Amalia Short, a young painter, is visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, for her aunt's funeral. Her aunt, who adored the... more

Enjoy this Webby Award-winning Girl Tales episode from a few seasons ago! Ana and her mother leave their home, their... more

When Joslyn's latest invention malfunctions, it sparks a high-tech adventure that brings a legendary inventor to life! Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed... more

Rebecca Honeycomb leads Winnie the Bear and friends on an expedition to find the North Pole. Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed by... more

Kat in Boots plays a funny trick on the President of the United States! Written by Tessa Flannery Performed by Rebecca Cunningham Produced... more

Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, and handicrafts, feels out of place at the Freshwater craft fair, until Akari the baker... more

Aletha dreams of becoming a professional baseball player, but life on her family’s dairy farm in 1943 makes it seem... more

Rebecca learns an important lesson about kindness and accepting differences when Grandma Nancy shares a story about Winnie the Bear’s... more

Gretel joins the Soap Box Derby Race and builds her own car. Along the way, she faces surprises and learns... more

Ishbel shares the tale of Queen Titania, a powerful fairy who rules the icy kingdom of Svalbard. But when the... more

When Rebecca feels overwhelmed by big problems, a strange noise leads her to Freshwater Lake, where she discovers her friend... more

Meet Shelby Ann Catskills Cunningham, Freshwater's only cowgirl with a knack for lassoing anything, even time itself! Written by Rebecca Cunningham Performed... more

Zheng Yi Sao tells a story of her adventurous pirate days to her daughter. Written by Nina Ki Performed by Rebecca Cunningham,... more

Winnie the Bear and Piglet throw a perfectly imperfect birthday party for their friend Eeyore. Written by Rebecca Cunningham Adapted from Winnie... more

Ishbel, plumber extraordinaire, shares the story of two secret princesses and an adventure that begins in the fields of Bohemia... more

Two shopkeepers in Freshwater meet a new girl named Jane Jacqueline Jingleheimer Schmidt. But there's something confusing about her. Written... more

Hey grownups! It's that magical time of year! This holiday season, give a gift that puts your kids, our Taleblazers,... more

Fae is so excited for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, especially since her dad is one of the balloon handlers!... more

Here's an oldie but a goodie! Tabitha Turkey loves the chillier weather in Freshwater but Declan Duck does NOT and... more

Join Winnie the Bear and her friend Piglet as they set out on a quest to catch a mysterious creature... more

Three magical witches named Carnation, Crocus, and Camellia, welcome visitors to their cottage as long as they’re polite and bring... more

Are your Taleblazers looking for another podcast to listen to? Check out Six Minutes. Six Minutes tells the story of... more

Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new... more

A magical piano named Stein teaches Rebecca music and about the incredible life of Florence Price, the first Black female... more

We've got a special episode for you today. Brought to you by the people who make this podcast Girl Tales,... more

In this spooky tale, Elizabeth Margaret Huntley discovers a mysterious house on Whispering Willow Lane that everyone in town calls... more

When Eeyore’s tail goes missing, Winnie takes it upon herself to solve the mystery and help her gloomy friend feel... more

Two shrew sisters, Katarina and Bianca, fight all the time. Can a summer internship with a band turn their rivalry... more

It's the first episode of Season 7! Welcome back, Taleblazers! Meet Penny, a chick who moves to Old MacDonald's farm... more

Cheese the dog is given a stuffed heart toy made special by Rebecca. But there’s something about this toy that... more

Ms. Van Tassel’s theatre class is working hard to prepare for their annual Halloween production of, The Tale of the Headless... more

Rebecca meets a mummy at the Freshwater Museum of History. Her name is Mitzy! And she’s tired of her plain... more

Strawberry Shortcake, Pineapple Cobbler, and Rebecca are whipping up a chocolate cake when Kat in Boots steals one of their... more

Leah, Kate, and Maggie Fox bring their extraordinary gift of communicating with spirits to Freshwater. Dorothy Gale, a wheelchair-using pop-punk musician,... more

Jael and their siblings visit their Abuelo's island for the first time. Abuelo tells them about ciguapas, mysterious forest beings.... more

Dorothy Gale, a wheelchair-using pop-punk musician, has her Kansas life uprooted by a magical tornado, transporting her to the land... more

Grandma Nancy tells the story of Winnie the Bear and Piglet's snowy adventure. adapted from Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne Writer: Rebecca Cunningham... more

