Story Pirates
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15.2K ratingsThe 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!
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Episodes
Star/The World Wide Race of the Worst Cars
December 21, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week on The Story Pirates Podcast, the crew receives a visit from an old friend who has gone through a magical transformation due to an interspecies cultural exchange. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Star,” written by a first grader from New York named Charlotte, and “The World Wide Race of the Worst Cars,” written by a third grader from Pittsburgh named Ezra. Lee interviews author Ezra and learns that inspiration can strike when you least expect it. ---- We are now taking...
Olympic Masters/How Penguin Office Became a Thing
December 14, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week on The Story Pirates Podcast, the crew gets frazzled when they realize they are almost out of kids’ stories to perform, and Story Pirate Meghan reveals one of her awesome superpowers. This week’s episode features two new stories: “Olympic Masters,” written by a first grader from Pennsylvania named Edie and “How Penguin Office Became a Thing,” written by a third grader from Virginia Beach named Eric. --- Don’t forget to check out the Story Pirates online for an exclusive coloring b...
Barry and The Big Climbing Tree/The Girls and the Gods
December 07, 2017 11:00 - 23 minutes - 28 MBThis week on The Story Pirates Podcast, Lee and Peter struggle to find healthy food aboard the ship, and Lee remembers some hidden treasure he had stowed away. Today’s new stories: “Barry and the Big Climbing Tree” by a kindergartener named Evan from Pennsylvania and “The Girls and the Gods” by a first grader from Brooklyn named June. --- Don’t forget to check out the Story Pirates online for an exclusive coloring book with pages that correspond with each episode. Check out StoryPirates.com/...
All 8 Unicorns/Riding a Seagull Was Good
November 30, 2017 11:00 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this third episode of the new season of Story Pirates Podcast, Peter and Rolo's messy habits on board the ship create tension with the rest of the crew. Today’s new stories: “All 8 Unicorns” by a Pre-Kindergartener from Brooklyn, New York named Cece and “Riding a Seagull Was Good” by a 3-year old from Middlesex, New Jersey named Ethan. --- We are now accepting submissions for new stories written by kids! Our new theme is “Make Up Your Own Holiday.” Kids, write a story about a made-up holid...
Annoy Your Sister School/The Girl Who Never Took A Bath
November 20, 2017 11:00 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this second episode of the new season of Story Pirates Podcast, Lee and Peter adjust to life on the pirate ship while fellow Story Pirate Rachel acts suspiciously. Very, VERY suspiciously. Today’s new stories: “Annoy Your Sister School” by a 2nd grader from Michigan named Bear Brewer and “The Girl Who Never Took a Bath” by a 1st grader from New Jersey named Georgia Glazer. --- We are now accepting submissions for new stories written by kids! Our new theme is “Make Up Your Own Holiday.” Kid...
I Love a Ghost/Fred the Carrot
November 20, 2017 10:00 - 23 minutes - 29.8 MBThe new season of the Story Pirates Podcast is finally here! In this first episode, Lee and Peter set sail on a pirate ship to fulfill their dream of recording the Story Pirates Podcast on the open ocean! They're joined by the entire Story Pirates crew, as well as a real-life pirate captain with...questionable navigation skills. Featured in today’s episode are two new stories: “I Love a Ghost,” by a 5th grader from Mill Creek, WA named Keagon Dougherty and “Fred the Carrot,” by a 2nd grader f...
Coming Soon! New Season of Story Pirates!
November 16, 2017 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBA preview of our new season in partnership with Gimlet Media. The new season sets sail on November 20th.
The Early Years: I Love You The Best
November 16, 2017 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBIt’s the season finale! With the relaunch of the Story Pirates Podcast just days away Lee and Peter say thank you to all of the fans with a Story Pirates classic, featuring friend and fellow Story Pirate Kristen Schaal. This story was written by a then-1st grader named Madeline DeRoche and it’s called, “I Love You The Best.” Also being released today is the official trailer for new season of the Story Pirates Podcast from Gimlet Media. The new season sets sail Monday, November 20th! For more...
