Story Time
Comedians and improvisers David Miller and Michael Santell host Story Time, a comedy podcast that retells Bible stories, fairy tales, true stories, classic literature, ancient myths, and more with a humorous twist. Each episode presents a familiar or unfamiliar story in a fresh, comedic way. The show features original music by Scott Passarella and artwork by JetpackBraggin, with episodes archived by Lotan Bar-Ad.
Episodes
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 6 - Hail to the King (feat Ryan Curran)
Our adventure through the wasteland continues! Thomas David James has a new companion, reaches the outskirts of Vegas, and find themselves embroiled in a protection racket scheme all this week!Check out Ryan @curblin
Grimm Brothers FINALE
Somewhat unbelievably, we made it! Years in the making, Michael has finally reached the end of the compendium of Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Join us as we explore the final "children's legends," and David tries to come up with an overall lesson of their entire body of work!
The Boots of Buffalo Leather; The Golden Key; St Joseph in the Forest; The 12 Apostles
This is (almost) it! We have reached the home stretch of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, and David is beginning to really see a theme in these last stories...
The Iliad Pt. 15 - A Time To Mourn
This is it! We've finally reached the end of our Iliad journey and boy oh boy does it...end?? Join David and Michael on their quest for closure this week!
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 5 - Why Can't We Be Friends (feat. Ryan Curran)
The boys hit the dusty trail again, this time working on their hostage negotiation skills, among other things. But will David and Michael be fated to walk this road alone? Find out this week!
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 4 - Power to the People (feat. Ryan Curran)
The trek through the irradiated wastelands continues! Following the ghoulish space adventure, we head on in pursuit of Benny, the checker-suited man. What we find may be...shocking (assuming we can find the on switch)!Follow Ryan @curblin
The Iliad Pt. 14 - Funeral Games
The boys are back with the penultimate chapter in the Iliad, and after so much death and destruction everyone agrees it's time to let loose with some friendly competition. But will tempers and egos get the best of our warriors? Find out this week!
Old Rinkrank; The Crystal Ball; Maid Maleen
This week the boys work on their communication skills as Michael brings tales that were cut short last time due to technical difficulties. Strange towers, dumb men, and beauty standards abound, so remember: Maybe it's Maid Maleen!
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 3 - Accounting Errors (feat. Ryan Curran)
The Wasteland beckons! The boys continue their journey of survival and revenge across the irradiated wastes of Fallout New Vegas, led by our good friend Ryan Curran. Gangs, ghouls, and more await!
The Ear of Corn; The Gravemound
We getting ever closer to the end of the Brothers Grimm's collection of tales, but the journey is not without its dangers! The boys tempt fate (and their computer's health) trying to get this episode out to you!
The Iliad Pt. 13 - Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
It's the clash of the ages this week on Story Time! The greatest heroes and warriors finally face off, but not before some wacky racing antics! Who will survive? Pretending we don't know and it hasn't been prophesied to us a billion times already.
The Iliad Pt. 12 - A River's Son Threw It
It's a battle of the gods - literally! This week the gods decide now is the time to finally step into the Trojan war (as though they haven't HEAVILY been involved already). Plus - How do you fight a whole river? Find out this week!
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 2 - On The Road Again (feat. Ryan Curran)
Time to lace up your boots, dust off your bullet wound, and set off on an adventure of a lifetime! Ryan Curran joins again to narrate Michael and David's journey through the post apocalyptic wasteland in search of answers. Follow Ryan @curblin
The Drummer
Time for a tale that has everything... except for drumming I guess? Witches, wishes, weddings, and more!
The Iliad Pt. 11 - Achilles Kills These
It's been a long time coming, but the great Achilles finally enters the fray! It's a bloody one this week as the story of the Trojan War rages on!
The Mongoose; The Master Thief
After an unintended brief hiatus, we're back! The boys had some real life heavy stuff that kept us away, but we don't have time to get into all of that because we've got stories to tell! David tries to speed-run a fairy tale, followed by lessons in parenting that might not make a ton of sense. What fun!
