Storypillar
Storypillar

Storypillar

Meg Lewis

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Storypillar is a podcast for kids and their grownups. Together with Sneak, Bean, and Meg, we’ll tackle the sticky situations kids face as they grow and change. To guide us, we’ll explore stories from all over the world and pick up advice from our listeners along the way. If you're interested in...

Stories and using your imagination,

Learning about new places and perspectives,

Laughing and being silly,

Having a space to process big feelings and social emotional challenges,

Getting advice from real, live (and very smart) kids

...then Storypillar is for you! We can't wait to say "Hey!" and find our way together.

Website: www.storypillar.com

Instagram: @storypillar

Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar

Contact: [email protected]

Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis

Recent Episodes

Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)
NOV 11, 2024
Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)
<p><strong>Storypillar Full Episode 3.9: French Fries and Fur Cakes (Jamaica)</strong></p><p><strong>Story: </strong>Two<strong> </strong>adventurous hutias on a quest to track down a magical acorn–and a lifetime supply of french fries–make a cheeky new friend and learn an important lesson about taking advice.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Jamaica</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when it feels like everyone’s telling you what to do?</p><p><strong>Unstick Tricks by:</strong> Corbin (Age 12), Sanaya (Age 12)</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Taking advice;<strong> </strong>Compromising;<strong> </strong>Setting boundaries</p><p><strong>Make a donation! Support Storypillar!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Check us out on Yoto!</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://us.yotoplay.com">us.yotoplay.com</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a> </p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/who#meg-lewis-bio">Meg Lewis</a> </p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Phil Bechtel </p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mkallisonart.com/portfolio/">Mackenzie Allison </a></p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/island-island-heartbeat-211013/">FaeSpencer</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/island-island-beach-3854/">Space Elevations</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-welcome-to-the-jungle-228477/">Cosmic_os_studios</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-instruments-cheerful-marimba-melody-for-happy-moments-232400/">UNIVERSFIELD</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/world-upbeat-african-drums-zulu-135224/">Keyframe_Audio</a></p><p><em>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks"><em>www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC </p>
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30 MIN
Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in Jamaica
NOV 4, 2024
Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in Jamaica
<p><strong>Sneak Attack!!! 3.9: Lady Pirates, Radioactive Spas, and Greater Bulldog Bats in Jamaica</strong></p><p><em>Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! </em></p><p><strong>Region:</strong> Jamaica</p><p><strong>Facts:</strong> Negril Cliffs, Milk River Baths, Ackee and Saltfish </p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Greater Bulldog Bat</p><p><strong>Jokes: </strong>Pirates and Bats! </p><p><strong>Links for Kids:</strong> </p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/jamaica-facts.html">Jamaica Facts for Kids</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalia.bio/greater-bulldog-bat">Greater Bulldog Bat Facts</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-read">Anne Bonny and Mary Read, Lady Pirates</a> (**Sensitive themes; grownups may want to preview this one.)</p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/ackee-and-saltfish-10-facts-about-jamaicas-national-dish.html">Ackee and Saltfish</a></p><p><strong>Make a donation! Support Storypillar!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p></p><p><strong>Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://snoriezzz.com/">Snoriezzz</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/opal-watson-private-eye">Opal Watson: Private Eye</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-book-review-podcast-for-kids-by-kids/id1685550605">The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a>. </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andyandsuzanna/">Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges</a> </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/">https://freesound.org/</a> </p><p>-Joke Time Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/">https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/</a> </p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=22017">Pixabay</a> Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/reggae-happy-upbeat-marley-reggae-190316/">Brotheration_Records</a></p><p><strong>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC </strong></p>
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12 MIN
Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy (Mini-episode)
OCT 21, 2024
Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy (Mini-episode)
