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Original stories released each week for kids and families, perfect for car rides, bedtime, or unwinding at home.
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Original stories for kids and families, suitable for all ages. New episodes every week! Story Quest episodes are perfect stories for the car, bedtime stories, or as a way to unwind. Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscribers get access to over 300 stories, ad free episodes and early access to new stories too. In Spotify you'll get video episodes as well. You'll also be supporting the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- Fun Kids
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 10 min
- Episodes
- 137
- Topics
- Stories For Kids
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Episodes
137 episodes
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Firefighters Save the Lady's Dog
12 min 26 August 2026This week's Story Quest is a thrilling case for a dog.. that might lead to an unexpected find! Firefighter Ruby Patel and her crew are called out to rescue a small dog stranded high atop a house roof. The dramatic rescue mission quickly turns chaotic as the slippery pup leads the firefighters on a tricky chase across the tiles. Once the dog is safely back on the ground, an unexpected discovery reveals the real, hilarious reason behind the animal's roof-top antics
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The Mystery of the T-Rex fossil
12 min 23 August 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we head to a museum which becomes haunted after a T-Rex tooth goes missing! Will finding the missing fossil restore normailty or will it unlock a darker secret? 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Roller World
12 min 19 August 2026In this week's Story Quest, we head to Roller World! There's a mysterious standstill in the strange place, as shared roller skates across the city suddenly lock up and refuse to roll Young detective Lucy and her pun-loving friend Will follow a trail of clues into maintenance tunnels to uncover who is sabotaging the wheels. They discover the surprising motive behind the chaos and work to restore movement to the city through a clever compromise
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The Great Sea Revenge
10 min 16 August 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we dive under the ocean! Deep under the sea, there's revenge brewing with a giant sea monster called a Kraken Can the evil pirate Blackthorn survive when his pirate ship is attacked by a whole ocean of Kraken monsters?
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The Turtle With No Shell
11 min 12 August 2026In this week's Story Quest we meet a strange shell-less turtle who arrives at a vibrant reef, bewildering the local sea creatures with its unusual way of surviving A well-meaning hermit crab sets out to craft the perfect replacement shell to keep the newcomer safe Through their efforts to help him, the reef animals learn a valuable lesson about individuality and what safety truly means
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The Mystical Mountain
9 min 9 August 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we join a race across a magical mountain.. the winner gets a very special prize!
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The Power Thief
10 min 4 August 2026When a sinister villain known as the Power Thief uses a mechanical spy-bug to breach their protective dome and kidnap their youngest friend, Becky, superpowers Lily and Bella must leave their hidden sanctuary to track him down Armed with magical silver rings that grant them control over plants and illusions, the girls and their levitating cat embark on a rescue mission deep into a dangerous rocky canyon To save Becky and rescue the forest, the trio must unite their unique abilities to confront the villain and banish him from their world forever
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The Fairy Curse
8 min 2 August 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, a princess makes the mistake of being rude to a fairy! Then, she gets cursed for a 100 years Can any of the brave knights of the realm break the curse and save the princess? 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Ninja Who Couldn't Fight
11 min 28 July 2026When an army of noisy mechanical iron giants threatens the ultra-quiet village of Shush, the legendary Midnight Shadow Ninja Clan finds their fierce fighting styles completely useless against the solid metal foes The village's only hope rests on eight-year-old Toby, a gentle ninja misfit who cannot bring himself to punch or kick, but excels at origami, baking, and super-sensitive listening By using his extraordinary ears to diagnose the robots' mechanical flaws, Toby sets out to save his home using a bottle of salad oil and a batch of incredibly sticky honey-toffee cakes 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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Scowl the Discontented Owl
8 min 26 July 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we find a very grumpy owl who is furious over the sleeping habits of his forest friends Can Scowl FINALLY get a good sleep? Or is he doomed to an eternity of restless nights?