Fallout New Vegas Pt. 1 - War Never Changes (feat. Ryan Curran)
It's the end of the world as we didn't know it this week! Special guest Ryan Curran joins us to tell the story of his favorite installment in the Fallout franchise, and there's almost too much to talk about! Mutants, robots, aliens, and of course gambling! Follow Ryan @curblin
The Iliad Pt. 10 - Time to Suit Up
The bear has been poked and today he... gets dressed? The Trojan War rages on, but not without some artistry - Not to mention a story about a puppy that might not be what you think!
The Hare and the Hedgehog; The Spindle, The Shuttle, and The Needle; The Crumbs on the Table
The boys are back and barreling ever closer to the end of Michael's big book of Grimm's brothers! First what feels like a twist on a classic tale...until it gets kinda dark. Then we keep the darkness rolling!
The Iliad Pt. 9 - Battle For a Dead Man
David is back with more Iliad, and today we suffer the brutal aftermath of last time's major character death. Honor, morale, and of course actual lives are on the line in this week's episode!
The True Bride
The boys are back after an unexpected hiatus with a tale of love, memory loss, and a wicked step-mom to boot!
The Iliad Pt. 8 - Poor Patroclus
The war is heating up! Fires blaze and gods rage as the war exacts a mighty cost on both sides, settings us up for the beginning of the end!
The Giant and the Tailor; The Nail; The Poor Boy in the Grave; The Peasant and the Devil
It's a grab bag of short stories! Dumb giants, lazy merchants, sad orphans, and clever peasants abound!
The Iliad Pt. 7 - Nap Attack
The clash of gods and men continues, but not before a brief sexy break! Plus, what happens if you stand next to a main character in battle? Probably nothing good!
Eve's Various Children; The Nix of the Millpond; The Little Folk's Presents
This week we get answers to why people are poor according to God, warnings about women in ponds, and examples of greed turned bad!
The Iliad Pt. 6 - Birds Are Uselss
The war rages on as the soldiers of Troy keep the Greeks on the backfoot, but can some help from an unexpected god turn the tides? Find out this week!
Master Pfriem (Master Cobbler's Awl); The Goose Girl at the Well
Happy Valentine's day! Michael has prepared two stories that admittedly don't really have anything to do with the holiday. First is the crankiest grump the Brothers Grimm could come up with, followed by a classic tale of rumor mills gone wild!
The Iliad Pt. 5 - Spy Nights and Bloody Fights
The war continues! A change of pace this week as some spy mission need to be carried out... of course followed by our usual terribly violent battles. May the gods grant you favor!
The Owl; The Moon; The Duration of Life; Death's Messenger
It's time for fairy tales and David is feeling very snarky today in response. We learn more about the "Grimm's Brothers Shared Universe" as well as a healthy serving of potential creation myths, capping it all off of course with an appearance from none other than Death himself!
The Iliad Pt. 4 - Sorry's Not Good Enough
It's time to return to ancient myth, as the battle between Greece and Troy continues! Gods get mad, people get dead, and feelings get hurt all this week!
Sharing Joy and Sorrow; The Willow Wren; The Flounder; The Bittern and the Hoopoe
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! The boys update their season count, discuss woodland politics, and unveil the ultra lesson for the week (and honestly, forever).
The Iliad Pt. 3 - Guest Friends Are Best Friends
The war for honor, glory, and mostly one pretty woman continues this week! The gods take a backseat to watch as the Greeks and Trojans do just fine killing each other without their help. Will anyone be able to stop the rampage of Diomedes?
The Griffin; The Hut in the Forest
This week Michael brings a tale that he says "has everything," and he's not wrong! Plus, Extreme Makeover: Peasant Home Edition!
The Iliad Pt. 2 - First Blood
The Trojan war kicks into high gear this week! The duel to settle the war wasn't ever settled, so it's time for murder and mayhem aplenty. How far will the gods go to influence the outcome of the war? How useful are nipples in battle? Who gets to keep the loot? Find out now!
