Smaller Than Ever

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Belly of the Beast! Kaya wants to make friends with her neighbors, but they don't seem interested in getting to know her! But when everyone gets swallowed by a great big mons ...  Show more

Today's episode is a story written for you by Daniel Hinds. Billy, a boy who feels insecure about being shorter than his classmates, meets a gnome named Snailpail. Billy goes to the magical Land of Lummp with Snailpail, where Billy is treated like a giant and asked to help with v ...  Show more

In a traditional Yiddish folk tale, a farmer complains about his crowded, noisy house—and his wise rabbi gives him a surprising solution. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin Get the podcast show notes by email every we ...  Show more

A story for the origins! Go back to a time before Zack was even born, when Mamma Jamma, Papa Loo, and Zizi rented their first house. Sure the house is a blueberry muffin, but surely no one will try to eat it, right?  Lessons include: quick fixes and violent solutions just lead t ...  Show more

Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: crickets, whirring fridge 🌾 🔌 Includes mentions of: Food, Heights, Children, Enclosed Spaces, Gratitude Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight’s story is our first about a charming family who have a unique perspective ...  Show more

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