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Estimated from 8 chart positions in 8 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Stories for Kids#22100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Stories for Kids#28100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Stories for Kids#1785K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Stories for Kids#1441K to 10K
- 🇿🇦ZA · Stories for Kids#102500 to 3K
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62K to 196K🎙 Daily cadence·23 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
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208K to 652K🇨🇦46%🇺🇸46%🇬🇧5%+5 more - Active Followers
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83K to 261K
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Aesop's Fables
Jun 20, 2026
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Sleeping Beauty, Part 2
Jun 13, 2026
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Sleeping Beauty, Part 1
Jun 6, 2026
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The Boy Who Became the G.O.A.T.
May 23, 2026
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East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon
May 16, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/20/26 | Aesop's Fables | Nicola spins some yarns from Aesop's Fables. 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, Part 1 | 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 | 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 | The Musicians of Bremen | Welcome, music lovers! Or Animal lovers? This is a classic 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 | 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 | — | ||||||
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| 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/21/26 | The Reluctant Dragon | "Reluctant", definition: feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness. Basically, not wanting to do something. So ... what is this dragon unwilling to do!? We'll find out in this incredible story told by Nicola. Meanwhile at the Old Library, Captain Blunderface needs help from Deprecatus to solve a new problem.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 | — | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | The Princess and the Goblin, Part 2 | Mysterious goblins are up to no good. What can a princess do? We'll find out in today's episode, narrated by Nicola. Meanwhile, Baby Blunderface was so invested in the story, she stuck around the old library to hear the ending. 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/14/26 | The Princess and the Goblin, Part 1 | A brave young princess discovers a hidden secret in this classic story by George MacDonald.. Meanwhile, there are some multi-generational Blunderface shenanigans at the old library. Hear what happens as told by Nicola, our amazing storyteller.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 | — | ||||||
| 3/7/26 | The Lady Who Lived In A Tree | What made Julia Butterfly Hill live in a tree for 2 years? Find out in this amazing true story told by Nicola. Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus enjoyed Grandpa's visit last week but are just chilling in the treehouse behind 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/28/26 | The Odyssey, Part 3 | You've been waiting to hear how the adventure of Odysseus comes to an end, and here it is! Nicola tells us exactly what the rest of his adventure holds. At the old library, Captain Blunderface is joined by a very special guest who is a blast from the past.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 | — | ||||||
| 2/21/26 | The Odyssey, Part 2 | We'll have to see what happens to Odysseus in this set of adventures. Does he explore islands? Does he find monsters? Do his men keep up? Nicola guides us through the scary seas and mythical happenings of his journey. Meanwhile back at the old library, there's a book giveaway.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 | — | ||||||
| 2/14/26 | The Odyssey, Part 1 | Nicola sets sail with Stories from Now and Then's first multi-part story, of the mythical tale of Odysseus. Meanwhile back at the old library, there are some ringers filling in for the Captain. 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/7/26 | The Kindest Neighbour on TV | Nicola shares the incredible true story of Mr. Fred Rogers, and how he shared his life to help children and people around the world. Meanwhile, Deprecatus gets into a sticky situation while making puppets.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 | — | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | The Emperor's New Clothes | What would you do with invisible fabric? We'll find out in today's episode narrated by Nicola. Meanwhile, back at the Old Library, the clothes aren't quite invisible but they seem to have shrunk!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 | — | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | The Earl Of Attenborough | What if a cat could change your life? Deprecatus loves this story, where Nicola the storyteller takes us back to this classic "Tale" (or Tail!) about a Cat, a King, and some very clever ideas. Meanwhile back at the old library, Captain Blunderface has the whole place to himself... or does he? 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | The Girl Who Learned to Fly | This is the true story of Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast to ever live! Hear how Simone became the best to ever do it, brought to you by Nicola the storyteller. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface and Deprecatus are at odds about the nature of cats. 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | Beauty And The Beast | A village girl, a castle, and a mysterious enchanted rose are somehow connected in this classic story, narrated by the amazing Nicola. Meanwhile, Captain Blunderface is slightly scatterbrained and needs some help.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 Positions
10 placements across 8 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 8 markets.