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Kids' stories turn into hilarious comedy sketches and original songs performed by comedians and famous guests.
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The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind the stories… kids!
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⚡ Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 2–7
- Format
- Best in order
- Typical length
- 26 min
- Episodes
- 482
- Seasons
- 8 seasons
- Topics
- Stories, Comedy, Music
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Episodes
482 episodes
Featured episode
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The Early Years: I Love (Bonus Track!)
7 min 6 May 2016In this bonus episode The Story Pirates performa an old classic in front of a live studio audience! The story is "I Love" by a 2nd grader named Makela.
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The Early Years: Featuring Raccoon Sensor, Dog Day & Donny the Dinosaur and the Tap Dance Adventure"
20 min 20 June 2017It's Story 'Splosion #1, our super special bonus episode! This episode features not one, but THREE classic stories from the Story Pirates archives: "Racoon Sensor," "Dog Day," and "Donny the Dinosaur and the Tap Dance Adventure." Visit storypirates.org/podcastfans
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The Early Years: Kids Riding Ponies, Stretch-A-Undies & Mix Up Mini
21 min 29 June 2017Story 'Splosion is back with three more amazing stories from the Story Pirates archives:"Kids Riding Ponies," "Stretch-A-Undies" and "Mix Up Mini." Visit story pirates.org/podcastfans
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The Early Years: Actor's Day, The Love Dragon & Abie the Manie
23 min 13 July 2017We're back with our final super special Story 'Splosion bonus episode! This episode features three more classic stories from the archives: "Actor's Day," "The Love Dragon" & "Abie the Manie." Visit www.storypirates.org/podcastfans to find out more.
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Kidcast Sampler (Bonus Episode)
20 min 16 October 2017In this bonus episode we're giving you a sampler platter of some of our favorite podcasts for kids. If you like what you hear check out apple podcasts.com/kids
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Coming Soon! New Season of Story Pirates!
3 min 16 November 2017A preview of our new season in partnership with Gimlet Media. The new season sets sail on November 20th.
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BONUS! - More Stories from Live in LA! (feat. Patton Oswalt)
29 min 26 February 2018More stories from our live show in Los Angeles featuring Patton Oswalt! Our featured stories today include Computer Boy by Julian, No Veggie Machine by Zadie, and Allie and Noah by Alice!
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NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE: Story Pirates’ new Album Preview
3 min 28 September 2018The Story Pirates have a new album and it’s out now! Today’s episode previews some of the featured songs. Listen to NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE wherever you find music today!
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Bonus: Calling All Mapmakers!
5 min 25 October 2018We're looking for ideas from kids for our next book with Random House, including kid-drawn maps of a fictional world! Parents go to storypirates.com/spark to submit your child’s story today. And stay tuned for announcements about our next season!
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NEW SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT: the Story Pirates Podcast is Coming Back on January 31st, 2019!
10 min 10 January 2019Lee finds an old radio transmitter on the island and uses it to make a very exciting announcement! This mini-episode also features a bonus interview with kid author Phoebe Wolinetz, whose story idea is the basis for the new Story Pirates book, Digging Up Danger, out January 15th!
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The Story Pirates + Circle Round: All That Glitters
21 min 28 March 2019The Story Pirates Podcast will be back next week with a brand new show. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of Circle Round, a podcast from our pals over at WBUR that features folktales from around the world. And guess what? This episode of Circle Round features Lee, Peter and Meghan! Hope you enjoy it and we’ll see you next week!
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BACKSTROKE RAPTOR - the new Story Pirates album!
4 min 16 May 2019The Story Pirates will be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime, we are announcing our new album, BACKSTROKE RAPTOR! The first single from the album, ‘The Giraffe Didn’t Know,’ is out NOW and available wherever you listen to music. The follow up to our award-winning album NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, BACKSTROKE RAPTOR is our weirdest and wildest collection of songs yet.
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CONTEST: Story Pirates + The Secret Life of Pets 2
4 min 14 August 2019Announcing a special contest with our friends from The Secret Life of Pets 2! We’re looking for kid-written stories about what happens when pets are left alone. We'll choose a story to feature on a special bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast, and one kid author will get a special visit from the Story Pirates! Not only that, but EVERY story that’s submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement for its kid author. Grownups, enter today at storypirates.com/secretlife
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SECRET LIFE OF PETS: The Knight’s Pet Dragon/Turtle Beach
17 min 19 September 2019In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates reveal the winner of the Secret Life of Pets 2 contest and thank everyone who sent in a story. This episode also features an encore of a fan favorite from last season, Turtle Beach, by an 11 year old from Utah named Regan. Be sure to tune in next week for an announcement about season 3 of the Story Pirates Podcast!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Story Pirates Podcast Is Back For Season 3!
3 min 26 September 2019The Story Pirates return for a brand new season on October 10, 2019.
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Quest for the Crystal Crown
11 min 6 February 2020In this special bonus episode about the new Story Pirates book, Quest for the Crystal Crown, Lee interviews authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, as well as several characters from the book, including Hobbly Knobbly the wizard, Hot Breath the baby troll, Bloato the goblin and Donkeycorn, a half-donkey, half-unicorn. Get your copy of Quest for the Crystal Crown today at storypirates.com!
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CATS SIT ON YOU - the new Story Pirates album is out now!
6 min 28 August 2020The Story Pirates’ new album, CATS SIT ON YOU, is out now! The follow-up to our award winning album BACKSTROKE RAPTOR, CATS SIT ON YOU features more of your favorite Story Pirates songs remixed and mastered to add to your playlists and listen to anytime.
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The Early Years: Marshmallow Shooter Camp
12 min 2 October 2013In Story Pirates first podcast, Lee Overtree (Artistic Director, Story Pirates) and Mindy Thomas (Host, Absolutely Mindy on Sirius XM's Kids Place Live) present "Marshmallow Shooter Camp," a weird adventure into the syrupy world of a marshmallowy camp! Featuring an interview with six year old author Christopher DeWeerd. Story Pirates is a group of world-class actors, comedians, improvisers and musicians who adapt stories written by kids into sketch comedy and musical theater. Story Pirates Podcast features highlights from our weekly radio show on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live. Visit www.storypirates.org
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The Early Years: Trash Day
14 min 17 October 2013Have you ever wondered about the origins of Trash Day? Fourth grader Emery Gischler explains in his wacky origin story set - where else? - the North Pole! Featuring an interview with now fifth grader Emery!
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The Early Years: The Ghost’s New Friend
12 min 30 October 2013Just in time for Halloween, Story Pirates is back with the (not so scary) story 'The Ghost's New Friend' by Alyssa Mazak! Join ghost Boo as he explores the peculiar challenges faced by a ghost trying to make a friend. Featuring an interview with author Alyssa Mazak, and her tips for writing a great story!
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The Early Years: Pluto And The Pop Rocks
12 min 15 November 2013Journey into space with the Story Pirates in “Pluto and the Pop Rocks” by John Hobbes Taylor. Why is dwarf planet Pluto sad, and how will the visiting kids cheer him up? Join the Story Pirates on this weird vacation adventure, featuring an interview with author John Hobbes Taylor!
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The Early Years: Dolly Magic Machine
14 min 27 November 2013The Story Pirates are back with “Dolly Magic Machine” by then-1st grader Charlotte Thompson from Indianapolis. Inspired by a favorite toy, the Dolly Magic Machine is an awesome toy that Samantha will do anything to get! Featuring an interview with author Charlotte, check out the hilarious latest installment of the Story Pirates podcast!
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The Early Years: No Ice Cream
15 min 13 December 2013Story Pirates head to Hotville in "No Ice cream" by then 8 year old Kenna! With superpowers and a little help from a deus ex helicopter, join Super Kenna on her town altering adventures! Featuring an interview with author Kenna!
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The Early Years: Weird Backpack
14 min 10 January 2014The Story Pirates are back with ‘The Weird Backpack’ by then 9 year old Bridget Hermann. When classroom eating backpacks threaten to take over the country, there’s only one backpack up to the job of saving the world! Will the Superhero Backpack with worms in its pockets be able to save the country? Will they make it to Tickle Island?! There’s only one way to find out! Featuring a snow day interview with now 10 year old author Bridget Hermann!
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The Early Years: Angry
11 min 24 January 2014In the latest installment of Story Pirates podcast, the Story Pirates bring you the musical adaptation of “Angry” by Kai Hacker. Adapted my Story Pirates Musical Director Eli Bolin, “Angry” features the angry adventures of our protagonist through toilet paper kicking and sibling rivalry all the way to it’s tickle-y conclusion! Featuring an interview with author Kai Hacker.
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The Early Years: Big Girl Bed
11 min 7 February 2014In this installment of the Story Pirates podcast, this musical adaptation of not-even-three year old Mia’s story “I love my big girl bed”! Find out all about Mia’s new big girl bed and why she’s not going to sleep in my crib anymore! What else does Mia love? Check out the podcast to find out! Featuring an interview with now five year old author Mia Allen, including tips for other kids on writing their own stories, and original music by Eli Bolin!
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The Early Years: The Birth of Acapella
17 min 22 February 2014In this episode of the Story Pirate Podcast, then 7th grader Kaleigh Ringo tells us her wacky version of how a cappella was born in her story, “The Birth of Acapella”! Join the Story Pirates for a trip to Musicville and find out what happens when four kids break all the musical rules. Will their master plan work? Will they be sent to Tickle Island? There’s only one way to find out! Featuring a very special impromptu performance by author Kaleigh and her mom, this week’s episode will be music to your ears.
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The Early Years: Football Tornado
13 min 14 March 2014What happens when you combine a kid who doesn't know how to play football and a tornado? Find out in this episode of the Story Pirate Podcast, featuring the story “Football Tornado” by then first grader Jackson Scott from Odessa, Texas! Join the Story Pirates for this out of this world adventure, featuring an interview with now almost 9 year old author Jackson Scott - including his advice for all you authors out there!
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The Early Years: There Is A Monster (Snufflepants)
11 min 29 March 2014Story Pirates are back with “There Is A Monster (Snufflepants)” by first grader Jayden Collier, a story that has now been performed live onstage all across the country! Meet Snufflepants, the only monster in his family. In Jayden’s words, “He’s nice I love him.” What else is Snufflepants? Check out this episode to find out! Featuring an interview with author Jayden and his amazing ideas for more monster characters!
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The Early Years: Garbage Truck
13 min 25 April 2014What happens when a garbage truck spits out trash instead of picking it up? Find out in this episode of Story Pirates podcast, featuring “Garbage Truck” by twins Jack and Melinda from Westborough, MA. Featuring an interview with authors Jack and Melinda, and a bonus fun fact about the beaches of Cape Cod!
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The Early Years: Volleyball In the Future and Past
12 min 13 August 2014Story Pirates are back with a story from then-sixth grader Tori Fernandes from Oak Hills, California! Tori’s story “Volleyball in the Future and Past” was written for our “Time Travel Spring Break” episode in April of 2013. Check out this episode for Tori’s story and an interview with the author!
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The Early Years: Fall in a Hole
12 min 18 September 2014Story Pirates are back with their latest adaptation of “Fall in a hole” by then-preschooler Henry Hilliard. There’s a lot of holes on Farm Street, and plenty of adventures to be had from falling in those holes! Featuring an interview with now seven year old author Henry.
