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Withywindle
Christmas
Riddles
Thanksgiving
Storytelling
Max In the Land Of Lies
Karen Cushman
Snack Time
The Inquisitor's Tale
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Holiday Traditions
Middle Grade Books
Adam Gidwitz
Read Aloud Revival
The Wild Robot
Max In the House Of Spies
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Grumpy Troll
Kate Dicamillo

Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it's an adventure through the wild world of wordplay. Each episode we chat with a very special guest, usually an author or illustrator of children's books, plus tell silly jokes, share riddles, talk about stories an... more

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In this special episode of Withywindle, author Matthew Mellema joins us to share an original story, Back from Mars!”

It started when Earth lost communication with every single Martian outpost at the same time. Even worse was the final transmission f... more

What do baseball, Boston, and picture books have in common? Matt Tavares! In this delightful episode of Withywindle, we chat with the award-winning author and illustrator about the winding path that led him to creating beloved books for children. We ... more

In this special episode of Withywindle, author Carolyn Leiloglou joins us to share one of the beloved tales from the Brothers Grimm: The Six Swans.

The Six Swans is a timeless fairy tale about the quiet strength of sacrificial love, the endurance of... more

What happens when two lovers of stories, poetry, and imagination join us around the Withywindle fire?

In episode two of Withywindle Season 10, we’re delighted to welcome poet, priest, and storyteller Malcolm Guite, along with master illustrator Step... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Tavares
Children's book author/illustrator
Episode: 10.3 Matt Tavares Draws Up Some Adventures
Carolyn Leiloglou
Author of the award-winning Restorationist Trilogy
Author
Episode: The Six Swans with Carolyn Leiloglou
Malcolm Guite
Poet, Anglican priest, and co-author of Galahad and the Grail
Author, Poet
Episode: 10.2 At the Round Table with Malcolm Guite & Stephen Crotts
Kate Milford
New York Times best-selling author of Green Glass House; Rialto author
Author, Rialto (HarperCollins/Simon & Schuster depending on edition)
Episode: 10.1 Kate Milford Weaves Wonders
Stephen Barany
Illustrator, author, and educator
Episode: 9:7 Stephen Barany Floats onto the Show!
Victoria Murgante
Author of 'The Traveling Piano Man of Fort Whettershire'
Episode: 9.6 Victoria Murgante Strikes a Chord
Karen Cushman
Newbery Award-winning children's book author
Independent Author
Episode: 9.5 Karen Cushman Whipples us into Shape
Allan Wolf
Award-winning author known for his children's literature
Candlewick Press
Episode: 9.4 Allan Wolf Joins the Withywindle Pack
Kate DiCamillo
Acclaimed author known for children’s books such as 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'The Tale of Despereaux'.
Self-published
Episode: 9.2 Kate DiCamillo Checks into the WithywINNdle

Hosts

Graham Pittman
Co-host and host of the show
David Kern
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • 📖 Hurrah for the windle of withy! Answer the question please?📖

    Huzzah! This is my favorite podcast out of the myriad that I listen to. I think the jokes are terrible and they make me groan, cringe, and be confused, but they are the only jokes that make me laugh. My favorite is the one about the Christian bear (hehehe). I love that you read the Phantom Tollbooth, it’s one of my favorites! I don’t remember if you’ve already eaten tons of gummies (gummy pizza, gummy burger, etc.) but if not, I would greatly enjoy listening to you eating horrific and unhealthy ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Opossumopinion
    United States20 days ago
  • I LOVE withywindle! My favorite part is snack time and the author interviews! David and Graham are so funny and I love listening to them chat about books!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bookworm24
    a month ago
  • Everything

    I love This podcast it’s great and fun and full of jokes and snacks listen to if you can

    Audible
    5
    Bianca Scott
    United States2 months ago
  • Garglehouser is the star

    It's Garglehouser's bookstore and Garglehouser's podcast.

    5 out of 5.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThylacineYawn
    United States2 months ago
  • Wholesome in the mental sense

    Whenever I am depressed I listen to this podcast. It’s a good laugh, that’s not too ‘pick on others’ heavy. You get to experience the Withywinde pop culture such as Certified Sticks, Pop Socks, Wet Jim’s Water Park, and of course the phenomenal Sour Patch Keds. Oh, and there’s on way to avoid the snacks! Thank you David, Graeme, and Logan. This podcast has helped my ‘mental laugh health’, my list of books to read, and my superiority in hangman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    可愛いキツネ
    United States4 months ago

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Several reviews highlight how interviews inspire new readers and artists, and the humor keeps kids engaged.
Fans frequently mention the snack segments as a memorable, fun anchor.
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10.3 Matt Tavares Draws Up Some Adventures
Q: What advice do you have for kids who want to be writers or illustrators?
Read a lot, write a lot, draw a lot, and keep at it; practice gradually builds skill and confidence, and journaling helped him develop as a writer.
10.3 Matt Tavares Draws Up Some Adventures
Q: If you could book Wander into any classic book, which would you choose and why?
Treasure Island, to experience the pirate era in a immersive way without the violence, imagining what it would be like to live in that adventurous world.
10.3 Matt Tavares Draws Up Some Adventures
Q: If you could travel to only one country on holiday for the rest of your life, where would you pick and why?
Matt would choose Portugal because of its diverse regions, friendly people, and personal connections to his family history there, which makes it feel like a home away from home.
10.2 At the Round Table with Malcolm Guite & Stephen Crotts
Q: Can you give us a breakdown of what Galahad and the Grail is and what inspired you to make this book?
Malcolm explains the book blends storytelling with poetry in ballad form, designed to be read aloud and sung in rhythm, while Stephen describes expanding Arthurian imagery through early Welsh and Celtic influences and a woodcut visual style to offer readers a fresh perspective on familiar legends.
10.1 Kate Milford Weaves Wonders
Q: What inspired you to create such vivid places in your books, like the Glass Museum or NagSpeak?
Milford explains that places come from real-life discoveries, travel memories, folklore, and the desire to build a believable world that rewards curious readers with background lore and clues, blending setting with character journeys.

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1. Matt Tavares
2. Carolyn Leiloglou
3. Malcolm Guite
4. Kate Milford
5. Stephen Barany
6. Victoria Murgante
7. Karen Cushman
8. Allan Wolf

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