
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 | 52 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stories for KidsKids & Family | |||

A normal family in England is visited by a not-so-normal boy, chasing his own shadow. Oh, and brings a dust-dispersing fairy with him. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is taking himself too seriously.
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An original story written BY our very own Nicola Ward about a very special hen. And a true story at that! We are thrilled to have reached our first 50 episodes, and don't you worry - we have so much more in store! Oh, Blunderface tries to "crack" a j... more
This is Episode 50!! Thank you for being with us every week, and here we go with a wonderfully fun classic tale told by Nicola about three dogs with unique powers. Meanwhile our Old Library crew's antics are still anticful.
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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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I like the voices and it’s calming to fall asleep to.
This is an amazing podcast I listen to it all night I especially love the sleeping beauty one
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
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A warm, family-friendly storytelling show that brings classic fairy tales and real-life legends to life through calming narration and playful host banter. Episodes mix read-aloud storytelling, age-appropriate biographical and historical tales, and light audience shout-outs, all with a cozy Old Library vibe and a consistent emphasis on kindness, imagination, and curiosity. Noteworthy is the duo format—Nicola Ward and Captain Blunderface—who guide listeners through each tale, often threading in gentle humor and audience participation, making it appealing for kids and parents during bedtime or car rides. The show stands out for its accessible, old-fashioned storytelling style, short episode length (10-20 minutes), and a revolving cast of guest... more
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