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  • Sparky Shorts: Santa and Bow-ala the Koala Share a Surfboard! (Mini-episode)

    Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from this month’s episodes. We’ll giggle our gizzards off, give our imaginations an extra silly workout, and Sparky’ll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!

    Sparky’s December Favorites:

    -Koalas (From Bean-o-meter Check 3.10)

    -Surfing Santa (From Sneak Attack 3.10 and Full Episode 3.10)

    Talk Like a Chicken:

    Sharing: Ba-ga-a-awk, Bawk, Ba-a-a-awk!

    Feelings Focus: Sharing, Compromising, Considering others’ perspectives

    Helpful Resources:

    -Age-by-Age Strategies for Helping Kids Share

    -Great Books About Sharing

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

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    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis

    Additional Music and Sound Effects:

    -Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

    -www.freesound.org

    Talk Like a Chicken Song:

    Music For Video

    Surfing with Santa Song:

    Pavetraxx

    Sparky’s Favorite Things Song:

    GeoffHarvey

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Storypillar Full Episode 3.10: Hot Fudge Snazzy Pizzazzy with a Cherry on Top (Australia)

    Story: A fabulous duck and her silly sister want nothing more than to win Opal Lake’s tree decorating contest. Join them as they make an unlikely new friend, learn an important lesson about sharing, and bury their faces in a triple-chocolate-super-swirl ice cream sundae!

    Region: Australia

    Sticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don’t want to share?

    Unstick Tricks by: Sullivan (Age 5), Layla (Age 5), Hope (Age 4), and Lodi (Age 5)

    Feelings Focus: Sharing; Reciprocating; Setting boundaries

    Add our Ninja-Monkey-Christma-Kwanz-akuh Bacon Day Puzzle to your gifting list!

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design/Audio Editing:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art

    Mackenzie Allison

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

    -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, SoundDelicious, AlanaJordan, Folk_Acoustic, SAMusic, Chill_Background

    Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

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  • Bean-o-meter Check 3.10: Feeling Left Out With Abbe and Koko from Koala Moon! (Mini-episode)

    Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

    Feelings Focus: Feeling Sympathetic; Feeling Left Out

    Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Cocoa for Koko (Mindfulness, Coping, Kindness)

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    -Printable Cocoa for Koko Template

    -Great Books About Kindness

    Check out our sleepy-tastic pod friend, Koala Moon!

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

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    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

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    Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis, Jenna Clarke, Suzanna Mcloughlin, Sokratis Seirlis, and Abbe Opher

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis and Koala Moon Staff

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/

    Feeling Left Out Song:

    Music_for_video

    Cocoa for Koko Song:

    NourishedByMusic

    Storypillar STORE Promo Song:

    Maksym Malko

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Sneak Attack!!! 3.10: Giant Wombats, Surfing Santas, and Pink-eared Zebra Ducks in Australia

    Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

    Region: New South Wales, Australia

    Facts: Songlines, Giant Wombats, Christmas at the Beach

    Animals: Pink-eared Ducks and Little Black Cormorants

    Jokes: Kangaroos and Ducks!

    Links for Kids:

    -Indigenous Songlines

    -Cuddie Springs

    -Christmas at Bondi Beach

    -Australian Twelve Days of Christmas

    -Little Black Cormorant Facts

    -Pink Eared Duck Facts

    Make a donation! Support Storypillar!

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

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    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

    -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Good_B_Music, Purple Planet Music

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • We Need Your Thumbs Today, 11/25/24!

    Follow Us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and Help Us GROW!

    If you LOVE Storypillar (and happen to have thumbs 😆), please follow Storypillar on Apple Podcasts and Spotify sometime today, Monday, 11/25/24.

    Here’s how on Apple Podcasts:

    Sometime today, Monday, 11/25/24, open this link on your phone or tablet.Tap “follow” in the upper right hand corner.

    And to hop over to Spotify…

    Open this link on your phone or tablet. Tap the “follow” button just under our show art.

    Troubleshooting: If the provided links don’t work, simply open Apple Podcasts and Spotify on your phone or tablet, search for “Storypillar,” and follow the rest of the instructions above.

    If you’re already following us in both apps: Hooray! Thank you! Please send our show to a friend and ask them to follow us as well. Simply find the three dots to the right of our show art (that’s upper right in APC and lower right in Spotify) and tap “share.”

    A giganterrific thank you for helping us GROW!!!

    We love you…and your thumbs! 👍🤗

    Info/Get in Touch:

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis

    Additional Music and Sound Effects:

    -Pixabay Artist: Music_for_Videos

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Bean-o-meter Check 3.9: Feeling Hopeful (Mini-episode)

    Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

    Feelings Focus: Feeling Hopeful

    Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Fluffy, Floaty, Fizzy Happy Dance (Mindful Movement)

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    Sea Dragons Info

    Mindful Movement Games

    Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/

    Feeling Hopeful Song:

    https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/hope-maybe

    Happy Dance Song:

    https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-funky-burger-138616/

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Welcome to Storypillar! (Episode guide for new listeners)

    New to Storypillar!? Here’s a quick guide for navigating our silly, supportive, story-tastic episodes. Whether you love stories, are looking for cool facts, or need help with big emotions, Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg will point you in the right direction. Happy listening, and we’re so very happy you’re here!

