Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Scales the snake wants to win the hugging contest, but nobody will let him enter! Are arms really THAT important for a good hug? Tune in to find out! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five-star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out our sponsor, Monic...

Ms. Beakman thinks that kindness for kindness sake is important, and Mr. Pecks is not so sure. Who will win this argument? You'll have to listen to find out! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you could leave us a five star review on iTunes, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or tell a friend about us! Thank you to today's sponsor, Monica + Andy. Visit monicaandandy.com to...

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

This week's story is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth about the famous, superstrong demigod, Hercules! Enjoy!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can leave us a five-star review on iTunes, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or tell your friends to check us out! Thanks!!

This is a story about an absent-minded little lamb who follows a butterfly into the woods and finds herself invited to dinner with a fox... as the main course! How is she going to get out of this predicament?? You'll have to listen to find out! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. There's a poll up right now about our pledge rewards and we...

Celebrate the start of 2019 with this adaptation of a traditional Irish story that truly has it all: singing, dancing, wolves, a fairy queen, and a pooka!! Happy New Year!! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiesp...

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

The door is open and someone needs to close it. Will Adeena or Hassan cave first? Tune in to find out what happens in this story, adapted from a traditional Pakistani folk tale! Head to storiespodcast.com/shop to pick up some new Dog King merch and support families in need for the holiday season at the same time! All profits will be donated to a local organization that helps provide for families d...

Two Greek gods get into an argument and make a bet. Does changing the way something looks change what it truly is? Tune in and find out! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take y...

It's Thanksgiving! Dog King, King of the Dogs is throwing a festive, silly celebration in the alley, and everyone's coming! Pickles, Rex, Other Rex, Other OTHER Rex, and... a cat? Find out what happens when an uninvited feline guest crashes this bow wow bash! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for...

This story is about two VERY stubborn goats as they battle it out to see who gets to cross a VERY narrow bridge first. Who will it be?? You'll have to listen to find out!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcas...

Part two of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! It's finally here!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support this week's sponsor: Bombas! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you! Here are the offer details: BOMBAS: Get 20% off yo...

Part one of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Part two will be released VERY soon! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support one or both of this week's sponsors: HelloFresh and Omigo! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you! Her...

Today we bring you an original story all about what happens to Nellie when she tries to take a bit of old forest magic, a fairy, and keep it in a jar as a pet. Do you think that sounds like a good idea? You'll have to listen to see what happens! The conclusion of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt will be posted next week! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make...

It's the penultimate installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! In this episode, we finally learn more about Firefly's archenemy: The Scarlet King! Stay tuned! The final episode of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt will be released in TWO weeks!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support either of this week's sponsors: Omigo and Zi...

The next two chapters of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Jill is back in the Firefly suit and on a mission again. Join her as she goes on a journey to rescue her mom! Thank you to today's sponsor, Bombas! Their socks are the best. You can go to bombas.com/stories and enter STORIES at checkout for 20% off your order!

The next installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Here are chapters 5&6. Stay tuned for another episode next week! And if you haven't already, listen back to chapters 1-4 released over the last month. Thank you to our listeners and this week's sponsor, Daily Harvest! To try their delicious and healthy meals, go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code STORIES to get three cups FREE in your f...

The next chapter of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Make sure you've listened to our last few episodes so you're all caught up!

The Brilliant Firefly is back! Chapters two and three are here, and there's more to come next week! Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Daily Harvest and Revolution Math! Tune in at the very beginning of this episode to hear exclusive special offers.

It's here! The thrilling conclusion of the saga of Jillian Jayes and The Brilliant Firefly! More chapters will be released later this week. Don't forget to listen to books one and two to get caught up!

Fun Fact: This familiar story about the Little Dutch Boy that saves the Netherlands from a great flood is NOT a real Dutch story, and is actually a piece of American folklore! Origins aside, it contains an important message about sacrificing for the greater good, and a really fun song too! . . Thank you to today's sponsor, KIND snacks! For 20% off your order of KIND Kids Bars, go to KindSnacks.com...

Today we find Dog King, Pickles, Rambo, and all of our other favorite canines in another episode! Join them as they take naps, eat delicious ice cream, and solve a mystery!

An old folktale from Uganda finds a Lizard and a Python performing together and then arguing over their lucky drum! Ad-free Stories Podcast feed at patreon.com/stories

This week's episode is the classic story from the Judeo-Christian tradition about a very small boy who goes up against a very big giant to save his people! Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Quip! Go to GetQuip.com and use code STORIES to get your first refill pack free with the purchase of an electric toothbrush!

Based on the old Turkish Proverb, a story about the dangers of judging by appearance and trusting too easily. Get our entire catalog ad-free for just $1 at patreon.com/stories.