Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won’t find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these audio plays burst to life at the touch of a button. Episodes air every Monday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Girl Tales + Starglow Media! (Meet Glowie) 🌟
As we gear up for the next season, we've got an exciting announcement! Our friend Glowie will tell you all about Girl Tales joining the Starglow Media family!
8/24/2023 • 4 minutes, 22 seconds
Dorktales Storytime Presents: Alice in Slumberland
Here's a story from our friends over at Dorktales Storytime!
Alice in Slumberland is where Redge and Alice teach the Queen of Hearts a lesson in kindness, cooperation, and good sportsmanship: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/
Jabberwock This Way is where Alice is experiencing overwhelming feelings of doubt, fear and shame because she's made a mistake that open the portal to the Jabberwock monster. Her friends remind her that she's clever, capable and has the power to save Wonderland: https://jonincharacter.com/jabberwock-this-way/
Scriptwriter: Amy Thompson
Editor/Producer: Molly Murphy
Alice: Sabrina Glow
All Other Characters: Jonathan Cormur
Sound Production: Jermaine Hamilton, Hamilton Studio Recordings
Dorktales Theme Song by Molly Murphy
8/21/2023 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
The Legend of Yuwul (Rebroadcast)
We're resharing one of our favorite stories today! Long ago in Korea, in the old, old days when tigers smoked long pipes, there was a very shy, quiet girl named Yuwul who lived with her father, the Old Admiral, in a small hanok near the ocean. Listen and hear as Yuwul finds her voice and saves her entire fishing village from enemy soldiers!
Writer: Nina Ki
Voice Over Artists: Kate Marley, Fred Chong Rutherford, Jenny Ko, and Jennifer Sun Bell
Producer: Chad Chenail
Music Score: Megan Bagala
Executive Producer & Host: Rebecca Cunningham
Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood. Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
8/14/2023 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm - Chapter 1: We Are Seven
We're reading a new story together! This time it's Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin.
In this chapter, we meet Rebecca Rowena Randall, a 10-year-old girl on a journey to go live with her Aunt Mirandy in Riverboro, Maine. She takes a stagecoach to get there and talks with the driver, Mr. Cobb.
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8/7/2023 • 32 minutes, 49 seconds
Allie Gator Comes to Freshwater
Allie Gator is a vegetarian alligator who loves to travel. What better place to visit than Freshwater?
Writer: Tessa Flannery
Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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5/15/2023 • 17 minutes, 38 seconds
Suzie With a "Z" Mysteries
Introducing a new show, Suzie with a Z Mysteries!
Even after six whole years of life, Suzie is shocked that new things keep happening to her every day. So, she has decided to investigate by asking questions and getting super curious because everyday life can be very mysterious.
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5/10/2023 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
Effervescence: Part III
Effervescence, no longer a teenager, comes back to the kingdom after many years away in isolation to clear some things up and save a princess. But does the princess need saving and will Effer find their happily ever after?
Writer: Sai Sion
Voice Over Artists: Sai Sion and Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Megan Bagala
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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4/24/2023 • 29 minutes, 53 seconds
Artemis and the Hunt for Magic
Artemis feels like she knows all of the magic of the woods of Akva Nova. So why stick around? There's nothing new to discover as far as she is concerned. But perhaps there's more magic in the woods than meets the eye?
Writer: Molly Murphy
Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Tessa Flannery
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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4/17/2023 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
Una and the Enchanted Cave
Una discovers a cave and uses her curiosity, bravery, and focus to find the secret treasure that lays inside.
Writer: Rebecca Cunningham
Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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4/10/2023 • 26 minutes, 12 seconds
The Monster Under the Bed by Katelynn Kenney
Celeste lives in a town without monsters, fears, or dreams. That is until she meets Indigo!
