low from luckoflegends.com and of course our new Stories RPG …

Stories Podchats: The Wylderwood with Special Guest Joseph Montibello

May 30th, 2023

46:46

Today we have a very special Podchats episode for you, Dan and Joeseph Montibello answer your questions about the Wylderwood series!

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The Best Summer Ever

May 26th, 2023

16:19

Today's story comes to us from our friend Rebecca Cunningham of the Girl Tales podcast. Ginnie and her brother Ambrose were all ready for what they …

A Friend in Need

May 19th, 2023

16:43

Today's story is about a fox and a turtle, unlikely friends living in the jungles of India. One day while hanging out at their favorite place in the …

The Wylderwood Book 3: Chapter 5

May 16th, 2023

43:17

Today we have the final installment of Book 3 of The Wylderwood. In this extra long episode we see the exciting conclusion to the story surrounding Wax and the halfling prison camp where their family is being held. …

The Tiger's Paw

May 12th, 2023

19:59

Today's story was written for us by Chad Chenail of the Girl Tales podcast. Follow along in this story as 2 unlikely friends help each other and help …

The Wylderwood Book 3: Chapter 4

May 9th, 2023

24:12

Today we have another installment in the Wylderwood series. In chapter 4 Wax meets some interesting beings while staking out the prison, and their friends try to track them down so that they can help.

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The Giants & the Golden Egg: A Spellbinders Story

May 5th, 2023

33:55

Today we have another story in the Spellbinders series from Molly Murphy. Tune in to find out what kind of fairy tale artifact Alice and Octavia are …

The Wylderwood Book 3: Chapter 3

May 2nd, 2023

21:03

Today we have another installment in the Wylderwood series. In chapter 3 while the crew is making camp again, Wax tells the story of how they came to the Wylderwood and ended up on this adventure with the rest of them.

Flying North

April 28th, 2023

15:56

Today's story is an original story written by Daniel Hinds. Rory and Maya are two little puddle duck sisters trying to find their way home from …

The Wylderwood Book 3: Chapter 2

April 25th, 2023

20:35

Today's episode is another chapter in the Wylderwood series. In chapter 2 the group is just setting out on the next leg of their journey. One evening telling stories around their campfire they finally get Gothak to open …

The Wylderwood Book 3: Chapter 1

April 21st, 2023

32:11

We have new Wylderwood episodes!! Today is the first episode of our continuation of the Wylderwood story. We have a quick recap at the beginning of …

Wylderwood Book 2 (rebroadcast)

April 19th, 2023

3:12:37

Today week we're doing a review of the Wylderwood series before a brand new episode comes out on Friday.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and …

Wylderwood Book 1 (rebroadcast)

April 19th, 2023

2:36:13

Today week we're doing a review of the Wylderwood series before a brand new episode comes out on Friday.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and …

Heather and the School of Hard Talks

April 14th, 2023

21:03

Today's story is an original written by our friend Dr. Emily Kline. Heather and her friend Bediha uncover a sinister plot devised by their 5th grade …

Stormalong and the Kraken

April 11th, 2023

23:25

Today's story is an adaptation of an American Tall Tale. Stormalong is a larger than life (quite literally) ship captain in early America. Follow …

Ice and Fire on the Lonely Road

April 7th, 2023

24:34

Today's story is an adaptation of a Jack London story and was written for you by our friend Will Martin. Follow along to find out if Bert Crunch the …

The Clever Cat & Her Misbehaving Boots: A Spellbinders Story

March 31st, 2023

28:40

Today's story is another installment in the wonderful Spellbinders series from our friend Molly Murphy from Dorktales Storytime. In this episode one …

BunnAmigos

March 28th, 2023

21:01

Today's episode comes to us from our friends at Ashy Feet Entertainment. Bunn Amigos is about a group of fact-finding bunny explorers on a global …

St. Patrick and the Snakes

March 24th, 2023

15:34

Today's story is in honor of St. Patrick's day. We combined several Christian stories of St Patrick to bring you this fun story of how he got the snakes out of Ireland.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play …

The Tale of Holla and Gigi

March 17th, 2023

22:31

Today's story comes to us from our friend Melly from Stoop Kids Stories podcast. The story is an adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max …

Stories Podchats: Marvel Heroes Bracket

March 14th, 2023

1:09:14

Today's episode is another bracket from your favorite bracket-oligist Brock Rackets. Today we're doing one that everyone has been asking for... …

The Girl With Feathers

March 10th, 2023

13:33

Today's story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, our friend and the Founder and Host of Girl Tales the magical podcast where fairytales, myths, and legends are reimagined with modern, brave, and adventurous girls at the …

Don McPond Turtle Detective

March 3rd, 2023

17:33

Today's episode is inspired by and written in the style of the beloved Encyclopedia Brown mysteries. Follow along to learn about Don McPond the very …

The Brave Chicken

February 28th, 2023

16:22

Today's episode was written by Chad Chenail. On Mrs. MacDonald's farm there is a very brave chicken. This is the story of her first few days, and how she got to be so brave.

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the …

Dough, Ray, Mina

February 24th, 2023

16:57

Today's episode is based on an old English folktale. Ray the baker is the only baker in town, and he's pretty greedy. Follow along to find out how …

Paul Bunyan and the Beesquitos

February 17th, 2023

17:18

Today's episode is an adaptation of an American tall tale. Paul Bunyan tries to solve the problem of the gigantic mosquitos plaguing his lumberjack …

African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo: The Handkerchief

February 14th, 2023

14:19

Join Miss Jo Jo as her magic jeep travels to a faraway land, where you’ll meet a wise girl named Zakia. After becoming the king’s advisor, Zakia must find a way to save him when a sticky situation arises. To find out …

Firefly and the Gigacity Guardians: Enter the Guardians

February 10th, 2023

53:34

Listen to the rest of the episodes here: https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Introducing the newest series from Stories RPG The Gigacity Guardians. This is the first official episode of Gigacity Guardians, join us in …

Beefsteak the Hero Dog

February 3rd, 2023

14:01

Today's episode is inspired by a true story from 1908 France. There are an alarming amount of people falling into the river in Paris, luckily they have Beefsteak the Newfie hero dog to help retrieve people from the …

Peter Rabbit and the Scarecrow

January 31st, 2023

16:27

Today's episode was adapted from a story by Beatrix Potter. Today we're going on an adventure with cousins Benjamin bunny, and Peter Rabbit. Follow …

The Tale of Tom Kitten

January 27th, 2023

13:02

Today's episode is adapted from a story by Beatrix Potter. Follow along to hear about Tom Kitten, his sisters Mittens and Moppet, and all the …

Jemima Puddle Duck

January 20th, 2023

16:15

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Beatrix Potter story. Follow along as Jemima decides that she wants to hatch her own eggs, but gets into …

Stories Podchats: New Year New Games

January 17th, 2023

33:14

Today's episode is another installment of Stories Podchats! Today Wizz Quizzly will be introducing a couple new games for the crew to play as well as talking about what everyone got up to over winter break, Christmas …

Catch of the Day

January 13th, 2023

20:24

Today's story is an adaptation of a Brother’s Grimm fairy tale. Bream and Trudy live a simple life in a shack by the sea, until one day Bream catches …

Nian the Beast of Chinese New Year! (rebroadcast)

January 6th, 2023

24:35

Today we're doing a rebroadcast of one of our favorite New Years stories Nian the Beast of Chinese New Year! Enjoy!

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it …

The Peppermint Predicament - A Spellbinders Story

January 3rd, 2023

31:54

Today we have another story with Alice and Octavia the Spellbinders. This story was written by our friend Molly Murphy, writer, producer and composer …

Tikvah and the Oil

December 30th, 2022

19:04

Today's episode was written for us by friend of the show, Andy Rosen. Tikvah and the Oil is a Hanukkah story, follow along to learn about the miracle …

Stories Podchats: Holiday Episode 2022

December 24th, 2022

26:56

We're back again with another podchats episode. Today we're talking about holiday traditions and how we spend our time over the holidays. Enjoy!

Draw …

Gift of the Magpie

December 23rd, 2022

17:25

Today's story is about two magpies Della and Jimbo. They each want to get something amazing for the other as a present for Christmas but they find that they'll have to give up something as well.

Draw us a picture of what …

Girl Tales: Tír na nÓg

December 20th, 2022

17:28

Today's episode comes to us from our friends over at Girl Tales podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us …

Syd’s Snow Day

December 16th, 2022

14:25

Today's episode is about a kid named Syd. With an impending math quiz Syd is hoping for a snow day, and luckily their wish comes true! Follow along …

Tailor Tales

December 9th, 2022

16:56

Today's episode was inspired by “The Tailor of Gloucester” by Beatrix Potter. Taylor the tailor owned a little shop called the Hem and Haw in a little town called Gloucester. He didn't have a ton of business until one …

Fishing Lessons

December 6th, 2022

13:40

Today's story is based on the old adage "If you give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." …

Winnie the Pooh and the Heffalumps

December 2nd, 2022

19:23

Today we have another story from the Hundred Acre Wood. This time Pooh and Piglet decide they are going to catch a Heffalump and devise a clever …

Dog King and the First Feast Float

November 24th, 2022

27:33

Dog King and the gang are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Follow along to find out how their feast is almost ruined, and how Dog King saves the day, …

Cats and Robbers

November 22nd, 2022

15:56

Today's episode is an adaptation of a classic Welsh myth. It seems that something fishy is going on at the Cat's Paw inn and Huw a skilled wizard and …

Mick Munter and the Rowdy Riddles

November 18th, 2022

22:48

Today we have a brand new Mick Munter adventure for you. This time the Monsta hunta extraordinaire is headed to Memphis Tennessee where there are reports of something odd going on at a large pyramid that has been …

The Rez Episode 1 Part 1

November 11th, 2022

17:44

Meet Preen who needs to be the most influential influencer who ever influenced, Sav who just wants to find out what happened to her Gran, and JEF, the AI who wants to run the world. The Rez takes place in a distant …

Scaredy Cat

November 8th, 2022

15:05

Today's episode is about a lion named Musa. Lions generally don't have anything to be afraid of, listen along to find out what terrifying creature manages to scare the mane off of Musa.

Draw us a picture of what …

Smash and Grab at the Dollhouse

November 4th, 2022

14:23

Today's story is about a couple of mice named Tim and Hunny. They were new parents and their baby was having trouble sleeping. Thinking that their …

Singing Sparrow

October 28th, 2022

14:55

Today's story is about a bossy little bird named Betty. Betty thought she was in charge of everyone and everything and was always bossing everyone around. Listen along to find out how she learns a valuable lesson.

Draw …

Winnie The Pooh's Party

October 25th, 2022

15:19

Christopher Robin is throwing a party for Pooh, for being the best bear in all the world, and also for being a hero and saving Piglet from the big …

Stories Podchats: Halloween Candy Bracket

October 21st, 2022

44:41

Today's Episode is our very first video podchats episode!!! Join us on YouTube https://youtu.be/X3FidYIV0P0 to watch, and don't forget to like and subscribe, our YouTube channel has tons of awesome content. Today we're …

Duckbill's Dew

October 14th, 2022

21:17

Today's story is about a bush plane pilot named Mallory “Mallard” McCoy. Listen along as Mallory and his trusty DHC-2, lovingly named Duckbill's Dew, are hired to perform a daring rescue.

Draw us a picture of what …

The Poison Apple: A Spellbinders Story

October 11th, 2022

29:14

Today's episode is the second in a new and exciting series call The Spellbinders, brought to you by Molly Murphy and the team at Dorktales Storytime. …

Thor and the Stolen Hammer

October 7th, 2022

20:11

Today's episode is about everyone's favorite Norse god Thor. Thor has his beloved hammer Mjölnir stolen from him in the night. Follow along to find …

Flopsy Bunnies

September 30th, 2022

12:44

Today's story is about a family of bunnies called the Flopsies. Follow along as Benjamin and his kids find themselves in a tight spot after falling …

Peter and Penny Rabbit - Sleep Series

September 27th, 2022

20:56

Today we're excited to share with you our new show on Wondery Plus. Introducing Stories Podcast Sleep Series, all of your favorite stories from the podcast read in a calm and soothing voice over dreamy soundscapes and …

Winnie the Pooh: Piglet and the Flood

September 23rd, 2022

20:33

Today's story comes to us once again from the Hundred Acre Woods. It's been raining for days with no end in sight and Piglet is getting worried about …

Winnie the Pooh: The North Pole

September 16th, 2022

23:07

Today's story comes to us from the Hundred Acre Woods, where pooh and his friends are going on an "Expotition" to find the North Pole. Follow along …

The Little Acorn - Rebroadcast

September 13th, 2022

13:22

The air has changed and Mother Oak knows that it's finally the season for all her acorn babies to fall out of the tree and make their own way in the world. But the littlest acorn, Hazel, is scared! Can she just stay an …

Cap The Coolest Capybara

September 9th, 2022

23:04

Today's episode comes to us courtesy of friend of the show Will Martin. Cap the Capybara is the chillest animal in the whole rain forest, and he …

Stories Podchats: Disney Duos Bracket

September 2nd, 2022

37:06

Brock Rackets is back with another amazing bracket! Today we're doing Disney Duos, listen along and cheer for your favorite Disney teams as we try to find out who is the best 1-2 punch in the game.

