Pollyanna was Perfect, with a capital P.  And, in her young eyes, being perfect was all there was to be.  Until… she discovers that her obsession with perfection might just be too much for any 4th grader to bear.  Join Teacher Natalie for the fantastical (and harrowing!) Season 3 finale.

Pollyanna The Perfect

Join Teacher Natalie as she tells two separate tales from her family’s cabinet of lore.  The Ranch, nestled in beautiful Northern California, is an idyllic place for a childhood.  But, these short stories shed light on just how wrong things can go without a watchful eye nearby….

The Ranch, In Two Parts

In this Blast, listeners travel through centuries of world history and arrive in today’s Age of Information.  This episode sheds light on the 20th century roots of technology, its many uses, and, contrastingly, the seriously negative side effects of our current global obsession.

Mid-Week Blast: The Age of Information

“Life on Yekred: Part II” blasts listeners into outer space and beyond, traveling aboard the esteemed Artemis 16 rocket ship! At last, Mae, our fearless astronaut, is able to meet the mysterious ETs, face to face.  What she learns about their planet, however, could change her—and the rest of humankind—forever.

Life on Yekred: Part II

This week’s Blast profiles the life and accomplishments of prolific and impressive NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.  Listeners learn about Mae’s interests and achievements — from outer space travel to activism to a lifelong love of dance!

Mid-Week Blast: Mae Jemison, A Biography

Part 1 of this tale leads listeners to the SETI Institute where we encounter Mae, a young and driven astronaut.  It’s there, inside the control room, that Mae alone detects a faint sound floating in over the switchboards, heralding from thousands miles away.  Will Mae and her team be able to trace the source of the unknown “clickety-click-tap” or will she lose communication with these strange beings…. forever?

Life on Yekred: Part I

Join Teacher Natalie as she explains the difference between introversion, extroversion, and everything in between when it comes to the many distinct types of human personalities.

Mid-Week Blast: The Personality Spectrum

In this story, our caterpillar protagonist hatches a secret plan that he believes will lead to eternal happiness.   Unfortunately, Langston encounters some unexpected emotions in the process and must then face his fears in order to avoid a lifetime of regret.

Langston's Plan

This week’s Blast takes listeners across the five geographical regions of the United States.  From Mt. Rainier to the Florida Keys, can you locate the many different topographical highlights within this country?  Listen and test your skills!

Mid-Week Blast: Five Distinct Regions

Small Tales returns with a BANG, as the two young protagonists in our Season 3 premier face a daunting challenge.  Perched atop the old Oak in the corner of Grandpa’s property one Summer evening, Tamra and Dylan witness something they cannot unsee - an evil act that only they have the power to stop.  Will the two cousins be able to save the day after all?

The Witness Tree

Seasonal interlude.  Join us to find out about what Small Tales has been up to in between Seasons 2 and 3.  Even better? Learn how you can participate at home!

Season Interlude

Episodic interlude.  Listen and learn more about the Sumatran jungle and its rapid rate of forest loss.  What can you do to enact change from your very own home?

Mid-Week Blast: Diminishing Forests

The Season 6 finale takes listeners into the depths of the Sumatran jungle.  There, we meet Sufjan, a tiger who is very much convinced he is… a cheetah.  Will Sufjan be brave enough to challenge the longstanding ways of the jungle? Or will he be forced to swallow his secret and remain a striped tiger for the rest of his days?

The Order of the Jungle

Episodic interlude.  Travel across the Atlantic to the beautiful country of Spain.  There, we dive into the long history of the region’s beloved sport of bullfighting and the controversial nature of the animalistic form of “entertainment” today.

Mid-Week Blast: Bullfighting

In this non-fiction, two-parter, Teacher Natalie regales listeners with two stories from her very own childhood.  Part 1 verses audience members in a lesson in the food business, while part 2 recounts a friend’s harrowing run-in with a wooly bully.

A Sandwich Business + The Mumador

Episodic interlude.  Have you ever wondered where the legend of the illusive and beautiful mermaid first began? Tune in to this short Blast to learn more about the story behind everyone’s favorite aquatic creatures.

Mid-Week Blast: The Real History of Mermaids

This fantastical episode takes us into the deep end… Literally! Young Kyo and Santee encounter a pair of beautiful aquatic creatures during one memorable Summer spent laughing and swimming in their backyard pool.

Mis Doraditos

Episodic interlude. How is your little listener weaving innovation and creativity into their days at home during this prolonged period of isolation?

Mid-Week Blast: Quarantine Creativity

Episode 3 is a realistic fiction story about a young girl named Seven.  Unfortunately, Seven’s big birthday party plans get ruined when an unexpected event sweeps through her community.  Will she find a way to celebrate despite the unusual circumstances?

Seven for Seven

Episodic interlude.  Ever noticed just how much bread is a part of your daily life?  Well, turns out, it’s always been that way.  Join us as we explore the centuries-long history behind humankind’s favorite food group.

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