The Shortest (and Sweetest!) Month

The Shortest (and Sweetest!) Month

Author: Brain Broccoli Productions February 12, 2026 Duration: 48:08

Ah, February! Already one month into the New Year, and we've got so much to share with you! Professional spoken word artist Jim Weiss stops by the studio to spin some yarns and talk shop with Evan. Mr. Weiss has narrated countless stories from Tall Tales to Greek Mythology, and U.S. History to Classic Fables. You've probably heard his version of The Tortoise and the Hare - it's pretty epic!!! Plus, get ready for the most dramatic reading of a cereal box...maybe ever? Speaking of drama: steel your nerves and brace your tastebuds - it's another edition of Feeding Ben Stuff! This time, it's Nichole's turn. Tune in to find out what never-before-heard-of-flavor-combination they invent this time! Then, get ready for a real cool treat!!! Introducing: SNOW ICE CREAM! That's right, we go to our test kitchen (and our backyard) to bring you a wonderful wintertime recipe that's sure to be a new favorite! We have a Grandparent story from Blake in Cary, Illinois and his Grandma, who grew up on a farm in Kansas! And, get ready for one of the original supernatural mysteries as Cryptid Corner explores the treacherous Bermuda Triangle! Plus, we share a few tricks for remembering how many days are in each month. You know, because February! Not to mention hilarious jokes, a mind-bending riddle, and a fantastic favorite sound. So grab a snack, tell a friend, stay curious and, as always, keep it WILD!!!

Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.

Timestamps for this episode are available below.

00:00 - Episode 19 Intro
01:35 - Jim Weiss Spins His Yarns
11:58 - Animal Call!
12:22 - How Many Days in a Month?
15:02 - Riddle Clue
15:29 - Favorite Sound
16:21 - Call for Submissions!
16:48 - Feeding Ben Stuff Part III: Nichole's Turn
29:08 - Animal Call Reprise
29:57 - Grandparent Stories: Blake's Grandma
33:47 - Animal Call Reprise Part II
34:28 - Joke Time!
35:25 - Snow Ice Cream!
40:34 - Animal Call REVEAL
41:11 - Cryptid Corner: The Bermuda Triangle
46:10 - Riddle Answer
46:36 - Preview of Episode 20
46:49 - Credits + Calls for Reviews + Word of Mouth!
47:22 - Bloopers!

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To hear more of Jim Weiss's storytelling, head to:

jimweiss.com & welltrainedmind.com

Animal Call samples clips from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library, by Allen, Gunn, Johnson, Maia, and Patterson; and "Intergalactic" by The Beastie Boys, © Capitol Records and Beastie Boys, 1999.

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