Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Today's episode is about a majestic stag named Randall. Randall considered himself the lord of the forest and would hold court at a still pool in the heart of the forrest. Follow along as Randall learns how to deal with his insecurities and finds out that sometimes what you think is a flaw might just be your best feature. 

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about the great, the ultimate, the prestigious: Treemaster Trophy lumberjack contest. All the greatest lumberjacks of the forest come together for this contest every year. Listen along to find out how a surprising new contestant, who no one has heard of before, manages to win the whole thing. 

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a colony of mice who are under some questionable leadership. Preparation for winter is under way and the colony is unsure if they'll be able to have enough food to last. Listen along to find out how the leaders decide to handle the situation.

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today we're not just telling a story, we're playing a game that will teach you how to tell stories of your own at home. Starsworn is a game we designed with Michael Low from Luck of Legends. Take on the role of heroes in a world of wonder! In Starsworn, kids and parents get the chance to build worlds, create heroes, and go on adventures together. Today's Max Goodname story will be told by playing this new game.

if you want to play along at home, there’s a free story that’s different than the one in this episode, available to download at StoriesRPG.com.

Special thanks to Nate, Emily, and Kelsie Lee, our producer Andrew Martin, our friend Vindsvept who wrote all the original music in the episode, and Michael Low, the designer of the Starsworn game with Daniel Hinds. Michael is a certified English teacher who runs online classes to help kids learn the joy of writing fiction by using story-telling games. If you’d like to hear your kids laugh, gasp in excitement, and write page after page of stories for the sheer joy of it, check out the classes on LuckOfLegends.com. Classes count for homeschool credit and come with Common Core aligned feedback on your child’s writing, speaking, and collaboration skills, so you can help them keep growing as they play!

And to check out all of Vindsvept’s music, head to youtube.com/vindsvept!

Today's story is adapted from a Russian folktale. A little girl named Yana was a terribly picky eater. Yana's parents ask her to watch her little brother one day and it all goes terribly wrong. Follow along to hear about Yana's wild adventure and an encounter with the Baba Yaga.

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about a young woman named Lutsi and her fried Rolli the mouse. Lutsi had always dreamed of getting married and having a big fancy wedding but it didn't matter much to her who would be the groom. Follow along as Lutsi finds out sometimes you should be careful what you wish for.

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is an original story about a girl named Mila who loves her dogs. Follow along as Mila goes from walking her 2 dogs, to a whole pack of dogs. 

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's Story is an adaptation of an Aesop’s Fable about a fox named Fina. Fina has a bit of a sweet tooth and is looking for some fruit to eat instead of the normal worms or mice or frogs. Follow along as she tries to get her paws on some sweet smelling grapes she finds growing near her home. 

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is an adaptation of a classic fabel. Follow along as Slip the con man learns a valuable lesson while scamming people in a friendly town.

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 artwork and share it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!

Today's episode is about an aspiring chef named Jaye who is taking a test to become a real chef at her favorite restaurant. Jaye's friends and coworkers give her more advice than she bargained for. Follow along to find out if she manages to pass the test and become a chef.

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 artwork and share  it on our feed!!

If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!