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Season 3 Winter Story Sip 2: Friends Are Not Sweaters (Story Replay)Get your ear straws ready for this week’s yak-tastic Winter Story Sip! That’s when we play one of YOUR favorite Season 3 stories each Monday we’re on Winter Break. So…grab a sweater–or twenty–and join Sparky and Meg for another snuggle with our friends Altan, Qara, and Moon in Mongolia. Take a listen…and let us know what YOU want to hear next week! Grownups, email [email protected] with your or your child’s Season 3 favorites. Use subject line: “Season 3 Story Replays.”Story Description: A golden eagle with dreams of being a cowboy learns a valuable lesson about showing appreciation…and how to differentiate between friends and sweaters. Region: Mongolia Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling unappreciated? Feelings Focus: Feeling unappreciated and taken for granted; showing appreciation; saying thank you; speaking up; setting boundaries Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg LewisSound Design by:Meg LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Music_Unlimited, Moodmode, Qube Sounds, NourishedByMusic, SiddharathJi, NourishedByMusic, SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 3 Winter Story Sip 1: The Bunny and the Crow (Story Replay)Pull up a bunny-shaped chair, and settle in for our very first SEASON 3 STORY SIP! Each Monday we’re on winter break, we’ll replay some of YOUR favorite stories from Season 3…it’s like a sip of something hot and yumma-riff-a-storypillar-tastic to hold your ears over until Season 4. This week, we’re headed back to the Yukon to chase after cheeky crows and fluffy bunnies with our friends, Quannah and Yakez, and we’re SO happy you’re along for the ride.Grownups, round up any Storypillar fans you can find and head to storypillar.com to take our listener feedback survey! Tell us what you love, what you think we should change up, and help shape our first steps into 2025. As always, thanks for listening, and…HAPPY NEW YEAR!Story Replay: The Bunny and the Crow (Full Episode 3.4)Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story Written by:Denise FlorezSound Design by:Meg Lewis and David WilsonStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: KelCraft, PianoAmor, JuliusH, Alinhwalker, SergeQuadrado, Chillmore, Mapa Music,© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sparky Shorts: Santa and Bow-ala the Koala Share a Surfboard! (Mini-episode)Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from this month’s episodes. We’ll giggle our gizzards off, give our imaginations an extra silly workout, and Sparky’ll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!Sparky’s December Favorites: -Koalas (From Bean-o-meter Check 3.10)-Surfing Santa (From Sneak Attack 3.10 and Full Episode 3.10)Talk Like a Chicken:Sharing: Ba-ga-a-awk, Bawk, Ba-a-a-awk!Feelings Focus: Sharing, Compromising, Considering others’ perspectivesHelpful Resources:-Age-by-Age Strategies for Helping Kids Share-Great Books About SharingInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Additional Music and Sound Effects:-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky-www.freesound.org Talk Like a Chicken Song:Music For VideoSurfing with Santa Song:PavetraxxSparky’s Favorite Things Song:GeoffHarvey© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.10: Hot Fudge Snazzy Pizzazzy with a Cherry on Top (Australia)Story: A fabulous duck and her silly sister want nothing more than to win Opal Lake’s tree decorating contest. Join them as they make an unlikely new friend, learn an important lesson about sharing, and bury their faces in a triple-chocolate-super-swirl ice cream sundae!Region: AustraliaSticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don’t want to share?Unstick Tricks by: Sullivan (Age 5), Layla (Age 5), Hope (Age 4), and Lodi (Age 5)Feelings Focus: Sharing; Reciprocating; Setting boundariesAdd our Ninja-Monkey-Christma-Kwanz-akuh Bacon Day Puzzle to your gifting list! storypillarstore.threadless.com Make a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, SoundDelicious, AlanaJordan, Folk_Acoustic, SAMusic, Chill_BackgroundKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.10: Feeling Left Out With Abbe and Koko from Koala Moon! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.Feelings Focus: Feeling Sympathetic; Feeling Left OutStrategies: Mind and Body Check; Cocoa for Koko (Mindfulness, Coping, Kindness)Links for Kids and their Grownups:-Printable Cocoa for Koko Template-Great Books About KindnessCheck out our sleepy-tastic pod friend, Koala Moon!Info/Get in Touch:Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarJoin our mailing list.Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillarShop: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis, Jenna Clarke, Suzanna Mcloughlin, Sokratis Seirlis, and Abbe OpherStorypillar Theme Song:Lyrics by Meg LewisMusic by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy JobeEpisode Cover Art:Meg Lewis and Koala Moon StaffSound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Left Out Song:Music_for_videoCocoa for Koko Song:NourishedByMusicStorypillar STORE Promo Song:Maksym MalkoKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.10: Giant Wombats, Surfing Santas, and Pink-eared Zebra Ducks in AustraliaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: New South Wales, AustraliaFacts: Songlines, Giant Wombats, Christmas at the BeachAnimals: Pink-eared Ducks and Little Black CormorantsJokes: Kangaroos and Ducks! Links for Kids: -Indigenous Songlines-Cuddie Springs-Christmas at Bondi Beach-Australian Twelve Days of Christmas-Little Black Cormorant Facts-Pink Eared Duck FactsMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Good_B_Music, Purple Planet Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

