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No Nonsense Storytime29 The Tailor of GloucesterIt has taken us quite awhile to get to a work by the famous and beloved Beatrix Potter...but here we are. The Tailor of Gloucester recounts a classic tail of poverty, hard work, perseverance, and well-dressed mice.2019-05-1944 min
No Nonsense Storytime28 Jack and the TreehouseJack and the Beanstalk is a an almost ubiquitous part of the literary, fairy-tale canon. We've all heard it. But none of us have stopped to ask the simple...what?
What ?
This story is bizarre and riddled with nonsense. And it's up to us to sort it all out.2019-05-0456 min
No Nonsense Storytime27 If You Take A Mouse's Sense of SelfEveryone knows what happens if you give a mouse or a cookie...
Or at least they think they do. But it's not as simple as all that. Perhaps the mouse would want milk. Perhaps it would like orange juice. Or maybe it prefers to eat dry, crumbly cookies on their own without any sense of morality or social obligation? Do you know? We do.2019-04-2730 min
No Nonsense Storytime26 Chicka Chicka Doom DoomWe all know this classic story. But what we don't know...is the truth!2019-04-2440 min
No Nonsense Storytime25 Pete the LiarPete the Cat is one of the most popular books among children (at least in our experience). He's a cool, laid back, groovy feline that no one could possibly say anything bad about...Except for Chris and Bobby!2019-04-1333 min
No Nonsense Storytime24 The Seussiverse: Episode 4: We Can Help the KnoxarelliOur final piece of the puzzle that is Ned Knox and his musical legacy is here! To fully understand the person behind the music we must go back to his childhood and discover what pushed Knox into the spittin-rhyme lifestyle and, ultimately, what leads to his fall from the top.2019-03-3156 min
No Nonsense Storytime23 The Seussiverse: Episode Three:Fort KnoxThe aftermath of Mr. Knox's re-branding in the Rap and Who-Hop scene brought him and his family to an uncertain and unforeseen reunion. In this episode we do our best to unearth the events that brought him to his little, little bed.2019-03-2457 min
No Nonsense Storytime22 The Seussiverse: Episode Two: Knox-HopYears after the events of 'Fox in Socks', Mr. Knox is leading a very different life. He's been out of the game, washed up, down and out. That is, until Sam-I-Am makes an interesting proposition...2019-03-1752 min
No Nonsense Storytime21 The Seussiverse: Episode One: Who-Tang ClanTo celebrate Read Across America and our mutual love for reading, we begin our four episode journey into the Seussiverse. It may come as a surprise to some of you, but there are connections all around in the works of Dr. Seuss. Follow us as we meet the protagonist of our story: Mr. Knox. Famously known for his role in 'Fox In Socks' as a poor friend unable to twist his tongue, there may be more to this fellow than meets the eye.2019-03-101h 05
No Nonsense Storytime20 Harold and the Purple MarkerChildren have active imaginations. Everyone knows that. But Harold is different. Armed with nothing but a purple writing utensil and his wits he encounters dragons, oceans, cities, the police, and all kinds of other adventures. But what we want to know...is how?2019-02-2442 min
No Nonsense Storytime19 Mani-Cat-tiNo Nonsense Storytime returns for the first episode of 2019! Everyone's nice and rested and full of delicious celebratory food...more specifically: Pasta. Our newest conversation concerns Tomie DaPaola's story Strega Nona. If you're looking to make a literal town full of pasta come find out how! Don't forget your bowls!2019-01-2644 min
No Nonsense Storytime18 T'was the Bear Before Fish-masChristmas is two days away and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by reading the most famous Christmas poem around, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
Additional Music:
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Jon Sayles"
(freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2018-12-2348 min
No Nonsense Storytime17 How the Grinch Went Back on his ConvictionsChristmas wouldn't be Christmas without a grouchy old hermit coming down from the mountain, breaking into people's houses, and stealing all of their belongings. 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is an essential story for anyone who celebrates the holiday...but it leaves us with a lot of questions. Why does the Grinch hate Christmas so much?
