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Story Pirates

Story Pirates
Story Pirates
Creativity
Storytelling
Friendship
Comedy
Shopify
Children's Stories
Creative Writing
Music
Thanksgiving
New York City
Migration
Gabby's Dollhouse
Summer
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

We all know that dinosaurs invented chefs. But what did the first dinosaur chefs cook? Find out in today’s new story. Written by Cameron, an 8 year old from Pennsylvania.

Have you ever tried to make a recipe you found online, but it’s…weird? Written by two siblings, Arabella and Emmet from the Philippines.

It’s time once again to go back to school with the world’s most famous DJ who also happens to be a worm!

Today we celebrate some of our favorite stories that feature Story Pirate Eric, including “The Mad Piano Player” (S2E8), “The Evil Bunny” (S7E39), and “All Because I Bit My Knee” (S5E5).

Get more ad-free episodes by joining Creator Club at ⁠storypir... more

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Recent Guests

Juwan Crawley
Special guest performer (featured musician)
Independent artist
Episode: Buried Treasure: Martian-Mallows/The Big Fortune, feat. Juwan Crawley (S4E26)
David Schwimmer
Special guest
Celebrity guest
Episode: Buried Treasure: Cheese Quest/A Diary Of A Corn Snake, feat. David Schwimmer (S2E13)
Theodore (Theo)
Member of top group on the leaderboard
Group leaderboard participant
Episode: Weird Meets
Zoe Rose
Nine-year-old storyteller from Mississippi
Story Pirates Summer Story Challenge
Episode: Call Helicorgis!!
Laura Sook Duncombe
Writer and historian specializing in pirates, expert on lady pirates
Independent
Episode: An Interview about Lady Pirates with Laura Sook Duncombe
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)

Hosts

Lee Overtree
Host of Story Pirates and founder, Story Pirates Studios presence noted across multiple episodes
Peter McNerney
Co-host and head writer, often co-hosting and producing segments

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24.5k ratings
  • Pirates

    Were the gold maty is it in the stories?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Australia13 days ago
  • I LOVE THIS🥰

    IVE BEEN LISTENING TO THIS SINCE I WAS A BABY AND ITS GREAT!ITS CREATIVE FUN AND COOL ITS WHAT TAUGHT ME HOW TO WRIGHT STORYS.And also im a kid and i think its disrespectful how people underestimate kids and their imaginations.And kids are not harmless creatures if there where no children then then there would be no u.😠😁 And btw I haven’t listen to it in awhile b/c im 10.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ILUV_YOLANDA🌸🌷
    United States13 days ago
  • Blo

    Me and my sister listen to it every night for 7 years and still aren’t sick of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🛍🎀🎏
    United States15 days ago
  • Hi

    Story Pirates is great, but I stopped listening when I turned eight. I’m too mature for it now I would recommend not starting someone with it unless there under 10. But overall, I think it’s a good podcast. SP should make a new season. And they should make it a little more educational. No one’s learning anything. It’s just junk. AnyWho, it’s still a good podcast. I agree with you Tallulah⭐️Hughes. —Mplantan

    LGBTQ4 life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mplantan
    United States15 days ago
  • great podcast!

    This is the best pod. I’ve been listening to this since I was six and now I’m **( I’m not so old) I want to send in soooo

    many stories but I can’t find out how!😬Anyway, I can’t wait for the next season (season 9)

    Love, Rachel ( I know, same same!) byeeee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Racheliscool❤️
    United States16 days ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise creativity and kid-centered imagination, with notes on humor and family-friendly tone.
Some reviews highlight inconsistent longtime story arcs but overall appreciation for storytelling and guest variety.
Feedback often calls for more seasons and episodes, but overall positive sentiment around engagement and education.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#11
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#16
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#131
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#249
Germany/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Make Walka-Moly
Q: Do you play chess, and is there a connection between math and chess for you?
He confirms playing chess a lot and notes that both math and chess require thinking and have a sense that there is one right answer, tying math, strategy, and critical thinking together.
How to Make Walka-Moly
Q: Can you describe how you got your ideas for all your stories?
He says his mom gave him a few random words and he wrote a story around them, doing this most days for about an hour.
How to Make Walka-Moly
Q: Do you remember how many stories you sent in?
Ethan explains he submitted 307 stories and used a process of random words from his mom to spark ideas, emphasizing consistency over perfection.
Buried Treasure: Cheese Quest/A Diary Of A Corn Snake, feat. David Schwimmer (S2E13)
Q: Can you tell me about how you came up with the story Cheese Quest and what inspired Pepper's portrayal?
Allison explains she has a pet corn snake named Pepper, which inspired the diary's perspective and Pepper's character; she drew on personal experiences with Pepper to shape the visuals and events in the story.
Weird Meets
Q: What makes a backstory important, and how do you create one for non-superhero characters?
A backstory provides the origin and motivation for a character; even non-superhero figures can have a backstory by linking their actions to a unique formative event, like a lab accident, a meet-cute, or a quirky habit.

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

A playful, kid-centric variety show turns kid-written stories into sketches and songs, mixing live storytelling, improv, and instructional bits with interviews from young authors, educators, and occasional celebrity guests. Episodes frequently feature a Summer Story Challenge leaderboard, reader submissions, and cross-promotions with partner brands, all wrapped in a bright, family-friendly energy. Notable throughlines include collaborative storytelling tips for young writers, a recurring mix of humor and heart, and guest segments that bring historical, scientific, or literary angles into the storytelling format. The format leans into participatory creativity, celebrates kid authors, and layers musical numbers with goofy, relatable humor—mak... more

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Recent guests on Story Pirates include:

1. Juwan Crawley
2. David Schwimmer
3. Theodore (Theo)
4. Zoe Rose
5. Laura Sook Duncombe
6. Hari Kondabolu
7. Elyse Myers
8. Kate Micucci

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