Three Detail Stories

Light, Robot, Basketball

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 -0700

We have a special double story episode for you, and an announcement. This will be our very last episode. While it's been a blast making these stories, it's time to move on to other projects. We hope you find our audiobooks if you're craving more Three Detail Stories! In the meantime, this episode features a Halloween tale about a mysterious wizard, and a story about an arrogant robot with a crucial flaw that changes the way everyone sees him.

Merry Christmas!

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Happy holidays from our family to yours! This story takes listeners on a wacky adventure. A little boy asks for the gift of visiting Santa at the North Pole and gets a peach instead. Only this is no ordinary peach! This story is from our new Holiday Collection. Stream the whole thing by asking your smart speaker to "play the album: Three Detail Stories: The Holiday Collection." (It's important to say "album" or she won't be able to find the correct collection." Or find it on retailer platforms here: https://geni.us/threedetailholiday If you're hungry for more stories, all 9 of our collections are available through smart speakers and anywhere you find music or audiobooks.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0800

One rainy Thanksgiving, three boys set out on an exploration while their parents are busy with preparations. Deep in a cave, they find an ancient message of feasts long, long ago. For more holiday stories, check out Three Detail Stories: The Holiday Collection!

Vampire, Seed, Button

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

Enjoy this year's brand new Halloween tale! Be careful what you plant in your garden. You never know what could end up growing, and emerging, just in time for trick or treating.

Find our special Halloween Collection here: https://geni.us/threedetailhalloween

Noodle, Brick, Apple Pudding

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Eight-year-old Itasca takes the reins this episode, telling her first Three Detail Story. It's about a family who goes camping almost every weekend. Just one problem. The three kids are over it. How will they break the news to Mom and Dad?

Rooster, Magic, Treasure Box

Fri, 31 May 2024 13:00:00 -0700

A pair of magicians team up for the biggest trick of their lives. To this day no one knows how they pulled it off. What's your theory?

Find out more about the show and our audiobooks at our website: https://www.threedetailstories.com/

Tree Stump, Button, Microphone

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:00 -0700

A little girl is convinced there is an intelligent little animal living in the backyard tree stump. How she convinces her family of the same takes weeks of creative problem solving and hilarious trickery.

If you enjoy Three Detail Stories check out our audiobook collections.

Parachute, Skyscraper, Bouncy Ball

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

A girl who lives on the 100th floor of an apartment building is determined to find a way down to street level without using the elevator or stairs. Would you jump off a building if your friend handed you a parachute?!

For more information on the podcast and our audiobooks, check out our website, https://www.threedetailstories.com/

Earth Day Story: Shark, Boat, Mortar

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0700

A family struggles to cope with rapid sea level rise. Their seaside surf shack home becomes more like an aquarium every day. We will be celebrating Earth Day by picking garbage at local parks. Hope everyone is able to set aside a few minutes to honor Earth Day too. She needs our help!

Hair Tie, Juice, Headphones

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0700

A boy scores a first date with his longtime crush, but his nerves lead to a string of awkward conversations about logistics. Can he get the date to happen this year? Or is he doomed? A silly story that runs long, but it's worth it.

Craving more stories? Check out our audiobooks here: https://geni.us/threedetailaudiobooks

Sun, Mountains, Marshmallows

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0700

For a family who loves to watch the sun rise, it's a dark day in more ways than one when the sun refuses to come up! Between episodes be sure to check out our $5 audiobooks. Collect them all here: https://geni.us/threedetailaudiobooks

Smile, Ribbon, Red Panda

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0800

A red panda makes it his mission to prove that no one should ever be bored. Boredom? What's that? Ridiculous. Need more stories? Find our audiobooks on just about every retailer here: https://geni.us/threedetailaudiobooks

Gorilla, Sea Monster, Jellyfish

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0800

Some bored gorillas head to the beach, excited about seeing a sea monster, but there's a twist.

Pom-Pom, Book, Lamb

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0800

A girl suffering from stage fright is determined to be a cheerleader. She takes a scientific approach to developing bravery.

Feather, Petal, Orange

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0800

Animal friends must get creative when an Osprey loses all of its feathers in a flying accident. Find our Three Detail collections here: https://geni.us/threedetailaudiobooks

Seaweed, Rocket, Target

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0800

Two young entrepreneurs find a successful twist to the traditional lemonade stand.

Black Widow, Dog, Crab

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0800

An especially curious dog gets into trouble at the beach and forever after thinks spiders are tiny crabs.

Turtle, Bubbles, Policeman

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0800

A policeman gets a call about a "snapper" causing trouble on the highway.

Happy Halloween

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0700

Another story from our new Halloween collection. This story is called Fan, Wrapper, Pirate. A young boy comes face to face with the most feared pirate in the land, Captain Toe Bones. Find the full collection here: https://geni.us/threedetailhalloween

Costume, Spiderman, Jack-o-lantern

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700

It's Halloween mayhem when a little boy convinces his family it's October 31st two months early.
Find our new Halloween Collection of Three Detail Stories here: https://geni.us/threedetailhalloween

Bald Eagle, Sun, Bow and Arrow

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700

A simple dare between two bald eagles to fly straight up turns into a high-stakes cosmic odyssey.

Keychain, Cartwheel, Vacation

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0700

A young girl forgets how to have fun without toys. And then quickly re-learns that you don't need stuff to have a good time.

Ice Cream Cone, Coral, Town

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700

A clifftop town is so remote you have to walk in. Turns out things are more fun when everyone has to ditch their cars and enjoy the city by foot. But cliffs are not good for wobbly ice cream cones! How a boy goes the distance to save a stranger's treat.