*Note to Parents: This episode deals with spooky, scary topics!*
Writer: Katelynn Kenney
Voice Over Artists: Rin Araneta, Roanna Cruz, Abby Pasion, and
Producer: Chad Chenail
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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4/3/2023 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Fern and Mother Nature by Laine Farber
When Fern's cousins come to visit, she never expected they'd turn to trees and she'd have to save both them and the whole world. But when Mother Nature presents her with a challenge, Fern rises to the occasion!
Writer: Laine Farber from Nature Nerds with Laine
Voice-Over Artists: Lola Cox, Krystal Martinez, Renato Nicastro, Jasmine Romero, and Eva Williams
Producer: Megan Bagala
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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3/6/2023 • 34 minutes, 27 seconds
Effervescence: Part I
A new series on Girl Tales! Effervescence, the teenage fairy, finds out that he was not invited Queen Mary's gender reveal gala for her new baby.
Writer: Sai Sion
Voice Over Artists: Sai Sion and Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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2/27/2023 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
Olivia and Anna Fly the Coop
It's a Taleblazer Tale! Olivia and Anna are some wild parrots that love to play tricks until they play one on the wrong creature in Freshwater. Follow them as they try to escape the wrath of Izzy the Squirrel!
Writers: Harry Poster, Lucía, Río, Cosmo, Emmanuel, Ida, Georgia, Imogen, Ione, Sylvie, Oly, Lucy, Mara, and many other Taleblazers!
Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Chad Chenail
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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2/20/2023 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Medusa Wants a Haircut
Medusa is done with having snakes for hair. Will a haircut solve all of her problems?
Writer: Delaney Yeager
Voice-Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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1/23/2023 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
A Winter Rainbow
Iris, the goddess of rainbows, makes a visit to Freshwater in winter!
Writer: Tessa Flannery
Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Chad Chenail
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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1/16/2023 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
La Bestia by Jasmine Romero
Ana and her mother leave their home, their community, and village to go north where there is a promise of safety, money for food, and work. But the journey to get there is long and can be dangerous! Listen as Ana makes her way past The Forest, The Beast, The Coyotes, The Desert, The River. The Guard. El Bosque, La Bestia, Coyotes, Desierto, El Río, La Guardia.
Writer: Jasmine Romero
Voice Over Artists: Edson Camacho, Lola Cox, Isabella Mass, Jasmine Romero
Producer: Chad Chenail
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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1/9/2023 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Freydala the Dreidela
The residents of Freshwater won't go out to celebrate Hanukkah anymore. Freyda the town's dreidel extraordinaire is not having it.
Writer: Harry Poster
Voice Over Artist: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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12/19/2022 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
Tabitha Turkey Flies South
Tabitha Turkey loves the chillier weather in Freshwater but Declan Duck does NOT and he's sick of her positive attitude. Declan tells Tabitha she'll be eaten at the upcoming harvest festival when he knows that's not true. The only way for Tabitha to get out of this is to fly South for the winter!
Writer and Producer: Tessa Flannery
Performer and Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham
Line Producer: Harry Poster
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11/21/2022 • 21 minutes, 24 seconds
Mitzy the Mummy
Rebecca meets a mummy at the Freshwater Museum of History. Her name is Mitzy! And she's tired of her plain old wraps. Can Rebecca help her find something much more colorful?
Nat Geo Kids is hosting a podcast party in honor of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Together with other podcasts we are making an episode about Ancient Egypt!
Writer: Megan Bagala
Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Chad Chenail
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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10/31/2022 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Kongji & Patji by Nina Ki
It's our first full-length fairytale of the season! In this Korean Cinderella story, Kongji figures out how to save the crops in her village from bad weather. But she needs to meet the magistrate to let him know about it! Will her stepmother let her go to the dance and meet him or will she hand her yet another impossible chore?
Writer: Nina Ki
Voice Over Artists: Kate Marley, Jennifer Sun Bell, Judy Alice Lee, and Fred Chong Rutherford
Producer: Chad Chenail
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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10/17/2022 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
GOOSE GIRLS: Little Miss Tough-It
Welcome to the new Girl Tales series, Goose Girls! These are not your mama's nursery rhymes. Mother Goose does own a goose but she's not the sweet homespun bird in the gingham bonnet. She's Lucy Honker, a tough-as-hard-boiled-eggs bird with stories under her wing. And you know those girls in the Mother Goose tales? They’re not who you think they are either.