Mimi Molar, the tooth fairy's assistant, is ready to take on her first mission of getting a tooth from under... more

When a volcano threatens Tazumal, Princess Maya and her friend Cipotin set out to make things right with a special... more

Grace Gatsby, a woman of mystery, throws an extravagant party in Freshwater. Writer: Megan Bagala Voice-Over Artists: Melissa Victor Producer: Chad Chenail Executive Producer... more

Get ready for a berry-licious adventure as Strawberry Shortcake, Bread Pudding, and Rebecca scramble to save their baking show from... more

After spending their days littering the lake in their kingdom, Helene and her siblings are turned into ducks and banned... more

"Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart!” Owen, a spirited sorcerer, leaves the safety of... more

Anu's mom crushes her eggshells before she puts them in the compost so that witches can't turn them into boats.... more

Amanita, the mushroom forager, discovers her favorite mushroom in the forest! But when her new friend, Lenuda the mushroom fairy,... more

Sasquatch and her gnome friend, Charlie Flyswatter try to uncover the truth behind strange rumors. Writer: Harry Poster Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producer:... more

Winnie the Bear gets stuck in a rabbit hole and needs some help from her friends to get unstuck. Writer: Rebecca... more

Join Elara and The Green Thumb Gang, as they race to prepare for a divine Spring Festival in Freshwater! Writer: Sai... more

A lot of rats have moved into Freshwater and Mayor Lucinda orders that they leave. But Hallie, the bagpiping kid,... more

Cupid pulls a prank with their magical arrows and it causes chaos in Freshwater on Valentine's Day! Writer: Megan Bagala Voice-Over Artists:... more

Anagolay is a Philippine goddess who is searching for her purpose. Lost and overlooked by the other deities, she discovers... more

Winnie the Bear, with the help of her friend Rebecca, tries to get honey from the top of a tree.... more

Freshwater's mailperson, Hermes, wonders why Sasha the Goat and Tim the Goat keep sending letters to each other daily even... more

Beatrice and Hero are skilled in the art of knighthood and invention, respectively. But they face challenges from a man... more

Princess Miriam has a love for science and nature. She embarks on a daring adventure with her friends Robin Hood... more

Río is determined to turn their luck around this year and tries out every custom that brings luck in the... more

Queen Lear decides to divide up her queendom amongst her three daughters based on how much they love her. But... more

We have a special episode for you today in celebration of the newest Strawberry Shortcake Holiday Netflix Special, Strawberry Shortcake’s... more

Before Freshwater became the loving community it is today, there was a harsh winter that made everyone keep to themselves.... more

Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within... more

It's Christmas Eve, when Bailey George, a master ornament maker in Freshwater Falls shatters her ornament right before the town's... more

Doctor Dooalot has to solve why Freshwater Lake is so soapy and then help the endangered animals that call it... more

Queen Cymbeline marries an evil magician who banishes her children including Princess Imogen. Imogen and her brother and sister work... more

Troja, a girl with a head full of awesome ideas, is determined to attend Princess Pistachia's royal welcome ball. Writer: Judy... more

Sasha the goat and Trevor the troll end up in a mix-up of contests and discover a unique and fiery... more

On Halloween, baker Akari faces a recipe crisis but gets a helping hand from Strawberry Shortcake and her Berry Besties,... more

The first story in the latest Girl Tales series, She is Fierce! Listen as Ishbel tells feminist adaptations of Shakespearean... more

A new podcast recommended for kids 9 & up! In this pilot episode of Ghost Tour, meet 15-year-olds Vern and... more

A sense of gloom hits the town of Freshwater when a spirit that lives inside a giant puppet is revealed. Writer:... more

Pip takes a new interest in fashion and learns how to make herself a very cool raincoat. Writer: Chad Chenail Voice-Over Artists:... more

Welcome back! It's Season 6! In this Freshwater episode, Zala meets some talking objects at Miss Hurple's Home of Antiques... more

As we gear up for the next season, we've got an exciting announcement! Our friend Glowie will tell you all... more

Here's a story from our friends over at Dorktales Storytime! Alice in Slumberland is where Redge and Alice teach the Queen of Hearts... more

We're resharing one of our favorite stories today! Long ago in Korea, in the old, old days when tigers smoked... more

We're reading a new story together! This time it's Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin. In this chapter, we... more

A playlist of Kids Listen pods perfect for a summertime road trip! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/ Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club... more

Here is an episode from our friends over at Newsy Pooloozi, a news pod for kids and curious adults!