Draw us a picture of …

Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore's Birthday

August 30th, 2022

20:36

Today's episode comes to us from the Hundred Acre Wood. Today is Eeyore's Birthday!! Follow along as Pooh, Piglet and Christopher Robin try to cheer …

Croc and Plover

August 26th, 2022

13:54

Today's story is a tale about a gigantic crocodile named Mash. Mash was this biggest, meanest croc in the Nile, and he could eat anything. …

Marathon

August 19th, 2022

18:25

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth. When Athens is under attack by the Persian army Callimachus and Miltiades take the entire Athenian …

Bubee's Brisket

August 16th, 2022

12:53

Today's story is about a girl named Julia, and her family's old secret brisket recipe. Julia is the 4th generation to learn how to make the top …

Winnie the Pooh, Kanga and Roo

August 12th, 2022

23:20

Today's episode comes to you from the hundred acre wood. This time Pooh, Rabbit, and Piglet have some new neighbors and devise a clever plan to get rid of them. Of course it all goes wrong and everyone ends up being …

Stories Podchats: Cereal Bracket

August 5th, 2022

34:24

Today's episode is another installment of Stories Podchats. Join Amanda, Kelsie, and of course Brock Rackets as they bust through another exciting …

Cock a Doodle Dude

August 2nd, 2022

15:38

Today's story is an adaptation of a Greek myth. The Greek God of war Ares was predictably at war and he gave his top lieutenant Alectryon an …

The Magic Pinecone

July 29th, 2022

24:07

Today's story was written by friend of the show Lexi Donahue. The story is about a girl named Spitha and her cat Lumi. Follow along as Spitha and …

Wake Up and Snail the Roses

July 22nd, 2022

17:30

Today's episode is about a snail named Norman and a group of roses in a garden. Follow along as roses Blush and Bashful learn a difficult lesson …

A Watched Pot

July 19th, 2022

15:44

Today's episode was written by our friend Maurice Poplar. Follow along as Spotty the squirrel and Bunch Beaver learn that cooking takes patience and …

Stories Podchats: New Games Jamboree

July 15th, 2022

25:21

Today's episode is another installment of Stories Podchats, join Amanda, Kelsie, and Dan... I mean Wiz Quizzley for 3 new puzzler games.

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, …

Piglet and Pooh Hunt for a Woozle

July 8th, 2022

13:34

Today's episode is another in the series from A. A. Milne about Winnie the Pooh, his friends, and the hundred acre wood. Listen along as Pooh and Piglet track some elusive Woozles... or Wizzles... or maybe grandfathers, …

Bearly a Dog

July 5th, 2022

17:49

Today's story is about a dog named Princess Alabaster Mackenzie the Fifth who had a very privileged life living with her humans. Despite how well she was treated though Ali thought there might be something better out …

The Spellbinders

July 1st, 2022

23:31

This story was written by Molly Murphy, writer, producer and composer for Dorktales Storytime. In today's story a girl named Alice happens upon a …

The Dragon's Hoard

June 24th, 2022

21:11

Today's story is about a city at the foot of a mountain that is being plagued by a great and terrible dragon. Follow along as the city folk learn …

Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore's Lost Tail

June 21st, 2022

14:58

Today's episode is another story about the hundred acre wood and that wonderful honey obsessed bear Winnie the Pooh. In this story Pooh Bear finds …

Alexander and the Great Mistake

June 17th, 2022

14:02

Today's episode comes to us from Jacob Rozencwaig, the host of the Curious Kid Podcast. In this episode we tell the amazing story of Alexander Fleming and the mistake he made that turned out to be so great that it …

The Tale of the Beauty Who Chose to Sleep

June 10th, 2022

31:29

Today's story is brought to you by Dan Wendelin of the Stories for Wonderful Children Podcast. It's an adaptation of a classic fairy tale which you …

Ginny the Red Cat Fox

June 7th, 2022

13:00

Today's story is brought to you by Crystal Skillman, a playwright and fictional podcast writer. Ginny is one special cat, she's getting pretty old …

The Dragon Among Us

June 3rd, 2022

23:44

Today's episode is brought to us by the team at the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast. Follow along as Crayton the dragon and his adopted sibling Kaze …

Transdimensional High Part 2

May 27th, 2022

28:10

Today's story comes to us from Michael Low from Luck of Legends. In part two of this story Petra concludes her first day at her new school and makes …

Transdimensional High Part 1

May 24th, 2022

20:28

Today's story comes to us from Michael Low from Luck of Legends. Petra was a gorgon, and she was starting at a new school for monsters and aliens and …

Apollo: Dragon and Dolphin

May 20th, 2022

18:33

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth. Zeus is once again meddling in the affairs of his children. This time Apollo is in his sights. …

The Dog Who Wasn't Useful (rebroadcast)

May 13th, 2022

8:55

There is a happy farm with happy farmers and happy animals and one sad dog. The dog doesn't feel useful...but he may be surprised. (Spoiler alert: …

Kongji and Patji

May 10th, 2022

25:08

Today's story is about a young girl named Kongji who lived in a small village in Korea. Kongji had a pretty mean step-mother and step-sister and they treated her poorly even though she was such a kind and caring girl. …

Mountains and Me

May 6th, 2022

14:47

Today's episode is about a girl named Marie, also known as Beeline to her hiking friends. Marie Beeline absolutely loves hiking but no one she knows …

Stories Podchats: Riddles

April 29th, 2022

20:59

Today we have another episode of Stories Podchats. Wizz Quizley is here to give us some serious brain burnin' puzzles. Follow along and see if you …

Lydia and Little Red Riding Hood

April 26th, 2022

15:39

Today's episode is about a little girl named Lydia and her cat Smudge. Lydia wakes up to find that her cat is actually talking to her and needs her help. Lydia, Smudge and some familiar friends team up to rescue Little …

Honeystuckle

April 22nd, 2022

12:34

Today's episode is about grizzly bear named Bruin and a special treat he found one day. Bruin decided to put his special treat aside for dessert and went off fishing. Meanwhile some greedy bugs show up to steal his …

What You Need to Bloom

April 15th, 2022

17:00

Today's story is an original co-written by Amanda Weldin and Daniel Hinds. Follow along as Tommy, the youngest of 3 in his family, tries to find his …

The Secret Origins of the Tooth Fairy (rebroadcast)

April 12th, 2022

12:52

Today's story is a re-release of one of our very first episodes. This episode is on Amazon as an e-book as well, so you can find it there or on …

Frog Boy the Boy Frog

April 8th, 2022

19:54

Today's story is about a boy who everyone called Frog Boy. He spent his days in the wet and wild of the swamp, but one day he had a run in with a …

Burrito the Donkey

April 1st, 2022

12:30

Today's episode is an adaptation of an aesop's fable in which a father and daughter are taking their donkey into town to go to the farmer's market and buy some rhubarb. Along the way the father learns that you can't try …

Tumble en Espanol: ¿Qué pasaría si no hubiera Luna?

March 30th, 2022

13:42

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué pasaría si de repente la Luna desapareciera? Resulta que la Luna es mucho más importante para la vida del planeta …

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 2

March 29th, 2022

43:09

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we …

New Youtube Channel

March 25th, 2022

0:48

Hello! We wanted to let you all know that we’ve just launched our official youtube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you’ve ever wanted to read along with us, these videos are just for you! They feature the text …

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 1

March 25th, 2022

34:37

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we …

Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit's Burrow

March 18th, 2022

14:52

Today's story is another one from our favorite honey obsessed bear, Winnie the Pooh. Follow along as Pooh Bear learns that moderation is key, …

Pizza Raccoons!!

March 15th, 2022

20:59

Today's story is about a raccoon named Bandit, and his group of mischievous friends. Follow along as Bandit and his friends attempt to steal some …

One Big Mitten

March 11th, 2022

13:46

Today's story is an old classic Ukrainian Folktale. A little boy named Olek wanted to go out and play during one of the coldest winters in memory. He …

Chatter the Squirrel

March 4th, 2022

15:15

Today's episode is about a squirrel named Chatter. He was a red squirrel and he was a sneaky thief. Follow along as he learns that stealing is wrong …

Wanda Walgood, Wandering Witch (rebroadcast)

March 1st, 2022

34:25

Today's story is a rebroadcast of a fan favorite. Wanda Walgood is a very good little witch, except for one thing: Her aunts can never get her to …

For Want of a Nail

February 25th, 2022

12:39

Today's episode is an adaptation of an old proverb. Follow along as Rob the blacksmith's apprentice learns the value of taking pride in your work, no …

The Cat and the Fox

February 18th, 2022

14:10

Today's episode is Adapted from an Aesop’s fable. Follow along as a cat named George makes friends with a very braggy fox.

Draw us a picture of what …

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Bees Tree

February 15th, 2022

13:22

Today's story is about a lovable bear named Winnie the Pooh. Winnie lives in the 100 acre forest with his friends and he absolutely loves honey. …

African Folktales with Miss Jojo: The Lying Cow

February 11th, 2022

11:55

Today's episode comes to us from African Folktales with Miss Jojo. If you like this story and want to hear more, just search African Folktales with …

The Wylderwood Book 2: Chapter 7 Part 2

February 4th, 2022

48:53

Today we're brining you the next installment of the Wylderwood series. Listen in for the exciting conclusion of last week's episode. 

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and …

Stories Podchats: Disney Villain Bracket

February 1st, 2022

47:02

Today we're bringing you another episode of Stories Podchats. Amanda, Kelsie and Da... I mean Brock Rackets, will be discussing the most villainous villains ever to grace the big screen. 

Draw us a picture of what …

The Wylderwood Book 2: Chapter 7 Part 1

January 28th, 2022

49:46

Today we're brining you the next installment of the Wylderwood series. Follow along as your favorite group of young fantasy heroes escorts the tads …

Beaver Bridger Builder

January 21st, 2022

15:47

Today's episode is about a colony of beavers living in a deep piece of forest, and of course, they had their river. Some young kits were swimming …

The Eagle of the Khan

January 18th, 2022

13:24

Today's episode is about the infamous Genghis Khan and his eagle friend. The Khan and his eagle are out hunting but don't have any luck. On the way …

The Dragon's Gifts

January 14th, 2022

38:28

Today's episode is the story that we based our live show on. On yule tide eve, Twins Marta and Kurt climb up a mountain in search of gifts that are …

Belly Rebellion

January 7th, 2022

15:04

Today's episode was inspired by a Latin fable. All the different parts of the body were gathered together in discussion. Follow along as we find out …

New Years Goblins

January 4th, 2022

13:29

Today's episode is about the Kallikantzaroi…also known as the New Years Goblins. They spent most of the year underground but they were allowed on the surface only twelve days, between Christmas and the Epiphany on …

No Place Like Home

December 31st, 2021

15:31

Today's story is set in ancient Greece and is about a water nymph named Chelone. She was shy and an introvert, which means she preferred time alone, quiet, and by herself. Listen along as Chelone ends up teaching the …

Stories PodChats: Holidays

December 24th, 2021

31:49

Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats! Get festive, because today we're talking all about Christmas music. Brock Rackets is back and …

King Canute

December 21st, 2021

13:15

Today's episode is about a king who may have let his power go to his head. Everyone for hundreds and hundreds of miles was the subject of King …

Holiday Live Show - Today!

December 19th, 2021

1:29

Today's the day! Don't forget to tune in for our live holiday special today 12/19 at 6pm est. Go to live.storiespodcast.com for details.

