Girl Tales

A fictional story about the real life Ruth Charlotte Ellis; the first woman to own a printing press in Michigan and Black LGBTQ icon.Part 1 of our Women's History Month Series! Written by Christina Quintana Performed by Imani Russell Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!PatreonGirl Tales StoreRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramGirl Tales Grown-Ups Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grown-ups have been telling the story of Goldi and WLB for forever. They'd like you to hear from them, the story of how they became the best of friends. An adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Robert Southy Written by Lindz Amer Starring: Barron Bass, Fred Chong Rutherford, Tessa Flannery, and Triya Leong Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Donate to Black Girls CODE: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucky is a grey bird in a sea (or lake) of little yellow ducks. When the yellow ducks decide to leave Lucky out of their games and tease her because of her grey feathers, she turns to Rebecca for some love and advice. An adaptation of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen Written by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After being teased at school for how big she is, Sasha the Goat becomes rough and tough and gruff. That is until she meets an even gruffer troll under a bridge. An adaptation of Three Billy Goats Gruff collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe Written and Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the first chapter from the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. In this chapter, Alice chases a talking rabbit down a rabbit hole, takes a very long fall, and takes a drink of something that makes her very small! Want to hear the rest of the chapters? Grownups can head to our Patreon and join Team Alice or above! We'll be posting a new chapter every week. This content is a little different from our regular stories! We recommend reading before listening if you're not sure if it's right for your Taleblazer. Written by Lewis Carroll Published in 1865 Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Valentine's Day story! Cupid's new in town but things get off to a rocky start with their neighbors. With some help from Rebecca, they'll relearn how to spread love and friendship throughout Freshwater. Written by Megan Bagala Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meema (or Memory) and her sisters run the most successful inspiration factory in the universe, The Idea Factory where they don't make money, they make ideas! Meema wants to tell you a story (that's never-ended) about Narcissus & little black mirrors that make everyone just like him, obsessed with themselves and what the mirror reflects back at them! Written by Georgina Escobar Starring: Barron Bass, Jennifer Sun Bell, Adriana Colon, & Mindy Escobar-Leanse Produced by Chad Chenail Assistant Produced by Megan Bagala Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Travel back to 1942 in New York City's Lower East Side and meet 7-year-old newspaper reporter Gloria Sansolo and her three older sisters. Inspired by Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Written, Performed, and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Produced by Chad Chenail Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Akva Nova desperately needs a new ruler but only the person to be able to pull a sword from a stone can truly lead the kingdom. Who will it be? An adaptation of The Sword in the Stone - The Legend of King Arthur Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Tessa Flannery Assistant Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After doing the same thing everyday, Finch wants something new. So when she meets a singing tortoise named Torta, her whole world changes. Finch thinks Torta should sing in front of the other animals but Torta just likes singing for herself. Listen to hear how Finch learns what it means to truly be a really good friend. Written by Charly Evon SimpsonStarring: Barron Bass, Isabella Dawis, and Sophia QuirogaOriginal Music by Michelle J. Rodriguez & Lyrics by Charly Evon SimpsonProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesTorta & Finch Shadow Puppet Show: https://girltalespodcast.com/events/Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Holly Cow has a mission and that's to go to the moon! But how will she do it? And will Old MacDonald get in the way of her dreams? Based on the nursery rhyme, Hey Diddle, Diddle Written and Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Torta & Finch Shadow Puppet Show: https://girltalespodcast.com/events/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jael and their siblings visit the island where their Abuelo lives for the very first time. Abuelo tells the children all about ciguapas, beings that dwell in the forest. When Jael meets Cigi, they realize Abuelo doesn't exactly have the right idea about ciguapas. Cigi's really cool and teaches Jael about respecting and honoring everyone.Written by Juliany Taveras Starring: Jen Anaya, Robb Moreira, Rad Pereira, and Imani Russell Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesTorta & Finch Shadow Puppet Show: https://girltalespodcast.com/events/Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freshwater's favorite cowgirl, Shelby Ann Catskills Cunningham, loves to lasso. She just wishes she had more time do it. Right before New Year's