Goop Tales — Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Get your favorite Goop Doll! Join the waitlist here goopdolls.com To flip through the photos that go with this Goop Tales story visit gooptales.com/melody In this episode, Melody, a musical Goop girl, embarks on an adventurous journey that begins with a playful echo at a creek and leads her into a perilous escape from a melting ice tower. After being whisked away to a distant beach and befriending a clever crab named Little Bugger, Melody finds herself frozen inside an elaborate ice sculpture at a summer party. With quick thinking and a little luck, she breaks free and returns to Goop World, only to find her friend Shoer has disappeared. 

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

Hello Goopies!  In this Goop Tale Sketcher sketches a magical portal that leads him straight to a marketplace in Armenia. In the marketplace he befriends a very kind cloth doll who has been sitting on a shelf for years. His friendship doesn't last for too long because he gets bought by a spoiled young boy named Albert who takes him to the Armenian National Gallery.  Once in the art museum Albert loses Sketcher and Sketcher befriends a black cat statue who claims he can show Sketcher the way back to Goop World.  Can he?  Don't miss this thrilling episode filled with friendship, magic, and daring escapades in the enchanting Goop World! Here you can click through the photos going with this Goop Tale: click here Send Maria a voice message and share with her: - how you liked this episode or  - suggest your own Goop idea - anything else you'd like to share Click here to send Maria a voice message   Create your own Goop Story with our new Goop Story Kit (click here to go to Amazon) and participate in the contest to win a video call with Maria, plus free coloring pages. Read more about the Goop Story Kit and the contest here www.gooptales.com/storykit Submit your Goop creation via [email protected] Follow us on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/gooptales https://www.facebook.com/GoopTales https://www.tiktok.com/@gooptales

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2024

Hello Goopies!  In this Goop Tale Colorina and Chemistria, two adventurous Goop sisters, dive into a magical journey inside a mysterious Sequoia tree. When they encounter frozen creatures trapped in the 'between' by trolls, they must use their unique powers of color and chemistry to set them free. But when the menacing troll Knotty threatens their escape, the sisters must rely on their bravery and teamwork to outsmart him and find the secret exit. Don't miss this thrilling episode filled with friendship, magic, and daring escapades in the enchanting Goop World! Here you can click through the photos going with this Goop Tale: click here Send Maria a voice message and share with her: - how you liked this episode or  - suggest your own Goop idea - anything else you'd like to share Click here to send Maria a voice message   Create your own Goop Story with our new Goop Story Kit (click here to go to Amazon) and participate in the contest to win a video call with Maria, plus free coloring pages. Read more about the Goop Story Kit and the contest here www.gooptales.com/storykit Submit your Goop creation via [email protected] Follow us on Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/gooptales https://www.facebook.com/GoopTales https://www.tiktok.com/@gooptales  

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2024

Goopies, the wait is over! Our beloved Goop Story Kit is finally here and available on Amazon. There is so much love and effort put into this beautiful Goop Story Kit for you to enjoy it and create the most amazing stories from your bright imagination. There are no limits to your phantasy in this kit! No rules. Only guidance on your way to create your very own Goop and Goop Story.  And that is not all. A very special contest is awaiting you. You can win a video call with ten of you Goopies and me, Maria! Plus additional 10 coloring pages on top! Simply submit your Goop or Goop story that you created with the Goop Story Kit (don't forget to add your fabulous drawings) to participate.  How the contest works:  You order your Goop Story Kit on Amazon - click here to get there You follow the steps within the Goop Story Kit and create your very own Goop and/or Goop Story Once you feel like you're ready, you submit your Goop creation with all your drawings to [email protected] And now the most important part: you have to be quick! Among the FIRST 50 submissions there will be 10 winners randomly picked. I will contact the winners myself and bring the great news. So let's get started! Psst... don't worry, for those who won't win there is still a small surprise waiting for you. Good luck, Goopies!  Click here to read more about the Goop Story Kit  Click here to go directly to Amazon

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

Welcome to a new Goop Tale adventure! In this episode Neverwait, the reliable Goop that loves getting things done but just can never wait, stumbles upon an extraordinary adventure within the intricate world of the Rolls Royce Ultra Fan. What might be awaiting him there? Well, give it a listen and find out!  Create your own Goop Story with our Goop Story Creation Kit launching on Amazon! Follow us on Social Media to be the first to know the launching date:  https://www.instagram.com/gooptales https://www.facebook.com/GoopTales https://www.tiktok.com/@gooptales To flip through the photos that go with this Goop Tale visit  gooptales.com/neverwait If you'd like to share with Maria how you liked this episode or suggest your own Goop idea click here:  Send Maria a voice message