We Need Your Thumbs Today, 11/25/24! Follow Us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and Help Us GROW!If you LOVE Storypillar (and happen to have thumbs 😆), please follow Storypillar on Apple Podcasts and Spotify sometime today, Monday, 11/25/24.Here’s how on Apple Podcasts: Sometime today, Monday, 11/25/24, open this link on your phone or tablet.Tap “follow” in the upper right hand corner. And to hop over to Spotify…Open this link on your phone or tablet. Tap the “follow” button just under our show art. Troubleshooting: If the provided links don’t work, simply open Apple Podcasts and Spotify on your phone or tablet, search for “Storypillar,” and follow the rest of the instructions above. If you’re already following us in both apps: Hooray! Thank you! Please send our show to a friend and ask them to follow us as well. Simply find the three dots to the right of our show art (that’s upper right in APC and lower right in Spotify) and tap “share.” A giganterrific thank you for helping us GROW!!! We love you…and your thumbs! 👍🤗 Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Additional Music and Sound Effects:-Pixabay Artist: Music_for_VideosKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.9: Feeling Hopeful (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling HopefulStrategies: Mind and Body Check; Fluffy, Floaty, Fizzy Happy Dance (Mindful Movement)Links for Kids and their Grownups:Sea Dragons Info Mindful Movement GamesCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by KidsInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Hopeful Song:https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/hope-maybe Happy Dance Song: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-funky-burger-138616/Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Welcome to Storypillar! (Episode guide for new listeners)New to Storypillar!? Here’s a quick guide for navigating our silly, supportive, story-tastic episodes. Whether you love stories, are looking for cool facts, or need help with big emotions, Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg will point you in the right direction. Happy listening, and we’re so very happy you’re here! Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Additional Music and Sound Effects:-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky-www.freesound.org -Pixabay Artist: Onoychenkomusic 2Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)Story: Two adventurous hutias on a quest to track down a magical acorn–and a lifetime supply of french fries–make a cheeky new friend and learn an important lesson about taking advice. Region: JamaicaSticky Situation: What do you do when it feels like everyone’s telling you what to do?Unstick Tricks by: Corbin (Age 12), Sanaya (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Taking advice; Compromising; Setting boundariesMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Check us out on Yoto! us.yotoplay.com Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Phil Bechtel Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Space Elevations, Cosmic_os_studios, UNIVERSFIELD, Keyframe_AudioKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in JamaicaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: JamaicaFacts: Negril Cliffs, Milk River Baths, Ackee and Saltfish Animals: Greater Bulldog BatJokes: Pirates and Bats! Links for Kids: -Jamaica Facts for Kids-Greater Bulldog Bat Facts-Anne Bonny and Mary Read, Lady Pirates (**Sensitive themes; grownups may want to preview this one.)-Ackee and SaltfishMake a donation! Support Storypillar!https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by KidsInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comCreated, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: Brotheration_Records© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling jumpy, anxious, and a little spookedStrategies: Mind and Body Check; Worst Thing’s First (Mindfulness, coping)Links for Kids and their Grownups:Worry Stones Step-by-Step InstructionsHelp Kids Cope With AnxietyCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by KidsInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Jumpy Song:https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/oooahhaooh Crunch-o-lantern Song:https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)Story: With help from an exuberant elephant, a timid leopard learns to boost her bravery and face her fears…and winds up with a brand-new, cheeky, shrieky friend.Region: Sri LankaSticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling intimidated?Unstick Tricks by: Parker (Age 15), Layla (Age 5)Feelings Focus: Facing fears; Setting boundariesCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids!Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Megan Cahill-Assenza Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Forest Sounds -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: TVARI Bali Nature, Bot Beats Silk Dream, Sonican World Adventure Jungle Mystery, Royalty Free Music Indian Percussion, Raspberry Music Bollywood Chic, Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_RecordsKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.8: Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet ButtsJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: Sri LankaFacts: First Female Prime Minister, Head Waggles, and Musical Bread TrucksAnimals: Golden Palm CivetsJokes: Bread and Caves! Links for Kids: Sri Lankan CavesThe Sri Lankan Head WaggleMusical Bread Trucks in Sri LankaGolden Palm Civet FactsCheck out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by KidsInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_Records© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! (Mini-episode)Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from this month’s episodes. We’ll giggle our gizzards off, give our imaginations an extra silly workout, and Sparky’ll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!Sparky’s September Favorites: -Dracula’s Cave (From Sneak Attack!!! 3.7) -Strudel(From Doodle for Strudel, Full Episode 3.7)Talk Like a Chicken:Compromise: Bawk…bawk…bawkabawkabawka-BAWK!Feelings Focus: Compromising, Setting boundaries Links for Kids and their Grownups:Orange Cookie Compromise ActivityInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Additional Music and Sound Effects:-Suzanna Bridges as Sparky-www.freesound.org -Talk Like a Chicken Song: Music For Video-Dracula Makes Strudel Song: Alex Grohl-Sparky’s Favorite Things Song: GeoffHarveyKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling ignored, unheard, and unseen Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Sparkle Like a Rainbow Glitter Disco Star (Mindfulness, coping, affirmations)Links for Kids and their Grownups:Inner Sparkle Star TemplateAffirmation Activities for Kids Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Invisible Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/ Rainbow Glitter Disco Star Song:Pixabay Artist: NourishedByMusicKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)Story: A bossy boar with an ooey-gooey sweet tooth paints with mud, dances like a possessed worm, and–with a little help from some feisty, furry, fluttery friends–finally learns the true meaning of teamwork. Region: HungarySticky Situation: What do you do when you have to work with a bossy teammate?Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 7), Amelia Anne (Age 9)Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, speaking up, compromisingCheck out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg LewisStory by:Kathryn Torres Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McAuliffe Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie AllisonSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Forest Sounds -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Ahmad MousaviPour, Nesrality, Sonican, Onoychenkomusic, Onoychenkomusic 2, As_I_in_does_triesKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.7: Speedy Cubes, Spooky Caves, and Pine Marten Poop in HungaryJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: HungaryFacts: Caves and Rubik’s CubesAnimals: Pine MartensJokes: Rubber Duckies and Squirrels! Links for Kids: Hungary Facts for KidsRubik’s Cube FactsExploring Budapest’s Caves Pine Marten FactsPod Friends: Bearily Bear, Kitten and Clucky, Koala Shine, and Podcast 360Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song -Pixabay Artists: Onoychenkomusic, MelodyAyresGriffiths, AlexGrohl, Sonican© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.6 Feeling LAZY (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling lazy; Not wanting to do something Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Big Fluffy Marshmallow (Mindfulness, coping, expressing and regulating emotions)Links for Kids and their Grownups:Fun With MarshmallowsTips for Motivating and Encouraging KidsCheck out our story-tastic new pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Lazy Song:https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/straight-stream-of-echoesBig Fluffy Marshmallow Song:Pixabay Artist: JacobsappKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Full Episode 3.6: Rainy With a Chance of Moon Cheese (Chile)Story: With some help from a tiny, cranky deer and an even tinier wildcat ninja, a pint-sized possum puts their moon cheese dreams on hold and takes responsibility for a horrible, boring, super soggy chore. Region: ChileSticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don’t want to do what your grownups have asked you to do?Unstick Tricks by: Emmi (Age 8), Sage (Age 8)Feelings Focus: Taking responsibility, following through, managing dread and frustrationCheck out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Nerdyboyz, Jacobsapp, Justincallaghan, MomotMusicKnow a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.6: Funny Fjords, Mighty Minis, and the Mapuche People in ChileJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: ChileFacts: The Mapuche PeopleAnimals: Monitos del Monte, Pudus, and KodkodsJokes: Cats and Pasta! Links for Kids: The Mapuche CultureChile Facts for KidsPudu FactsMonito del Monte FactsKodkod FactsCheck out our story-tastic new pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at [email protected]/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: MomotMusic© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Summer Guest Episode: Dive into Newsy Pooloozi! (Bonus Episode)While Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and I are busy whipping our August episodes into shape, we thought your ears could use an extra refreshing treat to get you through the last few weeks of July. So…Grab a popsicle or 20, settle into your giant hotdog pool floaty, and let’s dive into some kid-friendly news stories from one of our favorite pod friends…Newsy Pooloozi! Join host Leela and her mom Lyndee for a peek at scrabble’s brand new makeover, a quick swim with some chatty whales, and an unexpected road trip with an incredibly sneaky cat. HAPPY SUMMER!A huge-gantic self-high five to our news-tastic pod friends, Newsy Pooloozi!Become a Storypillar Monthly Supporter: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design and Audio Editing:Meg LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or good advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.5 Feeling Sympathetic (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling sympathetic; Empathy; Comforting a friend or loved one Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Mind-aids! (Mindfulness; Coping; Tokens of kindness)Sympathy and Empathy for Kids:-Books That Teach Empathy and Compassion -Empathy Bracelets-Printable Band-aid OutlineCheck out our news-tastic pod friend…Newsy Pooloozi!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Sympathetic Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/734822/ Mind-aid Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/680393/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Storypillar Episode 3.5: The Story QueenStory: With the help of a squeaky lizard, an angry turtle volcano, and two squabbling sisters, an imaginative princess opens her royal father’s mind to the magic and true value of stories.Region: The Basque CountrySticky Situation: What do you do when someone shoots down your idea?Unstick Tricks by: Alexa (Age 12), Eve (Age 7), and Daniel (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Speaking up, resilience, setting boundaries, keeping an open mind, respecting perspectivesCheck out our news-tastic pod friend, Newsy Pooloozi!Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Megan Cahill-Assenza and Meg LewisSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McauliffeMeg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Chillmore, Sonican, Hot_Dope, Luminous Presence, Ahmad MousaviPour, Ahmad MousaviPour 1, Ahmad MousaviPour 2© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.5: Fast Balls, Angry Bulls, and Pyrenean Desmans in the Basque CountryJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The Basque CountryFacts: Sailors and PeloteAnimals: Pyrenean DesmansJokes: Bulls and Ships! Links for Kids: Basque Country Facts for Kids Pelote Facts San Fermín Bull Running FactsPyrenean Desman FactsCheck out our news-tastic pod friend…Newsy Pooloozi!Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? We’d love to hear their Unstick Trick! Shoot us an email at [email protected]/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: Sonican © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.4: Feeling FURIOUS!!! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Furious, Enraged, Madder Than Mad!Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Be the Volcano! (Mindfulness; Breath Regulation; Coping with Anger)Coping With Anger Resources: -Helping Kids Cope With Anger-Anger Management for KidsCheck out our pod friends…-The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/Feeling Furious Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/719427/ Be the Volcano Song:https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/736655/Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

