Throwback: The Firefly Queen

Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Stories Podcast / Wondery

Fiction, Kids & Family, Stories For Kids

4.2 • 12.8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 16 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. The Firefly Queen glows so bright that everyone comes to see her all the time, but will she ever meet anyone with a fire of their own? 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. Before we dive into today's tale, here's something magical for our listeners.
0:40.9	Imagine turning the adventures you hear about from stories into real-life experiences.
0:46.2	With Groupon, your family can discover activities that mirror the tales we share,
0:50.9	like visiting a castle, exploring a zoo, or crafting your own masterpiece in an art class.
0:56.2	When I checked out Groupon offerings in my area, I saw an amazing deal on a whale watch right nearby.
1:02.0	My family and I will definitely be doing that this summer. Your next magical family day might be
1:06.9	hiding in the Groupon app too, just waiting to be discovered.
1:15.0	Groupon is offering our listeners a very special promotion to get your adventure started.
1:21.0	Use Code Stories 30 to get 30% off when checking out at Groupon before May 31st.
1:23.5	That's Code Stories 30.
1:27.1	Groupon, adventure is just around the corner.
1:32.3	Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered, is there life on other planets?
1:34.1	It's really happening.
1:36.1	I knew aliens are looking for me.
1:37.6	From Disney and Pixar.
1:39.5	Welcome to the communeverse.
1:40.7	Allow me to adjust your gravity.
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