Story Pirates

The Story Pirates track down Rachel, who has been busy directing a television show at the Statue of Liberty. Featuring two new stories: “The Ice Cream Translator,” a story about a young inventor who accidentally unleashes vengeful ice creams upon the world, written by Jacob, a 10 year old from Michigan, and “The Dad Who Bought Himself,” a cautionary tale about a dad who thought he could get more done by making copies of himself, written by 7 year old from New Hampshire named Lyla. 

What's that? You need a mixtape to help provide the soundtrack to your holiday travels? Good news: the world's greatest DJ who is also a worm is on the case!

We love it when narrators get involved in the stories they are telling. And recently, we received a story that not only has a meddlesome narrator, but the author himself intervenes as well. So, for the first time ever on this show, today's new story, by 11 year old William in Colorado, co-stars the author himself.

The Story Pirates all decide to sue each other with the help of their lawyer Leonard Skeonard (Zach Cherry). Featuring two new stories: “The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread,” an electro pop song about an alien on another planet who discovers the greatest combination of ingredients ever, written by Eli, a 6 year old from Massachusetts, and “The Big Cluck,” a story about the blurry lines between fact and fiction, written by an 11 year old from Australia named Odette. 

Baby with a Mustache takes a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she meets a treasure hunter (Justin Bartha). Featuring two new stories: “How To Get Into Monkey Trainer School,” a story about the most prestigious simian educational institute in the world, written by two brothers, Liam, age 12, and Finn, age 10, from Wisconsin, and “The Snake Charmer's Trick,” a story about a clever daughter of a snake charmer who outwits a mischievous king, written by an 8 year old from Wisconsin named Parker.

Today we have a brand new version of one of our most popular songs ever, ‘Cats Sit On You.' If you saw the Story Pirates on tour this fall, then you've heard this new version already. If you haven't seen us on tour recently, you're in for a treat!

Nimene learns to play an artificially intelligent piano (Zach Reino). Featuring two new stories: “SoConfusing.com,” a story about the weirdest website you've ever been to, written by Eliana, a 10 year old from New Hampshire, and “Baby Slither Gets Creeped,” a story about a snake who learns to confront their fear of getting creeped, written by a 6 year old from Idaho named Andy.

Siegfried the Viking visits a karaoke diner in New York City that's run by an old friend, the fire horse Helena Flamehoof (Emily Deschanel). Featuring two new stories, “The Dancing Artichoke,” a story about a vegetable whose insistence on dancing leads to a surprising result, written by Ada, a 7 year old from Illinois, and “The Fancy Raccoon Who Ate a Volcano,” a story about a fancy raccoon who accomplishes an impossible culinary feat, written by a 10 year old from Utah named Ezra.

Eric tries his hand at some good ‘ol New York City business, but does he have what it takes to succeed a famous teddy bear CEO (Greg Hildreth)? Featuring two new stories: “The Busker,” a song about a musician and his family of kids, pigs and cats, written by Gwen, a 9 year old from Wales, and “The Time I Was An Hour Late To School 2,” a story about a boy who is chronically late to school, written by a 9 year old from Arizona named Jackson.

Announcing a special collaboration with our friends at Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for the new animated family comedy, Migration from Illumination! We're looking for kid-written stories about what happens when a character goes on an adventure of a lifetime, facing obstacles along the way. We'll choose one story to adapt for a special Migration-themed bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast and EVERY story that's submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement for its kid author. Parents or guardians can send in your kids' stories today at storypirates.com/migration. Illumination's Migration is available now!

One of the biggest rules about writing a story is to have a main character who is active, right? Wrong! Sometimes it's fun when a story breaks ALL the rules, like in today's brand new story, written by two sisters from Michigan, Carolina, age 10, and Olivia, age 7.