Eve, she lassoes someone who makes it possible for her to lasso as much as she wants. But is it worth it? Inspired by The Capture of Father Time by L. Frank Baum Written, Produced, & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Winter Solstice story! The giant, Mother Winter, is herding deer when a terrible snow storm hits. Thank goodness for the kindness of the people of Glen Lyon in Scotland! Written & Produced by Tessa Flannery Starring: Tessa Flannery & Rebecca Cunningham Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A young inventor named Belinda Cratchit teaches Ebeneezer Scrooge about generosity and the spirit of Christmas. An adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Written & Produced by Tessa Flannery Starring: Tessa Flannery & Rebecca Cunningham Assistant Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A musical for kids & families about the story of Hanukkah! Judah and her siblings fight back after their right to practice Judaism is taken away from them by King Antiochus. Written, Composed, & Produced by Megan BagalaStarring: Nicole Weiss, Mara Jill Herman, Megan Bagala, and Evan Maltby Piano and Additional Arrangements by Sam Bagala Violin by Sem PetreyAssistant Produced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamArtwork by Mickey Lee NelsonOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesHoliday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marie has dreams of playing the Nutcracker Prince in her ballet holiday recital but her dreams are crushed when she is cast in the role of Clara — a role every other girl in the class seems to want play except Marie. She starts to rethink things when in the middle of the night she shrinks down in size, meets the dolls she forgot about under her bed and must defeat the Mouse King and his army! based on The Nutcracker ballet by Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Starring: Kristin Dawn-Dumas, Tessa Flannery, & Dennis Pacheco Original Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a thick layer of frost freezes over the crops throughout Freshwater, the townspeople stop sharing food with each other. In fact, they completely forget how to be generous with one another. That is until a stranger passes through the town. Written by Megan Balaga Produced by Chad Chenail Performed and Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Princess Cordelia leaves the School of Children of Lost Parents to meet the woman who has adopted her. The woman is very serious and only likes things that are absolutely necessary. Plus, the town they will live in has no other people and places to go to! Can Princess Cordelia use her bright imagination to bring this town to life? Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Written, Produced, & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Hosts: Arlo & Rebecca Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosie just moved to a new town and desperately wishes that life would stop changing all the time. A talking frog (or fairy?) named Dream Weaver makes that wish come true. But is it more than she hoped for? by Ashley Lauren Rogers Inspired by the fairytale, Sleeping Beauty Starring: Maybe Burke, Eli Denby Wood, Annie Henk, & Barron Bass Producer: Chad Chenail Assistant Producer: Megan Bagala Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales Holiday Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/holidaytales/ Girl Tales Store: https://girltalespodcast.com/store-2/ Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Humpty Dumpty & Rebecca are playing their imaginative games at recess when a dodge ball brings it all to a sudden halt. Their teacher, Mr. S. calls the King, all his horses, and all his men to come fix Humpty's shell but will anybody listen to Humpty? Written & Produced by Chad Chenail Performed & Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Music: The Zeppelin and Heliotrope by Blue Dot Sessions For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales Store: One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca walks deep into the woods to find the perfect flower for an arts & crafts project. That's when she meets a new friend, the guardian of the woods. Writer: Megan Bagala Producer: Tessa Flannery Executive Producer, Performer, & Host: Rebecca Cunningham For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ms. Van Tassel's theatre class is working hard to prepare for their annual Halloween production of, The Tale of the Headless Horseman. But when Ms. Van Tassel catches the flu, a miserable substitute is sent in her place! An adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Writer, Producer, Performer: Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After spending their days littering the lake in their kingdom, Helene and her siblings are turned into ducks and banned to Lake Ballyquirke for 300 years! Writer: Izzi D'Esposito Starring: Adriana Colon, Tessa Flannery, Cristina Pitter, & Chad Chenail Producer:Chad Chenail Assistant Producer: Megan Bagala Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham Hosts: Rebecca Cunningham & Charlie McElroy Music: Cup of Tea from the Washington Celtic group Sláinte Licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution from FreeMusicArchive.org For the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The scientist, Dr. Franny K. Stein, wants a friend. So, she uses her scientific and mathematic skills to creates one! But it doesn't go as planned. an adaptation