Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
Kids & Family Podcasts
This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.
Location:
Australia
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.
Twitter:
@raspratt
Language:
English
Contact:
61413487819
Website:
http://www.raspratt.com
Episodes
Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch
3/4/2025
This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book.
If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html
Or, if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt/e/378133
Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
Duration:01:08:42
'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins
3/4/2025
At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself.
If you'd like to ask me a question at the Book launch, email me at raspratt@nannypiggins.com
To order a signed copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' you can go to https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html
Booktopia only delivers to Australia and New Zealand, so if you're overseas you can order a bookplate here... Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
Duration:00:21:04
'Odysseus and the Bag of Wind' as told by Nanny Piggins
2/25/2025
When the retired army colonel who lives around the corner (and is deeply in love with Nanny Piggins) asks Derrick not to "let the cat out of the bag", this triggers a discussion about a much worse thing that Odysseus let out of a bag several thousand years ago.
If you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of new book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS here's a link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html
If you're overseas and you'd like to order a bookplate sticker here's the link for that... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt/e/378133
Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:24:20
'Huengbu and Nolbu' as told by Nanny Piggins
2/18/2025
When a vindictive game of monopoly leads to financial ruin, a broken leg brings unexpected good fortune in the form of a pumpkin. At least, that's Nanny Piggins' version of events according to her relatives who were there at the time.
If you want to pre-order a copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' which goes on sale in March 2025, here's the link...
https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/9781761349751.html
Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:19:54
'Odysseus and the Cyclops' as told by Nanny Piggins
2/11/2025
Nanny Piggins tells the tale of what really happened to Odysseus when she was trapped in a cave with a hungry Cyclops and nothing to defend herself except a jug of chocolate milk.
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If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:31:17
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Bunya Bunya Pine
2/4/2025
When the school caretaker is knocked out by a giant pine cone, Friday suspects that something more sinister may have happened.
Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:21:40
'The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Nymph' as told by Nanny Piggins
1/28/2025
Nanny Piggins tells the children why they should always be concerned if their clothes go missing, in case it is a repeat of a traumatic incident that happened to one of her distant relatives in the Olden Korean story days.
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If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
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For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
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Duration:00:23:52
'The Salmon of Knowledge' as told by Nanny Piggins
1/21/2025
Nanny Piggins tells the children about her distant Irish relative who derived their super power of wisdom from sucking their thumb.
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If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:19:46
'Odysseus and the Lotus Eaters' as told by Nanny Piggins
1/14/2025
Nanny Piggins begins the story of the Odyssey, starting with the tale of the Lotus Eaters and how they nearly derailed Odysseus' homeward journey with a slice of sticking date pudding.
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Duration:00:18:58
'Odysseus' as told by Nanny Piggins
1/7/2025
After Michael has a strange conversation with the driver of his school bus, Nanny Piggins explains who Odysseus was and how the word 'odyssey' was named after them.
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If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
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Duration:00:23:20
Holiday Rerun - 'The Story of Hanukkah' as told by Nanny Piggins
12/31/2024
Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the celebration of Hanukkah started. It involves a distant relative of hers, a catapult and a lot more sticky date pudding than has been previously revealed.
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Duration:00:24:10
Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins
12/24/2024
Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time.
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Duration:00:26:30
Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown
12/17/2024
When Nanny Piggins discovers that Nanny Anne has secretly formed a choir, and without inviting her, she vows to beat her arch-nemesis in competitive Christmas carol singing.
Here's a link for Spotify...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983
And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...
https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:30:11
Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins
12/10/2024
Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas.
Here's a link for Spotify...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983
And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...
https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:17:36
Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos
12/3/2024
When Nanny Piggins discovered the cost and quality of Santa photographs she is outraged. So naturally she takes over the whole operation and does a much better job.
Here's a link for Spotify...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983
And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...
https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:25:04
'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins
11/26/2024
Nanny Piggins tells the story of Bluebeard. She happens to know what really happened back in the Olden French Story days because a branch of her distant family were living there at the time.
I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
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To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:23:05
Nanny Piggins and the Attempted Escape
11/19/2024
Having been kidnapped by the Ringmaster, Nanny Piggins is determined to escape through whatever means necessary. And she comes up with some very creative means.
I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:24:18
'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2
11/12/2024
Nanny Piggins finishes the epic tale of what happened to Josephn (Josephine) after she was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt.
I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:16:25
'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1
11/6/2024
When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days.
I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
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To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:15:03
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace
10/29/2024
Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy.
I'm doing my live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt at theatres in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. If you'd like to come, you can get your tickets here... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Support the show
For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt
For information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2
Duration:00:27:35