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this Goop Tale visit  gooptales.com/manipulata Get ready for giggles with Manipulata, the playful Goop girl! A wacky science experiment sends her to the breathtaking Uyuni salt flats, where she meets Vangelis, a wise flamingo teaching her about the importance of genuine feelings. Hold on tight when Manipulata's worries become a fiery dragon – a lesson about the power of thoughts! Then, with a sprinkle of imagination, she zooms back to Goop World for scooters, red leaves, and lots of laughter with her Goop friends. To create your own Goop Tales story, download our free Goop Story Creation Kit  here. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify and follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this goop tales story visit gooptales.com/rushem In this thrilling podcast episode, we follow Rushem, an exceptionally curious Goop, whose insatiable quest for knowledge inadvertently propels him through time and space. Rushem's story begins with his relentless curiosity, evident in his science class antics and an unusual friendship with the manipulative Goop, Manipulata. An innocent chocolate shop mishap thrusts him into a time-traveling whirlwind, landing him in the ancient world of 2000 BC, Mesoamerican villages, and historical events like the Salem witch trials. Rushem's humorous interactions and quick thinking guide him through various time periods, but his ultimate goal is to return to his beloved Goop World. This engaging narrative underlines the value of curiosity, the unpredictable nature of adventure, and the joy of discovering history in a fun and imaginative way. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here. If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/bubbleroo In this podcast episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Bubbleroo, a joyful Goop girl with a magical affinity for bubbles and dreams. Bubbleroo's bubble-filled adventures take her on a wild journey beyond her wildest dreams. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/hissyfit  Embark on a whirlwind adventure with Hissyfit, the spirited goop with a love for marbles and mischief! When Hissyfit's impatience leads to a hissy fit, he tumbles into a mysterious world, encountering a trapped frog in a tofu rock in Taiwan. Can Hissyfit harness his emotions to set the frog free and unlock their extraordinary powers? Will Hissyfit ever find his way back? Tune in to this relaxing podcast for kids, filled with laughter, lessons, and a surprising twist that takes Hissyfit from tidepools to a faraway city skyline.  To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/lovalina  Lovalina is the most loving little Goop girl.  She loves everything and everyone, and sometimes this can get her into trouble because she is too trusting.  In this episode of Goop Tales, Lovalina takes a trip to Slovenia and is on a quest to find the heart-shaped road that will lead her back home.  She runs into some sheep, bears, and an eagle along the way, but who can she trust? Lovalina knows the one thing she can always trust is her heart, but will she listen to it to make her way safely back to Goop World?  Find out in Lovalina and the Heart Shaped Road. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.   

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/mefirsty  Join Mefirsty Goop as he gets launched into the delectable Swiss chocolate shop, the Chocolarium. He meets a chipmunk who lives in the displays of the Chocolarium. Mefirsty is discovered by Frau Schmid who is determined to turn him into a mold for her chocolates. Will Mefirsty be able to make it home to Goop World?  Find out in Goop Tales episode 122, Mefirsty and the Chocolarium. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/catastrophina Join Mefirsty Goop as he gets launched into the delectable Swiss chocolate shop, the Chocolarium. He meets a chipmunk who lives in the displays of the Chocolarium. Mefirsty is discovered by Frau Schmid who is determined to turn him into a mold for her chocolates. Will Mefirsty be able to make it home to Goop World?  Find out in Goop Tales episode 122, Mefirsty and the Chocolarium. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/hacker Join Hacker the Goop as he inadvertently hacks his way to the inside of supercomputer Fugaku.  He finds himself surrounded by racks of computer parts.  Hacker's curiosity gets the better of him and he takes a piece of Fugaku which sets off an alarm.  Who starts to follow Fugaku making funny noises?  Find out in Goop Tales episode 120 Hacker and Fugaku the Supercomputer. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/accesora Accessora loves to accessorize and is always dressed with loads of interesting accessories.  She not only loves to accessorize herself but she loves to accessorize others and that doesn't always go over so well.  One day she pushes it just a little too far with the Screener twins, Screener and Screenalina, and finds herself transported to England where she learns about the power of her voice.  In her quest to get back to Goop World Accessora is chased by a bus.  Will she escape the bus and make her way back to Goop World?  Find out in Accessora and the Bridge of Sighs. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/giggler Come along with Giggler as he takes a trip to Neverland.  Giggler has always wanted to meet a Lost Boy and in this episode he lands in Neverland and meets Tinkerbell and one of the Lost Boys.  Captain Hook and his pirate mate are determined to catch Giggler and crush him.  Will they be able to?  Will Giggler get too nervous and give himself away with his nervous Giggle?  Find out in Giggler goes to Neverland. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2023

