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Story Pirates

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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 the stories… kids!
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Introducing a show about classic to contemporary "Black" movies and what makes them Black...or not. Your host, Jonathan McMillan and guests watch/rewatch movies and discuss the who, what, where, and why they are out aren't considered to be "Black" movies. Are they good movies or hood movies, or something in between? Who belongs on the Black actor/director Mt. Rushmore? Which actor(s) automatically make a movie "Black" if they're in it? Same for directors? Are there "Black" movies that aren't ...
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Have you ever had a very weird substitute teacher? How about a very weird substitute teacher who is a purple hot dog? That’s exactly what happens in today’s brand new story, by 9 year old Clara in Colorado. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscribing right in Apple…
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A seismic shift is reshaping the digital marketing landscape. While Fortune 500 companies race ahead with AI-powered marketing strategies, small and medium businesses risk being left in the dust. The data reveals a staggering reality: 91.5% of Fortune 500 companies have integrated AI into their marketing operations, while only 26% of SMBs have foll…
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Intel’s recent decision to transfer much of its global marketing organization to Accenture—replacing staff with AI-driven processes—marks a watershed moment for the marketing industry. For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the lesson is clear: if a $53 billion tech giant believes specialized AI partners are the fastest route to growth, sma…
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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Friday, July 18th @ 12pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on and hear it come to life on the podcast! Cr…
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Welcome to a world-shattering, must-be-heard-to-be-believed crossover episode between your two favorite podcasts: Story Pirates and Wow in the World! Featuring a brand new story by a 9 year old from Pennsylvania named Alice. Join Creator Club today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by visiting ⁠storypirates.com/creatorclub⁠, or subscrib…
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While Fortune 500 companies pour millions into AI marketing systems that are doubling their growth rates, a staggering 74% of small businesses remain trapped using outdated tactics that drain budgets without delivering results. This isn't just a technological shift—it's a competitive extinction event for businesses that fail to adapt quickly. Read …
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The Matthew & Rizzle Show is back after a busy, travel-filled start to June with a special guest, Johan of meme.com and Marble Cards. This week's show focuses on the recent NFC Summit held in Lisbon. Matthew provides his view of the summit from afar before getting a couple of boots-on-the-ground takes from Rizzle and Johan, both of whom traveled to…
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This case study examines how Purple Frog, a strategic marketing consultancy, revolutionized lead generation for StoraGrow through innovative "vibe coding" technology that delivered a 300% increase in lead volume and fundamentally transformed how self-storage prospects engage with competitive market analysis. Learn more: https://www.purplefrog.io/bl…
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The legal marketing world is buzzing with debates about AI SEO, with skeptics calling it just another marketing gimmick. Here's the uncomfortable truth: AI SEO is fundamentally excellent technical SEO – and that's precisely why most law firms are failing catastrophically in the new search landscape. Read more: https://www.purplefrog.io/blog/the-tru…
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Reddit's recent announcement of its AI-powered advertising suite marks a pivotal moment in the digital marketing landscape, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking competitive advantages in an increasingly complex advertising ecosystem. The social platform's introduction of "Community Intelligence" tools at the Cannes Lion…
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Small and medium-sized businesses investing in AI marketing face a critical challenge: proving return on investment. While 83% of marketers report increased efficiency from AI tools, only 34% of SMBs can accurately measure the financial impact of their AI marketing investments. This measurement gap isn't just an accounting problem—it's preventing S…
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Based on Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's latest insights and comprehensive market analysis, artificial intelligence usage is poised for explosive growth over the next year, with small and medium businesses emerging as unexpected leaders in this transformation. Read more: https://www.purplefrog.io/blog/the-ai-revolution-accelerates…
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Traditional search engine optimization strategies, once the cornerstone of digital visibility, are being challenged by the rise of AI-powered answer engines and generative search platforms that deliver direct answers rather than lists of links. Learn more: https://www.purplefrog.io/blog/ai-seo-revolution…
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Season finale, part 2. Nimene accidentally brings to life thousands of characters from different stories the Story Pirates have performed over the years. Featuring two new stories: “Traffic, a Nightmare,” a song about how long two kids had to sit in the car in order to reach the ice cream store, written by Jethro, an 8 year old from New York, and “…
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Season finale, part 1. The Story Pirates return to the Isle of Monsters to gather a rare substance they need to power the ship. Featuring two new stories: “Butt Rat,” a story about an unlikely superhero, written by Liliana and Oliver, two siblings from Nevada, and “Who Turned Out the Lights?”, a story about a dad who refuses to call a professional …
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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle are joined by the legendary crypto artist & onchain builder Josie Bellini. The trio kicks the show off by digging into all things Drifters, Josie's new Metaverse Avatar-focused 3D collectible project that is a related follow-up to her previous ongoing on-chain project, CyberBrokers. Drifters is set t…