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The Haunted Mansion of Tagretar
12 min 21 July 2026When twelve-year-old Rowan ignores local warnings to explore the allegedly haunted Mansion of Tagretar, he discovers a spectacular world of enchanted art, twisting corridors, and a surprisingly polite ghost However, his intrusion accidentally triggers a magical defense system, unleashing a terrifying creature made of living shadow that threatens to destroy the structure To survive, Rowan must team up with the mansion's eccentric residents, uncover the true source of its power, and solve a centuries-old mystery before the building collapses
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Dragon in the Habadashery
8 min 19 July 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we meet Sarah and Sally who make a shocking discovery in their Great Grandfather's Habadashery Nestled in the fabrics is a DRAGON! 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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Super Smelly Aliens Invade the Planet
12 min 15 July 2026When a race of super-smelly aliens invades London to steal gold and terraform Earth into a giant stink-bomb, the city's only hope is twelve-year-old Alfie Spriggs Fortunately, Alfie possesses secret superpowers that allow him to fly and turn invisible, provided he can hold his breath against the terrible stench He must infiltrate the main spaceship, uncover the aliens' unexpected weakness, and save the planet before his air runs out
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Aliens in the Amazon
10 min 12 July 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we head DEEP into the rainforest. A Youtuber stumbles across a group of aliens when exploring the Amazon jungle! 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Wishing Tree
11 min 7 July 2026In this week's Story Quest, we discover everyone can help a wish come true. Twelve-year-old Sam discovers a hidden world of hopes when he finds an ordinary-looking tree in a Hammersmith supermarket car park covered in hundreds of handwritten wishes After befriending a girl named Ruby whose family faces eviction, the duo decides to spread the word about the tree, sparking a massive wave of community kindness that begins bringing the wishes to life As the community steps up to help one another, Sam uncovers a mysterious secret about an old man in a yellow raincoat, suggesting there might be real magic behind the tree after all
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When the Giraffe Met The Dolphin
10 min 5 July 2026In this week's Story Quest, we meet Lizzie, an adventurous museum goer. Suddenly, she finds herself unexpectedly transported to a magical realm with Sassy the Dolphin and Jilly the Giraffe, both museum exhibits brought to life Together, they embark on a quest to find a magical gem to return Lizzie home
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The Mysterious Pegasus
12 min 30 June 2026This week, we head off on a magical adventure with a curious boy, and a flying horse Ben Carter is a clever, dreamy twelve-year-old who discovers an extraordinary, rainbow-coloured Pegasus named Delilah hiding out on the roof of a grubby, ordinary Hammersmith car park Delilah reveals she has magical mastery over the elements, but she actively hides from mysterious "Collectors" who she believes want to control and imprison her When black helicopters track her down, Delilah and Ben flee into a high-stakes aerial chase across London, unaware that an escalating crisis ahead will force them to learn the true identity of her pursuers
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Deep Blue Sea Dungeon
11 min 28 June 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we meet Smudge, a mischievous water pixie who is avoided by everyone due to her pranks After a prank on the Sea King, she explores the forbidden Deep Blue Sea Dungeon and accidentally awakens a monstrous guardian. 📖On Story Quest Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Egg Who Went On A Journey
10 min 23 June 2026This week, we go on an adventure with an egg! Edgar is a highly curious egg who refuses to sit still in his henhouse and become breakfast, longing instead to see what lies out in the wider world After rolling out of his nest, he embarks on a chaotic and dangerous journey across the village, hitching rides on a cart and narrowly escaping a hungry crow When a kind little girl rescues him from a kitchen table, Edgar is placed in a safe garden nest where he faces the ultimate test of his adventurous spirit 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Crazy Teacher
9 min 21 June 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we head to Maplewood Primary School The new teacher, Mr. Whizbang, is super weird but super fun! He wears bright clothes and tells amazing stories that everyone loves—except Commander X, a student who can fly and always wears a cape When Mr. Whizbang gives a strange homework assignment, Commander X discovers magical spell books that explain all the crazy stories What secrets is Mr. Whizbang hiding? 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners
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The Ceetah Who Couldn't Run
12 min 16 June 2026In this week's Story Quest, we meet Chika A unique cheetah born on the golden plains who cannot run, causing him to spend his time walking, observing, and learning the land intimately instead When a devastating wildfire sweeps across the savannah, the terrified herds panickingly flee from the advancing flames In the midst of the chaos, Chika must rely on his deep, unmatched knowledge of the terrain and his patient mind to help the animals survive the crisis
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The Monster on Top of the Bed
8 min 15 June 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we move into a spooky old house with Kaz We've all heard of monsters UNDER the bed.. what happens when she finds a monster on top of the bed?!
