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Story TimeLeaks, Lights, and Long Trips ft. Mike MathisMike Mathis returns with more news of the strange! He's got a lot to talk about since last he was here, and David and Michael are only too happy to let him! From UFO leaks to personal strange sightings to the underpinning consciousness of the universe, it's all here!Check out our friends at the Chilluminati Pod!https://chilluminatipod.fm/2025-07-211h 54Story TimeThe Fox and the Horse; The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces; The White Bride and the Black BrideWe're back with a vengeance! It's a triple tale treat today as Michael brings us more Brothers Grimm tales and David once again has FEELINGS about HORSES.*Note - Michael did in fact not send David the picture he said he took, so now no one gets to see it.2025-06-0955 minStory TimeAmerican Cryptids Pt. 1 - The NortheastIt's time to explore the creepy and mysterious creatures in our own (American) backyards! David brings the first region in his Cryptid tour, the northeast. Champ, Puckwudgies, The Dover Demon, and more!The pictures David shows Michael during he episode can be found here (they might not be in the right order in the album though so...good luck!):https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZTUU81PdbWzqVKu582025-04-211h 16Story TimeThe Three Apprentices; Donkey CabbagesIt's time for a double serving of silliness! First Michael takes David on a magical road trip with friends, followed by a lesson in the power of...salad? All this episode!2025-03-0350 minStory TimeThe Two Kings' ChildrenThe holidays are upon us! To celebrate, the boys are doing nothing at all out of the ordinary as Michael brings another fairy tale to the show. David...has opinions on it, and Michael reveals the name of David's drag persona.2024-12-2346 minStory TimeThe Talking Cranberries; The Queer Little BakerBetter late than never! Michael brings David a couple Thanksgiving based tales of...dubious origin, and David couldn't be more thankful for them. Grab your favorite Thanksgiving loaf and jump in!2024-12-0238 minStory TimeAnimorphs Pt. 48 - The ReturnDavid is back to tell the next chapter of The Animorphs and wouldn't you know it...David is back! Rachel faces her inner (and outer) demons as everybody's least favorite rat returns to exact revenge...But is there something more sinister waiting just under the surface?2024-10-211h 08Story TimeThe Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat; The Jew Among ThornsGet ready for a duo of...uh... questionable stories. David relates a little too much to the first, and feels VERY uncomfortable for the second. Just remember - STEREOTYPES ARE NO FUN2024-09-1658 minStory TimeThe RavenOnce upon a midnight dreary... there was a different story called The Raven. The Brothers Grimm are back with a story Michael is sure will get a reaction out of David, but must tell it quickly or he'll miss the start of Wrestlemania. 2024-04-1545 minStory TimeT.O.C. - Hernias and HeartbreaksThe boys are back and ready to explain why they've been gone for longer than intended!
Only real stories in this episode about the events (and some tragedies) that Michael, David and friends have been through in the past few weeks- and to reassure everyone that we're not going anywhere!
2024-03-2556 minStory TimeThe King of the Golden Mountain; The Farmyard Cock and the Weather CockMichael is back with a double feature of fairy tales, from BOTH the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. David starts to feel better about how well he can predict these...until he starts to feel worse.2024-02-2653 minStory TimeTales from the Chilluminativerse Pt. 1 - Provoking the WeirdMichael surprises David with a collection of listener submitted weird tales, straight from the (different podcast's) audience! Listen along as we try to figure out if these strange tales pass the "sniff test" in our first ever listener submitted episode! Shoutout to the Chilluminati podcast!2023-11-2059 minStory TimeAnimorphs Pt. 34 - The ProphecyMichael and David brave the elements to bring you the next chapter in the Animorphs saga. A surprise visit leads to the (mostly) return of and old...friend? And why does that mean we have to go to space? Find out now!2023-07-311h 18Story TimeThe Pink; Clever Gretel; The Old Man and His Grandson; The Water NixieIt's another wild one! While the boys procrastinate on their now late 200th episode, Michael brings in a collection of...assorted stories. Some good, some...not as good, some so short it probably doesn't even count. PLUS: David is a MESS.2023-06-1250 minStory TimeAnimorphs Pt. 27 - The ExposedIt's a new year and that means... we keep going on Animorphs! Join Michael and David as they face the indifferent danger that is the deep sea. Something is wrong with the Animorphs friends the Chee and they are the only ones who can help, but things may not be entirely as they seem... PLUS, David finally watched Silence of the Lambs!2023-01-091h 36Story TimeThe Story of the Barber's Fifth BrotherIt's the last episode of the year and to celebrate Michael brings David not a yuletide tale, but a previously promised story from 1001 Arabian Nights. This one definitely takes a wild turn or two as David tries to keep up with a tale of aspiration, loss, revenge, and of course... women?2022-12-2755 minStory TimeAnimorphs: Alternamorphs #2 - The Next PassageWe're finally back with more Animorphs... kinda. Get ready to test yourself (and Michael) on how you would fare as a member of the team! Many difficult choices await! PLUS- Michael gets some much needed (and requested) support just in time for the holidays.2022-12-191h 11Story TimeStar Wars: Original Sequel Trilogy (feat. @TheCulturedNerd)**SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE**
Get ready for a galaxy-spanning crossover event! David and Michael are joined by Taylor Murphy to learn the original plan for the Star Wars sequel trilogy, as told by the notes and interviews of George Lucas! Recorded live as a video show on @TheCulturedNerd and re-broadcast (audio only) here, come find out if you still would have felt so strongly about it!