Additional Music:
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Jon Sayles"
(freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2018-12-1537 min
No Nonsense Storytime16 The Podcast ExpressIn our very first Holiday episode we take a magical ride on the Polar Express. The scenery is majestic, the hot cocoa delicious, and the North Pole as festive as one could imagine. But something's not quite adding up...
Additional Music:
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Jon Sayles"
(freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2018-12-0933 min
No Nonsense Storytime15 The Giving-to-Myself TreeShel Silverstein's classic children's book seems mostly sensible, realistic, and morally sound. However, further inspection will show that, in fact, trees do not talk. So what's the story here, Uncle Shelby?2018-12-0227 min
No Nonsense Storytime14 A Bad Case of AlexaKids go through all kinds of social stresses. Middle school crushes, fear of public speaking, and most commonly a constant dread that someone will find out that they secretly love eating Lima beans. But when a shift in her diet causes Camilla unforeseen side effects, it causes us to raise an eyebrow and ask...what?2018-11-1832 min
No Nonsense Storytime13 The War-ax"I am the Lorax, and I speak for the trees!"
One of the more famous quotes from Dr. Suess...but what does it mean? Is the Lorax who he says he is? And what of the Once-ler? Join us as we unlock the mysteries of why he always wears those long, green, gloves.2018-11-1029 min
No Nonsense Storytime12 Halloween Special_ Charlie and the Gaslit FactoryWe explore one of Bobby's personal favorite for our first annual Halloween Special: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Our first attempt at analyzing a novel comes with a lot of nonsense and a ton of imagination to work through. Join us for an hour while we see what we can find out about the man behind the Chocolate.2018-10-271h 06
No Nonsense Storytime11 Big Pumpkin FibsHow did this gourd get so big? Are monsters real? Where did pumpkins come from anyway? Chris and Bobby answer all these questions and more in another spooky October edition of No Nonsense Storytime2018-10-2035 min
No Nonsense Storytime10 Hansel and REGRETelIn this week's episode, Chris and Bobby bake the nonsense right out of the Grimm Brothers' classic, Hansel and Gretel.2018-10-1631 min
No Nonsense Storytime09 Who's Waldo?For over thirty years, children all over the world have searched page after page for the red and white striped shirt of Martin Handford's most famous character. This week, Chris and Bobby take a different approach.2018-10-0327 min
No Nonsense Storytime08 Jurassic BarkHave you ever wondered why Clifford was so gigantic? Or how could that even be possible? So did we! Join us as we discover the true origins of Emily Elizabeth's big red companion.2018-09-2226 min
No Nonsense Storytime07 HumanjiWe embark on our safari to find discover the secret sense within 'Jumanji'.2018-09-1524 min
No Nonsense Storytime06 Rumple-Mean-SkinChris and Bobby dive into their first fairy tale Rumplestiltskin. Listen in to find out the truth about this unusual, gold-spinning fellow.2018-09-0923 min
No Nonsense Storytime05 There's A Health Code Violation in My PocketDo you ever have the feeling there's a Wocket in your Pocket? A Bofa on the Sofa? Neither have we! But someone has, and we're here to get to the bottom of it.2018-09-0126 min
No Nonsense Storytime04 Goodnight BunnyGoodnight, Moon. Goodnight, Room. Goodnight...nobody? Who even are these people? Find out with Bobby and Chris on this episode of No Nonsense Storytime.2018-08-1822 min
No Nonsense Storytime03 The Gruffa-WhatWhat has terrible tusks and terrible claws? And terrible teeth in his terrible jaws? A Gruffalo? An extra-terrestrial? Something else? Find out in this weeks episode as we explore one of our favorite stories.2018-08-1128 min
No Nonsense Storytime02 The Very Missing CaterpillarChris and Bobby tackle Eric Carle's most famous work, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. What is the deeper meaning behind this story about a cute caterpillar and its unusual eating habits. Find out in 35 minutes or less!2018-08-0434 min
No Nonsense Storytime01Where Are the Wild ThingsChris and Bobby launch the podcast with an in depth look at one of Maurice Sendak's most iconic works: 'Where the Wild Things Are'.2018-08-0427 min