• 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,

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    18 mins
  • 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
    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

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    18 mins
  • Sleeping Beauty, Part 1
    Jun 6 2026

    Enjoy an absolute classic fairy tale about a princess, an evil enchantress, and a really long nap, told by Nicola today! Meanwhile Deprecatus presses the "record" button a bit early.


    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

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    19 mins
  • The Boy Who Became the G.O.A.T.
    May 23 2026

    Nicola takes us to Rosario, Argentina to bring us through the life of Lionel Messi, the soccer (or football) player who because arguably the greatest player ever! Meanwhile we find out a little bit more about Deprecatus.


    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

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    21 mins
  • East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon
    May 16 2026

    Welcome back to the Old Library with Captain Blunderface and Nicola the storyteller, and Deprecatus too, all sitting around for this classic Nordic folk tale. Meanwhile our Old Library crew marvels at how old the story actually is.


    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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    16 mins
  • How The Camel Got His Hump
    May 9 2026

    We learned an IMMENSE amount about camels and their origins in this story, narrated by ... Nicola's own dad! Meanwhile at the old library, the captain thinks Deprecatus should write his own story.


    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: John Craig

    Host: Nicola Ward

    Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe

    Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound,

    ocorda.com

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    12 mins
  • The Musicians of Bremen 〜 Grimm Fairy Tale
    May 2 2026

    Welcome, music lovers! Or Animal lovers? This is a classic tale you will both love regardless. Nicola tells us all about a squad of interesting individuals that find a way to band together. Meanwhile, Deprecatus is concerned about spoilers.


    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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    14 mins