Storypillar

Storypillar

by Meg Lewis
Education for KidsStories for Kids
Season 5
July’s Brain Breather: Feeling Bored with Cherry and Snip 
July’s Brain Breather: Feeling Bored with Cherry and Snip Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings. Feelings Focus: Coping with boredom Protagonists: Cherry the Tomato and Snip the Toenail Clippers Setting: Andalusia, Spain Strategies: Pocket Puppets (Shifting focus; imaginative play; resourcefulness; storytelling; humor) Resources: -The Benefits of Boredom -Creative Activities for Bored Minds We need jokes for our Summertime Is Joke Time August Special! 😂😜 If your child has a really good (or really terrible) joke to share, simply email info@storypillar.com with their first name, age, city, and joke by Wednesday, 7/22/26, and we'll have Sneak read it on air. 🐛🎙️ Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -freesound.org -pixabay.com -Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy BBB Song, Tunetank, Joke Time Song Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jul 20, 2026
9:12
July’s Full Episode: Sticks and Stones (Spain)
July’s Full Episode: Sticks and Stones (Spain) Story: Magda is just…so…BORED! And her boring-as-a-rock (in her opinion) older brother isn’t helping. Good thing their neighbor is “not a witch.” (Even though she probably is.) Either way, there’s nothing like a magic quest full of glitter caves, enraged lions, and enchanted birds to make sitting still without melting from boredom a breeze. Region: Spain Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling bored and impatient? Unstick Tricks by: Valentina (Age 7) and Hudson (Age 10) Feelings Focus: Coping with boredom; shifting focus; sitting with feelings For Our Long-time Storypillar Friends: Today’s episode might sound familiar. That’s because we’ve learned a lot over the past four years and decided to give some of our favorite episodes a fresh sound. We hope you enjoy this brand-sparkling new version…we made it just for YOU! ❤️ We need jokes for our Summertime is Joke Time Special! 🏖️😂 Email your child's silly joke to info@storypillar.com with their first name, age, and city by Friday, 7/17/26, and we'll pop it in. Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Freesound.org -Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: GeoffreyBurch; The_Mountain; MartinWiller; Tunetank; Leberch; LemonMusicLab; Sonican © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jul 13, 2026
24:42
July’s Sneak Attack!!! Genet Jockeys and Flying Tomatoes in Spain
Genet Jockeys and Flying Tomatoes in Spain (July) Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: New Zealand Facts: La Gruta de Las Maravillas; Karstification; Andalusian heat; La Tomatina food fight Animals: Genets Jokes: Tomatoes and hiccups! Links for Kids: -Spain Facts -Gruta de las Maravillas/Aracena Caves -La Tomatina -Genet Facts for Kids Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo -Pixabay Artists: Tunetank; LemonMusicLab Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jul 6, 2026
9:25
June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Discouraged with Cottonball and Swoosh
June’s Brain Breather: Feeling Discouraged with Cottonball and Swoosh Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings. Feelings Focus: Coping with failure; Feeling not good enough Protagonists: Cottonball the Sheep and Swoosh the Windshield Wiper Setting: A fjord on New Zealand’s South Island Strategies: Self affirmations; confidence mantras; “Find your can” mindset shift (Ask: What can I do?) Resources: -Confidence Mantras for Kids -Helping Kids Cope with Failure Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -freesound.org -pixabay.com -Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy BBB Song, SunnyScy NZ Song; Eusebiodemaria, LudoSoundX Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jun 15, 2026
9:13
June’s Full Episode: Wings for Worms (New Zealand)
June’s Full Episode: Wings for Worms (New Zealand) Story: Maia the kea thinks worms are delicious, but realizes they’re pretty hard to get if your beak just isn’t built for digging. Thankfully, Riko the kiwi is not only willing to share a wriggly snack, but also to help Maia rediscover her own, unique talents. Region: New Zealand Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling not good enough and like you can’t do anything right? Unstick Tricks by: Jamie (Age 10) and Luke (Age 10) Feelings Focus: Shifting mindset, embracing strengths, asking for help, collaboration Love telling stories!? Check out guest writer Josh R.’s Tell Us A Story Card Game: https://www.tellusastory.games/home Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Story by: Joshua Rubin Narrated by: Pamela Galbraith Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Freesound.org -Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound -Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: GeoffreyBurch; SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter; Eusebiodemaria; Onetent; 9JackJack8; GeoffHarvey © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jun 8, 2026
23:20
June’s Sneak Attack!!! Maori Tattoos and Mountain Parrots in New Zealand
