Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth. Zeus is once again meddling in the affairs of his children. This time Apollo is in his sights. Follow along as Apollo fights a dragon and establishes his first temple in Greece. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

There is a happy farm with happy farmers and happy animals and one sad dog. The dog doesn't feel useful...but he may be surprised. (Spoiler alert: he's useful after all.) 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's story is about a young girl named Kongji who lived in a small village in Korea. Kongji had a pretty mean step-mother and step-sister and they treated her poorly even though she was such a kind and caring girl. Follow along as Kongji gets the help she needs because of all the good deeds and help she had given in the past. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a girl named Marie, also known as Beeline to her hiking friends. Marie Beeline absolutely loves hiking but no one she knows really truly understands what she likes so much about it. Follow along to find out why Marie Beeline loves hiking so much. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today we have another episode of Stories Podchats. Wizz Quizley is here to give us some serious brain burnin' puzzles. Follow along and see if you can figure out the answer to the riddles before we do. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a little girl named Lydia and her cat Smudge. Lydia wakes up to find that her cat is actually talking to her and needs her help. Lydia, Smudge and some familiar friends team up to rescue Little Red Riding Hood, who has been kidnapped. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about grizzly bear named Bruin and a special treat he found one day. Bruin decided to put his special treat aside for dessert and went off fishing. Meanwhile some greedy bugs show up to steal his treat and learn a valuable lesson. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's story is an original co-written by Amanda Weldin and Daniel Hinds. Follow along as Tommy, the youngest of 3 in his family, tries to find his place in the world. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

¿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.

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! 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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!

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 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! 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! 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a squirrel named Chatter. He was a red squirrel and he was a sneaky thief. Follow along as he learns that stealing is wrong and changes his ways. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's story is a rebroadcast of a fan favorite. Wanda Walgood is a very good little witch, except for one thing: Her aunts can never get her to study! Then they send her on a quest to retrieve an old wizard's lost library. Will Wanda finally learn to appreciate books?? 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is an adaptation of an old proverb. Follow along as Rob the blacksmith's apprentice learns the value of taking pride in your work, no matter how insignificant it may seem. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is Adapted from an Aesop’s fable. Follow along as a cat named George makes friends with a very braggy fox. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's story is about a lovable bear named Winnie the Pooh. Winnie lives in the 100 acre forest with his friends and he absolutely loves honey. Listen along this week as Winnie the Pooh and his friend Christopher Robin try to get some honey. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode comes to us from African Folktales with Miss Jojo. If you like this story and want to hear more, just search African Folktales with Miss Jojo on your favorite podcast app or visit AfricanFolktalesPodcast.com. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today we're brining you the next installment of the Wylderwood series. Listen in for the exciting conclusion of last week's episode. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today we're bringing you another episode of Stories Podchats. Amanda, Kelsie and Da... I mean Brock Rackets, will be discussing the most villainous villains ever to grace the big screen. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today we're brining you the next installment of the Wylderwood series. Follow along as your favorite group of young fantasy heroes escorts the tads and tasses they saved in the last installment safely across the forrest to the cave fortress that the Froskur called Shimmerhold. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a colony of beavers living in a deep piece of forest, and of course, they had their river. Some young kits were swimming across a particularly swift and dangerous part of the river to get to an apple tree grove. Follow along as an older and wiser beaver named Stamps tries to help them cross more safely. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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.

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! 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a hornet named Kemba. He spent his days flying around, looking for delicious things to eat, and settling arguments among the other bugs. Follow along as Kemba is called upon to settle an argument between the bees and the wasps. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's story is about an impending battle between the Bears and the Lions. Both sides thought that they should be the king of the beasts. Listen along to find out how King Kalvin of the Lions managed to get an edge in the battle by relying on some unlikely allies. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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 arrive in Mendwell and speak to lore mother Wynds. When she learns about what happened on the iron penance she sends the gang on a journey to find the frog witch in the southern swamp. Along the way they learn how the star fall has been effecting the kingdom. 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! 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's Story is about a pony named Clover. She belonged to a farmer and she would pull his cart to the market in the glen each weekend. Follow along as Clover has a hard time pulling an extra heavy cart to the market, laden down with practically the whole fall harvest. 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 you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth that we're doing in 2 parts. Part 1 was published earlier this week so go back and check it out. In part 2 we hear about the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, don't miss the exciting conclusion! 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth that we're doing in 2 parts. In part 1 we hear about the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Eris, the goddess of chaos, was not invited to the wedding precisely because she couldn't help but cause trouble and chaos wherever she went. However, when she found out she wasn't invited, she managed to cause quite a bit of chaos anyway. 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

We're excited to announce that we'll be doing a live holiday season performance this year. We'll be performing a brand new holiday story, playing games, singing songs, and doing a live audience Q&A. Join us at 6:00pm on Sunday December 19th for a fun filled event full of holiday cheer. Tickets start at $5 per household and all proceeds are being donated to purchase holiday gifts and meals for families in need. Your ticket will allow you to join us live or if it doesn't work for your schedule you can also play the show back later when it's a better time for you. got to live.storiespodcast.com for tickets and more details.

Today's episode is about a majestic stag named Randall. Randall considered himself the lord of the forest and would hold court at a still pool in the heart of the forrest. Follow along as Randall learns how to deal with his insecurities and finds out that sometimes what you think is a flaw might just be your best feature. 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about the great, the ultimate, the prestigious: Treemaster Trophy lumberjack contest. All the greatest lumberjacks of the forest come together for this contest every year. Listen along to find out how a surprising new contestant, who no one has heard of before, manages to win the whole thing. 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a colony of mice who are under some questionable leadership. Preparation for winter is under way and the colony is unsure if they'll be able to have enough food to last. Listen along to find out how the leaders decide to handle the situation. 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

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. Today's Max Goodname story will be told by playing this new game. 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. 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! And to check out all of Vindsvept’s music, head to youtube.com/vindsvept!

Today's story is adapted from a Russian folktale. A little girl named Yana was a terribly picky eater. Yana's parents ask her to watch her little brother one day and it all goes terribly wrong. Follow along to hear about Yana's wild adventure and an encounter with the Baba Yaga. 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 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, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!