Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.
Episodes
395 episodes
Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy
When Friday is stuck in transit at Geneva airport, she makes a deal with the Swiss authorities. She'll solve their robbery in exchange for a passport.
'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues to tell her version of the story of the Trojan War, in this episode the battle stops for the night, giving cunning Odysseus the chance to get up to some cunning mischief.
'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins resumes her telling of the Trojan War, this week she reveals what happened with King Menelaus (Helen of Troy's first husband) and Prince Paris (Helen of Troy's second husband) faced off on the battle field.
'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back.
'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back.
'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one.
'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites.
'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign.
The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters
To celebrate the release of my new book 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins' this weeks episode is a recording of the dedication, introduction and first chapter from the book. This book was inspired by stories from this podc...
'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when the first Greek soldier set foot on the shore of Troy. Her distant relative, Odysseus was involved so it did not go as expected.
The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael learns about bushrangers at school, Nanny Piggins is shocked to learn that her distant relative, Ned Kelly is only remembered as a bushranger, so she tells the children what really happened.
'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains the origin of vampire mythology, and how it involved a distant relative of hers.
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2
This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. It tells the story of how she first met her brother, Boris when he was a tiny bear cub, newly kidnapped by the Ringmaster.
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1
This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story', telling the story of how Nanny Piggins and Boris the Ballet Dancing Bear first met. If you like it the whole books is available as an audiobook through all the usual aud...
'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children's school friend, Samson Wallace gets an unfortunate haircut, Nanny Piggins tells them the story of the original Samson from the Ancient Mythology Days and how her own relative played a part in his downfall.
'The Legend of Bigfoot' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Boris comes home in tears because a six year old mistook him for Bigfoot, Nanny Piggins explains the connection between the infamous Abominable Snowman and the early attempts to climb Mount Everest. Spoiler alert - one of her distant relat...
'Achilles and the Gory Leg Injury' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the Greek army sets sail to attack Troy they put the most famous hero of the time in charge - Achilles. But he's only 15 and things don't go well.
'The Kidnapping of Helen of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins reveals what really happened to Helen of Troy, and the fact that Paris was only the second man to kidnap her. Theseus was a very naughty hero too.
Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Stolen Lunch
When Friday and Melanie go to the Morgan Library to help Ingrid, they stubled across a rumble in the lunch room. And not the stomach kind of rumble, the brawl kind of rumble.
'Alladin' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finally gets round to telling the children the story of Alladin and what really happened in that cave back in the Ancient Persian story days.
'The Legend of the Kraken' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains why it much more believable to say your homework was eaten by a Kraken than by a dog.
Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power
To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins 8, The Race to Power' by lovely publisher has graciously allowed me to play the first chapter of the audiobook on the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, you can download the rest of the...
'What Odin Did With His Wisdom' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odin swaps his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom, his first use of the wisdom is surprising. At least, it is the way Nanny Piggins tells it.