Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

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The Eagle of the Khan Jan 18, 2022

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Today's episode is about the infamous Genghis Khan and his eagle friend. The Khan and his eagle are out hunting but don't have any luck. On the way back the khan learns a valuable lesson about controlling his temper from his friend.

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The Dragon's Gifts Jan 14, 2022

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Today's episode is the story that we based our live show on. On yule tide eve, Twins Marta and Kurt climb up a mountain in search of gifts that are said to have been frozen there along with a dragon long ago. Follow along as they make friends and get help along the way.

If you would like to check out our live video performance of this story from our holiday special, along with games, songs, and a live Q&A it's still available at live.storiespodcast.com.

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Belly Rebellion Jan 07, 2022

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Today's episode was inspired by a Latin fable. All the different parts of the body were gathered together in discussion. Follow along as we find out that sometimes it's not easy to see how others are helping.

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New Years Goblins Jan 04, 2022

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Today's episode is about the Kallikantzaroi…also known as the New Years Goblins. They spent most of the year underground but they were allowed on the surface only twelve days, between Christmas and the Epiphany on January Sixth, also known as the twelve days of Christmas. Listen along to see what kind of mischief the goblins get up to and how a boy and his grandma manage to protect their candy shop.

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No Place Like Home Dec 31, 2021

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Today's story is set in ancient Greece and is about a water nymph named Chelone. She was shy and an introvert, which means she preferred time alone, quiet, and by herself. Listen along as Chelone ends up teaching the greek gods a lesson, and her punishment winds up being a fantastic gift in her eyes.

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Stories PodChats: Holidays Dec 24, 2021

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Today we’re sharing an episode of Stories Podchats! Get festive, because today we're talking all about Christmas music. Brock Rackets is back and this time we're doing a bracket of the best Christmas/holiday/winter songs.

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King Canute Dec 21, 2021

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Today's episode is about a king who may have let his power go to his head. Everyone for hundreds and hundreds of miles was the subject of King Canute, and was bound to obey his every command. Follow along as the king learns some humility.

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Holiday Live Show - Today! Dec 19, 2021

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Today's the day! Don't forget to tune in for our live holiday special today 12/19 at 6pm est. Go to live.storiespodcast.com for details.

Starsworn: Max Goodname and the Frog Witch Part 2 Dec 17, 2021

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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 meet the frog witch, a mystical hermit who lives in the southern swamp. Max, Corly, and Wallace learn what their star signs mean, and what their Starsworn powers are.

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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The Bell of Atri Dec 14, 2021

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Today's episode is an adaptation of an Italian fable, all about a busy old town in Italy called Atri. It was a very nice place to live so the town grew and grew until eventually there were so many people that the courthouse was completely overwhelmed with everyone's issues. Listen along to find out how the King decided to make sure everyone got the justice they deserved in a very unconventional way.

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