Don't forget to check out @TheCulturedNerd!2022-11-141h 10Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 25 - The ExtremeTime for another CHILLING adventure for the Animorphs! The kids get word of a secret Yeerk project that could turn the tides and have no choice but to jump head first into the unknown, and David brings Michael along for the ride. Don't forget your sealskin pelts, it's cold out there!2022-10-171h 08Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 24 - The SuspicionWe're finally back to our teenage heroes! It's Honey I Shrunk the Animorphs this week as David doesn't come in with high hopes that Michael will like this entry in the series but is pleasantly surprised- so maybe you will be too!2022-10-041h 08Story TimeThe Godfather; Frau Trude; Godfather DeathRing in the fall with some very barely spooky tales! David has his gripes, but Michael presses on regardless with 3 death and devil based stories. Plus, in what we'll say is a bonus, see the evolution of the Brothers Grimm's craft with a rough draft of a story followed by the final version (this is not necessarily true but it sure felt like it).2022-09-0543 minStory TimeAnimorphs: The Andalite Chronicles Pt. 3 - Time, Skip, and JumpWe made it! Join David and Michael as we fly through time and space toward the inevitable conclusion of The Andalite Chronicles. David gets choked up and Michael continues to hate The Ellimist. Don't forget a jacket!2022-08-2958 minStory TimeAnimorphs: The Andalite Chronicles Pt.1 - Be Careful What You Aristh ForIt's finally time for the story of Elfangor, the Andalite who started it all! Join David and Michael on the first part of what turned out to be a much longer story than we thought! Space politics, laser battles, and jerk dudes collide in this harrowing tale!2022-08-151h 02Story TimeThumbling; The Wedding of Mrs. FoxWe've got two wild and crazy fairy tales for today's episode, fresh returned from David's birthday. And no, it is NOT Thumbelina.
PLUS! David has a very special musical surprise for Michael (that he teased a few episodes ago). You don't want to miss out on this one, cuz there ain't no club like a...2022-07-2650 min
Story TimeThe Wishing Table, The Gold Ass, and the Cudgel in the SackThe boys are back after an unintended break thanks to In-Laws and Covid, and hit the ground running. Michael jumps us back into the Grimms Brothers' catalog and boy does this one go places. Plus, David hints at an upcoming surprise for Michael.2022-07-041h 03Story TimeT.O.C. - Family TissuesTime for another check-in with our hosts personal lives. Michael has had a harrowing few weeks and needs David to know about it. David has an idea for a new show.2022-06-071h 11Story TimeAnimorphs: Alternamorphs #1 - The First JourneyAfter the events of the last few Animorphs books and a rough birthday week, David gives Michael a break with the first of our non-canon, Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style story! Play along with Michael and see if you have what it takes to be an Animorph and stop the Yeerks!2022-05-301h 20Story TimeThe Three Languages; Clever Elsie; The Tailor in HeavenStrap in and get ready, because Michael brings in the next few fairy tales and...David has notes. 2022-05-161h 01Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 21 - The Threat (Part 2 of "The David Trilogy")The David Trilogy continues! Jumping in right where last episode left off, the gang is in trouble and it's only going to get worse from here. Laser eyes, Trick-ception, giant fleas, and a heaving helping of tragedy all this week!2022-04-121h 34Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 20 - The Discovery (Part 1 of "The David Trilogy")Strap in and hold on, because things are about to get wild. The Animorphs find themselves with a possible new teammate, and his name is David! The timing couldn't be worse thanks to a new and incredibly pressing mission. Come on in and see the foundational story for David's theory on characters named David!2022-04-051h 35Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 19 - The DepartureIt's time to deal with the aftermath of getting blasted back to the late cretaceous period and causing a mass extinction event! David is back with more Animorphs and Cassie is dealing with some pretty heavy feelings. But will that matter when her biggest secret is in jeopardy? Come on as Michael finds himself a little too caught up in this week's story!
