The Day After Thanksgiving (Encore)

Originally presented as Bonus Episode 6 of Season 15 (June 1, 2025) Our story tonight is called The Last Day of School, and it’s a story about a slow parade of proud students through downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about baseball cards and bike spokes, lemon candies and bubbles, ...  Show more

Our story tonight is called Family Photos, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the village square and moments caught on film. It’s also about oak trees and rowboats, a gate in a fence and the feeling of belonging in your family and in your community. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium ...  Show more

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Welcome back, friends! Tonight, we'll enjoy a variety of serenely spooky tales, perfect for this time of year. Don't worry, there aren't any frights or jump scares, but some listeners may find these tales a little more eerie than our usual. 😴 🎃 01:25 ...  Show more

Narrator: Heather Foster 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound design: autumn birdsong, clopping horse hooves 🐦🐴 Includes mentions of: Food, Children, Eerie Scenes, Autumn, Romance, History, Halloween, Friendship, Literature & Literary History, Ghost Stories.  Welcome back, sl ...  Show more

Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl 🇬🇧 Writer: Ashaye Brown ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌾  Includes mentions of: Nostalgia, Children, Science Fiction, Memory, Sadness, Inspiration, Friendship.  Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we have a unique story where we’ll delve into the re ...  Show more

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: flowing river, light breeze, birds 🌊🍃🐦   Includes mentions of: Food, Bodies of Water, Children, Cooking, Summer, Walking, Time Travel, History, Gratitude, Religious Traditions, Architecture, Sports, Beverages, Wine. ...  Show more