Rachel & Sam Read a Story
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsRachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, but it's also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. Sit back and let us re-read your childhood favorites, and some new additions to the world of children's lit, and make fun of them all the while!
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10,000 Dresses
May 02, 2016 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MBAnd we're back! Sam finally has his voice back so we are deLIGHTED to return to recording fun episodes of a fun show! And we're super excited that the first of those episodes is this one. 10,000 Dresses is an amazing book that stars a young trans girl. She dreams of all the different beautiful dresses she'd like to wear someday, but her family isn't willing to accept her for who she is. But in the end, she finds a friend who does and together they make the dresses together! There are v...
The Day the Crayons Quit
April 11, 2016 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBYou know who has it rough? Day in and day out, they just get furiously rubbed, face-first, onto sheets of paper while slowly being worn down into a bare nubbin' before being tossed fully into the trash? Erasers. Also crayons. And y'know what? Today, these crayons decided to speak up for their rights! Because they deserve to have them! And man, some of these colors are, like, SUPER needy. Except for Green. Green is a solid bro. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading childr...
If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur
April 04, 2016 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBImagine the perfect pet. Wrong! Try again. STILL WRONG. One more time. Okay, fine, so you read the title. GOOD JOB, HAVE A COOKIE! Dinosaurs are awesome and also my favorite! We read a book about the practical uses for one, but let's face it. Dinosaurs don't have to be practical. They're dinosaurs! But it's nice that they're willing to help! And there's so many of them! Big ol' long-neck dinosaurs, the scaly flap-flap dinosaurs, weird butt-head dinosaurs, and widdle baby wumpkin dinosaurs....
Imaginary Fred
March 28, 2016 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe all had imaginary friends when we were growing up. I personally don't remember mine, but have been told REPEATEDLY by my parents that such a friend existed. He was named Woody. And I do not remember him at all. And that's the real tragedy isn't it? Imaginary friends get a bit of a raw deal. They give us so much happiness, but eventually, we move on. Ah man, now all I can think about is Bing Bong. Poor Bing Bong... Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books ...
Once Upon a COOL MOTORCYCLE DUDE
March 21, 2016 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBCollaboration. It's a real thing, isn't it? You have to work together with someone who you may not always agree with, and at the end of the day, no matter what, both your names are on the project. Rachel and I sure don't know anything about that! And here comes these two kids who have to tell a story, but they each want to tell it their own way. Good for them! But maybe it's a little... disjointed? Because these two stories jump all over each other in a way that is quintessentially kid...
My Mom has X-Ray Vision
March 14, 2016 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMaaan, I wish MY mom had super powers. The only powers she has are the ability to tell when that the cookie I'm currently eating is "enough." But it's NOT enough Mom! It's never enough!! In this book we discover that certain mother's may OR MAY NOT possess certain... powers. It's all about the way those characters are perceived. And often having very little to do with reality. UNLESS THEY DO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH REALITY!! If you like super powers and speculation, you'll love this book...
We're in the Wrong Book!
March 07, 2016 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMeta! Sometimes you're just going about your life and something WILD happens that pushes you in an entirely different place or story. For those whose lives are fictional, that can be WAY more intense! Imagine finding yourself in a world entirely different from your own. These kids sure do take being knocked out of their book in stride. It's impressive, really! Plus! Rachel and I talk about the Oscars because we are the MOST current people in the world. But seriously, go see The Big Short...
Mummy Cat
February 29, 2016 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBSome of us are dog people. Some of us are cat people. Some of us are unholy-risen-from-their-long-forgotten-tomb cat people. This book is for those kind of people! Mummy Cat is a fun look at Egyptian hieroglyphics. It's also a truly tragic story of a cat who has waited for thousands and thousands of years to be reunited with his best friend. It is a lovely story and we enjoyed reading it! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about h...
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo-Bop!