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The Early Years: Melissa the Superhero Who Can Lift Up a Chair and She Makes Your Day Feel Special
16 min 7 October 2014This week’s Story Pirates episode features a story with one of the longest titles we’ve ever encountered! Check out “The Early Years: 16 - Melissa the Superhero Who Can Lift Up a Chair and She Makes Your Day Feel Special” by then-five year old Sofie Dikkers. In this episode’s author interview, Sofie shares how she came up with her awesome title and her favorite things about first grade!
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The Early Years: Ukulele Island
13 min 12 December 2014Story Pirates are back with a another adaptation, written by a kid, performed by the Story Pirates! This week’s episode features “Ukulele Island” by then 4th grader Sarah Snyder. First performed in March of 2013 on SiriusXM radio, this podcast features an exclusive interview with author Sarah Snyder!
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The Early Years: The Bear Saved the Christmas
15 min 24 December 2014Just in time for Christmas comes a holiday story from the archives: “The Bear Saved the Christmas” by then five year old Evan Pegorsch. This episode features an interview with now-nine year old author Evan - on his birthday! Happy holidays from the Story Pirates!
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The Early Years: Lions
16 min 13 February 2015Lions and snakes and zookeepers, oh my! In this wacky zoo adventure, the animals are running the show. This week’s podcast features the Story Pirates’ adaptation of then-kindergartener Tamar Posin’s story “Lions”, and an interview with the author!
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The Early Years: Best Summer Identity Ever!
15 min 12 May 2015Story Pirates are back with a case of mistaken identity featuring NFL’s Steve Smith Sr. in “Best Summer Identity Ever!” by then-second grader Drew Wright from Winton-Salem, North Carolina. Featuring an interview with author Drew Wright.
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The Early Years: Fieldtrip to Oppositeland
15 min 24 September 2015Take a trip to Oppositeland with the wacky tale by Gabriel Fassler from Brooklyn, NY!
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The Early Years: Table Manners
13 min 12 October 2015From our pet peeves themed show comes new story 'Table Manners' by Callie Woodchek from Dallas, Texas!
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The Early Years: Chris Foxerson's Famous Day
13 min 22 October 2015From our “Made Up Celebrities” show in September 2014 comes the story ‘Chris Foxerson's Famous Day’ by then-kindergartener Miller Ochs!
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The Early Years: Zach's Story
15 min 5 November 2015From our “Spring Break” show in April 2015 comes the story ‘Zach’s Story’ by then-third grader Gabriella Freeman!
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The Early Years: Dino Bank Robbers Who Actually Stole For Charity
14 min 19 November 2015From our dinosaurs themed show comes “Dino Bank Robbers Who Actually Stole For Charity” by then third grader Ethan Griffis!
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The Early Years: National Junk Food Day
13 min 3 December 2015Join Story Pirates this week for new story "National Junk Food Day" by Francesca Conti.
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The Early Years: Lili and the Jungle House
17 min 17 December 2015Join Story Pirates for "Lili and the Jungle House" by Sarah, who was in the second grade when she wrote her story.
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The Early Years: The Chris Allergic to Garbage Cans
17 min 26 January 2016Story Pirates are back in 2016 with “The Chris Allergic to Garbage Cans” by Charlie Scott.
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The Early Years: Jill’s Birthday
18 min 12 February 2016Story Pirates presents new story “Jill’s Birthday” by Louis Lampe.
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The Early Years: Polar Bears
14 min 26 February 2016Story Pirates presents new story “Polar Bears” by Cally Thomas.
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The Early Years: Train Monopoly Day
16 min 10 March 2016Story Pirates presents new story “Train Monopoly Day” by Dani Jaye Toth.
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The Early Years: Dogs Rights Day
20 min 24 March 2016From the Made Up Holiday show, the Story Pirates present new story “Dogs Rights Day” by Emily, Virginia, Claire and Hannah!
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The Early Years: Bird Tornado
15 min 8 April 2016From the Wilderness show, the Story Pirates present new story “Bird Tornado” by Austin Fuemmeler!
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The Early Years: The New Song
18 min 25 April 2016From the New Beginnings show, the Story Pirates present new story “The New Song” by then-third grader Gus Martone!
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The Early Years: William Woods
16 min 12 May 2016Form the Make Up Your Own Celebrity show, the Story Pirates present new story "William Woods" by then-fourth grader Zeke Williams!
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The Early Years: The July Surprise
15 min 26 May 2016From the Sidekicks show, the Story Pirates present new story "The July Surprise" by a then-kindergartener June Marzo.
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The Early Years: Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy
16 min 9 June 2016From the Holiday show, the Story Pirates present new story "Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy" by a then-first grader Malena Vermut-Young.
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The Early Years: PB and K, Please!
14 min 24 June 2016From our Valentines Day show, the Story Pirates present new story "PB and K, Please!" by a then-pre-kindergartener Carrigan Rose Duffel.
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The Early Years: The Girl Who Turned into Spaghetti
16 min 14 July 2016From our November 2011 radio show, the Story Pirates present "The Girl Who Turned Into Spaghetti" by then-first grader Cassandra Smith!
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The Early Years: Secret Agent Pat P. E. Eves
18 min 4 August 2016From our Pet Peeves show, the Story Pirates present new story "Secret Agent Pat P. E. Eves" by then 5th grader Mary Wavering.
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The Early Years: The Farm Plays Basketball
14 min 29 August 2016From our March 2013 radio show, the Story Pirates present new story "The Farm Plays Basketball" by a the- Kindergartener Reid Beatty!
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The Early Years: If I Were President
10 min 3 November 2016In the last days before the 2016 Presidential election, the Story Pirates present a very special podcast episode featuring "If I Were President" by then-kindergartener Jackson Evans. We've turned Jackson's story into a song, and we want YOU to record your own version to share! Share it on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtag #ifiwerepresident or record a version to send to us for a podcast episode that will feature some of your masterpieces. Visit http://storypirates.org/president to find lyrics, sheet music, a demo track and more! A big thanks to Story Pirates Daniel Liu, Elena Skopetos, Peter Russo, Dominique Brillon & Jack Mitchell!
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The Early Years: This is National Whoopee Cushion Day
13 min 15 December 2016From our Make Up Your Own Holiday show, The Story Pirates present "This is National Whoopee Cushion Day" by then 2nd grader Liam Gimbel!
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The Early Years: The Really Cool Dress
16 min 30 December 2016From our The Future show, The Story Pirates present "The Really Cool Dress" by then 5-year-old Paige Mahoney!
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The Early Years: Water Falls On My Mom's Head
14 min 15 January 2017From our Water themed show back in August of 2013, The Story Pirates present an adaptation of the one sentence story "Water Falls on My Mom's Head" by then 4th grader Danny Covino
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The Early Years: Princess Lifeguard Camp
17 min 31 January 2017From our Camp themed show back in 2013, The Story Pirates present "Princess Lifeguard Camp" by then 4th grader Quinn Sahutske!
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The Early Years: When I Lost My Dog and Took Home a Wolf!
17 min 17 February 2017From our Mistaken Identities show back in 2014, The Story Pirates present "When I Lost My Dog and Took Home a Wolf!" by Emily, Abby and Grady.
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The Early Years: Ronald Reagan and the Pineapple Paradise
19 min 28 March 2017From our Presidential Fan Fiction show, the Story Pirates present "Ronald Reagan and the Pineapple Paradise" by then 3rd grader Brigid Donaghy!
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The Early Years: Monster Broke
18 min 17 April 2017From our New Years Resolution Show, the Story Pirates present "Monster Broke" by then kindergartener Eli Chung.
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The Early Years: Eat a Spider Day
16 min 11 May 2017From our Made Up Holiday show, the Story Pirates present "Eat a Spider Day" by then-frist grader Nikhil Palakshappa.
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The Early Years: The Dazzling Situation
15 min 21 May 2017From our Mistaken Identities show, the Story Pirates present "The Dazzling Situation" by then-2nd grader Elizabeth Baird.
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The Early Years: Shark Tooth Fairy
17 min 8 June 2017From our Pet Peeves themed show, the Story Pirates present "Shark Tooth Fairy" by then-4th grader Leah Mitchell!
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The Early Years: The Captive Princess
19 min 22 June 2017From our second radio show EVER, way back in 2010, the Story Pirates present "The Captive Princess" by then-4th grader Lilly Hall!
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The Early Years: Vixie and the Best Resolution Ever
16 min 6 July 2017From our New Years Resolution episode, the Story Pirates present "Vixie and the Best Resolution Ever" by then-4th grader Kitty Lustig!
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The Early Years: Giant Bugs 2 & Get That Beat
10 min 27 July 2017Welcome to the Story Pirates Summer Grab Bag! In preparation for the podcast relaunch in the fall, Lee and Peter are going on hiatus for the summer. in the mean time we will be releasing a Grab Bag of old Story Pirates classics starting with two of our favorites: "Giant Bugs 2" and "Get That Beat"
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The Early Years: The Alien & My Pet Peeve
10 min 3 August 2017While Lee and Peter prepare for the big podcast relaunch in the Fall, the Story Pirates present another Summer Grab Bag episode featuring "The Alien" by a first grader Faith and "My Pet Peeve" by Kindergartener William.
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The Early Years: I Love Babies & Trip to Happy Burg
12 min 10 August 2017While Lee & Peter prepare for the Story Pirates podcast relaunch this fall, we are releasing old favorites as part of our Summer Grab Bag series. This week's episode features two amazing stories. The first was recorded live at the San Francisco Sketch Fest. It is by a 1st grader named Hannah and it's called "I Love Babies." The second was recorded for our radio show back in 2012. It was written by then-9-year-old named Sienna, and it is called "Trip to Happy Burg."
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The Early Years: Steve Francis, Six-Month-Old Crime-Fighting Freak & Abbey is Silly
10 min 17 August 2017Lee and Peter continue their preparations for the Fall relaunch of the Story Pirates Podcast. In the mean time, here is another Summer Grab Bag of stories. This week features two classic Story Pirates songs: "Steve Francis, Six-Month-Old Crime-Fighting Freak" by then-5th grader Andrew, and "Abbey is Silly" by then-kindergartener Sophia
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The Early Years: Where's Your Diaper & Funny Bunny Holiday
11 min 24 August 2017As Peter & Lee prepare for the relaunch of the Story Pirates podcast in the fall the Summer Grab Bag continues with two classic stories from the radio archives: "Where's Your Diaper?" by then-kindergartener Ashlyn and "Funny Bunny Holiday" by then-first grader Macey!
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The Early Years: The Rundown & I Like Lisa
10 min 31 August 2017Peter & Lee's summer hiatus continues in preparation for the Story Pirates Podcast relaunch in the fall. Until then the Story Pirates present a Summer Grab Bag of old classics. This week features two songs. The first is from a then-fifth grader named Chuck and it's called "The Rundown." The second is from a then-first grader named William and his story is called, "I Like Lisa."
