Dani and the Dolphin

In this episode, amidst my son’s loud objections, we discuss the subtle difference between bilmemek and bilememek. We also explain the translation of “lost and found” in Turkish. 

In this episode, we will talk about a question our fellow listener Nevanaci posed. In Turkish, there are words that sound the same but mean different things. In this episode, you’ll hear some examples. 

Here we discuss most common pets in Turkey and common vocabulary 

In this kid's story, Adalynn goes with her parents on a boat pulled by whales to the south pole. There, they see a floating glitter castle 

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie, our cheerful conductor, as she steers us through the story of of a young boy who receives a possibly magical goldfish for his birthday. 

In this kid's story, Shawna goes on an adventure in a bumble-bee car, chauffeured by a monkey, across both land and sea, to find her pretend parents. On the way she encounters a sparkly dolphin and mermaid. 

Stories from Around the World - In this story we learn about a brave boy from Holland called Hendrik who saved his community from the sea. Stories for kids podcast read aloud 

In this story, there is a flood while Dania is playing in the playground. She hops aboard a boat and saves the day. This story may be slightly more scary than normal. 

🌼Guess what, kiddos? 🐟🕳️ Our little friend Dandelion had an unexpected journey today!✨ From flying high to meeting some quirky river friends and getting help from Miss Rabbit and Grandma Mole, it was a day full of surprises!🐰 Stay tuned to hear more about how Dandelion found ... Show More

In part two of our season finale, an undersea queen (Gabrielle Dennis) reveals her secrets. Featuring two new stories: “The Perfect Horse,” an R&B ballad about a kid (Allan K. Washington) with an equestrian dream, written by Milie, a 12 year old from Rhode Island, and “Fishing Fi ... Show More

Off-Ramp commentator Milton Love, an eminent marine biologist at UC Santa Barbara, is also a great storyteller. And this time, he tells us stories about how fish got their names. Including one of the most disgusting fishes, which was appropriately named for one of the most disgus ... Show More

In part one of their season finale, the Story Pirates meet a queen (Gabrielle Dennis) and find out, once and for all, if the underwater city of Nethernabosia is real. Featuring two new stories: “If Dogs Could Do The Boogie,” the newest, hottest dance craze to sweep the doggy nati ... Show More

This past summer, I was in Alaska in a little coastal town called Seward - a gorgeous spot on the Kenai Peninsula tucked between the ocean and some giant glacier-covered mountains. I met a guy named Dan Olsen, who records killer whale calls using an underwater hydrophone. Olsen g ... Show More