February 22, 2016 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThere are a lot of traditions surrounding the day-to-day machinations of a farm. Cows make milk. Chickens lay eggs. Pigs are delicious, and roosters wake the sun from its permanent cycle of sleep with the clarion call of their Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Truly it is a magical world. So what happens when the rooster tires of tradition? Tired of the same STANDARD way of greeting the day? The answer is a bleak, cold, and everlasting night. So enjoy this kids' book! Hooray! Rachel & Sam Read a Story ...
Everyone Loves BACON
February 15, 2016 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThere are few truths that exist throughout the universe. Few absolutes that can be stated to which there is no argument. This is one of them: Everyone. Loves. BACON. But, and there is always a but, do you know how far that passion carries this humble breakfast/anytime food? So far that it extends EVEN to the other breakfast foods. And other foods. All foods. This is a book about that love. About the love... of BACON! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books...
When a Lobster Buys a Bathrobe
February 08, 2016 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThese are the important issues of the day. Crustaceans in leisure-wear. Sure, there are things going on in the world. Important things! But this lobster, you guys, this lobster is in a robe. I mean, yes, we can, and do, briefly reference the Super Bowl. #AllTheFumbles And sure, we could talk about the upcoming Oscars, but you GUYS! There is rhyme scheme and a silly lobster doing silly things! I think we made the correct choice. And also, we've been doing this for a little while and have r...
A Very Carle Episode
January 25, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB100. One hundred. Centennial. A Benjamin. Hmmm.... WE HIT A HUNDRED EPISODES!!!!!!! To celebrate, we read a book that we have been asked to read since the podcast began: A Very Hungry Caterpillar. But the thing about this book is that it's pretty short. So, we read FOUR Eric Carle books! That's more books than in any previous podcast in this or any other dimension!! We're also joined by terrific guests and fan favorites Bridget Renshaw and Zach Luna. All in all, it was a great time. Eric...
Archie the Daredevil Penguin
January 18, 2016 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBI want you to know that this episode is specifically for Jennie Crittenden. Because she loves penguins. She probably won't read this message, but I wanted to write it down before I forgot. Episode 99! Are you ready are you excited.... for PENGUINS?!?!?! Penguins. Well, one main penguin, but there are support penguins! This book is fun, it's cute, AND it has familiar joke structures, which I certainly appreciated! I don't know if it teaches kids anything, but it sure would be fun to read t...
I WILL CHOMP YOU!
January 11, 2016 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDinosaurs man. Always be threatening to chomp us if we be continuing to read the book they're in. I mean, it's not like that book constitutes THEIR VERY EXISTENCE!! Either way, there's a secret here and we will get to the bottom of it! I really enjoyed this book (and not just because I got to read it). It was cute and silly and did a few things that were new to our children's book-reading experience. Good work Jory and Bob! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's ...
The Fatal Lozenge - Amphigorey
January 04, 2016 20:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAnd we're back! Happy 2016 everyone! This week, we are celebrating the new year with a story from the CrEePy Edward Gorey omnibus. Now, I've never really heard of Edward Gorey, but Rachel loves him. And this was, indeed, a dark tale. There are certainly questions to be answered, like: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE DAMN LOZENGE? Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. ...
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Rebroadcast)
December 28, 2015 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOne of the books that was the most fun to make fun of, if not to read was Clifford the Big Red Dog! Luckily this episode we had some help. So enjoy week 2 of the Rachel & Sam Read a Story Winter Break and HAPPY NEW YEAR! One of those classic books that everyone thinks of when talking about kids' literature is Clifford the Big Red Dog, by Norman Bridwell. An absolute classic! (It is from 1963 afterall) Rachel and I CERTAINLY couldn't have handled this on our own. Luckily, we were joined ...
