A tabloid reporter (Ophira Eisenberg) boards the ship with some surprising news. Featuring two new stories: “The Time Machine,” a song about a potluck supper that takes place in a surprising time period, written by Ellie, a 7 year old from California, and “Dear Water Cycle,” a literal love letter to precipitation, condensation and evaporation, written by a 1 ... Show More
Sep 25
Excessive Work Out Guy and the Revenge of the Gym Equipment
Did you know that some people actually go to the gym at midnight? Today’s new story is about one such person. Written by Naomi, age 10, and Max, age 7, from Canada. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, o ... Show More
15m 15s
Nov 2021
Marla Frazee Draws A Delightful Childhood
(Recorded July 2021) Marla Frazee’s an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. She also the genius behind Boss Baby, the business-suit-wearing, hard-charging infant who changed Alec’s life. Marla Frazee says she tackles serious topics such as babies, birthday cake, ... Show More
41m 29s
Aug 2017
How beloved book The Glass Castle became a movie.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton made 2013's Short Term 12, one of Todd's favorite movies of the 2010s. For his follow-up film, he reteamed with that film's star, Brie Larson, and adapted the beloved memoir The Glass Castle. The film follows the story of journalist Jeanette Walls, ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2021
Friday, April 30 - The Packed Lunch Olympics; Drone-delivered Girl Guide Cookies; Super Netball is a go; and The Kid Laroi cleans up.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to d ... Show More
9m 7s
Jun 2021
Friday, June 11 - The G7 Summit and you; Antarctica's very own ocean; Olympic swimmers on your marks!; and the BTS burger meltdown.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps t ... Show More
10m 54s
Aug 2021
Thursday, August 26 - The Covid class conquers NAPLAN, lost and found in the woods, the end of a rock and roll era, and the Paralympic party gets started.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ... Show More
9m 29s