The Story Store

Follow The Story Store
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Story Store takes orders from real kids and turns their suggestions into hilarious, fun-filled adventures! Run by CBC Kids hosts Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn, every Story Store episode features a group of performers bringing original stories to life with fresh takes on genres, sweet songs and lots of laughs. Don’t miss the discussion questions at the end of each episode!

CBC Podcasts


    • May 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 10m AVG DURATION
    • 84 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Story Store

    Thank You Listeners!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 7:55


    Gary and Mr. Orlando get ready to close up the store, but not before a special thank you to all our loyal listeners. Featuring Story Orders from listeners all over the world!

    Gabby Guinea Pig and the Thunder Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 6:45


    Gabby Guinea Pig wants to be just like her hero - daredevil Weasel Finevil, but she can never seem to catch anyones attention... until she steps into the Thunder Ball! Story ordered by Jamie.

    Turtles From Dimension Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 9:34


    Can four daring Turtles find a way to save Turlonto from the rule of the Big Snappa? Maybe in an alternate universe! Story ordered by Ryker.

    The Leprechaun Rides Again (Sort Of)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 7:40


    Neil the Leprechaun is back with a tiring tale of toil! Story ordered by Miller.

    Rocko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 9:47


    Everyone told Rocko the dog he was a Boxer, but he'd never be a boxer. Can he overcome the odds to beat the champ? Story ordered by Mira.

    The Mer-Fur Friendship Fiasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 9:09


    Mer-Furs Benny and Tina used to be friends, but now a chance to explore the Big Sky-Sea may tear them apart! Story ordered by Sofia and Natalie.

    Escape From the Museum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 7:53


    Pennifer and Penry want to escape the display case at the museum, but what wild adventures wait for them on the outside? Story ordered by Astrid.

    The Hamburger Eat Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 7:40


    Mike the Microraptor has lost the Hamburger Eating Competition every year, but this year, he has a trick up his sleeve. Story ordered by Asher.

    The Policeman, the Fireman, the Plane and its Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 8:21


    When the Police Officer and the Fire Fighter get into a battle over who is bravest on the plane, things get turbulent! Story ordered by Ruadhan.

    In Space No One Can Hear You Beep Boop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 7:04


    Six is a space explorer who discovers new worlds, but when her ship breaks down and is attacked by a Pirate, are her exploring days numbered? Story ordered by Allesandro

    Shrimpano De Smalltalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 9:33


    Shrimpano the Shrimp has the gift of gab, but can he use it to help his friend the Shark find love? Story ordered by Joey.

    Hairy Potato Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 7:21


    The Hairy Potato Cat is irresistable to all, but he can't be caught! Or can he? Story ordered by Will.

    Adventures Beware

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 6:45


    When Pearl and Pete find clues to a treasure hunt at their cottage, an adventure is in order! Story ordered by Logan.

    Drip Master 3000 and 2 Slice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 6:53


    A rapping coffee machine named Drip Master 3000 struggles to make his dreams come true, until 2 Slice the Toaster shows up. Story ordered by Anaya.

    Lola the Llama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 7:49


    Lola the Llama and her pirate pal Lamar get lost in the Atlantic Ocean looking for treasure, but what they find may be the biggest treasure of all! Story ordered by Sarah.

    The Waffle Who Wouldn't Woogie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 6:52


    Vic Waffle has a terrible secret: He can't do the Waffle Woogie! But Vic also has another dance-y secret. Will it help him when he's forced to go to the Freezer Fete? Story ordered by Maysel.

    The Bagelanche

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 6:45


    The Bagel Man claims you can never have too many bagels, but what happens when you really do have TOO MANY bagels? Story ordered by Caroline.

    Fruit Side Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 9:05


    The Bananas and the Oranges have always been rivals, but when a Banana named Brandon starts crushing on an Orange named Valencia, worlds collide! Story ordered by Dillan.

    Captain Toothache

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 6:07


    The Sea Captain spends his days fishing and fighting the Sea Monster, but when a toothache slows him down, who can he turn to for help? Story ordered by Jessa.

    The Sticky Superhero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 6:59


    When the Baron of Slippiness terrorizes the town of Glacier Falls, can a certain Sticky Superhero save the day? Story ordered by a Mystery Caller from California.

    Race to Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 6:53


    When Francine the Fox gets behind the wheel of her favourite race car Red, will she make it to fabled Virginia Beach 500? Story ordered by Kieran.

    Dragon's Pizzeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 8:29


    Devina the Dragon has her sights set on opening her own cheese shop, but when the other Dragons from her town open their own shops, the competition gets fiery! Story ordered by Cameron and Avery.

    87654321!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 7:16


    Lenny the Lift is an elevator that only knows how to do things one way, but is it the right way? Story ordered by Isaac.

    Norma and Bobot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 8:30


    Norma wants nothing to do with Friendly Friend Day, so she invents a Robot called Bobot to end it for good, but will her plan work? Story ordered by Cameron.

    Holiday Special: The Santa Stand In

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 24:33


    When Santa gets sick from a bad batch of cookies, it's all up to Terry the Sock Fairy to steer the sleigh, deliver the gifts, and bring the magic back to Christmas day!

    Coming soon: a gift from The Story Store!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 1:14


    Gary and Orlando have a gift for you—a very merry long episode on December 10, just in time for Christmas. Hear for candy canes, reindeers on the roof, and jingle bells. Might want to get the cookies and milk ready!

    Magi-Gulp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 6:31


    Penny dreams of being the best hopscotcher in the 'hood, and when she discovers a magical drink, she's on her way. So what happens when she finishes it? Story ordered by Penelope.

    The Cactus and the Watermelon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 7:02


    Cal the Cactus wants people to take his picture, but no one seems interested... until a watermelon named Minnie rolls into his life. Story ordered by Anna.