Also shout out to Lotan for putting together an episode archive for us!2022-03-141h 32Story TimeThe Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage; Mother Holle; The Seven RavensThe boys are back and it's time for more absolutely bonkers fairy tales! Michael thinks at least one of these stories rings particularly true for David, but we'll see! 2022-03-081h 03Story TimeT.O.C. - The Power is OursThe boys are back and finally get to talk to each other! David mourns a recent loss, Michael wants to see a Captain Planet movie, and both vaguely know some stuff.2022-01-241h 04Story TimeToC: New Year, No RulesIt's a new year and the boys are back! Michael has quite the surprise for David today with a brand new (occasional) show format! Join us as the show itself becomes the story, as David is whisked through chapter after chapter of our own Table of Contents. And oh yeah... it's our 150th episode so have some cake or something for us!2022-01-1155 minStory TimeAnimorphs Pt. 16 - The WarningDial up those modems and check you IMs, because it's time for our shapeshifting heroes to learn about the dangers of the internet! When a website has some true information about the Yeerks, the kids have no choice but to investigate. Plus: Michael invites David to Thanksgiving, and that question WILL BE ANSWERED.2021-11-221h 12Story TimeThe Good Bargain, The Wonderful Musician, and The Twelve BrothersThe Grimm Brothers are back and...well they're back. Michael brings three stories for David that each have their own issues, but nonetheless lessons abound. Learn not to racistly stereotype, not to pick flowers for family, and how befriend a wolf!2021-09-281h 04Story TimeThree Tiny TalesNo one asked for it but we still delivered... it's time for more Hans Christian Andersen short tales! Michael has prepared three... technically stories for David's absolute disappointment. But who knows, maybe he'll learn a lesson, especially if a particular fable is just for him!2021-08-1036 minStory TimeOur Lady's Child and Faithful JohnGood God, it's time for more Brothers Grimm fairy tales, and by God is it ever always about God. Michael brings the next two coincidentally very religiously inspired fairy tales for David's (and our) collective judgement. Bad parenting abounds in this week's episode!2021-07-201h 06Story TimeThe Six ServantsThe boys are back to their very European roots this week as Michael brings another Grimm Brothers fairy tale! It's the original X-Men story as we discover the importance of having agency in your life choices and also the value of having demigods as free servants. Will Michael and David ever find a wealthy European benefactor? It could be YOU!2021-05-3147 minStory TimeAnimorphs Pt. 3 - The EncounterTHE TRUTH IS OUT THERE! David is back with the next in K.A. Applegate's series Animorphs. As the only one of them stuck in a morph, Tobias is a real fish out of water. How can you deal with bird-brain? Why would you do gymnastics at a mall? Why on earth did anyone ever teach David how to use weapons? All this and MORE (results may vary).2021-02-221h 05Story TimeAnimorphs Pt. 1 - The InvasionBuckle up everyone, because David is coming in hot with his favorite childhood books series about shapeshifting middle schoolers fighting an alien invasion of mind controlling slugs- The Animorphs! Join Michael as he discovers K.A. Applegate's classic sci-fi epic. Could you control a lizard brain? Can a tiger beat a spaceship? What if horses had scorpion tails? ALL THIS AND TOO MUCH MORE.2021-02-081h 30Story TimeLost Pt. 9 - Trap Group (feat. Eric Zipper)We're back and barreling as dangerously as possible towards the end of Lost season two! Michael tells of his recent wounds, David picks a fight with someone you really shouldn't, and Eric Zipper tries to maintain some kind of order. Dogs on heroin, double-crosses, and drunk boating all this week!
