Stories From Now And Then

Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-free time. New episodes every week!

Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us on Instagram @storiesfromnowandthen to get a story dedication.

Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe
Website: storiesfromnowandthen.com
Produced by Ocorda Sound
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Latest Episodes:

How The Whale Got His Throat Dec 20, 2025

Show notes

Why exactly do whales only eat tiny fish? Today, Nicola tells the classic "Just So Story" of a clever mariner and a whale with a very big appetite. Meanwhile, in the Old Library, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus the cat are tune in to hear Nicola's rendition.

Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10.

Narrator: Nicola Ward

Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe

Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,

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