Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Bad News Good News

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Paul Revere's Ride

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sybil: Hero of the American Revolution

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 Am...

Jasper's Shell

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

The Leaky Pot

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

Three Little Pigs (Rebroadcast)

03 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 at...

The Emperor's Seeds

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

Soft: The First Dog (Part 3 of 3)

20 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

The Croc from Doonadoo

14 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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)

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ic...

Soft: The First Dog (Part 1 of 3)

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 more...

Peter and Penny Rabbit (Easter Weekend 2017)

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Big Beautiful Walls

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 les...

The Wind and the Sun

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 violence!...

Mick Munter Monster Hunter: The Leprechaun

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bright Bright Feathers

12 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Rapunzel

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 endi...

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

26 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 Gr...

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

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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, P...

Saint Valentine of Rome

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Captain Kimorent the Cormorant

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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. A...

The Fox and Crow

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

Nian the Beast

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

The Cat Who Caught the Moon

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 patreon...

Thor in the Land of the Giants

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 wal...

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 4 (of 4)

31 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 Brill...

The Fairy's New Year Gift

31 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 moder...

Dinosaur Christmas!

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

The Raven Steals the Light

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 3

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

The Brilliant Firefly: Reborn Part 2

10 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

The Thanksgiving Pie-Off

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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. Ke...

Little Red Hen

20 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Noah's Ark and the Great Flood

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Milkmaid's Song

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

Halloween is Over!

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

Dog King (He's King of the Dogs)

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

22 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bea...

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

08 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 New...

The Princess and the Pea

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

5 Silly Poems

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 Patreon.c...

Max Goodname and the Silent Knight 1 of 2

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Peanut Butter Jelly War

03 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Seal Skin Girl (Part 2 of 2)

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

The Seal Skin Girl (Part 1 of 2)

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

The Fall of Icarus

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 learne...

The Moringa Grove

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

The Mouse Who Hung the Bell

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 orig...

The Golden Touch of King Midas

02 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 htt...

The President's New Suit

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Dog That Wasn't Useful

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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: he'...

Her Favorite Lullaby

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

Amazing Grace Every Creature Part 3

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Magic Chalk and the Very Real T-Rex

07 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

What I Want to Be

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Proof of Mermaids

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 shiny......

Billy Goats Gruff

03 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 http://...

The Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 coup...

The Legend of John Henry

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 support...

Elves and the Shoemaker

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 http://patreon.com/sto...

Margaret, Henry and the Room of Hay

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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.

The Origins of Hannukah

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 world...

The Birth of Christ and Christmas

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

If I Could Change My Skin

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

The Lion and the Mouse

07 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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

31 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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!

Arthur the Ugly Duckling

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 patreon.co...

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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? Support...

The Ant and the Grasshopper

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Three Little Pigs

26 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 GoPlayPre...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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

30 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 love...

Max Goodname and the Song of the Basilisk

13 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Basi...

The Tooth Fairy and the Dragon

01 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hexacor...

The Fire Fairies of Lillywood

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Sophia the Snowflake

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 famil...

Amazing Grace Princess of Space — Every Creature

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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, pirates...

How the Camel Got His Hump

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 hav...

The Secret Origins of the Tooth Fairy

06 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

How The Whale Got His Throat

03 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dropping the Ball

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Persephone’s Winter

26 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

The Night Before Christmas

21 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

The Magic Armor - Full Version

19 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

The Magic Armor pt. 2— A Max Goodname Tale

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 kn...

The Magic Armor pt. 1— A Max Goodname Tale

06 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Peter and Penny Rabbit

27 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 rabbit...

Snow White and the Wicked Witch

09 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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