
Story Pirates
The 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!
Latest episodes

Jul 17, 2025 • 25min
Purple Hot Dog
Have you ever had a very weird substitute teacher? How about a very weird substitute teacher who is a purple hot dog? That’s exactly what happens in today’s brand new story, by 9 year old Clara in Colorado.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 25min
The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator: A Suspenseful and Saucy Saga
Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club!
The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, July 18th @ 12pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on and hear it come to life on the podcast! Create a Story Zooms happen four times per year for our Premium Creator Club members. To join us, sign up for a Premium membership at storypirates.com/creatorclub
All Creator Club memberships also include Podcast Plus, where you can hear even more bonus episodes like this one and listen to the Story Pirates Podcast ad-free!

Jun 30, 2025 • 43min
DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s 4th of July Mixtape 2025
It’s time to celebrate summer with the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm and a slammin’ playlist of your favorite Story Pirates songs.

Jun 26, 2025 • 43min
The Ice Skating Penguin (feat. Wow in the World)
Welcome to a world-shattering, must-be-heard-to-be-believed crossover episode between your two favorite podcasts: Story Pirates and Wow in the World! Featuring a brand new story by a 9 year old from Pennsylvania named Alice.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 27min
Bear’s Forest Days
Have you ever noticed that narrators are pretty much control freaks? This week’s author, a 9 year old from Oklahoma named Belle, sure has!
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Jun 12, 2025 • 26min
The Real Reason Why Aliens Go to Farms
Exploring the whimsical idea of why aliens are drawn to farms, this fun narrative dives into crop circles and playful diner conversations from 1981. Amid alien antics and Corn Burger chaos, new employee pranks collide with extraterrestrial visitors, resulting in clever culinary mischief. The lighthearted discussions on food preferences highlight how aliens prioritize snacks over scare tactics. Finally, the podcast features heroic dogs traveling to fantastical worlds, inviting young listeners to join in on the creative fun with their own imaginative stories.

May 29, 2025 • 45min
Traffic, a Nightmare/The Knight Who Couldn’t Guard the Castle
Season finale, part 2. Nimene accidentally brings to life thousands of characters from different stories the Story Pirates have performed over the years. Featuring two new stories: “Traffic, a Nightmare,” a song about how long two kids had to sit in the car in order to reach the ice cream store, written by Jethro, an 8 year old from New York, and “The Knight Who Couldn’t Guard the Castle,” a story about an inept guard who single handedly destroys the security of a fortress, written by a 9 year old from New York named Grace.
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May 22, 2025 • 48min
Butt Rat/Who Turned Out the Lights?
Season finale, part 1. The Story Pirates return to the Isle of Monsters to gather a rare substance they need to power the ship. Featuring two new stories: “Butt Rat,” a story about an unlikely superhero, written by Liliana and Oliver, two siblings from Nevada, and “Who Turned Out the Lights?”, a story about a dad who refuses to call a professional electrician, written by a 10 year old from California named Indira.
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May 15, 2025 • 20min
The Princess That Liked Ads
Join a curious princess as she breaks free from her sheltered life to dive into the whimsical world of advertisements. Laugh along as she discovers the joy of creativity and friendship inspired by commercials. Embark on a chaotic quest to create the perfect charity ad, revealing the power of effective communication. Plus, enjoy enchanting tales from young storytellers, including a worm's dream and an alien cab ride, blending humor and imagination in every twist and turn.

May 8, 2025 • 50min
The Ghost That Launched a Business/Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig
Discover a mysterious book that sparks imaginative adventures! Dive into a chilling entrepreneurial tale about a ghost and the whimsical story of a guinea pig named Julius Caesar. Explore themes of creativity, friendship, and the hilarious misadventures of a ship's captain while uncovering the importance of teamwork in treasure hunts. The playful narratives from young authors encourage laughter and spark the joy of storytelling. Each story serves as a reminder that the true treasures in life are our shared experiences.