June’s Sneak Attack!!! Maori Tattoos and Mountain Parrots in New Zealand Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: New Zealand Facts: Maori culture and Ta Moko tattoos; fjords; Animals: Alpine parrots, kiwi birds, lots and LOTS of sheep Jokes: Keas and sheep! Links for Kids: -New Zealand Facts for Kids -Kea Facts for Kids -Kiwi Facts for Kids -Beginners’ Guide to Rugby -Ta Moko: Maori Tattooing Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Kiwi call: https://deadsounds.com/kiwi-bird-sound -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo -Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy; AntipodeanWriter Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Jun 1, 2026
9:16
May’s Brain Breather: Setting Boundaries with Purrcy and Flush
May’s Brain Breather: Setting Boundaries with Purrcy and Flush Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings. Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries, facing bullies, being assertive, speaking up Protagonists: Purrcy the Mountain Lion and Flush the Toilet Setting: A tree fort in the Smoky Mountains Strategies: Great Grandpotty Lidbert’s 4 S’s of Setting Boundaries (Stand tall, Speak calmly, Say what needs to stop, Suggest an alternative) Resources: Helping Kids Be Assertive, Assertive Practice for Kids Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -freesound.org -pixabay.com -Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound -Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, AlanaJordan, Music_for_Creators, Folk_Acoustic Know a kid with great advice for sticky situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
May 18, 2026
9:24
May’s Full Episode: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (The Smoky Mountains)
May’s Full Episode: Rabbits Don’t Climb Trees (The Smoky Mountains) Story: A sneezy rabbit, cheeky snail, and slightly overbearing possum learn a thing or two about setting boundaries…and manage to get animals with no climbing skills whatsoever up a giant tree. Region: The Smoky Mountains (Southeastern United States) Sticky Situation: What do you do when a friend is being rude? Unstick Tricks by: Vivienne (Age 8), Lena (Age 6), and Jayna (Age 6) Feelings Focus: Speaking up; empathy; setting boundaries; managing with bullies; standing up for yourself Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list Story by: Meg Lewis Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Sound Design/Audio Editing: Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art Mackenzie Allison Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Freesound.org -Hawaii Nature Ambient Sound -Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) -Pixabay Artists: NightCityTunes; AlanaJordan; Music_for_Creators; Caffeine_Creek_Band; Grumpynora; Folk_Acoustic © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
May 11, 2026
22:59
May’s Sneak Attack!!! Deer Tigers and Cherokee Culture in the Smoky Mountains 
May’s Sneak Attack!!! Deer Tigers and Cherokee Culture in the Smoky Mountains Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The Smoky Mountains Facts: The Great Smoky Mountains; Sequoya, Ayoka, and the written Cherokee language; the first Cherokee newspaper; Traditional Cherokee games Animals: Mountain lions, aka deer tigers, aka pumas, aka the mammal with the most names EVER! Jokes: Cats and mountain lions! Links for Kids: Traditional Cherokee Games Why are the Smoky Mountains Smokey? Mountain Lion Facts for Kids Trail of Tears Resources: https://historyforkids.org/trail-of-tears/ For Our Long-time Storypillar Friends: Today’s episode might sound familiar. That’s because we’ve learned a lot over the past four years and decided to give some of our favorite episodes a fresh sound. We hope you enjoy this brand-sparkling new version with even more catchy music, ridiculous jokes, and silly shenanigans…we made it just for YOU! ❤️ Make a donation! Support Storypillar! https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.com Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -Freesound.org -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo -Episode Refresh Song: Grumpynora -Pixabay Artists: Music_for_Creators; SergePavkinMusic Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Check out www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
May 4, 2026
8:02
April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Worried with Milky and Flop
April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Worried with Milky and Flop Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings. Feelings Focus: Feeling worried, managing anxiety Protagonists: Milky the Cow and Flop the Lasagna Noodle Setting: Kenya’s Masai Mara Strategies: Cloud Dragons (Anxiety defusion; visualization) Resources: Helping Kids Defuse Worries Anxiety Coping Activities for Kids Info/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Shop: storypillarstore.threadless.com Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison Meg Lewis Sound Effects and Additional Music: -freesound.org -pixabay.com -Pixabay Artists: SIMAS-2010, SunnyScy, White_Records, Tunetank Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks. © 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC
S5
Apr 20, 2026
8:51
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