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/distrusta Meet Distrusta, a suspicious little Goop who doesn't trust many people. Distrusta's journey through the bayou in Louisiana will help youngsters understand the importance of trusting their own intuition. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/tagger-taggalina Come along with the Tagger twins; Tagger and Tagalina as they take a trip to Arcandia Park in Finland.  A fairy tale land covered in snow but ruled by a Noidi witch. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/rhyma To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/oneupya If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Oneupya visits in Abu Dhabi, look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One dry summer day, Oneupya finds Drawum drawing an amazing chalk race track for Runner. He decides to draw his own racetrack, and after he runs through it, the sidewalk opens up, swallows him, and drops him into Dubai National Park. When Oneupya sees the sun come up and tries to move forward, he finds he can’t move his legs! A sand dune cat named Chorda comes across Oneupya and explains that the sun has grounded him to keep him safe from the striped heinie, a fierce hyena that prowls the plains around them.   Oneupya has avoided a close encounter with the striped heinie, but he’ll need to get to the Formula Rossa if he wants to make it back to Goop World. A friendly gazelle offers help, but Oneupya is desperate to prove that he can be better than all of the humans screaming on the Formula Rossa. Will he be able to prove himself, or will the fastest roller coaster in the world prove too daunting for Oneupya? To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/rockerina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Rockerina visits in Greece look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One sunny summer day, Rockerina invites Illdoit and Oneupya to go to the rock quarry to hunt rocks. There, she finds Breaka and Smashum destroying the very rock she wanted to find! When she tries to stop them, she gets sucked right into the rock and pops out in the Temple of Zeus in Greece. She can’t take any rocks from there, but a helpful hoopoe tells her she should go to Paros to find some Parian marble, a very special kind of rock that will be perfect for Rockerina’s collection!  The path to Paros is a bit dangerous, and the rock quarry may not be as welcoming as Rockerina had hoped. Will she be able to take a step back and resist the urge to claim every rock she sees for her own? Listen to find out! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/claimer If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Claimer visits to the Hockey Hall of Fame look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day, during the summer solstice, Claimer joins a game of nutball with his friends Rockerina, Exaspery, and Haychu. Claimer and Rockerina lose, but Claimer still tries to claim the win, which gets him sent all the way to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto! There, he tries to claim the Stanley Cup for himself, which quickly angers a large goalie statue.  Fortunately, another statue, Mr. Hockey, is there to offer some advice. That doesn’t stop Claimer from trying to claim things, but maybe he can find something to claim that will help the goalie see that he doesn’t mean any harm.  Claimer’s trip through the Hockey Hall of Fame will teach kids the importance of earning what they receive. Claimer will need to learn that lesson fast if he wants to avoid the rage of the giant goalie statue headed his way. Will he be able to find a way through his outer armor? To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/excusia If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Excusia visits in Manu National Park, look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/bobpothesis If you want your little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places the Goops go to, look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/negotiaty If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Negotiaty visits in Chatuchak Market look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/usem-wastem If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Usem and Wastem visit in the Pacific Ocean look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day, after trying to trap Tommy, the human visitor to Goop World, they get sent all the way to the Pacific Ocean and find themselves trapped in the Great Pacific Trash Patch. They soon meet a sea turtle who is trapped among the trash, and they are able to free her, but then they all get stuck in the vortex that the trash patch is creating. How can they escape the flow? Usem finds a magnifying glass among his things, and he uses this to attract a flock of seagulls. But with the trash pulling them closer every minute, how can the seagulls help them escape? Will Usem and Wastem finally learn how to make the best use of everything they have?  Usem and Wastem’s encounter with the Great Trash Patch will teach kids the importance of using things wisely and help them learn how not to waste. Usem and Wastem will have to learn the same if they want to get home. Will they be able to do it? To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/snackadoo If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Snackadoo and Googlina visit in Hawaii look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! Finding themselves inside Google, Snackadoo, Googlina, and Tommy need to figure out a way to get out and back into Goop World. Fortunately, Googlina is a Google master and discovers a way to form a question that helps them escape. Once they are back in the Goop World forest, Tommy must adjust to this new world he finds himself in, one that is brighter and crisper than his human world. But he must also avoid being seen by the other Goops, who may not understand why he’s there! Googlina and Snackadoo take Tommy to Googlina’s playroom and soon find that random objects turn to blue dust when Tommy touches them. This can be very dangerous if he were to touch one of them! They ask Google what’s on and find out that whenever Tommy’s sister Astrid is missing him, the thing he touches will turn to dust. What is he supposed to do now? Tommy’s adventure with Snackadoo and Googlina will teach kids the importance of helping others and appreciating where you come from. Tommy will soon realize how much he is loved and why he needs to return home. But how will he get there? To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/googlina Tag us @GoopTales on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Googlina visits in Hawaii look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/snackadoo One cold January day, Snackadoo and Googlina head to the library during recess. While Googlina is googling pictures of food for Snackadoo, he requests to see a pineapple, and when he tries to stick his fork in the screen, he gets sucked right in! He soon realizes he has been transported to the inside of a pineapple in Kauai. His pineapple gets bought and lands inside a home near the beach, where he is able to escape and meets a friendly pug named Fofa. Unfortunately, there’s another dog nearby, and he isn’t nearly as friendly.  Soon, a birthday party begins at the house, and Snackadoo isn’t sure how to avoid being seen. Fofa is doing everything she can to help, but a child soon spots Snackadoo. But the voice sounds somewhat familiar…is it a friend or an enemy? Snackadoo’s journey in Kauai will help kids learn how to control their snacking habits. Snackadoo will need to practice this if he ever wants to get back to Goop World. Will he be able to do it? As youngsters bite into the delicious Hawaiian pineapple, they will develop a rich play world, learn to discuss their ideas and opinions, and grow their attention span. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after meeting Snackadoo! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2022