See Privacy …

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Frog Witch Part 2

December 17th, 2021

42:34

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we …

The Bell of Atri

December 14th, 2021

15:54

Today's episode is an adaptation of an Italian fable, all about a busy old town in Italy called Atri. It was a very nice place to live so the town …

Hornet Honey

December 10th, 2021

17:02

Today's episode is about a hornet named Kemba. He spent his days flying around, looking for delicious things to eat, and settling arguments among the …

King of Beasts

December 7th, 2021

19:16

Today's story is about an impending battle between the Bears and the Lions. Both sides thought that they should be the king of the beasts. Listen …

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Frog Witch Part 1

December 7th, 2021

44:31

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we …

Pull Pull Pull My Cart!

December 3rd, 2021

15:45

Today's Story is about a pony named Clover. She belonged to a farmer and she would pull his cart to the market in the glen each weekend. Follow along …

The Trojan War Part 2: Achilles Heel and the Trojan Horse

November 26th, 2021

24:01

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth that we're doing in 2 parts. Part 1 was published earlier this week so go back and check it out. In part 2 we hear about the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, don't …

The Trojan War Part 1: To the Most Beautiful

November 23rd, 2021

18:47

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth that we're doing in 2 parts. In part 1 we hear about the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Eris, the goddess of chaos, was not invited to the wedding precisely because she …

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2021 Holiday Charity Livestream!

November 22nd, 2021

1:40

We're excited to announce that we'll be doing a live holiday season performance this year. We'll be performing a brand new holiday story, playing …

Insults and Antlers

November 19th, 2021

18:42

Today's episode is about a majestic stag named Randall. Randall considered himself the lord of the forest and would hold court at a still pool in the …

The Treemaster Trophy

November 12th, 2021

17:41

Today's episode is about the great, the ultimate, the prestigious: Treemaster Trophy lumberjack contest. All the greatest lumberjacks of the forest …

Of Soldiers and Supper

November 9th, 2021

17:09

Today's episode is about a colony of mice who are under some questionable leadership. Preparation for winter is under way and the colony is unsure if …

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Iron Penance

November 5th, 2021

1:16:45

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we …

My Brother, the Baba Yaga, and Me

October 29th, 2021

30:08

Today's story is adapted from a Russian folktale. A little girl named Yana was a terribly picky eater. Yana's parents ask her to watch her little …

Goblin Wedding

October 26th, 2021

20:53

Today's episode is about a young woman named Lutsi and her fried Rolli the mouse. Lutsi had always dreamed of getting married and having a big fancy …

Two Good Dogs

October 22nd, 2021

15:47

Today's episode is an original story about a girl named Mila who loves her dogs. Follow along as Mila goes from walking her 2 dogs, to a whole pack …

Sour Grapes

October 15th, 2021

14:36

Today's Story is an adaptation of an Aesop’s Fable about a fox named Fina. Fina has a bit of a sweet tooth and is looking for some fruit to eat …

To Scam a Scammer

October 12th, 2021

18:01

Today's episode is an adaptation of a classic fabel. Follow along as Slip the con man learns a valuable lesson while scamming people in a friendly …

Too Many Chefs

October 8th, 2021

17:41

Today's episode is about an aspiring chef named Jaye who is taking a test to become a real chef at her favorite restaurant. Jaye's friends and …

The Golden Touch of King Midas (Rebroadcast)

October 1st, 2021

17:54

Today we are re-sharing an episode we originally posted all the way back in 2016. It is the classic tale of King Midas and his golden touch. We will …

Stories PodChats: Disney Bracket 2

September 28th, 2021

51:13

Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats! This is the exciting conclusion of our Disney movie bracket. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first one, go check it out. We already narrowed the field …

Of Time and Texas

September 24th, 2021

13:12

Today's story is an adaptation of a short story by William F Nolan. Listen along as crack pot inventor Professor C. Cydwick Ohms unveils his newest …

Home Sweet Horn

September 17th, 2021

18:38

Today's story is inspired by a classic Aesop's fable. Sprat the Gnat finds a fantastic new home. But when the word gets out how great his new spot is, it quickly becomes very crowded.

Draw us a picture of what you think …

Little Thieves

September 14th, 2021

19:59

Today's Story is an adaptation of an old folk tale about a mouse and his mother. They live in the basement of an elementary school and have plenty of …

The Kitty Cats' Cake

September 10th, 2021

15:41

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Aesop Fabel about two cats on the prowl for snacks. Listen along as our two tubby cats, Misty and Tiger, try to find the fairest way to split a cake between them. 

Draw us a …

You Can't Sit With Us!

September 3rd, 2021

15:27

It's back to school season again! We hope all our listeners are having a fun first week of school, or getting excited for it next week. Today we're …

Medusa and Perseus Part 2

August 31st, 2021

23:06

Today we're sharing part 2 of our retelling of the classic Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa. Part 1 was shared last Friday August 27th. If you haven't heard part 1 go back and check it out so you'll be ready for this …

Medusa and Perseus Part 1

August 27th, 2021

22:02

Today's story is part 1 of an adaptation of a classic Greek Myth. Tune in and learn about Medusa and how she became a gorgon, and Perseus and his quest to break the curse and save Medusa. 

Draw us a picture of what …

Dog King: Burnt Bun Breakfast

August 20th, 2021

23:16

Dog King and the gang are back! This time they're enjoying a lovely summer monday meal of leftover and burnt barbecue scraps from the prior weekend. …

Stories PodChats: Disney Bracket 1

August 17th, 2021

31:57

Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats with a fun game for you to play along at home. We will be questing to find the best Disney movie …

Half Full

August 13th, 2021

16:31

Today's story is about a pair of twins, Devin and Dara. The twins had pretty much the same day but despite that one twin has a great day, and the other one not so much. Listen along to find out why!

Draw us a picture of …

The Lambton Dragon

August 6th, 2021

28:04

Today's story is about John and how a poor decision he makes as a kid ends up coming back to him many years later. Listen along as John takes responsibility for his mistakes and does his best to make them right again. 

Stories Podchats: Would You Rather

August 3rd, 2021

22:04

Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats with a fun game for you to play along at home. We will be playing a game called would you rather, …

Red Bandanas

July 30th, 2021

15:43

Today's story is about Barry and his quest to capture a leprechaun. Follow along as he learns why leprechauns are widely known as one of the …

My Three Witches

July 23rd, 2021

19:34

Today's episode is about a little girl named Beanie who dreamed of being a witch. Beanie tries to help and learn from three local witches, but it doesn't always go so well. Tune in to find out if Beanie ever gets to …

Yoga Kids Adventure

July 20th, 2021

15:50

Today's episode comes to us from our friends at Tumble Media. Yoga Kids Adventure is the first ever yoga podcast for kids! 

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag …

Pecos Bill and the Tornado

July 19th, 2021

18:54

Today's episode is inspired by an American Tall Tale. Follow along as Pecos Bill, the best bronco buster there ever was, goes up against his biggest …

The Man Who Never Returned

July 9th, 2021

11:13

Today's Story was inspired by the song by The Kingston Trio. Listen along as Charlie finds himself in a difficult predicament on the Boston MTA. 

Draw …

The Freezation of Pam McGee

July 6th, 2021

8:50

Today's Story is an adaptation of the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by ROBERT W. SERVICE. 

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram …

Alfred's New Audience

July 3rd, 2021

14:50

Alfred loves playing the piano, but he misses having his family around to play for. When the neighbors upstairs have a baby that cries ALL the time, it gets even harder for Alfred to enjoy his piano time! How will he …

Like a Nail

June 25th, 2021

15:12

Barney and the repair crew are doing a great job repairing the walls and roofs in their new town, but what happens when other things start needing repairs? Will their hammers and nails be enough to fix them?

Draw us a …

Stories Podchats: Books!

June 22nd, 2021

21:58

Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats all about some of the books Dan and I loved to read when we were kids, right on time for all your summer reading needs! For more episodes of Stories Podchats, and for …

The Geese Who Saved Rome

June 18th, 2021

13:25

Regina knows that she and the other geese are good at their job, guarding the pond by the temple for the Roman goddess Juno. But the eagles and the …

Thief and Saint

June 11th, 2021

15:12

Thief and Saint is a story about Chet and Amos, two ne'er-do-wells in the wild west. Listen along and learn that your attitude towards those around you can make all the difference, and it's never too late to change your …

Circle Round: The Noblest Tale

June 8th, 2021

28:16

Today we're sharing a story from our friends at Circle Round, a podcast produced by WBUR Boston's NPR station. You can find Circle Round anywhere you get your podcasts, be sure to check them out and subscribe. 

Draw us a …

Jugemu Jugemu Shibuya Kei Bjorn / Lucky Endevorer /Clever Foreverer / Boogie Shoe Dou Tashimaste Popcorn

June 4th, 2021

18:29

We have a very special story for you today, because we have a guest! Scotty Iseri is joining us from The Imagine Neighborhood. Soctty and Amanda together will tell you the story of a boy with a very very long name, and …

Soft: The First Dog (complete)

May 28th, 2021

1:40:30

It's Memorial Day Weekend! If you're going on trips and taking long drives, you need longer stories to listen to. Today we're sharing a longer story …

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Five & Six

May 25th, 2021

27:44

The final installment of The Wylderwood Book 2. Listen in to hear the exciting conclusion. If you love the Wylderwood you're in luck! The Wylderwood is an ongoing series and will have many more installments, it will be …

Chasing Squirrels

May 21st, 2021

17:08

Charlie the dog is so excited for the first walk of spring! The sights! The smells! The squirrels! His human, Jane, has to remind him that it's NOT okay to chase them, but when one of the squirrels steals his …

The Boiled Frog

May 14th, 2021

14:52

Frug the frog isn't suspicious when he meets the chef, and he's not suspicious when the chef runs a hot bath for him. He's not even suspicious when he realizes there are carrots and onions floating around in the tub …

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Four

May 11th, 2021

17:44

It's the second to last new episode of The Wylderwood: Book 2! Will Nezzy, Harks, Lochlan, Wax, and Gothak prevail against the Okarr? You'll have to listen to find out!

The final installment of The Wylderwood: Book 2 …

Tumble: Do Trees Fart?

May 7th, 2021

16:52

This week we join Co-hosts Lindsay and Marshall of Tumble the science podcast for kids. Tumble starts with questions from kids and then explores …

The Grass is Always Greener

April 30th, 2021

15:19

When Beverly the bunny sees the grass in her neighbor's yard, she's convinced that it's greener. The old badger says that grass always looks greener …

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Three

April 27th, 2021

23:26

In the next installment of The Wylderwood, Nezzy, Wax, Harks, Lochlan, and Gothak meet a mysterious creature that only lives in the Wylderwood: the Okarr! Are these creatures friend or foe? Tune in to find out!

Draw us a …

The Mouse Who Ate the Moon

April 23rd, 2021

14:51

The year was 1969, and Luna the mouse was very hungry. Follow along on her fun adventure to reach the unreachable, and finally get something to eat. 

Monkey and the Engineer

April 16th, 2021

14:58

Jerry the monkey loves train rides with his friend Fuller, the conductor. He loves looking out the windows, he loves all the levers and the buttons, …

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Two

April 13th, 2021

20:51

Nezzy, Lochlan, and Waxham explore the Wylderwood looking for water and find more than they bargained for. Tune in for the second installment of The Wylderwood Book 2. 

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the …

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter One

April 9th, 2021

24:33

The last we saw Harks, Lochlan, and Nezzy, they were entering the Wylderwood without any of their mentors there to guide them, hoping to carry on the mission their leaders had sacrificed themselves for. But how will …

The Wylderwood: Book One

April 2nd, 2021

2:37:10

As we get ready for the start of book two next week revisit the exciting adventures of Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan. 

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it …

Thirsty: A Sheriff James Roberts story from the Wild West

March 30th, 2021

22:03

Sheriff James Roberts went into the desert with several plans: he would capture the notorious bandits Bradford Brothers, recover the money they stole …

Who's Afraid of the Monster Under the Bed?

March 26th, 2021

26:58

Jules does NOT like sleeping in her own bed at night. She's convinced there's a monster underneath it! And one in the closet! And maybe even one in …

Amazing Grace: Crooked Rivers, Crooked Men - Part Two

March 19th, 2021

25:35

Amazing Grace the ecoranger is back at it in part two of her newest adventure! Tune in to hear if Amazing Grace and her robot sidekick, Chips, can figure out what's causing the yellow slime and defend the environment …

Amazing Grace: Crooked Rivers, Crooked Men - Part One

March 16th, 2021

27:44

Amazing Grace the ecoranger is back at it with her robot sidekick, Chips! Check out part one of her new adventure today, and listen in for part two later this week!