The Bunny and the Crow: Episode 3.4Story: An annoyed big sister and her energetic little brother team up to rescue a treasured toy from a stuffy-loving crow. Region: The Yukon Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling cranky and irritated with a sibling?Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 8), Esme (Age 7), and Aviana (Age 7)Feelings Focus: Siblings, feeling irritated, setting boundaries, compromiseCheck out our pod friends!-The Adventures of Power Dog-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziShop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Denise Florez and Meg LewisSound Design/Editing: Meg Lewis David WilsonStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: JuliusH, Alinhwalker, SergeQuadrado, Chillmore, KelCraft, Mapa Music, PianoAmor© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.4: Cool Caribou, Broken Thermometers, and the Gwich’in Nation in the YukonJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The YukonFacts: The Gwich’in Nation and Super Duper Freeze-tastic WeatherAnimals: CaribouJokes: Caribou and Icicles! Links for Kids: Interesting Yukon FactsGwich’in Book for Kids: The Delta is my HomeCaribou Facts for KidsGwich’in Facts for Kids Check out our pod friends…-The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: Mapa Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.3 Feeling Discouraged (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Discouraged; Down; Hard on YourselfStrategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Alien Ambassador (Mindfulness; Affirmations)Affirmation Activities for kids:https://calmahoykids.co.uk/2021/06/28/strengths-based-affirmations-for-kids/ Check out our pod friends!-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/-Feeling Discouraged Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/725420/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

SEAL TIME!!!Storypillar Episode 3.3Story: A frustrated seal ditches the marbles, says “See ya, soccer ball!” and slips into the sea for a little swimming and saving lives. Go, Esther, go! Shine like a starfish!Region: Iran Sticky Situation: What do you do when you feel like you can’t do anything right?Unstick Trick by: Sage (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Feeling frustrated, feeling discouraged, self-confidence, celebrating strengthsCheck out our pod friends!-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandShop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Kathryn TorresSound Design/Audio Editing: Niamh McAuliffeMeg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Clogging: https://freesound.org/people/bmccoy2/sounds/379611/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Lesfm, Onoychenkomusic, TuesdayNight, JessieCherry © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.3: Caspian Seals, Fancy-schmancy Saffron, and Lava-hot Deserts in IranJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: IranFacts: Saffron, The Lut Desert, and Ancient RuinsAnimals: Caspian SealsJokes: Seals and Deserts! Links for Kids: Iran Facts for KidsCaspian Seal FactsAncient Ruins in IranWhy is Saffron More Expensive Than Gold?Finding the Hottest Place on EarthCheck out our pod friends…-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of Power Dog in DoglandInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -LesfmKnow a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Happy Earth Day, Chicken Tray! (Bonus Episode)Pull some weeds and plant a seed, it’s EARTH DAY!!! Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg for a special-tastic Earth Day episode featuring…YOU, our listeners! We’ll hear all about your favorite ways to take care of the planet, share links to some Earth-friendly crafts and organizations, and celebrate our fantast-a-riff-a-roo monthly supporters, Ada and Rafi. A huge-tastic self-high five to: Eli, Hope, Artem, Annecy, Carter, Izzie, Erin, Jane, Polly, Sebastian, and Gabriel for sharing their Earth Day advice. Reuse, Recycle…and Recreate! Upcycled Earth Day Crafts: https://www.weareteachers.com/earth-day-crafts-classroom-activities/Support Kids’ Access to Clean Water: https://splash.org/donate Shop Stylish, Sustainable Kids’ Clothes at:www.treehousekids.shopBecome a Monthly Supporter: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Bineleyas -SOFRA -Seth_Makes_Sounds -NaturesEye-The_Mountain-NourishedByMusic© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 3.2 Feeling…EVERYTHING! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling multiple feelings at onceStrategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Bird Sitting (Mindfulness; Naming Emotions)Importance of Naming Emotions:https://ourlittleplaynest.com/labelling-emotions-why-and-how-free-resource-guide-included/ Feelings Bingo:https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Emotions-Bingo-The-Best-Ideas-for-Kids.pdf Check out our pod friends!Cráneo and Buenas Noches Cráneo: https://bit.ly/CumbreKidsPodsInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music:-https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/-https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/730699/ -https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-acoustic-guitars-ambient-uplifting-background-music-for-videos-5642/Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Operation Clawzilla: Episode 3.2Story: A little brown duck with big blue feet and a watertight master plan gets a surprising taste of the truth…and a very large new