Visit https://gooptales.com/kickstarter/ to get your name on the waitlist for our first Goop Tales Book!

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/badmoodia If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Badmoodia visits in Iran look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One rainy day, Badmoodia invites her good friend Snackadoo over to play games. When Goblick and Piejam also show up, Badmoodia gets very upset and ends up disappearing into Gumdrop Mountain while playing Candyland! The game sends her all the way to Badab-e Surt in Iran, where she meets a friendly butterfly named Kelebek. Kelebek notices that Badmoodia has turned into a gummy substance and warns her that she’ll soon turn to sedimentary rock, just like the terraced pools of Badab-e Surt!   To avoid turning to rock, Badmoodia needs to find a calming green pool at the top of the terraces, but the changing light makes it difficult to know which pool is green. Her only hope lies in her mood ring, which she’ll need to turn yellow by learning to control her emotions. Maybe that will help her find the right pool!  Badmoodia’s adventure in Iran will help kids learn how to turn their frown upside down. Badmoodia will need to gain some control over her moods if she wants to get back to Goop World. Can she do it? As little ones gaze into the pools of Badab-e Surt, they will grow their creativity, develop a greater appreciation for reading, and create independent play routines. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after spending time with Badmoodia! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2022

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/idareyou-jealousina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Idareyou and Jealousina visit in Hungary look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! You’ve already met these two Goops, and now they’re back to finish their adventure. Welcome back Jealousina and Idareyou! They’re great Goop friends who got stuck in a pinball machine and a video game, and they aren’t sure how to get home. After Idareyou dared Jealousina, she ended up disappearing behind her dark sunglasses. Desperate to find his friend, Idareyou picked up Jealousina’s sunglasses one day and followed her all the way to Budapest. Now they were both stuck! Jealousina was inside a pinball machine, and Idareyou was inside a video game. Fortunately, Idareyou met Tommy, a human who decided to help Idareyou get back home. Unfortunately, Tommy’s sister wasn’t so kind and wanted to find Jealousina and keep her as a pet! Now, Tommy needs to find a way to convince his sister Astrid to help him get the Goops back home. He and his sister will need to learn to trust each other and have confidence that they’ll do the right thing, no matter what. Jealousina and Idareyou’s journey in their games will help kids learn when and how to trust others. Idareyou and Jealousina will need to figure out the difference if they want to escape and get back to Goop World. Head over to Budapest to find out if Tommy and Astrid will decide to help the Goops get home. As kids get an inside look at a pinball machine and a video game, they will develop their vocabulary, create independent play routines, and avoid becoming screen zombies. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after spending time with Jealousina and Idareyou! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/idareyou If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Idareyou visits in Hungary look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day after school, Idareyou decides he wants to try to find his good friend Jealousina. He looks into her sunglasses and shrinks down until he appears inside the same pinball machine in Budapest where Jealousina is! The problem is that he’s in another part of the pinball machine, and when he tries to reach Jealousina, he gets propelled all the way out of the machine and into a video game, where he comes face to face with a strange samurai. Idareyou isn’t sure if he should battle the samurai, but a ghost ninja is there to help. Unfortunately, his help won’t be enough to get Idareyou out of the video game. In order to do that, he may need to trust Tommy, who is playing the game and holds Idareyou’s fate in his hands. Idareyou’s adventure into a video game will help kids learn when dares are appropriate and when they aren’t. Idareyou will have to know when to be daring if he wants to get out of his predicament. Jump into the game to find out how Idareyou is planning to help Jealousina and get home. As youngsters face the video game samurai, they will engage in imaginative play, avoid screens, and expand their horizons. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after meeting Idareyou! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/jealousina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Jealousina visits in Hungary look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One school day at lunchtime, Jealousina accepts a dare from Idareyou, but Lemeetri steals her dare, and she gets very jealous. She gets so jealous that her black sunglasses grow until she disappears completely! She soon realizes she’s inside a pinball machine and that she needs to make it somewhere safe or she’ll get smashed by Speedball. A king and queen in the pinball machine tell her that she’ll need to avoid being seen by Astrid, a little girl who loves playing pinball, if she wants to get back home. Unfortunately, Astrid spots Jealousina and decides that she simply must have her for her own, showing the same kind of jealousy that Jealousina always falls into! Astrid may not be able to get to Jealousina on her own, but she has a brother, and the two of them together are very dangerous. Jealousina’s journey into the pinball machine will help kids learn to appreciate what they have and not be jealous of others. Jealousina will need to learn this lesson if she wants to get back to Goop World. Slip inside the pinball machine to see how she’s planning to escape! As youngsters listen to the clacks and dings of the pinball machine, they will stimulate their creativity, avoid becoming screen zombies, and practice independent play. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after meeting Jealousina! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/smashum-breaka If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Smashum and Breaka visit in Egypt look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One cold December day, Smashum and Breaka meet up with their friend Jealousina to enjoy some holiday cheer. While walking around, the twins spot some lights strewn above and decide to swing from them. When they let go, they fall into a deep manhole, which drops them all the way to Giza in Egypt! They soon come face to face with the ghost mummy of Cleopatra and only escape with the help of a sweet cobra named Scales. Cleopatra is very angry because the twins broke her sphinx, and she won’t stop until the twins are locked up beneath the pyramid. Unfortunately, the tunnels are very old and keep collapsing. Maybe Smashum and Breaka’s skills in destroying things will finally come in handy. Smashum and Breaka’s adventure in Giza will help kids learn when it’s appropriate to break things and when they should respect the objects around them. The twins will have to learn the difference if they want to make it back home. Come on over to Egypt to see how they handle this challenge! As youngsters wander through the mysterious tunnels in Giza, they will develop independent play routines, learn to respect everything around them, and expand their vocabulary. Little ones will want to come back to Goop World again and again after spending time with Smashum and Breaka! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/oblivibob If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Oblivibob visits in Louisiana look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One chilly fall day, Oblivibob and his friends Breaka and Smashum meet at a rock quarry. Oblivious to any danger, Oblivibob stands under a huge chunk of rock, which tips over and smashes him right into a Louisiana bayou! Finding himself surrounded by cypresses, he soon meets a white egret who warns him about the alligators in the bayou and tells him he’ll need to use the maps in the cypress roots if he wants to get home. The only problem is that to get to the cypress trees, Oblivibob will need to swim through the bayou’s waters, which is where the alligators live! He’ll need to stay focused and aware of his surroundings if he wants to cross the water safely. Will he be able to focus his attention where it’s needed most? Oblivibob’s journey through the Louisiana bayou will help kids learn to be aware of what’s happening around them. Oblivibob will have to work on this if he wants to escape the alligators of Louisiana. Come on over to the bayou to see how he handles this challenge! As little ones gaze upon the mystical cypress trees, they will develop prolonged focus, learn how to regulate their emotions, and grow their interest in reading. Youngsters will want to come back to Goop World again and again after meeting Oblivibob! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/exaggerata If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Exaggerata visits in Chad look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One summer day, Exaggerata and her friend Oblivibob head to their favorite creek. While trying to cross, Exaggerata gets distracted by her exaggerations, slips on a rock, and lands in the Ennedi Massif in Chad! There, she wanders into the mountains and looks into a small pool of water. Staring back at her is a red mud figure that mimics her every move, but it can’t be her, can it? A friendly camel tells her that she will soon turn into a sandstone figure if she doesn’t hurry! To save herself, Exaggerata must climb to the tallest point in the Ennedi Massif, but this is a dangerous task, and she keeps wasting time with her exaggerations. Will she be able to accept things as they are and complete this difficult task? Exaggerata’s adventure in Chad will help kids learn to take a logical approach to problems without blowing them out of proportion. Exaggerata will have to learn the same if she wants to make it out of the Ennedi Massif. Head over to Chad to see if she can do it! As kids explore the rock formations of the Ennedi Massif, they will stay away from screens, develop new play routines, and expand their vocabulary. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after spending time with Exaggerata! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/partypooper If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Partypooper visits in Serbia look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One summer day, Partypooper and his friend Exaggerata decide to go to the Mads house to swim in their pool, but when they get there, the Mads yell, “Surprise,” and Partypooper toots his party horn so much that he lands right in the Danube River! There, he comes across an enchanting cottage, and one of the shingles on the roof starts communicating with him in Morse code. The shingle tells him he’s in Serbia and that he must go to the Golubac Fortress to return the spirits of a knight and his horse and restore peace. This task makes Partypooper quite anxious, but he knows he must do it if he wants to get back to Goop World. Partypooper will need to use camouflage to get in and out of the fortress without being seen by Mehmet, a dangerous spirit that causes chaos. Will Partypooper be able to avoid using his party horn during this anxious time and stay hidden as he helps the knight? Partypooper’s quest in Serbia will help kids learn how to manage their anxiety and be the life of the party. Partypooper will have to stay calm and quiet if he wants to escape Mehmet. Head over to Serbia to see if he can do it! As youngsters explore the towers of the Golubac Fortress, they will avoid becoming screen zombies, engage in independent play, and develop healthy routines. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after meeting Partypooper! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2021