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the …

The Kelpie

March 12th, 2021

20:46

Alec and Gil love to play at the pond near their house, and their mom always says it's okay as long as they promise to never talk to strangers. They're usually good at listening, but when a lady comes and invites them …

African Folktales

March 5th, 2021

15:56

I want to introduce you to a podcast called African Folktales. My friend Ms. JoJo takes kids on adventures all over Africa in her Magical Jeep to …

Biting the Lion

March 2nd, 2021

14:54

Hari the Lion is the king of the animals but...he's not very nice. Can any of the animals talk him into doing things differently? Or will they have to battle him for the title? Tune in to find out!

Draw us a picture of …

Anansi and the Sky God's Stories

February 26th, 2021

17:31

Anansi feels bad that humans don't have any stories to tell each other, so he goes to the Sky God to ask for some, but there's a price to pay. The …

My Cat Hippo Part 2

February 19th, 2021

16:59

Tune in to hear the conclusion to the story of Leah and her cat Hippo.

Leah is sick of being the smallest one in class! Maybe her problems will be …

My Cat Hippo Part 1

February 17th, 2021

18:51

Leah is sick of being the smallest one in class! Maybe her problems will be solved when she eats the magic cookie her Meemaw bakes to help her grow, …

Binding The Wolf

February 12th, 2021

21:24

Good news! The trickster god, Loki, had a baby! Bad news, it's a huge terrifying wolf that's trying to eat the world. What will Odin, Thor, and Tyr …

Stories Podchats #1: Dogs, Cats, and the King

February 9th, 2021

24:37

In this episode Amanda and Dan answer your questions! This is the first in our new series of Stories Podchats, available on our Patreon at Patreon.com/stories. We talk about our pets, dog king inspiration, and our …

The Fastest Way Down

February 5th, 2021

14:55

Jasper and Hattie are climbing down a mountain to get to their home in the valley. Hattie knows that you need to go slow when you're on a steep path, but Jasper can see their house in the distance below and he …

Cat Baths

February 2nd, 2021

16:34

Have you ever wondered why cats wash their hands AFTER they eat instead of before, like people? It's all because this one Liam learned a lesson the hard way. Tune into to this retelling of a Belgian fairy tale to find …

Fyne and Dandy

January 29th, 2021

18:59

No matter how much he practices the guitar, Fyne can't seem to get any better. It's so frustrating! Will he ever be as good as the talented singers and players he sees in the city square?

Draw us a picture of what you …

The Castle of the Fly

January 22nd, 2021

13:53

Flinch the fly is tired of living outside and getting rained on. As luck would have it, he finds a very cozy sandcastle made by a very small human …

Captain Birdbeard

January 19th, 2021

15:06

Logan and Claire can't go home until dinner (there was a spaghetti incident, it was a whole thing), so they get to play outside on the beach. When …

Peacocking

January 15th, 2021

14:06

Piper the peacock insists that being pretty is the most important thing of all, but Plain Jane the gangly crane says different. Who's right??

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look …

The Selfish Giant

January 8th, 2021

12:47

A giant comes back from a long trip to find his beautiful garden overrun with children! Ew! He chases them out of course, but then something happens …

The Gordian Knot

January 5th, 2021

16:13

No one can untie the Gordian knot, no matter how hard they try. But an oracle said that whoever conquers the knot will achieve greatness, so they keep trying! Will anyone ever manage to untangle this monstrous mess?? …

The Fairy's New Year Gift (rebroadcast)

December 31st, 2020

9:19

Today's story is a New Year's story that we originally released this week FOUR YEARS AGO in 2016!! Can you believe that much time has passed? We sure can't! Say goodbye to 2020 with this adaptation of a story by the …

The Kitty Bear

December 25th, 2020

15:09

Dirch and Beorn need somewhere to stay warm overnight on their way to the king, and Ida’s Inn seems like the perfect place. But it’s Christmas Eve, …

The Mistletoe

December 22nd, 2020

16:49

Frigg is trying so hard to keep her son Baldur safe, and she’s thought of almost everything! But if anyone can find a loophole, Loki can...

Draw us a …

An Elephant For Dinner

December 18th, 2020

16:08

Russell the crow is hungry all the time. He's so hungry he could eat a cow, or even a moose. Or even...an elephant!

Draw us a picture of what you …

Gibbly and Gibli Go To The Moon

December 13th, 2020

21:34

Gibbly and Gibli are brothers. Or, maybe cousins? Actually, maybe they're just best friends, but no one really knows. What we DO know is that Gibbly and Gibli have LOTS of big ideas! But can they actually make these …

The Prince's Magic Mirror

December 8th, 2020

16:43

Prince Tomas is ready to find a bride, but all the noblewomen he meets only seem interested in his crown. Will his barber's magic mirror help him find true love?

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters …

The Frozen Sun

November 30th, 2020

17:50

On one extraordinarily frigid  morning Davey Crocket Wakes up to find that the world needs saving, and he's just the frontier adventurer to do it!

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story …

Flying South

November 27th, 2020

22:34

Mallory the duck was well known as the bully of the lake. But her secret was that she was only mean to hide the fact that she was afraid. Will she be …

Persuasive Fish

November 24th, 2020

13:34

Lucas is out on the pond fishing for dinner for his family. Despite pulling in multiple fish Lucas goes home empty handed and learns a valuable …

The Boy and the Whale

November 22nd, 2020

14:38

It's Native American Heritage month! So today’s story is a traditional Mi’kmaw story adapted for you by Pamela Palmater and Daniel Hinds! Pam is a member of the Mi’kmaw Nation, which is an Indigenous nation situated in …

Hunters Hunted

November 16th, 2020

21:07

James and his friends are out for a hunt when they decide to have a friend competition and find out which of them is the best shot. It's all fun and games, until some mysterious forest dwellers pay a visit later that …

The Fairies of Merlin's Craig

November 8th, 2020

19:35

Calder's Dad sent him out to cut peat, and he ended up destroying the home of some fairies! What will he do to make up for it? 


Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then …

The Tiger From The Mountain

November 8th, 2020

11:57

The Tiger from the mountain was feared by all. But one day, in a small peaceful village, deep in the mountains of Korea, he met his match. 


Draw us a …

Critter in the Closet!

November 1st, 2020

16:39

Ralphy the raccoon is so hungry, but the school dumpsters are empty!! Where will he get delicious snack cakes and PB&J sandwiches to satisfy his …

Dog King Halloween!

October 26th, 2020

22:37

Hooray, it's a Dog King Halloween!


Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our …

The Cats of Ulthar

October 24th, 2020

24:50

When the cats in Ulthar begin to go missing, everyone KNOWS the creepy Old Cotters are responsible, but no one can prove it. How will the townspeople save their precious feline family members? Find out in this …

Sink or Swim, una nueva leyenda de La Llorona

October 18th, 2020

22:23

Today's episode is special guest story from our friends at Girl Tales! It's written by Monet Hurst-Mendoza, features performances by Jen Anaya, Jacqueline Guillen, Annie Henk, and Benjamin Manno, and is produced by Chad …

Clever Wolves

October 12th, 2020

22:55

Old Pap is a shepherd dog that watches over Lulu the lamb and her friends, and he's pretty strict. When Lulu meets some other dogs, they convince her …

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Rebroadcast)

October 8th, 2020

22:54

We're in a Halloween mood, so we're re-releasing our version of the spooky Washington Irving classic. Tune in later this week for a brand new episode!


*NOTE: This episode might be a little spooky for our youngest …

The Ginormous Turnip

October 5th, 2020

12:33

Dadushka is VERY excited for turnip stew, but he can't get the last turnip out of the ground! He needs some help, but are there enough hands in the house to unearth this GINORMOUS turnip?? Tune in to this classic …

The Brilliant Firefly and The Purple Problem: Part Two

September 28th, 2020

25:46

Today's episode is the conclusion of our new Firefly story! Check out the original trilogy if you haven't already, and make sure you've listened to part one so you'll be all caught up for part two!


Draw us a picture of …

The Brilliant Firefly and The Purple Problem: Part One

September 27th, 2020

22:01

Today it's a new story featuring Jillian Jayes from The Brilliant Firefly! Check out the original trilogy if you haven't already, and then listen in to part one of Firefly's new adventure!


Draw us a picture of what you …

Different Boats

September 21st, 2020

23:23

A sudden storm strikes and everyone is out on the water. There are boats of all sizes, and some of them are getting tossed about by the waves. Will the big boats help the little boats?


Draw us a picture of what you think …

Octavia and the Juniors

September 14th, 2020

12:31

The two Juniors, Junior Jr and Junior Sr, are on the way to the market to find their mule, Octavia, a new home! Can they make everyone happy during …

Arachne the Weaver

September 12th, 2020

16:27

Athena is jealous when she sees Arachne's tapestries. How could a human be a better weaver than a goddess?? This is NOT fair. The only thing that …

The Wylderwood: Part 9

September 1st, 2020

22:50

It's the conclusion of The Wylderwood! Will Lochlan, Harks, and Nezzy be able to find each other in the Wylderwood? Tune in to find out! AND we have good news: this is just Book One. There will be more Wylderwood coming …

The New Kid

August 31st, 2020

50:21

Today's episode is a special collaboration with Melly from Stoopkid Stories! Together, we tell the story of Isabella and Adaliya. When Adaliya and …

The Wylderwood: Part 8

August 29th, 2020

16:48

When we last saw Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan, they had escaped the terrible scene at Edgewater and made it to the Wylderwood. When they got there …

The Wylderwood: Part 7

August 24th, 2020

16:38

When we last saw Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan, they had JUST escaped Edgewater and entered the Wylderwood. They left behind the half-giant Gothak, their mentors, and everything they've ever known. What are they going to do …

Rip Van Winkle

August 17th, 2020

20:30

Rip Van Winkle doesn't want to work, he just wants to nap with his dog all day. What will happen when he gets his wish? Is sleeping his life away really worth it?


Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters …

The Wylderwood: Part 6

August 15th, 2020

15:05

When we last saw Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan, they were looking on in horror as the mysterious prisoner sank underwater, trapped in a locked prison cart. Is there anything they can do??


Draw us a picture of what you think …

The Lazy Pony

August 9th, 2020

14:02

Webster the pony loves to prance and play, and he does NOT want to do any work, EVER. When his girl Harper needs his help to carry some salt to the market, will he be crafty enough to get out of it?


Draw us a picture of …

The Wylderwood: Part Five

July 31st, 2020

18:13

Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan are still in the midst of their battle with the dross and the pitwyrm, and now all the leaders of the realm have been turned into a magical tree! How are they going to get out of this on their …

Old Teeth

July 31st, 2020

15:56

Mama wants to make her favorite stew, and Old Papa is excited! But when his old dog and old cat have a hard time helping him get the ingredients, he …

The Sheep Too Fluffy to Eat!

July 25th, 2020

16:14

The big bad wolf is gobbling up all the animals! Some want to fight back, but the sheep just wants to eat grass and get fluffier and fluffier. It's a …

The Wylderwood: Part Four

July 20th, 2020

21:16

Parental warning, this episode has some fantasy person on person violence!


When we last saw our heroes, Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan, they were …

The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back

July 19th, 2020

20:01

The animals in the desert need to travel to find a new oasis. They haven't had water for days! Ibil the camel is sure that she can help everyone carry their stuff...but can she do it all alone?



Draw us a picture of what …

Brothers and Bees

July 13th, 2020

22:27

Manfred is mighty and Kurtz is clever! Jakob has a lot to offer, but when his brothers call him "Jakob the Gentle" they don't mean it like a compliment. But when the princess eats cursed honey, who will save the day?


Bending and Breaking

July 6th, 2020

13:45

The old oak tree is strong and sturdy, and he does not like to bend when the winds blow. Bending makes you weak! That's why he thinks the cattail …

The Wylderwood: Part Three

June 29th, 2020

20:41

It's the third installment of our summer-long fantasy serial!

**The original episode that I uploaded did not have the song included, so it was …

The Great Race of the Chinese Zodiac

June 27th, 2020

16:18

When the Jade Emperor decides to create a zodiac, he organizes a big race for all the animals to run. Whoever wins will get to represent a year in the zodiac! The cat decides she wants to win, even if it means being …

Narcissus and Echo

June 22nd, 2020

17:21

Our retelling of the classic Greek myth about the most beautiful and self-centered man in the world!


