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  <title>Dad’s stories</title>

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  <copyright>© 2026 Dad’s stories</copyright>
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  <itunes:author>Ben Lok</itunes:author>
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  <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Dad's Stories: Adventures for Little Ears</b></p><p>Every great childhood has a soundtrack of bedtime stories, car ride adventures, and quiet moments where imagination takes over. Dad's Stories is that soundtrack.</p><p>Created for little ones aged 2 to 9, Dad's Stories brings warm, gentle audio adventures designed to spark imagination, build a love of storytelling, and make the everyday feel just a little bit magical. Whether your child is a toddler discovering the world for the first time, a preschooler full of questions, or a big kid ready for their next adventure — there's a story here for them.</p><p>Every story is crafted with intention — age-appropriate worlds, carefully chosen vocabulary, and big emotions handled with warmth and intelligence. Whether it's a calming tale for bedtime or something delightfully silly for lunchtime, every episode meets your child exactly where they are. Feeding their imagination. Little minds quietly expanding, one story at a time.</p><p>No screens. No noise. Just a dad's voice, a cosy spot, and a story worth telling.</p><p><b>New stories every week.</b> Perfect for bedtime, car rides, and every quiet moment in between.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>The Hedgehog Marathon That Was Mostly Snacks</itunes:title>
    <title>The Hedgehog Marathon That Was Mostly Snacks</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's marathon training day in Mrs. Patterson's garden — or at least, that's the plan. Chip draws up a proper schedule, Chuck packs an extremely un-light bundle of running food, and Chewy ties leaves to his feet as faster shoes. What follows is one trip to the pond, a banana named Sir Yellowtop, a runaway gnome, and a finish line nobody expected. A warm and silly story about how going together matters more than going perfectly.

On Tuesday morning, Chip stood on an upside-down flowerpot with a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[It&apos;s marathon training day in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden — or at least, that&apos;s the plan. Chip draws up a proper schedule, Chuck packs an extremely un-light bundle of running food, and Chewy ties leaves to his feet as faster shoes. What follows is one trip to the pond, a banana named Sir Yellowtop, a runaway gnome, and a finish line nobody expected. A warm and silly story about how going together matters more than going perfectly.

On Tuesday morning, Chip stood on an upside-down flowerpot with a leaf in his paw and a very important look on his face. &quot;Today,&quot; Chip announced, &quot;we begin marathon training.&quot; Chuck blinked at him. &quot;What is a marathon?&quot; Chuck asked. Chewy rolled onto his back in the grass and waved one foot in the…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s marathon training day in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden — or at least, that&apos;s the plan. Chip draws up a proper schedule, Chuck packs an extremely un-light bundle of running food, and Chewy ties leaves to his feet as faster shoes. What follows is one trip to the pond, a banana named Sir Yellowtop, a runaway gnome, and a finish line nobody expected. A warm and silly story about how going together matters more than going perfectly.

On Tuesday morning, Chip stood on an upside-down flowerpot with a leaf in his paw and a very important look on his face. &quot;Today,&quot; Chip announced, &quot;we begin marathon training.&quot; Chuck blinked at him. &quot;What is a marathon?&quot; Chuck asked. Chewy rolled onto his back in the grass and waved one foot in the…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>689</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Friendship, Togetherness, Comedy, Fun, Silly, Appreciation</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Great Hedgehog Rugby Match</itunes:title>
    <title>The Great Hedgehog Rugby Match</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You don't have to be good at someone else's game — inventing your own is even better, especially when you play it with your best friends.

It was a sunny Wednesday morning in Hedgehogtown, and Chip, Chuck, and Chewy were walking down Maple Street when Chuck stopped dead in his tracks. "Look!" said Chuck, pressing his nose against the electronics shop window. On the big display TV, a bunch of enormous humans were running around a muddy…Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for more! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[You don&apos;t have to be good at someone else&apos;s game — inventing your own is even better, especially when you play it with your best friends.