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https://letterboxd.com/erzip23/2021-02-011h 06Story TimeA Friend of a HeroThe boys are back for the new year and David has brought another crime story! The topic of today's crime is all about the topic we're most knowledgeable about...cars! Plus see what happens when David leaves Michael alone with the microphone. If you enjoy this story, check out more of Louis L'Amour's work!2021-01-0452 minStory Time100th Episode Celebration! Dust and Blood on the Rusty Blades & The Fox and the GhostWe did it! Celebrate our 100th episode with a pair of ORIGINAL stories written by David and Michael. A western tale of treasure and betrayal, a fairy tale with tricks and farmers and the devil himself! Don't miss this one!2020-10-2645 minStory TimeFahrenheit 451This week in a very special episode David brings his favorite novel to Michael, the classic sci-fi tale of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Censorship, mindless entertainment, robot dogs, and of course...FIRE. In a future that seems far too familiar, would you "wake up?"
PLUS- David and Michael prepare for next week's milestone episode: EPISODE 100! Don't miss the set up for a Story Time first!2020-10-201h 21Story TimeThe Valiant Little TailorGet ready for some original flavor Story Time! It's just David and Michael today as Michael brings a classic fairy tale that somehow both forgot existed. Will a lie every get to be too much to keep going? Probably not if you're in a Brothers Grimm tale! And what's worse than horses??? HORSES WITH WEAPONS.2020-10-1351 minStory TimeThe Sucker SwitchPut on your best sleuthing hat, there's a mystery afoot! The boys take a break from having guests on the show so David can tell Michael one of Louis Lamour's short crime stories. Can you solve the case along with Dick Michael? How much is a fur coat worth? Does David remember the Carmen San Diego theme song? Find out this week!2020-09-011h 01Story TimeLost Pt. 1 - A Mysterious and Sordid Past (feat. Eric Zipper )It's time for a very special episode featuring a great friend of ours, Eric Zipper! Eric joins us to let us know about the cultural phenomenon of the mid 2000's, hit TV show Lost! David has never seen it and Michael has seen...some of it? Meet the survivors or Oceanic flight 815, pick sides, and most importantly... BWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMP
Find Eric Zipper on Twitter @Ggrogishere
He's also a part of the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, like in this video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mekms5mszZI&t=2700s2020-07-2754 minStory TimeThe Puppet-Show Man & The Jewish GirlHoly something, do we have..stories for you. Michael brings two "fairy tales" from Hans Christian Andersen that turn out to be definitely NOT fairly tales. Beware, there is STRONG religious content in this episode... and also puppets.2020-07-0648 minStory TimeThe Golden Children & The Golden GooseWelcome to Story Time season 2! Everything is the same, but more...seasoned? For our first episode we've got double gold, as Michael brings some classic fairy tales for David. What do you do when an old man asks for cake? How do you stop a fish from saying too much? Can someone named Dummling ever find love? Find out this week!2020-06-2349 minStory TimeThe Prince and the Pauper Pt. 9This week, we find out David doesn't care what anyone says when he decides to keep going on telling the Prince and the Pauper. Things are barreling toward a conclusion as we once again find our heroes the victims of mistaken identity and the cruelty of the old English legal system. The boys also find out why you wouldn't want to be a Baptist in England back then, and lets just say it isn't cool (David is really proud of that one).2020-05-121h 06Story TimeHans the HedgehogWould you believe us if we said Michael had the fairy tale that inspired Sonic the Hedgehog? It isn't but that won't stop us from treating this story like it was! How big would a half-man half-hedgehog be? What instrument would he play? Could he ride a ...rooster? Find out in this week's episode!
Special shout out to Masato Nakamura, composer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.2020-05-0439 minStory TimeAll-Star Superman Pt. 1Look, in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane... no, wait it's a bird. Now that we settled that, this week David brings Michael one of his absolute favorite comics about the man of steel himself, Superman! What would happen if Superman found himself with a terminal disease and very little time left? What is the answer to one of the world's oldest questions? How does nobody know Clark Kent isn't Superman? Find out now!
