Best The Goldfish Kid Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus: Butt Science and Twitter Bird Bans 27:02

2h ago27:02

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First aired February 2023 Twitter bans an ornithological society for posting photos of "woodcocks" while Melissa gets banned for "Hairy Man"; The Media takes special care to protect the identity of one little jailbird with hilarious results; and, no post is complete without a little butt science. There is a photo that I can't stop laughing at in th…

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Mr. Owl's Brilliance 8:38

2d ago8:38

8:38

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie the conductor for a journey to a dentist's office in a pine tree, where a young girl named Evelyn learns a painful lesson about the dangers of too much Halloween candy.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Holiday Rerun - 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:09

4d ago23:09

23:09

I'm on holiday with my family this week so I'm planning this classic episode. I'll be back in two weeks with more adventures of 'Jason and the Quest for the Golden Sheet' cake. Best wishes, R.A. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For in…

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Bonus: Ursa Majors 15:23

6d ago15:23

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First aired October 2021 Fat Bear Tuesday is the culmination of a week-long bracket-style event inspired by mega-chonk bears and March Madness. What is it? Why is it? Who is going to win? Let's go! **** Resources: https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week.htm https://www.npr.org/2021/09/30/1041674219/fat-bear-week-2021 https://www.smithsonianmag…

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Part 3 - Jason and the Quest for a Snack 19:23

11d ago19:23

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On his mission to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake, Jason and the Argonauts get peckish and stop in at Thrace for a snack. Things go horribly wrong when they sit down with King Phineas and they discover how Zeus has decided to punish him. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... …

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Bonus: Great Escapes 21:32

14d ago21:32

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First Aired: Feb 10, 2022 A series of the best and funniest animal escapes, all inspired by a police blotter where a camel chase was afoot on a Kansas golf course. Resources for today's episode: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2041628_2041646_2041645,00.html https://www.livescience.com/wildest-animal-escapes-2021 http…

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The Selfish Giant 13:39

17d ago13:39

13:39

All aboard the Story Train for a touching journey into a classic tale retold! Join Birdie, our spirited conductor, as she guides us through a vibrant garden that once thrived under the care of children's laughter, only to wither under the grip of a Selfish Giant. Discover the transformative power of kindness and sharing, as the Giant learns that wa…

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Part 2 - 'Jason and the Quest to be the Worst Dinner Party Guest Ever' as told by Nanny Piggins 22:32

18d ago22:32

22:32

Nanny Piggins continues telling the tale of Jason and his Quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ To buy one of my books…

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Bonus: Mail Cats? 12:20

20d ago12:20

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First aired: August, 2022 The Belgian government once used cats to deliver the mail. It went about as well as you would think. Resources for today's exclusive episode: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64025/time-cats-delivered-mail-belgium https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-42098216 https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/morning-start-cats-once…

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'The Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:04

25d ago16:04

16:04

Jason sets out to liberate his father and reclaim their kingdom from his wicked uncle, but ends up being set an impossible quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use thi…

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Bonus:Dengue Chicks and the Grocery Store Walk of Shame 30:23

28d ago30:23

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First Aired: January 20, 2023 This month's bonus ep for you is all about the chickens who give back in rather surprising ways - from keeping 100 tons (?) of food out of our landfills to preventing Dengue Fever in Central Florida. BTW: Florida, you ok? So, get some chickens, put on a farming hat, and let's go learn about chickens who do more than ju…

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 2 14:53

1M ago14:53

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Nanny Piggins takes on her arch-nemesis, Nanny Anne in the 'Town to Tip' fun run. Not everyone has fun. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ To buy one of …

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Bonus: BOTY goes Batty 21:54

1M ago21:54

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First Aired: Nov 5, 2021 This month, New Zealand's Bird of the Year competition ruffled feathers, as per usual, when a bat took the gold. A look at the complex and controversial BotY awards and mean tweets at the non-tweety bats. I got today’s information from : https://www.npr.org/2020/11/14/934749679/for-the-birds-voter-fraud-ruffles-new-zealand-…

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Emma's Magical Shoes 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

Discover a pair of enchanted shoes hidden under an ancient oak in the latest episode of Story Train. These aren't ordinary shoes; they reveal the hidden wonders of an enchanted garden, leading young Emma on an adventure that will change her forever.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 1 24:44

1M ago24:44

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When Nanny Piggins runs for mayor she is forced to adopt a desperate strategy to beat her rival, Mr Green in the election. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-sh…

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Bonus: A Monkey Could Work Here 13:16

1M ago13:16

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First aired April 19, 2022 Let's learn about the time an actual chimpanzee saved the Today Show, and changed morning news-ertainment forever. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Fred_Muggs https://allthatsinteresting.com/j-fred-muggs https://www.ebay.com/itm/324954729281 https://www.grunge.com/598607/the-truth-about-celebrity-chimp-j-fred-m…

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The Goldfish and the Birthday Boy 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie, our cheerful conductor, as she steers us through the story of of a young boy who receives a possibly magical goldfish for his birthday.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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'Pigerella' as told by Nanny Piggins - Redux 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