In this episode, Little Miss Tough-It isn't scared of anything! Except ... maybe ... spiders. Listen in as Tough-It does everything she can to face her fear of those creepy-crawlies.
Creator and Writer: Judy Katschke
Starring Annie Henk, Samira Sardella, and Chad Chenail
Produced by Tessa Flannery
Musical Production by Adam Payne and Russ Feder
Line Producer: Harry Poster
Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham
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10/10/2022 • 16 minutes, 1 second
Little Lina (Rebroadcast)
We’re gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team’s favorites!Lina wants to compete in this year’s big sailing contest but her Mama doesn’t think she’s healthy enough or big enough. So, Lina decides to go on her own adventure. Follow Lina as she soars on the wings of a seagull, dives down deep into the ocean, and finds her way back home to her Mama.
Written by Kimberly BelflowerStarring: Amber Dickerson, Erin Hanraty, Jared Loftin, & Amanda RodheProducer: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music: Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
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9/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
Beauty and Bea (Rebroadcast)
We're gearing up for Season 4! In the meantime, listen to the GT team's favorites. First up, Beauty and Bea!
Bea is an aspiring young botanist, whose studies get sidetracked when she’s voted “Prettiest Girl in School”. Her new friends are all about looks, but when a magical new student joins her class, Bea is forced to rethink just how important her looks might be. Find out what happens as the Science Fair approaches in this month’s episode of Girl Tales
Written by Kathleen Coombs
Starring: Gina DeMay, Tessa Flannery, Alexandra Mesaros, and Maria Ortiz-Marquez
Produced by Chad Chenail
Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham
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9/13/2021 • 38 minutes, 36 seconds
Elisa and the Swans by Lea McKenna-Garcia (Rebroadcast)
All Elisa wants is some alone time away from her 11 (!!) brothers. But when an “Ill Wind” sweeps through the castle grounds where she lives, she gets way more than she bargained for. A tale of magic, love, and adventure. by Lea McKenna GarciaAdapted from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian AndersenStarring Sophie Hassett, Russell Jordan, Jessica Osber, and Claire WardenExecutive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamProduced by Maria WurtelleOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Tax Deductible Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c0jU3v See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
4/20/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 10 seconds
The Princess Musicians of Maple Street by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk & Interview! (Rebroadcast)
Kitty’s band with her friends, Turtle, Birdie, and Rabbit are practicing for Battle of the Bands at their school but when her grandpa moves in, they lose their rehearsal space! Practicing at the abandoned house on Maple Street is their only option to win but there’s a chance the house might be haunted. What will they do?
by Amy Gijsbers van WijkAdapted from Town Musicians of Bremen by the Brothers Grimm
Starring: Chad Chenail, Rebecca Cunningham, Polina Ionina, Gulshan Mia, Rad Pereira, and Amanda RodheExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Maria WurtteleOriginal Music by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk and Eli Denby WoodFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
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3/30/2020 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
The Literate Mermaid by Christina Quintana & Interview! (Rebroadcast)
Myra is a mermaid who loves reading books. The problem is, every time she tries to read one it gets ruined by the ocean water! Will she become a human or figure out another way to solve this problem? Plus a special interview with kid podcaster, Ruby & The Literate Mermaid writer, Christina Quintana!
The Literate Mermaid by Christina QuintanaStarring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise SantoraExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesFeminist Story Time Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/events/280244859626569/One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to By Kids, For Kids: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/by-kids-for-kids-story-time
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3/23/2020 • 42 minutes, 54 seconds
The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier & Interview! (Rebroadcast)
Alba is a budding, young detective who doesn’t mind living on her own. When the Mayor of Strangetown sends out a notice looking for someone to uncover why her daughters wear holes in their shoes every night, Alba hops on a bus and heads toward adventure. With the help of a sorceress and a hawk, Alba tries to uncover The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses! A podcast play based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. Plus a bonus interview at the end with kid podcaster, Chloe & the writer Liza Birkenmeier!