Chus Day (Rebroadcast)
December 21, 2015 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn order to take a little time off for the holidays, Rachel & Sam are taking their first EVER break! So for the next two weeks, enjoy some of the most popular podcasts from our archives. They are in no way digitally re-mastered, and it's weird to think about how far we've come! Welp, HERE WE GO!! You know who writes good stories? Neil Gaiman writes good stories. Both Sam and Rachel love his books and the Sandman comics, but did you know he ALSO has written some children's books? Well... ...
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 14, 2015 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIt's the Grinch. I should need to say anything else because it's the GRINCH! But I will! Even for a coupla Jews like Rachel and myself, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is one of the classic tales of the season. We've all read it and probably seen BOTH movies. And all of them, ALL the things are great! The book is amazing. The animated movie is superb. And Jim Carrey is the perfect Grinch and anyone who tries to take that from me can go right to hell. But that doesn't mean the book makes an...
The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle
December 07, 2015 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis book, like our podcast, is not intended for children. And that's probably for the best as we head into this, the most festive of months. Also, Happy Hanukkah! Y'all remember Patrick Rothfuss right? He wrote The Name of the Wind? The AMAZING fantasy book that has an also really good sequel that I can't remember the name of? He also wrote a [not for] kids book! And it's this one! And it's about a Princess who lives all by herself in an otherwise abandoned castle! That's not suspicious ...
Battle Bunny
November 30, 2015 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis is the story about an adorable little Birthday BATTLE Bunny! This book is super neat. It's "written" in the style of an old-timey let's learn a lesson story, but then the "kid" takes the story and makes it AWESOMER!! (Yes, I realize that's not a real word, but Alex probably thinks it is!) Speaking of Alexes, we had a guest Alex for this very episode! Alex, who you may know better as @gaymerinla, has a super cool story with how he ended up our guest and you should listen to hear it! Ve...
The Peterkins Thanksgiving
November 23, 2015 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBI hate this family so so much. Rachel reads the story this week as delve deep into what a Thanksgiving can really be. In this case it's a family of HATE and ANGER, but that's just from me. The family itself is probably fine. They say ignorance is bliss. But oh man, this is a fun episode. But before you listen, let me prep you with this: If they're called The Little Ones, and ONLY The Little Ones, why did they never have names. Are you they one AND many? Are they Legion? Have they come f...
The Octopuppy
November 16, 2015 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBYou guys, it's important to be yourself. Even if you're not as it turns out, a puppy. And if you belong to a little kid with no noticeable parents AND you happen to be an AWESOME octopus? All the better! We may not know what magic Octopus powers you have, but you use them and it is amazing. If reading about the coolest pet a kid could have doesn't interest you, then I maybe don't want to be your friend. Just kidding! I want to be everyone's friend! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the...
Turkey Trouble
November 09, 2015 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAnd now we find ourselves SOLIDLY in Turkey season. Well, Thanksgiving Season. And what is Thanksgiving Season if not also Turkey Season? Fall! (Or Autumn.) The important thing here is "Gobble Gobble." This little book helps us get into the aforementioned season. The on with the birds that we eat. Except this bird doesn't WANT to be eaten. How rude! It wants to be other things that we also eat. I fail to see the logic here, BUT I am prepared to be solidly amused. No spoilers, but this book...
Hansel & Gretel
November 02, 2015 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIt's Halloween! Or it just was, anyway. So why not relax with a spooky fairy tail? Even better, what if it's a spoooooky fairy tail retold by Neil Gaiman? Because awesome. Nail Gaiman is a legend. If you've been listening, you should know this because we've already read two of his books! Check out episodes 30 & 31 where we read Chu's Day and Blueberry Girl respectively. I've been wanting to read this version of Hansel & Gretel for a while. It's a little longer than we normally read, but it...
The Teeny Tiny Ghost and the Monster
October 26, 2015 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's getting closer to Halloween everyone, and that means it's time for ScAaAaAaAaAaAry stories! This one is about a g-g-g-ghost!! We're joined by Xach Fromson (@_mythogenesis_) to read a silly little book that has no sense of establishing a baseline! Sure the book is fun, but inconsistent. If you like the episodes where we really tear into a book, then this is the one for one! Because Halloween is not the time to be nice. Halloween is the time for candy! Also this book. Specifically this ...