The gang finds out the truth about why Lee has been pronouncing ‘kefir' wrong all season long, with a little help from famous NYC superhero Arachno-Boy (Richie Moriarty). Featuring two new stories: “Leprechaun Drone Capture Plan,” a story about the value of detailed preparation, written by Orion, a 9 year old from Canada, and “The Invisible Shop,” a story about entrepreneurship in the invisible world, written by a 10 year old from Michigan named Clara.

Lee, Rolo and Meghan visit one of the most famous places in New York City: Wall Street! Featuring two new stories: “The Flavour Thief,” a mystery about a culinary bandit and the two kids who hunt him down, written by Lailah, a 10 year old from Canada, and “Too Many Buttons,” a story about absurd automotive technology, written by an 8 year old from Washington named Aidan.

Peter takes an unusual taxi cab ride with an even more unusual crab driver (Felicia Day). Featuring two new stories: “Key Change World,” a kaleidoscopic journey to a world made up of the building blocks of music, written by Jonas, a 5 year old from California, and “The Boy Who Wanted To Be Famous,” a story about the futility of seeking fame on the internet, written by an 11 year old from Missouri named Hugo.

In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates reveal the winner of the Migration story contest and thank everyone who sent in a story.

Today we bring you a story about one of the greatest art forms ever created: dinosaur dancing, as imagined by a 9 year old from Missouri named Enoch.

Today we're thrilled to share an episode of the brand new podcast The Cat in the Hat Cast. And guess what - the Story Pirates helped make the entire first season of the show! It's out now, with new episodes every week for free, wherever you listen to podcasts. Check it out today!

Siegfried the Viking and Baby With a Mustache visit New York City's Central Park, where they meet a famous pop star (Kelly Marie Tran). Featuring two new stories: “Bring Your Parents To School Day,” a story about the impressive ability of parents to embarrass their children, written by Hendrix, a 10 year old from Australia, and “The Fridge That Lived,” a tale about the consequences of combining kitchen appliances with mad science, written by a 10 year old from Ontario, Canada named Keira. 

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 April 18th! Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on April 18th and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

Remember Rolo's grandpa Rollissimo? And remember that French lady Rocquerita (Kirby) from episode 1 of this season? Well, they're back and eating pizza in Italy. Featuring two new stories: “Air Hog!”, a story about a product for your groundhog that you MUST have immediately, written by Jude, an 11 year old from Tennessee, and “The Ugly Dance Contest,” a story about the dance sensation for misshapen vegetables that everyone is talking about, written by a 9 year old from North Carolina named Claudia.

Smitty and Nimene travel below New York City to a rat city run by a Rat Czar (Jo Firestone). Featuring two new stories: “The Balloon That Never Stopped Floating,” a song about what would happen if a balloon drifted into outer space, written by Jack, a 6 year old from Tennessee, and “The Honey of Revenge,” a story about bees taking matters into their own hands, written by a 12 year old from Oregon named Elsa.

What happens when two arch enemies are literally stuck together for 10 whole weeks? Find out in today's new story, written by a 10 year old from Australia named Kate.

Rachel and Eric travel to a printer repair shop run by an eccentric printer repairwoman (Stephanie Hsu). Featuring two new stories: “The Ultimate Cheese Event,” a story about the intersection of politics and dairy, written by Colin, a 13 year old from California, and “Three Jobs for a Bear,” a story about a wild animal's experience in the job market, written by a 9 year old from New York named Stella.

A visit to a famous furniture store splits the Story Pirates into warring factions that behave a lot like they're in a famous musical. Featuring two new stories: “Llama's Big Day,” where special guest Miguel Cervantes sings about a performing llama who learns their lines and cuts the cheese, by Frosina, a nine year old from Massachusetts, and “Taste Testing New Live Tonight,” a story about a novice taste tester in a high stakes situation, by a 9 year old from California named Colton.

Spring has sprung and so has a brand new mixtape from the world's greatest DJ who also happens to be a worm.

