Best Rock And Roll Book Club Podcasts (2025)

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Excessive Work Out Guy and the Revenge of the Gym Equipment 15:15

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3d ago15:15

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Did you know that some people actually go to the gym at midnight? Today’s new story is about one such person. Written by Naomi, age 10, and Max, age 7, from Canada. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.…

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The Boy Who Ate Orange Seeds 24:06

10d ago24:06

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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story about a boy who grows an orange tree in his stomach, which provides all sorts of unique business opportunities! Written by a 9 year old from Uganda named Elias. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Ap…

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Muffin of Doom: The Greatest Game of Parkour Hide and Seek (feat. Koo Koo) 29:44

17d ago29:44

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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club, as well as a very special edition of Roll Call with Bryan and Neil from the incredible band Koo Koo! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, October 10th @ 7pm ET Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee …

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Steve Mascord on the question of the French connection to Super League 51:00

16d ago51:00

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Independent international Rugby League reporting raconteur, Steve Mascord, gives us the lowdown on which way the pendulum is currently swinging for French involvement in Super League. Who's on which side? Where does the NRL fit in (is 'NRL Europe' a thing)? How does it all play into the discussion of the future size of the competition - 10 teams? 1…

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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Back to School Mixtape 2025 49:11

23d ago49:11

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Let’s go back to school with the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm!By Story Pirates

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Buried Treasure: Every Midnight I Turn Into a Wolf/The Case of the Missing Files (S3E20) 34:24

1M ago34:24

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Welcome to a new series called ‘Buried Treasure’ where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we’re revisiting the classic episode where the Story Pirates visit a planet that just wants us to hang out and have some fun. Originally aired May 7, 2020.…

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Buried Treasure: Animal Week/The Doughnut Is Right (S2E11) 33:25

1M ago33:25

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Welcome back to Buried Treasure, where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we’re revisiting a classic episode where the Story Pirates visit the Isle of Monsters for the very first time. Originally aired April 18, 2019.By Story Pirates

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Buried Treasure: Sandwich Day/A Girl With Superpowers (S1E10) 29:50

2M ago29:50

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Welcome back to Buried Treasure, where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we’re revisiting a classic episode when Rachel took her very first trip to that place where someone has to stand inside that bucket that’s really high up and look through the lookie loo so that if they see land they can …

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Special Episode from Million Bazillion 26:25

2M ago26:25

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On a trip to Washington, D.C., Bridget and Ryan take this question from Oliver in Illinois: Why do different countries use different currencies? There’s the U.S. dollar, the Mexican peso and Japanese yen, just to name a few. This week, we’ll explain why so many countries decided to make their own type of money. And we meet the ghost of Alexander Ha…

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Buried Treasure: A Hamster’s Workday/Backstroke Raptor (S2E1) 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Welcome to a new series called ‘Buried Treasure’ where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we’re revisiting the first episode of season 2, which features two classic songs as well as the story of how Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking warrior helped the Story Pirates take to the skies. Original…

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The Real Mount Rushmore 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Do you know the REAL story behind Mount Rushmore? Find out in today’s new story, written by Rorey, Ryan, and Larsen from North Carolina. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.…

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The Gum 23:03

2M ago23:03

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Today’s new story is about two things that should never go together: gum and dogs. By Kathryn, an 8 year old from Nebraska. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.By Story Pirates

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Gorblefunks 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Today’s brand new story is about Gorblefunks. What’s a Gorblefunk? You’re about to find out, but believe me, YOU NEED a Gorblefunk. You need one NOW. Written by two brothers from Eswatini named Nicolas & Daniel. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in …

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Purple Hot Dog 22:58

2M ago22:58

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Have you ever had a very weird substitute teacher? How about a very weird substitute teacher who is a purple hot dog? That’s exactly what happens in today’s brand new story, by 9 year old Clara in Colorado. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple…

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The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator: A Suspenseful and Saucy Saga 22:51

3M ago22:51

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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, July 18th @ 12pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on and hear it come to life on the podcast! Cr…

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Unlucky 13. The Rugby League ban in Vichy France with Melissa McMahon 48:51

3M ago48:51

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The banning of Rugby League in Vichy France continues to intrigue and appal 85 years on. Melissa McMahon, author of Unlucky 13: Amateurism as a weapon of war in Vichy France, joins the pod to discuss how it all went down, the key characters involved and the political and cultural context. There is simply no sporting story quite like it. Drop us a l…

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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s 4th of July Mixtape 2025 41:14

3M ago41:14

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It’s time to celebrate summer with the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm and a slammin’ playlist of your favorite Story Pirates songs.By Story Pirates

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The Ice Skating Penguin (feat. Wow in the World) 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Welcome to a world-shattering, must-be-heard-to-be-believed crossover episode between your two favorite podcasts: Story Pirates and Wow in the World! Featuring a brand new story by a 9 year old from Pennsylvania named Alice. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscrib…

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Bear’s Forest Days 24:41

3M ago24:41

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Have you ever noticed that narrators are pretty much control freaks? This week’s author, a 9 year old from Oklahoma named Belle, sure has! Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.…

