Story Pirates

Lee, Rolo and Meghan visit one of the most famous places in New York City: Wall Street! Featuring two new stories: “The Flavour Thief,” a mystery about a culinary bandit and the two kids who hunt him down, written by Lailah, a 10 year old from Canada, and “Too Many Buttons,” a story about absurd automotive technology, written by an 8 year old from Washington named Aidan.

The gang finds out the truth about why Lee has been pronouncing ‘kefir’ wrong all season long, with a little help from famous NYC superhero Arachno-Boy (Richie Moriarty). Featuring two new stories: “Leprechaun Drone Capture Plan,” a story about the value of detailed preparation, written by Orion, a 9 year old from Canada, and “The Invisible Shop,” a story about entrepreneurship in the invisible world, written by a 10 year old from Michigan named Clara.

A story about a lazy cat who becomes the hero during an alien invasion. The hosts also share imaginative stories from young listeners and wrap up with a playful discussion.

Announcing a special collaboration with our friends at Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for the new animated family comedy, Migration from Illumination! We’re looking for kid-written stories about what happens when a character goes on an adventure of a lifetime, facing obstacles along the way. We'll choose one story to adapt for a special Migration-themed bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast and EVERY story that’s submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement for its kid author. Parents or guardians can send in your kids’ stories today at storypirates.com/migration. Illumination’s Migration is available now!

Eric tries his hand at some good ‘ol New York City business, but does he have what it takes to succeed a famous teddy bear CEO (Greg Hildreth)? Featuring two new stories: “The Busker,” a song about a musician and his family of kids, pigs and cats, written by Gwen, a 9 year old from Wales, and “The Time I Was An Hour Late To School 2,” a story about a boy who is chronically late to school, written by a 9 year old from Arizona named Jackson.

Emily Deschanel and a fire horse named Helena Flamehoof join the Story Pirates for two new stories: 'The Dancing Artichoke' about a dancing vegetable and 'The Fancy Raccoon Who Ate a Volcano' about a fancy raccoon's culinary feat.

Nimene learns to play an artificially intelligent piano (Zach Reino). Featuring two new stories: “SoConfusing.com,” a story about the weirdest website you’ve ever been to, written by Eliana, a 10 year old from New Hampshire, and “Baby Slither Gets Creeped,” a story about a snake who learns to confront their fear of getting creeped, written by a 6 year old from Idaho named Andy.

A new version of 'Cats Sit On You' is released on this episode. The podcast discusses the tour version and the possibility of future tours. There is also a discussion about cats taking over the school and a new song release.

Treasure hunter Justin Bartha visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Baby with a Mustache. They discuss art appreciation and loneliness, explore the museum's mysteries, and search for hidden treasures. The hosts also reflect on their artistic interests and judgments, share stories about a winged whale and a meowing cow, and encourage listeners to submit their own stories.

Actor Zach Cherry joins the Story Pirates to discuss contracts and lawsuits. They explore topics such as the discovery of banana bread, the availability of Story Pirates albums on streaming platforms, and the importance of communication in resolving conflicts. The hosts also delve into questions about reality and the origins of the universe, and discuss the need for work-life balance and fair compensation.