What happens when the town mayor forgets something very important every single day? And what happens when that very important thing is…wearing pants? Find out in today's brand new story, by a 10 year old from Ontario, Canada named Iris.

In part 1 of our season finale, the Story Pirates are pulled into a mysterious realm. Featuring two new stories: “Lima Bean with a Limousine,” a song about an ambitious legume who spends a milli on new wheels, written by Noah, a 9 year old from Canada, and “Giant Robot Particle on the Loose! And Now Aliens!”, a story about what happens when an intergalactic menace meets Minnesota nice, written by an 8 year old from Minnesota named Samantha. 

In part 2 of our season finale, the Story Pirates find themselves at…the Beginning. Featuring two new stories: “Chair Dances!”, a song about a group of siblings who dream of starring in a reality television show that features Broadway stars, written by Onni, a 13 year old from Massachusetts, and “Spicy Noodles,” a story about a high stakes bet and the spiciest ramen anyone has ever tasted, written by a 9 year old from Canada named David. 

We're back with a new story every week until season 7 starts in the fall! Today we have for you the story of an auction gone wrong, written by 12 year old from Wisconsin named Liam.

Today we bring you the story of nachos who are intent on taking over the world, and the mom they claim as their queen, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Olivia.

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 July 20th at 1:30pm ET.  Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on July 20th and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

There's nothing like curling up with a good book, is there? Unless, maybe, those books come to life? Today's brand new story comes to us from a nine year old in Michigan named Max.

Today's new story is about two of life's great mysteries: magic and dads. Written by a nine year old from Washington DC named Amara.

Have you ever heard the saying ‘babies grow up so fast'? Well it's true! Except in today's brand new story by a 7 year old in Florida named Charlie.

Have you ever wondered what your superpower would be if YOU were a superhero? What if your superpower was something that you already have, and you just didn't realize it? Today's brand new story, written by Naomi, age 7, in Minnesota, is about a character who discovers just that.

A brand new mixtape from the world's greatest DJ who also happens to be a worm, the perfect soundtrack to your summer road trips, BBQ's, pool parties and more! And grownups, pre-save our new album Key Change World at storypirates.com/podcast for a chance to win a personalized video from DJ Squirm-a-Lot for your kids!

Today's new story is about a cool and delicious summer treat that causes the eater to become PUNishingly funny. Written by Mateo, age 6, in New York.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (coming 7/19), we're throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot's favorite mixtapes from years past.

Do you like spaceships? What about when a spaceship goes haywire and things start breaking and alarms are going off and then whoever is driving the spaceship has to scramble to right the ship? Then you're going to love today's brand new story by Ally, age 13, in Kansas.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (out now!), we're throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot's favorite mixtapes from years past. Find Key Change World wherever you stream music. It features 12 remixed and mastered hits from the Story Pirates Podcast, including ‘The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread,' ‘The Music Trials,' ‘Zombie Pups,' ‘Popsicle Sweater,' and so many more!

Today's new story is about one of the scariest things we've ever heard of: a summer vacation that only lasts one day. Written by a 10 year old from Indiana named Nash.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (out now!), we're throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot's favorite mixtapes from years past. Find Key Change World wherever you stream music. It features 12 remixed and mastered hits from the Story Pirates Podcast, including ‘The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread,' ‘The Music Trials,' ‘Zombie Pups,' ‘Popsicle Sweater,' and so many more!

Have you ever wanted to be famous? If so, you might want to take a listen to today's brand new story by Amelia Jones, a 10 year old from New Hampshire.

Today's brand new story is about two impulsive siblings who meet, among other things, a weird wizard, a flying shoe and Joryfbob, the unintelligible banana. Written by Connor, a 12 year old from Tennessee.

Don't worry, today's brand new story is NOT about a pizza that has birds as a topping, but it's still suitably weird. Written by an 8 year old from New York named Jolee.

