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Good Stories Podcast

Good Stories Podcast

Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let's go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!

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July 24, 2025

E31 - Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

Join us as we follow the cool and calculating Phileas Fogg around the world with his manservant and carpetbag full of money to win a wildly expensive wager. They travel by all means of conveyance, including steamers, coaches,...

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July 22, 2025

E30 - Pints with Jack Interview with Good Stories

We had such a fun time chatting about stories and books and podcasting in this interview with Mr David Bates -- one of the hosts from Pints with Jack -- an excellent podcast that celebrates all things CS Lewis. You can find a...

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July 17, 2025

E29 - The Magician's Nephew from CS Lewis' Narnia

You're invited to join our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast Today we dive into The Magician’s Nephew -- the creation story in C.S. Lewis’s wonderful Chronicles of Narnia series. This story has a li...

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July 13, 2025

E28 - War in Heaven by the Oddest Inkling: Charles Williams

Come join our Patreon family: https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast Murder mystery meets the Holy Grail - - and it's sitting quietly in a box in a little English parish church. In this episode, we dive into War in Heaven...

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July 11, 2025

Bonus Interview: Introducing David, Our EP

Meet Our Executive Producer -- David Gabrielson, EP In this special episode, while Stevie's out of town, I sit down with my favorite David -- who helps make this podcast happen. He may not be a big reader himself, but his sup...

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July 8, 2025

Bonus Short: A Crusades Primer

I’ve said before that Stephen is the kind of guy you can prompt at random — for instance, “Tell me everything you know about the First Crusade. Go!” — and somehow, he can actually do it. I (Jody) really envy his memory and h...

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"I recently found your podcast - I love listening to the two of you discuss the different books. The episodes are very interesting and i just want to say Thank you!!! Keep the episodes coming!!"

Susan | June 25, 2025

Wonderful Positive side of Literary Reviews

"My buddy Dave told me to check out this podcast and I’m sure glad I did! I love the positive reviews of literary masterpieces that also give some background on the “why” some seemingly arbitrary deta…"

Chicks Hate Me | June 6, 2025

My new favorite book hangout.

"Listening to Good Stories with Jody and Stephen feels like sitting down with friends after finishing a good book; thoughtful takes, honest opinions, and just the right amount of banter. They make boo…"

Android1785 | May 8, 2025

Delightful!

"Never thought a podcast would make me laugh and cry within the same hour - and in all the best ways. Thank you, and keep ‘em coming!"

Pjk | April 7, 2025

Well-named and welcome podcast!

"I am loving these episodes and I really want the hosts to keep them coming! The “good stories” are eclectic but always interesting and revealing of some combination of the good, the true, and the be…"

emewf | March 30, 2025

Good Stories is awesome!

"Great reviews on books I’ve never read but now must! It’s also a great learning tool about things one might not pick up on while reading. Looking forward to many more stories."

Cdasuesue | March 14, 2025

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"This podcast is a lovely place to become a reader of more thoughtful and inspiring stories. Jody and Stephen are great storytellers and relay just enough of the books to get you interested. A welcome…"

Mind the more! | March 16, 2025

Love it!

"This podcast gives me the feeling of truly experiencing each of these stories even if haven’t read them yet. It is such a fun and accessible blend of books, myths, history, and even philosophy and I …"

StoryaNon | March 25, 2025