Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids
by Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
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Estimated from 16 chart positions in 16 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Stories for Kids#44100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Stories for Kids#44100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Stories for Kids#8330K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Stories for Kids#1725K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Stories for Kids#9410K to 30K
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86K to 273K🎙 Daily cadence·23 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
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286K to 911K🇺🇸33%🇬🇧33%🇨🇦11%+13 more - Active Followers
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86K to 273K
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The Elves And The Shoemaker
Sep 1, 2026
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The Beatles!
Aug 25, 2026
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The Dragon Tamers, Part 4
Aug 19, 2026
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The Dragon Tamers, Part 3
Aug 15, 2026
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The Dragon Tamers, Part 2
Aug 11, 2026
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| 9/1/26 | The Elves And The Shoemaker | A shoemaker notices that some of his work is being done for him. So what does he do? Find out in today's story. Who could be sneaking around his shop? Meanwhile someone seems to have snuck around the old library a bit too.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 | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | The Beatles! | All about four lads from Liverpool: John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and how they became the biggest band of all time. For this episode, all you need is Nicola... To spin the tale of how it all happened. Meanwhile, there's a lot you can do with a pile of hardcover books.Visit us on instagram @storiesfromnowandthen, or join our newsletter on 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | The Dragon Tamers, Part 4 | We wrap our journey through Edith Nesbit's world of dragons today - thanks for listening along! And of course you'll get a cool dragon fact along with (courtesy of Baby Blunderface).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 | — | ||||||
| 8/15/26 | The Dragon Tamers, Part 3 | We had a dragon in the picture, but now a new bad guy enters the chat? Uh oh. Hopefully John the Blacksmith can think of something. Meanwhile Baby Blunderface sends someone to fill in for a Dragon Fact.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 | — | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | The Dragon Tamers, Part 2 | In this classic folklore tale, John the Blacksmith cashes in on dragon-powered heating, collects profitable iron tears, and welcomes baby Johnny into a very weird household. Meanwhile Baby Blunderface has yet another amazing dragon fact.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 | — | ||||||
| 8/8/26 | The Dragon Tamers | How would you feel if you were John the Blacksmith and YOU lived in an old castle with a dragon in it! A classic story from E. Nesbit. At the Old Library, Baby Blunderface has a dragon-related fact.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 | — | ||||||
| 8/1/26 | Caroline Herschel - The Girl Who Counted The Stars | An incredible recounting of astronomer Caroline Herschel's life; another in our series of wonderful true stories! Meanwhile ... someone is stopping by the Old Library.Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.comOh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNRNarrator: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeProfessor Bloopernoggin: Adam GellmanStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | — | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | Robin Hood Turns Butcher | You asked for more Robin Hood stories, and we have delivered! Welcome back to the Old Library, or rather Sherwood Forest, for a winsome and mischievous adventure. Meanwhile Deprecatus has been up to some artistic endeavours.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 | — | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | Chytrá Horákyně (Clever Manka), Part 2 | We are still in the wily world of Clever Manka! See how everything unfolds since our part one of this story, and how she handles the judge's challenge. Brought to you by the bungling Cap. Blunderface and the ever-suffering Deprecatus of course. 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
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| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/9/26 | How The Camel Got His Hump | We learned an IMMENSE amount about camels and their origins in this story, narrated by ... Nicola's own dad! Meanwhile at the old library, the captain thinks Deprecatus should write his own story. 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: John CraigHost: Nicola WardCaptain Blunderface: Evan WiebeStories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,ocorda.com | — | ||||||
| 5/2/26 | Brothers Grimm - The Musicians of Bremen | Welcome, music lovers! Or Animal lovers? This is a classic Grimm tale you will both love regardless. Nicola tells us all about a squad of interesting individuals that find a way to band together. Meanwhile, Deprecatus is concerned about spoilers.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 | — | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | Florence Nightingale - The Lady With The Lamp | Join us for a very exciting TRUE story, of a woman who transformed the world of nursing and healthcare; Florence Nightingale, as narrated by Nicola. Meanwhile at the old library, Deprecatus is feeling restless.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 | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | The Wind In The Willows, Part 4 | Well hello everybody and welcome to the final instalment of Wind In The Willows! An exciting finish I'm sure, for Mole, Toad, Rat, and Badger, and maybe some weasels and stoats along the way. Meanwhile, Deprecatus is taking a bit of a cat nap.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 | — | ||||||
| 4/18/26 | The Wind In The Willows, Part 3 | What's going on in the wonderful world of Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger today? I think a certain character might need a bit more help than usual. Meanwhile, an automatic cat feeder shows up at the Old Library.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 | — | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | The Wind In The Willows, Part 2 | Things are getting even more interesting with Rat, Mole, and now Toad and Badger in this beloved story told by Nicola. Meanwhile Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus are getting up to their usual antics. 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 | — | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | The Wind In The Willows, Part 1 | We've got to do something about Mr. Toad! But first, Rat and Mole kindle an epic friendship. Nicola narrates an adapted version of Kenneth Grahame's classic story. Meanwhile Deprecatus and Captain Blunderface are doing their own spring cleaning.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 | — | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | Banksy, The Secret Artist | Today's true story is all about a mysterious artist known as "Banksy". Nicola unwinds the strange world of Banksy's secrets. Meanwhile, Story Swiftina and Captain Blunderface are divided on Deprecatus' art.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 | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Stories From Now And Then: Short Stories for Kids
Peaked at #15 in New Zealand, currently #15 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| United States | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| PH | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| Canada | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| AE | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| South Korea | — | #94 | #94 | — |
| NG | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| Denmark | — | #109 | #109 | — |
| Ireland | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| United States | — | #128 | #128 | — |
| France | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| VN | — | #164 | #164 | — |
| Australia | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| SA | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #177 | #177 | — |
| TH | — | #188 | #188 | — |
| SG | — | #189 | #189 | — |
| PH | — | #198 | #198 | — |
Chart Positions
20 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
20 placements across 16 markets.