Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

R.A. Spratt

<p>This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The silliness is ageless. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoy recording it. After years of being a children's author, typing away in my office with only my goldfish for company, I was bursting to tell my stories out-loud and with lots of silly voices! So please - sit back, get comfy and enjoy some amazing, some silly and some just plain ludicous tales direct from my imagination to you.</p>

  • 22 minutes 5 seconds
    'Odysseus and the Triumphant Return' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Odysseus is finally reunited with Penelope, and teaches all those naughty suitors a thing or two about the hardness of rock cake.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    10 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 29 seconds
    Romeo v Juliet - Book Launch Bonus Episode

    To celebrate the launch of my new book, ROMEO V JULIET I'm dropping an extract from the audiobook as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy it. The book is out now in paperback at bookstores and online as an audiobook and ebook.

    Here's one link but please support your local bookstore if possible... https://amzn.asia/d/0dhVrBf3

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    4 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 50 seconds
    'Odysseus Returns to Ithaca' as told by Nanny Piggins

    After 20 years away, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca. But everyone there thinks she is dead and will kill her if they find out she's not, so Odysseus has to disguise herself as a beggar before she can return to the palace.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    3 February 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 31 seconds
    'The Story of Hermes' as told by Nanny Piggins

    Nanny Piggins explains that before Hermes handbags there was a baby called Hermes, who was actually a god and a very naughty little boy - who invented the banjo.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    27 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 49 seconds
    'The Story of Lady Godiva' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

    Nanny Piggins explains the difference between Godiva chocolates and Lady Godiva the historical figure (hint - one of them was naked).

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    20 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 12 seconds
    'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins - holiday rerun

    Nanny Piggins explains what really went on with St George and the dragon all those years ago in the ancient story days.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    13 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 35 seconds
    'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun

    Nanny Piggins knows the real story about the Loch Ness Monster, because she just happens to be a distant relative from the McPiggins branch of the family.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    6 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 59 seconds
    'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2 - Holiday Rerun

    Nanny Piggins finishes the gripping tale of Joseph, his coat and his incredibly naughty brothers.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    31 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 37 seconds
    'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1 - Holiday Rerun

    Nanny Piggins tells the story of Joseph and his rainbow coat. NB. I will post the second part tomorrow as a bonus episode.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    30 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 54 seconds
    Nanny Piggins and the First Christmas - Holiday Rerun

    Nanny Piggins tells the children what really happened on the first Christmas, because it just so happens that one of her distant relatives was there at the time, in the stable in Bethlehem.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    23 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 43 seconds
    Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos - Holiday Rerun

    When Mr Green instructs Nanny Piggins to go down to the shopping centre to have their photo taken with Santa, things do not go smoothly. Nanny Piggins takes exception to Santa's business practises and decides to teach him a lesson, mainly about not underestimating fabulously dressed pigs.

    Hello, I’m R.A. Spratt and I want to welcome people joining us on the Yoto podcast platform. Now, if you’re new to the podcast here’s what you need to know. Most of the bedtime stories I tell are stand alone stories. But over the last year we’ve been dipping in and out of the epic story of Odysseus, the hero from Ancient Greek mythology. And this week I’m telling the second last installment. So, if you want to go back to the beginning and start from the first episode, The first episode –

    If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!

    Support the show

    For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt

    To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

    To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt

    To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

    16 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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