Nicola sets sail with Stories from Now and Then's first multi-part story, of the mythical tale of Odysseus. Meanwhile back at the old library, there are some ringers filling in for the Captain.

Nicola shares the incredible true story of Mr. Rogers, and how he shared his life to help children and people around the world. Meanwhile, Deprecatus gets into a sticky situation while making puppets.

What would you do with invisible fabric? We'll find out in today's episode narrated by Nicola. Meanwhile, back at the Old Library, the clothes aren't quite invisible but they seem to have shrunk!

What if a cat could change your life? Deprecatus loves this story, where Nicola the storyteller takes us back to this classic "Tale" (or Tail!) about a Cat, a King, and some very clever ideas. Meanwhile back at the old library, Captain Blunderface has the whole place to himself... or does he?

This is a short calming kids podcast story (7-12 minutes) perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides.

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This is the true story of Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast to ever live! Hear how Simone became the best to ever do it, brought to you by Nicola the storyteller. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus are at odds about the nature of cats.

This is a short calming kids podcast story (7-12 minutes) perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides.

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A village girl, a castle, and a mysterious enchanted rose are somehow connected in this classic story, narrated by the amazing Nicola. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is slightly scatterbrained and needs some help.

This is a short calming kids podcast story (7-12 minutes) perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides.

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Grasshopers? Locusts? Are they the same? A Story that never ends? A clever storyteller? Hear how these all go together in today's story told by Nicola. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is joined by an up-and-coming talented dude.

This is a short calming kids podcast story (7-12 minutes) perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides.

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A really smart cookie named Schacabac. A rich man named The Barmecide. A very curious feast! See what happens in this classic story told by Nicola. Meanwhile, back at the old library, Deprecatus has some interesting cravings.

This is a short calming kids podcast story (7-12 minutes) perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides.

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