Draw us a picture of what you think any of the …

The Wylderwood: Part Two

June 15th, 2020

26:10

Part Two of The Wylderwood! Last week we got to know Harks and Nezzy, and this week we'll spend a little more time with Lochlan, Sir Ransear's squire.


Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this …

The Wonders of Snake Oil (Rebroadcast)

June 12th, 2020

22:34

This week's story is a re-release of one of our favorites from almost three years ago, The Wonders of Snake Oil. Wylderwood Part Two will be released in a couple days, and we'll be back with a brand new story next week!


The Wylderwood: Part One

June 8th, 2020

24:40

This week's story is part one of The Wylderwood, a longer fantasy work that we'll be releasing in parts all summer long. In this episode, you'll meet Harks and Nezzy as they explore the city of Edgewater, the last gasp …

With Our Powers Combined

May 31st, 2020

14:39

Holly and Travis are a hedgehog and a turtle, and they're also best friends. But when they meet Davi the jaguar, they have to figure out how to team …

Monkey Mayhem

May 30th, 2020

16:49

Zane the monkey LOVES to play pranks... even though no one else thinks they're funny. But whatever! They just can't take a joke! So when he plays a prank on a leopard, nothing will go wrong, right? Right? Tune in to …

Wanda Walgood, Wandering Witch

May 25th, 2020

34:58

Wanda Walgood is a very good little witch, except for one thing: Her aunts can never get her to study! Then they send her on a quest to retrieve an …

The Bunny's Big Leap

May 18th, 2020

18:44

Charlie is a scared little bunny. He's scared of the big bunnies, he's scared of the river where the wild onions grow, and most of all, he's scared of heights. When his nana decides to make her favorite onion soup she …

I'm Bored!

May 16th, 2020

21:05

Aiden has been stuck at home for a MONTH already and he is SO. BORED. It's definitely not that he misses his friends or his teacher or school, or …

Daniel in the Lions' Den

May 11th, 2020

15:07

This week's episode is an adaptation of the classic Judeo-Christian story about the king's advisor, two of his jealous peers, and a whole bunch of …

The Elephant's Dilemma

May 4th, 2020

19:23

Little Millie has been tied up at Old Mr. Price's zoo for so long that she's not just a calf anymore, she's a full-grown elephant. But is she big …

Animal Jam

April 27th, 2020

14:56

Dylan is hoping for a peaceful day playing guitar in the woods, but when he runs into basically every predator that lives in the forest, he feels …

Mick Munter and the Mothman

April 24th, 2020

18:52

Mick Munter is back in search of another cryptid! This time... THE MOTHMAN!!!


Draw us a picture of what you think Mick Munter and the Mothman, or any of our other characters look like, and then tag us in it …

Loki and the Golden Hair

April 20th, 2020

23:59

Loki, the trickster god, has REALLY done it this time. His prank doesn't just mildly inconvenience the other gods and goddesses like he planned, it might have major consequences for all the humans on Earth! How will he …

The Seal-Skin Girl (2016)

April 12th, 2020

33:43

We had some technical difficulties with our episode for today, so we're re-releasing this one from 2016! It was originally a two-parter, but we've …

Songs for Lions

April 10th, 2020

15:38

Galen and Lydia are enjoying their time traveling together, engaging in lively discussion. Galen, a musician, thinks you never need a weapon when you …

The Know-It-All

April 5th, 2020

13:57

Abdul is pretty sure he knows everything. His favorite sayings are "half your life is lost without knowledge" and "well, actually..." (and everyone …

The Bee's Sting

March 30th, 2020

13:16

Billy the bee is having a very hard time defending his hive's honey, until Mother Nature gives him a stinger! Now he can defend the honey really

The Incredible Singing Tortoise

March 27th, 2020

18:29

Zane is walking home from school one day and makes an incredible discovery! A singing tortoise named Alicia! He can't wait to show her off to …

The Very Sick Goblins

March 22nd, 2020

24:57

Louise the doctor is very excited to take a vacation from curing people, but when she gets kidnapped by some very sick goblins she HAS to help them feel better... or they'll make her into soup!


Fun fact: the song in this …

Updates for Parents! COVID-19, Read-Along Ebooks, and How to Get Ad-Free Episodes!

March 18th, 2020

3:23

Here's a little episode for parents about our coronavirus schedule (spoiler: it's not changing), our patreon tiers and new reward (read-along ebooks …

King of the Frogs

March 16th, 2020

17:03

The frogs are happy spending lazy days at the pond doing whatever they want, all except for the old bullfrog. He thinks they all need some order and …

Grahamquackers

March 13th, 2020

19:03

When the tax collectors come by to take Grahamquackers' gold coin, he's happy to give it to them. They're going to build roads and schools! What a …

The Mighty Shadow

March 9th, 2020

20:22

Scout is pretty sure he's the biggest and the baddest wolf in the whole forest, but everyone else thinks he's just a bully. Can the Lion Queen set …

The Giant's Daughter

March 2nd, 2020

12:46

The Giant Princess dropped her cookie in a river and hasn't stopped crying for WEEKS! The king is at his wit's end and willing to over a generous reward to anyone who can cheer her up. Will the princess ever smile …

Phoenix Feathers

February 29th, 2020

16:09

Fan would really like some friends, and there are lots of other birds around for her to hang out with! The only thing is they think she should be …

The Greedy Dog

February 24th, 2020

19:48

Bailey gets a juicy bone every day from his generous owner, and all he wants is to eat it in peace, by himself. Why won't all these animals just leave him alone? But when Bailey needs help later, who will he ask? Will …

Wiggly in Walt Disney World!

February 13th, 2020

21:16

Molly's family is going to Walt Disney World Resort AND she has a loose tooth! It's the most exciting day ever!! But what will happen if her tooth …

The Song of Knockgrafton

February 13th, 2020

16:18

Lusmore has a beautiful voice, but no one in town gets close enough to hear it. Why? Because, well, he stinks. But it's not his fault, and nothing …

The Werewolf at the Inn

February 8th, 2020

16:31

A stranger comes to stay at The Silver Moon, and the innkeeper, Old Cobb is immediately on edge. There's something about the visitor that feels a …

King Midas and the Satyr's Song

February 3rd, 2020

15:17

Remember King Midas and his love of gold? Well he's back, and he hasn't learned ANY lessons. This time, the roguish satyr Pan is involved, as well as …

Mick Munter Monster Hunter and The Grand Canyon Thunderbird

January 27th, 2020

21:17

Mick Munter is back! Did you miss him?


If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head …

Pippo and Poppo Plan A Perfect Prison

January 25th, 2020

13:00

Pippo and Poppo are the elder penguins and everyone is looking to them to figure out what to do with the thief who's been stealing everyone's fish! What will they do? 


Based on Lawrence Block's classic sci-fi story "Make …

The Mouse Tower

January 20th, 2020

18:45

The Archbishop Hatto II thinks he's very clever when he gathers up all the wheat and bread in Germany and charges everyone lots of money to buy it back. But what will happen when he can't ignore the calls of the hungry …

What You Sow

January 13th, 2020

13:07

Sarah grows the most beautiful tulips out of all of her neighbors, and she NEVER shares her bulbs. She wants to keep all the beauty to herself! But …

Smaller Than Ever

January 9th, 2020

11:44

Rebekah lives in a house full of sisters and husbands and children and babies and the only place she can go for some peace and quiet is temple. When …

Acorn Milk and the Blue Goblins, Part Two

January 6th, 2020

19:55

Peter and Sasha met the blue goblins one night, and the next day they wake up and their parents are gone! No chores, no vegetables, and no brushing teeth, hooray! But when are they going to come back? Find out in the …

Acorn Milk and the Blue Goblins, Part One

December 30th, 2019

17:06

Peter and Sasha are SO sick of doing chores, so they decide to quit! And then they meet some Blue Goblins in the forest who offer a more longterm …

Dog King Holidays

December 25th, 2019

22:05

Hooray it's the holidays, for humans and dogs alike! In this episode, we find Dog King (King of the Dogs) and all of his friends celebrating the …

Wexie's Seascape

December 23rd, 2019

20:12

When Wexie goes to the beach with her family, it's a nightmare! She gets sand in her book and a sunburn, and she's VERY concerned about sharks. Staying at home and looking at a tapestry is just as good, right?


If you …

The Soothsayer's Fire

December 16th, 2019

13:05

Madam Madone the Soothsayer says that she can read your palm, and the stars, and the cards, and everything else and she can definitely see your future! But Randy thinks it all sounds a little too good to be true. Is …

The Biggest in the World

December 13th, 2019

19:46

Sallie the Salamander is so happy in her little log, and why wouldn't she be? She's the biggest in the world! Until all of a sudden she finds out …

In Your Dreams

December 8th, 2019

15:14

It's hard to wake up after a nightmare, and it's even harder to get back to sleep.  We're joined by Max Goodname narrator and occasional host Kelsie Lee for this tale of bedtimes, pirates, and the power of feeding …

Extra Scoops!

December 1st, 2019

12:56

We've been working with our friend, journalist Andy Rosen, to make a news show for kids! Today we have an episode for you to check out. It mentions …

The Sacred Squirrel

November 25th, 2019

20:11

The Sacred Squirrel has a very important job to do, but being the messenger can be so boring! How can he make it more fun for himself? Find out in …

Who Guards the Gourdmen?

November 22nd, 2019

12:59

It's almost the Day of the Good Gourd in the cozy little hamlet, but the good good gourds are all going going gone! Who's going to guard the gourds? …

The Belly of the Beast

November 18th, 2019

16:01

Kaya wants to make friends with her neighbors, but they don't seem interested in getting to know her! But when everyone gets swallowed by a great big monster, will her neighbors suddenly come around and decide to be …

Hey Little Mouse!

November 11th, 2019

12:42

The pheasant, the dove, and the magpie don't understand why the little mouse won't just take a break and hang out with them! But when a terrible drought comes and the birds don't have any food, they finally understand …

The Firefly Queen

November 9th, 2019

14:16

The Firefly Queen glows so bright that everyone comes to see her all the time, but will she ever meet anyone with a fire of their own?


If you would …

Mr. Rat and His Lovely Daughter

November 4th, 2019

16:40

Sakura's father is very excited for her to marry the strongest around, and he thinks her future husband should be the sun! But Sakura already knows …

The Boggart

October 28th, 2019

31:46

Rosa, Amy, and Jake are convinced they saw something in the weird little room in the back of the library, but they just can't agree on what it is! Check out this semi-scary* Halloween story to find out what is lurking …

The Moon Rabbit

October 25th, 2019

15:50

The monkey, the otter, and the rabbit all want to make an offering to the Moon Spirit, but one animal is more generous than the rest. Find out who in …

Meowmaid: Part Two

October 18th, 2019

16:15

The conclusion! Will Captain Calico Ken and his crew finally heed Calliope's warning about Bloodbone? Listen in to find out! This is part two of the two part story inspired by an original painting by Amelia Leonards. To …

Meowmaid: Part One

October 13th, 2019

18:56

Calliope the cat is frustrated that she can't catch all the fish in the sea. She's afraid of the water! But when she meets a new mermaid friend, everything changes! This is part one of a two part story inspired by an …

The Spirits Move You

October 10th, 2019

13:24

The raccoon and the fox both want to build a house in the perfect clearing, but they don't want to share. How will they decide who gets to build? They'll have to call on the forest spirits to help decide! Tune in to …

The Little Acorn

October 6th, 2019

12:39

The air has changed and Mother Oak knows that it's finally the season for all her acorn babies to fall out of the tree and make their own way in the world. But the littlest acorn, Hazel, is scared! Can she just stay an …

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

September 30th, 2019

13:51

A hungry wolf tries to use a disguise to finally get to eat some dinner, but will all the other sheep notice the predator in their midst? Tune in to …

Magical Mischief

September 25th, 2019

13:42

Mr. Ivan is NOT nice to his pony, and Tillie and Dives do not think that's acceptable. Will their wild idea to free the pony work? Listen in to this …

The Princess's Excellent Birthday Party

September 22nd, 2019

15:40

The princess just wants a nice quiet gathering for her birthday, but her father the king wants it to be the best party ever! Will the king finally learn his lesson when some uninvited guests show up? Tune into this …

The Singing Witch

September 16th, 2019

18:38

Fenny wins a contest fair and square, but her mean brothers, Frog and Newt sabotage her success. How is she going to get herself out of this mess?