Lazy Harry; Strong Hans; Lean Lisa
The Brothers Grimm shared universe comes together in todays tales of laziness, strength, bravery, and... Maybe not the greatest way to treat your wife. Justice for big light!
The Iliad Pt. 1 - This Means War
War is upon us! David throws Michael a curveball this week and takes us back to ancient times full of gods and heroes (and SO many boats). The beginning of one of the most timeless tales of war begins this week!
The Wise Servant; The Glass Coffin; The Peasant in Heaven
This week Michael brings in a tale while making some BIG claims about how good it is, but first we catch a little bit of sarcasm from the Brothers Grimm.
Dante's Inferno Pt. 3 - A Cold Day In Hell
In this extra-length episode we finish our trek through the underworld, and that's no lie! David and Michael strap in as we travel through the 8th and 9th circles of hell, and it's pretty grisly, but also fun! Hold on to your butts!
Snow White & Rose Red (plus some extra tales)
You thought it would never happen, but this week Michael brings an actual, full-length fairy tale featuring an actually famous character! PLUS David takes personal responsibility and gives unnecessary medical updates.
The Star Money; The Stolen Pennies; Brides on Trial; Odds and Ends; The Sparrow and His Four Children; The Tale of a Cockadoodle
Another cavalcade of tiny tales this week as David tries his best to learn something from each one. Ghost kids? Check. Bird preachers? Check. Dating tips? You know it.
Dante's Inferno Pt. 2 - Violence Begets Violence
Our tour through the underworld continues as David leads Michael through the remainder of the sixth and seventh circles of Hell. Learn which Pope was heretical, what happens to violent souls, and how to summon your own "monster of fraud!"**Content warning - This episode features heavy religious imagery and self-harm**
The Lord's Animals and the Devil's; The Beam; The Old Beggar Woman; The Three Sluggards; The Twelve Idle Servants; The Shepard Boy
Story overload! Michael brings David a plethora of Brothers Grimm tales and puts David to the test writing too many lessons. PLUS - see how confidently wrong Michael is when it comes to foreign royalty!
Dante's Inferno Pt. 1 - Abandon All Hope
Hells bells! David surprises Michael this week with a journey through the underworld. Michael learns where some of his favorite video game characters' names come from, what happens to unbaptized babies, and how terrible Florence is, just for starters! Let's get metal!
The Donkey; The Turnip; The Old Man Made Young Again
We return to pre-industrial Europe as we grow ever closer to the end of the Brothers Grimm! Unexpected themes pop up and Michael REFUSES to do a celebrity impression.PLUS! Anti-aging tips for from times past!
American Cryptids Pt. 4 - The West
After a few side-trips, the boys finally finish their journey across the creepy cryptids of the United States. We finally talk about Bigfoot, aliens, and of course, a spooky little dog.Follow along with the images here!https://photos.app.goo.gl/ynXk2YJ61XfsKsfo8
Knoist and His Three Sons; The Maid of Brakel; The Lambkin and the Little Fish; Simeli Mountain; Going A Traveling
We're absolutely overflowing with stories this week! Granted, some are small, but at least David also hates them! Brush your teeth and dive in as we make our way even closer to the end of the Brothers Grimm!
Leaks, Lights, and Long Trips ft. Mike Mathis
Mike Mathis returns with more news of the strange! He's got a lot to talk about since last he was here, and David and Michael are only too happy to let him! From UFO leaks to personal strange sightings to the underpinning consciousness of the universe, it's all here!Check out our friends at the Chilluminati Pod!https://chilluminatipod.fm/
Superman: Up in the Sky Pt. 2
David fights through some bad news this week to bring us the exciting and touching conclusion to Superman: Up in the Sky! Race against the Flash, confront your jerk side, and have a burger with Batman all in this exciting episode!Superman: Up in the Sky from creative team Tom King and Andy Kubert
Iron John, The Three Black Princesses, Domestic Servant
The boys are back and getting ever closer to finishing the tales from the Brothers Grimm! Learn the value of a child ($600), how not to look at women, and what to say to your man Cham!