The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier Starring: Kristina Mueller, Jean Goto, Bonita Jackson, Lisa Hickman, and Claire WardenExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad Chenail Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Coronavirus Vaccine PDF by Malaka Gharib: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kH98EPmBlTTL3bM51Ai9hY9cX3g_NJ3N/viewPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to Chloe's Friendship Circle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chloes-friendship-circle/id1033061546
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3/16/2020 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith (Rebroadcast)
We're celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month with a rebroadcast of one of our first episodes. Rapunzel is a reimagining of the classic fairytale, with a curly, coarse, courageous twist! This time, Rapunzel goes on an adventure, makes a long-lasting friendship, and uses her smarts and Black Girl Magic to become her own hero.
Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith Starring: Laureen Lembé, Bonita Jackson, and C. Kelly WrightProduced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamFor the Grownups!Kids Listen: https://www.kidslisten.org/Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Listen to the other Kids Listen podcasts celebrating Women's History Month!Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://www.ahwayisland.com/girl-power/ Book Power for Kids: https://bookpowerforkids.com/portfolio/episode-s10-50-women-in-science-womenshistorymonth/ Good Words Podcast: http://goodwordspodcast.libsyn.com/obstreperous-the-good-words-podcast The Past and the Curious: http://thepastandthecurious.com/This Week in the Multiverse: http://www.multiversethisweek.com/podcast/2018/3/11/this-week-in-the-multiverse-1-t8x9j-yke76-h6spe-7r6zs-h2t2z-6gy5j-3gjkk-jk3et-9kp8m-pty3e-5sl32-2gd2f-psdle-969ge-8ek6s-cm95c-gyg5n-frbd9-t8ngj-k7sa7Timestorm: https://timestormseries.com/
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3/8/2020 • 36 minutes, 55 seconds
Nova's Lab! Becoming Bessie Coleman's Airplane
Nova, a scientist and inventor, travels back in time to France in 1921 and becomes Bessie Coleman's airplane! Bessie Coleman was an African American and Native American pilot when flying airplanes in the United States was still illegal for women of color. Listen as Nova learns about how planes fly through the air!Written, performed, and produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood
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1/20/2020 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Nova's Lab! Rescuing Nova with Ada Lovelace
Kid scientist, Nova travels back in time to become the world's first computing machine but she gets stuck! She needs your help to find mathematician Ada Lovelace and get the instructions on how to turn Nova back into her normal self!Produced, performed, and written by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkPatreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
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12/23/2019 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Elinor of Conversations with my Daughter
In this LGDBT episode, Rebecca speaks with 10-year-old Elinor, the co-host of a podcast called Conversations with My Daughter. Listen as they talk about how Conversations with my Daughter began and how it's made Elinor and her mom a lot closer. Enjoy!
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12/16/2019 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
Rudy the Female Reindeer by Delaney Yeager
Rudy’s had a dream her whole life; to make Santa’s sleigh team. But, it’s a boys club and this year is no exception. Nevertheless, with the help of her parents, Carol Claus, and her good friend Frosty Tips the Snow Ma’am, Rudy persists. Listen as Rudy saves Christmas! A rebroadcast from 2017.
