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Good Stories Podcast

Good Stories Podcast

Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let's go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!

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April 24, 2025

E15 - Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are hired to keep a man safe from a legendary family curse on the bleak moors of southwest England. They investigate a chilling tale -- a monstrous hound said to haunt the Baskerville family acro...

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April 17, 2025

E14 - Walter Mitty in 3 Flavors: The Quintessential Dreamer

In this episode we talk about the unforgettable stories of Walter Mitty -- in all its forms. We take a look at James Thurber’s original short story that's full of sharp humor; Danny Kaye’s imaginative 1947 adventure; then Be...

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April 10, 2025

E13 - Ender’s Game: Strategy & Survival

Meet Ender Wiggin – born to save humanity. In this episode, we talk about the compelling, high-stakes world of Ender’s Game . Written in the 1980s but looking ahead to Earth's future, this is a story of war games, manipulatio...

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April 3, 2025

E12 - All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

Step into the charming world of James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small ! In this episode, we explore the heartwarming tales of a country vet in the 1930s Yorkshire Dales. This book is full of humor, compassion, and unf...

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March 30, 2025

E11 - The Hero/Villain of Ancient Greece – Who Was Alcibiades?

Any history lovers out there? In this episode, we dive into the wild life of Alcibiades—Ancient Athens' most charming troublemaker. From his privileged childhood under the guidance of Socrates to his bold (and sometimes reckl...

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March 24, 2025

E10 - A Hobbit's Tale -- And Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

Tolkien reading day is tomorrow -- March 25th!! And to celebrate the author as well as our 10th episode, we are walking through Middle Earth side-by-side with Bilbo Baggins -- in the wonderful adventure of The Hobbit . It's a...

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Reviews

Delightful!

"Never thought a podcast would make me laugh and cry within the same hour - and in all the best ways. Thank you, and keep ‘em coming!"

Pjk | April 7, 2025

Well-named and welcome podcast!

"I am loving these episodes and I really want the hosts to keep them coming! The “good stories” are eclectic but always interesting and revealing of some combination of the good, the true, and the be…"

emewf | March 30, 2025

Promising

"If Jody and Stephen keep the rapport they have with each other, I think see this turn into an excellent podcast. I look forward to hearing what they have in store."

SARrunner | Feb. 25, 2025

Good Stories is awesome!

"Great reviews on books I’ve never read but now must! It’s also a great learning tool about things one might not pick up on while reading. Looking forward to many more stories."

Cdasuesue | March 14, 2025

Good Stories

"This podcast is a lovely place to become a reader of more thoughtful and inspiring stories. Jody and Stephen are great storytellers and relay just enough of the books to get you interested. A welcome…"

Mind the more! | March 16, 2025

Love it!

"This podcast gives me the feeling of truly experiencing each of these stories even if haven’t read them yet. It is such a fun and accessible blend of books, myths, history, and even philosophy and I …"

StoryaNon | March 25, 2025