Common Sense Media Review
By John Lachine
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Silly stories by kids adapted as sketch comedy and songs.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
STORY PIRATES presents silly stories written by real kids and adapts them into sketch comedy and songs. The result is a kid-centric variety hour that takes listeners by the hand and leads them with giggles from one story to the next. The Story Pirates cast is comprised of a mostly mysterious cast of comedians and voice actors, with the occasional celebrity actor or singer. Earlier episodes feature interview segments with the young authors who've submitted their stories. The podcasts is focused on getting young listeners to practice their own creativity and develop their storytelling skills.
Is It Any Good?
Story Pirates offers imaginative stories by real kids performed by a hilarious cast of committed performers and, most importantly, might inspire young listeners to write and create their own work. The show draws young people into the fun of stories with immersive sound effects and music. And it encourages them to be creative with a warm and welcoming spirit. This fun podcast reminds kids that everyone has a voice worth exploring and story worth telling and invites kids to see themselves and their experiences in the stories they create.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Story Pirates inspires creativity. What role does creativity play in your lives. When was the last time you created something? Why is being creative so important?
Story Pirates adapts stories submitted by children into sketch comedy and songs.
Activity idea: Parents and kids (or teachers and their class), come up with a fun story and submit it to Story Pirates.
This podcast encourages communication, empathy and curiosity. Why are these important character strengths when it comes to writing an original story?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 2, 2013
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 25 minutes
- Website : https://www.storypirates.com/podcast
- Production Company and Network : Gimlet Media
- Pricing structure : Paid, Free (Free with embedded ads, additional benefits are available if you’re a member of either the Premium Creator Club ($96.00 a year) or Creator Club ($60.00 a year). Benefits include ad-free episodes, bonus podcast content, downloadable activity guides, weekly live interactive radio broadcasts, virtual events, and more.)
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic , Fairy Tales ) , Adventures , Pirates
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity , Empathy
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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