Persuasive Fish

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ...  Show more

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ...  Show more

A fisherman with three kids casts his net into a strange lake and pulls out some very unexpected things, setting off a wild and magical adventure that changes everything. Sana Alimohamed joins us to help tell this exciting story. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode ...  Show more

Our narrator tells a great fishing story whicfh begins at the home of an old local fisherman with two beautiful daughters and continues with a battle of wits between he and a huge trout followed by some good country advice. 

A fish comes up with a brilliant idea – but it's not going to be easy to carry it out. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by e ...  Show more

A betta fish wonders about life outside her tank before making a new and adventurous friend. Written especially for this podcast by Simon. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do s ...  Show more