Bats, Beasts and Birds

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Boggart! Rosa, Amy, and Jake are convinced they saw something in the weird little room in the back of the library, but they just can't agree on what it is! Check out this sem ... Show More

Today's episode is a story written by Edith Nesbit and adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. In a world where princes are expected to rescue princesses from dragons, a brave and independent princess decides to fight the dragon alongside a prince who loves her. Listen along to find out ... Show More

Today's episode is a classic children’s story written for you by Carl Sandburg. Listen along to this famous nonsense story! 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 ... Show More

<p>Is the bat the most successful mammal on the planet? Quite possibly! In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Julie and Robert explore the insect-munching, fruit-drinking, blood-lapping world of these amazing winged sound warriors.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choic ... Show More

What in the world does Guy Raz's new micro house have in common with a tree hollow for vampire bats? And how in the world can humans learn about sharing from these blood slurping, flying mammals? And why in the world are they barfing into each other's mouths?! Join Mindy, Guy Raz ... Show More

They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Vampire Bats: should we give these misunderstood goth pigeons another shot? Or ghost them for good?Join comedian Russell Kane, zoological correspondent Jules Howard and comedian Rachel Fairburn, as they check out the amazing world of vampire bats - deciding whether they're evil o ... Show More

<p>They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnet ... Show More

An old English fairy tale about an impish creature who helps a young girl with an almost impossible task. But can she answer his question or will she have to pay the terrible price in return for his help? Listen to Rachel Murray’s version of this familiar tale and be enthralled. ... Show More

Why you absolutely should take the biggest peach you can find in the supermarket and sing to it. It might just hatch a baby! Unfortunately your fairy tale baby will do what fairy tale babies do: grow up and hear that call to adventure, going out to seek their fortune, taking no m ... Show More