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The Real Reason Why Aliens Go to Farms 24:21

4M ago24:21

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Have you ever wondered where crop circles come from? Well, today’s brand new story has the answer! Written by a 12 year old from California named Logan. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.…

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Traffic, a Nightmare/The Knight Who Couldn’t Guard the Castle 42:59

4M ago42:59

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Season finale, part 2. Nimene accidentally brings to life thousands of characters from different stories the Story Pirates have performed over the years. Featuring two new stories: “Traffic, a Nightmare,” a song about how long two kids had to sit in the car in order to reach the ice cream store, written by Jethro, an 8 year old from New York, and “…

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Butt Rat/Who Turned Out the Lights? 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Season finale, part 1. The Story Pirates return to the Isle of Monsters to gather a rare substance they need to power the ship. Featuring two new stories: “Butt Rat,” a story about an unlikely superhero, written by Liliana and Oliver, two siblings from Nevada, and “Who Turned Out the Lights?”, a story about a dad who refuses to call a professional …

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The Princess That Liked Ads 18:25

4M ago18:25

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Have you ever wondered how you could improve communication around the kingdom that you rule? Find out in a brand new story, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Grace.By Story Pirates

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PRL BOOK CLUB - Melanesia: Travels in Black Oceania by Hamish McDonald 44:27

5M ago44:27

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It's a real treat to have the OG of Australian journalists with a penchant for foreign affairs named Hamish McDonald, Hamish McDonald on the pod to discuss his fascinating new book Melanesia: Travels in Black Oceania. This is a brilliant mix of travelogue, history and political analysis of a under analysed and misunderstood region. The books journe…

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The Ghost That Launched a Business/Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig 47:34

5M ago47:34

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Eric discovers a mysterious book. Featuring two new stories: “The Ghost That Launched a Business,” a terrifying tale about entrepreneurship, written by Jesse, a 9 year old from the UK, and “Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig, Not the Famous Ancient Roman Dude, But This Rodent Thinks Otherwise,” a story about how our names sometimes shape who we are insi…

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Gerald the Wizard/The Scaredy Ghost Cat (feat. Kyle Gordon) 38:34

5M ago38:34

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The Story Pirates discover a castaway (Kyle Gordon) who is stranded on a deserted island with his only friend, Stick (also Kyle Gordon). Featuring two new stories: “Gerald the Wizard,” a story about the lowly servant to a zombie king who risks it all to save the kingdom, written by Beckham, a 14 year old from Utah, and “The Scaredy Ghost Cat,” the …

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Detective Bok and the Return of the Yellow Snatcher 20:00

5M ago20:00

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Bok bok bok bok bok bok bok. Bok. And THAT is all you need to know about today’s episode, written by a 10 year old from China named John.By Story Pirates

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DREAMWORKS’ GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: The Girl Who Couldn’t Do Math 11:55

5M ago11:55

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In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates reveal the winner of the Dreamworks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse contest and thank everyone who sent in a story.By Story Pirates

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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Spring Break Mixtape 2025 48:45

5M ago48:45

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Whether you vacation or staycation, Spring Break is the perfect time for another incredible, groundbreaking mixtape from the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm.By Story Pirates

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The Spy Who Couldn’t Lie/Dad Jokes Take Over the World 39:29

6M ago39:29

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Peter turns into a goose. Featuring two new stories: “The Spy Who Couldn’t Lie,” a story about a secret agent who fails to dissemble, written by Ezra, a 13 year old from Alabama, and “Dad Jokes Take Over the World,” a story about an affliction of unfunny humor that covers the globe, written by siblings Noah, age 13, and Amira, age 10, from Ontario.…

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The Evil Bunny/20 Eucalyptus Leaves 39:38

6M ago39:38

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It’s Gift Day! The holiday where you give gifts, get gifts and just sort of generally celebrate the idea of GIFTS! Featuring two new stories: “The Evil Bunny,” a story about the surprising origins of the Easter Bunny, written by Peter, a 13 year old from Massachusetts, and “20 Eucalyptus Leaves,” about an echidna who learns the value of collaborati…

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PRL 31 March 2025 - The Art of Commentary with Quentin Hull 54:36

6M ago54:36

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ABC commentary doyen, Quentin Hull, joins the pod to discuss the art of commentary. This curious artform is a soundtrack to so many of our lives. Let's get under the hood to better understand how good Rugby League commentary is made, the ins and outs of radio commentary, how TV commentary differs, and the challenges of switching between sports. Plu…

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The Birth of the Bagel Geologist 13:35

6M ago13:35

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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Thursday, April 24th @ 7pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on April 24th and hear it come to life on th…

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The Little Man Who Powers Your Washing Machine/Squirrel Times News Paper 40:49

6M ago40:49

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Rachel starts a book club! Featuring two new stories: “The Little Man Who Powers Your Washing Machine,” a song about surprising origin of everyone’s favorite domestic appliance, written by Annabelle, an 11 year old from the UK, and “Squirrel Times News Paper,” about a storied rodential journalistic institution facing an uncertain future, written by…