Hey Goopies!!! It's the last day to enter our special Halloween Giveaway! You can win a special Zoom call with Maria where you plan a Goop Tales episodes, plus a Goop Tales t-shirt! Simply enter by entering your email on our website https://gooptales.com and leaving a review on iTunes or a voicemail message for Maria on our website! Visit https://gooptales.com/halloween. I will see you in the next Goop Tale!

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/bookatashi If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Bookatashi visits in Bhutan look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day, while flipping through the pages of a mysterious map book, Bookatashi gets sucked into her intricate bookshelf and lands in a land full of green. She soon meets a red panda and realizes she’s in Bhutan! The red panda has been silenced by a mysterious fog dragon and needs Bookatashi’s help to recover his voice and defeat the dragon. But Bookatashi’s book of magic doesn’t have this kind of spell! She’ll need to make it all the way to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery to find the correct book and help Chai the red panda. The Tiger’s Nest is far, and the fog dragon is moving quickly. Chai and Bookatashi will need help and a handful of spells to get out of this situation. Will Bookatashi make it to the monastery in time? Bookatashi’s adventure in Bhutan will help kids learn to appreciate a good book while also knowing when to pay attention to what’s happening around them. Bookatashi will have to learn this, too, if she wants to make it home. Head over to Bhutan to see what happens next! This short story podcast will help kids learn to love a good book. As youngsters make their way through the forests of Bhutan, they will expand their vocabulary, practice active listening, and expand their horizons through fascinating facts. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after spending time with Bookatashi! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/idunno If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Idunno visits in Turkey look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One night, under the light of a full moon, Idunno and his Goop friend Bookatashi head off to a mysterious house that is rumored to be haunted. After Idunno opens the door, he gets swept away to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey, a massive subterranean complex with rows and rows of columns and lots of water. There, he meets a friendly carp named Sazan, who warns him that he should avoid the stone Medusas that hold up two of the columns of the Basilica. This makes Idunno nervous, and when he gets nervous, he goes into a trance and can’t seem to think or say anything except “I dunno.” This won’t be helpful if he needs to find a way home! Besides the Medusas, Idunno must also avoid fishermen looking for their next meal. With so many things happening around him, how will he ever calm down enough to think straight? Can he resist the urge to say “I dunno” and set his sights on doing what needs to be done instead? Idunno’s journey through the Basilica Cistern will help kids understand the importance of focusing and being aware of their surroundings when things get tough. Idunno will have to do just that if he wants to stay away from the Medusas’ snakes. Will his distracted mind get the better of him? You’ll have to visit Turkey with us to find out! This short story podcast will help little ones practice their focus and become more aware of their actions. As youngsters descend into the transfixing Basilica, they will increase their attention span, learn to discuss what they hear, and learn about history and culture. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after meeting Idunno! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/laughalina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Laughalina visits in China look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One hot summer day, while playing in a lake with Idunno, Laughalina laughs a little too hard, swings into the lake, a drops right through and into the Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark in China! There, she meets some helpful talking signs that tell her she must go down the park’s huge water slide if she wants to escape Bob the lifeguard. But the waterslide is so tall, and Laughalina is scared...how will she manage to overcome her nervous laughter and find enough courage? The water slide is far away, but the signs help her find it. Unfortunately, Bob also gets there, and Laughalina has to decide whether to tackle the water slide or not. Can she focus, think clearly, and make the decision that will get her home? Laughalina’s day at the waterpark will help kids learn the joy that laughter can bring while showing them how to laugh with others instead of at them. Laughalina will need to learn to temper her fits of laughter if she wants to stay away from Bob. Will her nervous laughter win out in the end? Hop over to Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark to find out! This storytelling podcast will help little ones limit their screen time while practicing active listening. As kids become immersed in the sights and sounds of the waterpark, they will expand their creativity, develop new ways to play, and discover their own sources of joy. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after meeting Laughalina! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/shusher If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Shusher visits in Vermont look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day in class, while learning about animals on farms, Shusher blows his whistle a little too hard and gets sucked into it! It drops him into Fat Sheep Farm in Vermont, where he meets three sheep that convince him to stand guard that night to protect the chickens from the crafty owl Ozwald. But this is a dangerous task, and how can Shusher protect the chickens without risking his own life? Fortunately, Shusher has his whistle to warn the others, but once Ozwald sees him, he has to come up with a new plan to escape himself. Can he get away from Ozwald and make it back home to Goop World? Shusher’s time on Fat Sheep Farm will teach kids how to share attention and help others feel seen. Shusher will need to dial back his attention grabbing if he wants to help everyone on the farm. Will he be able to use his whistle in the way it was meant to be used? Head over to Vermont to find out! These fiction story podcasts will help little ones limit their screen time while practicing active listening. As kids engage with all the funny farm animals, they will expand their creativity, tap into their imaginations, and develop an appreciation for nature. Youngsters won’t want to leave Goop World after hanging out on Fat Sheep Farm! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/grumpylina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Grumpylina visits in Estonia look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One summer day, Grumpylina and her friend Shusher go to a forest in Goop World to look for a secret wishing well. Grumpylina gets grumpy when Shusher tries to throw the first pebble into the well and ends up falling right down to the bottom and landing in the Witch’s Well of Estonia! Soon, she meets a flying squirrel who tells her that the only way back to Goop World is to back down the well, but it’s guarded by a group of witches! How will she ever make it back down? Fortunately, the flying squirrel has an idea: she can learn to glide like him! But Grumpylina doesn’t have wings to glide...how can they solve this problem? Can they put their heads together to get Grumpylina back home? Grumpylina’s adventure in Estonia will teach kids how to look on the bright side and manage their emotions in the face of challenges. Grumplyina will need to turn her frown upside down if she wants to get back home. Will she be able to avoid the witches and get back down the Witch’s Well? Come on over to Estonia to find out! These fiction story podcasts will help little ones limit their screen time while practicing active listening. As kids hear the witches’ cackling, they will stay engaged and focused, tap into their imaginations, and broaden their horizons through fun facts about new places. Youngsters won’t want to leave Goop World after popping out of the Witch’s Well! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/runner If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Runner visits in Kenya look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day during class, Runner and his friend Grumpylina decide to run out the door to escape a very boring lesson. Runner manages to run all the way into the mountains, but when he leaves Grumpylina behind, he falls all the way back down and right into the Great Rift Valley in Kenya! He soon finds himself face to face with a hungry leopard, and he can’t run because the altitude is making it so hard to breathe. Fortunately, Runner loves to offer to help, which wins over the leopard, but if Runner can’t find an alternative for dinner, he may just end up in the leopard’s stomach! However, Runner encounters a problem in the form of a large mamba snake, who stops Runner in his tracks. If Runner can’t run, how will he get out of this mess and get back to Goop World? Runner’s journey through the Great Rift Valley will show kids the importance of exercise, but also why it’s important to slow down from time to time. Runner will need to learn how to adapt to both experiences if he wants to avoid being the leopard’s dinner. Will he be able to escape, even if he can’t run for his life? Meet us in Kenya to find out! This short story podcast will help little ones limit their screen time while practicing active listening. As little ones confront the animals of Kenya, they will increase their attention span, engage in self-entertainment, and broaden their horizons through fun facts about new places and animals. Youngsters won’t want to leave Goop World after their run through Kenya! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/copycata-mimicfina If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Copycata and Mimicfina vist in New York look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One spring day, Copycata and Mimicfina meet up with their friend Runner to try to catch a rare blue butterfly. While they’re running around, the twins fall through a huge hole, landing on soft earth. When they emerge, they find themselves in the tiger exhibit of the New York Zoo! They escape quickly, only to end up in another exhibit, where they meet two Macaw parrots who don’t seem to be of much help because they just keep mimicking everything the twins say! Fortunately, Copycata and Mimicfina are masters of copying and find a way to get the parrots to tell them what to do to get back to Goop World. But, to their dismay, they find out they have to go back to the tiger exhibit! The only way to get past the tiger safely is to mimic one of its predators. Will the twins be able to use their talent for mimicking to get them out of the New York Zoo? Copycata and Mimicfina’s journey into the zoo will show kids when and how they can use their talents in the best possible way. The twins will need to stop pestering their friends and instead focus on the challenge in front of them if they want to escape the tiger. Will they be able to pull off the most realistic copy of their lives? Head on over to New York Zoo to find out! This kids podcast will help them practice prolonged focus while helping them tap into active listening. As little ones wander through the zoo with the twins, they will engage in imaginative play, broaden their horizons through travel, and develop a greater appreciation for animals and nature. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after this adventure to the zoo! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2021