The Early Years: Greatest Hits #4
November 10, 2017 12:49 - 33 minutes - 41.1 MBAs the first season of the Story Pirates podcast comes to a close, we present our final greatest hits episode of the season. Featuring classic stories from the podcast including: "Eat a Spider Day", "The Princess Lifeguard Camp", "Monster Broke", "PB & K Please!" and "The Dazzling Situation." Next week's episode will be our season finally and will include an exciting announcement about the relaunch. We will finally explain everything about brand new season of the Story Pirates Podcast. We p...
The Early Years: Best Horse Show Dogs & Mr. Mishes Swedish Fishes
November 03, 2017 08:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBTwo more unreleased stories written by kid's from the Story Pirates archives. By 2nd grader Aubrey it's "Best Horse Show Dogs" and from 5th grader Brianna it's "Mr. Mishes Swedish Fishes.
The Early Years: Greatest Hits #3
October 27, 2017 07:05 - 29 minutes - 35.9 MBFeaturing: Volleyball In the Future and Past!, Zach's Story, The Really Cool Dress, William Woods and This Is National Whoopie Cushion Day
The Early Years: Gooney Pantoyes & The Face in Bulgaria
October 20, 2017 09:00 - 17 minutes - 19.3 MBGooney Pantoyes by 4th grader Grace & The Face in Bulgaria by 5th grader Alex
Kidcast Sampler (Bonus Episode)
October 16, 2017 10:00 - 21 minutes - 27 MBIn this bonus episode we're giving you a sampler platter of some of our favorite podcasts for kids. If you like what you hear check out apple podcasts.com/kids for more information!
The Early Years: The Busy Dizzy Dishwashers & The Thanksgiving Mess
October 12, 2017 21:11 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Busy Dizzy Dishwashers by 3rd grader Cameryn and The Thanksgiving Mess by 5th grader Kyle
The Early Years: Greatest Hits #2
October 05, 2017 16:57 - 25 minutes - 32.5 MBFeaturing: "Dolly Magic Machine," "Football Tornado," "Ukulele Island," "The Chris Allergic to Garbage Cans" & "Fieldtrip to Oppositeland"
The Early Years: Aqua Bus & My Mom is an Annoying Hockey Coach
September 28, 2017 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.6 MBWhile Lee and Peter continue their preparation for the podcast relaunch, the Story Pirates present two more classic stories from the archive. The first was written by 4th grader Adreanna as a commercial for a made-up product called "Aqua Bus." The second story was written by a 2nd grader named Sam and it's called "My Mom is an Annoying Hockey Coach."
The Early Years: The Dog Who Fell in Love with a Cat & King Toot-and-Common
September 21, 2017 10:00 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBTwo classic Story Pirates Radio stories written by Kindergartener Kaci and 4th-grader Savannah.
The Early Years: Greatest Hits #1
September 14, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28 MBIt's time to start submitting your brand new original stories for the Story Pirates Podcast relaunch in the fall! In the mean time here is our first ever Greatest Hits episode featuring fan favorite songs, "There is a Monster," "I Love," "Angry," "Big Girl Bed," "Water Falls On My Mom's Head" and "Dog Day."
The Early Years: Little Stop-It Holiday & Switcheroo Day
September 07, 2017 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBWhile Peter & Lee continue preparation for the podcast relaunch in the fall, the Story Pirates present two stories from the annual Make up Your Own Holiday show: "Little Stop-It Holiday" by kindergartener Zoey and "Switcheroo Day by 5th grader Ellie!
The Early Years: The Rundown & I Like Lisa
August 31, 2017 10:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBPeter & Lee's summer hiatus continues in preparation for the Story Pirates Podcast relaunch in the fall. Until then the Story Pirates present a Summer Grab Bag of old classics. This week features two songs. The first is from a then-fifth grader named Chuck and it's called "The Rundown." The second is from a then-first grader named William and his story is called, "I Like Lisa."
The Early Years: Where's Your Diaper & Funny Bunny Holiday
August 24, 2017 10:00 - 13 minutes - 13 MBAs Peter & Lee prepare for the relaunch of the Story Pirates podcast in the fall the Summer Grab Bag continues with two classic stories from the radio archives: "Where's Your Diaper?" by then-kindergartener Ashlyn and "Funny Bunny Holiday" by then-first grader Macey!