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Expressions…Or Not! 20:53

6M ago20:53

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What if expressions started coming to life whenever we said them? Would that be fun? Or…weird? Find out in today’s brand new story, written by a 10 year from Idaho named Rhetta.By Story Pirates

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My Dad’s Sneezes/Floating Hair 37:59

7M ago37:59

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The Story Pirates celebrate the most popular and definitely well-known holiday of the year, Referee Day! Featuring two new stories: “My Dad’s Sneezes,” a story about a cataclysmic paternal sneeze that causes the entire town to take cover, written by Betty, a 10 year old from the UK, and “Floating Hair,” a story about a phantom hairpiece that tries …

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Story Pirates + Gabby’s Dollhouse 2:26

7M ago2:26

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Announcing a special collaboration with the fantastic show Gabby’s Dollhouse! We’re looking for kid-written stories about “failing fantastically.” We'll choose one story to adapt for a special Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast and EVERY story that’s submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement f…

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Deep Cuts #11: Weird TV Shows 27:05

7M ago27:05

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Welcome back to Deep Cuts, a celebration of our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. This week we have three stories about weird TV shows, including ‘The Adventures of Harold Jordan”, “How To Be A Great Salesperson” and “Superbag”.By Story Pirates

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Deep Cuts #10: Weird Products 20:46

7M ago20:46

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Welcome back to Deep Cuts, a celebration of our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. This week we have three stories about weird products, including ‘The Not-So-Safe Safe”, “The Zinc Sink With a Kink in the Link” and “Raccoon Sensor”.By Story Pirates

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Deep Cuts #9: Fart Stories 20:25

7M ago20:25

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Welcome back to Deep Cuts, a celebration of our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. This week we have three stories about farts, including “The Mountain Fart”, “This Is National Whoopie Cushion Day” and, of course, “Fart Out Loud Day”.By Story Pirates

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Deep Cuts #8: Love Stories 28:09

7M ago28:09

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Welcome back to Deep Cuts, a celebration of our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. This week we have three stories about love, including “Dear Water Cycle”, “I Love Cats” and the podcast premiere of “Cupid and the Ghost.”By Story Pirates

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The Throne That Blasted Off/The Book Worm 43:06

8M ago43:06

43:06

Grab a hotdog, put on a hat and get ready to sit around and wait for pitchers to warm up, because the Story Pirates have got baseball fever! Featuring two new stories: “The Throne That Blasted Off,” a story about a royal chair that travels into space to save the kingdom, written by Judah, an 8 year old from Michigan, and “The Book Worm,” about a ti…

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The Tooth Fairy Room Mate 17:42

8M ago17:42

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If you think you know everything about the tooth fairy, today’s brand new story has some big surprises in store for you. Written by two siblings in Canada, 9 year old Duncan and 7 year old Scotia.By Story Pirates

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Peter’s Picks: Family Room Wars/Now We're Cooking With Butter 17:17

8M ago17:17

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Peter chooses some of his favorite stories from the Story Pirates archives.By Story Pirates

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The White Color Box/The Villain Who Couldn’t Villain (feat. Britt Lower and Ana Egge) 38:17

8M ago38:17

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Baby With a Mustache is adopted by a giant chihuahua (Britt Lower). Featuring two new stories: “The White Color Box,” a song about animals working together to solve a problem, featuring special guest Ana Egge and written by Bihaan, a 7 year old from Ontario, and “The Villain Who Couldn’t Villain,” a story about a villain who decides to seek out a h…

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Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble 16:42

8M ago16:42

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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Thursday, January 30th @ 7pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on January 30th and hear it come to life o…

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Chicken Hat/Rock and Roll Dining Room 46:36

9M ago46:36

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The Story Pirates become obsessed with a video game called Jellybean Simulator. Featuring two new stories, “Chicken Hat,” a story about a girl who decides to wear a certain hat…forever, written by Éowyn, a 10 year old from Oregon, and “Rock and Roll Dining Room,” a story about the world’s greatest rock band made out of furniture, written by a 12 ye…

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The Werewolf in Missouri/Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel (feat. Chloe Troast) 35:14

9M ago35:14

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Peter’s mom (Chloe Troast) visits the Story Pirates. Featuring two new stories: “The Werewolf in Missouri,” a song about a lycanthrope who dreams of visiting the St. Louis Arch, written by Jack, an 8 year old from Wisconsin, and “Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel,” a story about high stakes competition to be the stinkiest thing possible, written by a …

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Imagication: Happy New Year 23:37

9M ago23:37

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Peter’s Australian accent rarely wavers as he guides listeners through a very special creative visualization exercise to celebrate the new year. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take your imagination on a vacation!By Story Pirates

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Peter’s Picks: The Weird Food Club/!Beard Quest! 25:00

9M ago25:00

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Peter chooses some of his favorite stories from the Story Pirates archives. Go to https://nordvpn.com/pirates -- our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan.By Story Pirates