Nimene and Lee discover a curious house and its even more curious proprietor (Glo Tavarez). Featuring two new stories: “Penny the Multi-Talented Girl”, about a girl who does everything well and her search for a true friend, written by Mia, a 9 year old from the UK, and “Husbordes”, a story about a mad scientist who manages to combine hoverboards and husbands, written by a 14 year old from Texas named Olivia. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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Lord Eric Half-Elven, champion of the weak and all around cool dude, rallies his compatriots to slay the Great Serpent. Featuring two new stories: “The Birthday Fiasco”, about a string of birthday gift robberies that can only be foiled by the Animal Buddies, written by Carmella, age 7 in Canada, and “The Backwards Hat”, a story about what happens when a magic top hat turns everything topsy-turvy, written by Milo, age 10 in California. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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Rachel and Siegfried unknowingly compete with each other's chair-building startups. Featuring two new stories: “The Mosquito Chef”, about a mosquito who can’t stop eating other bugs, written by Shalva, age 9, Adiv, age 7, and Elena, age 9, from Illinois, and “Suing Dinos”, a story about a dinosaur dentist who is accused of malpractice, written by siblings Olaniyi, age 10, and Olaiya, age 4, from New York. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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This week we’re throwing back to one of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives: the classic episode where the Story Pirates Podcast becomes the Johnny Blobfish Show! Originally aired March 11, 2021.

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We're taking a rest for the holiday break, but in the meantime we wanted to share one of our favorite shows: Smash Boom Best! Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. 
In today's debate is a fun-filled face-off between two timeless playground favorites. It’s Tag vs. Hide and Seek! Story Pirate, improviser and motion capture actor Nick Kanellis will demonstrate speed and agility for Team Tag while Story Pirate Peter McNerney will use stealth and strategy for Team Hide and Seek. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? 
Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won! Follow Smash Boom Best wherever you get your podcasts. 

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

The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, January 23rd @ 7pm ET

Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub

All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

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It’s National Referee Day (again) and the Story Pirates are determined to show Smitty a good time. Featuring two new stories: “The Horrible Pizza,” a flashback-laden chronicle of the unlikely origins of a mythic pizza shop, written by Kiaan and Haley, two siblings from California, and “Demons,” a cautionary tale about what happens to many (most?) families when they go on vacation together, written by an 8 year old from Missouri named Ira. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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The crew discovers a world traveler (Matt Oberg) who believes it’s still the year 1999. Featuring two new stories: “Bob’s Impossible Pants”, a song about a cursed pair of pants with significant upside, written by Iris, a 9 year old from Massachusetts, and “The Weird Inventor”, a story about a creative builder who has trouble getting others to see his vision, written by an 11 year old from Texas named William. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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Just in time for your holiday travel, DJ Squirm-a-Lot has a brand new mixtape! This year, he’s flying the friendly skies for a Thanksgiving on the beach.

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Rachel and Nimene face their fears while playing haunted mini-golf. Featuring two new stories: “Clem and Gemp’s Camp”, a story about two outdoor enthusiasts who anger the camping gods, written by Parker, a 7 year old from Arizona, and “Super Banana Man”, about a negligent scientist who leaves his grow ray accessible to a plucky banana, written by a 13 year old from Illinois named Lia. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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The Story Pirates begin their roadtrip to StoryTellerCon. Featuring two new stories: ‘Alligator Droppings’, a story about a very fancy breakfast. dish that isn’t what it sounds like (or is it?), written by Jocelyn, a 10 year old from Canada, and ‘Bees in the Ballot Box’, a story about the importance of voting even when there are bunch of bees around, written by a 9 year old from Virginia named Trevor. Peter and Lee also sit down with Nimene to read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love.

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Welcome back to season 8 of the Story Pirates Podcast! In this first episode, the Story Pirates receive an intriguing invitation and meet a new adversary. Featuring two new stories: ‘The Bed’, a song about an exhausted doctor just looking for somewhere to nap, written by Bentley, a 9 year old from New York, and ‘Do Not Disturb’, a story about one girl’s unending quest to keep her family out of her bedroom, written by a 9 year old from Virginia named Mallory. We also debut our new segment ‘Story Love’ where Lee and Peter read and discuss more stories written by kids with a special guest: the incredible actor Alison Pill.