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
October 19, 2015 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBJon Scieszka & Lane Smith are LEGENDS (in the world of kids' books). (And also everything else.) We read a Lane Smith book two weeks ago and it was amazing. This week's book, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs is something I remember from back when I was but a wee little baby. Apparently Jacquie remembered it too (@JacquieWaldman) because she's BACK and specially requested this book. And boy, is it great! That poor wolf. He never called himself "Big Bad." That was ASSIGNED to him by the M...
Everyone Poops
October 12, 2015 19:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBJoined this week by Jacquie Waldman (@JacquieWaldman) we learn something important that I, for one, did not know. Did YOU know that everybody poops? Me neither! Especially because the book is ACTUALLY called EveryONE Poops and I've been saying it wrong this ENTIRE TIME! So sit back and relax because what's happening is very natural. Poop. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about how little sense these books make when you read t...
It's a Book
October 05, 2015 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLane Smith is pretty much the best. He's illustrated all SORTS of amazing books, and this month we just kept running into his name. It's a Book is fun. Especially because I just liked saying "uhhhh It's a Book." This one is cute, quirky, and carries a bit of a message, which I would be super interested in hearing, if I wasn't too busy playing Fruit Ninja on my iPhone. And the INCORRECT depictions of Apes/Monkeys continues... Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's...
Me Want Pet!
September 28, 2015 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHave you ever been in caveman times, y'know the Paleolithic era, and thought to yourself, "Hmmm. This is fun and all. What with the creation of fire and newfangled "wheel" thing the kids are going on about, but gosh darnit if I don't want some form of animal companionship to keep me company!" Well, you're in luck! Me Want Pet! explores the necessities of caveman-pet ownership and the intrinsic struggles therein. Also, silly story! Ug! Read book! Laugh lots! Thud! Rachel & Sam Read a Story...
The Princess and the Pony
September 21, 2015 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOh man, am I a huge fan of Kate Beaton and Hark a Vagrant! (www.harkavagrant.com) So I talk about this during the actual recording, but I discovered her in a Toronto bookstore and have been bonding with people over our mutual Vagrant love since then. Now the book. It is adorable. It is about a Princess and her Fat Pony. Fat Pony is the greatest American (read: Canadian) hero. I mean, Princess Pinecone is kinda amazing too, but Fat Pony steals the show. Honestly, I really shouldn't be typin...
Hoot Owl Master of Disguise
September 14, 2015 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBYeast Burps can't stop Rachel and I from doing our job, and our job is READING YOU STORIES. Let me tell you about this week's book. Hoot Owl has a problem. I mean, he (or she, it's never actually addressed) is hungry. So Hoot Owl has a solution, use a disguise, sneak up on prey, and STRIKE! For Hoot Owl is king. Hoot Owl is leader. Hoot Owl worships the encroaching permanent darkness. The forever dark is coming for us all. Especially.... You. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of...
The BerenstAin Bears
September 07, 2015 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBDo you know about alternate universes? Did you know that we're IN an alternate universe RIGHT NOW? Either you belive it, or you're a PART OF THE CONSPIRACY!! Want more information? Read this fun article: http://www.avclub.com/article/how-you-spell-berenstain-bears-could-be-proof-para-223615 Far, FAR more important this episode are our guests! Sean David (@TheSeanDavid) and Will Link (@TheRealWillLink) host their own amazing podcast. Rachel and I were guests last week! It's called Will Sean ...
Where's My T-R-U-C-K?