Story by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely2020-04-2757 minStory TimeA Foxy FoursomeCHOOSE A SIDE! Are you on team Fox or team Wolf? Michael brings four mini stories about foxes and wolves and maybe some life lessons, too. Can you trust cousins? How many pancakes is too many? What exactly is a "sack of cunning"? Find out today!2020-04-1342 minStory TimeBaba YagaQuarantine continues! The boys managed to figure out a way to record episodes from far apart at the last second, so Michael comes through with another Russian folk story - The Baba Yaga. Learn why kindheartedness is key, why we should all fear mice, and what David's major issue with bread is.2020-03-3048 minStory TimeThe Prince and the Pauper Pt. 5Back to England we go, and just in time for the dreaded public dinner! But before that, David and Michael are blessed with an episode of Law and Order: Victorian Era. Are poisoners a thing you can be? Does it always create a storm when a woman takes her socks off? Can a child sell their own soul to the Devil, at least in English law? All this and more!2020-03-0945 minStory TimeThe Prince and the Pauper Pt. 5Back to England we go, and just in time for the dreaded public dinner! But before that, David and Michael are blessed with an episode of Law and Order: Victorian Era. Are poisoners a thing you can be? Does it always create a storm when a woman takes her socks off? Can a child sell their own soul to the Devil, at least in English law? All this and more!2020-03-0945 minStory TimeKing LongbeardMore tales from Mother Russia! This week Michael has a deceptively named story for David featuring all sorts of magic, harrowing chases, and possibly the world's first Animorph! 2020-03-021h 03Story TimeMarvel's Civil War Pt. 2A war between two sides deserves two episodes! David finishes telling Michael the story of Marvel's Civil War, and be warned...there is violence! Spider-Man makes a big choice (boy does he!), The God of Thunder returns (or does he?), and lots of rubble is made (it's dusty).2020-02-1754 minStory TimeMarvel's Civil War Pt. 1You might think it's crazy to do a story from such a visual medium as comic books, and you're probably right! David shows his nerd side and brings Michael the comic book event that started his entire collection: Civil War. Find out what's different from the movie (hint: a lot), what everyone is fighting about, and most importantly...how to score some sweet super power drugs.*
*We actually don't know where to get super power drugs but if anyone offers you any, you probably shouldn't take them.2020-02-1046 minStory TimeThe Angel and The Wicked PrinceMichael has another twofer for David this week from Hans Christian Andersen, and fights through his own failing voice to tell them. A sad story of sickly children to an action-filled war on God, this week's episode has something for everyone!2020-02-0336 minStory TimeSub-Umbra, or Sport Among the She-Noodles Pt. 4 (feat. Michelle)**NSFW WARNING**
The last of the "Lost Episodes" is finally here! David's girlfriend Michelle joins the boys as Santell re-tells (again but for the first time) the final two chapters of everyone's favorite Victorian erotica! This summer is sure to go out with quite a bang, so come play "hide the slipper," take a mystery drug chocolate from India, and learn what to do when there's just not enough dicks around all in this episode!2019-12-301h 30Story TimeChristmas Double FeatureThe holidays are upon us, so Michael decided to try and help David boost his Christmas spirit by bringing in a couple of short holiday tales. Learn why the youth are the future and why the answer is literally always for some reason Jesus. 2019-12-0937 minStory TimeThe Enchanted HeadThe boys are back alone this week as they almost forget to celebrate their 50th episode! Michael brings another fairy tale, complete with talking heads, jewels, and of course, racial insensitivity! Special shout out to Michael's wife for letting us record on their wedding anniversary!2019-11-1135 minStory TimeThe Adventures of Kintaro the Golden BoyDavid has been sick all week, so Michael thought he'd be nice and bring him a story with practically no conflict. Ever wanted to see a hare and a monkey wrestle? Wonder no more! Super strength 8-year olds, sudden rivers, arm wrestling and more! 2019-09-1641 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 12 - The Greatest Story Ever Told Pt. 2It's the thrilling conclusion of the long awaited Jesus story! Join David and Michael for a run through of some of the more famous miracles, parables, and eventually the torture-packed endgame! If you think you know how this one ends... you're most likely totally correct. This is one of the most famous stories ever told.2019-08-2651 minStory TimeRumplestiltskinIt's a special Saturday episode of Story Time (meaning just that it was recorded on a Saturday, nothing else is different)! Michael brought David a classic fairy tale, and David gets pretty upset about a door. Plus, the debate rages on about whether or not you'd die if you ripped yourself in half.2019-08-1227 minStory TimeSub-Umbra, Or Sport Among the She-Noodles Pt. 2**NSFW WARNING**
