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OR ... The Boy In The Yellow Tuxedo. Follow along for this incredibly fun and zany true story from the Old Library, where Deprecatus can apparently ... bake? Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Pardon us? Oh, you enjoy colouring? Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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Stories From Now And Then
Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe · Kids & Family · English
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-fre
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S1 · E39 · 8 Aug 2026 · 12 min
The Dragon Tamers
How would you feel if you were John the Blacksmith and YOU lived in an old castle with a dragon in it! A classic story from E. Nesbit. At the Old Library, Baby Blunderface has a dragon-related fact. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E38 · 1 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Caroline Herschel - The Girl Who Counted The Stars
An incredible recounting of astronomer Caroline Herschel's life; another in our series of wonderful true stories! Meanwhile ... someone is stopping by the Old Library. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Professor Bloopernoggin: Adam Gellman Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E37 · 25 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Robin Hood Turns Butcher
You asked for more Robin Hood stories, and we have delivered! Welcome back to the Old Library, or rather Sherwood Forest, for a winsome and mischievous adventure. Meanwhile Deprecatus has been up to some artistic endeavours. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E36 · 18 Jul 2026 · 13 min
Chytrá Horákyně (Clever Manka), Part 2
We are still in the wily world of Clever Manka! See how everything unfolds since our part one of this story, and how she handles the judge's challenge. Brought to you by the bungling Cap. Blunderface and the ever-suffering Deprecatus of course. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E35 · 11 Jul 2026 · 11 min
Chytrá Horákyně (Clever Manka)
Nicola takes us into the wily world of Manka and how she navigates some pretty intricate situations. Also a certain *ahem* captain didn't quite make it in time for this one, apparently! Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E33 · 27 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Momotaro, The Peach Boy
Nicola recounts the magical tale of Momotaro, the peach boy! Adapted from the age-old Japanese Folk Tale. Blunderface learns more about cats (doesn't he always?) Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Pardon us? Oh, you enjoy colouring? Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E32 · 20 Jun 2026 · 17 min
The Tortoise and the Hare, And Other Stories
Nicola spins some yarns from Aesop's Fables, such as the Tortoise and the Hare. Some you may know, some not! Meanwhile Deprecatus is getting a bit wordy at the OL. Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 8-15 minutes long, and perfect for kids (or kids at heart) ages 5-10. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E31 · 13 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Sleeping Beauty, Part 2
Tune in to the the magical, wonderful second half of Sleeping Beauty as told by Nicola, with some classic old library repartee between a Captain and a Cat. Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E30 · 6 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Sleeping Beauty
Enjoy an absolute classic fairy tale about a princess, an evil enchantress, and a really long nap, told by Nicola today! Meanwhile Deprecatus presses the "record" button a bit early. Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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S1 · E29 · 23 May 2026 · 21 min
Lionel Messi - The Boy Who Became the G.O.A.T.
Nicola takes us to Rosario, Argentina to bring us through the life of Lionel Messi, the soccer (or football) player who because arguably the greatest player ever! Meanwhile we find out a little bit more about Deprecatus. Stories From Now and Then is a short weekly calming kids podcast series of old, new and true stories perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or car rides. Episodes are 10-20 minutes long, perfect for ages 5-12. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
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