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Story 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 min
The Cultured Nerd Podcast"Batman Beyond: Year One" The Fan Film You Have Been Waiting For!
On this special episode, Michael and Taylor sit down with Michael Yu, the writer, producer, and director of #BatmanBeyondYearOne. This latest #BatmanBeyond fan film features #RyanPotter as #Batman/#TerryMcginnis and already is taking the internet by storm... and its not even out until Nov. 16th!
2024-12-2935 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 min
The Cultured Nerd PodcastThe Story of The Cultured Nerd. An Interview with Taylor Murphy
On the first episode of our third season, Taylor Murphy sits down with TCN Editor Michael Wayne to talk about the origins of TCN, its history, LightCast, Scooping, some of the controversies TCN has been involved in, and more.
This week's rundown:
00:00 Start
02:42 TCN's roots
05:37 Waking Ideas becomes TCN
07:46 TCN's Purple
21:52 LightCast
32:56 Taking a break .. and THAT photo
38:24 Moving away from LightCast & The Motion Comic
40:08 Starting the TCN Podcast
42:20 Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum
44:53 Podcast future
46:10 This That Type of Talk
47:13 TCN PR
48:59 Favorite interviwes
52:04 Liz Wonder
54:19 Best Pokemon Gen
01:05:14 TCN's Future
2024-01-021h 09
The Cultured Nerd PodcastIs there a Scammer among the cosplay and prop community?
On this special episode, Michael and Taylor sit down with Michael Yu (of the Batman Beyond Fan Film) and several others who have all had the unfortunate history of trusting a prop maker by the name of "Jim Logan" who eventually scammed them out of some serious money.
For more information on Jim Logan and the numerous scams he has committed, please head over to:
https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/scammer-recaster-warning-latest-alias-loganprops-recent-alias-snikt-shop.184584/page-1
and Check out Michael Yu's personal video regarding his situation:
https://youtu.be/1Enq6b3IdCo?si=T0VomSBROZFEZfaH
2023-11-061h 08
The Cultured Nerd PodcastMichael Yu - Writer/Director: Batman Beyond: Year One
On this special episode we sit down with Michael Yu, the writer and director of the upcoming "Batman Beyond: Year One" fan film. We discuss the project, what makes it the Batman Beyond film we've all wanted, and even more.
2023-04-0736 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 11
The Cultured Nerd PodcastHow Dwayne Johnson and Michael DeLuca Saved The DCEU from Walter HamadaWith Black Adam only a few days away, it seems that the hype train has officially left the station at the DC/WBD office as a massive article dropped at THR showcasing a LOT of information from behind the scenes, so what did we learn? Michael and Taylor sit down and discuss it.2022-10-261h 05Story 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 min
The Cultured Nerd PodcastSpecial Episode: Talkville with Michael Rosenbaum and Tom WellingIn this special episode of The Cultured Nerd Podcast, Michael and Taylor sit down with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum aka Clark Kent and Lex Luthor from Smallville to talk about their upcoming podcast Talkville.2022-07-2624 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 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 20
The Cultured Nerd PodcastEpisode 01 Zack Snyder's Original Justice League 2 & the goal of the #RestoreTheSnyderVerse movementIn our first episode we talk about we talk about Michael's lack of knowledge regarding the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement and the new #RestoreTheSnyderVerse movement as well as a proper deep dive of what Zack Snyder had planned for JL22022-04-041h 41Story TimeLittle Red Riding Hood; The Bremen Town Musicians; The Singing BoneAnother week, another collection of fairy tales! Michael brings the next three Grimms Brothers tales for us, and one of them is sure to sound familiar to many. The others are just...weirder. Also I know the story is really titled Little Red Cap but saying Little Red Riding Hood instead will probably get more hits. Don't at me. Or do, I guess. @TheStoryTimePod2022-03-2958 minStory 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 TimeCinderellaWe're feeling back to our normal selves this week, and to celebrate Michael has brought a long-requested story- Cinderella! Find out what it takes to get one over you evil step mother, how to avoid the authorities, and ultimately that piety is key...we think?2022-02-0847 minStory 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. 17 - The UndergroundThe boys are back and ready for more insane and morally questionable alien wars! A surprise weapon forces a decision on the ethics of warfare, and Michael is on fire with his predictions! Plus "celebrity" appearances!2021-12-201h 07Story TimeThe White Snake/The Straw, the Coal, and the BeanWe're back! After an accidental two weeks off, Michael brings more old fairy tales as promised! Learn the value of makings friends (or killing horses), the dangers of soup, and the divinity of tailors, all this week!2021-12-0736 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 Three Spinners, Hansel & GretelPromises were made and promises are kept on this week's Story Time! Michael takes us once again to vague 1800s Germany thanks to our favorite Brothers Grimm, with a duo of great tales. One may be very familiar to many, the other probably not so much. 2021-11-081h 00Story TimeThe Pack of Ragamuffins, Little Brother & Little Sister, RapunzelIt's time for more fairy tales as Michael has a trio of delights for us this week! Learn how not to run an inn, how not to drink water, and how definitely not to jump out of a tower!2021-10-181h 08Story 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 Frog King, or Iron Henry/ The Cat and Mouse PartnershipThe Brothers Grimm train continues as Michael heads back to the beginning of the book to tell a familiar (and worse?) you may remember, plus a cautionary tale about lying roommates! Introducing TWO new and arbitrary rating systems for fairy tales, grab your favorite pot of fat and buckle in!2021-06-1439 minStory 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 TimeThe Adventures of the Jackal FamilyFor the first time in months... Michael has brought a story! Learn the multi-generational story of a jackal who... we guess is a villain? Lessons abound in stories full of bad choices and mean creatures. What a hoot!2021-04-051h 03Story 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!
