In this episode, we explore Claus' transition from a curious youth to a figure of compassion and benevolence, destined to become the legendary bringer of joy. We'll journey through the pivotal moments that shape his character, witness the trials and triumphs of his young adulthood, and uncover the values and experiences that lead him to embrace his calling as the world's beloved gift-giver.
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In this enchanting episode of "Storytime Madness," we journey back to the magical forest of Burzee, where the legendary figure of Santa Claus begins his extraordinary life. Adapted from L. Frank Baum's classic tale "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus," Chapter One: "Youth" unveils the origins of Claus in the heart of nature, nurtured by woodland creatures and the noble forest nymph Necile. Discover how young Claus's innocence and wonder shape his destiny in the most endearing way.

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In this episode, we bring you “The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet,” a delightful tale filled with talking animals, cunning foxes, and unexpected friendships. Chanticleer, the proud rooster, and Partlet, his clever hen, embark on a quest to outwit a sly fox. Along the way, they encounter magical creatures, face perilous challenges, and discover the true meaning of courage and loyalty.

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Join us on a magical journey as we delve into the enchanting world of “The Goose Girl.” This timeless tale follows the adventures of a princess, her loyal talking horse, and the treacherous betrayal that leads her to become a humble goose girl. With themes of courage, friendship, and transformation, this story will captivate listeners of all ages. Tune in to discover secrets, unravel mysteries, and experience the magic of storytelling.

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Join us as we tell the story of an unusual alliance between a shrewd cat and an innocent mouse, who decide to set up house together. But as they stash away a pot of fat for winter days, trust and greed come into play, leading to a series of misadventures and a lesson in the perils of partnership. Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2024

In this episode, we’ll unravel the story of a young princess, her golden ball, and a frog who is more than he appears. As our princess learns the value of promises and the magic of transformation, listeners will be reminded that sometimes, the most unlikely characters can have the biggest hearts.

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Welcome to another enchanting episode of Storytime Madness! In this episode, we're diving into the magical world of the Brothers Grimm with the classic tale of "The Willow Wren and the Bear."

Join us as we bring this timeless story to life, perfect for listeners of all ages. Discover how a small and clever bird, the Willow Wren, outsmarts the mighty Bear in a charming tale of wit and wisdom. This delightful story teaches valuable lessons about intelligence, teamwork, and how even the smallest creatures can make a big difference.

Our narrator's captivating voice will transport you to a whimsical forest, where you'll meet a host of fascinating characters and follow the Willow Wren on an unforgettable adventure. Gather the family, snuggle up, and let your imagination soar as we explore this delightful fable together.

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In this episode, we read another Brothers' Grimm tale. This tale tells of the importance of appreciating what you have. The story is called 'The Fisherman and the Wife'.

In this episode, we read 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' by the Brothers' Grimm which tells the story of a protective father and his twelve daughters.

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In this episode, we read the darker Brothers' Grimm story 'The Dog and the Sparrow'. This story shows the importance of remorce and kindness.

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In this episode, we read 'Briar Rose' by the Brothers' Grimm. This is a magical story which you may have heard of before. This story is the base of the Disney Film 'Sleeping Beauty'. Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2024

In this episode, we read another Brothers' Grimm tale which tells the story of some straw, some coal and a bean.

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Happy Halloween 2024!

For Halloween 2024, Storytime Madness will be reading "Scary No More - A Halloween Tale" by freekidsbooks.org. We hope you love this story of joy and happiness on Halloween!

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Happy Easter 2024!

In this video podcast episode, we do a special Easter story which originated from Germany. What could the Story be? Listen to this episode and find out...........

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In this episode, we read 'Old Sultan' by the Brothers' Grimm. This is a story about friendship and loyalty. This story shows a dog's loyalty to its owner.

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In this episode, we read 'The Travelling Musicians' by the Brothers' Grimm. This is a story about a donkey, a chicken, a cat and a dog. A classic fairy tale with a Brothers' Grimm Style twist.

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In this episode, we read 'Jorinda and Jorindel' by the Brothers' Grimm. This is a fantastic story which tells the tale of a happy couple and an evil fairy.........

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In this episode we read another Brothers' Grimm tale about how belongings aren't everything. This story is called 'Hans in Luck'. If you like horses, cows, silver, rocks and geese, this book is for you! Enjoy!

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In this episode, we read 'The Golden Bird' By the Brothers' Grimm as we begin our collection of Brothers' Grimm Stories.

Do Not forget to listen to 'Dance you Outta my Head' by Cat Janice!

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In this episode, we read The Magic Porridge Pot/Sweet Porridge by The Brothers' Grimm. This is a famous fairy tale which is fun to read.

We hope our listeners will also help us, like many others, trying to help out a singer suffering with cancer. Lets get that song to #1!

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In this episode, we read the final chapter (Stave 5) of a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We hope all our listeners really enjoyed it.

