Oct 31

Throwback: The Boggart

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

34m 53s

Oct 24

The Last of the Dragons

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

21m 49s

Oct 16

Rootabega Country

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

16m 32s

Jan 2025

401: Chinese Zodiac: Rat Race

🐀It's Race Day🐀Today, we tell the story of how the animals in the Chinese Zodiac got their years: a race that's terrible for all involved.😈 The Creature: NianWhy you want to dress in red to avoid long, unpleasant runs on New Year's Day, though any run in January or February (o ... Show More

40m 14s

Jun 2023

S8E7 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Jade Emperor

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Jade Emperor and the Chinese Zodiac. In this episode we encounter unnamed evil, lots of studying, jealous rats, word definitions, and three major belief systems. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- Nati ... Show More

25m 44s

Dec 2024

Jones’s Toys and the Great Race - Kids Story

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? Support Maked Up by subscribing in your favorite podcast app (it’s free!), rating and reviewing, and sharing w ... Show More

13m 33s

Aug 2024

The Contest Of Pairs

It's the grand Contest Of Pairs, where the biggest and best animals compete against one another. So how will a fennec fox and a chihuahua do? 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 ani ... Show More

17m 17s

Jun 2024

Chasing The Sun

When three animals won't stop arguing about who is the most powerful, a cheetah must step in to stop them. 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 ... Show More

17m 52s

Jan 2025

The Zodiac Twelve

Tzi Ma (Five Blind Dates, Interior Chinatown) and Jimmy Wong (Mulan, Wish Dragon) co-star in an action-packed legend about the origin of the Chinese zodiac animals. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="h ... Show More

30m 1s

Jun 2023

S8E4 - Bobby Wonder: The Regatta Begins!

The Regatta Obstacle Course Race begins! All of Pflguerville’s best are competing, but the stakes are higher than usual because if Mighty Mila wins, she will make everyone miserable! Arghh! The race begins on the Pflugerville River, but a couple of mischievous trickster otters mi ... Show More

18m 9s

Aug 2024

Big Cat Birthday

A cheetah ends up playing an unplanned game at his birthday party. 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 can do so by emailing podcast@anim ... Show More

15m 34s

Oct 2021

Verse Nine: Parasite’s Kiss

Zephyr and the electric cats race to save Vector before it’s too late. Willing to risk everything, Zephyr devises a dangerous and risky plan while Lucky rejoins Mama Diamond and her gang. Electric Easy is presented by Bud Light Seltzer Retro Tie-Dye. Experience variety and fun wi ... Show More

35m 47s

The Great Race of the Chinese Zodiac