Today we have a brand new story for you that features lots of dogs and literally hundreds of barks. So many barks that you may ask yourself, ?could they put in any more barks?? The answer is YES. Written by a 9 year old from Illinois named Paloma. Go to https://nordvpn.com/pirates -- our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan.

Peter chooses some of his favorite stories from the Story Pirates archives.

The Story Pirates meet a Wishing Wizard (Hannah Solow), resulting in a classic three wishes situation. Featuring two new stories: ?How to Make Grilled Peaches,? a story about the wildest and weirdest recipe you?ve ever heard, written by Hanna, a 9 year old from New York, and ?Peanut Butter Smoothies,? a story about a puppy who craves one delicious beverage over any other, written by a 9 year old from Vermont named Matilda.

Lee talks to John Legend about his new album for kids and families, his experience learning about music as a kid and some tips for how kids can write their own songs. Featuring two songs from John?s new album My Favorite Dream: ?L-O-V-E? and ?Always Come Back.?

A magnetic, musical manatee (John Legend) tries to convince the Story Pirates to form a marching band, but is he really who he says he is? Featuring two new stories: ?Butts,? a song about, well, butts, sung by Broadway star F. Michael Haynie and written by Malachy, a 7 year old from Pennsylvania, and ?The Audition,? a story about the trials and tribulations of putting on a brand new musical, written by a 10 year old from Massachusetts named Nora.  Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

In this full episode of Story Pirates? brand new show, Nimene creates a stirring hip-hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks? famous protest. Featuring an interview between New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay and a 6 year old named Stella. Every episode of Historical Records features a free extension activity at storypirates.com/historicalrecords If you like what you hear, subscribe to Historical Records today and tell a friend!

The Story Pirates take you to a world filled with dungeons and dragons, from the mind of a 10 year old dungeon master! Listen to part 2 by becoming a subscriber to Creator Club or by subscribing in Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also gain access to ad-free versions of episodes and special bonus episodes. Premium Creator Club members gain access to quarterly story-building video sessions with Peter and Lee! And don't forget to watch the original full adventure on our YouTube page, @StoryPirates

Right in time for your holiday road trips, DJ Squirm-a-Lot has a brand new mixtape for you! He?s also cooking up one of his delicious dirt pies for a pie baking contest!

Today we have a brand new story featuring a member of the animal kingdom that is both beautiful and incredibly weird looking: the Flamingo! Written by sisters Yasmina and Tamilla in New York.

We're proud to share an episode from the new season of Arts Educators Save the World, a show for grownups who believe in arts education. This episode features Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff. If you like it, you can hear more episodes right now by visiting artseducatorspodcast.com or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

Eric discovers a magic pen that brings his ideas to life. Featuring two new stories: ?The Mythical Hotdog Tradition,? about one hotdog?s journey up Mt. Frankfurter to discover his personal condiment, and a prequel to that story, ?The Origin of the Mythical Hotdog,? about how the Mythical Hotdog came to be in the first place, both written by an 11 year old from Pennsylvania named Keenan.

Superstar pop idol Skyler Twist (Catherine Cohen) brings her world famous Auras Tour to the Story Pirates ship. Featuring two new stories: ?Attack of the Paper Maché!?, about a school chemistry experiment gone wrong, written by Julian, a 9 year old from California, and ?What Happened to Our Sunscreen??, a story about a mischievous wizard with a mysterious new product called Moonscreen, written by twins from Ontario named Lena and Harriet.