of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Written & Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca baked an apple pie and placed it on her windowsill to cool. A few moments later, she noticed someone had bitten into the pie, but no one else was home! Shirley Holmes is on the case! Inspired by The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Tessa Flannery Executive Produced & Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Rebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two wizards from separate lands where magic is banned are shipped off to an island with their children. But as it turns out, the island is magical! Listen as Sycorax, Prospera, Caliban, and Miranda come to love and defend their new home. An adaptation of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Written by Tessa Flannery Voice Over Artists: Rama Orleans-Lindsay & Rebecca Cunningham Produced by: Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Rebecca's Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ Girl Tales Grown-Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long ago in Korea, in the old, old days when tigers smoked long pipes, there was a very shy, quiet girl named Yuwul who lived with her father, the Old Admiral, in a small hanok near the ocean. Listen and hear as Yuwul finds her voice and saves her entire fishing village from enemy soldiers! Writer: Nina KiVoice Over Artists: Kate Marley, Fred Chong Rutherford, Jenny Ko, and Jennifer Sun BellProducer: Chad ChenailMusic Score: Megan BagalaExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music: Eli Denby Wood. Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca's Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"M" goes canoeing one day around Niagara Falls when suddenly the current grows too strong for her and she finds herself tipping over the edge of the falls. That's when Thunder steps in. An adaptation of the Haudenosaunee legend, The Maid of the Mist. Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Score by Eli Denby Wood Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Rebecca's Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecddd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over 100 years ago, Amina was growing up in Kazakhstan. She'd spend her days talking to the trees and the trees would talk back! When a revolution came to the Russian Empire, she had to move to the United States all by herself. She felt lonely but she found a special way to keep her tree friends with her. Based on the legendary stories of Johnny Appleseed Written by Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Original Music by Eli Denby Wood Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All Elisa wants is some alone time away from her 11 (!!) brothers. But when an “Ill Wind” sweeps through the castle grounds where she lives, she gets way more than she bargained for. A tale of magic, love, and adventure. by Lea McKenna GarciaAdapted from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian AndersenStarring Sophie Hassett, Russell Jordan, Jessica Osber, and Claire WardenExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamProduced by Maria WurtelleOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Tax Deductible Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c0jU3v See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pip Van Winkle has had enough of being a kid. She wants to grow up and get a mortgage, make a car payment, and hire a tree surgeon to cut down the dead old oak tree in her family's front yard. It's just irresponsible not to! That's when three talking cats come along and make her wish come true. An adaptation of Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving Written by Tessa Flannery Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Score by Eli Denby Wood Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A bonus episode! When a town finds the biggest baby they've ever seen in the middle of a field, they're in awe but immediately know they must take care of her. They name her Paula Bunyan. Listen and find out all the ways Paula helps everyone in the town including her animal friends in the woods. Based on the stories of folk hero, Paul Bunyan Written and Produced by Chad Chenail Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Score: Eli Denby Wood Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk For the Grownups! Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kitty’s band with her friends, Turtle, Birdie, and Rabbit are practicing for Battle of the Bands at their school but when her grandpa moves in, they lose their rehearsal space! Practicing at the abandoned house on Maple Street is their only option to win but there’s a chance the house might be haunted. What will they do? by Amy Gijsbers van WijkAdapted from Town Musicians of Bremen by the Brothers Grimm Starring: Chad Chenail, Rebecca Cunningham, Polina Ionina, Gulshan Mia, Rad Pereira, and Amanda RodheExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Maria WurtteleOriginal Music by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk and Eli Denby WoodFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myra is a mermaid who loves reading books. The problem is, every time she tries to read one it gets ruined by the ocean water! Will she become a human or figure out another way to solve this problem? Plus a special interview with kid podcaster, Ruby & The Literate Mermaid writer, Christina Quintana! The Literate