Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

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This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.

R.A. Spratt

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 334 EPISODES

    4.8 from 109 ratings Listeners of Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt that love the show mention: spratt, nanny, favorite, fun, love, listen, friday barnes.


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    The Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt podcast is an absolute delight for fans of the author and children's literature in general. As a huge fan of R.A. Spratt, I can confidently say that this podcast is my favorite and I eagerly await each new episode. The only thing I would change is to have more Friday Barnes stories, as those are my personal favorites. However, I highly recommend this podcast to everyone, as it provides a wonderful way to fall asleep each night.

    One of the best aspects of The Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt podcast is the captivating storytelling by the author herself. R.A. Spratt's personality shines through in her narration, making the stories even more enjoyable and engaging. Her spunky characters and entertaining plots keep listeners of all ages entertained and hooked from start to finish. Additionally, hearing the author tell her own stories adds a personal touch that enhances the overall experience.

    On the other hand, one aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of Friday Barnes stories. While the podcast offers a variety of stories from different books by R.A. Spratt, fans like me who adore Friday Barnes may find themselves wanting more of those particular tales. Adding more Friday Barnes stories to the podcast would make it even more enjoyable for fans who can't get enough of this beloved character.

    In conclusion, The Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt podcast is an absolute gem for fans of children's literature and anyone looking for entertaining and fun stories to listen to before bed. R.A. Spratt's wit and spunk come alive in her storytelling, making it a much better alternative to counting sheep or trying to fall asleep without any stimulation. This podcast provides an enjoyable escape into imaginative worlds filled with delightful characters, making it a must-listen for all ages during these times when we are spending more time at home and in need of entertainment.



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    Latest episodes from Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

    Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Dangerous Tablecloth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 20:02


    This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    Nanny Piggins and the Eggs - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 25:16


    After working hard all week at egg spinning, egg protecting and egg dropping, Nanny Piggins and the Green children test their skills at their school's annual egg festival.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    Nanny Piggins and the Egg Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 21:55


    It's Egg Week at Derrick, Samantha and Michael's school. Each of them has to perform a different egg based challenge. Technically, it's not a competition. And yet, Nanny Piggins is determined to see that each of them win.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    'Aranche, Athena and the Origin of Spiders' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 21:21


    Nanny Piggins tells the story of her fabulously talented distant cousin, who was so good at cake decorating she caused the invention of spiders.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    'Noah's Ark' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 18:45


    One rainy day, after Mrs Lau's fishpond has overflowed, Nanny Piggins tells the story of Noah's Ark which she just happens to know all about because Noah was a distant relative of hers.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Last Cake of the Romanovs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 31:08


    Nanny Piggins recalls the time she was banned from the Hermitage Museum for attempting to eat a historic artefact.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Ghosts of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 26:10


    Every Easter Nanny Piggins goes on a  shameless chocolate eating frenzy. Her Easter egg guzzling is so out of control it frightens children, and adults and even the Police Sergeant. So Derrick, Samantha and Michael come up with an idea to convince their beloved Nanny to behave better, just this once. They visit her in the night dressed up as the ghosts of Easter past, present and future. Will she reform her ways? Listen and find out!Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    'Odyssseus and the Evil Enchantress' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 21:12


    When Odysseus's men are turned into monsters, he has to go and rescue them from a staggeringly beautiful and evil enchantress.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    'Odysseus, the Giants and the Evil Beauty' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 17:39


    Nanny Piggins continues the tail of Odysseus' journey home from Troy. I'm doing a book show in Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the launch of 'Friday Barnes13, In Plain Sight'. The show will be at the Round Theatre on 7th June at 2pm. If you'd like to come along you can book tickets here... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-show If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 27:14


    Friday Barnes has to help the librarian at Highcrest Academy find a radioactive letter.If you'd like to get tickets to the book launch for 'Friday Barnes 13, In Plain Sight' here is the link... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-showThe link for overseas listeners to get an autographed bookplate is here... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt/e/378133I'm doing a book show in Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the launch of 'Friday Barnes13, In Plain Sight'. The show will be at the Round Theatre on 7th June at 2pm. If you'd like to come along you can book tickets here... https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/friday-barnes-plain-sight-book-launch-show If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 20:30


    When Samantha is taught at school that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was caused by volcanic rock, Nanny Piggins tells her the real story that involved two giants.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 68:42


    This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book.If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.htmlOr, if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt/e/378133Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 21:04


    At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself.If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.comTo order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.htmlBooktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here...

    'Odysseus and the Bag of Wind' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 24:20


    When the retired army colonel who lives around the corner (and is deeply in love with Nanny Piggins) asks Derrick not to "let the cat out of the bag", this triggers a discussion about a much worse thing that Odysseus let out of a bag several thousand years ago.If you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of new book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS here's a link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.htmlIf you're overseas and you'd like to order a bookplate sticker here's the link for that... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt/e/378133Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Huengbu and Nolbu' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 19:54


    When a vindictive game of monopoly leads to financial ruin, a broken leg brings unexpected good fortune in the form of a pumpkin. At least, that's Nanny Piggins' version of events according to her relatives who were there at the time.If you want to pre-order a copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' which goes on sale in March 2025, here's the link...https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.htmlSupport the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Odysseus and the Cyclops' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 31:17


    Nanny Piggins tells the tale of what really happened to Odysseus when she was trapped in a cave with a hungry Cyclops and nothing to defend herself except a jug of chocolate milk.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Friday Barnes and the Case of the Bunya Bunya Pine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 21:40


    When the school caretaker is knocked out by a giant pine cone, Friday suspects that something more sinister may have happened.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Nymph' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 23:52