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The Early Years: Little Stop-It Holiday & Switcheroo Day
12 min 7 September 2017While Peter & Lee continue preparation for the podcast relaunch in the fall, the Story Pirates present two stories from the annual Make up Your Own Holiday show: "Little Stop-It Holiday" by kindergartener Zoey and "Switcheroo Day by 5th grader Ellie!
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The Early Years: Greatest Hits #1
22 min 14 September 2017It's time to start submitting your brand new original stories for the Story Pirates Podcast relaunch in the fall! In the mean time here is our first ever Greatest Hits episode featuring fan favorite songs, "There is a Monster," "I Love," "Angry," "Big Girl Bed," "Water Falls On My Mom's Head" and "Dog Day."
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The Early Years: The Dog Who Fell in Love with a Cat & King Toot-and-Common
13 min 21 September 2017Two classic Story Pirates Radio stories written by Kindergartener Kaci and 4th-grader Savannah.
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The Early Years: Aqua Bus & My Mom is an Annoying Hockey Coach
10 min 28 September 2017While Lee and Peter continue their preparation for the podcast relaunch, the Story Pirates present two more classic stories from the archive. The first was written by 4th grader Adreanna as a commercial for a made-up product called "Aqua Bus." The second story was written by a 2nd grader named Sam and it's called "My Mom is an Annoying Hockey Coach."
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The Early Years: Greatest Hits #2
24 min 5 October 2017Featuring: "Dolly Magic Machine," "Football Tornado," "Ukulele Island," "The Chris Allergic to Garbage Cans" & "Fieldtrip to Oppositeland"
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The Early Years: The Busy Dizzy Dishwashers & The Thanksgiving Mess
12 min 12 October 2017The Busy Dizzy Dishwashers by 3rd grader Cameryn and The Thanksgiving Mess by 5th grader Kyle
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The Early Years: Gooney Pantoyes & The Face in Bulgaria
16 min 20 October 2017Gooney Pantoyes by 4th grader Grace & The Face in Bulgaria by 5th grader Alex
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The Early Years: Greatest Hits #3
28 min 27 October 2017Featuring: Volleyball In the Future and Past!, Zach's Story, The Really Cool Dress, William Woods and This Is National Whoopie Cushion Day
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The Early Years: Best Horse Show Dogs & Mr. Mishes Swedish Fishes
16 min 3 November 2017Two more unreleased stories written by kid's from the Story Pirates archives. By 2nd grader Aubrey it's "Best Horse Show Dogs" and from 5th grader Brianna it's "Mr. Mishes Swedish Fishes.
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The Early Years: Greatest Hits #4
32 min 10 November 2017As the first season of the Story Pirates podcast comes to a close, we present our final greatest hits episode of the season. Featuring classic stories from the podcast including: "Eat a Spider Day", "The Princess Lifeguard Camp", "Monster Broke", "PB & K Please!" and "The Dazzling Situation." Next week's episode will be our season finally and will include an exciting announcement about the relaunch. We will finally explain everything about brand new season of the Story Pirates Podcast. We promise.
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The Early Years: I Love You The Best
5 min 16 November 2017It’s the season finale! With the relaunch of the Story Pirates Podcast just days away Lee and Peter say thank you to all of the fans with a Story Pirates classic, featuring friend and fellow Story Pirate Kristen Schaal. This story was written by a then-1st grader named Madeline DeRoche and it’s called, “I Love You The Best.” Also being released today is the official trailer for new season of the Story Pirates Podcast from Gimlet Media. The new season sets sail Monday, November 20th!
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The Story Pirates + Wow in the World: The Mixed-Up Sensory World of Synesthesia
42 min 31 May 2018The Story Pirates take a break before their big season finale for a special smash up, mash up, crossover episode with Wow in the World, all about the science of synesthesia. Already listened to this episode over at Wow in the World? Well, don’t miss our version, which includes an exclusive, FULL INTERVIEW with Nile, a real life kid who experiences synesthesia. Taste words, hear colors, feel sounds? What in the world is happening in the brain when senses are scrambled? Join Guy, Mindy, the Story Pirates and an amazing new invention as they explore a mixed-up sensory world.
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Summer Bonus: Frank the Monster/All 8 Unicorns/Penguin Office
15 min 2 August 2018The Story Pirates are back with a special summer bonus episode featuring some of our favorite songs! This weeks episode includes Frank the Monster Who Wasn't Scary, All 8 Unicorns and How Penguin Office Became a Thing.
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Summer Bonus: I Lost The Clock Pieces and the Dog Ate Them/The Giraffe Didn’t Know/Star
17 min 9 August 2018It’s time for another summer bonus episode from the Story Pirates! Today’s episode features a new story called I Lost The Clock Pieces And The Dog Ate Them, by a 3rd grader from Georgia named Salem, as well as two of our favorite songs from last season, The Giraffe Didn’t Know and Star.
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Summer Bonus: I Want To Be Rich/Fart Out Loud Day/Nothing Is Impossible
20 min 16 August 2018A new summer bonus episode from the Story Pirates coming atcha! Today’s episode features a new story called I Want To Be Rich by a 3rd grader from Massachusetts named Sammy, as well as two of our favorite songs from last season, Fart Out Loud Day and Nothing Is Impossible.
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Summer Bonus: The Person Who Could Not Spin/Sandwich Day/How To Make A Basketball Plant
20 min 23 August 2018Question: Who has two thumbs and wants another summer bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast? Answer: A cute dog. With thumbs. But you can listen too! Today’s episode features some greatest hits from last season: The Person Who Could Not Spin, Sandwich Day and How To Make A Basketball Plant.
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The Story Pirates + Brains On!: Dr. Weirdo and the Boring Unicorn
22 min 28 August 2018The Story Pirates take a break from summer bonus episodes to team up with Brains On! for a special collaborative episode. Featuring a brand new story called Dr. Weirdo and the Boring Unicorn, written by a Virginia 3rd grader named Lucyna, as well as a special Brains On! segment about why jokes are funny. Be sure to listen our companion episode over at Brains On! for more Story Pirates + Brains On awesomeness!
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Summer Bonus: The Hungry Rock/A Girl With Superpowers/The Chessmaster
20 min 6 September 2018Sure, it’s September. Sure, school has started. But summer hasn’t technically ended! At least it hasn’t for the Story Pirates, who have a new summer bonus episode just for you. Today’s episode features a brand new story from Savi in Oregon called The Hungry Rock, as well as two greatest hits from last season, A Girl With Superpowers and The Chess Master.
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Teacher’s Guide: Characters With Big Dreams/Make Your Problem Huge
18 min 13 September 2018In today’s summer bonus episode, Lee visits a new part of the ship and makes a clever new friend who introduces two lesson plans that parents and teachers can use to help kids write awesome stories while they listen to the Story Pirates Podcast! “Characters With Big Dreams” will help writers create a character as spectacularly ambitious as Glitter, the guitar playing horse in the song “Nothing Is Impossible” (found in episode 12) and “Make Your Problem Huge” will help writers create high stakes problems for their characters to solve, like in the story “Triple Power” (included in this episode). Download these FREE lesson plans today at www.storypirates.com/lessons and don’t forget to leave us feedback so that we can make even better resources for the classroom.
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Summer Bonus: Silly Monster Problem/Will Wants 300 Bucks/Star
20 min 20 September 2018It’s almost time to set sail, but the Story Pirates have another summer bonus episode to listen to while they pack. Today’s episode features two previously unreleased stories: “Silly Monster Problem,” by an author from Switzerland named Anne, and “Will Wants 300 Bucks,” by a 1st grader from Colorado named Jacob, as well as a new version of a greatest hit from last season, Star.
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I Love a Ghost/Fred the Carrot
22 min 20 November 2017The new season of the Story Pirates Podcast is finally here! In this first episode, Lee and Peter set sail on a pirate ship to fulfill their dream of recording the Story Pirates Podcast on the open ocean! They're joined by the entire Story Pirates crew, as well as a real-life pirate captain with...questionable navigation skills. Featured in today’s episode are two new stories: “I Love a Ghost,” by a 5th grader from Mill Creek, WA named Keagon Dougherty and “Fred the Carrot,” by a 2nd grader from Brooklyn, NY named Alex Katsanos. We are now accepting submissions for new stories written by kids! Our new theme is “Make Up Your Own Holiday.” Kids, write a story about a made-up holiday, tell us who celebrates the holiday, and how they celebrate it! Parents, submit your child’s story at www.storypirates.com/podcast
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Annoy Your Sister School/The Girl Who Never Took A Bath
17 min 20 November 2017In this second episode of the new season of Story Pirates Podcast, Lee and Peter adjust to life on the pirate ship while fellow Story Pirate Rachel acts suspiciously. Very, VERY suspiciously. Today’s new stories: “Annoy Your Sister School” by a 2nd grader from Michigan named Bear Brewer and “The Girl Who Never Took a Bath” by a 1st grader from New Jersey named Georgia Glazer. We are now accepting submissions for new stories written by kids! Our new theme is “Make Up Your Own Holiday.” Kids, write a story about a made-up holiday, tell us who celebrates the holiday, and how they celebrate it!. Parents, submit your child’s story at www.storypirates.com/podcast
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All 8 Unicorns/Riding a Seagull Was Good
19 min 30 November 2017In this third episode of the new season of Story Pirates Podcast, Peter and Rolo's messy habits on board the ship create tension with the rest of the crew. Today’s new stories: “All 8 Unicorns” by a Pre-Kindergartener from Brooklyn, New York named Cece and “Riding a Seagull Was Good” by a 3-year old from Middlesex, New Jersey named Ethan. We are now accepting submissions for new stories written by kids! Our new theme is “Make Up Your Own Holiday.” Kids, write a story about a made-up holiday, tell us who celebrates the holiday, and how they celebrate it! Parents, submit your child’s story at www.storypirates.com/podcast
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Barry and The Big Climbing Tree / The Girls and the Gods
22 min 7 December 2017This week on The Story Pirates Podcast, Lee and Peter struggle to find healthy food aboard the ship, and Lee remembers some hidden treasure he had stowed away. Today’s new stories: “Barry and the Big Climbing Tree” by a kindergartener named Evan from Pennsylvania and “The Girls and the Gods” by a first grader from Brooklyn named June. Don’t forget to check out the Story Pirates online for an exclusive coloring book with pages that correspond with each episode. Check out StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit stories, official Story Pirates merch, and tour dates for our upcoming shows! Also, use #StoryPirates on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to show us your kids finished masterpieces.
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Olympic Masters / How Penguin Office Became a Thing
21 min 14 December 2017This week on The Story Pirates Podcast, the crew gets frazzled when they realize they are almost out of kids’ stories to perform, and Story Pirate Meghan reveals one of her awesome superpowers. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Olympic Masters,” written by a first grader from Pennsylvania named Edie and “How Penguin Office Became a Thing,” written by a third grader from Virginia Beach named Eric. Don’t forget to check out the Story Pirates online for an exclusive coloring book with pages that correspond with each episode. Check out StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit stories, official Story Pirates merch, and tour dates for our upcoming shows! Also, use #StoryPirates on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to show us your kids finished masterpieces.
