Paws & Tales
by Paws & Tales
From the publisher
Find adventure, fun, and music in Wildwood! Journey into an exciting world where the truths of God's Word are shared by a cast of lovable animal characters and the lessons learned are entertaining and life-changing.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 177 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 177 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 305 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop9
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- “But the only thing that bothers me is when the voices keep changing.”
- “The narrator’s voice, Miss Harbour’s voice, and the storyline… two new voices to replace ones that we are so comfortable with and recognize immediately… And a storyline that we’…”
- Works at bedtime7
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- “Really fun and enjoyable especially on morning drives going to church or any time of the day or night, I’m sure it’d make a great bedtime story time too!!”
- “I don’t really like it and I can’t fall asleep to it I honestly think average boy is better”
- Kids ask to replay it6
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- “I ❤️ paws & tales but you keep making the same ones over and over!”
- “Please make more episodes were tired of listening to the same episodes over and over again thank you.”
- Parents enjoy it too5
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- “I think the actors have all grown up!”
- “The resources for me as a parent are so useful to help deepen our understanding of God’s message.”
- Great for car rides4
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- “We listen to it every car ride and it helps the kids get through the longer trips.”
- “We enjoy listening to paws and tails in the car when we go to school,long road trips, and when my kids go to bed.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop50
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- “Please continue to make episodes!!!😘🩵🥳🌸🤗 My fav character is Miss Harbour!”
- “Awesome moral values and Christian content in its overall storytelling.”
- Life lessons & values17
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- “Awesome moral values and Christian content in its overall storytelling.”
- “I love that they teach biblical values using a story.”
- Humor & silliness12
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- “🩵 And Gooz is ridiculous and funny!!”
- “Goose is my favorite character she is so funny !”
- Original songs & music10
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- “The songs are so much fun!”
- “I love it 🥰 it’s fun and funny and I love the songs 🎶🎵😄 and my favorite character is Gooz.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop12
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- “🩵 And Gooz is ridiculous and funny!!”
- “Goose is my favorite character she is so funny !”
- Educational11
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- “Please continue making more fun and learning.”
- “Super creative but also teaches great Biblical truths”
- Wholesome5
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- “It’s a good Christian podcast with lots of good stuff and it has so much it’s so clean.”
- “DUDE this is THE BEST podcast for kids it’s safe FOR kids it deserves its own movie!”
Who's actually listening
From the 9 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)3
- Early elementary (6-8)3
- Tweens (9-12)3
- Teens (13+)2
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About Paws & Tales
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Find adventure, fun, and music in Wildwood! Journey into an exciting world where the truths of God's Word are shared by a cast of lovable animal characters and the lessons learned are entertaining and life-changing. On the radio each week or in your podcast player app, Paws & Tales helps children grasp essential life lessons in a fun and memorable way.
Parent reviews (305)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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lol love 😜
The podcast is a bit boring and I don’t like it as much as I did. But it’s still entertaining and interesting so I still should listen to the podcast.
Naomi and David · Oct 2026
LLLOOOVVVEEE THIS
I love this podcast please make more episodes and put the old ones back on like Snake Oil
LLLOOVVEE Paws and tales · Sep 2026
Read This!
Ok, so I am so done with listening to this podcast for a while! 😠😡 It has been a few years since you have made more! I think the actors have all grown up! That is why! 😡🙂😒😝 And I have a solution, GET New ACTORS! PLEASE!? I need to know if the animals in Shadow Valley have escaped! Please!? Please!? Please!? Please!? Please!? Please!? Please!? Please!? Thank you all for reading this! 😌😄🙂🤩😉😊😎☺️😁 Bye!
Koala girl and Elena · Sep 2026
Greenland family
It’s a great podcast for kids and adults I love how it has a biblical perspective it’s the perfect podcast for kids!!! 💖🤩🤩🤩💖
Greenland family · Sep 2026
Loving it
U know u guys got so close to actually letting the creatures in shadow valley loose and i was so excited but know all u guys do i reruns and i would really appreciate it if u would make more pls
Mushroom man 425 · Sep 2026
Paws and tale 5 star review
My family loves this show.
love paws and tales 2.0 · Sep 2026
Paws and tails lover
I loooooooooove this podcast!!! Please continue to make episodes!!!😘🩵🥳🌸🤗 My fav character is Miss Harbour! 🩵 And Gooz is ridiculous and funny!! I looooovvvvveeee Ned 2! Please make a new episode!