Boy oh boy, Michael is back with more Victorian-era erotica! Things get much dirtier as a new addition to the group makes for even more old-timey orgasms. David thought he was ready for everything this episode had to offer, but was sorely mistaken. Be warned, there is definitely some objectionable content in this one!2019-07-221h 06Story TimeShorty #1 - The Devil's Sooty BrotherMichael and David felt bad that they didn't have a full story for this week, so to make up for it have unearthed an unused mini-story! Get ready to meet the Devil and his sooty brother, learn the value of following directions, but above all #WWDD (what would Devil do?)2019-07-1714 minStory TimeSub-Umbra, or Sport Among the She-Noodles Pt. 1**NSFW WARNING**
This week, Michael decided to really change the direction of some episodes of Story Time by bringing David a very...different type of story than we're used to. By the time David figures out Michael is reading him erotica from 1879 England, it's too late. Be sure to have your headphones on as we learn at least 5 more terms for penis than we expected to!2019-07-0158 minStory TimeGreek Myths Pt. 4 - Heroes... KindaOh boy! What better set of stories for this day and age than the tales of a bunch of men who do some questionable things and are forever immortalized as heroes? Learn about three of Greece's most beloved heroes: Perseus, Theseus, and of course...Hercules. David finally gets to sing, Michael still sings more, and we learn for sure it's probably best not to look too deep into your heroes, because they're most likely kinda terrible. But at least there's monster fighting!2019-06-241h 25Story TimeAladdin and the Wonderful LampThis week Michael has brought the original version of the "classic" story of Aladdin... and David hates it. Find out everything the movies left out, and why it's definitely a good idea that they did! Fair warning, Aladdin is the WORST.2019-06-171h 03Story TimeDragonball Pt. 1 - Dragonball feat. WandaIt's time for another guest! One of David's girlfriends Wanda joins him and Michael and lets them tell part one of their first anime favorites, Dragonball. Hear the best of their recollection of the origin of Goku, the problems of Master Roshi, and werewolf monkeys! Plus this one's kinda like one of those old read-along books, our interactivity is over 9000!
Follow along with Wanda as we move through pictures of characters and scenes here! https://photos.app.goo.gl/HWxTCyh3eqC5AqVt82019-06-1056 minStory TimeThe King's Son Who Feared NothingMichael is back with another Grimm Brothers fairy tale, and boy oh boy does David have issues with this one. Michael learns to regret not looking up words and David finally gets a story prediction (sort of) right! Also beware, extremely light and/or old Game of Thrones spoilers hinted at in this episode. Just saying.2019-06-0336 minStory TimeGreek Myths Pt. 3 - Jason and the ArgonautsIt's time for adventure! David is back with more Greek myths, this time the classic fetch-quest that is Jason and the Argonauts. Michael faintly remembers seeing a movie about this as a kid, then is horrified at what he had forgotten. Special guest cameos from many of your favorite mythical heroes!2019-05-271h 10Story TimeThe Three Little Men in the WoodMichael returns with one of the most misleading story titles we've had yet, and David doesn't like the lessons it tries to teach him. Come learn to distrust your step-parents, throw up some gold or toads, and figure out how on earth you'd make a paper dress all in this weeks' story!2019-05-2032 minStory TimeGreek Myths Pt. 2 - Love HurtsDavid is back with more Greek & Roman myths, and the theme this week is Love. Michael learns what a Zephyr is, David learns there's a song about it, and Pygmalion learns nothing (you'll see). 2019-05-1348 minStory TimeBig Klaus & Little KlausMichael brings David a little known Han Christian Andersen tale, and boy is it a doozy. David admits his hatred of horses, we learn what a sexton is, and Michael makes too many editing demands of David (who does them anyway). There's always a chance for a scheme in this week's episode!2019-04-2945 minStory TimeGreek Myths Pt. 1 - Meet and GreekDavid is back and *gasp* he's not telling a Bible story! Michael starts learning everything he didn't know about the ancient Greek myths! From Athena to Zeus, discover the (numerous) cast of gods, titans and more. Plus, as many versions of the creation story as we can manage to fit!2019-04-221h 14Story TimeThe White Hare and the CrocodilesMichael couldn't resist doing another Japanese folk-tale, and David doesn't understand why any of it happened. Lies are told, liars are tortured (sometimes), and David hates the protagonist in this week's episode!2019-04-1527 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 10 - Everyone's In TroubleThe boys finally arrive at the end of the Old Testament! God is not happy in this one, and somehow unsurprisingly Michael and David get a little too excited about Beast Wars. 2019-04-0842 minStory TimeAli Baba & The 40 ThievesMichael has a classic