August 31, 2015 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBI'm not sure what this kid is looking for. His parents spelled it out, but I don't know how to spell! What on earth could this t-r-u-c-k be? *whisper whisper whisper* OOOOOOoooooh! Okay, so listen to a fun little book where a poor kid can't quite find his favorite toy, which just so happens to be a TRUCK! The word truck makes a lot of sense once you think about it. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about how little sense these b...
Weasels
August 24, 2015 19:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBFerrets, Stoats, Minks, but most importantly.... WEASELS! They're here for a very specific purpose: World Domination. And why should we expect anything less? This fun little book was a surprise in how much we enjoyed it. So much fun literally from beginning to end-papers. (See the pun I did there?) And if you, for one, wish to pay respects to our future weasel overlords, the least you could do is listen to this episode! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books...
Party Croc!
August 17, 2015 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBSometimes there is a tale as old as time. And sometimes it is about a crocodile. Now, this crocodile was made promises. Promises of a PARTY nature. And you can't just make a promise like that. It sets expectations WAY to high. Now we have to figure out a way to celebrate reptilian style: by killing everyone because we don't know how to relate empathetically. We're cold-blooded monsters. Anyway, let's party! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old,...
The Book With No Pictures
August 10, 2015 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIt is what it says it is. A book with no pictures, but that doesn't mean it lacks frivoloty! And by frivolotyu, we of course mean the potential for a horrendous feedback loop that the reader could be trapped in for all eternity. Run children. Run for the hills. Anyway, it's a fun book by a guy I'd heard of before I picked up the book itself. So that's fun! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about how little sense these books make w...
a surprise for Giraffe and Elephant
August 03, 2015 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt's pretty simple. What do you get when you combine and elephant and giraffe? Why instant comedy for all ages, that's what! Oh those silly kids Giraffe and Elephant may have their differences, but gosh darn it, they still manage to get up to some WACKY hijinks. Gosh darn it, Giraffe and Elephant, can we ever stop loving you? Answer: no we can not. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books new and old, and also about how little sense these books make when you ...
Orion and the Dark
July 27, 2015 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBNo spoilers, but Emma Yarlett's Orion and the Dark had a couple of the most creative pages we'd ever seen in a kids book! It's super cool! Okay, so it's about this little kid whose scared of, well, basically EVERYTHING! Especially the dark. But that all changes when the Dark comes to life and comes into his room and right up to him! Then it's not scary at all! When it's all anthropomorphic and immediately present in the one place in the world you considered safe! Super comforting forever! ...
Old Manhattan Has Some Farms
July 20, 2015 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBFirst of all, we apologize to you, the listener, because this has absolutely NOTHING to do with the creation of Nuclear explosives. Second, we apologize to singing and those implicitly expecting us to be able to sing properly. Finally we apologize to Chris Ballew. It's just.... we are so so sorry. Anyway, ENJOY THIS BOOK! YEAH!!! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We r...
You Have to Fucking Eat
July 13, 2015 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWe kept BJ (@BJcomedy) around for another week before he has to leave to do his fancy schmancy "military training," so what better was to goof around with the ultimate goofball than to read an illustrated picture book not intended for children! Hooray! You Have to Fucking Eat, by Adam Mansbach and illustrated by Owen Brozman, is a perfect interpretation of a parent's biggest frustration: Getting their goddam kids to eat a motherflipping sandwich. Fuck! Anyway, this episode may not exactly ...
Oh Say Can You Say!
July 06, 2015 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJoined this week by the improviser and overall very funny guy BJ "Honkey" Lange (@bjcomedy). Now, when we say that BJ knows everyone, we are 100% correct and don't look into it. The book we read is Dr. Suess' EXTREMELY patriotic Oh Say Can You Say! Now, we SAY that's patriotic, but it's really just a book of tongue twisters. How better to celebrate our nation's independence than by misintrepreting some core texts? This is gonna be great! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of readin...
and Tango makes three
June 29, 2015 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn celebration of the HISTORIC Supreme Court announcement this past Friday, Rachel & Sam are reading a very special story. And Tango Makes Three is a book that sparked a lot of controversy back in 2005 because it is a TRUE account of two male penguins raising a baby penguin. It's a beautiful and adorable story. Rachel and I were delighted to be joined (once again) by Courtney (read: Whitney) Kraft (@TheAnimeGoddess)! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, a...
