Stories From Now And Then
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perf...
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- Evan Wiebe9 eps
- Adam Gellman1 ep
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- 🇺🇸United States · Stories for KidsHOME#4083K to 439K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Stories for Kids#90906 to 4.8K
- 🇻🇳VN · Stories for Kids#45423 to 2.2K
- 🇮🇪Ireland · Stories for Kids#50365 to 1.9K
- 🇮🇩ID · Stories for Kids#91296 to 1.6K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
85K to 451K🎙 ~2x weekly·44 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
171K to 903K🇺🇸97%🇨🇦1% - Active Followers
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94K to 496K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 | Peter Pan | A normal family in England is visited by a not-so-normal boy, chasing his own shadow. Oh, and brings a dust-dispersing fairy with him. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is taking himself too seriously.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of fairy and folk tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 18m 03s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | The Story Of Hen | An original story written BY our very own Nicola Ward about a very special hen. And a true story at that! We are thrilled to have reached our first 50 episodes, and don't you worry - we have so much more in store! Oh, Blunderface tries to "crack" a joke at one point, but don't laugh.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of fairy and folk tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 12m 00s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Three Dogs - Brothers Grimm | This is Episode 50!! Thank you for being with us every week, and here we go with a wonderfully fun classic tale told by Nicola about three dogs with unique powers. Meanwhile our Old Library crew's antics are still anticful.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of fairy and folk tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 16m 48s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Sylvia Earle - The Ocean Explorer | When a girl from New Jersey moves to Florida and falls in love with the ocean, one of the most impressive careers in to marine biology begins, in this true tale told by Nicola. Meanwhile, the Old Library crew did some exploring of their own.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 13m 03s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | The Velveteen Rabbit, Part 2 | A little Velveteen Rabbit discovers how much of a difference love can make in the second half of this story, as told by Nicola. Deprecatus has more questions about haircuts.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 17m 42s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | The Velveteen Rabbit | A well-loved stuffy causes a stir among the other toys. Find out why Margery Williams' story remains so iconic in today's story as told by the amazing Nicola Ward! Meanwhile, Deprecatus just came back from a haircut.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 15m 17s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | The 12 Dancing Princesses | When princesses show up during the day with very very worn shoes and twinkles in their eyes, some people decide they need to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile Deprecatus has flexed his Barista skills at the Old Library. A classic folk tale from the Brothers Grimm.Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR.Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProduced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com | 14m 47s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | fairy talecontest+3 | Evan Wiebe | colouring bookStories From Now and Then+3 | storiesfromnowandthen.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR | fairy taleHans Christian Andersen+7 | — | 9m 29s | ||
| 9/1/26 | fairy talesshoemaker+3 | — | Ocorda SoundAmazon+1 | — | shoemakerelves+3 | — | 10m 01s | ||
| 8/25/26 | The Beatlesmusic history+3 | Evan Wiebe | Ocorda SoundAmazon+1 | — | The BeatlesJohn Lennon+7 | — | 18m 13s | ||
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| 8/19/26 | dragonsstorytelling+4 | Evan Wiebe | Baby Blunderfacehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR+3 | — | dragonsEdith Nesbit+4 | — | 18m 33s | ||
| 8/15/26 | dragonsadventure+3 | Evan Wiebe | B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound | — | dragonblacksmith+5 | — | 13m 45s | ||
| 8/11/26 | folkloredragons+3 | Evan Wiebe | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound+1 | — | dragonblacksmith+4 | — | 11m 40s | ||
| 8/8/26 | dragonsblacksmith+3 | Evan Wiebe | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound+3 | — | dragonblacksmith+3 | — | 12m 13s | ||
| 8/1/26 | astronomybiography+3 | Evan WiebeAdam Gellman | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound+1 | — | Caroline Herschelastronomer+3 | — | 18m 28s | ||
| 7/25/26 | Robin Hoodadventure+3 | Evan Wiebe | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound+1 | — | Robin HoodSherwood Forest+3 | — | 15m 13s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Clever Mankastorytelling+3 | Evan Wiebe | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNROcorda Sound+1 | — | Clever Mankajudge+5 | — | 13m 00s | ||
| 7/11/26 | Chytrá Horákyně (Clever Manka) | Nicola takes us into the wily world of Manka and how she navigates some pretty intricate situations. Also a certain *ahem* captain didn't quite make it in time for this one, apparently!Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comOh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 10m 43s | ||||||
| 7/4/26 | Savannah Bananas! | OR ... The Boy In The Yellow Tuxedo. Follow along for this incredibly fun and zany true story from the Old Library, where Deprecatus can apparently ... bake? Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comPardon us? Oh, you enjoy colouring? Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 19m 00s | ||||||
| 6/27/26 | Momotaro, The Peach Boy | Nicola recounts the magical tale of Momotaro, the peach boy! Adapted from the age-old Japanese Folk Tale. Blunderface learns more about cats (doesn't he always?)Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comPardon us? Oh, you enjoy colouring? Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 17m 43s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | The Tortoise and the Hare, And Other Stories | Nicola spins some yarns from Aesop's Fables, such as the Tortoise and the Hare. Some you may know, some not! Meanwhile Deprecatus is getting a bit wordy at the OL. Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 16m 55s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | Sleeping Beauty, Part 2 | Tune in to the the magical, wonderful second half of Sleeping Beauty as told by Nicola, with some classic old library repartee between a Captain and a Cat.Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 17m 52s | ||||||
| 6/6/26 | Sleeping Beauty | Enjoy an absolute classic fairy tale about a princess, an evil enchantress, and a really long nap, told by Nicola today! Meanwhile Deprecatus presses the "record" button a bit early.Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 19m 13s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 | Lionel Messi - The Boy Who Became the G.O.A.T. | Nicola takes us to Rosario, Argentina to bring us through the life of Lionel Messi, the soccer (or football) player who because arguably the greatest player ever! Meanwhile we find out a little bit more about Deprecatus.Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 20m 42s | ||||||
| 5/16/26 | East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon | Welcome back to the Old Library with Captain Blunderface and Nicola the storyteller, and Deprecatus too, all sitting around for this classic Nordic folk tale. Meanwhile our Old Library crew marvels at how old the story actually is.Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10. Narrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | 16m 20s | ||||||
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Chart history for Stories From Now And Then
Peaked at #40 in United States, currently #40 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| VN | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| Ireland | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| VN | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Canada | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| ID | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| NG | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| United States | — | #130 | #130 | — |
| PL | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| Ireland | — | #163 | #163 | — |
| SG | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| MY | — | #190 | #190 | — |
| SA | — | #193 | #193 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #195 | #195 | — |
Chart Positions
15 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
15 placements across 12 markets.