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Story Pirates
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! Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
Episodes
Story PiratesSeason 6 Trailer
The Story Pirates Podcast is back for Season 6! Coming October 19th, listen to new episodes wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Story PiratesIdea Storm: Problems! Whoosh! Bang!
We’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…
Story PiratesSeason 6 Announcement + Deep Cuts
We’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…
Story PiratesDJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Back to School Mixtape 2023
Labor 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…
Story PiratesThe Trip You Never Get to Go On
Waiting 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…
Story PiratesThe Tree That Walked
Trees: 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…
Story PiratesThe Reflection Revolution
In today’s brand new story by 8 year old Orion in Colorado, a boy reflects on his relationship with his own reflection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Story PiratesBuying a New House
In today’s brand new story, by 11 year old Zaley in Oklahoma, a family finds house hunting to be way weirder than they expected. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Story PiratesFire Philip
Have 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…
Story PiratesBurrito Surprise
From 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. See…
Story PiratesThe Bad Guy That Does Good Thing
From 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. See…
Story PiratesThe Floor is Llamas
Have 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…
Story PiratesDJ Squirm-a-Lot’s 4th of July Mixtape 2023
It’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. See…
Story PiratesTwin Birthday
Have 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…
Story PiratesThe Mysterious Smartboard Ghost
Have 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…
Story PiratesBirds Do Funny Stuff
Have 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…
Story PiratesThe Dog Jelly Bean Shop
Have 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…
Story PiratesGroovy Game Show
Have 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…
Story PiratesTaste the Turf
Today’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…
Story PiratesA Cheesy Mystery
In 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…
Story PiratesToast
Imagine 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…
Story PiratesSassy and Her Saxophone
Have 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…
Story PiratesStory Creation Zone: Escape From Sharks with Rolo and Smitty - Preview
Grab 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…
Story PiratesUncle Gramhog
Have 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…
Story PiratesSmash Boom Best: Ghosts Vs. Zombies (feat. PETER!)
Today 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…
Story PiratesDJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Spring Break Mixtape 2023
Spring has sprung and so has another classic mixtape from the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Story PiratesThe Messed Up Pirate
Have you ever felt out of place? Like a fish outta water? Like a square peg in a round hole? Or maybe, like a kind-hearted pirate in a sea of bloodthirsty…
Story PiratesThe Mutant and the Model
Arianna, a 12 year old from New Hampshire, brings us today’s new story about an out of this world fashion star bursting onto the scene. See…
Story PiratesOh Rats!
Today’s new story, by a 7 year old from New Jersey named Alexandra, explores the never-ending real estate struggles between mice and humans. See…
Story PiratesThe Shoe Problem
Today’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…
Story PiratesAh, Save Me! The Entire Class Has a Crush On Me! Take Me Home Mommy, Take Me Home Daddy! (feat. Stephanie Hsu)
In 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…
Story PiratesDon’t Send a Popcorn Kernel into Space
This 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…
Story PiratesThe Gift That Never Stops Giving
This 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…
Story PiratesDetective Kathren Cat
This 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…
Story PiratesWhy To Respect Your Elders
Season 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…
Story PiratesAnnouncement: We’re Not Going Away/Peter’s Imaginary Vacation
Season 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…
Story PiratesThe Dancing Cupcake/The Portals (feat. Sara Bareilles and Mykal-Michelle Harris)
