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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Ac ...
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Storyfeather

Nila Patel: Fictioneer

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I'm Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. Welcome to Storyfeather.
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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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LeVar Burton Reads

LeVar Burton and Stitcher

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker
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Each week brings you a stand-alone humorous short story for grown-ups. Every story is handcrafted for your enjoyment. We take care to ensure engaging plots, rich character development, and intelligent dialogue are carefully edited out. Enjoy!
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A literary fiction experience you’ll love. Listen monthly for short fiction adorned with audio illustration. Follow us on Twitter @figmentspodcast. Review submission guidelines at https://figmentspodcast.wordpress.com. Support us through https://www.patreon.com/figmentspodcast.
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Neon Inkwell

Rusty Quill Ltd

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This innovative compilation series features short form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project looks to highlight new and underrepresented creators, as well as showcasing a few from recognized Rusty Quill favourites. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tales of supernatural suspense written and produced by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Also by the author: the podcast 'Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten.'
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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About urban shorts: People's Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction. Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life's raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics. Becau ...
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Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the US and a Dual Charitable Trust in the UK. We are on a mission to make a better world one story at a time.
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Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com.Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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Step aboard our cosmic vessel and embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of science fiction history. Delve into the realms of imagination with us as we traverse the vast expanses of the solar system, encountering aliens, robots, and spacefaring brigands amidst the twinkling stars. Our spacefaring odyssey takes us beyond the confines of light-years, venturing into the unknown to unveil the secrets of distant planets and the enigmatic beings that inhabit them. Join us three times a w ...
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Brought to you by http://skinner.fm, Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age - five to ten minutes of fiction brought to you Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. A recurring cast of characters appear in both one off and serial tales, - classically styled weird, fantasy and adventure stories, for your eyes or podcast feed.
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The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

Hawk & Cleaver | A Digital Story Studio bringing you the best new stories to watch, read, sniff, and absorb.

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These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Parable Arrows Podcast: Where hosts Josh and Femi wrestle with stories to seek deeper truths. By analyzing the stories of our culture and the Bible, they aim to teach and encourage Christians to use the media they consume as a tool for evangelism. Find their original short fiction and additional content at: https://www.parablearrows.com/
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Enter a strange, horrifying world where things are confusing and scary. Where trying to understand the mystery will leave you with fear. You are listening to Chillingly Bizarre. Horror short stories with a strange twist. All written, narrated, voiced and produced by Jeydie W. Check out www.chillinglybizarre.com for more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillingly-bizarre/support
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Buildwriting

Onyemechi Nwakonam

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Buildwriting is a podcast for the intersection of creative writers that are both poets and short fiction writers. While we explore writing craft through a variety of podcast show formats we look at how we can make and find time to write in our busy lives. We look at poetry, short fiction and creativity. This is a podcast from a writer figuring how it works and sharing generously with those that care. Buildwriting releases episodes to educate, entertain and inspire you. Answering your questio ...
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A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)
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AntipodeanSF Radio Show is devoted to the regular weekly presentation of fabulous and original science-fiction, fantasy, or horror mini-stories of about 500 words each.
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From the Mutual Audio Network, Wednesday Wonders is the award-winning weekly collection of modern audio drama and audio fiction in the genres of science-fiction and fantasy. In a million different worlds, universes apart, and yet right next to you. Wednesday Wonders is exciting Audio!
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Steamy Stories Podcast: The Ultimate M/M Romance podcast Welcome to Steamy Stories, your premier destination for m/m romance podcasts. Brought to you by award-winning filmmaker and author JC Calciano, each episode features a lovingly crafted story filled with love, passion, and playful fun. Our podcast is perfect for anyone seeking engaging gay fiction and LGBTQ romance. Why should you be listening to Steamy Stories? -Award-Winning Content: JC Calciano, a celebrated filmmaker and author, bri ...
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Promptly Written

Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik

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Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each use an identical writing prompt to create a work of short fiction. First listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. Discussion will touch on writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. Come and join two lifelong friends on a unique storytelling journey.
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Looking back we can often see the funny side of things. These stories are about people like us who get themselves into situations that are bizarre, ridiculous or just plain funny. Have a listen, they are all 4 - 5 minutes long - and if you like them, please share and/or follow!
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to Short stories for Kids! I’m Lucy and me and my team of writers, Simon and Alex will turn your ideas in to a magical story! We upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! So to be in with a chance of being in one of them, write your story ideas in an Apple Review. To become a Premium member and get Ad free listening plus bonus stories! Sign up at https://shortstoriesforkids.supercast.com/ See you soon Gang :)
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Can someone get the doors? Thanks. Please remember we’re on an honor system for chairs—if you’ve eaten today, please leave them for someone who hasn’t. We don’t need another fainting incident. | © 2024 by Gabriela Santiago. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In the sweet Venusian spring, when iridescent butterflies swarmed and deer-things scampered, it was both necessary and good for Richard Farris to kill George Pearce. The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Another day, another author making his debut on our podcast. Chester S. Geier. He was born in 1921 in Steven…
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Author : D.A. Xiaolin Spires Narrator : Rebecca Wei Hsieh Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Vault originally appeared in Clarkesworld, Issue 141 in June 2018. Vault (Part 2 of 2) By D.A. Xiaolin Spires (…Continued from Part 1) “Lukas?” Chenguang’s voice echoes in this expanse of dark. A vortex of light opens to […] Source…
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This episode features "Something Crossing Over, Something Coming Back" written by Timothy Mudie. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/mudie_08_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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Meg Wolitzer presents a show of stories about our need to have “proof of love”—some demonstration by those nearest and dearest of exactly how much they care. A lot, in Etgar Keret’s sweetly improbable “Almost Everything,” in which a husband looks for the perfect gift for a demanding wife. It’s read by Liev Schreiber. In Jacob Guajardo’s “Conquistad…
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In this episode, I explore the idea of whether we really need to travel more to find inspiration for our writing. We often hear that travel broadens the mind and enriches our experiences, but is it essential for crafting compelling stories? I discuss how many acclaimed works are set in ordinary places, and how our depth of observation can matter mo…
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CAT2RB4254-30012020-13052024 Drowning (subterranean) -/- key (metaphor) Incident Elements: Captivity Drowning Claustraphobia Grief Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This episode is dedicated from Skylar Ceros to Aeron, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter…
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“The Middle Ground” by Ingrid Jendrzejewski Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Author Bio: Ingrid Jendrzejewsk…
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This episode features "Molum, Molum, Molum the Scourge" written by Rich Larson. Published in the August 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/larson_08_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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In this episode, I discuss the challenge of finding time to write while juggling a demanding day job. I suggest doing a time audit to see where your time goes and finding ways to optimize small pockets for writing. Strategies include waking up earlier, using lunch breaks, optimizing commute time for brainstorming, and scheduling sessions through ti…
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Written by Simon Chadwick Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just …
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On one of the many moons of Saturn, a troop of Interplanetary Soldiers have been given scut-duty: digging in the dirt to find an element vital to the survival of Earth and other planets. They long to get back to the job they were trained for: fighting whatever enemy is before them. These hard-bitten grunts soon get more than they bargained for, whe…
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In today's story, Labor of Love, Love reflects on her day's work, including a challenging repair call. Today's prompt came from simple word association as it was written on Labor Day. Labor Day... Labor of Love. As always, this story was written from the prompt, with no planning and very little editing. If you enjoy today's story, please share it w…