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Eric discovers a mysterious book. Featuring two new stories: “The Ghost That Launched a Business,” a terrifying tale about entrepreneurship, written by Jesse, a 9 year old from the UK, and “Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig, Not the Famous Ancient Roman Dude, But This Rodent Thinks Otherwise,” a story about how our names sometimes shape who we are insi…
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The Story Pirates discover a castaway (Kyle Gordon) who is stranded on a deserted island with his only friend, Stick (also Kyle Gordon). Featuring two new stories: “Gerald the Wizard,” a story about the lowly servant to a zombie king who risks it all to save the kingdom, written by Beckham, a 14 year old from Utah, and “The Scaredy Ghost Cat,” the …
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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle reflect on last week's WIP Meetup, where Bay Backner curated a tour of DCL's Metaverse Fashion Week and mused on potential monetization approaches that may be behind this year's absolutely stacked in-world event calendar (which Bay, Kim, and their entire team are responsible for). We love you and e…
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On this week’s episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reminiscing about last week’s Afties with Sho. This leads to Matthew talking about his progression from touching grass over the weekend to contemplating smoking some as the markets begin to tank. The conversation takes a positive turn, however, as Matthew & Rizzle reflect on how, desp…
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Peter turns into a goose. Featuring two new stories: “The Spy Who Couldn’t Lie,” a story about a secret agent who fails to dissemble, written by Ezra, a 13 year old from Alabama, and “Dad Jokes Take Over the World,” a story about an affliction of unfunny humor that covers the globe, written by siblings Noah, age 13, and Amira, age 10, from Ontario.…
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It’s Gift Day! The holiday where you give gifts, get gifts and just sort of generally celebrate the idea of GIFTS! Featuring two new stories: “The Evil Bunny,” a story about the surprising origins of the Easter Bunny, written by Peter, a 13 year old from Massachusetts, and “20 Eucalyptus Leaves,” about an echidna who learns the value of collaborati…
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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle kick off the show by recapping OONA's appearance on last Thursday's (3/27) WIP Meetup. Next Matthew & Rizzle get into an unplanned praise fest for the purple app aka Farcaster. A recent article published in Wired covering Crypto The Game and mini apps like Farcade are two examples among many more t…
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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Thursday, April 24th @ 7pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on April 24th and hear it come to life on th…
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Rachel starts a book club! Featuring two new stories: “The Little Man Who Powers Your Washing Machine,” a song about surprising origin of everyone’s favorite domestic appliance, written by Annabelle, an 11 year old from the UK, and “Squirrel Times News Paper,” about a storied rodential journalistic institution facing an uncertain future, written by…
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In this week's episode of MARS, hosts Matthew and Rizzle begin by discussing their most recent digital art and collectible purchases. The conversation then shifts to the unique pace of digital interaction enabled by NFTs compared to coins, noting how NFTs facilitate a slower, more deliberate engagement. Next, Rizzle comments on the noticeable scarc…
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The Story Pirates celebrate the most popular and definitely well-known holiday of the year, Referee Day! Featuring two new stories: “My Dad’s Sneezes,” a story about a cataclysmic paternal sneeze that causes the entire town to take cover, written by Betty, a 10 year old from the UK, and “Floating Hair,” a story about a phantom hairpiece that tries …
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Announcing a special collaboration with the fantastic show Gabby’s Dollhouse! We’re looking for kid-written stories about “failing fantastically.” We'll choose one story to adapt for a special Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed bonus episode of the Story Pirates Podcast and EVERY story that’s submitted will get a personal, handwritten note of encouragement f…
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Grab a hotdog, put on a hat and get ready to sit around and wait for pitchers to warm up, because the Story Pirates have got baseball fever! Featuring two new stories: “The Throne That Blasted Off,” a story about a royal chair that travels into space to save the kingdom, written by Judah, an 8 year old from Michigan, and “The Book Worm,” about a ti…
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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle look back at the decade of events that transpired in crypto land over the last week. The first topic the two chatted about was none other than the announcement Makers Place made last week about their decision to end commercial operations. Pour one out for Makers Place. The conversation meanders into …
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Baby With a Mustache is adopted by a giant chihuahua (Britt Lower). Featuring two new stories: “The White Color Box,” a song about animals working together to solve a problem, featuring special guest Ana Egge and written by Bihaan, a 7 year old from Ontario, and “The Villain Who Couldn’t Villain,” a story about a villain who decides to seek out a h…
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Today’s bonus episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on Thursday, January 30th @ 7pm ET. Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session on January 30th and hear it come to life o…
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The Story Pirates become obsessed with a video game called Jellybean Simulator. Featuring two new stories, “Chicken Hat,” a story about a girl who decides to wear a certain hat…forever, written by Éowyn, a 10 year old from Oregon, and “Rock and Roll Dining Room,” a story about the world’s greatest rock band made out of furniture, written by a 12 ye…
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