Tell Me An Old Captain Story!
Hi, my name is Bert Rock, and I am the creator of this podcast, which is a storytelling time for kids. It all started back during the pandemic, when we were all getting locked down, quarantined, wearing masks and washing our groceries. My best friends had a five year old son named Simon at the time, and a baby, Miles who was about a year old then. They were working from home, schooling from home and going bonkers from home. I lived a mile away did what I could to help out by taking Miles for walks in his stroller on my lunch breaks. After work, I'd take Simon to the pool in that crazy and challenging summer of 2020, and it was there that these stories were born. Simon and I had been playing pirates and sea monsters at the pool one day when he got tired of splashing around and asked me to tell him a story. That day, I made up a story on the spot, with a character I called, "Old Captain," and now, every day since, Simon and his brother Miles will say to me, "Tell me an Old Captain story!" So here we are. My goal is to have a new episode every week, though sometimes I may not, but rest assured, I am always working on original stories filled with whimsy, weirdness and fun, like the ones I tell Simon and Miles. I Hope you enjoy!
Episodes
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This is the very first Old Captain story I ever told the (then) five year old Simon. Now, five years and hundreds of stories later I am sharing this for other kids to enjoy! Thanks for listening!
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Old Captain and his friend Simon make some very unusual friends.
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A follow up to the first story, this is where Old Captain meets his new friend, the Albatross King!
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Old Captain, Simon and his little brother Miles discover some sea creatures up to a very interesting game.
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Old Captain and his friends help a sea creature and play a game of deep sea basketball!
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Old Captain and his friends make some new and exciting acquaintances in the Arctic.
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Old Captain and Miles stumble upon a strange man in need of help!
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Miles and Old Captain continue on their quest to help the Man-Fish.
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Old Captain and his friends meet the thief of the Heart of the River. Miles' magic makes a big impression!
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The conclusion of the Curse of the Man-Fish.
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Old Captain and his friends help a special forest friend to find their way home.
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Old Captain sees things a little differently when he makes friends with someone that is out of this world!
Season 1 final episode. Thanks so much for listening, and check back in September for season 2!
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A mysterious shop, a beautiful voice trapped in a seashell, and a love story that defies nature itself. When Old Captain stumbles upon "Worldly Wares and Wiles," he discovers more than dusty relics and ancient artifacts—he finds a tale that will consume him completely.
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Old Captain makes an unlikely friend in captivity. Meanwhile, in her shell prison, Meredril has discovered an unexpected freedom through dance and creates her own music with her voice echoing through the spiraling walls.
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Old Captain, Simon, and Miles embark on a hiking adventure to discover the legends of Blue Bear Mountain, where ancient folklore suggests the mountain might actually be a giant hibernating bear.
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Simon quickly learns that strength isn’t noise or muscle—it’s care, patience, and the courage to build light when night presses in.
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