It was a sunny Wednesday morning in Hedgehogtown, and Chip, Chuck, and Chewy were walking down Maple Street when Chuck stopped dead in his tracks. &quot;Look!&quot; said Chuck, pressing his nose against the electronics shop window. On the big display TV, a bunch of enormous humans were running around a muddy…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You don&apos;t have to be good at someone else&apos;s game — inventing your own is even better, especially when you play it with your best friends.

It was a sunny Wednesday morning in Hedgehogtown, and Chip, Chuck, and Chewy were walking down Maple Street when Chuck stopped dead in his tracks. &quot;Look!&quot; said Chuck, pressing his nose against the electronics shop window. On the big display TV, a bunch of enormous humans were running around a muddy…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>746</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Silly, Comedy, Fun, Togetherness, Friendship</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Hedgehog Shuffle</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chuck spots a dazzling dancer on a TV in a shop window and decides he absolutely must learn to dance. Back in Mrs. Patterson's garden, Chip takes charge of lessons — but spinning, dipping, and jumping all go hilariously wrong for the three little hedgehogs. When Mrs. Patterson brings out her radio and tells them to just move however the music makes them feel, the trio invents their very own dance: The Hedgehog Shuffle. A joyful reminder that the best way to do something is your own way, espec...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Chuck spots a dazzling dancer on a TV in a shop window and decides he absolutely must learn to dance. Back in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden, Chip takes charge of lessons — but spinning, dipping, and jumping all go hilariously wrong for the three little hedgehogs. When Mrs. Patterson brings out her radio and tells them to just move however the music makes them feel, the trio invents their very own dance: The Hedgehog Shuffle. A joyful reminder that the best way to do something is your own way, especially with your best friends beside you.

It all started on a Tuesday afternoon, when Chuck walked past the electronics shop on Maple Street. Now, the electronics shop had a big TV in the window. And on that big TV, a man in a sparkly purple shirt was dancing. And not just any dancing. This man was spinning and sliding and dipping and…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Chuck spots a dazzling dancer on a TV in a shop window and decides he absolutely must learn to dance. Back in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden, Chip takes charge of lessons — but spinning, dipping, and jumping all go hilariously wrong for the three little hedgehogs. When Mrs. Patterson brings out her radio and tells them to just move however the music makes them feel, the trio invents their very own dance: The Hedgehog Shuffle. A joyful reminder that the best way to do something is your own way, especially with your best friends beside you.

It all started on a Tuesday afternoon, when Chuck walked past the electronics shop on Maple Street. Now, the electronics shop had a big TV in the window. And on that big TV, a man in a sparkly purple shirt was dancing. And not just any dancing. This man was spinning and sliding and dipping and…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>559</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Togetherness, Fun, Silly, Comedy, Friendship</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Great Pancake Disaster</itunes:title>
    <title>The Great Pancake Disaster</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest things are the most wonderful, especially when shared with good friends

The trouble started when Chuck the hedgehog decided he was, in fact, an EXCELLENT cook. "I'm making breakfast!" Chuck announced to his friends Chip and Chewy. "And not just any breakfast. The most AMAZING, most INCREDIBLE, most DELICIOUS pancakes anyone has ever tasted!" Chip looked worried. This…Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for more! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest things are the most wonderful, especially when shared with good friends

The trouble started when Chuck the hedgehog decided he was, in fact, an EXCELLENT cook. &quot;I&apos;m making breakfast!&quot; Chuck announced to his friends Chip and Chewy. &quot;And not just any breakfast. The most AMAZING, most INCREDIBLE, most DELICIOUS pancakes anyone has ever tasted!&quot; Chip looked worried. This…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest things are the most wonderful, especially when shared with good friends