If …

The Pumpkin Seeds

September 12th, 2019

19:22

Magic pumpkins keep growing in Lakshmi's yard, and she and her brother Dubey can't believe it! 

In this traditional Indian folktale, we find out what …

White Doe, Fairy Doe

September 6th, 2019

20:50

On his first ever solo hunting trip, Declan spots a mysterious and beautiful white doe, and he knows he has to have her. But what will his new friend …

Froggy Loses Her Tail

September 1st, 2019

18:25

When the cheetah and the wild dog tell Froggy that she's ugly, she asks the Sky God for a tail so she can be beautiful. But will it really be …

A Bone To Pick

August 27th, 2019

11:29

In this adaptation of a classic Aesop’s Fable, a lion and bear can’t agree on who should get to eat the leftover picnic basket goodies. Who’s going …

Rumpelstiltskin (Rebroadcast)

August 24th, 2019

29:01

Please enjoy this rerelease of one of our very first episodes, originally titled “Margaret and Henry and the Room Full of Hay”. Stay tuned for new …

Surfin' Transylvania

August 19th, 2019

15:57

Dracula has a hard time in the summer, so he invites his friends for a fun surfing party! But they all want to surf in the daytime... What will he do?

The Plum Pit Thief

August 13th, 2019

14:21

Kwan is an old man who doesn't have enough money to buy rice. When he steals some at the market, he gets sent to jail! Now what will he do?

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The Hare's Tug of War

August 10th, 2019

12:26

Ms. Elephant and Mr. Hippo are being very greedy with their berries and flowers, and the hare is VERY hungry! What will she do to earn some of the …

The Road to Camelot

August 3rd, 2019

18:45

What makes a knight? Is it fancy armor and a jeweled sword? Or do you have to do more than just wear the right outfit? Today's story is all about two knights on the road to Camelot, both trying to join King Arthur's …

Drink the River, Eat Like Royalty

July 26th, 2019

14:08

Goldie and Grumbles are tired of fishing, and Goldie has an idea that might change everything! But will it actually work?

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Prometheus Steals the Fire

July 20th, 2019

18:38

After the sun sets at night, the humans have to live in the cold and dark, and Zeus doesn't care. But Prometheus does! And he's figuring out a way to …

The Blind Men and the Elephant

July 16th, 2019

11:37

Five blind men meet an elephant. One man says it's like a snake, one says it's like a tree, and the rest all think it's like something else! Who's …

Two Daughters

July 11th, 2019

22:06

One daughter loves the sun and one daughter loves the rain. What's a dad to do??

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Dog King and the Borf of Yoolye

July 4th, 2019

26:07

Today we find Dog King, Pickles, Rambo, Broadwin, Annie, Cranberry, and Other Other Rex preparing for war! It's that time of year again, and our friends have to defend themselves against the fireborks and the terrible …

Getting My Wings

June 28th, 2019

33:53

Stevie is disappointed when he finds out he’ll have to go to camp this summer. He thought he’d finally have a chance to relax and be himself, but now he’ll have to go on living a “double life”, just like he does during …

The Giant's Causeway

June 21st, 2019

12:44

It's a battle for the history books between the Irish giant Finn Mac Cool and the Scottish giant Benadonner! Tune in to this story about beard …

The Telltale Wrapper

June 17th, 2019

17:42

Allan has the perfect plan to sneak the cookies from the special snack cabinet, but will he get away with it? Tune in to this (not scary) adaptation …

The Celebrated Jumping Frog!

June 12th, 2019

20:05

Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic …

Old Favors

June 4th, 2019

16:04

Goose does a favor for a wolf, and it comes back to bite him... literally! But does that mean he should never do a favor for anyone again? Listen in …

Grasshopper Songs and Owl Desserts

May 28th, 2019

11:35

Edward G. Hopper is the greenish gloat with the golden throat, the smug heel don of the real bug song, the insect you respect, and the man of choice …

Phaeton Steals the Sun

May 22nd, 2019

18:01

Demigod Phaeton wants to be JUST like his father, Helios, the god of the sun, but he doesn't want to wait until he's a grown up! What will happen when he tries to drive the sun chariot without permission? Listen in to …

Chicken Little

May 14th, 2019

14:25

The sky is falling, and Chicken Little is VERY upset! Join her as she tries to save herself, Henny Penny, Lucky Ducky, and Lucy Goosey from getting …

The Boy Who Loved Cheese Too Much

May 8th, 2019

18:31

Klaas LOVES cheese. He can't get enough! But what will happen when he gets to eat all the cheese he's ever wanted? Can you really have too much of a …

Robin's Egg Blues

April 30th, 2019

13:27

A grumpy tortoise and a chirpy mother robin meet on a sunshine-y spring day and argue about who has the best house. Who will win? Tune in to find …

The Great Playground Leap!

April 22nd, 2019

17:03

Sam, Darnell, and Violet are back from April vacation, and they all had a great break! But not as great as Brandon...


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Keep It Chill, Daffodil!

April 12th, 2019

20:05

Maya and her mom just moved in with her mom's new husband, and Maya is NOT happy about it. She just doesn't feel at home! But can the big maple tree …

The Golden Screw (rebroadcast)

April 1st, 2019

10:40

For April Fool's Day, here's a rebroadcast of one of our silliest stories, The Golden Screw!

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The Druid's Harp of Ireland: Part 2

March 24th, 2019

14:25

Today is part two of our special St. Patrick's Day story all about an epic Irish battle and the amazing power of music!


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The Druid's Harp of Ireland

March 17th, 2019

12:10

Today is part one of a special St. Patrick's Day story all about an epic Irish battle and the amazing power of music! Stay tuned for part two, coming …

Runaway Cats!

March 11th, 2019

15:14

This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on …

Witch, Wizard, Winter.

March 5th, 2019

23:13

This week's episode is based on a Bulgarian myth about what happens when Father Frost is nowhere to be found and an entire village is buried in snow! …

Honey Bear

February 25th, 2019

12:49

Honey Bear is bulking up for hibernation, but a bee gets in his way. Will he let it go and stay focused on his goal? Or will his anger get the best …

The Hugging Contest

February 17th, 2019

13:51

Scales the snake wants to win the hugging contest, but nobody will let him enter! Are arms really THAT important for a good hug? Tune in to find out!

The Little Rescue

February 8th, 2019

11:12

Ms. Beakman thinks that kindness for kindness sake is important, and Mr. Pecks is not so sure. Who will win this argument? You'll have to listen to …

The Love Potion

January 29th, 2019

18:42

In this story, based on a traditional Ethiopian fable, a very nervous young man named Abel seeks a magical solution to his struggles, but he needs to …

A Hercules Fable

January 22nd, 2019

10:30

This week's story is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth about the famous, superstrong demigod, Hercules! Enjoy!!

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Kiddo and the Fox

January 13th, 2019

14:15

This is a story about an absent-minded little lamb who follows a butterfly into the woods and finds herself invited to dinner with a fox... as the …

The Great Pooka Rescue

January 1st, 2019

25:22

Celebrate the start of 2019 with this adaptation of a traditional Irish story that truly has it all: singing, dancing, wolves, a fairy queen, and a …

Dermot Drabb is Hungry

December 23rd, 2018

9:35

A hermit crab just keeps eating, and growing, his voice getting deeper! Support the show at patreon.com/stories

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The Silent War for the Open Door

December 13th, 2018

13:05

The door is open and someone needs to close it. Will Adeena or Hassan cave first? Tune in to find out what happens in this story, adapted from a …

The Cat Bride

December 3rd, 2018

11:25

Two Greek gods get into an argument and make a bet. Does changing the way something looks change what it truly is? Tune in and find out!

If you would …

A Dog King Thanksgiving!

November 22nd, 2018

20:23

It's Thanksgiving! Dog King, King of the Dogs is throwing a festive, silly celebration in the alley, and everyone's coming! Pickles, Rex, Other Rex, Other OTHER Rex, and... a cat? Find out what happens when an uninvited …

The Narrow Bridge

November 12th, 2018

11:13

This story is about two VERY stubborn goats as they battle it out to see who gets to cross a VERY narrow bridge first. Who will it be?? You'll have to listen to find out!!


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The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt, Finale Part 2

October 29th, 2018

21:43

Part two of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! It's finally here!!

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The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt, Finale Part 1

October 20th, 2018

23:10

Part one of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Part two will be released VERY soon!

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My Pet Fairy

October 6th, 2018

16:58

Today we bring you an original story all about what happens to Nellie when she tries to take a bit of old forest magic, a fairy, and keep it in a jar …

The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt, Chapter 9

September 27th, 2018

18:09

It's the penultimate installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! In this episode, we finally learn more about Firefly's archenemy: The Scarlet King!

The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt, Chapters 7&8

September 17th, 2018

26:41

The next two chapters of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Jill is back in the Firefly suit and on a mission again. Join her as she goes on a journey to …

The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt, Chapters 5&6

September 13th, 2018

15:49

The next installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Here are chapters 5&6. Stay tuned for another episode next week! And if you haven't …

The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt Chapter 4

September 10th, 2018

15:52

The next chapter of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Make sure you've listened to our last few episodes so you're all caught up!

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The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt Chapters 2&3

August 29th, 2018

21:55

The Brilliant Firefly is back! Chapters two and three are here, and there's more to come next week!

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The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt Chapter 1

August 23rd, 2018

11:25

It's here! The thrilling conclusion of the saga of Jillian Jayes and The Brilliant Firefly! More chapters will be released later this week. Don't …

The Little Dutch Boy

August 13th, 2018

15:14

Fun Fact: This familiar story about the Little Dutch Boy that saves the Netherlands from a great flood is NOT a real Dutch story, and is actually a …

Dog King 3: The Theft of the Good Girl Treat

August 3rd, 2018

18:18

Today we find Dog King, Pickles, Rambo, and all of our other favorite canines in another episode! Join them as they take naps, eat delicious ice …

The Lucky Drum

July 20th, 2018

12:11

An old folktale from Uganda finds a Lizard and a Python performing together and then arguing over their lucky drum! Ad-free Stories Podcast feed at …

David and Goliath

July 9th, 2018

16:38

This week's episode is the classic story from the Judeo-Christian tradition about a very small boy who goes up against a very big giant to save his people!


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One of Us

June 23rd, 2018

12:20

Based on the old Turkish Proverb, a story about the dangers of judging by appearance and trusting too easily. Get our entire catalog ad-free for just …

Mick Munter and the Skunk Ape

June 11th, 2018

24:13

This week, we celebrate the return of Mick Munter the Monster Hunter in a brand new story! Listen to hear Mick Munter go on an adventure to find yet another mysterious and magical creature, the Skunk Ape! You can hear …

The Village That Didn't Share

June 3rd, 2018

13:08

What happens when Jon and Maria visit a village that doesn't share? They make stone soup, that's what! A fun story about the importance of community. …

Tokki and the Dragon King

May 27th, 2018

12:45

The Dragon King is sick and needs a special cure that only Tokki can provide! This week's story is from Korean folklore and includes lots of silly …

Blue Corn Maiden

May 11th, 2018

16:57

The class Hopi story of spring. The beloved Blue Corn Maiden has been captured by Winter. With Summer's help, can she make her escape? Ad-free show …

Max Goodname and the Magic Armor (Rebroadcast)

April 30th, 2018

44:46

One of our oldest stories, Max Goodname and the Magic Armor. A fantasy story about a young knight, a wizard, a cleric, and a jousting tournament. …

The Fisherman's Axe

April 22nd, 2018

9:51

The classic story of the lost axe and a fisherman's honesty. A great little fable from Aesop and ancient Greece. Ad-free show at patreon.com/stories. …

The Stonecutter

April 12th, 2018

11:51

A story about how the grass is always greener and the pitfalls of wishing for the lives of others. Pay just $1 and get every episode ad-free at …

The Sparrow and the Pine

April 4th, 2018

11:12

A little bird is separated from his family and needs a place to spend the winter. Will the trees keep him warm? Ad-free episodes on …

The Big Scary Cave

March 25th, 2018

9:05

The Big Scary Cave (not a scary story) is based on an African Folktale. A scary voice has taken over the little rabbit's cave, but what are the …

Two of Everything

March 20th, 2018

12:10

Mr. and Mrs. Haktak are farmers living a quiet life, until they discover a magical artifact in their garden. From the classic Chinese folk tale! …

The Pied Piper

March 5th, 2018

13:58

Rats are plaguing a small village, but one musician has an interesting solution. Get every episode ad-free at patreon.com/stories

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And and the Grasshopper (Rebroadcast)

February 23rd, 2018

6:53

The classic fable of the ant and the grasshopper! We're working on some longer stories and recovering from a full family flu outbreak so we're doing …

The Golden Screw

February 10th, 2018

13:09

A boy is born with a golden screw in his bellybutton. He wants it removed! A very silly journey follows. Ad-free at patreon.com/stories

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The Four Musicians

January 25th, 2018

15:29

Four animal musicians, abandoned by their masters, try to make their way in the world! Commercial free at patreon.com/stories

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White Flowers, Red Berries

January 14th, 2018

12:48

An old Irish folktale about a Fairy rath (rath is an old Irish word for glade) and some farmer who invade their favorite Hawthorne tree. Fun songs! …

The Brilliant Firefly: Recoil Part 4

December 31st, 2017

29:49

The conclusion of book 2! Some intense moments (think Spiderman and Uncle Ben) so be aware and enjoy!

