Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

The air has changed and Mother Oak knows that it's finally the season for all her acorn babies to fall out of the tree and make their own way in the world. But the littlest acorn, Hazel, is scared! Can she just stay an acorn on her branch forever, please?

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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!

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Mr. Ivan is NOT nice to his pony, and Tillie and Dives do not think that's acceptable. Will their wild idea to free the pony work? Listen in to this traditional Romani folktale to find out!

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The princess just wants a nice quiet gathering for her birthday, but her father the king wants it to be the best party ever! Will the king finally learn his lesson when some uninvited guests show up? Tune into this adaptation of a Macedonian folktale to find out!

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Fenny wins a contest fair and square, but her mean brothers, Frog and Newt sabotage her success. How is she going to get herself out of this mess?

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Magic pumpkins keep growing in Lakshmi's yard, and she and her brother Dubey can't believe it! 

In this traditional Indian folktale, we find out what happens when you help someone in need out the goodness of your heart and what happens when you help someone in the hopes of getting a reward.

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On his first ever solo hunting trip, Declan spots a mysterious and beautiful white doe, and he knows he has to have her. But what will his new friend Amélie have to say about that?

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When the cheetah and the wild dog tell Froggy that she's ugly, she asks the Sky God for a tail so she can be beautiful. But will it really be everything she's dreamed of?

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In this adaptation of a classic Aesop’s Fable, a lion and bear can’t agree on who should get to eat the leftover picnic basket goodies. Who’s going to win this argument??

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Please enjoy this rerelease of one of our very first episodes, originally titled “Margaret and Henry and the Room Full of Hay”. Stay tuned for new episodes next week!

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Dracula has a hard time in the summer, so he invites his friends for a fun surfing party! But they all want to surf in the daytime... What will he do?

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Kwan is an old man who doesn't have enough money to buy rice. When he steals some at the market, he gets sent to jail! Now what will he do?

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Ms. Elephant and Mr. Hippo are being very greedy with their berries and flowers, and the hare is VERY hungry! What will she do to earn some of the big kids' food? Tune in to this adaptation of a Central African folktale to find out!

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What makes a knight? Is it fancy armor and a jeweled sword? Or do you have to do more than just wear the right outfit? Today's story is all about two knights on the road to Camelot, both trying to join King Arthur's Round Table, but who will have what it takes?

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Goldie and Grumbles are tired of fishing, and Goldie has an idea that might change everything! But will it actually work?

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After the sun sets at night, the humans have to live in the cold and dark, and Zeus doesn't care. But Prometheus does! And he's figuring out a way to help!

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Five blind men meet an elephant. One man says it's like a snake, one says it's like a tree, and the rest all think it's like something else! Who's right???

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One daughter loves the sun and one daughter loves the rain. What's a dad to do??

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Today we find Dog King, Pickles, Rambo, Broadwin, Annie, Cranberry, and Other Other Rex preparing for war! It's that time of year again, and our friends have to defend themselves against the fireborks and the terrible giant: the Borf of Yoolye!

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Stevie is disappointed when he finds out he’ll have to go to camp this summer. He thought he’d finally have a chance to relax and be himself, but now he’ll have to go on living a “double life”, just like he does during the school year. It’s exhausting! Will this summer be the catastrophe that he’s imagining, or will it finally be the one where Stevie gets his wings? Listen in to this Pride Month story to find out!

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It's a battle for the history books between the Irish giant Finn Mac Cool and the Scottish giant Benadonner! Tune in to this story about beard shaving, pancakes, and bridges to find out who wins!

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Allan has the perfect plan to sneak the cookies from the special snack cabinet, but will he get away with it? Tune in to this (not scary) adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe story to find out!

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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 and history and of course, a celebrated jumping frog!

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Goose does a favor for a wolf, and it comes back to bite him... literally! But does that mean he should never do a favor for anyone again? Listen in to find out!

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Edward G. Hopper is the greenish gloat with the golden throat, the smug heel don of the real bug song, the insect you respect, and the man of choice with the golden voice! But Miss Owl does NOT agree, and she NEEDS to get some sleep! What can she do to get a little peace and quiet? Tune in to find out!

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Demigod Phaeton wants to be JUST like his father, Helios, the god of the sun, but he doesn't want to wait until he's a grown up! What will happen when he tries to drive the sun chariot without permission? Listen in to this adaptation of the Greek myth to find out! 