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The Four Solitaire Cards
13 min 10 June 2026This week's Story Quest takes us into space! Living on the colony planet Calder Minor, Orin Hale struggles with the "loud" silence of being alone until he is gifted an old deck of solitaire cards At four critical moments, specific cards seem to "help" him find his voice, courage, and way home Orin eventually realizes that the cards are a reminder that even when playing a game by himself, he is never truly alone
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The Dragon Who Attacked A Village
12 min 8 June 2026This week, in our Story Quest Classic, we visit the kingdom of Arcania The village is ravaged by the dragon Winter, who, after centuries without sleep, terrorizes the land What could possibly stop the dragon and save the village?
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Ruby and the Rainbows
11 min 3 June 2026In this week's Story Quest.. we jump into a magical land of colour! After meeting a talking cloud named Cumulo, a young girl named Ruby is transported to a vibrant secret kingdom hidden within a rainbow She discovers the world is being consumed by "The Grey," a gloom created by people forgetting how to imagine magic and wonder Entrusted with a legendary crystal paintbrush, Ruby must find a way to restore the fading colours before her new friends' world vanishes forever
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The Panda Who Fell From The Clouds
10 min 1 June 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we meet a panda named Bao Bun, who calls himself Action Panda, and becomes excited about doing amazing stunts after seeing a circus show Even though others doubt him because he’s usually clumsy, he quickly learns to juggle hedgehogs and gets famous with the help of his friend, Lucy But when Action Panda tries to fly using bamboo wings, his big plans go wrong
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Super Frog and the Giant Flies
10 min 26 May 2026In this week's Story Quest, we have a potential, buzzing DISASTER! When a swarm of giant, hairy flies led by the villainous Dr. Buzzkill threatens to destroy the town of Wizzlewick, the heroic Super Frogs must deploy from their secret marsh headquarters to stop them Despite using high-tech gadgets like the Frog Pod and Sonic Croak Cannon, the amphibians struggle to defeat a massive "Mega Fly" robot that begins crushing buildings The fate of the town hangs in the balance until an unexpected discovery by a young girl reveals the simple, sweet motivation behind the insects' destructive behavior
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The Little Kind Wolf
11 min 25 May 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we meet Roxy She's a gentle wolf banished by his pack for being a vegetarian, encounters a group of cheetah cubs who initially fear him due to his species Despite their initial hesitation, they become friends, and Roxy invites them to a party with other vegetarian animals
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The Lego House
10 min 20 May 2026In this week's Story Quest, you can step INSIDE something TINY While building a massive, highly detailed Lego house on a rainy Saturday, Oscar and Hallie are suddenly shrunk and transported inside their own creation by mysterious glowing blue bricks The siblings enjoy exploring their miniature masterpiece until their family cat, Mr. Pickles, discovers them and begins a terrifying, destructive hunt through the Lego rooms Faced with giant paws and crashing walls, the children must find a way to escape the "monster" and return to their true size before the house is completely demolished
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The Horses Reflection
10 min 18 May 2026In this week's Story Quest Classic, we head to a tranquil valley to meet a young horse named Spark He feels out of place due to his unusual appearance and mysterious abilities, which lead to teasing from the other horses One day, he meets a strange creature who reveals that Spark is more special than he ever imagined As he learns to harness his powers, a dark force threatens the valley
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