friend. Region: Acadiana (French Louisiana)Sticky Situation: What do you do when someone disbelieves you when you’re telling the truth? Unstick Tricks by: Luke (Age 8) and Bristol (Age 4) Feelings Focus: Sticking to the truth, standing firm, setting boundaries Check out our pod friends!Cráneo and Buenas Noches Cráneo: https://bit.ly/CumbreKidsPodsABC Story Sisters: https://abcstorysisters.com/ Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, Sound Designed, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Clogging: https://freesound.org/people/bmccoy2/sounds/379611/ -Suzanna Bridges-Pixabay Artists: Roybushband, Lesfm, Caffeine_Creek_Band, Caffeine_Creek_Band 2, Nature’sEye, AlesiaDavina, free-to-use-audio, chillmore © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! 3.2: Chicken Runs, Shell-o-tards, and Crawpappies in Acadiana (French Louisiana)Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: Acadiana (French Louisiana)Facts: Diversity and Mardi Gras Chicken RunsAnimals: Crawdads!Jokes: Rice and Ice cream Links for Kids: Acadiana Facts for KidsAcadiana CultureMardi Gras in AcadianaCrawfish Facts for KidsCrawfish and Rice AquacultureCheck out our new pod friends, Cráneo and Buenas Noches Cráneo!https://bit.ly/CumbreKidsPodscumbrekids.orgShop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: Roybushband © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Ear-cuperation Episode 4: Achoo-Boo! (Story Replay) Hold on to your ear pits, and get ready for our last Ear-cuperation Episode before jumping back into Season 3 of Storypillar! We’ll take another listen to Achoo-Boo! from Episode 2.6 and blast off to South Korea to help our friends Ara and Duri face their fears, climb a mountain, and find a much needed tissue :) And then, tiny hen…We’ll be back with the rest of Season 3 on Monday, 4/1/24! Hot honey cheese balls!Also…OUR STORYPILLAR STORE IS LIVE!!! Head to storypillarstore.threadless.com for t-shirts, mugs, puzzles, and even more fantasterrific Storypillar swag.Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by:Courtney LewisSound Design and Audio Editing:Niamh McAuliffeMeg LewisStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: (View on www.storypillar.com): Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Calming Piano Loop: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/ -Cheerful Instrumental Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/680393/ -Slightly Spooky Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/672440/ -Pixabay Artist: Roman Belov Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or good advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Ear-cuperation Episode 3: Treetops, Giant Lakes, and Galagos in Ghana (Sneak Attack!!! 9 Replay) While Meg’s off ear-cuperating, crack open a bag of broccoli or a mouth watering can of spaghetti and join us for another listen to Sneak Attack!!! 9 from Season One of Storypillar. Sneak will visit a giant lake, hang out in the treetops with some teeny but jump-tastic galago friends, and laugh his knee socks off with some amazing jokes featuring trees and bugs.Also…OUR STORYPILLAR STORE IS LIVE!!! Holy tomato toes! Head to storypillarstore.threadless.com for t-shirts, mugs, puzzles, and even more fantasterrific Storypillar swag.See you on Monday, 4/1/24 for the rest of Season 3 of Storypillar!!!Links for Kids: Ghana Facts Kakum National Park Demidoff’s Galago Facts Fastest Backward Run Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/ https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ Pixabay Artists: SOFRA, The_Mountain Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or good advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Ear-cuperation Episode 2: Cow-operation (Story Replay)While Meg’s off ear-cuperating, pull up a pogo stick and join us for another listen to Cow-operation from Storypillar Episode 8!Story: A book-loving cow herd bests her wicked stepmother with help from some large, slobbery friends. Sticky Situation: What do you do when something seems impossible? *Feelings Focus: Teamwork, Working Together, Persistence We’ll be back on Monday, 4/1/24 with the rest of Season 3 of Storypillar!!!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: (View on www.storypillar.com): Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Pixabay Artists: William_King, Marc Corominas, K00sin Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or good advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Ear-cuperation Episode 1: Get Well Soon, Meg!!!Meg’s ear is under the weather, and–thanks to Sneak and Sparky–about to be covered in soup and bandaids :) Instead of our usual Sneak Attack!!!, we’ll explain a health-related pause to Season 3 of Storypillar, let you know what we have planned for March 2024, and get a handle on our worries with a Bean-o-meter Check blast from the past. Grownups, send any questions to [email protected], and see below for great resources to use when talking to kids about illness, change, and uncertainty. Talking About Illness, Change, and Uncertainty with Kids: -Thought Defusion for Parents and Kids (Coping with