ABC Australia

Story Salad Quest Mode

Kids EN ↓ 60 episodes

Our hosts, Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie, have been banished into a galaxy far, far away and must collect special story objects to return home to the Story Salad Studio. Guided by your word suggestions, their journey is filled with outlandish realms and eccentric characters, brought to life by a stellar cast of celebrity guests. Join Rove McManus, Susie Youssef, Becky Lucas, Shane Jenek, and the Fairbairn Brothers as they make surprise appearances throughout the series.

Author

ABC Australia

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The story of the cousin's battle 06.07.2026

It started off as a summer's day like any other, but then the cousins came along and started a water fight for the ages. Will Matt and Carlo emerge victorious in time for lunch? Thank you Marcus for this brilliant story starter.

The story of the stationery scuffle 29.06.2026

There's a battle that has been raging for longer than anyone can remember, and it's over... a rainbow pencil? How will Matt and Carlo solve this complicated conflict? Thank you Lucy for this wonderfully colourful story starter. 

The story of the baby stealing seasnake 22.06.2026

Matt and Carlo travel deep underwater for Quest Mode this week, to confront an egg-stealing sea snake. Will they emerge victorious? Thank you Lorenzo for this wonderful story starter.

The story of the massive toot cloud 15.06.2026

It's hard to see where you're going in this jungle because one of the residents, uh, fluffed in a big way. How are Matt and Carlo going to weave their way out of this one? Thank you to Lenny for this pongy story starter. 

The story of the trick-or-treating robot 08.06.2026

A robot wants to go trick-or-treating, but no one in the town thinks such a thing is possible. What might happen when a determined little robot travels door to door on the spookiest night of the year?

The story of the ingenious inventor 02.06.2026

Manny isn't just any man... he can invent things that no one else has even thought of before!  Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

MAYHEM! The story of the underwater kingdom 25.05.2026

For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion. Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out. 

MAYHEM! The story of the lorikeet family holiday 18.05.2026

For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion. Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out. 

MAYHEM! The story of Pipling the pup 11.05.2026

For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion. Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out. 

MAYHEM! The story of Fourwingela 04.05.2026

For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion. Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out. 

The story of the sunken city 27.04.2026

At the bottom of the ocean, there's an ancient Roman city sitting mysteriously intact. Matt and Carlo bring you deep underwater to meet Octavia the Octopus and solve the strange situation.  Thank you to Quest Head Frank for this Story Starter, and Happy Birthday!

The story of the trapped traders 20.04.2026

One day, the usual Saturday traders didn't arrive at the village so young Layla head off to figure out what had happened. Join Matt and Carlo on this dramatic, perilous adventure filled with avalanches and a persistent echo.  Thank you to Quest Head Frances for this Story Starter. 

The story of bumbley's solo tango 13.04.2026

The big dance competition is coming up and eek! Crocio the Crocodile has broken his leg! Will Bumbley the Bumblebee be able to step up to the challenge, and dance his fuzzy little heart out solo?  It's the story of a small town dancer with big town dreams. Thank you to Quest Head Eshe for this brilliant story starter!

The story of the Grandmaster Teddy 06.04.2026

Every night, when everyone is sleeping, all Emmy's teddy bears come to life. They start chanting in a circle... but what happens next?! Listen to expert improvisers Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie figure it out and make up the ending on the spot! Thank you to Quest Head Emilie for this dramatic story starter. 

The story of the trip to Gooseland 30.03.2026

A silly goose visits a very inefficient animal travel agent for trip advice in this episode of Story Salad: Quest Mode, told by two of our resident silly geese Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie. 

The (rhyming!) story of the kitty inventor 23.03.2026

Carlo and Matt set themselves a trickier-than-normal challenge for this all-rhyming episode of Story Salad: Quest Mode. Thank you Millie for sharing your wonderful story starter!

The story of the dinosaur with lasers for eyes 16.03.2026

In this prehistoric adventure, some of the local dinos have figured out how to shoot lasers from their eyes. But not everyone has the same skill... yet! Big thank you to listener Cooper for this dinoriffic story starter. 

The story of the singing ghost 09.03.2026

Matt and Carlo are joined in the studio by Genevieve the singing ghost, and she hangs around for this mystical musical story.  Thank you to Quest Head Bonnie for this splendid story starter. 

The story of the crooked King of Wiggleberry 02.03.2026

The crooked King of Wiggleberry is well out of shape, and bent at all angles! Could a magical book be his key to a less crooked life? Thank you to Quest Head Alan for this story starter!

The story of the bunny ball 23.02.2026

Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more... Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

The story of the house under the sea 16.02.2026

There's a mysterious house under the sea, and the lights keep flickering on and off... but who could live inside?? Thank you to Quest Head Anderson for sending in this story starter!

The story of the moon chickens 09.02.2026

Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more... Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

The story of the spidery forest 02.02.2026

Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more... Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

The story of the sticky stuck animals 26.01.2026

Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more... Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

The story of the deep-diving doggy 19.01.2026

Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more... Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!

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