<p><strong>Bean-o-meter Check 3.8: Feeling Jumpy <em>(Mini-episode)</em></strong></p><p><em>Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind and body. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. </em></p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Feeling jumpy, anxious, and a little spooked</p><p><strong>Strategies: </strong>Mind and Body Check; Worst Thing’s First (Mindfulness, coping)</p><p><strong>Links for Kids and their Grownups:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://therapyandmindfulness.com/worry-stones/">Worry Stones Step-by-Step Instructions</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://familytherapybasics.com/blog/2017/10/8/10-therapist-and-child-approved-activities-to-support-kids-with-anxiety#google_vignette">Help Kids Cope With Anxiety</a></p><p><strong>Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://snoriezzz.com/">Snoriezzz</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/opal-watson-private-eye">Opal Watson: Private Eye</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-book-review-podcast-for-kids-by-kids/id1685550605">The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a>. </p><p><em>Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening!</em></p><p><strong>Donate: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andyandsuzanna/">Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges</a> </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music:</strong></p><p><strong>Chill Mindfulness Song: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/">https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/670039/</a></p><p><strong>Feeling Jumpy Song:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/oooahhaooh">https://soundcloud.com/sethamakessounds/oooahhaooh</a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Crunch-o-lantern Song:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/">https://pixabay.com/music/comedy-circus-hungaria-is-comedy-music-219158/</a> </p><p><em>Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/contact"><em>www.storypillar.com/contact</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>
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11 MIN
Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)
OCT 15, 2024
Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)
<p><strong>Storypillar Full Episode 3.8: Shriek Your Spots Off! (Sri Lanka)</strong></p><p><strong>Story: </strong>With help from an exuberant elephant,<strong> </strong>a timid leopard learns to boost her bravery and face her fears…and winds up with a brand-new, cheeky, shrieky friend.</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Sri Lanka</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re feeling intimidated?</p><p><strong>Unstick Tricks by:</strong> Parker (Age 15), Layla (Age 5)</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Facing fears;<strong> </strong>Setting boundaries</p><p><strong>Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…</strong>Snoriezzz, Opal Watson: Private Eye, and The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids!</p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a> </p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist">mailing list</a> </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Megan Cahill-Assenza </p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison </p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/tombenedict/sounds/397997/">Forest Sounds</a> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/beats-tvari-bali-nature-159068/">TVARI Bali Nature</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/beats-silk-dream-240283/">Bot Beats Silk Dream</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-world-adventure-jungle-mystery-226335/">Sonican World Adventure Jungle Mystery</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/india-indian-percussion-ethnic-drums-156542/">Royalty Free Music Indian Percussion</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-bollywood-hic-164688/">Raspberry Music Bollywood Chic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/world-indian-classical-flute-amp-tabla-mystcial-fusion-149963/">Bineleyas Mystical Fusion</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/india-indian-music-with-sitar-tanpura-and-sarangi-74577/">Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://white_records">White_Records</a></p><p><em>Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks"><em>www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC</p>
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28 MIN
Sneak Attack!!! 3.8:  Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet Butts
OCT 7, 2024
Sneak Attack!!! 3.8:  Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet Butts
<p><strong>Sneak Attack!!! 3.8: Leading Ladies, Musical Bread Trucks, and Flowery Civet Butts</strong></p><p><em>Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! </em></p><p><strong>Region:</strong> Sri Lanka</p><p><strong>Facts:</strong> First Female Prime Minister, Head Waggles, and Musical Bread Trucks</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Golden Palm Civets</p><p><strong>Jokes: </strong>Bread and Caves! </p><p><strong>Links for Kids:</strong> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bluelankatours.com/blog/12-must-visit-caves-of-sri-lanka">Sri Lankan Caves</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theculturetrip.com/asia/sri-lanka/articles/why-are-sri-lankans-known-for-bobbing-their-heads">The Sri Lankan Head Waggle</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-musical-choon-paan-vans-of-sri-lanka">Musical Bread Trucks in Sri Lanka</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://animalia.bio/golden-palm-civet">Golden Palm Civet Facts</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Check out our fantasterrific pod friends…</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://snoriezzz.com/">Snoriezzz</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/opal-watson-private-eye">Opal Watson: Private Eye</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-book-review-podcast-for-kids-by-kids/id1685550605">The Kids Book Review Podcast: For Kids, by Kids</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com">www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/">@storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><em>Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! </em></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art: </strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong> </p><p>-Joke Time Song: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/">https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/</a> </p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=22017">Pixabay</a> Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/world-indian-classical-flute-amp-tabla-mystcial-fusion-149963/">Bineleyas Mystical Fusion</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/india-indian-music-with-sitar-tanpura-and-sarangi-74577/">Shinded Beats Music Indian Music With Sitar</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://white_records">White_Records</a></p><p><strong>© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC </strong></p>
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11 MIN