Rolo and Baby with a Mustache compete in the 34th annual Story Pirates Mustache Competition. Featuring two new stories: ?Too Much Whipped Cream,? a song about what happens when one family goes overboard with their favorite dairy topping, written by Jesse, a 6 year old from Texas, and ?The Talking Towel,? a story about how hard it is to keep secrets, written by an 11 year old from Germany named Anna.  Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Lee orchestrates a showdown with a mysterious garden thief. Featuring two new stories: ?The Hockey Player Who Played the Ukulele,? a story about an athlete who changes professional hockey forever, written by Nolan, a 10 year old from California, and ?The Pumpkin Patch Mystery,? a story about a magical and strange land inside of a pumpkin, written by a 10 year old from the Oneida Nation named Nova. Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

Welcome back to Season 7! When last we saw the Story Pirates, they jumped into a magical picture frame to?who knows where! Today, we find out where. Featuring two brand new stories: ?The Completely Normal Frog,? a song that is in no way weird, we swear, written by Wyatt, a 10 year old from Vermont, and ?The Laughing Landline,? the story of a town that learns a valuable lesson from fading technology, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Fia. Grownups, you can access the ad-free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com/creatorclub, or subscribing right in Apple Podcasts.

The Story Pirates are back for Season 7 on Thursday, October 17th, 2024!

Hear ye, hear ye! The Story Pirates are announcing the coming of season 7 of their long-heralded podcast! Also, did you know that we have a brand new podcast that?s hosted by the one-and-only Nimene?! And executive produced by Questlove?! We?re thrilled to share with you today the very first episode of Historical Records. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at storypirates.com/historicalrecords

Today?s brand new story features one of our favorite storytelling devices: going back in time, then going back further in time, then even further, and then back to the future, er, the present. Written by Stanley, a 10 year old from California.

Lee and Peter announce a special story spark for season 7 in partnership with the Week Junior. Grownups, your family can try six issues of The Week Junior risk-free by visiting theweekjunior.com/storypirates

These days, it seems like they can make almost anything into a high-stakes competition, and today?s brand new story proves it! Written by Logan, a 12 year old from West Virginia.

We?re back with one of our favorite kinds of story: a detective story! Specifically, a detective story where the detective is always talking to himself (why do they insist on doing that?). Written by a 10 year old from Canada named Wimmy.

It?s back to school time and that means DJ Squirm-a-Lot, the world?s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm, is in need of a new look!

Today?s brand new story is about an space alien invasion where the aliens are so well-disguised, it?s hard for the people of earth to even know they?re being invaded! Written by Jack and Ellie, Age 11 from Virginia.

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

Today?s brand new story is for all you music lovers out there! And, all you TVs-smashing-through-your-ceiling lovers!  Written by Caroline, a 6 year old from Texas.

Don?t worry, today?s brand new story is NOT about a pizza that has birds as a topping, but it?s still suitably weird. Written by an 8 year old from New York named Jolee.

Today?s brand new story is about two impulsive siblings who meet, among other things, a weird wizard, a flying shoe and Joryfbob, the unintelligible banana. Written by Connor, a 12 year old from Tennessee.

Have you ever wanted to be famous? If so, you might want to take a listen to today?s brand new story by Amelia Jones, a 10 year old from New Hampshire.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (out now!), we?re throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot?s favorite mixtapes from years past. Find Key Change World wherever you stream music. It features 12 remixed and mastered hits from the Story Pirates Podcast, including ?The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread,? ?The Music Trials,? ?Zombie Pups,? ?Popsicle Sweater,? and so many more!

Today?s new story is about one of the scariest things we?ve ever heard of: a summer vacation that only lasts one day. Written by a 10 year old from Indiana named Nash.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (out now!), we?re throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot?s favorite mixtapes from years past. Find Key Change World wherever you stream music. It features 12 remixed and mastered hits from the Story Pirates Podcast, including ?The Alien That Discovered Banana Bread,? ?The Music Trials,? ?Zombie Pups,? ?Popsicle Sweater,? and so many more!

Do you like spaceships? What about when a spaceship goes haywire and things start breaking and alarms are going off and then whoever is driving the spaceship has to scramble to right the ship? Then you?re going to love today?s brand new story by Ally, age 13, in Kansas.

To celebrate our brand new album Key Change World (coming 7/19), we?re throwing back to some of DJ Squirm-a-Lot?s favorite mixtapes from years past.

