Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

The Secret Origins of the Tooth Fairy (rebroadcast)

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 storie...

Frog Boy the Boy Frog

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 witc...

Burrito the Donkey

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

¿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 planet...

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 2

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 designe...

New Youtube Channel

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 1

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 designe...

Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit's Burrow

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, especial...

Pizza Raccoons!!

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pizz...

One Big Mitten

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Wanda Walgood, Wandering Witch (rebroadcast)

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 stud...

For Want of a Nail

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Liste...

African Folktales with Miss Jojo: The Lying Cow

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mi...

The Wylderwood Book 2: Chapter 7 Part 2

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pictu...

Stories Podchats: Disney Villain Bracket

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're bringing you another episode of Stories Podchats. Amanda, Kelsie and Da... I mean Brock Rackets, will be discussing the most villainous vi...

The Wylderwood Book 2: Chapter 7 Part 1

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Beaver Bridger Builder

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 acro...

The Eagle of the Khan

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ba...

The Dragon's Gifts

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sa...

Belly Rebellion

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

New Years Goblins

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

No Place Like Home

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, q...

Stories PodChats: Holidays

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

King Canute

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Canute,...

Holiday Live Show - Today!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Frog Witch Part 2

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 designe...

The Bell of Atri

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 gre...

Hornet Honey

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 alon...

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Frog Witch Part 1

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 designe...

Pull Pull Pull My Cart!

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

The Trojan War Part 1: To the Most Beautiful

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 godd...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2021 Holiday Charity Livestream!

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 game...

Insults and Antlers

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Of Soldiers and Supper

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 designe...

My Brother, the Baba Yaga, and Me

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 brot...

Goblin Wedding

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Two Good Dogs

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 of...

Sour Grapes

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 inst...

To Scam a Scammer

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tow...

Too Many Chefs

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 coworke...

The Golden Touch of King Midas (Rebroadcast)

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Stories PodChats: Disney Bracket 2

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 list...

Of Time and Texas

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

Home Sweet Horn

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Little Thieves

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, t...

You Can't Sit With Us!

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Medusa and Perseus Part 2

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Medusa and Perseus Part 1

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ques...

Dog King: Burnt Bun Breakfast

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. F...

Stories PodChats: Disney Bracket 1

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 othe...

The Lambton Dragon

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 responsi...

Stories Podchats: Would You Rather

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 trickiest...

My Three Witches

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 does...

Yoga Kids Adventure

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pecos Bill and the Tornado

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

The Man Who Never Returned

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Dra...

The Freezation of Pam McGee

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 charac...

Alfred's New Audience

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, i...

Like a Nail

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Stories Podchats: Books!

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

The Geese Who Saved Rome

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Circle Round: The Noblest Tale

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 toget...

Soft: The First Dog (complete)

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Five & Six

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Chasing Squirrels

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Boiled Frog

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter Four

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Tumble: Do Trees Fart?

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 stori...

The Grass is Always Greener

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the next installment of The Wylderwood, Nezzy, Wax, Harks, Lochlan, and Gothak meet a mysterious creature that only lives in the Wylderwood: the ...

The Mouse Who Ate the Moon

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

The Wylderwood 2: Chapter One

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The Wylderwood: Book One

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 thin...

Thirsty: A Sheriff James Roberts story from the Wild West

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Who's Afraid of the Monster Under the Bed?

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Amazing Grace: Crooked Rivers, Crooked Men - Part Two

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 fig...

Amazing Grace: Crooked Rivers, Crooked Men - Part One

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Kelpie

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

African Folktales

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 laug...

Biting the Lion

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Anansi and the Sky God's Stories

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sky...

My Cat Hippo Part 2

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sol...

My Cat Hippo Part 1

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, b...

Binding The Wolf

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 do...

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

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Fastest Way Down

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...