Superman: Up in the Sky Pt.1
Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's one of David's favorite Superman stories! In celebration of the upcoming movie we're taking a journey all through the galaxy as only Supes can!From creative team Tom King and Andy Kubert
Brat Mitzvah (feat. Sydney Heller)
We hit the jackpot this week! It's time for a non-fiction Story Time as our friend Sydney Heller come on to tell us all about her Vegas bat mitzvah (note: we did not tell her this was what she would be talking about).Find Sydney on Youtube and Patreon @SydandOlivia!http://www.youtube.com/@SydAndOliviahttps://www.patreon.com/syd_and_olivia
The Fox and the Horse; The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces; The White Bride and the Black Bride
We're back with a vengeance! It's a triple tale treat today as Michael brings us more Brothers Grimm tales and David once again has FEELINGS about HORSES.*Note - Michael did in fact not send David the picture he said he took, so now no one gets to see it.
American Cryptids Pt. 3 - The Midwest
Our tour of the American Cryptid scene continues as we make our way through the great Midwest! Spooky worms, Dogmen, and crazy sounds abound in this week's episode!Follow along with the images of these Cryptids here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wt43kh8w14Z7QUBP6
The Crystal Buddha; The Pine Tree Lovers
It's time for a folk tale detour! We address a glaring oversight from our email past, and in the process get two great Japanese folk tales for today's stories! That's a win win!
American Cryptids Pt. 2 - The South
Our tour of weird and creepy America continues this week as we head down south (and southwest) for more cryptids! The Chupacabra, the Mothman, and many more await!Pictures of the Cryptids found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nu7jnAiaNqN5WXrp6
The Four Skillful Brothers; One Eye, Two Eyes, and Three Eyes
It's time for a double dose of fairy tales and for what may be the first time ever, Michael has chosen NOT to tell one! Everybody thank him for not telling us a garbage tale by listening to the ones that made the cut!
American Cryptids Pt. 1 - The Northeast
It's time to explore the creepy and mysterious creatures in our own (American) backyards! David brings the first region in his Cryptid tour, the northeast. Champ, Puckwudgies, The Dover Demon, and more!The pictures David shows Michael during he episode can be found here (they might not be in the right order in the album though so...good luck!):https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZTUU81PdbWzqVKu58
Ferdinand the Faithful; The Iron Stove
We're back with a "new" season of Story Time! In honor of that we're bringing Grimm's Brothers tales that at times sound...very familiar.
Animorphs FINALE: Pt. 54 - The Beginning
The time has finally arrived, and one way or another the war with the Yeerks will end today! Join the boys for the emotional conclusion to our much longer than expected series, The Animorphs. Who lives? Who dies? Who gets Cinnabons? Are you ready for it to be over? Too bad, it is!
The Old Woman in the Wood; The Three Brothers; The Devil and His Grandmother
It's a veritable checklist of fairy tale tropes! Michael brings in more Brothers Grimm, and they hit basically everything we've come to expect (and sometimes love)! Breaking and entering, inheritance conflicts, and we continue to expand on the devil's family tree!
Animorphs: The Ellimist Chronicles
The countdown to the end continues today with the penultimate book in the entire Animorphs series - The Ellimist Chronicles. We finally get answers to what the heck the seemingly all-powerful Ellimist's deal is, as well as the origins of his adversarial relationship with the terrifying Crayak! Plus - a tiny hint to what will happen in the last Animorphs book!
The Three Apprentices; Donkey Cabbages
It's time for a double serving of silliness! First Michael takes David on a magical road trip with friends, followed by a lesson in the power of...salad? All this episode!
Animorphs Pt. 53 - The Answer
The beginning of the end is here! All out war is upon our alien-fighting kids, and Jake has to make some of the hardest decisions yet. PLUS - We learn some details previously kept secret and David comes clean about perpetuating that deception! You can't miss this one!