Anxiety) -Helping Kids Cope With Uncertainty -Talking With Kids About Illness Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/  -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/  -https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/sounds/672782/  Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or good advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Friends Are Not Sweaters  (Storypillar Episode 3.1)Story: A golden eagle with dreams of being a cowboy learns a valuable lesson about showing appreciation…and how to differentiate between friends and sweaters.Region: Mongolia Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling unappreciated? Unstick Tricks by: Jimmy (Age 8), Jamie (Age 8) and Jayna (Age 4) Feelings Focus: Feeling unappreciated and taken for granted; showing appreciation; saying thank you; speaking up; setting boundaries  Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing:  Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art (View on www.storypillar.com): Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: Music_Unlimited, Moodmode, Qube Sounds, NourishedByMusic,  SiddharathJi, NourishedByMusic Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Sneak Attack!!! Season 3 Kickoff: Super Houses, Lunar New Year, and Yak Poop in MongoliaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: Mongolia Facts: Nomadism, Gers, and Lunar New Year Animals: Yaks and Golden Eagles Jokes: Yaks and Eagles! Links for Kids: -Mongolia Facts for Kids -Nomadism and Gers in Mongolia -Tsaagan Sar (Mongolian Lunar New Year) -Yak Facts for Kids -Young Female Eagle Hunter Article Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artists: Music_Unlimited Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Winter Story Sip 6: Party (Plan) ‘Til You Drop (Season 2 Story Replay) We’re off to Pakistan for another amaze-tastic birthday bash with our friends, Dhole, Honey Badger, Porcupine, Owl, and Peacock…hopefully with more cake and fewer broken promises :) And then get your giggly goats ready for our Season 3 kickoff next Monday, 2/19/24! We CAN’T WAIT to explore even more stories, tackle the stickiest of situations, and laugh our lollipops off with you for another whole season.See you then!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list.  Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story Written by:Denise FlorezSound Design by:Meg Lewis and Niamh McAuliffeStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: NaturesEye, Bineleyas, The_Mountain, SergeQuadrado © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC 

Winter Story Sip 5: Little Monkeys…BIG TIGER!!! (Winter Break Story Replay) Grab some jungle jerky and fire up the old time machine, because we’re taking a blast to the past to listen to the very first episode of Storypillar EVER! Join us this week for another taste of Little Monkeys…BIG TIGER!!! from Season 1, Episode 1. Also, Meg keeps getting sick, so we’re pushing Season 3’s big debut back one week to Monday, February 19, 2024.And…we’re almost ready to launch our STORYPILLAR ONLINE STORE!!! We’ll have t-shirts, puzzles, mugs…and other fantasterrific trinkets with our faces plastered all over them. :) Keep an eye out for the link…coming soon in February 2024. We miss you! See you soon!Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Winter Story Sip 4: Llama Drama False Alarm-a (Season 2 Story Replay) Grab a saddle and dust off your dancing shoes! We’re heading back to New England to bust a groove move with Ella and her silly new friends for this week’s Winter Story Sip: Llama Drama False Alarm-a from Episode 2.8.And…we’re almost ready to launch our STORYPILLAR ONLINE STORE!!! We’ll have t-shirts, puzzles, mugs…and other fantasterrific trinkets with our faces plastered all over them. :) Keep an eye out for the link…coming soon in February 2024. See you for Season 3 on Monday, 2/12/24!!! Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story Written By:Megan Cahill-AssenzaStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Country Celtic Song: https://freesound.org/people/TheFlyFishingFilmmaker/sounds/621593/ -Contemplative Guitar Song: https://freesound.org/people/LogicMoon/sounds/320346/ -Pixabay Artists: Peter Barbaix, The_Mountain, jcmmusicguitar, Daddy_s_Music © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Winter Story Sip 3: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (Season 2 Story Replay)Get your climbing paws ready for this week’s sass-tastic Winter Story Sip! Bean’s heading back to The Smoky Mountains to hang out with Sass, Smudge, and Tulip from Episode 2.5 and pick up a few tips for setting boundaries with an unkind friend. And…we’re almost ready to launch our STORYPILLAR ONLINE STORE!!! We’ll have t-shirts, puzzles, mugs…and other fantasterrific trinkets with our faces plastered all over them. :) Keep an eye out for the link…coming soon in February 2024.See you for Season 3 on Monday, 2/12/24!!!Pod Friend Alert:Check out another great storytelling podcast, Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest.Info/Get in Touch:Website: www.storypillar.comInstagram: @storypillarJoin our mailing list.Support Us:https://ko-fi.com/storypillarCreated, Written, and Produced by:Meg LewisStorypillar Theme Song:Lyrics by Meg LewisMusic by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna BridgesProduced by Andy JobeEpisode Cover Art:Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music:-https://freesound.org/-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)-Native Flute Songs:https://freesound.org/people/kerri/sounds/58810/https://freesound.org/people/ethang/sounds/88795/-Pixabay Artists: SergePavkin, John Fothergill© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Winter Story Sip 2: Stand Tall and Samba (Season 2 Story Replay)Get your ear straws ready for this week’s samba-licious Winter Story Sip! This week, Sparky and Meg are blasting back to Brazil to shake it with Beatriz, Sapo, Porco, Ara, and a super special-tastic magic plant. Take a listen…and let us know what YOU want to hear next week! Grownups, email [email protected] with your or your child’s Season 2 favorites. Use subject line Season 2 Story Replays. See you for Season 3 on Monday, 2/12/24!!! HELP US WIN A SONIC BLOOM PEOPLE’S CHOICE PODCAST AWARD! (Please:) Vote for Storypillar here by…TODAY(!!!), January 15, 2024. Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Stand Tall and Samba Story Written by: Molly MurphyStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Pixabay Artists: FreeGroove, Serge Quadrado, Lexin_Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Winter Story Sip 1: Cinn-A-Rhythm Pull up a carrot-shaped chair and settle in for our very first WINTER STORY SIP OF 2024! Each Monday we’re on break, we’ll replay some of YOUR favorite episodes from Season 2…like a sip of something hot and sweet and yumma-riff-a-storypillar-tastic…for your ears. 😆 This week, we’re headed back to Denmark to visit our friends Kat, Hund, Fugl, and their delicious cinnamon rugbrød. Let us know what YOU want to hear next week! Grownups, email [email protected] with your or your child’s favorites–subject line, Season 2 Story Replays. See you for Season 3 on Monday, 2/12/24!!! HELP US WIN A SONIC BLOOM PEOPLE’S CHOICE PODCAST AWARD! (Please:) Vote for Storypillar here before January 15, 2024. Rugbrød Recipe: https://true-north-kitchen.com/easy-overnight-danish-rye-rugbrod/ Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Cinn-A-Rhythm Story Written by: Megan Cahill-AssenzaStorypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Pixabay Artists: Serge Quadrado, Julius H, Music Box (Serge Quadrado)© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Season 2 THANK YOU!!! We had a fun-tast-a-riff-a-roo time exploring stories, sillies, and Sticky Situations with you this season, and could not possibly have made it through without all of YOU!!! So-o-o-o, cookie dough…this week’s episode is all about YOU and how grateful we are to have you in our Storypillar family. ♥️ THANK YOU!!! See you for Season 3 on Monday, 2/12/24! And… HELP US WIN A SONIC BLOOM PEOPLE’S CHOICE PODCAST AWARD! (Please:) Vote for Storypillar here before January 15, 2024. Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Seth_Makes_Sounds -Suzanna Bridges -Pixabay Artists: The_Mountain, Daddy_s_Music Far from the City, CB-RECORDS, NaturesEye, Serge Quadrado, FreeGroove, Bineleyas © 2023 PowerMouse Press, LLC

SEASON 2 FINALE!!! Turnips and Lumpy Cakes (Storypillar Episode 2.10)Story: Join Petra–our new friend with a serious Christmas cake obsession–her trusty, scruffy piglet, and a human, but very mossy toadstool for a magical lesson about appreciating what you have…even when you’re feeling a little greedy. Region: Germany Sticky Situation: What do you do when you realize you’ve been a little greedy? Unstick Tricks by: Colin (Age 14) and Anaya (Age 11) Feelings Focus: Feeling greedy, Coping with disappointment, Making amends We want to know which Season 2 stories YOU want to hear while we’re on break! Grownups, email [email protected], subject line: Season 2 Story Replays. SEE YOU FOR SEASON 3 ON MONDAY, 2/12/24! Little-known December Holidays: National Bacon Day Day of the Ninja Monkey Day Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art (View on www.storypillar.com): Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: CB-RECORDS, Julius H, Chillmore, Serge Quadrado © 2023 PowerMouse Press, LLC

Bean-o-meter Check 2.9: Feeling Pensive (Mini-episode) Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Pensive Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check Snowflake Sensory Bottle: https://homeschoolpreschool.net/winter-snowflake-sensory-bottle/ Dancing Snowflake Meditation: https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/winter-guided-meditation-for-kids-dancing-snowflakes/ Little-known December Holidays: National Bacon Day Day of the Ninja Monkey Day Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Meg Lewis Chill Background Music: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/ Pensive Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/687006/ Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact. © 2023 PowerMouse Press, LLC