It's a battle for the history books between the Irish giant Finn Mac Cool and the Scottish giant Benadonner! Tune in to this story about beard shaving, pancakes, and bridges to find out who wins!
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Feb 2021
Balor of the Evil Eye! (with special guests!)
Wow! What an adventure this one is! We return to mythological Ireland and the Tuatha De Danann- a race of magical people said to be descended from the gods. Lugh of the Long Arm is replaced in this story by Darragh, and his brother Jack stands in for King Nuada. Thanks, boys, for ... Show More
16m 6s
Nov 2024
Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling: a storybook debate
Today’s debate throws two timeless tales into the ring for a clash of the classics. It’s Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling! In this epic showdown, author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz climbs to the top for Jack and the Beanstalk, while author ... Show More
35m 59s
Nov 2024
Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling: a storybook debate
Today’s debate throws two timeless tales into the ring for a clash of the classics. It’s Jack and the Beanstalk vs. The Ugly Duckling! In this epic showdown, author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz climbs to the top for Jack and the Beanstalk, while author ... Show More
35m 59s
Jun 2021
231-Irish Folklore: Challenge Accepted
<p>Two stories from Ireland. On the first, Finn McCool, a giant Irish here, isn't scared! He totally isn't! He's just speed walking away from that guy he's been threatening for weeks who finally showed up at his shore after leaving an incorrect forwarding address.</p>
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34m 40s
Dec 2024
Jones’s Toys and the Great Race - Kids Story
<p>In this children’s story, Jones stages a race between three of his most competitive toys. Will they choose glory or friendship when disaster strikes?</p><p><br></p><p>Support Maked Up by subscribing in your favorite podcast app (it’s free!), rating and reviewing, and sharing w ... Show More
13m 33s
Mar 2024
Finn McCool and the Seven Little Helpers
To mark St Patrick’s Day, Kate Corkery is back with a hair-raising tale about Finn McCool. It’s a quest story stuffed with giants, witches and princes in peril. Can Finn rescue the kidnapped princes from a wicked witch? With a little help from his friends, anything is possible. ... Show More
36m 11s