
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stories for KidsKids & Family | |||

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
Join us for a classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen about a contest between a flea, a grasshopper, and a frog! Meanwhile, Cap' Blunderface wants to see a cat jump at least once.
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A shoemaker notices that some of his work is being done for him. So what does he do? Find out in today's story. Who could be sneaking around his shop? Meanwhile someone seems to have snuck around the old library a bit too.
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All about four lads from Liverpool: John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and how they became the biggest band of all time. For this episode, all you need is Nicola... To spin the tale of how it all happened. Meanwhile, there's a lot you can do with a pile ... more
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Ummm idk I don’t rlly like it I got kinda bored ngl I’ll give it a three
This is an amazing podcast I listen to it all night I especially love the sleeping beauty one and Beauty and the beast
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
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Hilarious and educational, fun for parents and kids. My kids enjoy this show on car rides especially
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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 9 months ago and published 46 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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