Story Pirates

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.

In this episode, the podcast features a unique story written by an 11-year-old author who also appears as a character. The narrator and author negotiate the story's location, encounter strange discoveries, and meet a mysterious old man. The narrator discusses their role and introduces three other stories. A humorous conversation about identities in the story leads to a decision to take a nap.

What’s that? You need a mixtape to help provide the soundtrack to your holiday travels? Good news: the world’s greatest DJ who is also a worm is on the case!

Rachel, a busy director at the Statue of Liberty, is tracked down by the Story Pirates. They discuss a cautionary tale about a dad who makes copies of himself and a story of an inventor who unleashes vengeful ice creams. The hosts also share imaginative stories from young listeners and encourage submissions.

11-year-old comic finds inspiration in staple removers, blue cheese seeks validation from fridge owner. Story Pirates track down Eric and Peter constructing strange theme park near Coney Island. Features stories: 'The Staple Removing Comedian' by Sebastian, and 'The Smelly Cheese' by Tess.

The Story Pirates track down Nimene, who has become a top fashion designer for an eccentric mathematician (Christy Carlson Romano). Featuring two new stories: “Porch Boogie,” a song about porches that detach from their houses and start a dance party, written by Elias, a 4 year old from Washington, and “A Very Monstrous Game Show,” a story about the only game show where contestants genetically engineer terrifying monsters to win the Golden Gross Thing, by an 11 year old from Utah named Charlie.

Lee, Rolo and Smitty start tracking down the other members of the Story Pirates in NYC, starting with Meghan, who is starring in her very own Broadway show alongside a theatrical ghost (Heléne Yorke). Featuring two new stories: ‘Why Are There So Many Commercials?’, a story about two kids who find out the truth behind the constant barrage of advertisements on TV, written by Sarah, a 10 year old from New York, and ‘The Tooth Problem,’ a terrifying tale of cavities come to life, written by two siblings from Wisconsin, Kade and Avery. 

Special guests Kirby and the band Mipso join the Story Pirates in Season 6. Stories include 'Black Bird, Blue Bird' about celestial bird connections and overcoming writer's block in 'Trying to Write a Story'.

A witch shares her experiences and efforts to rebrand witches as a spa experience. She encourages embracing the performance and character aspects of being a witch. The conversation takes a dark turn when the witch jokingly suggests being cooked and eaten. A spooky story from the archives is shared.