A story brought to you by our friends over at The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland! Thank you for tuning... more

Today we’re sharing an episode from our friends, Rebel Girl over at their new podcast Growing Up Powerful! In this... more

For the final episode of Season 5, we have another Taleblazer Tale! In this story, Dr. Franny K. Stein invites... more

Sisters, Faida and Gunna, are invited to sing at Princess Cordelia's birthday celebration. Writer: Avery Moore Kloss Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producer: Tessa... more

Allie Gator is a vegetarian alligator who loves to travel. What better place to visit than Freshwater? Writer: Tessa Flannery Voice Over... more

Introducing a new show, Suzie with a Z Mysteries! Even after six whole years of life, Suzie is shocked that new... more

Another Taleblazer Tale! The kids who joined us at The Kennedy Center Women's History Month event helped us write two... more

As Summer helps her mom run the The Firefly Inn, she encounters some other kid guests who poke fun at... more

Effervescence, no longer a teenager, comes back to the kingdom after many years away in isolation to clear some things... more

Artemis feels like she knows all of the magic of the woods of Akva Nova. So why stick around? There's... more

Una discovers a cave and uses her curiosity, bravery, and focus to find the secret treasure that lays inside. Writer: Rebecca... more

Celeste lives in a town without monsters, fears, or dreams. That is until she meets Indigo! *Note to Parents: This episode... more

Part Two of the Effervescence series! Effervescence, the teenage fairy, and their pet raven Nebuchadnezzar, crash Queen Mary's gender reveal... more

Rebecca feels embarrassed when a traveling bard insults her singing voice in front of all of Freshwater. That's when she... more

Pascale Pimento has the ability to become invisible but has no control over it! Domino the very large fairy helps... more

When Fern's cousins come to visit, she never expected they'd turn to trees and she'd have to save both them... more

A new series on Girl Tales! Effervescence, the teenage fairy, finds out that he was not invited Queen Mary's gender... more

It's a Taleblazer Tale! Olivia and Anna are some wild parrots that love to play tricks until they play one... more

King John passes a royal tax, leaving his citizens with mere scraps! Robin Hood, a lion-hearted young lass, refuses to... more

For 10 whole years, Snow has been living with her best friends and coworkers, the doofs. But she's had it... more

Amalia loves making art but when she's faced with a deadline of getting her work into the Freshwater Museum of... more

Medusa is done with having snakes for hair. Will a haircut solve all of her problems? Writer: Delaney Yeager Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca... more

Iris, the goddess of rainbows, makes a visit to Freshwater in winter! Writer: Tessa Flannery Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producer: Chad Chenail Line... more

Ana and her mother leave their home, their community, and village to go north where there is a promise of... more

Before she was The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, she was a young girl named Lacie obsessed with... more

Today we're sharing a story from our friends over at Dorktales Storytime Podcast! “Question everything!” That’s Rapunzel’s motto. The princess... more

The residents of Freshwater won't go out to celebrate Hanukkah anymore. Freyda the town's dreidel extraordinaire is not having it. Writer:... more

On a magical patch of land called Flamboyan, lives Kemina and her twin brother Oihane. Kemina is bullied at school... more

Red tries to come overcome her fear of wolves so she can deliver cookies to Grandma's house! Creator and Writer: Judy... more

Today, we're sharing a different kind of episode from The Ten News podcast that breaks down the ongoing protests happening... more

Mary has to buy her sister a present for the holidays but she's spent all of her money. Will a... more

Tabitha Turkey loves the chillier weather in Freshwater but Declan Duck does NOT and he's sick of her positive attitude.... more

The lemons in Nureen's grandmother's lemon grove in Palestine are disappearing! With the help of Laymoon the lemon tree, Nureen... more

Another Goose Girls episode! Bo Peep's sheep have been sheep-napped! But no case is too big for Bo Peep. Will... more

Rebecca meets a mummy at the Freshwater Museum of History. Her name is Mitzy! And she's tired of her plain... more

Anu's favorite thing in the world is her family's garden. But one rainy day, the river washes away all of... more

It's our first full-length fairytale of the season! In this Korean Cinderella story, Kongji figures out how to save the... more

Welcome to the new Girl Tales series, Goose Girls! These are not your mama's nursery rhymes. Mother Goose does own... more

