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Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
Starglow Media · Kids & family
On the Stories Podcast, we perform a new story for your children every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories like Peter Rabbit and even completely original works. Everything is G rated and safe for all ages. The perfect kids podcast for imaginative families. Whether you’re driving with your children or just want to limit your kids’ screen time…
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The Last of the Dragons
Today's episode is a story written by Edith Nesbit and adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. In a world where princes are expected to rescue princesses from dragons, a brave and independent princess decides to fight the dragon alongside a prince who loves her. Listen along to find out what happens to the dragon! Draw us a…
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Rootabega Country
Today's episode is a classic children’s story written for you by Carl Sandburg. Listen along to this famous nonsense story! 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!! If…
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Throwback: Narcissus and Echo
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Narcissus and Echo! Our retelling of the classic Greek myth about the most beautiful and self-centered man in the world! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname…
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Throwback: Animal Jam
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Animal Jam! Dylan is hoping for a peaceful day playing guitar in the woods, but when he runs into basically every predator that lives in the forest, he feels anything but peaceful. What is he going to do to get out of…
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Throwback: The Mighty Shadow
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Mighty Shadow! Scout is pretty sure he's the biggest and the baddest wolf in the whole forest, but everyone else thinks he's just a bully. Can the Lion Queen set him straight? Check out Stories RPG our new show…
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Throwback: The Belly of the Beast
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Belly of the Beast! Kaya wants to make friends with her neighbors, but they don't seem interested in getting to know her! But when everyone gets swallowed by a great big monster, will her neighbors suddenly come…
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The Land of Lummp
Today's episode is a story written for you by Daniel Hinds. Billy, a boy who feels insecure about being shorter than his classmates, meets a gnome named Snailpail. Billy goes to the magical Land of Lummp with Snailpail, where Billy is treated like a giant and asked to help with various chores. Draw us a picture of…
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Throwback: The Know-It-All
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Know-It-All! Abdul is pretty sure he knows everything. His favorite sayings are "half your life is lost without knowledge" and "well, actually..." (and everyone is pretty sick of hearing them). But what will…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 28
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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Throwback: Phoenix Feathers
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Phoenix Feathers! Fan would really like some friends, and there are lots of other birds around for her to hang out with! The only thing is they think she should be able to sing or hunt or grow really bright feathers…
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The Cave of Heaven
Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look…
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Throwback: The Celebrated Jumping Frog!
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic story by Mark Twain about persistence…
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Artemis and the Hunt
Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Greek myth written for you by Grace Hinds. Otus and Ephialtes, half-mortal sons of Poseidon, plan to overthrow the gods. Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, finds out and interferes. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then…
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Throwback: The Elephant's Dilemma
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Elephant's Dilemma! Little Millie has been tied up at Old Mr. Price's zoo for so long that she's not just a calf anymore, she's a full-grown elephant. But is she big enough to finally pull herself free? Check out…
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Throwback: What You Sow
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. What You Sow! Sarah grows the most beautiful tulips out of all of her neighbors, and she NEVER shares her bulbs. She wants to keep all the beauty to herself! But will this strategy work forever? Tune in to find out!…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 27
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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Throwback: Smaller Than Ever
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Smaller Than Ever! Rebekah lives in a house full of sisters and husbands and children and babies and the only place she can go for some peace and quiet is the temple. When she asks the Rabbi what to do about her tiny…
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The Apple of Contentment
Today's episode is an original story written by Howard Pyle and adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. Christine helps a fairy and is rewarded with a magical apple tree. The fruit of the tree brings her lasting contentment and can only be picked by her. Her jealous family tries to take the apples to the king, but they are…
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Throwback: Loki and the Golden Hair
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Loki and the Golden Hair! Loki, the trickster god, has REALLY done it this time. His prank doesn't just mildly inconvenience the other gods and goddesses like he planned, it might have major consequences for all the…
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Throwback: The Werewolf at the Inn
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Werewolf at the Inn! A stranger comes to stay at The Silver Moon, and the innkeeper, Old Cobb is immediately on edge. There's something about the visitor that feels a little... off. Is it his shaggy hair, his…
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Tunjur
Today's story is a Palestinian folktale adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. An old women named Halima prays for one more child. She is given Tunjur, a magical talking cooking pot, who brings home goods by tricking people into filling him with valuables. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 26
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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Throwback: The Mouse Tower
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Mouse Tower! The Archbishop Hatto II thinks he's very clever when he gathers up all the wheat and bread in Germany and charges everyone lots of money to buy it back. But what will happen when he can't ignore the…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 25
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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Throwback: The Biggest in the World
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Biggest in the World! Sallie the Salamander is so happy in her little log, and why wouldn't she be? She's the biggest in the world! Until all of a sudden she finds out that she's not... uh oh. Check out Stories…
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Unlockers
Today's episode is an original story written for you by Michael Low. Remi and June find a magical key in their grandparent's attic. Listen to find out what they discover when they unlock a tree! 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…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 24
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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Throwback: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing! A hungry wolf tries to use a disguise to finally get to eat some dinner, but will all the other sheep notice the predator in their midst? Tune in to find out! Check out Stories RPG our new…
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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 23
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, 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…
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The Dragon and his Grandmother
Today's story is adapted by Daniel Hinds from a classic fable. Three soldiers leave a war and make a deal with a magical dragon. In exchange for seven years of wealth and freedom, they must serve him for seven years afterward unless they can solve his riddle. Will the soldiers be able to solve the riddle? Listen and…
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