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Story Pirates

Story Pirates
Story Pirates
Creativity
Storytelling
Friendship
Comedy
Shopify
Children's Stories
Creative Writing
Music
Thanksgiving
Migration
Gabby's Dollhouse
Summer
New York City
Family
DJ Squirm-a-Lot
Dinosaurs
Magic
Humor
Imagination

The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind the ... more

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Latest Episodes

In part 1 of our season finale, the Story Pirates and the Evil Robot Story Pirates both arrive at StoryTellerCon. Featuring two new stories: “Flowers Will Not Grow Well Enough For My Mom To Like Them”, a song about a high stakes race to grow beautifu... more

Today’s episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club!

The next Create a Story session is coming up on July 9th  @ 12pm ET

Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new s... more

Lee explores an alternate reality where the Story Pirates never existed. Featuring two new stories: “Waffles”, a story about a girl with a mysterious vendetta against everyone’s favorite breakfast food, written by Sophia, an 8 year old from New York,... more

The Story Pirates visit a roadside cherry stand with a strange proprietor (Hari Kondabolu). Featuring two new stories: “Hair Hospital”, a song about a place where you can receive both health care and hair care, written by two friends from California ... more

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Recent Guests

Hari Kondabolu
Comedian, special guest on episode
Special guest
Episode: Hair Hospital/The Real Reason Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct (feat. Hari Kondabolu)
Elyse Myers
Special guest, comedian and digital content creator
Brand/Personal
Episode: Fashion Snail/My Impossible Vest (feat. Elyse Myers)
Kate Micucci
Special guest, known for her comedic talents and children's literature
Episode: Alfred and the Broken Cup/Princess Lemon and the Tennis Tournament (feat. Kate Micucci)
Jeff Hiller
Guest comedian on Story Pirates Podcast
Episode: The Grouchy Friends/The Girl Who Never Fell Asleep (feat. Jeff Hiller and Hannah Solow)
Hannah Solow
Guest comedian on Story Pirates Podcast
Episode: The Grouchy Friends/The Girl Who Never Fell Asleep (feat. Jeff Hiller and Hannah Solow)
Glo Tavarez
Fantastic comedian and guest on the show.
Episode: Penny the Multi-Talented Girl/Husbordes (feat. Glo Tavarez)
Matt Oberg
Incredible and hilarious actor
Episode: Bob’s Impossible Pants/The Weird Inventor (feat. Matt Oberg)
Alison Pill
Actress and long-time friend of the show
Episode: The Bed/Do Not Disturb (feat. Alison Pill)
Koo Koo
A children's performance group joining the Story Pirates for a tour.
Koo Koo
Episode: Muffin of Doom: The Greatest Game of Parkour Hide and Seek (feat. Koo Koo)

Hosts

Lee Overtree
Host and Story Pirates co‑founder with strong storytelling and performance background
Peter McNerney
Host and head writer, leads storytelling and guest interactions

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24k ratings
  • The best!

    This podcast is amazing I LOVE it I’ve been listening since like 2017 lol

    (Don’t ask how old I am)

    That message is to the 7 year olds who listen to this🤗🤗🤗🤗

    I think this is fine for 15 year olds!!!!

    Lol *I’m not 15* but what I mean is that like if you are a teen you can still listen to this

    I mean I listen to this podcast and I’m ** years old soooooooooo yeah that wasn’t a glitch, IM NOT TELLING YOU MY AGEEEEE

    IM TO OLD FOR THATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

    OKAY sowwy

    If you were actually looking f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🌺🌴Girly pop 🌴🌺
    United States21 days ago
  • We love your show!

    I love DJ the worm 🩷keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momokokoriku
    China21 days ago
  • ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    i love your podcast and magin is the best Lufu

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tijana
    United States21 days ago
  • I 🩷 story pirates

    This is the literal best podcast ever I only listen to this 😁Please Please Please come to Toronto!!!!!! Also less subscribers only episodes please!!!!!!! ( type hooray 🎉 if you agree! )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Princess Miggles
    Canada22 days ago
  • Jimmy

    This is jimmy

    🤠

    /l\

    /\

    He likes to travel, so spread him to other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zigzagz121
    United States22 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for creativity and family‑friendly humor.
Audience notes emphasize accessibility for both kids and adults and the value of literacy and storytelling.
Families appreciate how kids' stories are brought to life with energy and imagination.
Many fans want more episodes and guest diversity; several highlight the joy of kid authors and relatable hosts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#33
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#189
France/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#9
New Zealand/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Flowers Will Not Grow Well Enough For My Mom To Like Them/The Breakdancing Knight
Q: How did you come up with the Breakdancing Knight story?
Abel explains he's into history and medieval times, and imagined a knight who breaks into breakdancing as a playful twist, blending education with fun.
Fashion Snail/My Impossible Vest (feat. Elyse Myers)
Q: What inspired the Fashion Snail story and its message about perseverance?
Margot explains that the story was about turning a flaw into a strength and about how love can overcome tangible obstacles, echoing the neon vitality of guerrilla theater.
Super Ant
Q: Do you think Super Ant is truly a hero, given the toilet-stealing antics?
The hosts and Nathan discuss how heroism can be about trying to help in the moment, even if the methods are goofy, and that Super Ant's intentions are to protect, even if his methods are questionable at times.
Super Ant
Q: Nathan, what inspired you to write about Super Ant and his adventures?
Nathan explains that he wanted a funny hero who still makes mistakes, and enjoys the mischief of an ant with big dreams, which led to the running jokes about toilets and whimsical villains.
Self Driving Cars/The Birth of Soup
Q: How did you come up with the idea for Self Driving Cars?
Grey explains the spark came from a real car navigation mishap the family experienced, which inspired a funny scenario where a car literally drives you to an unexpected landmark, turning a mundane trip into an epic misadventure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Story Pirates

What is Story Pirates about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, kid‑centered variety show turns children's stories into sketch comedy and songs, blending playful performances with host commentary, audience participation, and occasional interviews. Each episode features new kid-authored tales performed by a troupe of comedians, interwoven with meta-storylines, musical numbers, and short guest segments — often including celebrity guests or notable creators — all framed around celebrating kids' creativity and storytelling. Branded sponsor reads and creator‑driven segments provide a light educational bent while keeping a humorous, family‑friendly tone that appeals to both kids and adults.

A standout aspect is the consistent rotation of kid authors' stories alongside candid chats with guests about... more

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How many episodes of Story Pirates are there?

Story Pirates launched 13 years ago and published 507 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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What guests have appeared on Story Pirates?

Recent guests on Story Pirates include:

1. Hari Kondabolu
2. Elyse Myers
3. Kate Micucci
4. Jeff Hiller
5. Hannah Solow
6. Glo Tavarez
7. Matt Oberg
8. Alison Pill

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