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Star/The World Wide Race of the Worst Cars
24 min 21 December 2017This week on The Story Pirates Podcast, the crew receives a visit from an old friend who has gone through a magical transformation due to an interspecies cultural exchange. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Star,” written by a first grader from New York named Charlotte, and “The World Wide Race of the Worst Cars,” written by a third grader from Pittsburgh named Ezra. Lee interviews author Ezra and learns that inspiration can strike when you least expect it. We are now taking submissions! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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The Goose Prank/Santa Claus and His Life
23 min 28 December 2017In episode 7, the Story Pirates partake in the age old tradition of Story Love, shouting out authors and stories that have inspired them throughout the year! This week’s episode features two stories: “The Goose Prank,” the tale of a girl on a mission to give her mom an unforgettable Christmas, written by a fifth grader from Canada named Grace. This weeks song is a Story Pirates classic, “Santa Claus and His Life;” a old school funk jam about Santa, his motorcycle and the cat he rolls with. We are now taking submissions! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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How Do You Play Day/Samantha
24 min 11 January 2018In episode 8, the Story Pirates realize that their beloved ship is missing a crucial feature, and call upon their listeners for help. This week’s episode features two new stories: “How Do You Play Day,” the first of our make-up-your-own-holiday stories, written by a third grader from Maryland named Alex, and “Samantha,” a charming chamber pop tune about a brave monster on a quest to become human, written by a third grader from Texas named Tierney. Do YOU have a name for the Story Pirates’ Ship? Submit your child’s suggestions on social media using #NametheStoryPiratesShip and we might pick YOUR name! We are now taking story submissions! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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Ladybug Tickle Day/Cement Dude
24 min 18 January 2018In episode 9, our fearless captain Rolo’s most prized possession is stolen, and the Story Pirates must band together to unmask the thief. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Ladybug Tickle Day,” a tale about a time- honored entomological tradition written by a pre-K’er from Oregon named Ada, and “Cement Dude,” a spaghetti western-inspired musical saga about the bravest, most misguided dude in the desert, written by a second grader from California named Ilan. Do YOU have a name for the Story Pirates’ Ship? Submit your child’s suggestions on social media using #NametheStoryPiratesShip and we might pick YOUR name! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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Sandwich Day/A Girl With Superpowers
28 min 25 January 2018This week’s episode features two new stories: “Sandwich Day,” the deliciously maddening tale of a boy with too much of a good thing, written by a fifth grader from Virginia named Charlotte, and “A Girl with Superpowers,” an 8-bit video game-inspired chiptune about a girl desperate for a villain to defeat, written by a second grader from California named Paisley. We are now taking story submissions! Our new theme is BIG PROBLEMS: tell us a story from your imagination about a character who faces the biggest problem they’ve ever encountered, and tell us how they use their imagination to overcome it! Parents, submit your child’s story today at StoryPirates.com/podcast It’s not too late to submit your name for the Story Pirates’ Ship! Submit your child’s suggestions on social media using #NametheStoryPiratesShip and we might pick YOUR name! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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Dreaming Sheep/Pig and Unicorn
28 min 1 February 2018In episode 11, the gang discovers the joy of the prank call but soon realizes that supernatural forces can’t take a joke. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Dreaming Sheep,” a folk rock ballad about straight-A sheep, written by by a 1st grader from Kentucky named Samantha, and “Pig and Unicorn,” an odd couple-inspired tale about the celebration of Clean and Dirty Day, written by a 1st grader from California named Freya. We are now taking story submissions! Our new theme is BIG PROBLEMS: tell us a story from your imagination about a character who faces the biggest problem they’ve ever encountered, and tell us how they use their imagination to overcome it! Parents, submit your child’s story today at StoryPirates.com/podcast It’s not too late to submit your name for the Story Pirates’ Ship! Submit your child’s suggestions on social media using #NametheStoryPiratesShip and we might pick YOUR name! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, Pre-order our first book, and learn about our education initiatives!
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Nothing Is Impossible/Act Like Someone Else Day
25 min 8 February 2018In episode 12, the Story Pirates face Mother Nature's wrath as a perfect storm batters the ship. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Nothing Is Impossible,” a soaring orchestral rock song about a guitar-playing horse named Glitter, written by a 2nd grader from Arizona named Lily, and “Act Like Someone Else Day,” a bizarre tale about identity-swapping, genius dogs and the most boring town ever, written by a 3rd grader from New York named Sam. We are now taking story submissions! Our new theme is BIG PROBLEMS: tell us a story from your imagination about a character who faces the biggest problem they’ve ever encountered, and tell us how they use their imagination to overcome it Parents, submit your child’s story today at StoryPirates.com/podcast It’s not too late to submit your name for the Story Pirates’ Ship! Submit your child’s suggestions on social media using #NametheStoryPiratesShip and we might pick YOUR name!
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Live in LA! - To Do/Super Granny (feat. Patton Oswalt)
23 min 22 February 2018The Story Pirates are live in LA with special guest PATTON OSWALT! This week’s episode features two new stories: “To Do,” a hip hop to-do list about a boy and his handy piece of paper, written by a boy from San Francisco named Lucas, and “Super Granny,” the tale of a heroic septuagenarian with some unusual talents, written by a girl from Los Angeles named Dulce. You can now pre-order the first Story Pirates book, Stuck in the Stone Age, by NY Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, and based on an idea by Vince Boberski, age 11! The book releases on March 6th, but you can pre-order your own copy here! Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show! Visit StoryPirates.com/Podcast to submit your child’s story, visit our merchandise store, and learn about our education initiatives!
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Frank the Monster/The Automatic Thinker
24 min 1 March 2018Lee returns to find the ship is a little different than when he left, and goes toe to toe with Peter in the first ever Peter Games. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Frank the Monster Who Wasn’t Scary,” an infectious dance-pop tune about a haunted house party, written by a 3rd grader from California named Jonah, and “The Automatic Thinker,” the tale of a new invention that can do almost anything, written by a 1st grader from Wisconsin named Grace. You can now pre-order the first Story Pirates book, Stuck in the Stone Age, by NY Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, and based on an idea by Vince Boberski, age 11! The book releases on March 6th, but you can pre-order your own copy here! Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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The Chess Master/The Amazing Rake (feat. The Gregory Brothers)
30 min 8 March 2018Lee introduces Shipcoin, the first ever Shipto-currency, to the gang; but not everyone is thrilled with the new economy on board. This week’s episode features two new stories: “The Chess Master,” a special song in collaboration with The Gregory Brothers (Songify The News) about a boy who plays chess even when the air conditioning isn’t working, written by 2nd grader from Tennessee named Luke, and “The Amazing Rake,” the tale of a two raking enthusiasts that compete in the world’s most intense raking game show, by a 5th grader from Germany named Colton. The Story Pirates book is available NOW! It's called Stuck in the Stone Age, written by NY Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, and based on an idea by Vince Boberski, age 11! Stuck In The Stone Age also has a special section called the Story Creation Zone that's all about helping kids write their OWN stories! Find it wherever books are sold! Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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Going to the Moon/All Rainbow Cars
24 min 15 March 2018The gang relieves their boredom by inventing a new sport, and a mysterious curmudgeon from below deck helps them play by the rules. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Going to the Moon,” the story of a girl who dreams of being slingshotted, along with her pet monkey, to the moon, by a 5th grader from Virginia named Kenya Grace, and “All Rainbow Cars,” a psychedelic trip to Rainbow Island written by a 4 year named Jeanne from New York. The Story Pirates book is in stores NOW! Stuck in the Stone Age, by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, is available wherever books are sold, or visit storypirates.com/book to get your copy today. Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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Fart Out Loud Day/The Boy Who Invented the BPhone3
29 min 22 March 2018Peter’s experiments in the ship laboratory cause almost everyone to develop bizarre superpowers. This weeks episode features two new stories: “Fart Out Loud Day,” a funkalicious body-positivity anthem that gives everyone permission to let it out, written by sisters Samantha and Ali from Colorado, and “The Boy Who Invented the BPhone 3,” the tale of an intrepid ghost-hunting inventor who dreams of calling ghosts on the phone, written by a 4th grader from Ohio named Connor. But wait - “Fart Out Loud Day,” isn’t just a song, it’s also a CARTOON! Watch it right now at storypirates.com/cartoons The Story Pirates book is in stores NOW! Stuck in the Stone Age, by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, is available wherever books are sold, or visit storypirates.com/book to get your copy today. Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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How the Grizzly Bear Turned Into a Polar Bear/Boogerman's Trial
30 min 29 March 2018After months of seafaring on a nameless ship, the Story Pirates finally decide what to call their vessel. Best of all, the new ship name comes from one of our listeners! This weeks episode features two new stories: "How the Grizzly Bear Turned Into a Polar Bear," a catchy acoustic jam about a grizzly bear with an identity crisis by a 1st grader named Max from Colorado, and "Boogerman's Trial," a courtroom drama about a man made of boogers and his grudge against the ocean, by a 3rd grader named Finn from Maryland. Have you checked out the music video for last weeks song, Fart Out Loud Day? If not, you're missing out! Watch it now at storypirates.com/cartoons Buy tickets or donate to the Story Pirates Changemakers benefit today and receive a personalized audio message for your kids from the hosts of the Story Pirates by entering the code PODFAN. Buy tickets or donate today at storypirates.org/benefit The Story Pirates book is in stores NOW! Stuck in the Stone Age, by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, is available wherever books are sold, or visit storypirates.com/book to get your copy today. Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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In the Car/The Girl Who Couldn't Stop Reading - AKA Me! (feat. Santino Fontana)
28 min 5 April 2018The Story Pirates meet a magical hermit crab (Santino Fontana) who either doesn’t believe in himself or isn’t actually magical, but that doesn’t stop the gang from making lots of wishes! Today's episode features two new stories: "In the Car," a bonkers, deliciously-autotuned pop explosion about the wonders you behold from inside your ride by 5 year old Leah from Maryland and "The Girl Who Couldn't Stop Reading - AKA Me!," a semi-autobiographical tale of a ambitious girl who won’t let the world stop her from reading every book ever written, by a 4th grader from Arizona named Lila. Have you checked out the music video for last weeks song, Fart Out Loud Day? If not, you're missing out! Watch it now at storypirates.com/cartoons Buy tickets or donate to the Story Pirates Changemakers benefit today and receive a personalized audio message for your kids from the hosts of the Story Pirates by entering the code PODFAN. Buy tickets or donate today at storypirates.org/benefit The Story Pirates book is in stores NOW! Stuck in the Stone Age, by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, is available wherever books are sold, or visit storypirates.com/book to get your copy today. Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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Evil Cockroach Nation/The Guy (feat. Ben Sinclair)
25 min 19 April 2018The unthinkable happens when Lee runs out of his favorite drinkable yogurt, kefir. Thankfully, Poseidon and his lesser-known kid brother Greg (Ben Sinclair) show up to lend a hand. This weeks episode features two new stories written by kids, "Evil Cockroach Nation," the shocking tale of a girl who defeats disgusting bugs and becomes a gazillionaire, written by a 4th grader from Wisconsin named Cora, and "The Guy," an old school hip hop jam about a stick figure who looooves potato chips, written by a 5th grader from California named Peer. All 8 Unicorns is now a CARTOON! Check out StoryPirates.com/Cartoons to see it! Parents, don't forget to subscribe/rate/review the show, and tell a friend about it too!
