Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Latest Episodes:

The Secret Origins of the Tooth Fairy (rebroadcast) Apr 12, 2022

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Today's story is a re-release of one of our very first episodes. This episode is on Amazon as an e-book as well, so you can find it there or on storiespodcast.com/toothfairy to read along and see the wonderful illustrations by Random Cushing.

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Frog Boy the Boy Frog Apr 08, 2022

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Today's story is about a boy who everyone called Frog Boy. He spent his days in the wet and wild of the swamp, but one day he had a run in with a witch, and of course he was turned into an actual frog. Follow along to hear the story of his adventures as a frog.

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Burrito the Donkey Apr 01, 2022

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Today's episode is an adaptation of an aesop's fable in which a father and daughter are taking their donkey into town to go to the farmer's market and buy some rhubarb. Along the way the father learns that you can't try to make everyone happy or you'll just end up making no one happy.

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Tumble en Espanol: ¿Qué pasaría si no hubiera Luna? Mar 30, 2022

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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué pasaría si de repente la Luna desapareciera? Resulta que la Luna es mucho más importante para la vida del planeta Tierra de lo que pensamos. El ingeniero aeroespacial Miquel Sureda nos explica cómo se formó la Luna hace millones de años. Además, nos cuenta cómo los científicos miden la distancia entre la Luna y la Tierra descubriendo así que se está alejando poco a poco de nosotros.

What would happen if our Moon suddenly disappeared? Would we still have tides? It turns out that the Moon has a much bigger influence on Earth than you might think. Without the Moon, life as we know it would not exist! Rocket scientist Miquel Sureda explains what happened before the Moon existed, and how we know that the Moon is slowly moving away from us.

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 2 Mar 29, 2022

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Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we designed with Michael Low from Luck of Legends. Take on the role of heroes in a world of wonder! In Starsworn, kids and parents get the chance to build worlds, create heroes, and go on adventures together.

In today's episode Max Goodname and the gang manage to find the information they need in the library of the conservatory. As they are about to embark on a journey to Bastion, on one of Lady Bronzewynne's airships, they are visited by a familiar adversary who has sabotaged the ship's controls.

if you want to play along at home, there’s a free story that’s different than the one in this episode, available to download at StoriesRPG.com.

And to check out all of Vindsvept’s music, head to youtube.com/vindsvept!

Special thanks to Nate, Emily, and Kelsie Lee, our producer Andrew Martin, our friend Vindsvept who wrote all the original music in the episode, and Michael Low, the designer of the Starsworn game with Daniel Hinds. Michael is a certified English teacher who runs online classes to help kids learn the joy of writing fiction by using story-telling games. If you’d like to hear your kids laugh, gasp in excitement, and write page after page of stories for the sheer joy of it, check out the classes on LuckOfLegends.com. Classes count for homeschool credit and come with Common Core aligned feedback on your child’s writing, speaking, and collaboration skills, so you can help them keep growing as they play!

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New Youtube Channel Mar 25, 2022

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Hello! We wanted to let you all know that we’ve just launched our official youtube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you’ve ever wanted to read along with us, these videos are just for you! They feature the text of the stories nice and large on the screen, with each word highlighted as I read it so you can match up the way it looks with the way it sounds! Youtube also lets you change the play speed, so depending on your level, you can slow down the narration to follow along. They’re great for new readers, storybook time, English language learners, and even just for listening!

In the future, we plan on adding more read-alongs, some live storytime readings, Q+As and more!

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Hidden Conservatory Part 1 Mar 25, 2022

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In today's episode Max Goodname and the gang arrive at the hidden conservatory for new Starsworn. They get to interact with some of the students, there's a feast in their honor, and they receive a new mission from the king himself!

if you want to play along at home, there’s a free story that’s different than the one in this episode, available to download at StoriesRPG.com.

And to check out all of Vindsvept’s music, head to youtube.com/vindsvept!

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Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit's Burrow Mar 18, 2022

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Today's story is another one from our favorite honey obsessed bear, Winnie the Pooh. Follow along as Pooh Bear learns that moderation is key, especially when you're already in a tight spot.

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Pizza Raccoons!! Mar 15, 2022

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Today's story is about a raccoon named Bandit, and his group of mischievous friends. Follow along as Bandit and his friends attempt to steal some pizza, and Bandit finds out what being a leader is really all about.

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One Big Mitten Mar 11, 2022

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Today's story is an old classic Ukrainian Folktale. A little boy named Olek wanted to go out and play during one of the coldest winters in memory. He ends up losing a mitten in the woods, follow along to find out what happens to his mitten before Olek and his Baba can find it the next day.

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