Nian the Beast

Today's episode is a story about a poor soldier written for you by Hans Christian Andersen. He gains a magical tinderbox that summons three powerful dogs who bring him wealth and secretly carry a princess to him at night. Find out what happens when the King and Queen discover thi ... Show More

This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Mr. Rat and His Lovely Daughter! Sakura's father is very excited for her to marry the strongest around, and he thinks her future husband should be the sun! But Sakura already kno ... Show More

Mulan's story of her days as a Chinese warrior had simple beginnings and a whole lot of lasting power! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Nancy Brophy’s marriage started out like a fairy tale. But this fairytale doesn’t end with a happily-ever-after. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free tri ... Show More

A kid from a broken home falls in with the wrong crowd. Driven by a desire to belong, he becomes more of a monster than the one he encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Living on a farm is tough for you and your sisters. Luckily, you have a powerful imagination, and your stories bring joy to everyone around you. Maybe your gift for storytelling can be your ticket to the freedom you’ve always dreamed of.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri ... Show More

The animal world is a special world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Once upon a time, in ancient Egypt, a princess was born. But before her happily ever after, she had to live a challenging life of servitude, duty, and a deep belief in her own character. The long life of the woman that we discuss in this episode crosses cultural, territorial and ... Show More

In the final part of the privacy series, Jefferson Graham takes a good hard look at the heroes and villains of tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

If you thought Part 1 was bad – just you wait. Last week we talked about the origins of one of the world’s biggest cults. And this time, we look at how that influence and control bedded down – and seduced so many of the most famous people in the world.We’re talking about sex magi ... Show More