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The Giraffe Didn't Know/Raining Cake (feat. Michael Cerveris)
25 min 26 April 2018When they receive an unexpected visit from a famous treasure hunter (Michael Cerveris), the Story Pirates join the search for Captain Hootie’s famous booby-trapped pirate’s booty. Today's episode features two new stories, "The Giraffe Didn't Know," a charity single-style pop anthem about animals on a mission to change the world, written by a kindergartener from Pennsylvania named Jonah and "Raining Cake," the tale of a girl whose tummy bug takes the cake by a 2nd grader from Texas named Macie. All 8 Unicorns is now a CARTOON! Check out StoryPirates.com/Cartoons to see it! The Story Pirates book is in stores NOW! Stuck in the Stone Age, by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, is available wherever books are sold, or visit storypirates.com/book to get your copy today. Parents, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!
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George’s Cheese/Pizza Revenge (feat. Alison Pill and Josh Sharp)
31 min 3 May 2018Meghan reveals the mystery of her porpoise-full past and must heal a rift between her porpoise protege Travis (Josh Sharp) and the intimidating Mother Porpoise (Alison Pill). This week’s episode features two new stories: "George's Cheese," the tale of an easily-startled pig who wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting town, written by a 5th grader from Virginia named Micah and "Pizza Revenge," a salsa-inflected jam about a viral video that forever changes the battle between pizza and hot dogs, written by a 5th grader from Arkansas named Lillie. All 8 Unicorns is now a CARTOON! Check out StoryPirates.com/Cartoons to see it! Parents, don't forget to subscribe/rate/review the show, and tell a friend about it too!
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How to Make a Basketball Plant/The Clean Machine (feat. Wyatt Cenac)
26 min 10 May 2018The Story Pirates' dream of opening a restaurant/bistro/cafe onboard the ship is put in jeopardy when Russ T. Walrus (Wyatt Cenac), a famously harsh food critic, comes to review the menu. This week’s episode features two new stories: "How to Make a Basketball Plant," a funky number about basketball’s most bizarre ritual, written by a 1st grader from Utah named Connor, and "The Clean Machine," a dramatic power ballad about a mysterious flower, written by a 6th grader from Bosnia named Izzy. Parents, are you signed up for our newsletter? Find out when were coming to your town, exclusive bonus content, and more by signing up at StoryPirates.com Get ready for the summer doldrums with the first Story Pirates Book, Stuck in the Stone Age, by NY Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, and based on an idea by Vince Boberski, age 11!
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The Person Who Could Not Spin/Triple Power (feat. Sasheer Zamata and Aparna Nancherla)
29 min 17 May 2018Rolo obsesses over two entrancing sirens (Sasheer Zamata and Aparna Nancherla) who teach the Pirates about being #blessed. This week’s episode features two new stories: “The Person Who Could Not Spin,” a horn-soaked, ska-inspired party track about learning to twirl by a Kindergartener from Virginia named Dillon and “Triple Power,” the truly epic adventure tale of intrepid triplets who save their city from a mad scientist's barbeque-flavored monster, written by brothers Ben and Sam, ages 8 and 6, from the United Kingdom. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the show! Get ready for the summer doldrums with the first Story Pirates Book, Stuck in the Stone Age, by NY Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey, and based on an idea by Vince Boberski, age 11!
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The Great Wallaby Adventure/Presents For Mom
29 min 24 May 2018In part one of the two-part season finale, Meghan, Rachel and Peter threaten mutiny unless Lee joins them in singing a hokey song. This week’s episode features two new stories: "The Great Wallaby Adventure," a feel-good, island groove about discovering mini-marsupials, by Illinois neighbors Olivia, 5th grade, and Marissa, 8th grade, and "Presents for Mom," the terrifying tale of two brothers whose gifts for their mom go a little too far, written by California brothers Max, 3rd grade, and William, Kindergarten.
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The Big Secret/What the World Was Called Before Us
41 min 7 June 2018In part two of the season finale, the Story Pirates encounter a mysterious stranger with mystical abilities. This week’s episode features two new stories: "The Big Secret," the story of a purr-fect cat and cantankerous dog who run for parliament, written by a 1st grader from Canada named Andréanne, and "What the World Was Called Before Us," a mind-bending song about the meaning of names, written by a 2nd grader from Maryland named Liam.
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A Hamster's Workday/Backstroke Raptor
29 min 31 January 2019The Story Pirates Podcast is back for a new season! After spending several months on a deserted island, Captain Rolo and Siegfried the Viking must convince the rest of the Story Pirates that it’s time to set sail again. Featuring two new stories:“A Hamster’s Workday,” about a day in the life of a cute rodent who happens to be a big deal editor, written by an 11 year old from New York named Nina, and “Backstroke Raptor,” a musical homage to the B-52’s about the coolest raptor in the raptor pack, by a 7 year old from Virginia named Ben.
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The Boy Who Hated Kisses/The Pancake Habit
31 min 7 February 2019Thanks to the repairs of Siegfried the Viking, the Story Pirates new flying ship is ready for lift off! But before they can shoot off into the stratosphere, the Story Pirates must supply their ship with a magic ingredient. Featuring 2 new stories: “The Boy Who Hated Kisses,” a bluesy rock number about a kid with clear boundaries, written by a 6 year old from Missouri named Victoria, and “The Pancake Habit,” the story of a girl whose spontaneous culinary activity cause her family and friends to stage an intervention, written by two sisters from Oklahoma named Zoe (age 9) and Eleni (age 6).
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Helen’s Pizza Ria/The Creation Of Chicken Parm (feat. George Salazar)
37 min 14 February 2019Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Story Pirates have an episode all about something they love Join the crew as they learn the ins and outs of interstellar travel with a cosmic pizza delivery guy (George Salazar)
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I Love Cats/The Wizard Who Could Just Go Poof (feat. John Oliver)
33 min 21 February 2019When a 40 foot tall squirrel (John Oliver) threatens to break delicate tchotchkes and handcrafted chairs on the ship, the Story Pirates must convince him to let them help him...help them
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The Quest for the Golden Bananas/Pigduction (feat. Franchesca Ramsey)
31 min 28 February 2019The Story Pirates face stormy weather when a super sad lost cloud (Franchesca Ramsey) has a full on meltdown while hovering over their ship
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How The Beaver Came To Canada/President Worm (feat. Claire Danes)
27 min 7 March 2019When a conspiracy theorist (Claire Danes) boards their ship, the Story Pirates must convince her they are not from outer space
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Turtle Beach/Carl and Steve BFFs (feat. Dax Shepard)
31 min 14 March 2019A hard-nosed detective (Dax Shepard) visits the ship to investigate a possible theft and everybody feels a little weird about it
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Jeff the Goldfish/George and Billy the Boghog
33 min 21 March 2019The Story Pirates decide to have a party where everyone tells their deepest, darkest secrets
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One Little Pink Rose/I Lost My Tooth In Hollywood
25 min 4 April 2019When Peter gets stuck in a time loop, his most precious snacks are put in jeopardy
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Maybelle’s Treats/The Mystery of the Materializing Kitten (feat. Timothy Simons)
36 min 11 April 2019A very official inspector (Timothy Simons) arrives to make sure the Story Pirates’ ship is up to code
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Animal Week/The Doughnut Is Right
31 min 18 April 2019Siegfried the Viking leads the Story Pirates on a spooky trip to the Isle of Monsters
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Superbag/Some TVs Have Big Problems
31 min 25 April 2019The Story Pirates discover that an anonymous gossip blog is spreading hot blog goss about them, and Meghan vows to track down the writer
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Cheese Quest/A Diary Of A Corn Snake (feat. David Schwimmer)
34 min 2 May 2019Rolo’s old parrot Poochie (David Schwimmer) shows up with a shady business proposition
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Vampire Kid/I Want Your Garden (feat. Natasha Rothwell)
31 min 9 May 2019A hot air balloon racer (Natasha Rothwell) challenges Rachel to confront her past
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The Amazing Adventure/My Big Project
34 min 23 May 2019When the other Story Pirates discover Lee has been secretly writing songs, they encourage him to share his totally emo feelings with the world
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The Disgusting Water Bottle/Robotics Engineering Doll (feat. Colin Meloy)
30 min 30 May 2019Rolo builds an escape room on the ship to teach the other Story Pirates to work together
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Tape Ball Purse/The Girl With A Voice (feat. Bowen Yang)
31 min 6 June 2019When Rachel installs a ‘Smart Ship’(Bowen Yang), the Story Pirates learn about the dangers of artificial intelligence
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The Mad Piano Player/The Aristocrats Strike Back (feat. Josh Gondelman)
36 min 13 June 2019The Story Pirates meet a gas station attendant (Josh Gondelman) who likes to tell excruciatingly long and boring stories
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Banana Clown/Cats Sit On You (feat. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo)
26 min 20 June 2019In part one of our season finale, the Story Pirates discover an intruder on the ship
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Pet Store or Food Store?/A Dinosaur Ate Me (feat. Mandy Gonzalez and James Monroe Iglehart)
24 min 27 June 2019In part two of our season finale, the Story Pirates learn more about their unexpected guest and find out where they are headed next
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Thanksgiving Road Trip Mixtape
45 min 27 November 2019In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates provide the soundtrack to your holiday travel with some of our favorite songs and deep cuts from the podcast.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot's Spring Break Mixtape
45 min 30 April 2020In this special bonus episode, everybody’s favorite worm DJ smashes the spacebar for some of our favorite songs and deep cuts from the podcast.
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One Little Pink Rose
9 min 4 June 2020In this special bonus episode, we return to a story from last season that reminds us of the need to stand up, take action and make our voices heard. Resources for grownups about how to talk to kids about racial equity can be found at storypirates.com/blacklivesmatter
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The Bear That Couldn’t Disco/The Slowest Elevator In The World (feat. Alex Brightman)
33 min 10 October 2019The Story Pirates are back with season 3! With the help of their new friend Nimene and her extraterrestrial companion Loofah, the Pirates prepare to head into outer space
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Glowy and the Friend Adventure/The Big Chance (feat. Jeremy Sisto)
37 min 17 October 2019Having successfully exited the Earth’s atmosphere, the Story Pirates are greeted by the captain of the Intergalactic Space Friends Alliance (Jeremy Sisto) who comes bearing unique gifts
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Space Llama/Have You Wondered (feat. Lauren Lapkus)
34 min 24 October 2019A space caterer (Lauren Lapkus) helps the Story Pirates learn to like strange foods from other galaxies
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Boo!/The Clock (feat. Paul F. Tompkins)
30 min 31 October 2019The crew’s exploration of outer space takes them to Game Show Planet, where a charismatic host (Paul F. Tompkins) challenges the Story Pirates to compete. Featuring two new spooky stories: ‘Boo!,” a tale of trick-or-treating hygiene by Nora, a 7 year old from Florida, and “The Clock,” a creepy story about a timepiece with a dreadful secret, written by an 8 year old from Washington named Lyla.
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The Raccoon’s Very Hard Choice/Stepping Up
29 min 7 November 2019Rolo embarks on a spacewalk in a desperate attempt to retrieve a package from the space post office
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Cucumbers 4 Life/The Family of Cows
25 min 14 November 2019The Story Pirates throw a pool party on a new water planet, revealing a multiplicity of surprises
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My Principal Ate a Worm/Backstage Dreams
32 min 21 November 2019Siegfried discovers a Gladiator Planet where he is challenged to battle in ways he never expected
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Quark Power/Spelling Sssnakes (feat. Danny Pudi)
33 min 5 December 2019The ship’s new virtual reality room lets Peter live out his greatest dream
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My Family Are Tigers/Winter (feat. Lake Bell)
33 min 12 December 2019The crew meets the owner of a cosmic zoo (Lake Bell) who has plans for a new exhibit
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The Puzzle Competition/Family Room Wars (feat. Billy Eichner and members of Freestyle Love Supreme)
31 min 19 December 2019The crew encounters a mysterious delivery man (Billy Eichner) with a dark purpose
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Humming/Time Trap
29 min 20 February 2020The Story Pirates are lost in space
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Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store/The Mountain Fart (feat. Robin Lord Taylor)
33 min 27 February 2020An old friend finds their voice and the Story Pirates discover a surprising new planet
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The Monkey and the Ice Skates/Tissues (feat. Paul Scheer)
39 min 5 March 2020The Story Pirates welcome their old pal Franklin (Paul Scheer) to the ship Do we even know a Franklin?
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The Case of the Musical Cinnamon Buns/Attack of the Stuff (feat. Alysha Deslorieux)
30 min 19 March 2020Rolo holds a karaoke night competition in the hopes it will attract the Story Pirates to his struggling Bean Emporium
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Jumping Bean Jack and Bouncing Bailey/Betsy’s Grand Slam
31 min 26 March 2020The Story Pirates have a garage sale, and something very important gets sold by mistake
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The First Kids to Work at the Census/Rowan and the 3 Sloths
31 min 2 April 2020In need of extra cash, Siegfried makes a dicey business decision
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Minnie, the Cutest Dog in the World/How to Be a Great Salesperson (feat. Joe Lo Truglio and Beth Dover)
32 min 9 April 2020Baby With A Mustache is left alone on the ship and must defend it against bandits (Joe Lo Truglio and Beth Dover)
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Good Cups/The Dog That Thought the Sunset Was a Ball (feat. Bobby Moynihan)
32 min 16 April 2020A visitor from the future (Bobby Moynihan) implores the Story Pirates to help him save the universe
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The Time Machine/Dear Water Cycle (feat. Ophira Eisenberg)
30 min 23 April 2020A tabloid reporter (Ophira Eisenberg) boards the ship with some surprising news
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Every Midnight I Turn Into a Wolf/The Case of the Missing Files (feat. Lena Hall and George Basil)
32 min 7 May 2020A Party Planet (George Basil) tries to convince the Story Pirates to stick around and have some fun
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Rosie the Rose/The Soup (feat. Kristen Bell)
34 min 14 May 2020A holographic motivational speaker (Kristen Bell) encourages the Story Pirates to the extreme
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Chicken on a Motorcycle/The Donut Gymnast
37 min 21 May 2020Peter and Lee learn the shocking truth about Smitty
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The Poisonous Butterfly/Cartwheel Girl
37 min 28 May 2020Lee blows off steam in the ship’s simulroom
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The Night I Started Sharing a Room With My Sister/Dogs With a Secret
29 min 11 June 2020Meghan starts a film festival on the ship and the Story Pirates flex their cinematic muscles
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The Girl Who Wanted To Eat The Sky/The Dice That Didn’t Want To Be Rolled (feat. Aneesa Folds)
32 min 18 June 2020Rolo gets a puppy and learns some hard lessons about pet ownership in space
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The Weird Food Club/The Girl Who Painted Everything
34 min 25 June 2020Lee gets inside the heads of his Story Pirate friends
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Sarah’s Song Story/The Door That No One Could Open (feat. Julie Andrews)
34 min 2 July 2020The Story Pirates’ ship enters one of the galaxy’s most dangerous spots, the Switcheroo Zone, and items on board start randomly turning into other things like spaghetti, space raccoons and...Julie Andrews
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I Have A Cookie/Three Little Phones (feat. Eddie Cooper)
31 min 9 July 2020The Story Pirates meet a shapeshifting alien full of nostalgia
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The Strawberry Band/The Angel Pigs (feat. Karan Kendrick)
36 min 23 July 2020The Story Pirates finally reach their space destination and meet a queen (Karan Kendrick)
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Hedgie and the Cloud Kingdom/Floor Juice (feat. Lilli Cooper)
29 min 30 July 2020The Story Pirates head home and are surprised by what they find
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot's Thanksgiving Mixtape 2020
52 min 25 November 2020In this special bonus episode, DJ Squrim-a-Lot provides the soundtrack to your Thanksgiving feast, featuring some of our favorite songs and deep cuts from the podcast. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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An Interview with Lilli Cooper
24 min 14 December 2020Lee talks to actor and singer Lilli Cooper (star of the new Story Pirates bedtime show Sleep Squad) about growing up in a family of performers and her professional journey, including her role as Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Deep Cuts #1
23 min 4 February 2021The Story Pirates Podcast will be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime we have a brand new bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest, and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “The Case of the Missing Files,” “Ladybug Tickle Day” and “Zach’s Story.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Deep Cuts #2
29 min 11 February 2021We’ll be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime here’s another brand new bonus episode featuring some of our favorite deep cuts from the archives along with behind-the-scenes tidbits on how the Story Pirates Podcast gets made. Featuring “The Monkey and the Ice Skates,” “Tape Ball Purse” and “Kids Riding Ponies.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Deep Cuts #3
25 min 18 February 2021The Story Pirates Podcast will be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime we have a brand new bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “The Clock,” “Robotics Engineering Doll,” and “Monster Broke.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Deep Cuts #4
25 min 25 February 2021The Story Pirates Podcast will be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime we have a brand new bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “The Doughnut is Right,” “Pet Store or Food Store?” and “The Goose Prank.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot's Spring Break Mixtape 2021
42 min 1 April 2021In this special bonus episode, everybody’s favorite worm DJ smashes that spacebar and plays some of our favorite songs from the podcast. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot's Summer BBQ Mixtape 2021
49 min 1 July 2021In this special bonus episode, everybody’s favorite worm DJ crafts the perfect playlist for your summer outdoor party plans. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Trailer–Bugs and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip
4 min 22 November 2021Celebrate Thanksgiving week with Looney Tunes and the Story Pirates! Looney Tunes Presents: Bugs and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip is a hilarious new family podcast featuring writers and performers you know and love from the Story Pirates, along with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, of course! Listen during your Thanksgiving road trips, meal prep or other traditions! All 4 episodes are out now wherever you listen to podcasts.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2021
57 min 24 November 2021In this special bonus episode, DJ Squrim-a-Lot celebrates Thanksgiving the only way he knows how–by smashing that spacebar! Featuring some of our favorite songs and deep cuts from the podcast. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Deep Cuts #5: Dragon Stories
31 min 13 January 2022The Story Pirates Podcast will be back soon with Season 5, but in the meantime we have a brand new, dragon-themed bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “The Knight’s Pet Dragon,” “Helen’s Pizza Ria” and “The Love Dragon.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Deep Cuts #6: Cheese Stories
29 min 20 January 2022The Story Pirates Podcast will be back soon with Season 5, but in the meantime we have a brand new, cheese-themed bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest, and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “George’s Cheese,” “The Creation of Chicken Parm” and “The Cook Who Lost His Talent.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Deep Cuts #7: Cake Stories
22 min 27 January 2022The Story Pirates Podcast will be back soon with Season 5, but in the meantime we have a brand new, cake-themed bonus episode for you featuring our favorite, funniest and weirdest stories from the archives. Featuring “Diggy Day,” “Raining Cake,” and “Charles Cake and the Moose.” For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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The Weird Sisters/The Secrets of the Paintings (feat. Stephanie Hsu)
36 min 8 October 2020Season 4 begins deep under the ocean, where the Story Pirates investigate the mysterious return of an old friend and meet a new one
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Blue Night/The Unlucky Man
33 min 15 October 2020In part 2 of our season 4 premiere, Rachel and Eric race each other to the treasure, with surprising results
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The Fairy Without Wings/The Competition Competition (feat. Patti Harrison and Mitra Jouhari)
37 min 22 October 2020The Story Pirates venture into the depths of an ocean trench where they encounter two bickering Riddlefish (Patti Harrison and Mitra Jouhari)
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Rockstar/The Creepy Weepy Dollhouse
38 min 29 October 2020Lee meets a spider
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The Gold Tiara/The Blog Story
38 min 5 November 2020Nimene searches for a new purpose
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My Mouth Ran Away/The Zinc Sink With the Kink in the Link Problem (feat. Alison Pill)
32 min 12 November 2020Mother Porpoise (Alison Pill) revives her rivalry with Meghan. Featuring two new stories, “My Mouth Ran Away,” a story about a rebellious mouth by Eleanor, an 11 year old from Japan, and “The Zinc Sink With the Kink in the Link Problem,” a rhyming tale about the weird solution to a weird problem, written by two brothers from Illinois named Bennet and Cillian. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news
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Funny Animals/The Pancake Heist
38 min 19 November 2020The Story Pirates try out a new, complicated board game
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Undercover Birthday/Trapped in a Basketball (feat. Rachel Dratch and Will Swenson)
39 min 3 December 2020The Story Pirates help Meryl the Mermaid (Rachel Dratch) in her quest to win the 65th Annual Mermaid Tail Competition
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If Dogs Are Janitors/Zombies Ate My Homework!!!!!! (feat. Larry Owens)
32 min 10 December 2020Baby With A Mustache founds a start-up
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Millions of Stars/The Invention Convention (feat. Starr Busby)
35 min 17 December 2020The Story Pirates arrive at their undersea destination
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I’m Toast, Man/The Adventures of Harold Jordan (feat. Maulik Pancholy)
35 min 4 March 2021The Story Pirates meet an excitable isopod (Maulik Pancholy) who curates a very unique underwater museum
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The Boy Who Mailed Himself to Australia/The Story of the Plumber’s Hideous Yodels (feat. Parvesh Cheena)
38 min 11 March 2021It’s the Johnny Blobfish Show! Starring Johnny Blobfish (Parvesh Cheena)! Meghan as Mrs. Blobfish! Rachel as Johnny Blobfish Jr.! Lee as The Mail Carrier! Eric as Mr. Wilkinson! Nimene as Suzy Who Lives Next Door! And Peter as Lil’ Sparky
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The Ant Who Saved Her Colony/The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Crying
28 min 18 March 2021The Story Pirates discover there is a drain in the ocean floor, and they’re headed right for it!