The Behind the Story Series was designed to accompany the regular story episodes and provide more information about the places the goops travel to. While writing for Episodes 88 and 89, I not only found out so many interesting things about clocktowers, hunting, Switzerland, and Scotland, but I’ve also put together a few strategies that will help you tolerate waiting and practice active listening. Are you curious to find out what I learned? If you haven’t already listened to episodes 88 and 89, pause this and go listen to them right now, otherwise you might be in for some spoilers. If you have any questions you would like me to answer in a future episode visit gooptales.com and let me know. Tag us @GoopTales on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/neverlissen If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Neverlissen visits in Scotland look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! One day at sunset, Neverlissen is supposed to meet his friends Copycata and Mimicfina in the woods, but he wasn’t listening when they said to go to the north side, and he ends up on the south side! He falls through a never-ending hole in the ground that drops him on the island of Islay in Scotland. There, his fox hat, Madra Rua, comes alive and helps guide him when he senses danger. Unfortunately, Neverlissen gets lost in his thoughts and forgets to listen to Madra Rua’s warnings. He wanders into a dangerous area, where he gets caught in a hunter’s trap that leaves him hanging from a tree! Neverlissen will need to listen to each and every sound if he wants to escape the trap and find Madra Rua again. Will he finally be able to tune into his sense of hearing to get himself out of this mess? Neverlissen’s adventure in Islay, Scotland will show kids why it’s so important to practice listening. Neverlissen will need to develop this skill if he wants to find his beloved fox hat and get back home. Will he be able to pull himself out of his imagination long enough to listen to the world around him? Join him in Islay to find out! This kids podcast will help them practice prolonged focus while helping them practice active listening. As little ones roam through Scotland with Neverlissen, they will engage in imaginative play, broaden their horizons through travel, and establish new play patterns. Kids won’t want to leave Goop World after seeing the wonders of Islay! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.  

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/impatienta If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Impatienta visits in Switzerland look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! On a beautiful May day, Impatienta goes to a treehouse with an amazing view of Goop World to meet her friend Neverlissen. Unfortunately, Neverlissen is late, and as Impatienta stomps on the floorboards in frustration, she falls right through and into Bern, Switzerland! There, she quickly meets Chronus, the personification of time, at the Zytglogge, one of the most beautiful clocks in all of Europe. But Impatienta and Chronos aren’t the only ones at the clock. There’s also the Cheeky Fool and his bears, who want to find Impatienta and turn her into another of their minions! Impatienta needs to hide on top of a bell to stay away from the bears, but will she be patient enough to stay hidden long enough? Impatienta’s visit to Switzerland will help kids understand why time is so important and why they need to respect it. Impatienta will need to do just that if she wants to avoid the bears and get back home. Will she develop enough patience and listen to Chronos’ wise advice? Join her in Bern, Switzerland to see! This kids podcast will help them practice prolonged focus while teaching them how to tolerate waiting. As little ones discover Bern alongside Impatienta, they will engage in imaginative play, practice emotional regulation, and learn how to use their time wisely. Kids won’t want to leave Goop World after seeing the Zytglogge! To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2021

The Behind the Story Series was designed to accompany the regular story episodes and provide more information about the places the goops travel to. While writing for Episodes 86 & 87 - Moania and the Pyramid of the Moon and Knowitall and the Indonesian False Gharial, I found out so many interesting things about Indonesia, Mayan Culture, and Active Listening. Are you curious to find out what I learned? If you haven’t already listened to Episodes 86 & 87, pause this and go listen right now, otherwise, you might be in for some spoilers. If you have any questions you would like me to answer in a future episode visit gooptales.com and let me know. Tag us @GoopTales on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2021

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/knowitall If you want the little one to practice their reading skills while also seeing photos of the places Knowitall visits in Indonesia look up Goop Tales on Youtube. Rest assured we’ve taken every necessary precaution for the little one to watch safely, this fun video story is 100% made for children and is marked as such by Youtube! EPISODE SUMMARY One afternoon, Knowitall and his free Impatienta go to a magical library in Goop World. When Knowitall pretends to know the answer to something, a book sweeps down, scoops him up, and drops him into Tanjung Puting National Park in Indonesia! He lands in a dense forest, but he quickly meets a group of orangutans that help him get around. While playing with Mega, a baby orangutan, Knowitall gets lost and ends up next to a river, where a false gharial drags him into the water. The false gharial is strong, and Knowitall isn’t sure how to escape. The only solution he has is to ramble on about all the things he knows in an attempt to bore the false gharial. Will his knowledge be enough to save him? Knowitall’s adventure in Indonesia will help youngsters learn the importance of knowledge and education, as well as when you should share what you know. Knowitall will need to figure this out if he wants to make it back home. Will he have enough knowledge to annoy the false gharial and make his escape? Join him in Indonesia to find out! This small story for kids will help them practice active listening while teaching them how to manage their knowledge. As kids travel alongside Knowitall, they will expand their creative process, establish new play routines, and develop a greater appreciation for environmental conservation. Little ones won’t want to leave Goop World after experiencing the beauty of Tanjung Puting National Park. To create your own goop tales story, download the free goop story creation kit here.  If you enjoyed listening to this episode you can support us by leaving a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The algorithm really likes it when you do that.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2021