Rudy the Female Reindeer by Delaney Yeager Featuring: Delaney Yeager, Tessa Flannery, Russell Jordan, and Aaron Marshall-Bobb – Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham – Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail – Original Music: Eli Denby Wood Music – Vocals: Eli Denby Wood and Aaron Marshall-Bobb
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In this episode, Nova travels back in time to Hawai'i in the late 1800's where she becomes the ukulele of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Nova learns how ukuleles are made, how sound travels through them, and ways we can defend the rights of indigenous peoples. Come join her!Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham1915 Recording of Aloha Oe by Pale K. Lua, and David K. KailiGirl Tales Holiday Event with DQSH! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4429482Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
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11/20/2019 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Matilda Suh, Writer & Illustrator
In this Little Girls Doing Big Things interview, Rebecca speaks with Matilda Suh, an 8-year-old writer & illustrator. Rebecca first learned about Matilda's work after finding her handmade books at her favorite bookstore in Brooklyn. Matilda tells her all about how she made that happen.Executive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood and Amy Gijsbers van WijkPurchase tickets to the Holiday Girl Tales event with Drag Queen Story Hour! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/user/manageevent/4429482To donate to The Ornament Project, email rebecca@girltalespodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Girl Tales Grown Ups Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136/?multi_permalinks=2409112895969720¬if_id=1572550078125460¬if_t=feedback_reaction_genericListen to Story Spectacular: http://storyspectacular.com/Learn About Drag Queen Story Hour: https://www.dragqueenstoryhour.org/Learn About Greenlight Bookstore: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/
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11/1/2019 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Nova's Lab! Becoming Mary Shelley's Ink
To celebrate Halloween, Nova travels back in time to 1818 and becomes the ink Mary Shelley uses to write the very first science fiction novel, Frankenstein! Learn all about what ink was made of in 1818 and hear a portion from the original story of Frankenstein. Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkSeason 3 Questionnaire: https://girltalespodcast.com/surveyPatreon: https://girltalespodcast.com/patreonGirl Tales Grown Ups on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2394948737386136/To join the Girl Tales Grown Ups Slack Channel, email rebecca@girltalespodcast.comInstagram: @girltales
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10/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Sadie, Electro-Punk Performing Artist
Rebecca interviews Sadie, a 7 1/2 year old electro-punk performing artist & musician. Sadie gives advice to kids on how to make their own music, how to get over stage freight, and lets us all know that kids can do anything grown-ups can do. And she loves to scream and yell about it!Produced by Rebecca CunninghamPhotograph by Elisabeth FuchsiaMusic by SadieListen to Sadie's music on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sadie_officialPurchase Sadie's music on BandCamp: https://sadiesadiesadie.bandcamp.com/Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales
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In this episode, Nova travels to Norway in 2014 to become Malala Yousafzai's microphone as she accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about how microphones work and Malala's fight for girls' education.Written, Produced, and Performed by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Produced by Rebecca CunninghamOriginal Theme Music by Eli Denby WoodMake a Megaphone: https://funbrains.net/simple-megaphone-experiment/Malala Fund: https://www.malala.org/Listen to Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/Girl Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesSend us the pictures of your experiments! rebecca@girltalespodcast.com
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9/20/2019 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Chloe Asks Liza Questions About The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses
In this episode, Chloe, a kid like you, asks Liza Birkenmeier questions about the story she wrote for Girl Tales called "The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses".
