Tell Me An Old Captain Story!
Hi, my name is Bert Rock, and I am the creator of this podcast, which is a storytelling time for kids. It all started back during the pandemic, when we were all getting locked down, quarantined, wearing masks and washing our groceries. My best friends had a five year old son named Simon at the time, and a baby, Miles who was about a year old then. They were working from home, schooling from home and going bonkers from home. I lived a mile away did what I could to help out by taking Miles for walks in his stroller on my lunch breaks. After work, I'd take Simon to the pool in that crazy and challenging summer of 2020, and it was there that these stories were born. Simon and I had been playing pirates and sea monsters at the pool one day when he got tired of splashing around and asked me to tell him a story.
That day, I made up a story on the spot, with a character I called, "Old Captain," and now, every day since, Simon and his brother Miles will say to me, "Tell me an Old Captain story!" So here we are.
My goal is to have a new episode every week, though sometimes I may not, but rest assured, I am always working on original stories filled with whimsy, weirdness and fun, like the ones I tell Simon and Miles. I Hope you enjoy!
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Episodes
16 episodes
Old Captain and The Legend of The Blue Bear (part 2)
Simon quickly learns that strength isn’t noise or muscle—it’s care, patience, and the courage to build light when night presses in.
Old Captain and The Legend of The Blue Bear (part 1)
Old Captain, Simon, and Miles embark on a hiking adventure to discover the legends of Blue Bear Mountain, where ancient folklore suggests the mountain might actually be a giant hibernating bear.
Old Captain and The Lady in The Seashell (part 2)
Old Captain makes an unlikely friend in captivity. Meanwhile, in her shell prison, Meredril has discovered an unexpected freedom through dance and creates her own music with her voice echoing through the spiraling walls.
Old Captain and The Lady in The Seashell (part 1)
A mysterious shop, a beautiful voice trapped in a seashell, and a love story that defies nature itself. When Old Captain stumbles upon "Worldly Wares and Wiles," he discovers more than dusty relics and ancient artifacts—he finds a tale th...
Old Captain and Eel of the Moon
Old Captain sees things a little differently when he makes friends with someone that is out of this world! Season 1 final episode. Thanks so much for listening, and check back in September for season 2!
Old Captain and The Wolf of Winter
Old Captain and his friends help a special forest friend to find their way home.
Old Captain and the Curse of The Man-Fish (part 4)
The conclusion of the Curse of the Man-Fish.
Old Captain and the Curse of The Man-Fish (part 3)
Old Captain and his friends meet the thief of the Heart of the River. Miles' magic makes a big impression!
Old Captain and The Curse of The Man-Fish (part 2)
Miles and Old Captain continue on their quest to help the Man-Fish.
Old Captain and The Curse of The Man-Fish (part 1)
Old Captain and Miles stumble upon a strange man in need of help!
Old Captain and The Narwhalian Knight
Old Captain and his friends make some new and exciting acquaintances in the Arctic.
Old Captain and The Deep Sea Dunk (part 2)
Old Captain and his friends help a sea creature and play a game of deep sea basketball!
Old Captain and The Deep Sea Dunk (part 1)
Old Captain, Simon and his little brother Miles discover some sea creatures up to a very interesting game.
Old Captain and The Tarantula Hawk
Old Captain and his friend Simon make some very unusual friends.
