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Lightcatchers Podcast: Stories for kids (and their adults)

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Original stories that explore big feelings, mental health, and hope, with catchy pirate songs that kids and parents will be singing all day.

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OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE "BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS." Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and subscribe to Lightcatchers magazine.

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 5–12
Network
C.C. Kimmel
Format
Best in order
Typical length
32 min
Episodes
23
Seasons
2 seasons
Topics
Stories For Kids

Episodes

23 episodes

  1. The Table and the Tree

    44 min 7 September 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 9 of Lightcatchers! This is the season finale! In the season finale, the forest community comes together to rebuild the Forest Friends' ruined home Lynn is welcomed as a new neighbor and Brenda discovers a surprise waiting for her when she finally wakes up

  2. The Flood and the Freedom

    33 min 31 August 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 8 of Lightcatchers! As a massive flood sweeps through the forest, Doggy risks his life to save Fox's pocket watch The group is officially meets the Thief—but then Owl makes a shocking confession to the whole forest, and is met with an unexpected surprise

  3. The Return and the Reckoning

    38 min 24 August 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 7 of Lightcatchers! The Thief returns to the forest to break the beaver dam and flood the area During a high-stakes standoff at Hope Rock, Good but Grumpy Owl confesses a shocking secret: he was the original thief who stole the stone years ago

  4. The Song and the Sadness

    29 min 10 August 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 6 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super Powered Forest Friends While visiting "Our Little Slice of Heaven," Bear struggles with a deep, unexplainable sadness Good but Grumpy Owl comforts him, revealing that such sensitivity is actually a "superpower" for empathy, while the search for the Thief continues in the background

  5. The Fight and the Flight

    33 min 3 August 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 5 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super Powered Forest Friends The friends finally confront the Thief in the canyon During the battle, the Thief claims the stone was always rightfully theirs and escapes, leaving behind a mysterious wooden figurine that hints at a deeper backstory

  6. The Map and the Canyon

    33 min 27 July 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 4 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super powered Forest Friends Determined to find the Thief's lair, the group journeys to Black Rock Canyon Tensions rise when Fox realizes he brought the wrong map, leading to a confrontation that requires Kit’s leadership to remind the group that their greatest strength is their unity

  7. The Bat and the Ball

    36 min 13 July 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 3 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super powered Forest Friends The friends meet Brenda the Bat, a newcomer to the forest who mistakenly "steals" Doggy's new ball while trying to make friends After a misunderstanding and a sudden, unnatural storm, Fox catches his first glimpse of the mysterious Thief

  8. The Horse and the Owl

    32 min 6 July 2026

    This is Season 2, Episode 2 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super Powered Forest Friends Good but Grumpy Owl and Wise and Beautiful Horsey surprise the friends with breakfast Fox struggles with deep-seated anger regarding the theft of their powers, but finds peace through a heart-to-heart with Horsey and a day of play in a flower-filled meadow

  9. The Thief and the River

    38 min 29 June 2026

    Welcome to Season 2 of Lightcatchers! The Adventures of the Formerly Super Powered Forest Friends In Episode 1, the Forest Friends grapple with the loss of their powers after the Power Stone is stolen Doggy encourages the group to rediscover their joy by taking a trip to the river, where they realize their true value isn't tied to their magical abilities

  10. Mid-Season Special Episode: Who’s the Thief?

    7 min 17 August 2026

    Bob the Bad Pirate and Leroy crash an interview with Emery and Hayes, two Lightcatchers with some interesting theories on the identity of the thief. If you have any theories about the thief, or just want to leave a message for the Lightcatchers, go to the Lightcatchers Hotline at bealightcatcher.com/hotline.'