Wonder Woman: An Origin Story
June 22, 2015 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThis book. Yeesh. Zach Luna (@ZacharyJLuna) joined us again, and man. This one is rough. Is it really so difficult to write what's special about Wonder Woman? If you're a couple of men, probably. And I'm not saying men can't right Wonder Woman, but I am saying that this one can't. Bluch. But WE (Rachel, Zach, and I) had an absolute blast reading it! And we came up with our own versions of super heroes, which are probably the best thing ever. LISTEN TO IT!! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is abou...
George in the Dark
June 15, 2015 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJoined by special return guest Zachary Luna (@ZacharyJLuna) we read the super fun book George in the Dark by Madeline Valentine. We have Zach read and man, did we enjoy this book. This kid, George y'see, is super brave, but not... in the dark. And there are implications. Implications of a Demonic Column nature.... Anyway, enjoy! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make when you read them 20 years later. We read...
Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
June 08, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIt's my birthday episode! (This is Sam typing right now) So I wanted to do something epic and fun. I wanted to read one of The Magic School Bus books! These books are... big. For us. So get ready for a long episode, but it's all fun! Do you remember growing up with this book because I sure do! I used to read ALL the Magic School Bus books and watch the TV show! It's great! Ms. Frizzle, we miss you. Please come back home. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's book...
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
June 01, 2015 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWhat's that? A SECOND Dr. Suess book in a row? What glorious world do we live in that supplies such fantastic treats?? This one? Oh boy!! That said, it ain't as good as last week's. Sure there's wonderful pictures and images because it is Dr. Suess after all, but... well... Dr. Suess can phone it in every now and again too. But that don't mean it ain't RIPE for comedy! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how little sense these books make ...
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
May 25, 2015 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJust in time for this year's graduation season, we read the Dr. Suess book that hits the New York Times best-seller list every year! It's Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Because we know the way marketing goes) It's a fun little story about the path your life will take. This is assuming, of course, that you'll be abandoned by your firends, wallow in grief, and purchase way WAY too many elephants. But isn't that how life goes for all of us when we're in our 20's? (Yes.) Rachel & Sam Read a Story ...
The World According to Musk Ox
May 18, 2015 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDid you see the title of this week's episode?? It's called The World According to MUSK OX!! How is that not the greatest name that has ever existed? There is no way that it isn't. Man, Erin and Matthew have really got this figured out, man. Gosh, what else? Oh! The book is a fun journey around the world using a MAGIC travel trunk that allows super-sonic speed for hoofed mammaloids. Dry wit for all. Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading children's books, and also about how l...
Sir Ryan's Quest
May 11, 2015 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis fancy day in May has been brought to you by IMAGINATION! Yes, it's Sir Ryan's Quest! And, in addition to Staying Alive, young Ryan journeys the scary corridors of... his house and earns his knightly accoutrement. We also had special guest Kimberly join us! No, it wasn't the pink ranger, but she was a female who had heard of Zordon. I think you can draw your own conclusions. Kimberly Spillman (@kspillma), ladies and gentlemen! Rachel & Sam Read a Story is about the fun of reading child...
Zombie in Love 2 +1
May 04, 2015 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBZombies are still popular right? The Walking Dead is probably the highest ranking show that's actually good. It's getting a spin off next year, and I hear that iZombie is pretty fantastic, and I can't wait to actually watch it! So why not have good ol' Rachel & Sam get in on the zombie action? This book is about two zombies that love each other who are then surprised by parenthood, as so many of us often are. Also, a fully functional worm society living right at their feet! Rachel & Sam Re...