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Stories From Now And Then

Stories From Now And Then

Written by: Nicola Ward Evan Wiebe
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Welcome to the Old Library! Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller invite you into a world of classic folk tales and true stories about real-life legends. Adapted into 10-20 minute episodes for kids ages 5-12, we share timeless classics that your parents or grandparents once heard, and true and new stories to inspire young imaginations. Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us on Instagram @storiesfromnowandthen to get a story dedication. Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe Website: storiesfromnowandthen.com Produced by Ocorda Sound ocorda.comNicola Ward, Evan Wiebe Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • Momotaro

    Momotaro
    Jun 27 2026

    Nicola recounts the magical tale of Momotaro, the peach boy! Adapted from the age-old Japanese Folk Tale. Blunderface learns more about cats (doesn't he always?)


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    Narrator: Nicola Ward

    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe

    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,

    ocorda.com
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    18 mins
  • Aesop's Fables

    Aesop's Fables
    Jun 20 2026

    Nicola spins some yarns from Aesop's Fables. Some you may know, some not! Meanwhile Deprecatus is getting a bit wordy at the OL.


    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10.


    Narrator: Nicola Ward

    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe

    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,

    ocorda.com
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    17 mins
  • Sleeping Beauty, Part 2

    Sleeping Beauty, Part 2
    Jun 13 2026

    Tune in to the the magical, wonderful second half of Sleeping Beauty as told by Nicola, with some classic old library repartee between a Captain and a Cat.



    Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12.


    Narrator: Nicola Ward

    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe

    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,

    ocorda.com
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
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