    The Mysterious Sticky Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 7:28


    When a mysterious sticky spot causes problems in the fridge, Broccoli is on the case. Story ordered by Justin.

    Hot Dog in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 8:10


    Chekov wants to be the first Hot Dog in space, but he needs to find a way into an Astronaut's belly first! Story ordered by Katie.

    The Great Underpants Caper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 6:41


    Sick of being spare undies, Oliver goes on a journey through the dresser, but will he find a drawer where he fits in? Story ordered by Torah.

    Trapped in the Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 7:36


    When twin brothers Josh and Jeremy get trapped in a video game, a Kangaroo named Krikey offers help, but can they trust her? Story ordered by Joshua and Isiah.

    Jack Cracker and the Cracker Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 6:19


    Jack Cracker leads an elite team of saltines, but when a soup causes commotion, are Jack and his team up to the job? Story ordered by Henry.

    The Summertime Snowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 5:40


    When a Girl wants a friend for all seasons, she'll have to go to great lengths to keep her snowy pal frozen! Story ordered by Issa.

    Benny and the Jet Ski

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 7:18


    When Benny finds an abandoned Jet Ski, he figures making friends will be easy, but sometimes a sharp turn stands in the way. Story ordered by Eleanor.

    Time to Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 6:41


    Flash the flashlight is the hero of the utility drawer, but when the power goes out, Flash finds out what it's like to be left behind. Story ordered by Alexis.

    The Bamboo-zled Panda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 6:24


    Patricia Panda is not a fan of Bamboo Day like the rest of her family, but a trip up the mountain might just change her mind. Story ordered by Elizabeth.

    The Scary Scary Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 6:24


    Ghosts Mary and Jerry are supposed to be scary, but things just don't seem to be going their way on Halloween. Story ordered by Canyon.

    halloween story canyon scary ghosts
    The Dripping Chandelier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 8:00


    When Deka and her family move into a new house, a strange phenomenon keeps her awake at night. Story ordered by Stella.

    Announcement: MORE Story Store Shorties!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 1:30


    Story Store Shorties ARE back with a brand new batch of short stories starting October 26! Between breakfast and bedtime, you can fit these shorties wherever you need. These little stories are sure to bring big smiles.

    Whales, Tails, and Taxi Crabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 21:20


    A whale and a fish, who don't exactly get along, are forced to travel together to make it to their destination. Dive under the sea to follow this story of unexpected friendship! Ordered by Story Store customer Zora. Discussion Question: How do you make a friend? Do you remember meeting your best friend - what happened? What does being a good friend mean?

    The Chicken Who Meowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 16:00


    This the tail of a chicken named Scoops, who always felt a little bit meowingly different from the rest. This story was ordered by Madelyn and Andrew. Discussion Question: Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in the way you were expected to? What did you do? What did you learn?

    Gingerbread Mandy's New Clothes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 24:57


    Mandy the Gingerbread Cookie wants to be the most fashionable Cookie at the Great Big Bake Off, and she'll do anything to win. When she employs an evil Oatmeal Raisin Cookie to design her new icing, she ends up getting more than she bargained for. Ordered by Story Store customer Imogen. Discussion Question: Have you ever pretended to like something that you didn't? Why did you decide to do that? Do other people's thoughts matter?

    The Steam Train and the Wigwag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 23:10


    All aboard! This train tale follows Wally the Wigwag who keeps the trains safe and the turkeys gobbling. This story was ordered by Story Store customer Julian. Discussion Question: What does teamwork mean to you? Was there a time when you worked together with others? Why did it work or not work?

    Pancake Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 22:47


    When two pancake pirates get caught up in an evil french toast plan, they've got to climb to great heights to find missing treasure. Discussion Question: Has there ever been a time when you've been a hero? What did you do? What makes someone heroic?

    Airplaner Explainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 22:06


    Fly through this story about the Wright Brothers and their adventure inventing the first airplane! Ordered by Story Store customer Carter. Discussion questions: What does “supporting someone” mean to you? Have you ever felt frustrated when someone didn't support you? What did you decide to do?

    The Whistling Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 21:04


    Hop along the tour bus and turn it up to 11! This story follows the rockin' journey of a famous band of whistling dogs known as The Good Boys. This story was ordered by Justin. Discussion Question: Change is hard, but can be good. Can you think of an example of a good change?

    The Lonely Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 21:54


    Join the pizza party! When Russell the pizza slice has suddenly become just a leftover in the freezer, he escapes to find his purpose through the help of his household friends! This story was ordered by Story Store customer Brinne. Discussion Question: Was there ever a time you felt lonely? What did you do? What did you do to feel better?

    Giraffes Don't Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 25:11


    A small town Giraffe named Gumpy moves to the big city to become a dancer-- except in this new town, Giraffes aren't allowed to dance! Listen along, as Gumpy the Giraffe prances his way into proving Giraffes CAN groove! This story was ordered by Story Store customer Marla. Discussion Question: Have you ever tried something new? How did it go? What did you learn?

    The Girl Who Liked Gum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 18:04


    Chewing away one piece at a time, The Girl Who Liked Gum is about a REAL sticky situation between a small town and one girl with a REALLY big bubble. This story was ordered by Anna. Discussion Question: Have you ever practiced something to get better at it? Why would practice make perfect? What would you like to get better at?

    Season 2: coming June 18!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 1:16


    Gary and Mr. Orlando are back June 18 with fantastical, full-length adventures! These stories are ordered from real kids from all over. Expect sweet songs and lots of laughs. New this season: Story Store activities and discussion questions at the end of each episode! They're conversation-starters for the whole family.

    Claim The Story Store

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel