Best Rhea Pechter Podcasts (2025)

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The Annual Bear Picnic: A Wandering Sleep Story 16:17

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7d ago16:17

16:17

Lavender wakes up from her Big Sleep with endless questions, mostly about the Annual Bear Picnic. When will it be? Will there be pie? And will her cousin Lilac be there? Mother Bear calmly answers some of the questions while leaving others open ended. Curl up in your den for this sweet story about a curious young bear cub, her loving mother, and th…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: The Hatmaker's Dilemma 13:17

14d ago13:17

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Gordon S. Mouseweather was born to make hats, and in time he became the most sought-after hatmaker in the region, known for his breathtaking custom designs. But despite his talent, his business is faltering. To make matters more challenging, he and his wife will be welcoming six mous…

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Career Night for Little Hedgehog: A Story for Kids 30:42

28d ago30:42

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Career Night is fast approaching at Little Hedgehog's school, and the children cannot wait! There's just one problem--in a remarkable coincidence, nearly all of the Career Night speakers are forced to cancel due to unrelated reasons. It is now up to the students to find replacement speakers to inspire the youths. Little Hedgehog and Bebe set out to…

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Chill Out on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids 34:19

1M ago34:19

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Lambden's town is in the middle of a heat wave. The students and teachers spend each school day in a kind of heat-induced trance, nodding off at their desks. There is little relief, but Lambden has a secret antidote: each night, he gets to board the delightfully chilly Sleep Train. This evening, he even intends to board early for a few extra minute…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Frog and Turtle - A Prequel 12:52

2M ago12:52

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. The studio spiders have strongly advised against ever writing a prequel, but unfortunately their advice came too late. This story features Frog from the "Frog and Salamander" stories, but takes place before they met. Frog befriends Turtle, another aspiring writer who lives near Worml…

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Mr. Beetle Takes a Bow: A Story for Kids 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Old Mr. Beetle's audience of young bugs has all but disappeared over a period of two weeks. It seems that his storytelling days may be coming to an end. Mr. Beetle tries to come to terms with this apparent reality. But is he correct in his assessment? Have the young bugs left him for good? You'll have to listen in to find out. If you LOVE THIS EPIS…

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A City Mouse Visits The Country: A Wandering Sleep Story 25:24

2M ago25:24

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Gus needs a break from the bustle of the city. Following the instructions given to him by his dear cousin Tenny, Gus journeys to a little-known bus stop and rides out to the countryside. Curl up in a cozy bucket and drift away with this peaceful tale. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime …

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Dorothy Joins A Book Club 12:05

3M ago12:05

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Dorothy sits under the shade of a tree with a thick book open on her lap and glasses sliding down her nose. She is the very picture of bookishness, and this image inspires another rabbit to invite Dorothy to join a book club. Dorothy accepts the invitation, but immediately doubts her…

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Bebe and the Spelling Bee: A Little Hedgehog Story 36:03

3M ago36:03

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It is Bebe's big moment. The class spelling bee is finally here, and once she wins it, she'll move on to the school-wide bee. Everything goes to plan until she discovers she will be up against a formidable (and familiar) opponent. Listen to find out whether Bebe rises to the challenge! If you LOVE THIS EPISODE, PLEASE SHARE IT! Thank you to CRYSTAL…

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Fly Away on the Sleep Hot Air Balloon: A Story for Kids 35:59

3M ago35:59

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Lambden is in the middle of an outrageously timed math test when he receives a cryptic message from the Sleep Crew. Later, in his bedroom, he is accosted by a Sleep Crew employee who has a specific vehicle in mind for him to board. Will Lambden go willingly? Or will he fight to board his beloved Sleep Train instead? You'll have to listen to find ou…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Brambleton's Unexpected Adventure 15:26

4M ago15:26

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Brambleton is cozy in his little hut--whittling the last piece of his new chess set--when his cousin, Delphine, bursts in to invite him on a new adventure. Brambleton ultimately says yes, but what exactly has he agreed to do? You'll have to listen to find out! Thank you to FIA and BA…

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Franklin the Cat's Unusual Hobby: A Story for Kids 27:02

4M ago27:02

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Franklin begins taking things apart when he is just three months old. It is easy to find interesting objects to deconstruct at the landfill where he lives with his family. But Franklin tires of being known as the odd cat with a strange hobby. He decides to make his home in the country, where he might find some peace and quiet, and keep his unusual …

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Mrs. Owl's Soup: A Story for Kids 32:23

4M ago32:23

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It is time for Mrs. Owl to go to bed. She's been out hunting all night and dawn is breaking out the window of her treehouse. But a wondrous idea seizes her and simply will not let go. She will make some soup--not a lot, just two bowls. But Mrs. Owl's soup does not come out exactly as she expects. Find out what happens in this endearing tale about a…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Mr. Opossum Goes On A Search 15:40

5M ago15:40

15:40

This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Mr. Opossum always had a talent for finding things. He built a successful acorn storage and retrieval business, which became popular among the forest squirrels. With success came complexity, and Mr. Opossum needed help to keep his shop open. He found Beverly, a warm-hearted senior ch…

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Leon's Adventure in the Snow: A Story for Kids 35:03

5M ago35:03

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Leon is a young wild hamster hibernating the winter away in an underground burrow alongside his enormous family. But when a tree branch crashes to the ground above his head, shaking the ground all around him, he wakes up and goes on a snowy adventure. But the winter world presents challenges Leon did not appreciate or expect. Listen to find out wha…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Little Hedgehog and the Snow Tunnel 13:02

5M ago13:02

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Little Hedgehog and Bebe are desperate for a snow night off from school, but there has been nary a snowflake in sight all winter. They have been throwing ice over their shoulders, tossing salt into their tea, and eating beetles at twilight...without success. Until one night, the snow…

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Little Hedgehog's New Year's Noon 2025: A Story for Kids 33:33

6M ago33:33

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HAPPY NEW YEAR'S NOON, EVERYBODY! Little Hedgehog cannot wait to implement a brand new rolling strategy this year, but there is just one teensy problem. She has come down with a case of the dreaded POLKA DOT EYE! What can this possibly have to do with the Annual Hedgehog Roll at New Year's Noon? You'll have to listen to find out. If you LOVE THIS E…

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Elvis and the Long Wait: A Wandering Sleep Story 18:21

6M ago18:21

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It is time for a peaceful night's sleep after a long day. Nestle in your bed and drift off to this sweet tale about an Old English Sheepdog named Elvis who has been waiting all day for his people to come home. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Pr…

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Mouse's New Recipe: A Story for Kids 28:18

6M ago28:18

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Mouse from "Mouse Bakes a Cake" is BACK! Specifically, he is back from his first semester of cooking school. After a series of mishaps, Mouse is questioning whether he will ever become a real chef. Still, in order to help his dear grandmother, Mouse volunteers to make a dish for the annual winter festival. With his best friend Larry's assistance, M…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: Herman Waits in Line 15:47

7M ago15:47

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Herman recently finished a beautiful, paw-crafted birdfeeder. He loves to sit in his little rocking chair and watch the birds. But he learns from his neighbor, Violetta, that one must have a permit to install a forest birdfeeder. Can this really be true? In order to keep his birdfeed…

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Little Hedgehog and the Babysitter: A Story for Kids 33:37

7M ago33:37

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Little Hedgehog and Bebe's new protégé, a dragonfly named Philomena, will be knocking on the burrow door at precisely 3:37 am. YAY! Yay. But their plans must change when a tiny, orderly babysitter appears at the burrow door, ready to care for the hedgehogs while Mr. Hedgehog attends a conference. Find out what happens in this mildly ridiculous tale…

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A Second Chance Ride on the Sleep Railroad: A Story for Kids 35:18

7M ago35:18

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Lambden expects to board the Sleep Train tonight for a five-course Dreamy Dinner. It will be enchanting! But things go awry once an unfamiliar sheep shows up beside him at an assembly featuring famed survivalist Bert Sheepwillis. Will Lambden get his five-course meal, or will he be relegated to another sleep vehicle that has gone through a difficul…

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PREMIUM PREVIEW: A Trip to the Midnight Market 17:13

8M ago17:13

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This is a preview of a story exclusive to Little Stories Premium. Rocky is a rambunctious young raccoon tasked with going to the midnight market to purchase items for his mother. It is the first time Rocky has had such an opportunity, and he wants to show how responsible he can be. Things get a little more complicated when Rocky's little sister tag…

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Rufus's First Halloween: A Story for Kids 32:22

8M ago32:22

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Rufus is a wiry terrier with a little whip of a tail who is taken out of the animal shelter and brought to a new home with the Lady and another dog, Frankie. It should be cause for major celebration...but Rufus is not sure who he can trust. Will Rufus move past his fears and embrace his new home? And what about this 'Halloween' thing Frankie keeps …

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Mr. Turtle's Treat Truck: A Story for Kids 33:27

8M ago33:27

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Mr. Turtle runs a treat truck, serving up flycicles in summer and marsh cider in winter to all the little pond creatures. But after 20 years, he has more aches and pains than he used to, and he worries that he has no one to pass his business to when he can no longer keep it up. Then a mysterious new competitor takes his parking spot and his custome…