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Stories From Now And Then

Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
The Three Dogs
Peter Pan
Fairy Tale
Edith Nesbit
Wind In the Willows
The Beatles
The Emperor's New Clothes
The Wind In the Willows
Sleeping Beauty
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Sylvia Earle
Hen
Odysseus
Brothers Grimm
Princess Irene
Julia Butterfly Hill
Rudyard Kipling
Simone Biles
Dragon Tamers
Fred Rogers

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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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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Uncle John
Dad narrator and guest reader
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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
Narrator/Co-Host; Storyteller and co-host with a calming, narrative-led style
Captain Blunderface
Host of the storytelling segments; performer and guide through tales with humor and warmth

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
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    JOE_SPOOKY_DUKES
    United States21 days ago
  • Pod

    I like the voices and it’s calming to fall asleep to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Im a good listener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

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

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    5
    DUCK’D RL YT
    United Statesa month ago
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    Ummm idk I don’t rlly like it I got kinda bored ngl I’ll give it a three

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    United States2 months 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

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    DUCK’D RL YT
    United States2 months ago

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Hosts have great chemistry and make classics feel fresh and accessible.
Great for kids; not overly long or complex, perfect for car rides.
Engaging storytelling with calming narration loved by families.
Positive sentiment around the family-friendly, safe storytelling voice.

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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 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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Stories From Now And Then launched 10 months ago and published 52 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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