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis

    Additional Music and Sound Effects:

    -Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

    -www.freesound.org

    -Pixabay Artist: Onoychenkomusic 2

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)

    Story: Two adventurous hutias on a quest to track down a magical acorn–and a lifetime supply of french fries–make a cheeky new friend and learn an important lesson about taking advice.

    Region: Jamaica

    Sticky Situation: What do you do when it feels like everyone’s telling you what to do?

    Unstick Tricks by: Corbin (Age 12), Sanaya (Age 12)

    Feelings Focus: Taking advice; Compromising; Setting boundaries

    Make a donation! Support Storypillar!

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Check us out on Yoto! us.yotoplay.com

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    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Story by:

    Phil Bechtel

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design/Audio Editing:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art

    Mackenzie Allison

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

    -Pixabay Artists: FaeSpencer, Space Elevations, Cosmic_os_studios, UNIVERSFIELD, Keyframe_Audio

    Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in Jamaica

    Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

    Region: Jamaica

    Facts: Negril Cliffs, Milk River Baths, Ackee and Saltfish

    Animals: Greater Bulldog Bat

    Jokes: Pirates and Bats!

    Links for Kids:

    -Jamaica Facts for Kids

    -Greater Bulldog Bat Facts

    -Anne Bonny and Mary Read, Lady Pirates (**Sensitive themes; grownups may want to preview this one.)

    -Ackee and Saltfish

    Make a donation! Support Storypillar!

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

    -Pixabay Artists: Brotheration_Records

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy (Mini-episode)

    Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

    Feelings Focus: Feeling jumpy, anxious, and a little spooked

    Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Worst Thing’s First (Mindfulness, coping)

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    Worry Stones Step-by-Step Instructions

    Help Kids Cope With Anxiety

    Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/

    Feeling Jumpy Song:

    https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/oooahhaooh

    Crunch-o-lantern Song:

    https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)

    Story: With help from an exuberant elephant, a timid leopard learns to boost her bravery and face her fears…and winds up with a brand-new, cheeky, shrieky friend.

    Region: Sri Lanka

    Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling intimidated?

    Unstick Tricks by: Parker (Age 15), Layla (Age 5)

    Feelings Focus: Facing fears; Setting boundaries

    Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids!

    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list

    Support Us:

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Story by:

    Megan Cahill-Assenza

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design/Audio Editing:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art

    Mackenzie Allison

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -Forest Sounds

    -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

    -Pixabay Artists: TVARI Bali Nature, Bot Beats Silk Dream, Sonican World Adventure Jungle Mystery, Royalty Free Music Indian Percussion, Raspberry Music Bollywood Chic, Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_Records

    Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Sneak Attack!!! 3.8: Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet Butts

    Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

    Region: Sri Lanka

    Facts: First Female Prime Minister, Head Waggles, and Musical Bread Trucks

    Animals: Golden Palm Civets

    Jokes: Bread and Caves!

    Links for Kids:

    Sri Lankan Caves

    The Sri Lankan Head Waggle

    Musical Bread Trucks in Sri Lanka

    Golden Palm Civet Facts

    Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Support Us:

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

    -Pixabay Artists: Bineleyas Mystical Fusion, Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar, White_Records

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Sparky Shorts: Dracula Makes Strudel! (Mini-episode)

    Join Sparky and her pet rocks, Pinky and Dinky, for a silly story featuring her two favorite things from this month’s episodes. We’ll giggle our gizzards off, give our imaginations an extra silly workout, and Sparky’ll even teach us to talk like a chicken…Ba-GAWK!

    Sparky’s September Favorites:

    -Dracula’s Cave

    (From Sneak Attack!!! 3.7)

    -Strudel

    (From Doodle for Strudel, Full Episode 3.7)

    Talk Like a Chicken:

    Compromise: Bawk…bawk…bawkabawkabawka-BAWK!

    Feelings Focus: Compromising, Setting boundaries

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    Orange Cookie Compromise Activity

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis

    Additional Music and Sound Effects:

    -Suzanna Bridges as Sparky

    -www.freesound.org

    -Talk Like a Chicken Song: Music For Video

    -Dracula Makes Strudel Song: Alex Grohl

    -Sparky’s Favorite Things Song: GeoffHarvey

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Bean-o-meter Check 3.7: Feeling Ignored (Mini-episode)

    Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

    Feelings Focus: Feeling ignored, unheard, and unseen

    Strategies: Mind and Body Check; Sparkle Like a Rainbow Glitter Disco Star (Mindfulness, coping, affirmations)

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    Inner Sparkle Star Template

    Affirmation Activities for Kids

    Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/

    Feeling Invisible Song:

    https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/679738/

    Rainbow Glitter Disco Star Song:

    Pixabay Artist: NourishedByMusic

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Storypillar Full Episode 3.7: Doodle for Strudel (Hungary)

    Story: A bossy boar with an ooey-gooey sweet tooth paints with mud, dances like a possessed worm, and–with a little help from some feisty, furry, fluttery friends–finally learns the true meaning of teamwork.