The trouble started when Chuck the hedgehog decided he was, in fact, an EXCELLENT cook. &quot;I&apos;m making breakfast!&quot; Chuck announced to his friends Chip and Chewy. &quot;And not just any breakfast. The most AMAZING, most INCREDIBLE, most DELICIOUS pancakes anyone has ever tasted!&quot; Chip looked worried. This…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Appreciation, Comedy, Friendship, Incongruity, Escalation, Role Reversal, Sound-Based Humor, Absurd Logic</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Home Improvement Heroes</itunes:title>
    <title>The Home Improvement Heroes</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes the best improvements are the ones that make you laugh and bring friends together

The trouble started when Chip the hedgehog was peeking over Mrs. Patterson's fence, watching her television through the window. On the screen, a cheerful human was transforming a dull room into something magnificent. "And now with just a few simple changes," the TV host announced, "your home can be…Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for more! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the best improvements are the ones that make you laugh and bring friends together

The trouble started when Chip the hedgehog was peeking over Mrs. Patterson&apos;s fence, watching her television through the window. On the screen, a cheerful human was transforming a dull room into something magnificent. &quot;And now with just a few simple changes,&quot; the TV host announced, &quot;your home can be…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes the best improvements are the ones that make you laugh and bring friends together

The trouble started when Chip the hedgehog was peeking over Mrs. Patterson&apos;s fence, watching her television through the window. On the screen, a cheerful human was transforming a dull room into something magnificent. &quot;And now with just a few simple changes,&quot; the TV host announced, &quot;your home can be…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>503</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Togetherness, Fun, Comedy, Creativity</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Great Hedgehogtown Mystery</itunes:title>
    <title>The Great Hedgehogtown Mystery</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of us, and it's okay to laugh at our mistakes

The trouble started when Chuck found something VERY mysterious in Mrs. Patterson's garden. It was round. It was red. And it was absolutely, completely, one-hundred-percent impossible to figure out. "I," announced Chuck, puffing out his spiky chest, "am going to solve this mystery!" You see, Chuck…Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for more! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of us, and it&apos;s okay to laugh at our mistakes

The trouble started when Chuck found something VERY mysterious in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden. It was round. It was red. And it was absolutely, completely, one-hundred-percent impossible to figure out. &quot;I,&quot; announced Chuck, puffing out his spiky chest, &quot;am going to solve this mystery!&quot; You see, Chuck…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of us, and it&apos;s okay to laugh at our mistakes

The trouble started when Chuck found something VERY mysterious in Mrs. Patterson&apos;s garden. It was round. It was red. And it was absolutely, completely, one-hundred-percent impossible to figure out. &quot;I,&quot; announced Chuck, puffing out his spiky chest, &quot;am going to solve this mystery!&quot; You see, Chuck…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>464</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Chip Chuck and Chewy, Comedy, Friendship, Silly</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Secret of the Singing Stones</itunes:title>
    <title>The Secret of the Singing Stones</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The most wonderful discoveries come when curiosity is paired with patience and respect

The morning mist was just beginning to lift from Meadowbrook's rolling hills when Fiona Fox heard the most peculiar sound. She paused on her way to the babbling brook, her pointed ears twitching with curiosity. *Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling.* It wasn't the cheerful chime of the village wind chimes, nor…Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for more! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The most wonderful discoveries come when curiosity is paired with patience and respect

The morning mist was just beginning to lift from Meadowbrook&apos;s rolling hills when Fiona Fox heard the most peculiar sound. She paused on her way to the babbling brook, her pointed ears twitching with curiosity. *Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling.* It wasn&apos;t the cheerful chime of the village wind chimes, nor…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The most wonderful discoveries come when curiosity is paired with patience and respect

The morning mist was just beginning to lift from Meadowbrook&apos;s rolling hills when Fiona Fox heard the most peculiar sound. She paused on her way to the babbling brook, her pointed ears twitching with curiosity. *Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling.* It wasn&apos;t the cheerful chime of the village wind chimes, nor…<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2600000/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Subscribe for more!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Dad</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Meadowbrook Tales, curiosity, patience</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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