The Early Years: Steve Francis, Six-Month-Old Crime-Fighting Freak & Abbey is Silly
August 17, 2017 10:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBLee and Peter continue their preparations for the Fall relaunch of the Story Pirates Podcast. In the mean time, here is another Summer Grab Bag of stories. This week features two classic Story Pirates songs: "Steve Francis, Six-Month-Old Crime-Fighting Freak" by then-5th grader Andrew, and "Abbey is Silly" by then-kindergartener Sophia
The Early Years: I Love Babies & Trip to Happy Burg
August 10, 2017 08:32 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBWhile Lee & Peter prepare for the Story Pirates podcast relaunch this fall, we are releasing old favorites as part of our Summer Grab Bag series. This week's episode features two amazing stories. The first was recorded live at the San Francisco Sketch Fest. It is by a 1st grader named Hannah and it's called "I Love Babies." The second was recorded for our radio show back in 2012. It was written by then-9-year-old named Sienna, and it is called "Trip to Happy Burg."
The Early Years: The Alien & My Pet Peeve
August 03, 2017 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWhile Lee and Peter prepare for the big podcast relaunch in the Fall, the Story Pirates present another Summer Grab Bag episode featuring "The Alien" by a first grader Faith and "My Pet Peeve" by Kindergartener William.
The Early Years: Giant Bugs 2 & Get That Beat
July 27, 2017 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to the Story Pirates Summer Grab Bag! In preparation for the podcast relaunch in the fall, Lee and Peter are going on hiatus for the summer. in the mean time we will be releasing a Grab Bag of old Story Pirates classics starting with two of our favorites: "Giant Bugs 2" and "Get That Beat"
The Early Years: Actor's Day, The Love Dragon & Abie the Manie
July 13, 2017 04:46 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're back with our final super special Story 'Splosion bonus episode! This episode features three more classic stories from the archives: "Actor's Day," "The Love Dragon" & "Abie the Manie." Visit www.storypirates.org/podcastfans to find out more.
The Early Years: Vixie and the Best Resolution Ever
July 06, 2017 07:30 - 17 minutes - 19.3 MBFrom our New Years Resolution episode, the Story Pirates present "Vixie and the Best Resolution Ever" by then-4th grader Kitty Lustig!
The Early Years: Kids Riding Ponies, Stretch-A-Undies & Mix Up Mini
June 29, 2017 07:30 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBStory 'Splosion is back with three more amazing stories from the Story Pirates archives:"Kids Riding Ponies," "Stretch-A-Undies" and "Mix Up Mini." Visit story pirates.org/podcastfans for more information.
The Early Years: The Captive Princess
June 22, 2017 15:54 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBFrom our second radio show EVER, way back in 2010, the Story Pirates present "The Captive Princess" by then-4th grader Lilly Hall!
The Early Years: Raccoon Sensor, Dog Day & Donny the Dinosaur and the Tap Dance Adventure"
June 20, 2017 03:03 - 21 minutes - 25 MBIt's Story 'Splosion #1, our super special bonus episode! This episode features not one, but THREE classic stories from the Story Pirates archives: "Racoon Sensor," "Dog Day," and "Donny the Dinosaur and the Tap Dance Adventure." Visit storypirates.org/podcastfans for more information.
The Early Years: Shark Tooth Fairy
June 08, 2017 22:59 - 18 minutes - 20.7 MBFrom our Pet Peeves themed show, the Story Pirates present "Shark Tooth Fairy" by then-4th grader Leah Mitchell!
The Early Years: The Dazzling Situation
May 21, 2017 10:32 - 16 minutes - 18.2 MBFrom our Mistaken Identities show, the Story Pirates present "The Dazzling Situation" by then-2nd grader Elizabeth Baird.
The Early Years: Eat a Spider Day
May 11, 2017 10:26 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBFrom our Made Up Holiday show, the Story Pirates present "Eat a Spider Day" by then-frist grader Nikhil Palakshappa.
