A weekly podcast in which co-hosts Christopher Panico and Robert Hoffman apply real-world logic and rationale to famous children's stories in order to discover the true meaning behind our childhood classics.
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It's be quite a long time since our last episode, but we couldn't let Halloween come and go without at least getting together for a special episode. This year we're tackling one of our very favorite kids novellas, 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman.
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Chris and Bobby travel to Maine (metaphorically speaking) to pick apart a classic folk tale, The Gingerbread Man.
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This episode is a little bit different from most of of our others so far. With the help of our friend Lin we have decided to take a world renowned character from Swedish culture and break down what her story really is. Sit back with Chris, Bobby, and Lin as they talk about Pippi Langstrumpf (Longstocking!) and hash out where her Pirate King Father …
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Chris and Bobby bring you a slightly belated, slightly spooky second Halloween special for the year. We return to our always reliable Dr. Seuss with a not-so-well known story full of brand new, spooky nonsense.
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Harriet doesn't like playing music for other people...it's Halloween...and there's a Moon in her chimney!
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Chris and Bobby open up the mail bag and answer questions from their adoring fans.
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They wanted us to believe there was only one Napping House. But Chris and Bobby know better than to believe everything that they read in a book.
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This week we're teaming up with a couple of very special friends. Join us in welcoming Ben and Erik from 'Ben and Erik's Bookstore' to their very first episode of No Nonsense Storytime. Ben and Erik have brought Tikki Tikki Tembo to us. The book calls in to question the concepts of favoritism among children, respect to the elderly, and whether or n…
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Amelia Bedelia is starting her first day on the job...but she seems to have a little bit of trouble following directions accurately....or does she!?
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Australian Day
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Alexander is having a very, VERY bad day. We've all been there...but we haven't all be to Australia. There may just be more to this bad day than meets the eye.
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An episode including many puns, Chris trying to make Bobby laugh, and Bobby trying to convince you all that Fedoras are cool.
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Even if you've never read "The Rainbow Fish" before, you surely remember the beautiful water color illustrations by Marcus Pfister. The story is about the finer points of underwater society, how to make friends, and why you should literally give pieces of your body away to strangers so that they'll like you. Makes sense, right? WRONG! Click the pla…
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Fireman Small is the only firefighter on this side of the bay...and boy howdy is it a demanding job. He works night and day, never gets any sleep, and oh..by the way...he's the only human being in town. But why? What is this unusual place on the side of the bay? Find out now!
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Goodness, those waistcoats are nice.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Is it really a beanstalk?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Would he ask for milk though?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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The shocking truth behind the coconut treeBy Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Chris and Bobby talk about Mr. Eric's beloved series.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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The Seussiverse: Episode Four: We Can Help the Knoxarelli
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The grand conclusion to Ned Knox's sagaBy Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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The Seussiverse: Episode Three: Fort Knox
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Freestyle rap legend Ned Knox comes back on the scene...and you won't believe what happened next...By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Green Eggs and HamBy Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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The Seussiverse: Episode One: Who-Tang Clan
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Kicking of Read Across America with Fox in Socks!By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Is it a crayon really?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Strega Nona's helper, Big Anthony, bites of a little more than he can chew.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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'Twas the Night Before ChristmasBy Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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How the Grinch Went Back On His Convictions
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Why does the Grinch hate Christmas so much?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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All aboooooooooard!By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Trees can't talk...By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Where did these stripes come from? What do they mean?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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The Lorax vs. The Once-lear.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Halloween Special: Charlie and the Gaslit Factory
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What happens behind closed doors at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Big Pumpkin. Big pie.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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I couldn't think of a better title.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Where's Waldo? Also why? And how?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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We embark on our safari to find discover the secret sense within 'Jumanji'.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Rumplestiltskin, what weird name.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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There's a Health Code Violation in My Pocket
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The truth behind Wockets, Wosets, Yeps, Yottles, Bofas, and more!By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Goodnight, Moon. Goodnight, who?By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Solve the puzzle of the anomaly that is The Gruffalo.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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A tale of friendship, morality, insects, and food.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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Discover where and what the Wild Things actually are.By Christopher Panico & Robert Hoffman
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