Listen to The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses: https://girltalespodcast.com/2018/03/30/the-mystery-of-the-dancing-princesses-by-liza-birkenmeier/Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/girltalesListen to Chloe's Friendship Circle: http://www.chloesfriendshipcircle.com/
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8/31/2019 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Nova's Lab! Meeting Katherine Johnson
The follow up to our last Nova's Lab episode, this time Nova meets the real life NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson! In this episode, Katherine Johnson teaches Nova about orbital mechanics and how she helped land astronauts on the moon. Written and produced by Tessa FlanneryStarring: Tessa Flannery & Lanee' SandersTo do the experiment at home: https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/centripetal-force-string-planets-orbit/Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesGirl Tales on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Girl Tales on Instagram @girltales
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8/20/2019 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Lilia Montiel of ZZZ's 4 Kidz
In this episode of Little Girls Doing Big Things, Rebecca speaks with 13-year-old Lilia Montiel, the creator of ZZZ's 4 Kidz, a campaign that provides San Diego kids and families with new beds. Produced by Rebecca CunninghamTo donate to Lilia's campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/zzzs4kidzJoin Team Road Trip on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/join/girltales/checkout?rid=3856307
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8/1/2019 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
Nova's Lab! Becoming a Moon Rock
Come celebrate National Moon Day with Girl Tales as kid scientist Nova journeys to July 20th, 1969 where she will become a moon rock! Learn about how the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission were able to enter the moon’s orbit and then successfully land their rocket ship. Are you ready? This is JUST part one of this story. Hear the rest of the story on August 20th.Written, Performed, and Produced by Tessa FlanneryExecutive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Song: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkGirl Tales Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesLittle Lina Reading: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/
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7/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Emily Rintzler of James J. Sheeran Park
In this episode of Little Girls Doing Big Things, Rebecca speaks with Emily Rintzler, a 10-year-old girl who had the idea for a park in her neighborhood so she contacted her mayor and made it happen! Listen to Emily's story and learn how you can make a positive change in your own community. Executive Producer & Host: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailTheme Song: Eli Denby WoodTo attend our live reading of Little Lina by Kimberly Belflower: https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/girltales
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7/1/2019 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Nova's Lab! Becoming the First Pride Flag
It's our newest segment, Nova's Lab! Nova is a kid scientist who time travels to exciting moments in history where she becomes different objects as a scientific experiment. This month, she's traveling to the Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco 1978 where she will morph into the very first Pride flag! Discover with Nova how our eyes know the difference between each color in the rainbow flag and learn how you can make your very own rainbow at home!
Written, Produced, & Performed by Tessa FlanneryWith help from Chad Chenail & Rebecca CunninghamTo take part in our Nova's Lab Art Contest, email your drawing of Nova & Katherine to rebecca@girltalespodcast.com by July 1st!For more info on our live readings: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/ https://www.facebook.com/events/304693450412794/To become a Patreon Taleblazer: https://www.patreon.com/girltalesThis episode is a part of a Kids Listen Pride Sweeps! Check out the other kids podcasts taking part at the links below:Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://www.ahwayisland.com/But Why: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kidsCircle Round: https://www.wbur.org/circleroundJust Us Weirdos: https://justusweirdos.com/Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/Stories Podcast: http://storiespodcast.com/The Good Words Podcast: http://goodwordspodcast.libsyn.com/What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes
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6/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Chloe Mei Espinosa of Skip the Plastic Straw
Rebecca speaks with Chloe Mei Espinosa, the 12-year-old founder of Skip the Plastic Straw, a campaign that spreads the word about the harmful effects of plastic straws on the environment. After watching a video of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck up its nose, Chloe Mei has been determined to help protect the marine life she so deeply respects and loves. Come listen and skip the plastic straw with Chloe Mei!Executive Producer: Rebecca CunninghamProducer: Chad ChenailTheme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkTo learn more about Skip the Plastic Straw: https://www.skiptheplasticstraw.com/Download the Restaurant Flyer: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/fe3d04_fcd295657bb94b8b802552b464552bcc.pdfTo join Girl Tales on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girltales More info on our live reading: https://www.facebook.com/events/381842019339657/
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6/1/2019 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Kids Listen Road Trip Mixtape ft. Nova's Lab! Becoming The Statue of Liberty
While you're on the move this Memorial Day Weekend, listen to these 5 minute samples of 10 different Kids Listen podcasts! Plus! We're launching our newest segment Nova's Lab! Kid scientist, Nova travels through space and time to become The Statue of Liberty and learn just how something so large could float on a ship all the way from France! Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear Nova's Lab: Becoming the Statue of Liberty written, performed, and produced by Tessa Flannery. Visit Kids Listen! https://kidslisten.orgListen to all 9 podcasts here!
http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ http://storyspectacular.com/ http://www.noodleloafshow.com/ http://bookpowerforkids.com/ http://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/ https://www.ahwayisland.com/ http://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ http://www.wbur.org/circleround http://goodwordspodcast.com/Donate to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/girltales
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5/23/2019 • 1 hour, 47 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Paloma Rambana of Paloma's Dream
13-year-old, Paloma Rambana started Paloma’s Dream, an organization that helps visually impaired and blind students in Florida get access to the tools they need to learn in school. She lobbied the Florida legislature and received over $1,000,000 to do just that. She's writing books, lobbying for change, starting podcasts, and tackling middle school. Listen in as she chats with Rebecca about all of it.