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Coming November 6th, it's the 8th season of the Story Pirates Podcast!

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The Story Pirates Podcast is back for season 8 starting November 6th! New stories, new songs and new adventures with the Story Pirates crew. Tune in next week for our season 8 trailer!

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Almost any kind of creature is cute when it?s a baby, right? But what about Werewolves? Written by two siblings from Minnesota named Blake and Park. 

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We?ve done a lot of stories about stinky cheese, but today?s story has the stinkiest cheese yet. Written by a 10 year old from Canada named Eleanor. 

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Today?s brand new story is dedicated to all the picky eaters out there. Written by Henry, a 10 year old from California. 

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Did you know that some people actually go to the gym at midnight? Today?s new story is about one such person. Written by Naomi, age 10, and Max, age 7, from Canada.

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Today?s bonus episode features a brand new story about a boy who grows an orange tree in his stomach, which provides all sorts of unique business opportunities! Written by a 9 year old from Uganda named Elias. 

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Today?s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club, as well as a very special edition of Roll Call with Bryan and Neil from the incredible band Koo Koo!

The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, October 10th @ 7pm ET

Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub

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Let?s go back to school with the world?s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm!

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Welcome to a new series called ?Buried Treasure? where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we?re revisiting the classic episode where the Story Pirates visit a planet that just wants us to hang out and have some fun. Originally aired May 7, 2020.

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Welcome back to Buried Treasure, where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we?re revisiting a classic episode where the Story Pirates visit the Isle of Monsters for the very first time. Originally aired April 18, 2019.

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Welcome back to Buried Treasure, where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we?re revisiting a classic episode when Rachel took her very first trip to that place where someone has to stand inside that bucket that?s really high up and look through the lookie loo so that if they see land they can scream ?land ho!?. Originally aired January 25, 2018.

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On a trip to Washington, D.C., Bridget and Ryan take this question from Oliver in Illinois: Why do different countries use different currencies? There?s the U.S. dollar, the Mexican peso and Japanese yen, just to name a few. This week, we?ll explain why so many countries decided to make their own type of money. And we meet the ghost of Alexander Hamilton, who has an important money lesson to share ? through song.

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Welcome to a new series called ?Buried Treasure? where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we?re revisiting the first episode of season 2, which features two classic songs as well as the story of how Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking warrior helped the Story Pirates take to the skies. Originally aired January 31st, 2019.

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Do you know the REAL story behind Mount Rushmore? Find out in today?s new story, written by Rorey, Ryan, and Larsen from North Carolina.

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Today?s new story is about two things that should never go together: gum and dogs. By Kathryn, an 8 year old from Nebraska.

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Today?s brand new story is about Gorblefunks. What?s a Gorblefunk? You?re about to find out, but believe me, YOU NEED a Gorblefunk. You need one NOW. Written by two brothers from Eswatini named Nicolas & Daniel.

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Have you ever had a very weird substitute teacher? How about a very weird substitute teacher who is a purple hot dog? That?s exactly what happens in today?s brand new story, by 9 year old Clara in Colorado.

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

The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, July 18th @ 12pm ET.  Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub

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It?s time to celebrate summer with the world?s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm and a slammin? playlist of your favorite Story Pirates songs.

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Welcome to a world-shattering, must-be-heard-to-be-believed crossover episode between your two favorite podcasts: Story Pirates and Wow in the World! Featuring a brand new story by a 9 year old from Pennsylvania named Alice. 

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Have you ever noticed that narrators are pretty much control freaks? This week?s author, a 9 year old from Oklahoma named Belle, sure has!

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Have you ever wondered where crop circles come from? Well, today?s brand new story has the answer! Written by a 12 year old from California named Logan. 

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Season finale, part 2. Nimene accidentally brings to life thousands of characters from different stories the Story Pirates have performed over the years. Featuring two new stories: ?Traffic, a Nightmare,? a song about how long two kids had to sit in the car in order to reach the ice cream store, written by Jethro, an 8 year old from New York, and ?The Knight Who Couldn?t Guard the Castle,? a story about an inept guard who single handedly destroys the security of a fortress, written by a 9 year old from New York named Grace. 