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The Lost Spoon/Backwards Town
38 min 25 March 2021When the power goes out, Siegfried and Eric must go on an epic journey to the center of the ship
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The Peach/Ten Tigers
35 min 8 April 2021Rolo discovers a secret compartment on the ship that contains a rare family heirloom
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The Boy Who Had a Pet Ice Cube/The Not-So-Safe Safe (feat. Mary Holland and Alex Boniello)
33 min 15 April 2021The Story Pirates try to spiff their ship with help from reality TV host Whimsey Pepperdime (Mary Holland)
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Mr. Chuggy and Me/The Zero-annaire
38 min 22 April 2021The Story Pirates forget Rachel’s birthday, so she escapes to Jellyfish Village and meets a very familiar jellyfish pop star
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The Missing Golden Eggs/The Super Secret Sassy Story (feat. Jana Schmieding)
35 min 29 April 2021During a visit to Great White Shark Cafe, Peter faces off with a fearsome shark (Jana Shmieding)
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Little Snacks Big Problems/The Brown Cat
33 min 6 May 2021Eric gets ready to watch the big game!
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Stars and Moonlight/The Mystery of the Eaten Candy (feat. Chuck Bryant)
33 min 13 May 2021The Story Pirates venture out of the ship to a rock concert that is being held inside the mouth of a giant whale (Chuck Bryant)
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Conquering Pitland/Teachers Are People Too?!
37 min 20 May 2021Meghan gets a new restorative hobby
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The Music Trials/Anti-Body Man (feat. Nick Blaemire)
29 min 27 May 2021Rolo tests out new and possibly unwise recipes for soup
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The July Playdate/The Short Neck Giraffe (feat. Lauren Holt)
35 min 3 June 2021An anonymous underwater graffiti artist named Angelfish (Lauren Holt) tags the Story Pirates’ ship
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Popsicle Sweater/The New Species (feat. Raúl Esparza)
35 min 10 June 2021In their 100th episode, the Story Pirates attend a show by famous octopus magician Octavious the Great (Raúl Esparza)
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The Beautiful Potato/What It Feels Like To Be A Ghost
34 min 24 June 2021The crew stumbles upon a troupe of Fish Scouts and helps them learn the skills to earn an important badge
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Martian-Mallows/The Big Fortune (feat. Juwan Crawley)
32 min 8 July 2021Lee discovers a surprising new tiny friend
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The Snowball Safe/Claudia the Cloud (feat. Jon Bass)
35 min 15 July 2021The crew discovers an underwater city and king (Jon Bass) that miiiiiight not be the exact one they’re looking for
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Bad Art Werewolf/The Bear Claw (feat. Satya Bhabha, Michael Longoria, Nicolas Dromard, Dominic Nolfi, and Quinn Van Antwerp)
32 min 22 July 2021The Story Pirates meet a famous film director (Satya Bhabha) who is making a stunt-filled underwater action movie
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If Dogs Could Do The Boogie/Cheese Monkey With A Baloney Hat (feat. Gabrielle Dennis, MOZIAH and Koo Koo Kanga Roo)
31 min 29 July 2021In part one of their season finale, the Story Pirates meet a queen (Gabrielle Dennis) and find out, once and for all, if the underwater city of Nethernabosia is real
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The Perfect Horse/Fishing Fish That Fish Humans (feat. Gabrielle Dennis and Allan K. Washington)
36 min 5 August 2021In part two of our season finale, an undersea queen (Gabrielle Dennis) reveals her secrets
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Announcing Season 5!
5 min 6 May 2022The Story Pirates Podcast is back for Season 5! Starting May 26th, listen to new episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Finally! Find out about a virtual party featuring a live reading of a fan-favorite episode and our biggest live show of the year on May 15th in New York City at storypirates.com/podcast
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The Inside Story: The Chicken King
7 min 6 June 2022The Inside Story features new interviews with fan-favorite characters from past episodes of the Story Pirates Podcast. This week, Peter catches up with the Chicken King to find out if he’s figured out how to be a kinder ruler and how his favorite chicken Hamburger is doing. To sign up for exclusive Season 5 bonus content like this, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Imagication: Nice Bees - Preview
9 min 27 June 2022In an extended preview of this brand new bonus episode, Peter does a pretty passable Australian accent as he takes listeners through a creative visualization exercise. It’s funny AND relaxing! For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Beach Day Mixtape 2022
45 min 4 July 2022DJ Squirm-a-Lot heads to the beach for sun, surf and smashing that spacebar! For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Acting With Meghan, Tape 1: Sense Memory - Preview
5 min 1 August 2022In this preview of a brand new bonus episode, Meghan invites listeners to learn about how to act from one of the theater’s true masters: herself. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Story Creation Zone: Map Drawing with Siegfried- Preview
8 min 15 August 2022Grab some paper and something to draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking adventurer, guides listeners in drawing a totally epic map of an imaginary place. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Introducing: Arts Educators Save the World (feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Robert Lopez)
42 min 29 August 2022Executive produced by Story Pirates Studios, we’re proud to introduce Arts Educators Save the World, a brand new show for grownups who believe in arts education. We’re so excited to share episode 1 with you, which features an interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Book of Mormon). If you like it, you can hear episode 2 right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Back to School Mixtape 2022
52 min 5 September 2022DJ Squirm-a-Lot heads back to school with a selection of his hottest end-of-summer tracks! Also today, a brand new bonus episode of the Inside Story is available for Creator Club members on the exclusive Creator Club podcast feed. To join Creator Club and get access to exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes and more, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Story Pirates Radio: OctoNation with Warren Carlyle
9 min 10 October 2022Story Pirates Radio host Andrew takes listener questions for Warren Carlye, the founder and CEO of OctoNation, a nonprofit that works to inspire wonder of the ocean by educating the world about octopuses. Listen to Story Pirates Radio every Saturday and Sunday at 11am ET at storypirates.com/radio
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Spooky Season: The Ghost?
13 min 27 October 2022The Story Pirates Podcast is off this week, so we present to you this brand new bonus episode! In it, Story Pirate Eric interviews a ghost to help decide what Eric should be for Halloween. Featuring one of our favorite spooky stories from the archives, “Every Midnight I Turn Into a Wolf,” by an 11 year old from Washington named Maren. For 2 more episodes of Spooky Season and lots more bonus content, plus ad-free versions of new episodes and special events featuring podcast hosts, join Creator Club today at storypirates.com/podcast
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Story Creation Zone: Make a Mystery with Baby With a Mustache - Preview
9 min 7 November 2022Grab some paper and something to write or draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Baby With a Mustache, the best detective who happens to be on the Story Pirates ship at the moment, guides listeners in creating a setting for their very own mystery story. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Bugs and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip
29 min 14 November 2022Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so what better time to listen or re-listen to this very special, 4-episode, Story Pirates-produced podcast, starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck! Make this show a holiday tradition for your family by listening together and trying to spot the different Story Pirates’ voices throughout! Listen and
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2022
46 min 22 November 2022The world’s greatest DJ who is also a worm returns to help provide the soundtrack to your holiday travels!
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Arts Educators Save the World (feat. Cecily Strong)
47 min 28 November 2022Executive produced by Story Pirates Studios, we’re proud to share another episode of Arts Educators Save The World, a show for gronwups who believe in arts education. In this episode, Cecily Strong talks with an important arts mentor from her life. If you like it, you can hear more episodes right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Story Creation Zone: Make Your Own Holiday Cards with Peter and Nimene - Preview
6 min 19 December 2022Make a holiday card for someone special in your life with this handy activity from Nimene and Peter. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Imagication: Happy New Year - Preview
13 min 29 December 2022In this preview of a brand new episode of Imagication, 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! For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Fixed-up Fairy Tales: The Live Stream - Preview
8 min 5 January 2023In this preview of a brand new bonus series, ‘Fixed-Up Fairy Tales,’ kid authors take the most beloved fairy tales of all time and make them their own. Featuring a brand new story, “The Live Stream,” written by Jordynn, an 11 year old from Colorado. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Smash Boom Best: Ghosts Vs. Zombies (feat. PETER!)
38 min 20 April 2023Today we’re thrilled to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Smash Boom Best. And guess what - it features our very own Peter! It’s GHOSTS vs. ZOMBIES! Peter battles comedian and host of Forever Ago, Joy Dolo, in this un-boo-lievable battle. Who will win? Ghoulish ghosts? Or zealous zombies? Lurch over to smashboom.org and vote for the spooky creature YOU think won!
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Uncle Gramhog
17 min 27 April 2023Have you ever had an extended family member that you really love, and you love when they come to visit, but then they do something really…unexpected? Like, they eat all your donuts? If so, you’re going to appreciate today’s new story, written by Molly and Aine, two 10 year olds from Ireland.
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Story Creation Zone: Escape From Sharks with Rolo and Smitty - Preview
8 min 1 May 2023Grab some paper and something to write or draw with, because in this preview of a brand new interactive bonus episode, Rolo guides listeners in creating thrilling, edge-of-your-seat stories. For the full episode, join Creator Club today and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free versions of regular episodes, discounts and exclusive access to events with Story Pirates Podcast hosts. Grownups, go to storypirates.com/podcast to learn more.
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Sassy and Her Saxophone
19 min 4 May 2023Have you ever had the urge to play a musical instrument for all of the world to hear? If so, you’ll relate to today’s new story by an 11 year old from Massachusetts named Gabriella.
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Toast
17 min 11 May 2023Imagine waking up one morning and everything has changed. Or maybe not everything, but one specific thing has changed, and it’s…everywhere. What if that thing was…toast? That’s exactly what happens in today’s new story, written by a 10 year old from Wisconsin named Brayden.
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A Cheesy Mystery
18 min 18 May 2023In most detective stories, we get to follow the adventures of hard-nosed private eyes who seem to be the smartest ones in the room. Today’s story, written by a 12-year-old from Texas named Maxiliano, is NOT like most detective stories.
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Taste the Turf
17 min 25 May 2023Today’s new story, written by 9 year old Silas from Pennsylvania, is about following your dreams. Even if your dream is to be a hamster that plays college football.
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Groovy Game Show
17 min 1 June 2023Have you ever found yourself suddenly on a nonsensical game show as a contestant and everyone seems to know what’s going on except you? Whether you have or not, you’ll definitely enjoy today’s new story from 11 year old Gracie in Canada.
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The Dog Jelly Bean Shop
16 min 8 June 2023Have you ever heard of a courtroom drama? You know, where lawyers are always yelling “objection,” and the judge bangs her gavel while screaming “order in the court!”? If you like that kind of thing, you’re going to love today’s new story from 10 year old Jacob in California.
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Birds Do Funny Stuff
15 min 15 June 2023Have you ever had a dream that felt like real life? Or have you ever had a real life that felt like a dream? Even if you haven’t, it’s a pretty fun thing to tell a story about, like in today’s new story, by 6 year old Baker from Washington.
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The Mysterious Smartboard Ghost
17 min 22 June 2023Have you ever heard of a haunted house? How about a haunted graveyard? Or perhaps a haunted forest? Well, what about a haunted…smartboard? Like the kid detective in today’s new story, from 9 year-old Portia from Virginia, you just might have to see it to believe it.
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Twin Birthday
15 min 29 June 2023Have you ever wanted to meet someone so badly that you’d do almost anything to make it happen? In today’s new story, written by a 9 year old from California named Lilou, a couple of twins do exactly that.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s 4th of July Mixtape 2023
47 min 3 July 2023It’s time for another summertime mixtape from the world’s most famous DJ who is also a worm, featuring a bunch of your favorite Story Pirates tunes.
