Throwback: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Stories Podcast / Wondery

Fiction, Kids & Family, Stories For Kids

4.2 • 12.8K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. This week we have the classic cautionary tale. You can cry wolf all you want, but what happens when you come face to face with the real thing? Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Transcript

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0:00.8	Hello! Welcome to Stories Podcast. I'm your host, Amanda Weldon. Today's story is a throwback episode.
0:09.6	Tune in to hear one of our classic stories from the archive that you might have missed the first time around.
0:15.5	We have Stories Podcast merch available at Storiespodcast.com slash shop. We're also on cameo for all of your
0:22.1	personalized video message needs, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram at Stories Podcast.
0:27.6	If you send us a drawing of your favorite scene or character, we'll share it on our feed.
0:32.4	Now here's a word from our sponsors.
0:35.8	One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is head to the movies to see the newest
0:39.9	blockbuster, and this summer is no different. On July 18th, you can count on me to be the first
0:45.4	in line at the theater to see Smurfs. I loved the Smurfs when I was little. In this movie,
0:50.8	Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wiz, and Smurfette, my favorite, obviously,
0:55.6	has to lead the Smurps on a mission to save him and the universe. That already sounds amazing,
1:00.4	but get this. Smurfette is voiced by none other than Rihanna. Rihanna! And she is joined by
1:06.4	some of my very favorites, like John Goodman, Octavia Spencer, Natasha Leone, Nick Kroll, Amy Sedaris,
1:12.1	and more. Smurfs is an action-packed adventure that focuses on friendship, teamwork, finding
1:16.7	yourself, and being kind to each other. Truly something for everyone to enjoy. This is the perfect
1:21.2	film for the entire family to see this summer, filled with lots of comedy, heart, and new music
1:25.9	from DJ Khalid, Cardi B, and of course, Rihanna.
1:29.6	I can't wait.
1:31.2	Smurfs, in theaters, July 18th.
1:35.0	Parents, I think we've all had those times when everyone in the family is off on their own personal devices.
1:41.0	Wouldn't it be great if you could find an activity that everyone will agree on? Something that's
1:45.7	both active and fun at the same time? Imagine that! Our family has found an amazing new solution
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