story for David in this week's Story Time, and David thought he knew some of it already... and was very wrong. Be careful thinking you know who the main character of this one is, you just might be surprised!2019-04-0141 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 9 - You Gotta Have FaithDavid's back with more Bible, and he's been waiting for these stories since the beginning! Three stories of loss, miracles, and bets taken too far as Michael learns that God can never be wrong no matter what.2019-03-251h 00Story TimeThe Crab and the MonkeyBoy oh boy, it's another Japanese folk tale and this one has murder aplenty! Listen as Michael basically tells David the origin of the Crab version of a certain caped vigilante, and we learn just how far a rag-tag gang of animals and objects can go if they work together. 2019-03-1838 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 8 - Esther and the Edict of AnnihilationDavid is back with the story of Esther as we finally get a Bible story about a woman! Michael gets fired up about many things, and David really doesn't want to get @'ed (even though he never has been).2019-03-1149 minStory TimeA Grimm Twofer of ThreesMichael found a fancy collection of all the Grimm's Brother's tales, and has brought David two stories with a common theme- the number three. Can David predict what will happen (no, not really)? Will Michael pronounce everything right (no definitely not)? Are there any girl snakes?? Find out here (maybe)!2019-03-0440 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 7 - Wise Guys and ElisDavid is back with the next part of the Bible, the story of King David's son, the wisest man. But first, a story Michael was promised last time. Then the adventures of the prophets Elijah, not to be confused with (but probably confused with) Elisha.2019-02-2540 minStory TimeThe Jellyfish & The MonkeyMichael is back with another Japanese folk tale, and David gets hung up on one very particular detail. Come under and over the sea with us!2019-02-1837 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 6 - David tells DavidDavid is back with the next part of the Bible and this time it's the story of...David. Michael is surprised by double the foreskins, and David didn't prepare for everything Michael wants to know.2019-02-111h 15Story TimeThe Golem of PragueMichael is back and this time he's brought a few variations of the same story. David thinks he's clever for making Pokemon references, but learns a valuable lesson.2019-02-0438 minStory TimeQuran Tales feat. RashadMichael and David are joined by their very first guest, Rashad, to learn the story of the prophet Muhammad and Quran. David doesn't know a gee dee thing about any of it, and Michael can't remember any of the names. 2019-01-281h 34Story TimeThe Bible Pt. 5 - Tear It All DownDavid and Michael are back with more of the Bible, but something's a little...different this time around. Michael learns about "The Judges" and David finally gets to tell a super hero story. Plus, a long list of names David can't pronounce!2019-01-211h 02Story TimeAmeen and the GhoolMichael's back with an Arabic folk tale of cunning and wit, and David listens almost politely while he wrestles with the unwieldy translation. Who knew Ghools had so many rules?
Plus: a thank you to our first fan email!2019-01-1435 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 4 - Deliver Us!David is back with the story of Moses! Michael thinks he knows this one, finds out he's wrong, and learns to never let David do the outro ever again.2019-01-071h 10Story TimeThe Gruesome Tale of Alexander PearceMichael brings a story of crime and cannibalism, survival and shoes. David learns about long pig, and kinda wishes he hadn't.2018-12-3146 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 3 - Abra-who?David is back with the next installment of the Bible, and it's time to meet the O.G. righteous man, Abraham. Michael gets very upset learning exactly what it means to be a wicked city.2018-12-2455 minStory TimeThe Farmer and the BadgerIt's time for murder! Michael has a Japanese folk tale, and David isn't prepared for just how dark it's going to get. Join the boys as they discover how little they know about badgers and rabbits.2018-12-1735 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 2 - Murder, Floods, and a TowerDavid is back with more bible stories for Michael! Murder gets invented, Michael learns what a cubit is, and together the boys (sort of) figure out what the heck a Nephalim is.2018-12-1042 minStory TimeThe Wolf and the Seven KidsIt's Michael's turn to tell a story, and he's brought an old German fairy tale for David. Find out the lengths that a talking, money-having wolf will go to eat kids and the length shopkeepers will go to turn a profit.2018-12-0429 minStory TimeThe Bible Pt. 1 - In The Beginning...David starts telling Michael bible stories, and where better to start than in THE beginning? The story of creation, Adam & Eve, and the fall of man. How did everything come to be? Who named all the animals? Where did venus fly-traps come from? Let's find out!2018-12-0436 min