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Welcome to Storybook Railroad. A podcast for parents, teachers, and everyone who loves the world of children's entertainment. Your hosts are Robin And The Giant. Robin MacBlane and Larry Whitler have worked together in broadcasting since 1990 interviewing thousands of authors, musicians, filmmakers, illustrators, etc. Heard on I-Heart Radio, Apple Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and Libsyn, Robin and Larry continue their radio legacy with Storybook Railroad.  We invite you to enjoy the ride!

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Jan 24, 2019

When one of the new students in Mrs. Bryant's sixth grade class told some incredible stories to the other students, about his life and his family, his classmates felt inferior and less accomplished. Mrs. Bryant noticed that the fibs the new student was telling were making the other students feel unimportant. Since it...


Jan 16, 2019

Joe Gurney lived a long and lonely life in the days when everybody was scurrying in the wild west to find gold. But Joe was different and never cared much for gold. In fact, Joe Gurney was most interested in why people spent so much time searching for gold. When Joe Gurney died the people of Cowtown found...


Jan 11, 2019

Two friends visit the Museum Of Natural History and take a ride into the distant, and not so distant, past. Their travels through time reveal the ways that humans have had an affect on the environment. The two children also learn how the lessons learned from those past mistakes have helped humanity realize that we...


Jan 6, 2019

In this bonus episode of Storybook Railroad, we visited the Gibsonton International Independent Showmen's Club Circus in Riverview, Florida. The circus is a fundraiser to benefit local charities. Everything was done by volunteers! All of the performers, musicians, clowns, box office workers, animal handlers, and even...


Jan 4, 2019

A young homeless puppy stumbles upon the home of an older and much more affluent dog. The friendship seems unlikely to the younger pup but the older, and wiser, dog knows the importance of being patient and gentle. In the end, it is love that levels the playing field. Written by Larry Whitler (The Giant) this...