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Season finale, part 1. The Story Pirates return to the Isle of Monsters to gather a rare substance they need to power the ship. Featuring two new stories: ?Butt Rat,? a story about an unlikely superhero, written by Liliana and Oliver, two siblings from Nevada, and ?Who Turned Out the Lights??, a story about a dad who refuses to call a professional electrician, written by a 10 year old from California named Indira. 

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Have you ever wondered how you could improve communication around the kingdom that you rule? Find out in a brand new story, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Grace.

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Eric discovers a mysterious book. Featuring two new stories: ?The Ghost That Launched a Business,? a terrifying tale about entrepreneurship, written by Jesse, a 9 year old from the UK, and ?Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig, Not the Famous Ancient Roman Dude, But This Rodent Thinks Otherwise,? a story about how our names sometimes shape who we are inside, written by a 9 year old from Illinois named Scottie. 

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The Story Pirates discover a castaway (Kyle Gordon) who is stranded on a deserted island with his only friend, Stick (also Kyle Gordon). Featuring two new stories: ?Gerald the Wizard,? a story about the lowly servant to a zombie king who risks it all to save the kingdom, written by Beckham, a 14 year old from Utah, and ?The Scaredy Ghost Cat,? the tale of a showdown between a spectral cat and a flatulent dog, written by an 11 year old from Ohio named Henry. 

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Bok bok bok bok bok bok bok. Bok. And THAT is all you need to know about today?s episode, written by a 10 year old from China named John.

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In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates reveal the winner of the Dreamworks? Gabby?s Dollhouse contest and thank everyone who sent in a story.

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Whether you vacation or staycation, Spring Break is the perfect time for another incredible, groundbreaking mixtape from the world?s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm.

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Peter turns into a goose. Featuring two new stories: ?The Spy Who Couldn?t Lie,? a story about a secret agent who fails to dissemble, written by Ezra, a 13 year old from Alabama, and ?Dad Jokes Take Over the World,? a story about an affliction of unfunny humor that covers the globe, written by siblings Noah, age 13, and Amira, age 10, from Ontario.

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It?s Gift Day! The holiday where you give gifts, get gifts and just sort of generally celebrate the idea of GIFTS! Featuring two new stories: ?The Evil Bunny,? a story about the surprising origins of the Easter Bunny, written by Peter, a 13 year old from Massachusetts, and ?20 Eucalyptus Leaves,? about an echidna who learns the value of collaboration from a paddle of Platypuses, written by an 11 year old from Australia named Tamar.

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

The next Create a Story session is coming up on Thursday, April 24th @ 7pm ET. 

Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on April 24th and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub

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Rachel starts a book club! Featuring two new stories: ?The Little Man Who Powers Your Washing Machine,? a song about surprising origin of everyone?s favorite domestic appliance, written by Annabelle, an 11 year old from the UK, and ?Squirrel Times News Paper,? about a storied rodential journalistic institution facing an uncertain future, written by a 9 year old from England named Jackie. 

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What if expressions started coming to life whenever we said them? Would that be fun? Or?weird? Find out in today?s brand new story, written by a 10 year from Idaho named Rhetta.

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The Story Pirates celebrate the most popular and definitely well-known holiday of the year, Referee Day! Featuring two new stories: ?My Dad?s Sneezes,? a story about a cataclysmic paternal sneeze that causes the entire town to take cover, written by Betty, a 10 year old from the UK, and ?Floating Hair,? a story about a phantom hairpiece that tries to undermine one kid?s confidence, written by a 9 year old from New Jersey named Azariah.

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Announcing a special collaboration with the fantastic show Gabby?s Dollhouse!  We?re looking for kid-written stories about ?failing fantastically.? We'll choose one story to adapt for a special Gabby?s Dollhouse-themed bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast and EVERY story that?s submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement for its kid author. Parents or guardians can send in your kids? stories today at storypirates.com. Grownups, Gabby?s Dollhouse is available to watch now on Netflix.

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