  11. Official Season 2 Trailer!!

    1 min 22 June 2026

    Welcome to Season 2 of Lightcatchers! Following the Adventures of the Formerly Super Powered Forest Friends! Episode 1 is out everywhere on June 29th and is available exclusively for supporters right now! Want to listen now? Head to www.bealightcatcher.com and

  12. Bob's Favorite Songs and a Special Announcement

    14 min 7 May 2026

    Listen in as DJ Bob the Bad Pirate takes over the airwaves sharing his favorite songs from last season and his best friend LeRoy joins him to drop his new single. You can check out all the music here at the Lightcatchers band page. https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=Olj-PqAaRcijT0ZrAlCxOA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351 .... AND...... a very special announcement... SEASON 2 IS IN PRODUCTION!!! Follow along, support and get early access at: www.bealightcatcher.com

  13. Leroy Needs A Friend - BONUS EPISODE! (Full Ep)

    16 min 24 November 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Welcome to our special bonus episode for season 1! Leroy wakes up with a problem: he realizes he needs a friend. Hilarity ensues. Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free resources and join the lightcatchers community, at www.bealightcatcher.com Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Like the music?! Follow the lightcatchers band and get all the songs! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=gXRj-HivTq-GxNQAHe3Lgg Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351

  14. Leroy Needs a Friend - Bonus Episode! (Trailer)

    1 min 10 November 2025

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  15. Bob the Bad Pirate Fights the Seven-Headed Monster of the Seven Seas (Part 2)

    37 min 27 October 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Part 2 of the Season 1 Finale! Bob, Zoe, Leroy and Loretta and the rest of the gang face off against the Seven Headed Monster of the Seven Seas! Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free resources and join the lightcatchers community, at www.bealightcatcher.com Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Like the music?! Follow the lightcatchers band and get all the songs! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=gXRj-HivTq-GxNQAHe3Lgg Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351

  16. Bob the Bad Pirate Fights the Seven-Headed Monster of the Seven Seas (Part 1)

    40 min 20 October 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Part 1 of a 2 season finale, Bob, Zoey, and the crew go on an exciting adventure thanks to the help of some new friends they meet in Tortuga, Leroy and Loretta. Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free resources and join the lightcatchers community, at www.bealightcatcher.com Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Like the music?! Follow the lightcatchers band and get all the songs! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=gXRj-HivTq-GxNQAHe3Lgg Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351

  17. Bob The Bad Pirate Meets Bob The Good Pirate.

    33 min 13 October 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate meets his doppelgänger, Bob the Good Pirate. But something about Bob the Good Pirate seems just a little bit too good to be true! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Help this show grow! LEAVE A REVIEW :) Share it with your friends and support it. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  18. Bob the Bad Pirate Escapes the Bermuda Triangle

    31 min 6 October 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob is trying to get to the Bahamas but the dreaded Bermuda Triangle is in the way! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Help this show grow! LEAVE A REVIEW :) Share it with your friends and support it. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  19. Bob the Bad Pirate Gets Captured!

    29 min 29 September 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob's back is really itchy, but things take a turn when he and his crew get captured by a rival pirate gang! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Help this show grow! LEAVE A REVIEW, share it with your friends and support it. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  20. Bob the Bad Pirate Accidentally Starts a War

    24 min 22 September 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob decides that it's time do some cleaning on the ship, but chaos ensues when the crew over polishes the deck! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Help this show grow! Share it with your friends and support it. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  21. Bob the Bad Pirate Has a Strong Hankerin'

    32 min 13 September 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate wakes up with a strong hankerin' for a burrito! Chaos and fun ensues as he finds himself squaring off with Captain Blackbeard. Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  22. Bob the Bad Pirate Finds the Island of Treasure

    28 min 13 August 2025

    OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate awoke with a feeling deep down in his shiveriest timbers that he was close to treasure. Can Bob lead his crew to success on the island of treasure, or will he hit a wall? Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Go to bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and

  23. Lightcatchers Trailer

    1 min 13 August 2025

    Like the music?! Follow the lightcatchers band and get all the songs! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=gXRj-HivTq-GxNQAHe3Lgg Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351

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