    Region: Hungary

    Sticky Situation: What do you do when you have to work with a bossy teammate?

    Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 7), Amelia Anne (Age 9)

    Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, speaking up, compromising

    Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine, Kitten and Clucky, and Bearily Bear!

    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Support Us:

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Story by:

    Kathryn Torres

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design/Audio Editing:

    Niamh McAuliffe

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art

    Mackenzie Allison

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Forest Sounds

    -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

    -Pixabay Artists: Ahmad MousaviPour, Nesrality, Sonican, Onoychenkomusic, Onoychenkomusic 2, As_I_in_does_tries

    Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Sneak Attack!!! 3.7: Speedy Cubes, Spooky Caves, and Pine Marten Poop in Hungary

    Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

    Region: Hungary

    Facts: Caves and Rubik’s Cubes

    Animals: Pine Martens

    Jokes: Rubber Duckies and Squirrels!

    Links for Kids:

    Hungary Facts for Kids

    Rubik’s Cube Facts

    Exploring Budapest’s Caves

    Pine Marten Facts

    Pod Friends: Bearily Bear, Kitten and Clucky, Koala Shine, and Podcast 360

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Shop at:

    storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Support Us:

    https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Joke Time Song

    -Pixabay Artists: Onoychenkomusic, MelodyAyresGriffiths, AlexGrohl, Sonican

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Bean-o-meter Check 3.6 Feeling LAZY (Mini-episode)

    Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too.

    Feelings Focus: Feeling lazy; Not wanting to do something

    Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Big Fluffy Marshmallow (Mindfulness, coping, expressing and regulating emotions)

    Links for Kids and their Grownups:

    Fun With Marshmallows

    Tips for Motivating and Encouraging Kids

    Check out our story-tastic new pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!

    Info/Get in Touch:

    Website: www.storypillar.com

    Instagram: @storypillar

    Join our mailing list.

    Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!

    Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

    Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com

    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    Chill Mindfulness Song: https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/

    Feeling Lazy Song:

    https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/straight-stream-of-echoes

    Big Fluffy Marshmallow Song:

    Pixabay Artist: Jacobsapp

    Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

    © 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

  • Storypillar Full Episode 3.6: Rainy With a Chance of Moon Cheese (Chile)

    Story: With some help from a tiny, cranky deer and an even tinier wildcat ninja, a pint-sized possum puts their moon cheese dreams on hold and takes responsibility for a horrible, boring, super soggy chore.

    Region: Chile

    Sticky Situation: What do you do when you really, really don’t want to do what your grownups have asked you to do?

    Unstick Tricks by: Emmi (Age 8), Sage (Age 8)

    Feelings Focus: Taking responsibility, following through, managing dread and frustration

    Check out our story-tastic pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design/Audio Editing:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art

    Mackenzie Allison

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

    -Pixabay Artists: Nerdyboyz, Jacobsapp, Justincallaghan, MomotMusic

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  • Sneak Attack!!! 3.6: Funny Fjords, Mighty Minis, and the Mapuche People in Chile

    Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

    Region: Chile

    Facts: The Mapuche People

    Animals: Monitos del Monte, Pudus, and Kodkods

    Jokes: Cats and Pasta!

    Links for Kids:

    The Mapuche Culture

    Chile Facts for Kids

    Pudu Facts

    Monito del Monte Facts

    Kodkod Facts

    Check out our story-tastic new pod friends…Koala Shine and Bearily Bear!

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music:

    -https://freesound.org/

    -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

    -Pixabay Artist: MomotMusic

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  • Summer Guest Episode: Dive into Newsy Pooloozi! (Bonus Episode)

    While Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and I are busy whipping our August episodes into shape, we thought your ears could use an extra refreshing treat to get you through the last few weeks of July. So…

    Grab a popsicle or 20, settle into your giant hotdog pool floaty, and let’s dive into some kid-friendly news stories from one of our favorite pod friends…Newsy Pooloozi! Join host Leela and her mom Lyndee for a peek at scrabble’s brand new makeover, a quick swim with some chatty whales, and an unexpected road trip with an incredibly sneaky cat. HAPPY SUMMER!

    A huge-gantic self-high five to our news-tastic pod friends, Newsy Pooloozi!

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    Created, Written, and Produced by:

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Design and Audio Editing:

    Meg Lewis

    Storypillar Theme Song:

    Lyrics by Meg Lewis

    Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

    Produced by Andy Jobe

    Episode Cover Art:

    Meg Lewis

    Sound Effects and Additional Music: https://freesound.org/

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