Today?s new story is about a cool and delicious summer treat that causes the eater to become PUNishingly funny. Written by Mateo, age 6, in New York.

A brand new mixtape from the world?s greatest DJ who also happens to be a worm, the perfect soundtrack to your summer road trips, BBQ?s, pool parties and more! And grownups, pre-save our new album Key Change World at storypirates.com/podcast for a chance to win a personalized video from DJ Squirm-a-Lot for your kids!

Have you ever wondered what your superpower would be if YOU were a superhero? What if your superpower was something that you already have, and you just didn?t realize it? Today?s brand new story, written by Naomi, age 7, in Minnesota, is about a character who discovers just that.

Have you ever heard the saying ?babies grow up so fast?? Well it?s true! Except in today?s brand new story by a 7 year old in Florida named Charlie.

Today?s new story is about two of life?s great mysteries: magic and dads. Written by a nine year old from Washington DC named Amara.

There?s nothing like curling up with a good book, is there? Unless, maybe, those books come to life? Today?s brand new story comes to us from a nine year old in Michigan named Max.

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 July 20th at 1:30pm ET.  Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on July 20th 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!

Today we bring you the story of nachos who are intent on taking over the world, and the mom they claim as their queen, written by a 12 year old from Canada named Olivia.

We?re back with a new story every week until season 7 starts in the fall! Today we have for you the story of an auction gone wrong, written by 12 year old from Wisconsin named Liam.

In part 2 of our season finale, the Story Pirates find themselves at?the Beginning. Featuring two new stories: ?Chair Dances!?, a song about a group of siblings who dream of starring in a reality television show that features Broadway stars, written by Onni, a 13 year old from Massachusetts, and ?Spicy Noodles,? a story about a high stakes bet and the spiciest ramen anyone has ever tasted, written by a 9 year old from Canada named David. 

In part 1 of our season finale, the Story Pirates are pulled into a mysterious realm. Featuring two new stories: ?Lima Bean with a Limousine,? a song about an ambitious legume who spends a milli on new wheels, written by Noah, a 9 year old from Canada, and ?Giant Robot Particle on the Loose! And Now Aliens!?, a story about what happens when an intergalactic menace meets Minnesota nice, written by an 8 year old from Minnesota named Samantha. 

What happens when the town mayor forgets something very important every single day? And what happens when that very important thing is?wearing pants? Find out in today?s brand new story, by a 10 year old from Ontario, Canada named Iris.

Spring has sprung and so has a brand new mixtape from the world?s greatest DJ who also happens to be a worm.

A visit to a famous furniture store splits the Story Pirates into warring factions that behave a lot like they?re in a famous musical. Featuring two new stories: ?Llama?s Big Day,? where special guest Miguel Cervantes sings about a performing llama who learns their lines and cuts the cheese, by Frosina, a nine year old from Massachusetts, and ?Taste Testing New Live Tonight,? a story about a novice taste tester in a high stakes situation, by a 9 year old from California named Colton.

Rachel and Eric travel to a printer repair shop run by an eccentric printer repairwoman (Stephanie Hsu). Featuring two new stories: ?The Ultimate Cheese Event,? a story about the intersection of politics and dairy, written by Colin, a 13 year old from California, and ?Three Jobs for a Bear,? a story about a wild animal?s experience in the job market, written by a 9 year old from New York named Stella.

What happens when two arch enemies are literally stuck together for 10 whole weeks? Find out in today?s new story, written by a 10 year old from Australia named Kate.

Smitty and Nimene travel below New York City to a rat city run by a Rat Czar (Jo Firestone). Featuring two new stories: ?The Balloon That Never Stopped Floating,? a song about what would happen if a balloon drifted into outer space, written by Jack, a 6 year old from Tennessee, and ?The Honey of Revenge,? a story about bees taking matters into their own hands, written by a 12 year old from Oregon named Elsa.