Stories From Now And Then
by Nicola Ward, Evan Wiebe
From the publisher
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes.
Good for
Collections Stories From Now And Then landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
Medium confidence · 11 detailed reviewsA decent number of detailed reviews to work from. Enough to spot patterns, not enough to be the last word. We summarise the 11 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 23 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop6
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- “I also have to give a shoutout to Nikola, the narrator; her British accent is wonderful to listen to.”
- “We love the stories, the calm narration and the old library.”
- Parents enjoy it too3
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- “Captain Blunderface is a fun addition for the grownup listening.”
- “Suitable for ages 2-99 - us parents enjoy it just as much!”
- Great for car rides2
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- “I infrequently have the pleasure of driving my granddaughters to school or with me on errands.”
- “How about stories from now until the car ride is over?!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop8
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- “They’re 11 and 5 years old, (6 years apart)but these stories always manage to capture their attention.”
- “We love the stories, the calm narration and the old library.”
- Original songs & music2
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- “I love the intro music that framing this podcast.”
- “Nicola & Evan have a true talent, and everything from the sweet theme song, to the insightful takeaways, every detail is impeccably thought out and performed.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- CalmingTop3
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- “We love the stories, the calm narration and the old library.”
- “Nicola’s voice is so calming.”
- Heartfelt2
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- “Really sweet to hear the little listeners getting shoutouts and story dedications too!”
- “Nicola & Evan have a true talent, and everything from the sweet theme song, to the insightful takeaways, every detail is impeccably thought out and performed.”
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
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About Stories From Now And Then
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Welcome to the Old Library, where real-life cousins Captain Blunderface and Nicola the Storyteller spin classic folk tales, bedtime stories, and true stories about real-life legends. Each episode runs 10-20 minutes. Perfect for curious kids ages 5-12 and parents at bedtime, car rides, and screen-free time. New episodes every week! Want a special shoutout for your children? Message us on Instagram @storiesfromnowandthen to get a story dedication. Creators: Nicola Ward & Evan Wiebe Website: storiesfromnowandthen.com Produced by Ocorda Sound ocorda.com
Parent reviews (23)
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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I like the voices and it’s calming to fall asleep to.
Im a good listener · Sep 2026
Great podcast
This is an amazing podcast I listen to it all night I especially love the sleeping beauty one
DUCK’D RL YT · Sep 2026
Ya
Ummm idk I don’t rlly like it I got kinda bored ngl I’ll give it a three
♤˚✧₊⁎Toast⁎⁺˳✧༚♤ · Sep 2026
Fun and widely varied G-rated stories for kids
I infrequently have the pleasure of driving my granddaughters to school or with me on errands. This podcast has become “our thing “ - it’s something they always look forward to when I drive them. They’re 11 and 5 years old, (6 years apart)but these stories always manage to capture their attention. As varied as fairy tales, folklore or the Savannah Bananas, “Stories from Now and Then” is a dependable, never crude, always delightful way to spend our drives. I also have to give a shoutout to Nikola, the narrator; her British accent is wonderful to listen to.
Decembee · Aug 2026
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Si Guy 16 · Aug 2026
Love this❤️
sooooooooooo calming.
ella123#$@SPY · Jul 2026
AI
Are you using AI to tell your stories? Her voice goes from American English to England English.
Vincent the dragon · Jul 2026
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Questions parents ask
What age is Stories From Now And Then for?
Stories From Now And Then is aimed at ages 5–12.
How long are Stories From Now And Then episodes?
Most episodes run about 15 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Stories From Now And Then any good?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, with 23 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is Stories From Now And Then appropriate for kids?
Stories From Now And Then is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as calming, heartfelt.
Where can I listen to Stories From Now And Then?
Stories From Now And Then is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Stories From Now And Then?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 6 of the 11 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Sylvia Earle - The Ocean Explorer
Oct 6, 2026 · 13 min
When a girl from New Jersey moves to Florida and falls in love with the ocean, one of the most impressive careers in to marine biology begins, in this true tale told by Nicola. Meanwhile, the Old Library crew did some exploring of their own. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The Velveteen Rabbit, Part 2
Sep 29, 2026 · 18 min
A little Velveteen Rabbit discovers how much of a difference love can make in the second half of this story, as told by Nicola. Deprecatus has more questions about haircuts. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The Velveteen Rabbit
Sep 23, 2026 · 15 min
A well-loved stuffy causes a stir among the other toys. Find out why Margery Williams' story remains so iconic in today's story as told by the amazing Nicola Ward! Meanwhile, Deprecatus just came back from a haircut. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The 12 Dancing Princesses
Sep 15, 2026 · 15 min
When princesses show up during the day with very very worn shoes and twinkles in their eyes, some people decide they need to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile Deprecatus has flexed his Barista skills at the Old Library. A classic folk tale from the Brothers Grimm. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The Leap-Frog
Sep 8, 2026 · 9 min
Join us for a classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen about a contest between a flea, a grasshopper, and a frog! Meanwhile, Cap' Blunderface wants to see a cat jump at least once. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The Elves And The Shoemaker
Sep 1, 2026 · 10 min
A shoemaker notices that some of his work is being done for him. So what does he do? Find out in today's story. Who could be sneaking around his shop? Meanwhile someone seems to have snuck around the old library a bit too. Join our newsletter at storiesfromnowandthen.com, and to follow along in our colouring book, check out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR. Stories From Now and Then is a collection of wonderful fairy tales, classic works, and true stories for curious kids and thoughtful parents, brought to you by real life cousins Nicola and Evan. Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Produced by: Ocorda Sound | ocorda.com
The Beatles!
Aug 25, 2026 · 18 min
All about four lads from Liverpool: John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and how they became the biggest band of all time. For this episode, all you need is Nicola... To spin the tale of how it all happened. Meanwhile, there's a lot you can do with a pile of hardcover books. Visit us on instagram @storiesfromnowandthen, or join our newsletter on storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
The Dragon Tamers, Part 4
Aug 19, 2026 · 19 min
We wrap our journey through Edith Nesbit's world of dragons today - thanks for listening along! And of course you'll get a cool dragon fact along with (courtesy of Baby Blunderface). Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
The Dragon Tamers, Part 3
Aug 15, 2026 · 14 min
We had a dragon in the picture, but now a new bad guy enters the chat? Uh oh. Hopefully John the Blacksmith can think of something. Meanwhile Baby Blunderface sends someone to fill in for a Dragon Fact. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
The Dragon Tamers, Part 2
Aug 11, 2026 · 12 min
In this classic folklore tale, John the Blacksmith cashes in on dragon-powered heating, collects profitable iron tears, and welcomes baby Johnny into a very weird household. Meanwhile Baby Blunderface has yet another amazing dragon fact. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
The Dragon Tamers
Aug 8, 2026 · 12 min
How would you feel if you were John the Blacksmith and YOU lived in an old castle with a dragon in it! A classic story from E. Nesbit. At the Old Library, Baby Blunderface has a dragon-related fact. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com
Caroline Herschel - The Girl Who Counted The Stars
Aug 1, 2026 · 18 min
An incredible recounting of astronomer Caroline Herschel's life; another in our series of wonderful true stories! Meanwhile ... someone is stopping by the Old Library. Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR Narrator: Nicola Ward Captain Blunderface: Evan Wiebe Professor Bloopernoggin: Adam Gellman Stories From Now and Then is Produced by Ocorda Sound, ocorda.com