Rebecca and her dogs Sherlock and Cheese happen upon an old ghost town. But this one is actually filled with... more

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In our final episode of Season 4, Iris the Rainbow Goddess takes an unexpected visit to Freshwater when she gets... more

Sakura saves the day after a giant roaring unicorn visits the Freshwater Farmer's Market. Written by Megan Bagala, Saskia, Selah, Ericka,... more

Here’s the first chapter from the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum published in 1900. In... more

Laon moves from the Philippines to Freshwater. Everything is so new here. She just wants to go back to "the... more

All the parents of Freshwater go missing and all of the kids turn into coquís, little frogs commonly found in... more

Emerald aka The Green Woman is on her way to Freshwater to grow flowers when she is stopped by the... more

Nina's Bibi has transitioned to be with the ancestors and ever since Nina has had trouble doing her favorite thing;... more

Nimue is the protector of the lake in Akva Nova. It's very important to her that all things in the... more

Finn focuses on bettering themself so much, they become invisible. It's no fun. But perhaps their invisibility will come in... more

Akari tells us all about her hero, Julia Child, while she bakes a cake for Freshwater's Women's History Month celebration! In... more

Lizzy is a very good judge of character. At least she thinks so. But does she have it all wrong... more

Esther marries the King and becomes Queen, but she must hide one of the most important parts of herself, being... more

Rebecca meets Katrina or "Kat" who tricks her into doing all sorts of things. Rebecca's not sure if she'll ever... more

Fiadh is the middle child who always gets blamed for everything! So, when she finds herself in a magical place... more

Lulu's a colorful kid who learns she has to move to a planet where everything and everyone is grey and... more

Shilpa leaves her animal friends, her banyan tree, her family, and home in Tajaa Panee and moves to Freshwater to... more

Here’s the first chapter from the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum published in 1900. In... more

Aphrodite travels around helping others find love but no one ever asks how she's doing! Written by Megan Bagala Performed and Executive... more

Marceline finds some really odd seashells along the beach in Saltwater and is charged with the task of selling them. An... more

Cicely and her little brother Patty are heading up the block to their grandmother's but come across apothecaries, goblins, and... more

Zala is suspicious of the man who hired her dad to track down a ram with golden horns. An adaptation of... more

Even though they call them FAIRY tales, Fairy always ends up as the side character. But, not this time. This... more

Hermes loves to run and they can run FAST. But sometimes their running causes trouble for everyone else in Freshwater.... more

A sensory processing fairy tale! Electra, Gamma, and Luma are Sun Sprites who love to dance and sing and play... more

Mrs. Fezziwig is left to throw Freshwater's Christmas Eve Ball by herself this year but she's just not in the... more

A story brought to you by our friends over at Dorktales Storytime Podcast The Princess and the Pincushion By Amy Thompson and... more

Christine spots a suspicious creature with horns in her front yard. Could it be Krampus? Her and her friends set... more

Arsia is competing for Amazonia Academy's “Best Warrior” metal! But she's better at crosswords than crossbows, ya know? Written by Crystal... more

Abby rings the bells at Westminster Abbey but no one ever notices her. That is until she meets a witch... more

King Vortigern is looking for more land for his people. When he finds the right place to build a castle... more

Lia and her Zaza are on a roadtrip to Zaza's native land when an Elder in the woods tells them... more

Gunna is the most confident girl in Freshwater and she uses that confidence to help others. But can she solve... more

Vasilisa's grandmother is visiting and she has a sneaking suspicion that she might be a witch! Girl Tales is a Cordelia... more

Hypatia is an extremely strong kid but is she strong enough to overcome EVEN MORE challenges her mean Aunt Hera... more

Hypatia is an extremely strong kid but is she strong enough to overcome the challenges her mean Aunt Hera throws... more

Cheese the dog is given a stuffed heart toy made special by Rebecca. But there’s something about this toy that... more

We're kicking off Season 4! In this tale, Rebecca is struggling to get along with her sisters but a visit... more

We’re gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team’s favorites!Lina wants to compete in this... more

We're gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team's favorites. First up, Beauty and Bea!... more

Circe is banished to live alone on an island and she … loves it! But who are all of these... more

Pippa tells a story about her wife Rebecca and how she saved the town of Freshwater! An adaptation of Hans Brinker... more

Una had a pet unicorn. She brought the unicorn to school one day which … was against the rules. Based... more