Mermaid by Christina QuintanaStarring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise SantoraExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesFeminist Story Time Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/events/280244859626569/One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to By Kids, For Kids: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/by-kids-for-kids-story-time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alba is a budding, young detective who doesn’t mind living on her own. When the Mayor of Strangetown sends out a notice looking for someone to uncover why her daughters wear holes in their shoes every night, Alba hops on a bus and heads toward adventure. With the help of a sorceress and a hawk, Alba tries to uncover The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses! A podcast play based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. Plus a bonus interview at the end with kid podcaster, Chloe & the writer Liza Birkenmeier! The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier Starring: Kristina Mueller, Jean Goto, Bonita Jackson, Lisa Hickman, and Claire WardenExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad Chenail Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Coronavirus Vaccine PDF by Malaka Gharib: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kH98EPmBlTTL3bM51Ai9hY9cX3g_NJ3N/viewPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to Chloe's Friendship Circle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chloes-friendship-circle/id1033061546 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month with a rebroadcast of one of our first episodes. Rapunzel is a reimagining of the classic fairytale, with a curly, coarse, courageous twist! This time, Rapunzel goes on an adventure, makes a long-lasting friendship, and uses her smarts and Black Girl Magic to become her own hero. Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith Starring: Laureen Lembé, Bonita Jackson, and C. Kelly WrightProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamFor the Grownups!Kids Listen: https://www.kidslisten.org/Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to the other Kids Listen podcasts celebrating Women's History Month!Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://www.ahwayisland.com/girl-power/ Book Power for Kids: https://bookpowerforkids.com/portfolio/episode-s10-50-women-in-science-womenshistorymonth/ Good Words Podcast: http://goodwordspodcast.libsyn.com/obstreperous-the-good-words-podcast The Past and the Curious: http://thepastandthecurious.com/This Week in the Multiverse: http://www.multiversethisweek.com/podcast/2018/3/11/this-week-in-the-multiverse-1-t8x9j-yke76-h6spe-7r6zs-h2t2z-6gy5j-3gjkk-jk3et-9kp8m-pty3e-5sl32-2gd2f-psdle-969ge-8ek6s-cm95c-gyg5n-frbd9-t8ngj-k7sa7Timestorm: https://timestormseries.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A musical adaptation of the fairy tale, Cinderella. There's a big school party and Cinderella doesn't feel like going. Her step-sisters and everyone at her school are obsessed with how they look and what everyone thinks of them and she wants know part of it. Her friend Symphony Rhodes is the perfect person to turn to. What will Cinderella do? Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dana Boulé Starring Melanie Burg, Kelly Reader, & Kristen Vaphides Musical Direction by Megan Bagala Produced by Rebecca Cunningham & Megan Bagala Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk Artwork by Ana Stretcu For the Grownups! Listen to Petit Punk Rock: http://www.petitpunkrock.com/podcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nova, a scientist and inventor, travels back in time to France in 1921 and becomes Bessie Coleman's airplane! Bessie Coleman was an African American and Native American pilot when flying airplanes in the United States was still illegal for women of color. Listen as Nova learns about how planes fly through the air!Written, performed, and produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood For the Grownups! Listen to Go With Nugget: https://nugget.travel/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is a peaceful story about a king and queen who have a baby, a princess named Lotus! Listen as Lotus learns to meditate so she can one day grow up to be a kind and thoughtful leader. This story includes a meditation we can all practice! An adaptation of Sleeping Beauty Written by Rebecca Weaver Starring Chad Chenail & Tessa Flannery Produced by Rebecca Cunningham Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood Artwork by Ana Stretcu Listen to Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-calm-on-ahway-island-bedtime-stories/id1203289615 Listen to Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kid scientist, Nova travels back in time to become the world's first computing machine but she gets stuck! She needs your help to find mathematician Ada Lovelace and get the instructions on how to turn Nova back into her normal self!Produced, performed, and written by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this LGDBT episode, Rebecca speaks with 10-year-old Elinor, the co-host of a podcast called Conversations with My Daughter. Listen as they talk about how Conversations with my Daughter began and how it's made Elinor and her mom a lot closer. Enjoy! Listen to Conversations with my Daughter: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-my-daughter/id1463397680Learn more about Lightbridge Academy: https://lightbridgeacademy.