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The Gingerbread Man (Rebroadcast)

December 22nd, 2017

7:58

The classic story of the Gingerbread Man! Fun songs and a great holiday travel favorite. Ad-free at patreon.com/stories.

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The Brilliant Firefly: Recoil Part 3

December 14th, 2017

22:54

Jill has her toughest battle yet against the new villain known as Battlesnake. Will she prevail? Get all episodes ad free for just $1 a month at …

Dinosaur Christmas Party! (Rebroadcast)

December 7th, 2017

16:51

It's a Dinosaur Christmas! T-Rex just wants to open her present, but with her big head and little arms, she's having a lot of trouble. Will she find some friends to help her? Will Christmas be saved? Fun story with a …

The Brilliant Firefly: Recoil Part 2

November 28th, 2017

22:23

Book 2 of the Brilliant Firefly! Friends are saved! Secrets are revealed! More action is brewing on the horizon. This may be for a slightly older …

The Brilliant Firefly: Recoil Part 1

November 19th, 2017

17:51

Book 2 of the Brilliant Firefly! We see the new normal after Jill's adventure in the armor, and the Scarlet King makes a move. If you haven't listened to Book 1, definitely do that first! This may be for a slightly …

The Bargain

November 11th, 2017

8:08

A silly poem in the style of Dr. Seuss offers a strange bargain and a fun little rhyme scheme. What if you could press a button and get a dollar, but …

Creekbed Banquet: Anansi and the Turtle

November 4th, 2017

11:39

A classic tale that originated in West Africa, featuring the trickster god Anansi the Spider. A turtle comes for dinner, tricks are played, and someone goes home hungry. Get every episode ad-free for just $1 a month at …

The Goblin Picnic!

October 28th, 2017

23:09

It's a Goblin Picnic! In this slightly spooky story for Halloween, a boy named Hawk is lured in by the promises of an enchanted goblin picnic, …

Why the Leaves Change Color (Rebroadcast)

October 20th, 2017

11:46

This week we bring you the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Native American) story on why the leaves change color in the autumn. This beautiful story has been …

The Wonders of Snake Oil

October 10th, 2017

23:28

A rhyming, singing salesman comes to town, fast talking about his miraculous cure-all known only as Snake Oil. Is the traveling Doc telling the …

Mick Munter Monster Hunter -- The Hunt for Bigfoot

September 29th, 2017

16:22

Mick Munter is back, and this time he's on the hunt for the legendary Bigfoot! If you want more Mick, you're in luck, he now has his own show! Just search for Mick Munter Monster Hunter wherever you listen to your …

The Buried Moon

September 18th, 2017

13:45

A slightly spooky story from Old English folklore. The moon decides to explore a swampy area known as the Carland, but the monsters who live their …

Old Lion Bold Lion

September 7th, 2017

8:31

A rhyming story poem based off the old fable of the Lion and the Fox. It's fun and great for younger kids especially! Get the show ad-free at …

Inch High Samurai

August 30th, 2017

19:30

Little Boshi wants to be a samurai more than anything, but he was born just one inch tall! Can the little guy accomplish his big dreams? Listen and …

A Contest of the Gods

August 20th, 2017

10:43

Ancient Athens, shining beacon of Greece, has been completed, but it has no name. The God Poseidon and the Goddess Athena compete to see who will win the patronage of the city. Support the show at Patreon.com/stories …

The Moringa Grove (Summer 2017)

August 14th, 2017

8:58

Animals are gathered at the Moringa Grove for a truce, but how will they fare when the vultures turn the striped animals against the spotted and the …

Bats, Beasts and Birds

August 8th, 2017

10:12

A take on the classic fable. What happens when you try and play both sides? Can the bat convince the birds and beasts that she's totally on their side? Find out! (BTW, Bats are totally mammals)

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Dog King: Dog Days of Summer

July 31st, 2017

16:29

Dog King, Pickles, Rambo and the rest of the gang are back for another adventure. How does Dog King keep his alley kingdom cool during the hottest …

The Girl Who Kissed the Moon

July 24th, 2017

10:35

A traditional creation myth from the Tupi-Guarani indigenous people of Brazil. A girl wants to be a star, but will the moon help make her wish come …

Bad News Good News

July 16th, 2017

19:42

Dave wants to be the best knuckleball pitcher of all time, but bad news gets in the way. Inspired by the Taoist story of good and bad news. Support …

Paul Revere's Ride

July 4th, 2017

7:11

Paul Revere's Ride, the classic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Have a happy 4th of July!

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Sybil: Hero of the American Revolution

July 3rd, 2017

21:44

You've heard of the ride of Paul Revere? Well, he wasn't the only one! Here is the true story of Sybil Ludington, a young girl from New York and an …

Jasper's Shell

June 28th, 2017

29:25

Sometimes growing up is scary, especially when you have to leave your old home behind! Listen as Jasper the hermit crab and his friends try to find …

The Leaky Pot

June 14th, 2017

7:22

The classic tale of the leaky pot, performed with some fun added songs. Sometimes what feels like a terrible flaw is actually a blessing in disguise! Support the show at Patreon.com/stories for our ad-free feed.

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Three Little Pigs (Rebroadcast)

June 3rd, 2017

16:44

A fun take on the classic story of the Three Little Pigs! Fun songs throughout and a great final message. Support the show and get ad free episodes …

The Emperor's Seeds

May 25th, 2017

11:14

The classic fable of the Emperor's seeds. An old story that illustrates the value of honesty, even when it's not the easy thing to do. Support the …

Soft: The First Dog (Part 3 of 3)

May 20th, 2017

42:59

The thrilling conclusion to Soft: The First Dog! Mazzy and Soft are nearing the end of their journey, but will they be able to make it through their …

The Croc from Doonadoo

May 14th, 2017

8:14

In the deepest darkest river of the jungle Doonadoo, there lived a wild crocodile who mainly loved to chew. Listen to his song! Support the show and …

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

May 8th, 2017

9:54

The classic Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. We cover Paul's most auspicious birth, his tremendous size, and how he met his friend Babe …

Soft: The First Dog (Part 2 of 3)

May 1st, 2017

28:11

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Mazzy and Soft, the young wolf, come together in the wake of the fire and start out across the ancient plains of the …

Soft: The First Dog (Part 1 of 3)

April 24th, 2017

32:20

Recommended for ages 7 and up, here's the ancient story of how the first dog was tamed. A young girl, a fierce wolf pup, hardship, friendship and …

Peter and Penny Rabbit (Easter Weekend 2017)

April 14th, 2017

10:48

An updated take on the classic story of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. This time around, his sister Penny is along for the ride, giving more gender representation and a fun new dynamic on this timeless tale. Support …

Big Beautiful Walls

April 6th, 2017

11:16

In a strong young tree, some squirrels are arguing about whether or not to let in their neighbors in need. Walls are built, hearts are broken, and lessons are learned. Support the show at patreon.com/stories

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The Wind and the Sun

March 28th, 2017

8:17

The classic fable of the wind and the sun, updated with some fun songs. Ultimately you'll learn that you get further with kindness than with …

Mick Munter Monster Hunter: The Leprechaun

March 17th, 2017

10:01

Mick Munter, the legendary Australian Monster Hunter, has come to America to find a Leprechaun for St. Patrick's Day. Weird Australian slang and some St. Paddy's magic. Support the show at Patreon.com/stories

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Bright Bright Feathers

March 12th, 2017

10:10

A parrot in the city meets some new friends. The friends want to change him, but he learns the hard way that you can't make everyone happy. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/stories

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Rapunzel

March 6th, 2017

24:54

The classic story of Rapunzel, the girl with the long hair stuck way up at the top of a tower by an evil witch. Includes fun songs and an updated ending. Thanks for listening! Support the show at patreon.com/stories!

Amazing Grace: Machine of Government (Part 2 of 2)

February 26th, 2017

19:00

The thrilling conclusion! This time, Grace is out to stop a galactic mega-corp from destroying a moon to build their sub-light pipeline. Join Grace Green, Princess of Space and Eco Ranger, as she tackles the Bakken …

Amazing Grace: Machine of Government (Part 1 of 2)

February 21st, 2017

39:23

Amazing Grace is back. This time, she's out to stop a galactic mega-corp from destroying a moon to build their sub-light pipeline. Join Grace Green, Princess of Space and Eco Ranger, as she tackles the Bakken group on …

Saint Valentine of Rome

February 14th, 2017

22:12

The strange but true tale of the origin of Valentine's Day. It all started way back in the third century with a Christian Bishop named Valentine and a Roman Emperor who wanted to outlaw love. Support the show at …

Captain Kimorent the Cormorant

February 7th, 2017

7:06

A weird sea shanty about a pirate ship full of birds. All kinds of birds. The captain is a cormorant though. Why? Because it went best with captain. …

The Fox and Crow

February 1st, 2017

5:55

A short take on the classic fable about the cunning fox and the vain crow. The moral of the story? Don't be fooled by flattery. Support the show at …

Nian the Beast

January 24th, 2017

24:15

The story that inspired the tradition of Chinese New Year. Nian the Beast has been terrorizing a small village, and it's up to one young girl and a …

The Cat Who Caught the Moon

January 15th, 2017

7:10

Koo the cat thinks that the moon is a particularly tasty looking mouse. Will she be able to catch it? Listen and find out! Support the show at …

Thor in the Land of the Giants

January 6th, 2017

18:46

It was late in the great halls of Asgard. The gods were sleeping...or at least, most of them were. Thor, God of Thunder, strongest warrior to ever walk on earth or in the heavens, was having an argument with Loki, god …

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 4 (of 4)

December 31st, 2016

29:00

Jillian Jayes has become something greater than herself, but has she bit off more than she can chew? Find out in the conclusion to Book 1 of The Brilliant Firefly, our serial superhero story! Support the show at …

The Fairy's New Year Gift

December 31st, 2016

9:48

Two kids are given a strange gift one New Year's Eve. We take the beautiful (but largely forgotten) fable by Emilie Poulsson and update it for a …

Dinosaur Christmas!

December 23rd, 2016

17:46

It's a Dinosaur Christmas! T-Rex just wants to open her present, but with her big head and little arms, she's having a lot of trouble. Will she find some friends to help her? Will Christmas be saved? (Yes.) Support the …

The Raven Steals the Light

December 19th, 2016

11:05

Our telling of the classic Haida (from the Pacific Northwest) story, Raven Steals the Light. As far as fairy tales go, this is a strange one, but very interesting too! Support the show at patreon.com/stories or leave us …

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 3

December 14th, 2016

33:52

Part 3! Jill and Specs investigate the mystery surrounding Grampa Jack. The deeper they dig, the more troubling it becomes. We hope you are enjoying …

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 2

December 10th, 2016

24:07

Part two of our superhero origin story. Jillian Jayes was a normal girl. Well, not really, but don't tell her that. She loved nothing more than judo, …

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 1

December 5th, 2016

17:01

Part one of our superhero origin story. Jillian Jayes was a normal girl. Well, not really, but don't tell her that. She loved nothing more than judo, …

The Gingerbread Man

November 29th, 2016

8:53

The classic Christmas/Holiday favorite of the Gingerbread Man. He runs! Can you catch him? (You Can't, it says so in the song). Support the show at …

The Thanksgiving Pie-Off

November 24th, 2016

6:52

Its the Thanksgiving Pie-Off, where a brother and sister see who can eat more thanksgiving pies. What kinds of pies? Lots. Apple? Yes. Cherry? Yes. …

Little Red Hen

November 20th, 2016

10:55

A Little Red Hen is busy, and no one wants to help her make bread. When the bread is done, they all change their tune, but the Little Red Hen is all business. It's our take on this classic story, with fun songs woven …

Noah's Ark and the Great Flood

November 14th, 2016

13:33

The classic Bible story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood. God is sending a storm to wash away the sins of man, and Noah has been chosen to carry out very specific instructions. One of the most famous Christian stories, …

The Milkmaid's Song

November 5th, 2016

11:02

The classic fable of counting your chickens before they hatch, combined with a version of the Irish folksong "The Rattlin' Bog." A lot of fun. Sing …

Halloween is Over!

