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How the Bald Man Came to Be - PSP88 Mar 29, 2024

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Greetings from Planet Storytime!
(While we continue development on the new Beatru stories and several other originals, we are proud to bring back one of our favorites, and one of TM Ganim's greatest stories, How The Bald Man Came To Be!)
IN this episode of the podcast, we are proud to present another original story by TM Ganim, How The Bald Man Came To Be. This is a classic tale about the true definition of beauty and which traits make us a great person and which traits truly do not matter.
Also, we make use of music from one of the greats - Bedřich Smetana's, "Dance of the Comedians", from his comic opera, The Bartered Bride, arranged and adapted for our story by *Pax Stanley.
* all music except for "Reckoner's Theme" and "Pace of the Bald Men" (P Stanley), written by Bedřich Smetana; ALL music arranged, recorded, edited and produced by Paxton Stanley.
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The Wonderful Pump - PSP87 Mar 24, 2024

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Welcome back to Planet Storytime!
In this episode of the podcast, Thomas Mitchell and Paxton Stanley deliver one of L. Frank Baum's often overlooked classics, The Wonderful Pump, a story that dramatically illustrates how greed taints best possible outcomes and the crucial need to remain mindful when opportunity presents itself. We also learn how pride built around one's perception of how the world views them is often a terrible pitfall.
We hope you enjoy it!
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How the Camel Got His Hump - PSP86 Mar 19, 2024

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How did the camel get its hump anyway? And how important is it to pull your own weight and to work hard in life? In this Rudyard Kipling story, Thomas Mitchell seeks to answer these questions with yet another amazing example of his wonderful narration.
Paxton Stanley brings another gorgeous music soundtrack to this classic tale.
We hope you enjoy this remastered classic from our first season!
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***The Beatru Chronicles - Act I*** - PSP85 Feb 25, 2024

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Greetings fellow, Planet Storytime Listeners!
It's been far too long since our team has provided the PSP Universe with a hard update on the state of the show, our future and plans for 2024. For those of you who have been with us since the beginning back in the late summer of 2019, we salute and thank you! Without your support, we wouldn't have a show! For those of you just now achieving orbit around our planet, welcome! We have much to discuss!
As many will attest, our production schedule since 2021 has been, at best, erratic. There are many reasons for that including Covid-19, Thomas and Paxton's careers and family priorities, lack of funding (we're talking to you, generous listener! SUBSCRIBE!), and the challenges associated with generating rich, new, content.
Our original goal for PSP was to build on the energy and vibe of Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street and The Electric Co. from the 1970s, meaning, yes, we tell stories, but occasionally we make weird music or share gorgeous poems. Without demands from sponsors, we've been able to make this show whatever we wanted it to be. Sometimes we hit the mark and other times, not so much, but that's okay because our focus has always been our listernship and a sincere hope that people understand we've always done this show with love in our heart with content that stirs up all kinds of pictures in one's head.
We will conitnue to run "re-runs" given that as our younger listeners grow and begin to focus on different kinds of content, new listeners show up every day. Our stories are timeless - they are not dependent on current trends and. There will always be someone's first time hearing Crow & Beetle. But new content is what keeps the show sharp and thriving and more new content is coming!
For now, Paxton asked that we re-publish the full first act of The Beatru Chronicles as he's nearly completed the second act which should be published later this spring!
Originally apearing for the first time on 12/6/2020 as PSP34, The Beatru Chronicles tells of the adventures of Beatru, a young girl who wakes up from a dream to find that she's in a strange land with strange creatures and there begins the long journey for our heroine as she navigates this strange world in search of answers, a way back home, and perhaps a clear explanation for the disappearance of her parents.
We're excited for the upcoming release of Act II in the months ahead! For now, enjoy Act I!
This episode features chapter markers in the podcast itself:
Chapter 1 - The Clearing
Chapter 2 - The River and the Turtle
Chapter 3 - Stampede
Chapter 4 - Colonel Rhys
Chapter 5 - Friends in High Places
Chapter 6 - Clarity and Purpose
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Bremen Town Musicians (remixed and remastered) - PSP84 Feb 18, 2024

