The Story Pirates Podcast, launched in 2017, has been downloaded more than 50 million times over four seasons. It was named the 2020 and 2022 Best Podcast for Kids & Family by iHeartRadio Podcast Awards and it is also the winner of the 2020 and 2022 Webby for Best Family and Kids Podcast. Special guests have included top talent like Billy Eichner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Bowen Yang, Claire Danes, John Oliver, and Julie Andrews. The stellar guest lineup for season 5 includes Cecily Strong (SNL, Schmigadoon), Busy Philipps (Girls 5Eva, Freaks and Geeks), Krysta Rodriguez (Smash, Trial & Error), Lou Wilson (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, King of Staten Island), Kimmy Gatewood & Rebekka Johnson (GLOW, The Apple Sisters), Dan Mintz (Bob’s Burgers), Rivkah Reyes (School of Rock, Second City), Erika Heningsen (Broadway’s Mean Girls, Girls 5Eva) and Mykal-Michelle Harris (Cheaper By The Dozen, Mixed-ish).
Evaluation comments:
“I am a fan!”
“This can get silly, it’s fun and it’s great for kids, especially on a road trip or just out and about in the car.”
“I think children will enjoy this very much and may be inspired to write a story of their own and submit it!”
“I think parents and their children will find it enjoyable and a great way to pass the time on a car ride or to relax after a long day.”
“It’s creative and fun and best of all, it encourages kids to be creative.”