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rudy’s had a dream her whole life; to make Santa’s sleigh team. But, it’s a boys club and this year is no exception. Nevertheless, with the help of her parents, Carol Claus, and her good friend Frosty Tips the Snow Ma’am, Rudy persists. Listen as Rudy saves Christmas! A rebroadcast from 2017. Rudy the Female Reindeer by Delaney Yeager Featuring: Delaney Yeager, Tessa Flannery, Russell Jordan, and Aaron Marshall-Bobb – Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham – Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail – Original Music: Eli Denby Wood Music – Vocals: Eli Denby Wood and Aaron Marshall-Bobb Girl Tales Holiday Event with DQSH! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4429482Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Nova travels back in time to Hawai'i in the late 1800's where she becomes the ukulele of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Nova learns how ukuleles are made, how sound travels through them, and ways we can defend the rights of indigenous peoples. Come join her!Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham1915 Recording of Aloha Oe by Pale K. Lua, and David K. KailiGirl Tales Holiday Event with DQSH! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4429482Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After doing the same thing everyday, Finch wants something new. So when she meets a singing tortoise named Torta, her whole world changes. Finch thinks Torta should sing in front of the other animals but Torta just likes singing for herself. Listen to hear how Finch learns what it means to truly be a really good friend. Written by Charly Evon SimpsonStarring: Barron Bass, Isabella Dawis, and Sophia QuirogaOriginal Music by Michelle J. Rodriguez & Lyrics by Charly Evon SimpsonProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamEpisode Artwork by Ana StretcuGirl Tales Holiday Event! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4429482Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Girl Tales Grown Ups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Little Girls Doing Big Things interview, Rebecca speaks with Matilda Suh, an 8-year-old writer & illustrator. Rebecca first learned about Matilda's work after finding her handmade books at her favorite bookstore in Brooklyn. Matilda tells her all about how she made that happen.Executive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van WijkPurchase tickets to the Holiday Girl Tales event with Drag Queen Story Hour! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/user/manageevent/4429482To donate to The Ornament Project, email [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Girl Tales Grown Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136/?multi_permalinks=2409112895969720&notif_id=1572550078125460&notif_t=feedback_reaction_genericListen to Story Spectacular: http://storyspectacular.com/Learn About Drag Queen Story Hour: https://www.dragqueenstoryhour.org/Learn About Greenlight Bookstore: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate Halloween, Nova travels back in time to 1818 and becomes the ink Mary Shelley uses to write the very first science fiction novel, Frankenstein! Learn all about what ink was made of in 1818 and hear a portion from the original story of Frankenstein. Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkSeason 3 Questionnaire: https://girltalespodcast.com/surveyPatreon: https://girltalespodcast.com/patreonGirl Tales Grown Ups on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136/To join the Girl Tales Grown Ups Slack Channel, email [email protected]: @girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered how stories were invented? In this tale, the Sky Goddess Asase Yaa creates a spider named Anansi who brings stories to all of human kind using her smarts! Based on the character in many Akan tales, Anansi. by Bleu Beckford-BurrellStarring Barron Bass, Rama Orleans-Lindsay, & Cristina PitterProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced and Hosted by Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkArtwork: Ana StretcuGirl Tales Season 3 Survey: http://girltalespodcast.com/surveyPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca interviews Sadie, a 7 1/2 year old electro-punk performing artist & musician. Sadie gives advice to kids on how to make their own music, how to get over stage freight, and lets us all know that kids can do anything grown-ups can do. And she loves to scream and yell about it!Produced by Rebecca CunninghamPhotograph by Elisabeth FuchsiaMusic by SadieListen to Sadie's music on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sadie_officialPurchase Sadie's music on BandCamp: https://sadiesadiesadie.bandcamp.com/Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Nova travels to Norway in 2014 to become Malala Yousafzai's microphone as she accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about how microphones work and Malala's fight for girls' education.Written, Produced, and Performed by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby WoodMake a Megaphone: https://funbrains.net/simple-megaphone-experiment/Malala Fund: https://www.malala.org/Listen to Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/Girl Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesSend us the pictures of your experiments! [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.