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Stories From Now And Then

Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
Fairy Tale
Edith Nesbit
Wind In the Willows
The Beatles
The Wind In the Willows
The Emperor's New Clothes
Sleeping Beauty
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Odysseus
Brothers Grimm
Princess Irene
Julia Butterfly Hill
Rudyard Kipling
Simone Biles
Dragon Tamers
Fred Rogers
St. George
The Princess and the Goblin
Beauty and the Beast
Florence Nightingale

Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-free time. New episodes every week! Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us on Instagram ... more

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When a girl from New Jersey moves to Florida and falls in love with the ocean, one of the most impressive careers in to marine biology begins, in this true tale told by Nicola. Meanwhile, the Old Library crew did some exploring of their own.

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A little Velveteen Rabbit discovers how much of a difference love can make in the second half of this story, as told by Nicola. Deprecatus has more questions about haircuts.

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A well-loved stuffy causes a stir among the other toys. Find out why Margery Williams' story remains so iconic in today's story as told by the amazing Nicola Ward! Meanwhile, Deprecatus just came back from a haircut.

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When princesses show up during the day with very very worn shoes and twinkles in their eyes, some people decide they need to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile Deprecatus has flexed his Barista skills at the Old Library. A classic folk tale from the ... 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

Nicola Ward
Host and storyteller guiding episodes, often delivering tales with calm narration.
Captain Blunderface
Host of the show and music/segment lead for Old Library, known for warm storytelling and light humor.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Ya

    Ummm idk I don’t rlly like it I got kinda bored ngl I’ll give it a three

    Apple Podcasts
    3
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    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod

    This is an amazing podcast I listen to it all night I especially love the sleeping beauty one and Beauty and the beast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DUCK’D RL YT
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun and widely varied G-rated stories for kids

    I infrequently have the pleasure of driving my granddaughters to school or with me on errands. This podcast has become “our thing “ - it’s something they always look forward to when I drive them. They’re 11 and 5 years old, (6 years apart)but these stories always manage to capture their attention. As varied as fairy tales, folklore or the Savannah Bananas,

    “Stories from Now and Then” is a dependable, never crude, always delightful way to spend our drives. I also have to give a shoutout to Nikola... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decembee
    United Statesa month ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Si Guy 16
    United States2 months ago
  • Hilarious and educational, fun for parents and kids. My kids enjoy this show on car rides especially

    Podcast Addict
    5
    winwithbikealways
    2 months ago

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Nicola's storytelling voice is calming and engaging for families.
Loved the calm narration and cozy library vibe—great for kids.
Stories are creative, kid-appropriate, and perfect for car rides or bedtime.

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

A family-friendly storytelling show that retells timeless folk tales and true-life legends in short, kid-appropriate episodes. Narration is warm and calm, often featuring audience shout-outs, sponsor plugs for coloring-book companions, and a cozy Old Library setting that blends classic tales with modern, child-centered commentary. Long-running themes include courage, friendship, teamwork, and curiosity, with a strong emphasis on accessible morals and gentle humor. The format is designed for ages 5-12 and also resonates with parents and caregivers seeking entertaining, educational storytelling that can be shared during car rides or bedtime.

A notable strength is the duo-driven hosting with a consistent creative voice and a recurring framewo... more

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Stories From Now And Then launched 10 months ago and published 49 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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