The Willful Child; The Three Army Surgeons; The Seven Swabians
We're back after some minor technical difficulties! What better way to celebrate than with some wild fairy tales?
Animorphs Pt. 52 - The Sacrifice
The countdown to the end continues as David brings the last Ax centric book from the Animorphs! With lots going down following the public outing of the Yeerk invasion by the governor, the kids have to make a choice whether or not to cross a line they've long hesitated crossing and Ax himself must decide where is true loyalties lie...
The Cunning Little Tailor; The Bright Sun Brings It To Light; The Blue Light
It's a triple story day! Michael brings a few fairy tales- some good, some weird, and some possibly with the opposite of good morals.
Animorphs Pt. 51 - The Absolute
It's a new year, same alien invasion! This week the kids notice some suspicious military activity, and it all goes downhill from there! PLUS - David recounts one of his worst internet memories!
The Two Kings' Children
The holidays are upon us! To celebrate, the boys are doing nothing at all out of the ordinary as Michael brings another fairy tale to the show. David...has opinions on it, and Michael reveals the name of David's drag persona.
Animorphs Pt. 50 - The Ultimate
Things continue ramping up as we crest the last 5 books in the Animorphs series! After evacuating most of their families to the Hork-Bajir valley, tensions are running high, and the kids finally decide on a drastic measure to even the odds...
The Talking Cranberries; The Queer Little Baker
Better late than never! Michael brings David a couple Thanksgiving based tales of...dubious origin, and David couldn't be more thankful for them. Grab your favorite Thanksgiving loaf and jump in!
Animorphs Pt. 49 - The Diversion
The boys are back and diving into the next chapter of the Animorphs saga... and it is a doozy! The kids have always dreaded what would happen if the yeerks ever figure out they're human, and it looks like that might be close to happening! Don't miss the huge events taking place in this episode!
Pre-Show, The Show!
When is an episode not an episode? This week! The boys were feeling a little overwhelmed the past couple weeks and so spent what should have been their recording time just checking in with each other and talking for the first time in a couple weeks.
In this episode:
The Election
Getting a CPAP Machine
Disneyland
Aliens
Pokemon TCG Pocket (we had a LOT to say about this game apparently)
The Skillful Hunter
It's time for a treat-sized fairy tale featuring plenty of tricks! Giants, tiny dogs, and surprisingly down-to-earth princesses await!
The Book of Mormon - The Plan of Happiness (feat. Scott Brazee)
The boys are joined once again by resident fun-uncle Scott! Here to tell us the overall plan of the universe and our very souls...at least according to Joseph Smith. Join us as we find out where we came from and more importantly, where we'll end up!
Don't forget to follow Scott on Instagram @Scott.Milton
Animorphs Pt. 48 - The Return
David is back to tell the next chapter of The Animorphs and wouldn't you know it...David is back! Rachel faces her inner (and outer) demons as everybody's least favorite rat returns to exact revenge...But is there something more sinister waiting just under the surface?
The Two Travelers
Time for some travel tips, courtesy of The Brothers Grimm! How heavy is bread? What should you do with the water under a dying man? How do you pronounce foal? Answers to these questions and more!
Animorphs Pt. 47 - The Resistance
The countdown to the end continues as the Animorphs become aware of an immediate problem - The Hork-Bajir Valley has been compromised! PLUS - A Civil War era flashback!
The Book of Mormon Pt. 4 - The End? (feat. Scott Brazee)
It's the war to end all wars (until the next one)! Scott joins us to finish telling the story of the Book of Mormon, and like all good stories the end just leaves us with more questions!
Follow Scott on Instagram @Scott.Milton
The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat; The Jew Among Thorns
Get ready for a duo of...uh... questionable stories. David relates a little too much to the first, and feels VERY uncomfortable for the second. Just remember - STEREOTYPES ARE NO FUN
Animorphs Pt. 46 - The Deception
The final TEN Animorphs countdown has begun! Things really get out of hand this week as the kids and Ax are faced with the biggest scale problem they've yet encountered. When the dust settles, will the team's relationships survive?
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