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The 75th Annual Three Pines Junction Berry Festival is underway!

Join Stephen and Dell as they report live from the Ponder Lake boardwalk, where pie contests, jam judging, artisan vendors, and the legendary Blueberry Roll bring creatures from every corner of the woods together for one unforgettable celebration.

Meanwhile, the debut episode of Creatures Court tackles an unusual legal dispute between Groundhog and Catbird over partially eaten strawberries, Sister Cat offers practical advice about the importance of naps, Fenwick shares the latest happenings from the garden, and Dell discovers that creativity doesn't always follow the same rules as recipes.

This cozy comedy episode is filled with woodland humor, gentle philosophy, quirky characters, and a reminder that sometimes trying something new deserves recognition all its own.

Show Notes

This week on Tuesday News Network

• The premier of Creatures Court, featuring Groundhog vs. Catbird
• Dell enters the pie contest
• The return of the Blueberry Roll down Whistle Pig Hill
• Moss Ball results from Game 3 of North Woods vs. West Woods
• Fenna Cobblepot praises first attempts
• Fenwick reflects on storms, resilience, and beginning again
• Sister Cat celebrates her birthday

Tuesday News Network is a cozy fantasy audio sitcom presented as a fictional local public radio news broadcast. Broadcasting from the whimsical woodland community of Three Pines Junction, each episode delivers local news, community events, quirky advertisements, and heartfelt stories featuring talking animals, curious creatures, gentle humor, and the quiet wisdom of nature. 

Themes

• Creativity
• Learning through mistakes
• Community
• Gentle humor
• Friendship
• Nature
• Woodland life
• Small-town festivals
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Trying new things

Perfect for listeners who enjoy

• Cozy fantasy
• Cozy fiction podcasts
• Wholesome comedy
• Talking animal stories
• Character-driven audio fiction
• Nature-inspired storytelling
• Slice-of-life fantasy
• Gentle humor
• Family-friendly podcasts
• Woodland adventures

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Cozy fantasy meets woodland storytelling as Wolf the Coyote shares the tale of how he first discovered Three Pines Junction. Broadcasting from Fennelpin Mountain, Wolf invites listeners into a relaxing, immersive story filled with talking animals, forest folklore, and memories gathered from a lifetime of wandering.

In this Fifth Tuesday Bonus Special, you'll meet Wolf, a thoughtful traveler whose stories unfold at their own pace. As he begins recounting his first journey into the Deep West Woods, he pauses along the way to remember the animals he met, the places he explored, and the experiences that eventually led him to Three Pines Junction.

With its calm narration, gentle humor, and richly imagined world, Wolf's stories are perfect for listeners who enjoy cozy fantasy, immersive audio storytelling, talking animal fiction, and relaxing podcasts with a touch of woodland magic.

Wolf returns to BuzzSprout every Fifth Tuesday. If you'd like to hear more of his adventures between those special broadcasts, you'll find additional Wolf stories on Patreon, available to all membership tiers.

In this episode:

• Meet Wolf the Coyote.
• A cameo visit from a familiar nocturnal character.
• The beginning of Wolf's journey to Three Pines Junction.
• Forest memories, quiet storytelling, and a world where every trail has a story to tell.

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

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A night at Sparky’s Tavern spirals through philosophy, book reviews, legal debate, and unexpected community chaos in Three Pines Junction. Dell returns after repairs and reconnects with familiar faces as Trina, Iris, and Pendleton turn a regular Tuesday evening into something anything but ordinary.

In this episode, Tricky Trina shares new Trash to Treasure finds, Iris the Night Owl Bookworm reviews experimental literature, and Pendleton the Mosquito becomes entangled in a heated debate over signage that escalates into an unexpected legal exchange. Meanwhile, Antenna Wax brings insect fashion advice, local announcements ripple through the Junction, and Asbestos Fedora prepares to take the stage.

Set in the world of Three Pines Junction and Sparky’s Tavern, this episodic fiction podcast blends surreal humor, character-driven storytelling, ensemble audio drama, and immersive small-town fantasy worldbuilding. Fans of fiction podcasts, audio drama series, comedic ensemble casts, and surreal storytelling will find recurring characters, evolving lore, and interconnected storylines throughout the series.

✨ Want more time in the Junction?
 Bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and extended Tavern conversations live on Patreon, where some stories continue just off-mic and a few doors stay open a little longer.

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter at https://buttondown.com/traversingtuesdays to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, creative process notes, and glimpses into the everyday moments that inspire the stories of Three Pines Junction.

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A fictional newsroom anniversary broadcast, an argument during a sports event, and a system failure occur.

Tuesday News Network consists of anthropomorphic animals and objects and their daily lives in the fictional world of Three Pines Junction.

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter at https://buttondown.com/traversingtuesdays to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, creative process notes, and glimpses into the everyday moments that inspire the stories of Three Pines Junction.

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When the sun goes down in Three Pines Junction, barred owls review books, mosquitoes correct your grammar, and nobody asks where Tricky Trina found that thing.

In the premiere episode of Tuesday Nights at Sparky’s, Dell welcomes Tricky Trina the Trash to Treasure Diva, Gnomebert, Pendleton the Pedantic Mosquito, and Iris the Barred Owl for an evening of stories, music, and moonlit mischief. Featuring live music from Frog Bunker, a local band hailing from West Ponder Swamp.

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter at https://buttondown.com/traversingtuesdays to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, creative process notes, and glimpses into the everyday moments that inspire the stories of Three Pines Junction.

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Tune in for a vending machine mishap, the reveal of a mysterious guardian of the West Woods, and Three Pines Junction prepares for night time...

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter at https://buttondown.com/traversingtuesdays to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, creative process notes, and glimpses into the everyday moments that inspire the stories of Three Pines Junction.

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The Tuesday News Network welcomes a new crew member, Fenwick returns from hibernation leave, and the long-anticipated Moss Ball season opener is covered exclusively by the network team. 

 A late-night stop at Sparky’s Tavern takes an unexpected turn when Stephen can’t sleep and finds himself in conversation with Trina. Between half-finished thoughts and flickering tavern light, Stephen tells Trina about bonus episodes, hidden extras, things happening just out of earshot. What begins as a quiet night in Three Pines Junction turns into a curious invitation to look a little closer. 

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

You can explore the evolving world of Three Pines Junction and Traversing Tuesdays, including characters, locations, and more at the Three Pines Junction wiki at https://traversingtuesdays.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page

Subscribe to the Side Path Newsletter at https://buttondown.com/traversingtuesdays to receive EmKay's mix of real-life reflections, creative process notes, and glimpses into the everyday moments that inspire the stories of Three Pines Junction.

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In this episode, the network team is reporting remotely and looking forward to spring.

• Sister Cat reports on the view from her perch
• Sprocket finds it difficult to remain "under the radar" while being a guest correspondent
• Rupert shares this thoughts on hearing from a former acquaintance who should have stayed in the past

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A word from Rupert. Thank you for your patience.

Exclusive bonus episodes, behind the scenes tidbits, archived episodes, and early access available on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/TraversingTuesdays

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In this episode, we talk about alternatives to workout culture.

• It's getting colder and Fenwick is slowing down
• Dell reflects on the Renaissance Faire as she visits the clearing where it stood
• Sprocket talks about how he's preparing for colder weather

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