Produced by Chad Chenail
To learn more about Paloma's Dream and purchase her book, head to: https://www.palomasdream.org/
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5/1/2019 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Addisyn & Sheridan Goss of Snuggle Sacks
Host Rebecca Cunningham talks to two inspiring sisters, Addisyn and Sheridan Goss, the creators of Snuggle Sacks. Snuggle Sacks is a charity that began when Addisyn and Sheridan first met their grandfather and learned of his experience with homelessness. They now help bring awareness to homelessness in Michigan by providing homeless individuals with survival kits. Listen and discover how one young girl's small idea led to an entire community committing big acts of kindness.
Produced by Chad Chenail
To learn more about Snuggle Sacks visit, https://www.snugglesacks.org/blog Or like them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/snugglesacksmi/ Or go and donate! https://www.snugglesacks.org/take-action#DonatetoSnuggleSacks
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4/1/2019 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Stella Keating of GenderCool Project
Our first episode of our second season! Today, Rebecca interviews Stella Keating of GenderCool Project as a part of our Little Girls Doing Big Things segment. This segment comprises of interviews with girls all over the world who are changing their communities, starting their own businesses, or just not waiting until they are grownups to start chasing their dreams. Stella is a 14 year old transgender rights advocate, a future politician, and 1 of 5 champions of a national storytelling campaign called GenderCool Project.
For more information on what it means to be LGBT, please feel free to email us at rebecca@girltalespodcast.com or head to the very helpful Queer Kid Stuff - http://queerkidstuff.com/.
Remember to subscribe, listen, and review and if you'd like to hear your name at the top of the next episode head to www.patreon.com/girltales .
Produced and edited by Chad Chenail. Original music by Eli Denby Wood.
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3/1/2019 • 21 minutes, 48 seconds
TINY EPISODE an invite
Info about our second season! Plus! Join us at Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, New Jersey at 6:30pm to hear a live reading of The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses. A link here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2/1/2019 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Shalise of Shalise's Ocean Support
Girl Tales segment, Little Girls Doing Big Things -- Host Rebecca interviews young girls who are engaging in their communities, starting their own businesses or charities, and not waiting until they're a grown-up to start making change and living out their dreams. This month we speak to Shalise of Shalise's Ocean Support. Shalise is a brilliant 11 year old Aussie girl who is on a mission to save our beautiful oceans! Come get to know Shalise! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
8/28/2018 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Little Girls Doing Big Things: Chloe of Chloe's Friendship Circle Podcast
A new Girl Tales segment! Host Rebecca interviews young girls who are engaging in their communities, starting their own businesses or charities, and not waiting until they're a grown-up to start making change and living out their dreams. This month we speak to Chloe of Chloe's Friendship Circle Podcast. Chloe is a seven year old entertainment podcaster and producer. She does interviews, shares fun ideas, and plays the best kindie music! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chloes-friendship-circle/id1033061546?mt=2Host: Rebecca Cunningham Sound Design: Chad Chenail Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
6/2/2018 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
A Podcast for Girls (&Boys) Who Persist.
Come hear what we’re all about and a sample of our first tale! Girl Tales is podcast theatre for young audiences. Once a month, we’ll air fairytales where girls are the heroes! Turn off the screens and jump into an adventure with Girl Tales!Tale by Christina Quintana, Featuring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise Santora, Host and Director: Rebecca Cunningham, Sound Design and Production: Chad Chenail, Original Music: Eli Denby Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.