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Story Pirates

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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

Discover the freedom to write badly in today’s brand new story, written by Petra, a 12 year old from Canada.

The Summer Story Challenge Leaderboard is now LIVE at storypirates.com/leaderboard

Get your FREE Summer Survival Kit at storypirates.com/po... more

In this special bonus episode, the Story Pirates celebrate the release of a new children’s book by Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning called “Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers”. Featuring the winning story from our ‘you are what you eat’ story ... more

In part 2 of our season finale, the Evil Robot Story Pirates attempt to destroy imagination and creativity once and for all. Featuring two new stories: “Coco’s Crazy Schedule”, a song about a hot cocoa-loving axolotl who stays extremely busy, written... more

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

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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
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    And sometimes they take over the school!

    What are they-

    And who-oo do they sit on-

    And what do they take over-

    Ok-

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    You’re getting it!

    Cats- ooh they sit on you-oh-oh

    And-

    And-

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    Sometimes they take over the school-

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAVENDER!!
    United States8 days ago
  • Jibrjsh

    I can speak jibrish

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    salyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    Australia8 days ago
  • The dog that don’t like bones

    Once there was a dog who hated bones. One day the dog saw a bone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Com.zuu.peeuu
    Australia8 days ago
  • Peter = yay

    More more more more Peter for u 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍋‍🟩🍌🍉🍇🍓🫐🍈🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥝🍅🍆🥑🫛🥦🥬🥒🌶️🫑🌽🥕🫒🧄🧅🥔🫜🍠🫚🥐🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🥚🍳🧈🥞🧇🥓🥩🍗🍖🌭🍔🍟🍕🥪🥙🧆🌮🌯🫔🥗🥘🫕🥫🍝🍜🍲🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍤🍙🍚🍘🍥🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍨🍦🥧🧁🍰🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🍿🍩🍪🌰🥜🫘🍯🥛🫗🍼🫖☕️🍵🧃🥤🧋🍶🍺🍻🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🍾🧊🥡🥣🧂go down

    I made a story but I haven’t sent it yet

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cats are not evil 🐈🐈‍⬛
    United States8 days ago
  • This is the best podcast ever!!♥️♥️♥️

    To Lee: I love the secret little clips that at the end of each episode! To Peter: please stop eating things that you are not supposed to eat. To baby with a mustache: One what is your name . Two in episode 38 season 8 you grew up and shaved please DO NOT DO THAT!

    One thing for Peter: all the food in the world and a seasonal pass to lucky’s

    One thing for Lee private bathrooms everywhere you go.

    One thing for baby with mustache: all the baby bottles in the world filled with m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be happy ♥️⭐️
    United States8 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
#13
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#29
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#75
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#200
Germany/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Coco’s Crazy Schedule/The Advice Toilet
Q: Has there ever been a time in your life where you specifically chose your own path?
Ellie talks about writing poetry that mattered to her and pursuing a personal art path, emphasizing daily writing and aiming to be an author before turning 12.
Coco’s Crazy Schedule/The Advice Toilet
Q: Can you tell me how you got the idea for that story?
Ethan describes thinking big and playful about axolotls, hot cocoa, and a crazy daily schedule, using imagination to craft a story where a character's routine drives wild adventures and a universe-wide climax.
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.

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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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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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