November 5th, 2016

2:25

A little bonus poem about Halloween being over. It's fun! Leave us a review on iTunes to support the show!

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Dog King (He's King of the Dogs)

October 28th, 2016

11:26

His mother was a dog. His father was a king. Know what that makes him? DOG KING! By the way, he's king of the dogs. This episode is ridiculous but …

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

October 22nd, 2016

22:24

Halloweeen time! Here is an only-slightly-spooky take on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with original songs! The Headless Horseman is coming...or is he? …

Jack and the Beanstalk

October 14th, 2016

23:06

A boy, a cow, some magic beans and an unruly giant. THIS EPISODE IS FE FI FO FUN! (sorry not sorry for that terrible joke.) Listen to Jack and the …

The President's New Suit - (For Election 2016)

October 8th, 2016

10:19

In light of the impending election and the information coming to light about the candidates, we are re-releasing our updated take on the Emperor's …

The Princess and the Pea

October 1st, 2016

11:03

The classic story of the Princess and the Pea, retold with a fun song at the end! Support the show at patreon.com/stories :)

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Why the Leaves Change Color - A Traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Native American) Story

September 23rd, 2016

11:51

This week we bring you the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Native American) story on why the leaves change color in the autumn. This beautiful story has been …

Max Goodname and the Silent Knight 2 of 2

September 16th, 2016

30:13

Max Goodname is back! This time around, some dwarves have dug too deeply and awoken an ancient evil. Will Max, Wallace, Corly and their new friends be able to save the day? Support the show at Patreon.com/stories

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5 Silly Poems

September 16th, 2016

6:06

A bonus episode! In honor of Shel Silverstein's birthday, we've written and recorded five short and silly poems for you. Support the show at …

Max Goodname and the Silent Knight 1 of 2

September 9th, 2016

32:42

Max Goodname is back! This time around, some dwarves have dug too deeply and awoken an ancient evil. Will Max, Wallace, Corly and their new friends be able to save the day? Support the show at Patreon.com/stories

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The Peanut Butter Jelly War

September 3rd, 2016

10:00

A poem about a war between the Peanut Butter and Jelly Kingdoms. It has songs about sandwiches! Support the show at Patreon.com/stories

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The Seal Skin Girl (Part 2 of 2)

August 24th, 2016

12:03

When a young boy moves from Dublin to a sleepy little village on the Irish coast, he finds new friends, new myths, and some strange magic. Get the book on amazon and support the show at patreon.com/stories !

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The Seal Skin Girl (Part 1 of 2)

August 17th, 2016

24:21

When a young boy moves from Dublin to a sleepy little village on the Irish coast, he finds new friends, new myths, and some strange magic. Get the book on amazon and support the show at patreon.com/stories !

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The Fall of Icarus

August 9th, 2016

11:47

The classic myth of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun. Guess what, it doesn't work out for him this time either. Support the show and get …

Big Fish Small Pond

July 28th, 2016

13:02

Neddy is the biggest fish in the small pond, and the biggest bully too. One day she tries to see what life in the big pond is like. Lessons are …

The Moringa Grove

July 20th, 2016

9:13

There's a drought in the savanna, and tensions are running high between the striped and spotted animals. Support the show at patreon.com/stories and …

The Mouse Who Hung the Bell

July 13th, 2016

6:24

The mice have gathered and need a plan to stop the cat! One mouse has a plan, but is anyone brave enough to pull it off? Based on the fable, this …

The Golden Touch of King Midas

July 2nd, 2016

17:27

A King wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold. Adapted from the Hawthorne version of this classic Greek Myth. To support the show, visit

The President's New Suit

June 22nd, 2016

10:30

An updated take on the Emperor's New Clothes! Support the show and have your child's name read at the beginning of an episode at Patreon.com/stories!

Little Red Riding Hood

June 17th, 2016

13:38

The classic tale of Little Red, a wolf, a grandmother and a woodcutter. The moral? Don't talk to strangers!

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The Dog That Wasn't Useful

June 8th, 2016

7:40

There is a happy farm with happy farmers and happy animals and one sad dog. The dog doesn't feel useful...but he may be surprised. (Spoiler alert: …

Her Favorite Lullaby

May 25th, 2016

6:19

An original lullaby, guaranteed to make grumpy babies calm and calm babies sleepy. Do you like giraffes? This one has giraffes in it! Hit

Amazing Grace Every Creature Part 3

May 17th, 2016

17:07

The thrilling conclusion to the sage of Amazing Grace! Listen now and don't forget to support the show at Patreon.com/stories

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The Magic Chalk and the Very Real T-Rex

May 7th, 2016

20:38

A schoolyard artist, a schoolyard bully, a magic piece of chalk, and a very real T-Rex. This week's contemporary fairy tale is full of fun, danger, …

What I Want to Be

April 21st, 2016

3:24

In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, here's a fun poem about deciding what you want to be when you grow up!

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The Proof of Mermaids

April 15th, 2016

25:40

A young man is shipwrecked in the middle of the Pacific ocean. He finds himself saved by an unlikely creature, one with long coral hair and a …

Billy Goats Gruff

April 3rd, 2016

13:12

Goats, trolls, and some serious gruff. Listen to our take on this classic Norwegian fairy tale! To support the show, visit http://patreon.com/stories

The Tortoise and the Hare

March 23rd, 2016

11:46

Who will win in the great race between the tortoise in the hare? Place your bets, and then listen here to find out! To support the show, visit

The Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg

March 14th, 2016

7:27

An Irish take on the Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy the new version of the classic tale told in rhyming …

The Legend of John Henry

February 25th, 2016

6:56

This week, for Black History Month, we bring you the Legend of John Henry. It's one of our favorite stories and we hope you'll love it too. To …

Elves and the Shoemaker

February 9th, 2016

8:37

Making shoes can be tough work, but we all get by with a little help from our handy, tiny, magical friends! Support the show at

Margaret, Henry and the Room of Hay

January 6th, 2016

28:54

It's another new twist on an old fairy tale classic. We can't tell you which, it will ruin the surprise! Support the show at patreon.com/stories.

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The Origins of Hannukah

December 23rd, 2015

7:25

This week, we want to tell you the story about the origin of Hanukkah. This is a story from the Jewish Faith, and it's well loved all around the …

The Birth of Christ and Christmas

December 22nd, 2015

5:36

This week, we want to tell you the story about the origin of Christmas. This is a story from the Christian Faith, but it’s cultural impact on the …

If I Could Change My Skin

November 25th, 2015

11:53

A new story that deals with how we see ourselves, what we are, and what we wish we could be. Give a listen and support our show at storiespodcast.com …

Hansel and Gretel and the Apple Trees

November 18th, 2015

19:32

Hungry kids, hungry witches, houses made of candy and charming songs. Listen to our version of the family classic Hansel and Gretel, and support our …

The Lion and the Mouse

November 7th, 2015

6:33

A mighty lion and a humble mouse. They're very different, but that doesn't mean one is better than the other. Listen to our take on this classic tale …

Polly and the Pumpkin Seeds

October 31st, 2015

8:48

One little girl, a handful of pumpkin seeds, and some halloween magic. Listen to the episode now and support us by going to patreon.com/stories!

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Arthur the Ugly Duckling

September 10th, 2015

18:36

This week we tell you a spin on the classic story of the ugly duckling. Remember everyone, beauty is only feather deep! Support the show on …

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

August 31st, 2015

11:08

This week we have the classic cautionary tale. You can cry wolf all you want, but what happens when you come face to face with the real thing? …

The Ant and the Grasshopper

August 21st, 2015

7:03

One has been working all year saving up food for the winter. The other is a grasshopper. Learn the value of hard work and foresight in our version of this classic fable, and support the show by going to …

The Three Little Pigs

July 26th, 2015

16:52

Listen to this episode featuring the classic Three Little Pigs or we'll huff and we'll puff and we'll blow your house down :). And check out …

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

June 3rd, 2015

6:37

Some porridge is too hot, some porridge isn't hot enough! It's the classic tale of happy mediums this week when we bring you Goldilocks and the Three …

The Velveteen Rabbit

April 30th, 2015

19:21

The classic tale of the Velveteen Rabbit. Before Woody and Buzz of Toy Story, there was a wise old Skin Horse and a Rabbit that just wanted to be …

Max Goodname and the Song of the Basilisk

March 13th, 2015

36:37

Max Goodname is back in action! This time, the king wants to send the young knight (and his wizard pal Wallace Q. Wallace) up against the dreaded Basilisk. Along the way, they'll meet up with their cleric friend, Corly …

The Tooth Fairy and the Dragon

March 1st, 2015

10:44

The Dread Dragon Drogogard is terrorizing princes and destroying castles, and only the Tooth Fairy Dentina can save the day. A followup to the wildly …

Amazing Grace Princess of Space — Every Creature pt. 2

February 18th, 2015

19:30

Hexacorns are being poached, and the town of Majico2 has called in Amazing Grace Green to help bring the poachers to justice and save the wild Hexacorns. They've tried to scare her out of town but Grace doesn't scare …

The Fire Fairies of Lillywood

February 9th, 2015

7:22

Deep in the Lillywood, past the Frog Pond and the Unicorn Valley, there is a magical tree named LeCree. Inside of her branches, lives a magical race of Fairies dedicated to protecting the forest. This is a simple and …

Sophia the Snowflake

January 27th, 2015

5:35

Sophia is a snowflake who falls from the sky on a blustery February day. When she lands on the lawn of a neighborhood boy, she calls on her big …

Amazing Grace Princess of Space — Every Creature

January 20th, 2015

13:43

In the black depths of space, where star ships travel faster than the law, there is a new and wild frontier. Colonists settle strange planets, …

How the Camel Got His Hump

January 12th, 2015

6:42

Today we bring you another interesting animal origin story from Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book. How did the Camel get his hump? We …

The Secret Origins of the Tooth Fairy

January 6th, 2015

10:43

Have you ever wondered where the Tooth Fairy got her start? Why does she pay for old teeth and where does she get all that money anyway? We have the …

How The Whale Got His Throat

January 3rd, 2015

6:50

Today we bring you an interesting animal origin story from Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book. How did whales get so big? Where did their big whale throats come from? We have the answers in the form of this …

Dropping the Ball

December 30th, 2014

6:27

Joshua is a young ball with big dreams. Will he grow up to be dunked through a hoop or kicked through the uprights like he dreams, or will he have a …

Persephone’s Winter

December 26th, 2014

18:01

The ancient Greeks believed that winter was brought on by a kidnapping and a sorrowful tale of unrequited love between gods and mortals. It may not …

The Night Before Christmas

December 21st, 2014

3:19

This week we bring your the classic Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore. It's the perfect thing to play while your little mice are stirring from …

The Magic Armor - Full Version

December 19th, 2014

42:58

This version contains parts I and II of our story "The Magic Armor–a Max Goodname Tale." In it, a young squire named Max dreams of knighthood, and he won't let a little thing like having no armor bring him down. In his …

The Magic Armor pt. 2— A Max Goodname Tale

December 15th, 2014

24:53

The grand finale of The Magic Armor. With the help of Wallace Q. Wallace, Max finally gets his chance to joust. Will he prove his skill and win his …

The Magic Armor pt. 1— A Max Goodname Tale

December 6th, 2014

18:56

A young squire named Max Goodname dreams of knighthood, and he won't let a little thing like having no armor bring him down. In his way stand some of the best warriors in the realm, but with a crafty wizard and a …

Peter and Penny Rabbit

November 27th, 2014

10:46

Peter Rabbit and his sister Penny venture into Mr. McGregor's Garden. Will the two naughty little rabbits make it out, or will they end up in a …

Snow White and the Wicked Witch

November 9th, 2014

28:39

Our take on the classic tale of the fairest maiden herself, Snow White, inspired by the Brothers Grimm. Beautiful princesses, evil witches, an …

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