The Early Years: Monster Broke
April 17, 2017 14:46 - 20 minutes - 23 MBFrom our New Years Resolution Show, the Story Pirates present "Monster Broke" by then kindergartener Eli Chung.
The Early Years: Ronald Reagan and the Pineapple Paradise
March 28, 2017 17:46 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MBFrom our Presidential Fan Fiction show, the Story Pirates present "Ronald Reagan and the Pineapple Paradise" by then 3rd grader Brigid Donaghy!
The Early Years: When I Lost My Dog and Took Home a Wolf!
February 17, 2017 20:53 - 18 minutes - 21 MBFrom our Mistaken Identities show back in 2014, The Story Pirates present "When I Lost My Dog and Took Home a Wolf!" by Emily, Abby and Grady.
The Early Years: Princess Lifeguard Camp
January 31, 2017 20:47 - 19 minutes - 21.3 MBFrom our Camp themed show back in 2013, The Story Pirates present "Princess Lifeguard Camp" by then 4th grader Quinn Sahutske!
The Early Years: Water Falls On My Mom's Head
January 15, 2017 21:02 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBFrom our Water themed show back in August of 2013, The Story Pirates present an adaptation of the one sentence story "Water Falls on My Mom's Head" by then 4th grader Danny Covino
The Early Years: The Really Cool Dress
December 30, 2016 20:11 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MBFrom our The Future show, The Story Pirates present "The Really Cool Dress" by then 5-year-old Paige Mahoney!
The Early Years: This is National Whoopee Cushion Day
December 15, 2016 19:30 - 15 minutes - 16 MBFrom our Make Up Your Own Holiday show, The Story Pirates present "This is National Whoopee Cushion Day" by then 2nd grader Liam Gimbel!
The Early Years: If I Were President
November 03, 2016 21:46 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBIn the last days before the 2016 Presidential election, the Story Pirates present a very special podcast episode featuring "If I Were President" by then-kindergartener Jackson Evans. We've turned Jackson's story into a song, and we want YOU to record your own version to share! Share it on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtag #ifiwerepresident or record a version to send to us for a podcast episode that will feature some of your masterpieces. Visit http://storypirates.org/president...
The Early Years: The Farm Plays Basketball
August 29, 2016 20:38 - 16 minutes - 17.6 MBFrom our March 2013 radio show, the Story Pirates present new story "The Farm Plays Basketball" by a the- Kindergartener Reid Beatty!
The Early Years: Secret Agent Pat P. E. Eves
August 04, 2016 21:13 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBFrom our Pet Peeves show, the Story Pirates present new story "Secret Agent Pat P. E. Eves" by then 5th grader Mary Wavering.
The Early Years: The Girl Who Turned into Spaghetti
July 14, 2016 16:00 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MBFrom our November 2011 radio show, the Story Pirates present "The Girl Who Turned Into Spaghetti" by then-first grader Cassandra Smith!
The Early Years: PB and K, Please!
June 24, 2016 16:45 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBFrom our Valentines Day show, the Story Pirates present new story "PB and K, Please!" by a then-pre-kindergartener Carrigan Rose Duffel.
The Early Years: Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy
June 09, 2016 17:00 - 18 minutes - 20 MBFrom the Holiday show, the Story Pirates present new story "Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy" by a then-first grader Malena Vermut-Young.
The Early Years: The July Surprise
May 26, 2016 17:00 - 17 minutes - 18.5 MBFrom the Sidekicks show, the Story Pirates present new story "The July Surprise" by a then-kindergartener June Marzo.
The Early Years: William Woods
May 12, 2016 16:00 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBForm the Make Up Your Own Celebrity show, the Story Pirates present new story "William Woods" by then-fourth grader Zeke Williams!
The Early Years: I Love (Bonus Track!)
May 06, 2016 17:11 - 8 minutes - 9.32 MBIn this bonus episode The Story Pirates performa an old classic in front of a live studio audience! The story is "I Love" by a 2nd grader named Makela.
The Early Years: The New Song
April 25, 2016 17:25 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBFrom the New Beginnings show, the Story Pirates present new story “The New Song” by then-third grader Gus Martone!