This is a re-recording of the 3rd episode of the podcast, originally recorded back at the beginning of 2020 with the inline microphone on my apple earbuds. Now that I've had four years of practise I wanted to re-record this story. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... htt…

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Bonus: Monique 29:54

2M ago29:54

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First aired: Nov 26, 2023 One man dreams of being completely alone, but it turns out, companionship is human nature. An unlikely meal ticket doesn't just save his life - but saves his humanity in 70 days of darkness, in Greenland's icy solar night. Big thanks to The Outlook Podcast Archive from BBC World Service for a podcast called “The chicken wh…

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Bonus: A Troubling of Goldfish 14:39

2M ago14:39

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First aired Nov. 2022 A man recently caught a goldfish the size of a 5th grader and Melissa is waiting for the goldfish food-delivery uprising. Resources: https://www.livescience.com/man-catches-enormous-goldfish-in-france https://largest.org/animals/goldfish/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2021/07/11/minnesota-goldfish-invasive/ https://ww…

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Yellowhead and the Three Traumatised Bears - Redux 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

This a re-recording of the second ever episode of this podcast. My version of the story of Goldilocks. Hopefully it sounds better now that I have proper equipment and a slightly better idea what I'm doing. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.…

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Bonus: Methed Snails 25:23

2M ago25:23

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First Aired August, 2023: A series of scientific studies to understand the human mind, but using a slimy gastropod in our place. Because using meth on a human is illegal. I got today’s information from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/snails-memory-molecules-spd https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3vww3/scientists-are-repeatedly-fuck…

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The Land of Yonder 14:36

2M ago14:36

14:36

Join Birdie on an adventure to a very special closet, which leads friends Max and Mr. Whiskers into a fantastical realm full of magic and imagination.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Mr Wolf Pie - Redux 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

I was away on a trip with my mother this week, so I didn't have time to write a new story. Instead I did this re-recording of the first ever episode of 'Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt'. I wanted to re-record it because I didn't have a proper microphone or any experience as a narrator when I started. Hopefully this version is a bit more polished t…

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Bonus: Monarchy Charlies 13:01

2M ago13:01

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First aired: Sept 13, 2022 As promised - this week there was just TOO MUCH to put in a main feed episode. The Unkindness episode was really, really long. This 10-minute tangent was added after the Queen of England died last week and her son, Charles, ascended to the throne, assuming the name "King Charles III", but then promptly had to cut because …

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'The Golden Fleece' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Nanny Piggins tells another tale from the Ancient Greek story days. This time about the origin of the Golden Fleece. It turns out it didn't really come from a sheep. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows us…

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Bonus: Jail Birds 23:32

2M ago23:32

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First aired July 28, 2022 A bunch of stitchin' women in a Washington Women's Correctional Facility who have put their knitting needles to good use - helping the chickens who helped them in jail, plus some other unusual animals who find themselves behind bars. Support the Show. Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Mus…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Passports 12:54

2M ago12:54

12:54

While catching the train to Switzerland Friday tries to help two elderly passengers. It does not go well. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ To buy one o…

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Bonus: Oh, Canada 22:09

3M ago22:09

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First Aired on Dec 25, 2022 When a farmer in small-town St. Severe, Quebec, noticed 20 head of cattle broke through a fence during a thunderstorm, he thought, "Easy. I'll just get them back." Listener. He did not "just get them back." It's been 5 months and these uncatchable ungulates are now terrorizing the neighboring town of St. Barnabee. Resour…

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The Yarn Boy 13:26

3M ago13:26

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Hop aboard the Story Train to hear a wonderful story about a family with a dream and a ball of yarn destined to become more than just another doll.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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'The Story of St David' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the Patron Saint of Wales, his extraordinary mother and their relationship to King/Queen Arthur of Camelot and how this all involves the vegetable - leeks. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For informat…

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Bonus: Longshot 25:49

3M ago25:49

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First Aired June 8, 2022 Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby with 80-1 odds - meaning out of every 81 races, he's thought to win ONE. Well, he won the Kentucky Derby. If you're going to win a horse race, that's the one to win! Today, we dive deeper into Rich Strike's inspiring underdog win, and investigate a few other longshot winners in horse racin…

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'Theseus and the Minotaur' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Nanny Piggins tells the children the real story of Theseus' famous confrontation with the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. The historical version misses out many key facts involving fake moustaches. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For info…

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Bonus: Gettysburg 22:14

3M ago22:14

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First aired June 22, 2023: Two sisters combined their love of historically accurate dioramas, the Civil War, and clay-making to pen an ode to the US in one of the most historically significant cities in the United States. They even purchased a building with deep roots in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg to bring the stories of the dead to …

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The Mirror's Dream 11:17

3M ago11:17

11:17

All aboard for a mystical ride on the Story Train with Birdie, your cheerful conductor! In this enchanting episode, we journey through the Rainbow Tunnel to an unexpected destination—the attic of memories. Here, amidst long-forgotten treasures, we uncover a tale of an old mirror yearning for the days it reflected the lives of a beloved family.…

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'The Story of Hermes' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:49

3M ago26:49

26:49

When Mr Green is sent home early from work because of a Hermes bag related head injury, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of the original Hermes from the Ancient Greek story days and how he invented the banjo. If you want to see a picture that was painted on an urn over 2000 years ago, depicting Hermes lyre/banjo there's one on the homepag…

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Bonus: The Dogs Who Mapped Australia 28:46

3M ago28:46

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First aired July 2023: In 1912 when the "adventurer" was a job description & also an alibi, two brothers took their dogs on a road trip - before roads existed. These brothers loved their dogs and hated shirts but that didn't stop them from circumnavigating Australia several times by bike and car - often digging their own roads IN THE OUTBACK! Resou…

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The Journey to Unicornlantis 13:22

3M ago13:22

13:22

Hop aboard the Story Train as we head on a magical adventure through the Enchanted Forest with Rosie the Unicorn, who embarks on a quest to gather the most magical party supplies for the 100th anniversary of Unicornlantis.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster - Part 2 18:07

3M ago18:07

18:07

Boris competes in the chess tournament against the famous (and staggeringly beautiful) grandmaster - Olga Svinya. But Nanny Piggins thinks there is something suspicious about Olga. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information abou…

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Bonus: Pika Who? 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

This Patreon Exclusive episode (#2) first aired on August 4, 2021. This is a fun turn I never saw coming, that Pikachu is based on a squirrel and there are new species of real animals named after fictional Pokethings. My favorite? An animal called a Pika who survives on ...yak poop. Why didn't they show THAT in the kid's show? Regular episodes will…

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Bonus: Oh, Evolution 7:43

4M ago7:43

7:43

The very first Patreon Exclusive episode was ....super short. It first aired on July 22, 2021. I wasn't sure if it would play or work at all. But, this test led directly to another 28+ episodes, so thank you, evolution ;) Here's a shortie for you to enjoy about a #1 moth who looks like #2. Stay Curious - Xx M3 Support the Show. Intro/Outtro music: …

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster 26:03

4M ago26:03

26:03

While sitting on the naughty bench outside their local supermarket, Nanny Piggins decides to enter the Regional Chess Championship because the prize includes a years supply of cheesecake (which she considered to be the 7th most delicious type of cake in the world. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To…

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Hilda's Mermaid 11:49

4M ago11:49

11:49

Hop aboard the Story Train as Birdie shares the magical tale of Hilda, a girl who befriends a mermaid washed ashore during a storm, unveiling a world of underwater wonders and the true meaning of friendship and curiosity.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Bonus: Daddy Shortlegs 18:12

4M ago18:12

18:12

Patreon exclusive #6: First aired Dec 7 2021 Geneticists made Daddy Shortlegs. (WHY GOD, WHY?) We imagine the Jane Fonda workout with 50' human legs (WHY GOD, WHY?!?) And we learn about some very sneaky males who look like females in a devious plot to slide into her DMs. Let's get right into it :) Support the Show. Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out Th…

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Dinah Cat and The Witch 12:13

4M ago12:13

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Hop aboard the Story Train as we head out on a magical journey to a school where we meet Betty and her unique friend, Dinah Cat. Together, they embark on an adventure that leads them to confront a witch, discover Dinah Cat's true identity, and learn the power of friendship and magic.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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'The Story of Pandora' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

When Samantha asks where the expression, 'to open a Pandora's box' comes from, Nanny Piggins tells the tragic tale of Pandora from Greek Mythology. Not the version written by the no-good poet Hesiod. But the true story, handed down through generations of her own family. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Sh…

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Bonus: Ukraine's Little Bullet 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

This Patreon Exclusive Episode first aired May 16, 2022 Patron started his life in entertainment by illustrating how dogs can be trained for search work. And now, he's employed by the government. He found over 200 bombs in the town of Chimigov since February. Let's meet Patron, the hero dog who has a similar entertainer-turned-hero storyline as Ukr…

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Why Bears Sleep All Winter 11:56

4M ago11:56

11:56

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie for a whimsical journey as she uncovers the age-old tale of Rupert Rabbit's cleverness and Barry Bear's first long winter nap.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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'The True History of St Patrick' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:54

4M ago20:54

20:54

Nanny Piggins tells the children the true story of St Patrick and what really happened with the snakes of Ireland. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt Support the Show. To purchase merchandise visit... https://raspratt.threadless.com/ For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ To …

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BONUS: Luck o' the Irish Setter 19:42

4M ago19:42

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Patreon exclusive number 9: Originally aired March 16, 2022 Let's learn about the only place in Ireland where citizens could get a pint on St. Patrick's Day ----the Royal National Dog Show! And, an Irishman steps up to help injured wildlife by converting his pub to Ireland's FIRST wildlife hospital during the 2020 pandemic. "There's no bad press ex…

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