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In this episode, we read pages 82 - 84 of Stave four of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We have now nearly completed this book so we would love for one of our listeners to choose the next book/poem. Get involved in the open poll on our Channel on Spotify!
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In this episode, we read pages 78 - 81 of Stave four of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We have now nearly completed this book so we would love for one of our listeners to choose the next book/poem. Get involved in the open poll on our Channel on Spotify! Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2024

Happy Halloween 2024!

For Halloween 2024, Storytime Madness will be reading "Scary No More - A Halloween Tale" by freekidsbooks.org. We hope you love this story of joy and happiness on Halloween!

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In this episode, we read pages 69 - 77 of Stave four of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We have now nearly completed this book so we would love for one of our listeners to choose the next book/poem. Get involved in the open poll on our Channel on Spotify!

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Happy New Year 2023!

We can't believe it is that time of year already. We hope all our listeners had an amazing Christmas and have got a great year ahead of them. In the episode, we read 'Ring Out, Wild Bells' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. This is a wonderful poem and we hope all our fans enjoy!

Enjoy the New Year Celebrations,

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Merry Christmas 2023! A very Merry Christmas to all of our listeners as we present our Audio Special for Boxing Day 2023. We have had a wonderful year so far and wanted to bring something very special back to the fans. For the special, we read 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. We hope all our fans love it and we wish them a very Merry Christmas 2023!

Merry Christmas 2023! A very Merry Christmas to all of our listeners as we present our Video special for Christmas Day 2023. We have had a wonderful year so far and wanted to bring something very special back to the fans. For the special, we read 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' By Robert L. May. We hope all our fans love it and we wish them a very Merry Christmas 2023!

Merry Christmas 2023! A very Merry Christmas to all of our listeners as we present our Video special for Christmas eve 2023. We have had a wonderful year so far and wanted to bring something very special back to the fans. For the special, we read 'Twas the night before christmas' By Clement Moore.

We hope all our fans love it and we wish them a very Merry Christmas 2023!

In this episode, we do our next Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge. There are two words today!

They were: _ _ N _ _ _ _ _ E

See if you can guess it!

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In this episode, we read Pages 61 - 68 of Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens. Today's Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge was:

4 letters long: _ _ L _

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This episode also contains details about our 3 upcoming Christmas specials.

In this episode, we do our next Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge. The word today is 7 letters long: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ See if you can guess it! Answer on Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2023

In this episode, we do our next Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge.

The word today is 10 letters long: _ _ T _ _ _ _ _ _ _

See if you can guess it!

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In this episode we read pages 55 - 60 of Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Today's Christmas Missing Letter Mystery Word was:

7 letters long: _ _ _ G _ _ _

See if you can guess it!

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Join us as we unravel the story of a young woman who uncovers a terrifying secret about her betrothed. With themes of bravery, cunning, and justice, this episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of classic fairy tales and those who love a good mystery. Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2024

In this episode we do another Story Time Madness - Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge.

This word is 11 letters long: _ I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

See if you can guess it!

In this episode, we do our next Christmas missing letter mystery word challenge. The word today is 5 letters long: _ _ _ E _. See if you can guess it! Answer on Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2023

In this episode, we read pages 51 - 55 of Stave of A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens. The Christmas Missing Letter Word Challenge for today is:

7 letters long: _ _ _ W _ _ _. See if you can guess it!

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In this episode we instead of reading A Christmas Carol, do a Story Time Madness Christmas Missing Letter Word Challenge.

The Word today is: _ _ _ W

See if you can guess it!

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In this episode we move away from reading a book to give our listeners a longer experience of us reading a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Instead, this episode features our 3rd Christmas Missing Letter Word Challenge. This word is 5 letters long: _ _ _ O _ . See if you can guess it! Have fun!

A Story Time Madness episode with Pages 45 - 50 of Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Pages 39 - 44 of Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. During this episode, we also introduce a brand new Christmas word challenge which will take place at the beginning of every episode. Today's mystery word: _ _ N _ _ Find the answer in the episode or on our Instagram page: letstalkpodcasts2023

Pages 27 to 37 of Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

The final pages of Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

As it is nearly the festive season, we are staring our run up to christmas book, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The episode reads Pages 7 - 16 of Stave 1 from A Christmas Carol.

In this enchanting installment, we dive into the timeless Brothers Grimm fairy tale, “Mother Holle.” Join us as we follow the journey of a kind-hearted girl who, after falling into a well, finds herself in a mystical realm ruled by the mysterious Mother Holle. Discover how her hard work and kindness lead to unexpected rewards, while her lazy stepsister learns a valuable lesson about the consequences of idleness. This captivating story is filled with magic, moral lessons, and the age-old battle between good and bad. Perfect for listeners of all ages, this episode promises to transport you to a world where diligence and virtue are richly rewarded.  Instagram: letstalkpodcasts2024

The classic fairytale, Goldilocks and the three bears.

A re - telling of the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood

The Final two chapters of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne.

A special Story Time Madness Remembrance Day episode with 'In Flanders Fields.'