Stories Podcast - A Free Children's Story Podcast For Bedtime, Car Rides, And Kids Of All Ages!

This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on their adventures and see what kind of trouble they get into! 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, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mathnasium, the leading math-only learning center for grades K - 12! Visit mathnasium.com/STORIES for more information, or call 855-910-MATH! Now you can find new episodes of Stories, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium! For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code 'WONDERY'. Thank you!!

This week's episode is based on a Bulgarian myth about what happens when Father Frost is nowhere to be found and an entire village is buried in snow! Listen in to this longer story to hear all about the brave little girl that saves the day. 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, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Molekule, an innovative new air purifier! Visit molekule.com for more information! Now you can find new episodes of Stories, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium! For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code 'WONDERY'. Thank you!!

Honey Bear is bulking up for hibernation, but a bee gets in his way. Will he let it go and stay focused on his goal? Or will his anger get the best of him? Tune in to find out! 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, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out this episode's sponsor, Mercari, the selling app! Find it in the app store! Now you can find new episodes of Stories, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium! For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code 'WONDERY'. Thank you!!

Scales the snake wants to win the hugging contest, but nobody will let him enter! Are arms really THAT important for a good hug? Tune in to find out! 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, or just tell your friends about us! You can also check out our sponsor, Monica + Andy at monicaandandy.com! Now you can find new episodes of Stories, completely ad-free, on Stitcher Premium! For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.

Ms. Beakman thinks that kindness for kindness sake is important, and Mr. Pecks is not so sure. Who will win this argument? You'll have to listen to find out! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you could leave us a five star review on iTunes, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or tell a friend about us! Thank you to today's sponsor, Monica + Andy. Visit monicaandandy.com to check out their amazing selection of baby and toddler organic essentials! Also, thank you to Stitcher Premium! We're excited to announce that you can now find our episodes ad-free on Stitcher Premium, and we're even offering your first month free! Just go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use code WONDERY.

In this story, based on a traditional Ethiopian fable, a very nervous young man named Abel seeks a magical solution to his struggles, but he needs to retrieve a very special ingredient first! Will he be able to do it? Listen in and find out! And parents, see if you recognize the fun oldie that inspired this episode's song! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, consider checking out one of today's sponsor, Monica + Andy, at monicaandandy.com! You could also leave us a five star review, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or just tell a friend about us!

This week's story is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth about the famous, superstrong demigod, Hercules! Enjoy!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can leave us a five-star review on iTunes, make a monthly donation at patreon.com/stories, or tell your friends to check us out! Thanks!!

This is a story about an absent-minded little lamb who follows a butterfly into the woods and finds herself invited to dinner with a fox... as the main course! How is she going to get out of this predicament?? You'll have to listen to find out! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. There's a poll up right now about our pledge rewards and we really want your input!!

Celebrate the start of 2019 with this adaptation of a traditional Irish story that truly has it all: singing, dancing, wolves, a fairy queen, and a pooka!! Happy New Year!! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page.  Thank you!!

A hermit crab just keeps eating, and growing, his voice getting deeper! Support the show at patreon.com/stories

The door is open and someone needs to close it. Will Adeena or Hassan cave first? Tune in to find out what happens in this story, adapted from a traditional Pakistani folk tale! Head to storiespodcast.com/shop to pick up some new Dog King merch and support families in need for the holiday season at the same time! All profits will be donated to a local organization that helps provide for families during this time of year. Listen in for more details at the top of the show!

Two Greek gods get into an argument and make a bet. Does changing the way something looks change what it truly is? Tune in and find out! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page.  Thank you!!

It's Thanksgiving! Dog King, King of the Dogs is throwing a festive, silly celebration in the alley, and everyone's coming! Pickles, Rex, Other Rex, Other OTHER Rex, and... a cat? Find out what happens when an uninvited feline guest crashes this bow wow bash! If you would like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page.  Thank you!!

This story is about two VERY stubborn goats as they battle it out to see who gets to cross a VERY narrow bridge first. Who will it be?? You'll have to listen to find out!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page. Thank you!!!!

Part two of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! It's finally here!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support this week's sponsor: Bombas! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you! Here are the offer details: BOMBAS: Get 20% off your order by visiting Bombas.com/stories with code STORIES at checkout! AND don't forget that you can vote for us for Best Kids and Family podcast in the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards! You can go to storiespodcast.com/vote and that will take you to the right page. Thank you!!!!

Part one of the exciting finale of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Part two will be released VERY soon! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support one or both of this week's sponsors: HelloFresh and Omigo! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you! Here are the offer details: HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/storiespodcast60 and enter code storiespodcast60 for a total of $60 off! Omigo: Go to myomigo.com/STORIES to get $100 off your order!

Today we bring you an original story all about what happens to Nellie when she tries to take a bit of old forest magic, a fairy, and keep it in a jar as a pet. Do you think that sounds like a good idea? You'll have to listen to see what happens! The conclusion of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt will be posted next week! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support either of this week's sponsors: Daily Harvest and Bombas! When you support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Thank you! Here are the offer details: Daily Harvest: Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code STORIES to get three cups FREE in your first box! Bombas: Go to Bombas.com/stories and enter the code STORIES to get 20% off your order of the best socks ever!

It's the penultimate installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! In this episode, we finally learn more about Firefly's archenemy: The Scarlet King! Stay tuned! The final episode of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt will be released in TWO weeks!! If you'd like to support our podcast, you can visit patreon.com/stories and make a pledge. OR you can support either of this week's sponsors: Omigo and Ziprecruiter! When you guys, our listeners, support our sponsors, you're helping us continue to create new content for you and your family to enjoy! Here are the offer details: Omigo: To get $100 off your order of the coolest toilet seat ever, visit myomigo.com/STORIES! ZipRecruiter: To try out the smartest way to find the right candidate for your job, visit ZipRecruiter.com/KIDS!

The next two chapters of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Jill is back in the Firefly suit and on a mission again. Join her as she goes on a journey to rescue her mom! Thank you to today's sponsor, Bombas! Their socks are the best. You can go to bombas.com/stories and enter STORIES at checkout for 20% off your order!

The next installment of The Brilliant Firefly: Revolt! Here are chapters 5&6. Stay tuned for another episode next week! And if you haven't already, listen back to chapters 1-4 released over the last month. Thank you to our listeners and this week's sponsor, Daily Harvest! To try their delicious and healthy meals, go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code STORIES to get three cups FREE in your first box!