Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
Episodes
Cat Baths
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Fyne and Dandy
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
The Castle of the Fly
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 and...
Captain Birdbeard
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Peacocking
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Selfish Giant
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Gordian Knot
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Fairy's New Year Gift (rebroadcast)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Kitty Bear
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
An Elephant For Dinner
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
Gibbly and Gibli Go To The Moon
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Prince's Magic Mirror
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
The Frozen Sun
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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! Dr...
Flying South
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lesson...
The Boy and the Whale
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hunters Hunted
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The Fairies of Merlin's Craig
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Tiger From The Mountain
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Critter in the Closet!
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cravi...
Dog King Halloween!
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 instag...
The Cats of Ulthar
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sink or Swim, una nueva leyenda de La Llorona
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, Jacque...
Clever Wolves
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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)
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
The Ginormous Turnip
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
The Brilliant Firefly and The Purple Problem: Part Two
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
The Brilliant Firefly and The Purple Problem: Part One
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Different Boats
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Octavia and the Juniors
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Arachne the Weaver
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 will...
The Wylderwood: Part 9
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The New Kid
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a special collaboration with Melly from Stoopkid Stories! Together, we tell the story of Isabella and Adaliya. When Adaliya and her...
The Wylderwood: Part 8
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 though...
The Wylderwood: Part 7
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rip Van Winkle
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 real...
The Wylderwood: Part 6
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Lazy Pony
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
The Wylderwood: Part Five
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Old Teeth
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The Sheep Too Fluffy to Eat!
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Parental warning, this episode has some fantasy person on person violence! When we last saw our heroes, Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan, they were attendi...
The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brothers and Bees
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 complimen...
Bending and Breaking
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 reed...
The Wylderwood: Part Three
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 incompl...
The Great Race of the Chinese Zodiac
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Narcissus and Echo
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
The Wylderwood: Part Two
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
The Wonders of Snake Oil (Rebroadcast)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Wylderwood: Part One
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
With Our Powers Combined
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Monkey Mayhem
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Wanda Walgood, Wandering Witch
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ol...
The Bunny's Big Leap
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I'm Bored!
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 anyt...
Daniel in the Lions' Den
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 VE...
The Elephant's Dilemma
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 enou...
Animal Jam
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 anyt...
Mick Munter and the Mothman
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Loki and the Golden Hair
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mi...
The Seal-Skin Girl (2016)
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 put...
Songs for Lions
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul is pretty sure he knows everything. His favorite sayings are "half your life is lost without knowledge" and "well, actually..." (and everyone is...
The Bee's Sting
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 well....
The Incredible Singing Tortoise
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 everyone...
The Very Sick Goblins
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
Updates for Parents! COVID-19, Read-Along Ebooks, and How to Get Ad-Free Episodes!
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
King of the Frogs
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Grahamquackers
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gre...
The Mighty Shadow
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 him...
The Giant's Daughter
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 rewa...
Phoenix Feathers
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 able...
The Greedy Dog
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wiggly in Walt Disney World!
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fal...
The Song of Knockgrafton
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 hel...
The Werewolf at the Inn
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 litt...
King Midas and the Satyr's Song
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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! Wh...
The Mouse Tower
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bac...
What You Sow
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Smaller Than Ever
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Acorn Milk and the Blue Goblins, Part Two
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 te...
Acorn Milk and the Blue Goblins, Part One
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 solu...
Dog King Holidays
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 seaso...
Wexie's Seascape
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. Stayin...
The Soothsayer's Fire
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Biggest in the World
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 that...
In Your Dreams
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Extra Scoops!
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 cu...
The Sacred Squirrel
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Who Guards the Gourdmen?
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? A...
The Belly of the Beast
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hey Little Mouse!
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 droug...
The Firefly Queen
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Mr. Rat and His Lovely Daughter
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
The Boggart
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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! Che...
The Moon Rabbit
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...