The Story Pirates get a visit from their dentist (Zoe Jarman).
Jan 2023
Old Man Homer/The Very Grown Up Place (feat. members of Mipso and Jess McKenna)
<p>In part 1 of our thrilling season finale, the only thing that stands between the Story Pirates and a return home to their native NYC is the dastardly Silica Googenheim (Jess McKenna). Featuring two new stories: “Old Man Homer,” a song about time travel, photography and connect ... Show More
28m 18s
Feb 2023
The Dancing Cupcake/The Portals (feat. Sara Bareilles and Mykal-Michelle Harris)
<p>In part 2 of our season finale, the Story Pirates execute an elaborate heist to save their ship from Henrietta Hudson (Mykal-Michelle Harris), the biggest name in NYC tow trucks. Featuring two new stories: “The Dancing Cupcake,” a song about a cupcake who wants to dance in you ... Show More
35m 38s
Feb 2023
Announcement: We’re Not Going Away/Peter’s Imaginary Vacation
<p>Season 5 may be over, but the Story Pirates are not going away! Starting Thursday, 2/16, we’re releasing a brand new story every week until the debut of season 6 later this year. Listen for all the details after Peter goes on a LENGTHY imaginary vacation to make up for the one ... Show More
12m 15s
Dec 2021
EP149: Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 14), No! No! No! Who the Hell Boos Santa Claus?! and Leland Klassen’s Christmas Comedy
On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. Richard Monastra tells the story of his first-cousin, Frank Olivo, and how in 1968, at 19-years-old he was ... Show More
38m 16s
Mar 2024
The Reluctant Garden Gnome
Nem, a seven-year-old gnome, has just been given a single lime green seed with which to grow the garden he will tend to for life. Every other seven-year-old gnome tackles the challenge with enthusiasm, swiftly claiming patches of land and getting to work. Not Nem. He is far from ... Show More
29m 22s