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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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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia
April 28, 2026

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia

A boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb (yes, really!) gets dragged into a world he doesn’t believe in....and it doesn’t go well at first. Alongside his cousins, Lucy and Edmund, as well as the valiant Reepicheep, and King Caspia...

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The Giver by Lois Lowry
April 21, 2026

The Giver by Lois Lowry

In the wonderful book, The Giver by Lois Lowry, a young male named Jonas is Eleven, about to become a Twelve. And all seems well. There's structure, there's system, and he knows the rules. But when he's chosen to be the Rece...

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The Giant's Heart by George MacDonald
April 14, 2026

The Giant's Heart by George MacDonald

A strange and charming fairy tale about a giant who keeps his heart hidden outside his body. This tale has all the classic fairytale elements along with the bigger question of why would someone even want to keep their heart e...

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Alexander the Great from Plutarch's Parallel Lives
April 7, 2026

Alexander the Great from Plutarch's Parallel Lives

What makes a man “great”—his victories or his character? In this episode, we step into Plutarch’s account of Alexander the Great. And not just the conqueror of the known world at the time, but the complex, driven, and often c...

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The Princess Bride: S Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
March 31, 2026

The Princess Bride: S Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

Yes, it's a book! AND one of the best movies of all time. If you're familiar with the 1987 movie, the book has everything you love about the film but add in back story for several of the characters, including both the Spanish...

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Unlikely Heroes - Celebrating Tolkien Reading Day 2026
March 24, 2026

Unlikely Heroes - Celebrating Tolkien Reading Day 2026

Unexpected and wonderful characters with immense impact on the lives of those around them. We're happy to be celebrating Tolkien Reading Day, discussing some of the best unlikely heroes in the work of JRR Tolkien. If you're a...

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"I recently found your podcast - I love listening to the two of you discuss the different books. The episodes are very interesting and i just want to say Thank you!!! Keep the episodes coming!!"

Susan | June 25, 2025

Wonderful Positive side of Literary Reviews

"My buddy Dave told me to check out this podcast and I’m sure glad I did! I love the positive reviews of literary masterpieces that also give some background on the “why” some seemingly arbitrary deta…"

Chicks Hate Me | June 6, 2025

My new favorite book hangout.

"Listening to Good Stories with Jody and Stephen feels like sitting down with friends after finishing a good book; thoughtful takes, honest opinions, and just the right amount of banter. They make boo…"

Android1785 | May 8, 2025

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

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
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