Today's brand new story is for all you music lovers out there! And, all you TVs-smashing-through-your-ceiling lovers!  Written by Caroline, a 6 year old from Texas.

Today's bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club!

Today's brand new story is about an space alien invasion where the aliens are so well-disguised, it's hard for the people of earth to even know they're being invaded! Written by Jack and Ellie, Age 11 from Virginia.

It's back to school time and that means DJ Squirm-a-Lot, the world's most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm, is in need of a new look!

We're back with one of our favorite kinds of story: a detective story! Specifically, a detective story where the detective is always talking to himself (why do they insist on doing that?). Written by a 10 year old from Canada named Wimmy.

These days, it seems like they can make almost anything into a high-stakes competition, and today's brand new story proves it! Written by Logan, a 12 year old from West Virginia.

Lee and Peter announce a special story spark for season 7 in partnership with the Week Junior. Grownups, your family can try six issues of The Week Junior risk-free by visiting theweekjunior.com/storypirates

Today's brand new story features one of our favorite storytelling devices: going back in time, then going back further in time, then even further, and then back to the future, er, the present. Written by Stanley, a 10 year old from California.

Hear ye, hear ye! The Story Pirates are announcing the coming of season 7 of their long-heralded podcast! Also, did you know that we have a brand new podcast that's hosted by the one-and-only Nimene?! And executive produced by Questlove?! We're thrilled to share with you today the very first episode of Historical Records. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at storypirates.com/historicalrecords

The Story Pirates are back for Season 7 on Thursday, October 17th, 2024!

Welcome back to Season 7! When last we saw the Story Pirates, they jumped into a magical picture frame to…who knows where! Today, we find out where. Featuring two brand new stories: “The Completely Normal Frog,” a song that is in no way weird, we swear, written by Wyatt, a 10 year old from Vermont, and “The Laughing Landline,” the story of a town that learns a valuable lesson from fading technology, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Fia. Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Lee orchestrates a showdown with a mysterious garden thief. Featuring two new stories: “The Hockey Player Who Played the Ukulele,” a story about an athlete who changes professional hockey forever, written by Nolan, a 10 year old from California, and “The Pumpkin Patch Mystery,” a story about a magical and strange land inside of a pumpkin, written by a 10 year old from the Oneida Nation named Nova. Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Rolo and Baby with a Mustache compete in the 34th annual Story Pirates Mustache Competition. Featuring two new stories: “Too Much Whipped Cream,” a song about what happens when one family goes overboard with their favorite dairy topping, written by Jesse, a 6 year old from Texas, and “The Talking Towel,” a story about how hard it is to keep secrets, written by an 11 year old from Germany named Anna.  Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Superstar pop idol Skyler Twist (Catherine Cohen) brings her world famous Auras Tour to the Story Pirates ship. Featuring two new stories: “Attack of the Paper Maché!”, about a school chemistry experiment gone wrong, written by Julian, a 9 year old from California, and “What Happened to Our Sunscreen?”, a story about a mischievous wizard with a mysterious new product called Moonscreen, written by twins from Ontario named Lena and Harriet.

Eric discovers a magic pen that brings his ideas to life. Featuring two new stories: “The Mythical Hotdog Tradition,” about one hotdog's journey up Mt. Frankfurter to discover his personal condiment, and a prequel to that story, “The Origin of the Mythical Hotdog,” about how the Mythical Hotdog came to be in the first place, both written by an 11 year old from Pennsylvania named Keenan.

We're proud to share an episode from the new season of Arts Educators Save the World, a show for grownups who believe in arts education. This episode features Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff. If you like it, you can hear more episodes right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

Today we have a brand new story featuring a member of the animal kingdom that is both beautiful and incredibly weird looking: the Flamingo! Written by sisters Yasmina and Tamilla in New York.

Right in time for your holiday road trips, DJ Squirm-a-Lot has a brand new mixtape for you! He's also cooking up one of his delicious dirt pies for a pie baking contest!