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We're going back to our 3rd episode ever - we hope you enjoy this remixed version!
Four animals, faced with overwhelming changes in each of their individual lives, team up to seek adventure and new opportunities as town musicians. Along the way, they come across the likes of robbers! How will each one of them respond to the robbers? How will the team respond to the robbers?
Please enjoy the wonderful, Thomas Mitchell, and his captivating narration on our 3rd episode!
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The Selfish Giant - PSP83 Feb 11, 2024

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Greetings, beloved denizens of Planet Storytime!
IN this episode of the podcast, we bring you an encore presentation of The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, one of the world’s greatest writers. This is the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant’s heart. A beloved classic, The Selfish Giant may be Oscar Wilde’s greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.
Adapted for Planet Storytime by Thomas Mitchell with music by Pax Stanley.
We hope you enjoy it!
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The Singles (music 4-pack) - PSP82 Jan 15, 2024

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Greetings and Happy New Year!
The Planet Storytime team welcomes you to the new year with 4 of our greatest songs performed by Planet Storytime's own Rubber Plane:
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Whippoorwill
Livelong Galaxy Hopper
Victor Surf Theme
You can enjoy each track separately with the capter markers.
We'll be back soon with more songs, more stories and more fun - stay tuned!
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A Visit from St. Nicholas (narrated by Beth Bacon & Thomas Mitchell) - PSP81 Dec 18, 2023

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Greetings and happy holidays!
In our second podcast featuring the amazing, Beth Bacon, she and Thomas share narration duties for A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)!
NOTE: learn more about Beth Bacon in the notes below!
This is the last in our holiday series for 2023, and we once again thank Beth for sharing both her time as well as her talents with us!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our fans worldwide!
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Beth Bacon is an author for young readers. She was born in New England and has lived in in five different states and three different countries! Santa stays busy keeping track of her whereabouts. Her books include I Hate Reading, The Book No One Wants To Read, The Panda Cub Swap, and AlphaBuddies: G Is First. Beth has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MA in Communication Arts from New York University, and a BA in Literature from Harvard University. Find out more at www.BethBaconAuthor.com. Christian Paniagua, a native New Yorker, is an alumnus of Pratt Institute where he received two degrees in Communication Design. Christian's art flows from his urban roots, love for animation, comics, and educational background. His whimsical approach and distinctive blend of movement, colors, and emotions into artwork allow him the freedom to diversify his designs. His resume as an illustrator artist encompasses a 25-year career.
Please check out Beth's website where you can find this and all her other books:
https://bethbaconauthor.com/

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The Family Santa Almost Forgot (written and narrated by Beth Bacon) - PSP80 Dec 17, 2023

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We are very happy and proud to present you with the brand new Christmas story from renowned children's author, Beth Bacon, The Family Santa Almost Forgot! Beth was kind enough to stop by the PSP Studio and provide us with our first guest narrator and she did a wonderful job!
About our author:

Beth Bacon is an author for young readers. She was born in New England and has lived in in five different states and three different countries! Santa stays busy keeping track of her whereabouts. Her books include I Hate Reading, The Book No One Wants To Read, The Panda Cub Swap, and AlphaBuddies: G Is First. Beth has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MA in Communication Arts from New York University, and a BA in Literature from Harvard University. Find out more at www.BethBaconAuthor.com. Christian Paniagua, a native New Yorker, is an alumnus of Pratt Institute where he received two degrees in Communication Design. Christian's art flows from his urban roots, love for animation, comics, and educational background. His whimsical approach and distinctive blend of movement, colors, and emotions into artwork allow him the freedom to diversify his designs. His resume as an illustrator artist encompasses a 25-year career.
Please check out Beth's website where you can find this and all her other books:
https://bethbaconauthor.com/
Thank you for spending some time with us, Beth!!
And Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of you in the Planet Storytime Universe!
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Whippoorwill (new single from TM Ganim and Rubber Plane) - PSP79 Dec 03, 2023

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This is our new single, written and performed by TM Ganim and Rubber Plane. This is a beautiful song featuring TM Ganim on vocals and piano with Paxton Stanley on bass and drums.
***the ethereal, cosmos-sized strings are complements of Livelong***
We hope everyone is having an enjoyable holiday season this year and encourage you to check out our two holidays classics in PSP77 and PSP78.
Be good to yourselves and be safe out in the world!
We look forward to kicking off the new year with you next month with new content!
Thanks, Planet Storytime listeners!
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