    Nanny Piggins tells the children why they should always be concerned if their clothes go missing, in case it is a repeat of a traumatic incident that happened to one of her distant relatives in the Olden Korean story days.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Salmon of Knowledge' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 19:46


    Nanny Piggins tells the children about her distant Irish relative who derived their super power of wisdom from sucking their thumb.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Odysseus and the Lotus Eaters' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 18:58


    Nanny Piggins begins the story of the Odyssey, starting with the tale of the Lotus Eaters and how they nearly derailed Odysseus' homeward journey with a slice of sticking date pudding.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Odysseus' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 23:20


    After Michael has a strange conversation with the driver of his school bus, Nanny Piggins explains who Odysseus was and how the word 'odyssey' was named after them.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - 'The Story of Hanukkah' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 24:10


    Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the celebration of Hanukkah started. It involves a distant relative of hers, a catapult and a lot more sticky date pudding than has been previously revealed.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 26:30


    Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 30:11


    When Nanny Piggins discovers that Nanny Anne has secretly formed a choir, and without inviting her, she vows to beat her arch-nemesis in competitive Christmas carol singing.Here's a link for Spotify...https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940 If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 17:36


    Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas. Here's a link for Spotify...https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940 If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 24:28


    When Nanny Piggins discovered the cost and quality of Santa photographs she is outraged. So naturally she takes over the whole operation and does a much better job.I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 23:05


    Nanny Piggins tells the story of Bluebeard. She happens to know what really happened back in the Olden French Story days because a branch of her distant family were living there at the time.I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and the Attempted Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 24:18


    Having been kidnapped by the Ringmaster, Nanny Piggins is determined to escape through whatever means necessary. And she comes up with some very creative means.If you'd like to buy merchandise here's the link to the online shop... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 16:25


    Nanny Piggins finishes the epic tale of what happened to Josephn (Josephine) after she was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt.My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use this link... https://amzn.to/4hzE1Mw If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 15:03


    When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days.My new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' is now on sale as a paperback, ebook and audiobook read by me. If you'd like to buy a copy ask your local bookstore if they've got a copy or search for it on your favourite online retailer. Or use this link... https://amzn.to/4hzE1Mw If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 27:35


    Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 22:19


    When Boris gets mistaken for Big Foot, Nanny Piggins is able to empathise because it is not unlike a problem suffered by her dear cousin Gillian McPiggins in the Highlands of Scotland.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 22:44


    In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'.  To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link...https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 18:18


    When Michael misses out on elected office at school, Nanny Piggins explains the ancient origins of the expression 'sour grapes'.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 16:13


    Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children all about her distant relative Chang e and how she came to live on the moon.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 16:21


    Nanny Piggins explains how we know that the moon is not made of cheese, and how it has to do with the rabbit who lives there.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

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    'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 18:09


    Nanny Piggins reveals the truth behind why the sea is salty. It does contradict everything Derrick has learned in science.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 18:37


    This the first chapter of the first Nanny Piggins book published back in 2008. On October 15th 2024 my latest book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' will be released. I though recording this chapter would be a good way to remind everyone where it all began, and get you all ready for the new book.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 19:56


    Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children the story of St George, what really happened - not what you may have seen written down in all the story books.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 21:10


    When she discovers Derrick doing his maths homework, Nanny Piggins explains the true origins of Pythagoras' theorem. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 19:43


    This is the 2nd part of the story about Nanny Piggins mission to rescue Mr Green from being the national hero of Vanuatu.NB. I realise there is a mistake in this episode where I say 'nannity's sanity' but I thought it was funny so I left it in.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 17:05


    Nanny Piggins, Boris and the children travel to Vanuatu to rescue Mr Green.I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 17:57


    After eating an apple pie, Nanny Piggins reveals that she is related to legendary American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. And that in fact Johnny Appleseed's real name was Bramwell Appleseed.I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Story of Paul Bunyen' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 19:44


    When Boris has nasty roller skating accident due to his great height, Nanny Piggins comforts him that he is no where near as tall as Paul Bunyen.I'm doing another show in Perth at the Dolphin Theatre on 2nd Nov at 5.30pm. You can get tickets here...https://www.ticketswa.com/event/nanny-piggins-and-origin-story If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Part 4 - 'Jason and the Stunningly Beautiful Witch' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 19:31


    Jason continues his quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake and he meets a staggeringly beautiful witch, who just happens to be a distant relative of Nanny Piggins.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the School Bus'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 31:32


    I'm away on holiday with my family so this week I'm playing a rerun of a classic episode. I'll be back in one week to continue the story of 'Jason and his Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake'. Best wishes, R.A.I'm going to be launching my next book, NANNY PIGGINS AND THE ORIGIN STORY in Perth with a live show at the Dolphin Theatre. If you want to come along you can get tickets here... https://www.ticketswa.com/event/nanny-piggins-and-origin-storySupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Holiday Rerun - 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 23:09


    I'm on holiday with my family this week so I'm planning this classic episode. I'll be back in two weeks with more adventures of 'Jason and the Quest for the Golden Sheet' cake. Best wishes, R.A.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Part 3 - Jason and the Quest for a Snack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 19:23


    On his mission to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake, Jason and the Argonauts get peckish and stop in at Thrace for a snack. Things go horribly wrong when they sit down with King Phineas and they discover how Zeus has decided to punish him.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Part 2 - 'Jason and the Quest to be the Worst Dinner Party Guest Ever' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 22:32


    Nanny Piggins continues telling the tale of Jason and his Quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    'The Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 16:04


    Jason sets out to liberate his father and reclaim their kingdom from his wicked uncle, but ends up being set an impossible quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 14:53


    Nanny Piggins takes on her arch-nemesis, Nanny Anne in the 'Town to Tip' fun run. Not everyone has fun.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattSupport the Show.To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

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