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Listen to Part 2 of this special BONUS EPISODE featuring the new anthology “The Rack: Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks,” edited by Tom Deady and published September 3, 2024 by Greymore Publishing. In Part 2, Scotty talks to: Cover Artist Lynne Hansen Author Johnny Compton (“A Devil We Used to Know”) Author Rebecca Rowland ("Better By Y…
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Written by Simon Chadwick Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just …
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This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "The Terrible Secret of The Immortal Bards" by Adam-Troy Castro (© 2024 by Adam-Troy Castro), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "A Superior Knot" by Ash Huang (© 2024 by Ash Huang, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode, I tackle the challenge of staying consistent with writing and share tips on building discipline. Discipline is a skill you can develop, and I emphasize setting achievable daily writing goals and establishing a routine. I suggest habit stacking to weave writing into your daily life and recommend accountability measures like writing …
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Listen to Part 1 of a special BONUS EPISODE featuring the new anthology “The Rack: Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks,” edited by Tom Deady and published September 3, 2024 by Greymore Publishing. In Part 1, Scotty talks to: Editor Tom Deady Author Christa Carmen (“Blood of My Blood”) Author Larry Hinkle (That Chemical Glow”) Author Canda…
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"Hi there. I am a dog. If you are ready, we will talk about how to be safe from planet dangers, so that you are alive and can have fun there." Today’s story is “Puplift: A Dog's Guide to Space - The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe” by Tempe O'Kun, who is the staff writer at Culturally F'd, and the writer of the Windfall and Sixes Wild series b…
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In this episode, I discuss why you don’t need an agent before you start writing. Agents want to see your writing skills and potential, so it’s crucial to practice and improve first. With options like self-publishing and hybrid publishing, the landscape has changed. Agents look for quality, marketable work, so having a solid body of work is essentia…
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Send us a text This week's story is "Tortoise and the Hare: The full story." Prepare for Action! Our sponsor for today is Quorum Quippers: Teddy Bears that say what everyone else is thinking. Content Warning: Violence, Profanity, Guns. I'd love to hear from you! You can click the link above to send a message, or email at mail@discountstorytime.com.…
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98.2 Ridley's Shower From dazzling display to deadly descent, Ripley's Shower pierces the Earth's atmosphere, bringing a strange silence and a new, terrifying reality. Written by Daniel Willcocks (https://danielwillcocks.com) Narrated by Manny Realguy Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton) With music by Duncan Muggleto…
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Hallam wanted to get out of space – but even more he wanted to make a fortune first. Now he had found a way to do it – by selling – The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Arthur Bertram Chandler was born in England in 1912, forty four years later he moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. He w…
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In this episode, I dive into how writer's block is often rooted in perfectionism, fear, and a lack of confidence. I stress the importance of prioritizing the act of writing over worrying about quality. Setting small, achievable goals and embracing bad writing as part of the process can help you push through. I also suggest strategies like free writ…
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Featured on Benda: Indistinguishable from Science - by Mark Webb - narrated by Amelia Noonan We're Killing This Planet - by Edwina Harvey - narrated by Merri Andrew Factory Rat - by M. Kelly Peach - narrated by Alistair Lloyd Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Magic by Lite Sat…
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In this episode, I explore how writers often rely too much on software and tools, expecting them to improve their work. I share my own story of buying a typewriter, thinking it would make me a better writer, only to realize the issue wasn’t the tool—it was me. I emphasize that writing is a low-cost skill you can practice with just pen and paper, an…
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When Baron Raven discovers a rare gem in his mines, he performs his duty by making a gift of the gem to his liege, King Monkey. Genre: Fable Excerpt: In the mines within the five mountains that lay at the kingdom’s borders, Baron Raven discovered a most wondrous stone. Even in its raw form, it shone with a cosmic gleam that kindled the baron’s curi…
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Written by Alex Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube! 📺🤩 SUBSCRIBE HERE: youtube.com/@shortstoriesforkidspodcast If you would like a special birthday shout out, order one here! 🎂 https://www.shortstoriesforkidspodcast.com/ Looking for Ad Free Episodes? Just join our 🌟…
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