Catch Eric Zipper @Ggrogishere and on Letterboxd!
https://letterboxd.com/erzip23/2021-02-011h 06Story TimeLittle MuckIt's time to go back to basics, and Michael makes sure of it with an Arabian fairy tale that's straight up Looney Tunes. Learn the harsh ways of the world this week with the giant headed Little Muck! 2021-01-121h 27Story 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 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 TimeOld Hildebrand and Death's MessengerAs the boys get settled into quarantine, Michael brought a couple illness themed fairy tales to... help? Learn why gossip beats church and why even when Death is nice he isn't! Stay safe out there everyone! 2020-03-1636 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 TimeShorty #2 - The Bear, the Dog, and the CatMichael promised you in our last episode, and when have we ever not delivered on a promise? (Don't answer that)
Well this time we came through! Here's a bonus "Shorty" episode with a fun little story from Russia. Learn how not to care for your pets, how to know your limits, and most importantly... THAT IT'S BUTTER WEEK! 2020-02-2614 minStory TimeThe Cat Who Became Head ForesterOh boy do we have a story for you this week! Michael lost his job but found a love for Russian fairy tales, and his first one he brought is a doozie! Normal cats, sexy sexy foxes, stupid bears, and more! And remember perhaps the most important thing to learn, "As in tumbling, so is in life."2020-02-2446 minStory 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 TimeThe Prince and the Pauper Pt. 4Who wants to learn about Old-English Royal bureaucracy? Tom Canty sure didn't, but apparently Michael LOVES it. The Prince and the Pauper continues and we meet a new friend who turns out to be VERY useful for our poor newly but falsely rich poor kid. 2020-01-2738 minStory TimeFrederick and CatherineIt's time to get silly! Michael brings a Brothers Grimm tale fit for a vaudevillian show! Learn to be overly specific, and don't trust your husband!2020-01-2036 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 DownerThe holidays are well and truly upon us, and to...celebrate Michael has brought in another duo of yule-time tales. Listener beware, one of these stories he describes as "the saddest story I've ever brought into the podcast," and he isn't wrong. But also whistles and Santa and barrels of brine! How fun is that?!?2019-12-2349 minStory 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 Story of Prince Yamato TakeBoy oh boy, did Michael dig himself a hole this week! Join us as he struggles through another Japanese tale- of a brave prince, a selfless (to a problematic degree) wife, and maybe some slight magic! BONUS: Optional drinking game rules established!2019-11-2555 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 TimeSub-Umbra, or Sport Among the She-Noodles Pt. 3**NSFW WARNING**
Michael returns with the next installment of everyone's favorite incest-laden Victorian era British erotica! Who is the mysterious "older" woman Mrs. Leslie? How much champagne before butt stuff happens? Did you bring narcotics for the drive home? Find out this week!2019-09-0258 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 TimeNorse Myths Pt. 2 - Stranger DangerWe're going back to Asgard, Niflheim, and all the realms in between with more Norse myths! Stories with dangerous deals, magical blood-honey, and an evil family with a TERRIBLE reputation. Please excuse Michael's joke to start things off but he was just so proud of it.2019-08-051h 06Story TimeThe Elf MoundMichael takes a break from bringing us Victorian erotica to bring us another Hans Christian Andersen story, but this one is a little different. Take a peek into the world of Elf and Goblin geopolitics, hang out with the bone-horse and grave-pig, and don't forget to eat a big helping of window grass and rusty nails!2019-07-2941 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 TimeThe Devil with the Three Golden HairsMichael is back with another Grimm Brothers story, and lie any good story it has the devil in it! A harrowing tale of someone who floats through life effort free, just like the rest of us!2019-05-0632 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