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The sky is falling, and Chicken Little is VERY upset! Join her as she tries to save herself, Henny Penny, Lucky Ducky, and Lucy Goosey from getting squished! Will Foxy Loxy help them out??

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Klaas LOVES cheese. He can't get enough! But what will happen when he gets to eat all the cheese he's ever wanted? Can you really have too much of a good thing? Tune in to this adaptation of a Dutch folktale to find out!

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A grumpy tortoise and a chirpy mother robin meet on a sunshine-y spring day and argue about who has the best house. Who will win? Tune in to find out!!

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Sam, Darnell, and Violet are back from April vacation, and they all had a great break! But not as great as Brandon...

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Maya and her mom just moved in with her mom's new husband, and Maya is NOT happy about it. She just doesn't feel at home! But can the big maple tree in the backyard make things better? Tune in to find out!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mathnasium! Visit mathnasium.com/Stories or call 855-910-MATH for more information!

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For April Fool's Day, here's a rebroadcast of one of our silliest stories, The Golden Screw!

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Today is part two of our special St. Patrick's Day story all about an epic Irish battle and the amazing power of music!

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Today is part one of a special St. Patrick's Day story all about an epic Irish battle and the amazing power of music! Stay tuned for part two, coming very soon! 

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mercari, the selling app! Visit mercari.com for more details, or look for it in the app store!

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This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on their adventures and see what kind of trouble they get into!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mathnasium, the leading math-only learning center for grades K - 12! Visit mathnasium.com/STORIES for more information, or call 855-910-MATH!

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This week's episode is based on a Bulgarian myth about what happens when Father Frost is nowhere to be found and an entire village is buried in snow! Listen in to this longer story to hear all about the brave little girl that saves the day.

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Honey Bear is bulking up for hibernation, but a bee gets in his way. Will he let it go and stay focused on his goal? Or will his anger get the best of him? Tune in to find out!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mercari, the selling app! Find it in the app store!

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Scales the snake wants to win the hugging contest, but nobody will let him enter! Are arms really THAT important for a good hug? Tune in to find out!

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Ms. Beakman thinks that kindness for kindness sake is important, and Mr. Pecks is not so sure. Who will win this argument? You'll have to listen to find out!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you could leave us a five star review on iTunes, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or tell a friend about us!

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In this story, based on a traditional Ethiopian fable, a very nervous young man named Abel seeks a magical solution to his struggles, but he needs to retrieve a very special ingredient first! Will he be able to do it? Listen in and find out! And parents, see if you recognize the fun oldie that inspired this episode's song!

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This week's story is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth about the famous, superstrong demigod, Hercules! Enjoy!!

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This is a story about an absent-minded little lamb who follows a butterfly into the woods and finds herself invited to dinner with a fox... as the main course! How is she going to get out of this predicament?? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Celebrate the start of 2019 with this adaptation of a traditional Irish story that truly has it all: singing, dancing, wolves, a fairy queen, and a pooka!! Happy New Year!!

If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page. 

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A hermit crab just keeps eating, and growing, his voice getting deeper! Support the show at patreon.com/stories

The door is open and someone needs to close it. Will Adeena or Hassan cave first? Tune in to find out what happens in this story, adapted from a traditional Pakistani folk tale!

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Two Greek gods get into an argument and make a bet. Does changing the way something looks change what it truly is? Tune in and find out!

If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page. 

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It's Thanksgiving! Dog King, King of the Dogs is throwing a festive, silly celebration in the alley, and everyone's coming! Pickles, Rex, Other Rex, Other OTHER Rex, and... a cat? Find out what happens when an uninvited feline guest crashes this bow wow bash!

If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page. 

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This story is about two VERY stubborn goats as they battle it out to see who gets to cross a VERY narrow bridge first. Who will it be?? You'll have to listen to find out!!

If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page.

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Part two of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! It's finally here!!

If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support this week's sponsor: Bombas! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you!

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BOMBAS: Get 20% off your order by visiting Bombas.com/stories with code STORIES at checkout!

AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page.

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Part one of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Part two will be released VERY soon!

If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support one or both of this week's sponsors: HelloFresh and Omigo! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you!

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HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/storiespodcast60 and enter code storiespodcast60 for a total of $60 off!

Omigo: Go to myomigo.com/STORIES to get $100 off your order!