The Story Pirates take you to a world filled with dungeons and dragons, from the mind of a 10 year old dungeon master! Listen to part 2 by becoming a subscriber to Creator Club or by subscribing in Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also gain access to ad-free versions of episodes and special bonus episodes. Premium Creator Club members gain access to quarterly story-building video sessions with Peter and Lee! And don't forget to watch the original full adventure on our YouTube page, @StoryPirates

In this full episode of Story Pirates' brand new show, Nimene creates a stirring hip-hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks' famous protest. Featuring an interview between New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay and a 6 year old named Stella. Every episode of Historical Records features a free extension activity at storypirates.com/historicalrecords If you like what you hear, subscribe to Historical Records today and tell a friend!

A magnetic, musical manatee (John Legend) tries to convince the Story Pirates to form a marching band, but is he really who he says he is? Featuring two new stories: “Butts,” a song about, well, butts, sung by Broadway star F. Michael Haynie and written by Malachy, a 7 year old from Pennsylvania, and “The Audition,” a story about the trials and tribulations of putting on a brand new musical, written by a 10 year old from Massachusetts named Nora.  Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Lee talks to John Legend about his new album for kids and families, his experience learning about music as a kid and some tips for how kids can write their own songs. Featuring two songs from John's new album My Favorite Dream: ‘L-O-V-E' and ‘Always Come Back.'

The Story Pirates meet a Wishing Wizard (Hannah Solow), resulting in a classic three wishes situation. Featuring two new stories: “How to Make Grilled Peaches,” a story about the wildest and weirdest recipe you've ever heard, written by Hanna, a 9 year old from New York, and “Peanut Butter Smoothies,” a story about a puppy who craves one delicious beverage over any other, written by a 9 year old from Vermont named Matilda.

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

Today we have a brand new story for you that features lots of dogs and literally hundreds of barks. So many barks that you may ask yourself, “could they put in any more barks?” The answer is YES. Written by a 9 year old from Illinois named Paloma.

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 November 7th and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

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.

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!

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 10 year old from New Jersey named Olivia.

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 year old from Florida named Beckett. 

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 on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

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 Bihann, a 7 year old from Ontario, and “The Villain Who Couldn't Villain,” a story about a villain who decides to seek out a healthier work environment, written by an 8 year old from Oregon named Henry.

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

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.

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 tiny visitor to the library who is a voracious reader, i mean, eater, written by a 10 year old from New York named Liana.

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.”

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”.

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”.

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”.

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 for its kid author. Parents or guardians can send in your kids' stories today at storypirates.com. Grownups, Gabby's Dollhouse is available to watch now on Netflix.

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 to undermine one kid's confidence, written by a 9 year old from New Jersey named Azariah.

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.

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 a 9 year old from England named Jackie.  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.

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 the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

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 collaboration from a paddle of Platypuses, written by an 11 year old from Australia named Tamar. 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.

We're excited to share an episode of Who Smarted? — a top-rated, educational podcast for curious kids and families! Each fun-filled, 15-minute episode explores Science and History topics kids love (Favorite Foods, Animals, Outer Space, The Human Body, The Ocean) through humor, storytelling, and sound-rich adventures. In this episode, Accidental Inventions, you'll find out how everyday favorites like potato chips and popsicles were discovered totally by mistake! Loved by kids 5–10 (and secretly by their parents too), Who Smarted? is available on all major podcast platforms. Just search “Who Smarted?” on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 tale of a showdown between a spectral cat and a flatulent dog, written by an 11 year old from Ohio named Henry.  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.

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 inside, written by a 9 year old from Illinois named Scottie.  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.

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.

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: “But Ratt,” 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 electrician, written by a 10 year old from California named Indira.  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.

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 “The Knight Who Couldn't Guard the Castle,” a story about an inept guard who single handedly destroys the security of a fortress, written by a 9 year old from New York named Grace.  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.