Taller Tales (with host Simon Brooks)

Taller Tales (with host Simon Brooks)

Author: Story Story Podcast May 4, 2023 Duration: 26:30
Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Ed Stivender telling "The Hogaphone" and a new teller to the podcast Allen DeBay telling "Fishing with Spiderwebs". Support the show

Imagine a quiet space where voices from around the globe gather to share the tales that have shaped cultures for generations. That’s the heart of Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds. Each episode is a journey, pulling from a deep well of global folklore where you might meet a clever trickster outwitting a giant, a ghost with a lesson to teach, or a princess rewriting her own destiny. This isn't just a collection of stories; it's an auditory tapestry woven for listeners of all ages who find magic in the rhythm of "once upon a time." Whether you're a parent seeking a shared listening experience, a teacher looking for a vibrant classroom resource, a librarian curating a world of wonder, or simply someone who never lost that childhood love for a good yarn, this podcast offers a consistent escape. The narrators bring a warmth and authenticity to each telling, ensuring every fable and fairy tale feels both timeless and freshly discovered. Tune in for a regular dose of imagination and comfort, where the classic Grimm tales sit alongside lesser-known gems, all presented to spark conversation, calm a busy mind, or simply transport you for a little while. Find your next favorite story and let the whole family get lost in a world built entirely from words and wonder.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Story Story Podcast: Stories and fairy tales for families, parents, kids and beautiful nerds.
Podcast Episodes
Duels (with host Isabelle Hauser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:23
En garde! Prepare to cross swords with these daring folktales! Join Isabelle Hauser as she brings you Anne Shimojima telling "The Tea Master" and Cooper Braun telling "The Storyteller and the Samurai". Support the show
Selkie Tales featuring Stories from Lore! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:55
Do you know the lore of the mysterious selkie? Join storyteller Dawn Nelson as we feature one of the episodes of her amazing podcast Stories from Lore! Support the show
Nobody's Fool (with host Simon Brooks) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
There is a good deal of food in this episode - chocolate, olives, buns. You might want a snack beforehand. Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Cathryne Fairlee telling "Ali Cogia" and Rosemary Cutrer telling "Mr Bun". Sup…
Eth-noh-tec (with Host Isabelle Hauser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:22
This episode features Eth-noh-tec, the dynamic storytelling duo co-directors Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. Join Isabelle Hauser and hear Eth-noh-tec tell "Kahn's Head" and "Willow Tree". If you enjoy their work a…
The Clever Young Woman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
Once, there was a young woman who could stitch the most beautiful things and loved a poor young man. She had also caught the eye of a king. Hear Laura Packer unfold the tale "The Clever Young Woman". NOTE: This episode d…
Giant Problems (with Host Simon Brooks) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:42
Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum, these stories have giants in thum. It sort of rhymes! Simon Brooks brings you tales of a walk with Moe and Sarah Brady telling "The Selfish Giant" and Tim Lowry telling "Jack and the New Ground". Support th…
Brothers and Sisters (with Host Isabelle Hauser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:46
Siblings have to stick together, especially in fairy tales. Join Isabelle Hauser as she shares Noa Baum telling "The Hunchback Brothers" and Megan Hicks "Molly Whuppie". Support the show
The Moon Ribbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
Follow the ribbon to the moon! Hear Milbre Burch tell an adaptation of Jane Yolen's tale "The Moon Ribbon". Support the show
Tell it to the Trees (with Host Simon Brooks) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
The trees are the heroes of these stories! Join Simon Brooks as Jenni Cargill-Strong tells "Lily and the Fig Tree" and Anne Shimojima tells "The Peach Peddler". Support the show
Surprising Discoveries (with Host Isabelle Hauser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:13
Is that a boy or an elephant? Is that a fish or a treasure? Join Isabelle Hauser as she brings you Vaishali Raithatha telling "The Birth of Ganesha" and Cindy Rivka Marshall telling "The Jewel". Support the show