This bonus episode features deep cuts from the archives of the Story Pirates Podcast. It includes stories about a monkey on ice skates, a tape ball purse that takes over the world, and kids discovering a magical land while riding ponies.
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The podcast celebrates unique and standout stories from the archives, whether it's due to performances, music, or their weirdness.
The story 'Kids Riding Ponies' emphasizes the importance of allowing kids to explore their imaginations and encourages parents to support their children's dreams.
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Celebrating Weird and Favorite Stories
In this episode, the podcast celebrates the weirdest and favorite stories from the archives. The team chooses stories that are different and stand out, whether it's due to the performances, music, or simply because they are weird. One of the featured stories is 'King of the Egg Cream,' which tells the amusing tale of a person enjoying an egg cream but wishing the chocolate syrup was less expensive. Another story, 'The Monkey and the Ice Skates,' stands out for its unique storytelling style influenced by popular podcasts. It follows the journey of Riley, a monkey with a passion for ice skating. Lastly, the story 'Tape Ball Purse' explores the consequences of using a sticky purse that accumulates everything, ultimately leading to chaotic events and the potential destruction of the planet.
The Land of Make-Believe
The second story highlighted in the podcast episode is 'Kids Riding Ponies.' It revolves around a girl named Laura who defies her mother's rule against playing with ponies and embarks on a journey to find a group of kids riding ponies and ride them to the land of Megbaleem. Laura's determination leads her to encounter other children sharing the same desire. They eventually find themselves surrounded by real ponies, enabling them to embark on a magical adventure to the land of make-believe. The story emphasizes the importance of allowing kids to explore their imaginations and encourages parents to support their children's dreams.
Appreciating Storytelling and Imagination
The podcast episode concludes by appreciating the power of storytelling and imagination. The host highlights the efforts put into sound design and voice acting to enhance the listeners' experience. She encourages young listeners to visualize the captivating scenes described in the stories, such as the tape ball purse crashing through walls or the mid-Atlantic accent reminiscent of Judy Garland in the story 'Kids Riding Ponies.' The episode concludes with a reminder for aspiring young writers to share their stories, emphasizing that every submission is valued and brings joy and insights to the podcast team.
We’ll be back with new episodes starting March 4th, but in the meantime here’s another brand new bonus episode featuring some of our favorite deep cuts from the archives along with behind-the-scenes tidbits on how the Story Pirates Podcast gets made. Featuring “The Monkey and the Ice Skates,” “Tape Ball Purse” and “Kids Riding Ponies.”
