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Stories From Now And Then

Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
Wind In the Willows
The Wind In the Willows
The Emperor's New Clothes
Odysseus
Princess Irene
Julia Butterfly Hill
Rudyard Kipling
Simone Biles
Fred Rogers
St. George
The Princess and the Goblin
Florence Nightingale
Beauty and the Beast
Bremen
Lionel Messi
East Of the Sun and West Of the Moon
Fairy Tale
Banksy
Guestgetter
The Musicians Of Bremen

Welcome to the Old Library! Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller invite you into a world of classic folk tales and true stories about real-life legends. Adapted into 10-20 minute episodes for kids ages 5-12, we share timeless classics that your parents or grandparents once heard, and true and new stories to inspire young imaginations. Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us... more

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Latest Episodes

Nicola recounts the magical tale of Momotaro, the peach boy! Adapted from the age-old Japanese Folk Tale. Blunderface learns more about cats (doesn't he always?)

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Nicola spins some yarns from Aesop's Fables. Some you may know, some not! Meanwhile Deprecatus is getting a bit wordy at the OL.

Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtim... more

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Tune in to the the magical, wonderful second half of Sleeping Beauty as told by Nicola, with some classic old library repartee between a Captain and a Cat.

Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true ... more

Enjoy an absolute classic fairy tale about a princess, an evil enchantress, and a really long nap, told by Nicola today! Meanwhile Deprecatus presses the "record" button a bit early.

Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast s... more

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Recent Guests

Uncle John
Dad narrator and guest reader
Stories From Now And Then
Episode: How The Camel Got His Hump
Admiral James T. Blunderface
Grandpa guest who travels with the hosts to tell the tale
Family cast (guest)
Episode: The Odyssey, Part 3

Hosts

Evan Wiebe
Co-host widely known as Captain Blunderface; appears as a central storyteller and host with the other co-host to guide episodes.
Nicola Ward
Main storyteller and narrator; frequently guides the narrative and voices multiple characters.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Wonderful

    We love the stories, the calm narration and the old library. Thank you for making such a great kids podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xtxttx
    United States24 days ago
  • Dinosaur day is fairytale🦖

    Write an episode with a dinosaur called the dinosaur days fairytale But I love the podcast in the my favorite episode is how the camel got his hump🦖🐪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Start with a stage 413
    United States24 days ago
  • Such a good kid podcast!

    Great stories! Nicola’s voice is so calming. She’s so good at telling the stories and makes them interesting for kids! We love this podcast so much!! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HillardFam
    United States2 months ago
  • Y

    So good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elektrodread
    United States2 months ago
  • Hi

    Hi

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymous 6min/gzm fan
    United States2 months ago

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Shout-outs and kid-friendly sponsor plugs are seen as a nice touch that keeps families engaged.
Listeners praise the calm, engaging narration that makes classic tales accessible for kids.
Parents appreciate the safe, family-friendly content and gentle humor.
The host dynamic (storyteller plus Captain Blunderface) is described as charming and entertaining for both kids and adults.

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What is Stories From Now And Then about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A warm, family-friendly storytelling show that adapts classic tales and new narratives for kids ages 5-10, blending gentle narration with light humor and audience shout-outs. Episodes emphasize imagination, friendship, and learning through playful retellings of familiar classics, often featuring a sibling-like co-host duo and a recurring host persona. Noteworthy is the use of a cozy Old Library setting, kid-centered framing, and occasional sponsor moments tied to children's activities, making it appealing to families seeking wholesome, educational entertainment. The format tends to mix folklore, mythology, and literature with accessible storytelling, and it often invites audience engagement and shout-outs from young listeners. It probably a... more

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Stories From Now And Then launched 6 months ago and published 33 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Admiral James T. Blunderface

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