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The Floor is Llamas
17 min 13 July 2023Have you ever heard of a ‘parody’? It’s a kind of storytelling where the writer takes something from the real world, and then they imitate it while making some of the details bigger, funnier or exaggerated. Today’s new story, by two siblings from Canada named Bohdi and Rose, is a perfect example.
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The Bad Guy That Does Good Thing
17 min 20 July 2023From 8 year old Aya in New York comes a story about how sometimes, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do the right thing. Even when you’re a bad guy.
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Burrito Surprise
18 min 27 July 2023From 8 year old Alexandra in Virginia comes a story about a woman whose selfish actions come back to haunt her in the form of a big surprise.
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Fire Philip
17 min 3 August 2023Have you ever heard of a ‘tall tale,’ a fantastical story about folk heroes like Johnny Appleseed or Paul Bunyon? Well, today’s new story, from an 8-year-old in Colorado named Arthur, is a new kind of tall tale, about a folk hero who just happens to be a kid.
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Buying a New House
18 min 10 August 2023In today’s brand new story, by 11 year old Zaley in Oklahoma, a family finds house hunting to be way weirder than they expected.
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The Reflection Revolution
17 min 17 August 2023In today’s brand new story by 8 year old Orion in Colorado, a boy reflects on his relationship with his own reflection.
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The Tree That Walked
16 min 24 August 2023Trees: we love them and we need them. But could it be that we underestimate them? In this brand new story by Wyatt, a 9 year old from Vermont, one tree does something that no one thought was possible.
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The Trip You Never Get to Go On
17 min 31 August 2023Waiting can be hard, especially if you’ve been waiting all year for an amazing trip to a theme park. Today’s brand new story, by Oscar and Miles from Colorado, shows just how painful that kind of waiting can be.
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DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Back to School Mixtape 2023
41 min 4 September 2023Labor Day is here, and you know what that means: worms all around the world are headed back to school! Luckily, DJ Squirm-a-Lot has created the perfect playlist to help worms, and humans, get ready to learn.
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Season 6 Announcement + Deep Cuts
18 min 14 September 2023We’re so excited to announce that the new season of the Story Pirates Podcast is coming October 19th! We also have two of our favorite deep cuts from last season: “Now We’re Cooking With Butter” and “Cicada Party.”
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Idea Storm: Problems! Whoosh! Bang!
6 min 21 September 2023We’re off this week getting ready for Season 6, so here’s a taste of a series we’ve been releasing on the Creator Club feed. It’s called Idea Storm, and in it we give you ideas to try out in your own writing! Today’s idea is about how to introduce an exciting problem in your story. When you finish your stories, we’d love to see what you come up with! Grownups can submit stories at storypirates.com. And remember, we respond to every single story we receive! Show Notes: If you want to listen to any of the stories we played clips of today, go to Season 5, episode 11 for the story “The Dangerous Plumbers,” Season 5, episode 19 for the story “The Town of Snake Therapists,” and Season 5, episode 6 for the story “The Magician’s Accidents.”
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Spooky Season: Frankenstein
19 min 5 October 2023In this bonus episode, Story Pirate Eric interviews Frankenstein to help him decide what Eric should be for Halloween. Featuring one of our favorite spooky stories from the archives, “Zombies Ate My Homework!!!!!,” by an 11 year old from California named Paxton.
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Spooky Season: The Witch
16 min 12 October 2023In this bonus episode, Story Pirate Eric interviews a witch to help him decide what he should be for Halloween. Featuring one of our favorite spooky stories from the archives, “Boo!” by a 7 year old from Florida named Nora.
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Driving Bumblebees/The Bad Dog Who Was Smart (feat. Michael Urie)
40 min 26 May 2022The Story Pirates are back for season 5! In part 1 of the season premiere, the Story Pirates begin their journey to the center of the earth and meet the bearer of a very mysterious voice (Michael Urie)
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You Make No Sense!/The Chicken King (feat. Michael Urie)
42 min 2 June 2022In part 2 of the season 5 premiere, the Story Pirates meet the proprietor of a strange underground theme park (Michael Urie)
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Snakes and People/The Fish Person (feat. Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson)
41 min 9 June 2022As the Story Pirates begin to traverse the different underground layers of the earth, they encounter a dance party led by EDM-loving dinosaurs (Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson)
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The Secret Theme Park/Ryan in Rhinebeck Grows Rhubarb (feat. Krysta Rodriguez)
33 min 16 June 2022Smitty becomes an official member of the Story Pirates, but is surprised to see what exactly that entails
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All Because I Bit My Knee/Cat That Can Spell
37 min 23 June 2022Meghan discovers crystals
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The Prince-ess/The Magician’s Accidents (feat. Rivkah Reyes)
37 min 30 June 2022Peter and Nimene swap personalities
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Lala/Laugh Day (feat. Lou Wilson)
33 min 14 July 2022When Loofah takes the day off, a stunt performer (Lou Wilson) is hired to fill in
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The Starfish/The Package (feat. Dan Mintz)
36 min 21 July 2022When her diamond headphones go missing, Meghan recruits a hard-boiled detective (Dan Mintz) to solve the mystery
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The Tree With a Love For a Mountain/Infamous
34 min 28 July 2022Baby With a Mustache has an identity crisis
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The Mismatched Puzzle Piece/The Sad Queen (feat. Cecily Strong)
37 min 4 August 2022A professional glassblower (Cecily Strong) discovers Eric’s natural talent and tries to convince him to go pro
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The Dangerous Plumbers/The Bike That Is a Car
37 min 11 August 2022The Story Pirates create an extremely popular underground car wash
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A Little Girl Was Feeling Blue/Cicada Party (feat. Ryan Gaul)
31 min 18 August 2022A shady salesman (Ryan Gaul) tries to sell the Story Pirates some sunshine in a box
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Alf the Alligator's Tea Night/The Journey
38 min 25 August 2022The Story Pirates record solo podcasts
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The Test/The Case of the Spilling Hot Chocolate (feat. Fergie L. Philippe)
34 min 1 September 2022Rolo and Smitty’s secret past is revealed
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Brain Pirates/Camel Humps
38 min 15 September 2022Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking warrior, explores another side of himself
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The Left Side of Time/The New Food: Fitix vs. Mosquito (feat. Oscar Montoya)
34 min 22 September 2022Peter and Lee discover an ancient cookie temple and its guardian (Oscar Montoya)
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Fainting/Madame Louis Garbatolle (feat. Jessica Lowe)
36 min 29 September 2022The Story Pirates encounter their very first tarot tarantula (Jessica Lowe)
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I Never Knew Tacos Were So Good!/Goats To Go
36 min 6 October 2022It’s harvest season for the Story Pirates and Lee plans a huge feast
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Now We’re Cooking With Butter/The Town of Snake Therapists (feat. Josh Radnor)
34 min 13 October 2022The Story Pirates accidentally wake an ancient, slumbering underground monster (Josh Radnor)
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How Do You Scare a Mermaid?/Chickening (feat. Busy Philipps)
32 min 20 October 2022A new restaurant gets ready to open with a nervous proprietor (Busy Philipps)
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A Barking Election/The Always Lost Werewolf (feat. Erika Henningsen)
34 min 3 November 2022Rolo is (almost) driven to madness by a spot
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I Don’t Think So Day/The Squirrel Astronaut (feat. Kimmy Shields)
38 min 10 November 2022Rachel and her beach pigs stumble upon an idyllic, underground small town and a very welcoming ambassador (Kimmy Shields)
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Too Many T-Rexes/The Opera (It's Not Boring This Time!)
35 min 17 November 2022Eric and Nimene enter the Underground Racing Invitational
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Zombie Pups/The Particular Pigeon (feat. Stephanie Park)
31 min 1 December 2022The Story Pirates have a spa day
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The Story of King Pineapple/Stonecliffs! (feat. Abby Trott)
36 min 8 December 2022The Story Pirates meet an underground restaurateur (Abby Trott) who serves a rare delicacy
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The Hanukkah Ghost/The Dragon That Just Wanted Hair (feat. Seth Meyers)
35 min 15 December 2022Sports agent Chip McFoddlesworth (Seth Meyers) discovers Lee and Peter have an aptitude for the game of dirtball
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Why You Should Never Feed a Potato Chip to a Kangaroo/The Never Ending Story Story
39 min 12 January 2023Meghan creates a tech company for Nimene’s inventions
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!Beard Quest!/The New Class Pet (feat. Zoe Jarman)
37 min 19 January 2023The Story Pirates get a visit from their dentist (Zoe Jarman)
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Old Man Homer/The Very Grown Up Place (feat. members of Mipso and Jess McKenna)
30 min 26 January 2023In part 1 of our thrilling season finale, the only thing that stands between the Story Pirates and a return home to their native NYC is the dastardly Silica Googenheim (Jess McKenna)
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The Dancing Cupcake/The Portals (feat. Sara Bareilles and Mykal-Michelle Harris)
37 min 2 February 2023In part 2 of our season finale, the Story Pirates execute an elaborate heist to save their ship from Henrietta Hudson (Mykal-Michelle Harris), the biggest name in NYC tow trucks
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Announcement: We’re Not Going Away/Peter’s Imaginary Vacation
13 min 9 February 2023Season 5 may be over, but the Story Pirates are not going away! Starting Thursday, 2/16, we’re releasing a brand new story every week until the debut of season 6 later this year. Listen for all the details after Peter goes on a LENGTHY imaginary vacation to make up for the one he’s not getting in real life.
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Why To Respect Your Elders
19 min 16 February 2023Season 5 may be over, but the Story Pirates are not going away! Until the debut of season 6 later this year, we are releasing a brand new story every week. This week, we bring you a story about the terrifying truth behind a common phrase, written by a 10 year old from Oregon named Ryan. For more from the Story Pirate, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Detective Kathren Cat
16 min 23 February 2023This week, we bring you a mystery story about the disappearance of a pretty precious popstar poster, written by a 10 year old from Texas named Veda. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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The Gift That Never Stops Giving
14 min 2 March 2023This week, we bring you a story about finding the right gift for someone special in your life. Or rather, the right gifts (plus infinity). Brought to you by a 9 year old from California named Malina. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Don’t Send a Popcorn Kernel into Space
18 min 9 March 2023This week, we bring you a story about smart technology that’s, perhaps, a bit too smart for its own good written by a 9 year old from Texas named Seamus. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Ah, Save Me! The Entire Class Has a Crush On Me! Take Me Home Mommy, Take Me Home Daddy! (feat. Stephanie Hsu)
10 min 14 March 2023In honor of our good friend and longtime Story Pirate company member Stephanie Hsu’s Oscar nomination for ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ we present a previously unreleased Early Years live recording from February 2013 of a legendary story written by a 2nd grader from Virginia named Erica. In it, Stephanie stars as a peculiar girl named Colorado Michigan. Enjoy, listeners, and congratulations, Steph! We love you!
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The Shoe Problem
18 min 16 March 2023Today’s new story takes us to the Great Shoe Forest, where an ancient grudge between shoes and socks is brought to life by 6 year old Rowan from Pennsylvania. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/podcast
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Oh Rats!
16 min 23 March 2023Today’s new story, by a 7 year old from New Jersey named Alexandra, explores the never-ending real estate struggles between mice and humans.
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