Paris Graves · Sep 2026
Great Show!
We love all the episodes. Can you put all of the old ones back on Apple Podcasts please? Even the Goliath series from just a few months ago has been removed.
DJ_1776 · Sep 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 305 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
Is Paws & Tales any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 2,642 ratings, with 305 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Paws & Tales appropriate for kids?
Paws & Tales is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny, educational, wholesome.
Where can I listen to Paws & Tales?
Paws & Tales is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Paws & Tales?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 9 of the 177 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
20 to play, newest first
Shadow Valley, Part 1a
Oct 2, 2026
Paw Paw Chuck reveals the next chapter in the story of his life before coming to know Jesus. His reputation as Goliath grows as he viciously fights back bandits on Wild Mountain. But facing an ambush and certain death, he is given an offer too good to refuse - a chance to escape and be ruler over his own army – in a place called, “Shadow Valley!”
Goliath
Sep 25, 2026
Handyman, teacher, mentor and friend – Paw Paw Chuck is all of these things to the kids in the club. But will all that change when they find out who Paw Paw Chuck used to be?
The Truth About Truth
Sep 18, 2026
Staci makes a new friend that helps her understand that “truth speaks even when we don’t want it to.” That mysterious saying leads Staci to a discovery of how important it is to love the things God loves. Meanwhile C.J. has to face the truth himself when his new buddy reveals a dishonest streak!
The Problem with Purity, Part 2
Sep 11, 2026
C.J. befriends Saint Merrion, a member of “The Big White Church.” When she decides not to return to her strange church to spend every day of her life telling others about Jesus, C.J. helps Saint Merrion realize she has a lot to learn about the world she hopes to witness to. Together they discover that the purity of our heart is more important to God than just appearing to be godly on the outside.
The Problem with Purity, Part 1
Sep 4, 2026
Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. make a delivery to a local church in Pleasant Valley, a town that sounds like… well, a pleasant place to visit. But when the townspeople mockingly describe the members of the “Big White Church,” it doesn’t sound like any group of Christians Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. have ever heard of.
Let it Go, Let it Go, Let it Go
Aug 28, 2026
C.J. befriends a group of weak and pitiful creatures. He gets the surprise of his life when he discovers they don't want his help! Meanwhile, Tiffany learns that she has a terrible illness that can only be cured if she changes who she is from the inside out!
The Captain of My Destiny
Aug 21, 2026
Staci welcomes a new arrival to Wildwood and her whole world is turned upside down! Eunice McGruff convinces Staci that if you want anything in this world you have to make it happen for yourself. Staci likes what she hears, but is that what God tells us to do?
I’m Achan All Over
Aug 14, 2026
Ol’ Gus tells the Bible story of Achan, a man who disobeyed God and suffered for it. Meanwhile, Marsha’s food and blanket drive for the needy in Wildwood is coming together nicely. But when Marsha falls to temptation, she finds herself in Achan’s place!
C.J. Prospers
Aug 7, 2026
“It’s a battle between the ‘Have’s' and the ‘Have-Not’s!'” With his father making a lot of money working for Mr. Rockler, C.J. quickly finds himself on the outs with his jealous friends. New clothes, new privileges, even Tiffany thinks C.J. is okay now! When God told us to “weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice,” He didn’t mean we have to be happy for C.J., or did He?
Powers And Principalities
Jul 31, 2026
Mr. Rockler’s new railroad threatens to run right over The Fortress! Now the Club must band together to save it. They don’t know it yet, but the battle is for much more than just their clubhouse… it’s a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!
The Good Shepherd
Jul 24, 2026
C.J. and Ned are shepherds for a day! Really, how tough can it be? But when wolves plan an attack, C.J. and Ned learn first-hand it’s not as easy as it seems. Discover how our Good Shepherd cares for His sheep.
Grow Your Gifts
Jul 17, 2026
“It’s time for a spiritual workout!” C.J. and Gooz, each in their own way, try to use the gifts that God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures, they both vow to give up and never use them again! Find out how a little “gift exercise” will help keep you spiritually strong.