Nian the Beast

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

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Kim retells the story of Nián, the terrifying monster who emerged from the sea every New Year’s Eve - to eat cattle, and people, and crops. Until one year, a brave old man, came up with a plan. This old tale explains some of the traditions and celeb ... Show More

This is a preview episode. Get the full episode, and many more, ad free, on our supporter's feed: https://getsleepy.com/support. Nian the Monster  Narrated by Tom. A special episode for Chinese New Year.     Watch, listen, and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube c ... Show More

A Taoist story.  

In one story, a dragon is rampaging around the countryside unless he gets his favorite meal: teenage girls. In the other, a young woman trapped in an impossible situation meets a new friend who might just be able to save her: a parrot with a secret. Two stories with two very diff ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Ahsoka) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.</span></p> <p>Sign up for our monthly ... 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

In an attempt to save a group of villagers, a knight leads them to the place where a monster lurks. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you c ... Show More

What happens when a magical girl comes face to face with a cunning tiger in her quiet village? Find out in the Hmong folk tale 'Yer and the Tiger,' the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring traditional music, narration by Ka Vang and illustrations by Xee Reiter. 

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