Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

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Raggedy Ann and the Pillow Fight Jul 25, 2025

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Today we have another charming story about Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy written by Johnny Gruelle and adapted by Daniel Hinds. Follow along as Marcie's toys get into a pillow fight one night after Marcie and the rest of the people are in bed.

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Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

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Throwback: Billy Goats Gruff Jul 24, 2025

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Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Goats, trolls, and some serious gruff. Listen to our take on this classic Norwegian fairy tale!

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Millions of Cats!! Jul 19, 2025

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Today we have a fun new story, adapted from a picture book by Wanda Gág. An old man goes out to get a new cat for his wife and comes back with... well, more than one cat.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 8 Jul 18, 2025

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This week we are continuing the story of Ann of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Wednesday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin!

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Throwback: The Mouse Who Hung the Bell Jul 17, 2025

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Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. 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 original story/poem will brighten up your day!

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

The Soldier and the Devil Jul 11, 2025

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Today we have a Czech folktale translated by Jausef Baudis and adapted for audio by Daniel Hinds. Follow along as the kind and generous soldier has some unexpected encounters on the way home from war.

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Throwback: The Peanut Butter Jelly War Jul 10, 2025

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Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A poem about a war between the Peanut Butter and Jelly Kingdoms. It has songs about sandwiches!

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

The Boy Who Drew Cats Jul 04, 2025

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Today we have a story adapted from a Japanese fable. Follow along as an artist boy who, as you may have guessed, loved to draw cats, saves a temple from an invading goblin.

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 7 Jul 03, 2025

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This week we are continuing the story of Ann of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Wednesday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin!

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!

Throwback: The Magic Chalk and the Very Real T-Rex Jul 03, 2025

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Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. 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, and magic. Safe for kids of all ages, but the T-Rex roar can be a little scary :)

Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity

Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!