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Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let's go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!
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S2E28 All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot
This week we're back to the Yorkshire Dales with All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot. This is a wonderful mix of connected stories full of the heartwarming and everyday humor and…
S2E27 L.B. Graham of the Further Up, Further In Podcast - Sharing Stories
We talk with podcaster and author L.B. Graham about a few of the stories that have shaped his life and imagination. We discuss his work as a hospital chaplain, the mission of his podcast, the…
S2E26 An Epic Tale from Ancient Ireland - The Táin Bó Cúailnge
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is a journey into the fierce, strange, and unforgettable world of ancient Ireland. What begins as pillow talk between a husband and wife sparks a kingdom-wide conflict over a…
S2E25 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
It all starts with a treasure map. Let's set sail with Treasure Island - where there's pirates and mutineers and maroons and adventures to be had! Interested in getting your own copy? Use our…
S2E24 Davy Crockett - King of the Wild Frontier
Born on the edge of the American frontier, Crockett grew up hunting, working, and surviving in a rugged, rapidly expanding nation. With little formal education, he still rose to prominence in…
S2E23 Shakespeare's Macbeth
We enter the sinister world of Macbeth - a tragedy of ambition, prophecy, guilt, and conscience. With one of the greatest lady villains of all time, this play shows the terrible cost of taking fate…
S2E22 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia
A boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb (yes, really!) gets dragged into a world he doesn’t believe in....and it doesn’t go well at first. Alongside his cousins, Lucy and Edmund, as well as the valiant…
S2E21 The Giver by Lois Lowry
In the wonderful book, The Giver by Lois Lowry, a young male named Jonas is Eleven, about to become a Twelve. And all seems well. There's structure, there's system, and he knows the rules. But when…
S2E20 The Giant's Heart by George MacDonald
A strange and charming fairy tale about a giant who keeps his heart hidden outside his body. This tale has all the classic fairytale elements along with the bigger question of why would someone even…
S2E19 Alexander the Great from Plutarch's Parallel Lives
What makes a man “great”—his victories or his character?In this episode, we step into Plutarch’s account of Alexander the Great. And not just the conqueror of the known world at the time, but the…
S2E18 The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
Yes, it's a book! AND one of the best movies of all time. If you're familiar with the 1987 movie, the book has everything you love about the film but add in back story for several of the characters,…
S2E17 Unlikely Heroes - Celebrating Tolkien Reading Day 2026
Unexpected and wonderful characters with immense impact on the lives of those around them. We're happy to be celebrating Tolkien Reading Day, discussing some of the best unlikely heroes in the work…
S2E16 Saint Patrick - Apostle to the Irish
In this episode, we trace the extraordinary true story of St. Patrick — from Roman Britain to slavery in Ireland, from lonely shepherd to bold missionary bishop. Captured at sixteen, Patrick spent…
S2E15 Mrs Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
This one's for the parents out there, trying to their best to raise good kids. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house, smells faintly of sugar cookies, and has an earnest love of children.…
S2E14 Younger Edda Part II - Tales and Kennings
Continuing the stories of the Norse gods and mythology from the Younger Edda by Snorri Sturluson. In this episode, we meet Bragi — the Mead-Tongued Bard, the word-smith of Valhalla, the keeper of the…
S2E13 Younger Edda Part I: Stories of the Norse Gods
Step into the world of the Norse gods as we explore the Younger Edda by Snorri Sturluson. Written between 1200 and 1300 AD, these stories trace the mythic beginnings of creation—from the Frost Giants…
S2E12 Gary Hopf of Tigatu - Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling — In this episode of Good Stories Podcast, we sit down with Gary Hopf, co-founder of Tigatu, to explore modern storytelling through video, photography, and branded clothing.…
S2E11 The Napoleon of Notting Hill by GK Chesterton
In this episode, we jump into the bizarre yet insightful thinking of G.K. Chesterton with The Napoleon of Notting Hill. This one is sharp, funny, and even prophetic as it was published in 1904 but…
S2E10 Smith of Wootton Major by JRR Tolkien
A village with traditions, a Master Cook who makes a great cake, and the gift of FaeryThis story watches decades go by in a small town that appreciates good food and traditions. And then on a day of…
S2E9 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
An old tale centered around King Arthur and Camelot in its prime. Chivalry, chastity, honor, purity, courage, magic - this one has it all.
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