Owl, Penguin, Ice

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

A snow storm pushes an owl all the way to the North Pole, where he finds a community of friends willing to forgive him for his faults.

Our new audiobook can be found here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories3

Feast, Contest, Fingernails

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0700

The winners of a strange competition in a small village face a problem. They can't stop declaring the other the "true" winner. This one's a nail biter!

Craving more stories? Find our audiobooks here.

Flag, Jacket, Beard

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0700

A boy's prank to keep putting his gerbil in his father's beard when he's sleeping backfires. If you're craving more stories after listening, find our latest audiobook on a variety of platforms here.

Monster, Ball of Yarn, Target

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700

A monster gains some friends with sage advice like, "hey, keeping a butterfly on a leash isn't nice!"

Find our third audiobook collection here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories3
Find all three here: https://geni.us/threedetailaudiobooks

Museum, Paint Brush, Quarter

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

A painter loves to give away his art for just a quarter. But he runs into problems when collectors want to make money off him. This episode coincides with the release of our latest audiobook collection. Check out Three Detail Stories Volume 3 here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories3

Turtle, Blanket, Dog

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0700

Ever tried to fit in by doing exactly what everyone else is doing? A turtle gives a sunbathing dog some food for thought.

German Shepherd, Dentist, Robin

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

A lost dog badly needs a dentist and finds much more than a good hygienist.

Popsicle, Watermelon Seed, Lobster

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0700

A small town holds a popsicle making contest. Big personalities and incredible flavors collide.

Aftershave, Fish, Mommy and Daddy

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Hear the story of how Wiggles the fish persuades Scratch the cat into shaving all his hair off so he can try his paw at swimming.

Cat, Dog, Skeleton

Sun, 28 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Sophia from Castro Valley suggests this week's details. A competition between a cat and dog doesn't go how onlookers would expect.

Tiger, Lily Pad, Daddy

Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:00 -0700

An adventurous toad likes to go on nighttime rambles. But his wits keep him out of trouble. Hear how he escapes a hungry tiger.

Raven's Feather, Chimpanzee, Pom-pom

Fri, 05 May 2023 15:00:00 -0700

A dramatic contest in the forest. All the birds show up for a challenge of speed and grace.

Craving more stories? Find our audiobooks here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories and https://geni.us/threedetailstories2

Great White Shark, Salt Cube, Dance Party

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0700

A business venture goes awry, but a brother and sister earn the admiration of a local surfer.

Race Car, Person, Ribbon

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0700

This week's story takes us to the race track. With Sheila behind the wheel, no one knows what to expect.

Squirrel, Plane, Fish

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0700

A thieving squirrel hightails it to new heights in our latest story.

Flower, Solar System, Astronaut

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0700

An astronaut is sent on a high-stakes mission to another solar system for a flower that may have the key to world peace.

Submarine, Booby Trap, Song

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0700

Sailors stuck on a submarine really want a dog. But when they try to catch one they end up with something quite unexpected.

Need more Three Detail Stories? Check out our audiobooks.

Paper Plate, Ocean, Rubber Band

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0700

This week, a story with a strong moral. A mother sits her kids down and makes the case for being environmental stewards of something her children have never even seen before.

Shipwreck, Chopstick, Tennis Racket

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0800

This week's story takes us to the mysterious depths of the ocean, where hordes of silver fish guard a shipwreck. If you are looking for our audiobooks, find Volume 1 here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories and Volume 2 here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories2

Lamb, Cord, Microphone

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0800

This week's episode takes us to a world-class circus act. The big reveal of the performer's name may have you giggling as hard as Itasca and River.

Eagle, Butterfly, Sheets

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0800

Daddy Dude spins a tale about nature, sharing, and gathering lots of advice before acting when you have a problem. If you're hungry for more Three Detail Stories, check out our brand new audiobook: https://geni.us/threedetailstories

Unicorn, Mermaid, Rainbow

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800

Daddy Dude takes on some very high profile details in this episode. Thanks to Eliza for the detail suggestions! Also, our first audiobook is live! Eleven stories and an hour of fun. Check it out here: https://geni.us/threedetailstories

Gymnast, Singer, Cook

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

This week is a guest episode all around. We have our first details suggested by a guest--cousin Aurelia phoning in all the way from Minnesota. Then later Auntie Leila, visiting from Portland, takes a stab at the Three Detail game. When the kids try to pull the wool over her eyes she rolls with it.

Cat, Crystal, Boat

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0800

This story is on the longer side but it's worth it! A girl with fractured vision is cured on a strange island inhabited only by cats. Pardon the congested breathing from River.

Clover, Hanger, Planet

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800

This week features a story about a brother and sister obsessed with space. The details are Clover, Hangar, Planet. Thanks for listening!

Dreamcatcher, Flag, Eye

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800

The kids pick the details, Daddy Dude spins the yarns. This week our stories are Dreamcather, Flag Eye and then Rainbow, Reindeer, Pom-pom.

Troll, Ghost, Bat

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0800

Welcome to our second episode! You know the deal: the kids choose the details, Daddy Dude spins the yarns. First up: Troll, Ghost, Bat. Then Bullseye, Slug, Robber. Happy New Year!

Rudolph, Bulldozer, Canoe

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0800

Welcome to Three Detail Stories! This inaugural episode includes the origin story of Three Detail Stories as well as two original stories designed by kids and told by Daddy Dude. First up is Rudolph, Bulldozer, Canoe. Second is Cement, Mouse, Wreath. Enjoy!