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Today’s brand new story is a high stakes thriller about the world’s greatest spy…pillow. Written by a 11 year old in Tennessee named Franklin.
Story Pirates
by Story Pirates · English · Kids & Family
The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind…
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