In 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…
Story PiratesOld Man Homer/The Very Grown Up Place (feat. members of Mipso and Jess McKenna)
In 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…
Story Pirates!Beard Quest!/The New Class Pet (feat. Zoe Jarman)
The Story Pirates get a visit from their dentist (Zoe Jarman). Featuring two new stories: “!Beard Quest!”, an action-packed adventure about a beard desperate…
Story PiratesWhy You Should Never Feed a Potato Chip to a Kangaroo/The Never Ending Story Story
Meghan creates a tech company for Nimene’s inventions. Featuring two new stories: “Why You Should Never Feed a Potato Chip to a Kangaroo,” a cautionary tale…
Story PiratesFixed-up Fairy Tales: The Live Stream - Preview
In 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…
Story PiratesImagication: Happy New Year - Preview
In this preview of a brand new episode of Imagication, Peter’s Australian accent rarely wavers as he guides listeners through a very special creative…
Story PiratesStory Creation Zone: Make Your Own Holiday Cards with Peter and Nimene - Preview
Make 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…
Story PiratesThe Hanukkah Ghost/The Dragon That Just Wanted Hair (feat. Seth Meyers)
Sports agent Chip McFoddlesworth (Seth Meyers) discovers Lee and Peter have an aptitude for the game of dirtball. Featuring two new stories: “The Hanukkah…
Story PiratesThe Story of King Pineapple/Stonecliffs! (feat. Abby Trott)
The Story Pirates meet an underground restaurateur (Abby Trott) who serves a rare delicacy. Featuring two new stories: “The Story of King Pineapple,” the story…
Story PiratesZombie Pups/The Particular Pigeon (feat. Stephanie Park)
The Story Pirates have a spa day. Featuring two new stories: “Zombie Pups,” a thriller of a tune about a dog owner (Stephanie Park) who battles undead canines…
Story PiratesArts Educators Save the World (feat. Cecily Strong)
Executive 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…
Story PiratesDJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2022
The world’s greatest DJ who is also a worm returns to help provide the soundtrack to your holiday travels! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Story PiratesToo Many T-Rexes/The Opera (It's Not Boring This Time!)
Eric and Nimene enter the Underground Racing Invitational. Featuring two new stories: “Too Many T-Rexes,” a story about an unfortunate man in a town with too…
Story PiratesBugs and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip
Thanksgiving 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…
Story PiratesI Don’t Think So Day/The Squirrel Astronaut (feat. Kimmy Shields)
Rachel and her beach pigs stumble upon an idyllic, underground small town and a very welcoming ambassador (Kimmy Shields). Featuring two new stories: “I Don’t…
Story PiratesStory Creation Zone: Make a Mystery with Baby With a Mustache - Preview
Grab 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…
Story PiratesA Barking Election/The Always Lost Werewolf (feat. Erika Henningsen)
Rolo is (almost) driven to madness by a spot. Featuring two new stories: “A Barking Election,” a rousing song about an inspiring mayoral candidate (Erika…
Story PiratesSpooky Season: The Ghost?
The 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…
Story PiratesHow Do You Scare a Mermaid?/Chickening (feat. Busy Philipps)
A new restaurant gets ready to open with a nervous proprietor (Busy Philipps). Featuring two new stories: “How Do You Scare a Mermaid?”, a song about one…
Story PiratesNow We’re Cooking With Butter/The Town of Snake Therapists (feat. Josh Radnor)
The Story Pirates accidentally wake an ancient, slumbering underground monster (Josh Radnor). Featuring two new stories: “Now We’re Cooking With Butter,” a…
Story PiratesStory Pirates Radio: OctoNation with Warren Carlyle
Story 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…
Story PiratesI Never Knew Tacos Were So Good!/Goats To Go
It’s harvest season for the Story Pirates and Lee plans a huge feast. Featuring two new stories: “I Never Knew Tacos Were So Good,” a story about one dog’s…
Story PiratesFainting/Madame Louis Garbatolle (feat. Jessica Lowe)
The Story Pirates encounter their very first tarot tarantula (Jessica Lowe). Featuring two new stories: “Fainting,” a story about a talking hotel room, written…
Story PiratesThe Left Side of Time/The New Food: Fitix vs. Mosquito (feat. Oscar Montoya)
Peter and Lee discover an ancient cookie temple and its guardian (Oscar Montoya). Featuring two new stories: “The Left Side of Time,” a trippy journey through…