{"podcast":{"title":"The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids","slug":"the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759","podcast_index_feed_id":590759,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML4367050167","website_url":"http://www.thereadingbug.com/adventures","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/eafbefea-648f-11ee-a501-67c7bb4c65b5/image/3db44b1230b54616a841582e2585d333.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Brandon Savage","episode_count":267,"summary":"Love our podcast and bookstore? Get the app — available for Apple or Android. Go to thereadingbug.app 🌟 Let’s fly! ✨ The Reading Bug Podcast is a collection of original audio stories for kids, featuring immersive adventures, cozy bedtime stories, bite-sized story snacks, and curious science questions. Brought to life with original music and vivid storytelling, every episode is designed to help kids fall in love with stories, music, and learning. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, and bedtime! 🚗 📚 What listeners can explore: Reading Bug Adventures: Cinematic, two-part story journeys filled with music and listener participation. Lauren’s Little Bedtime Stories: Calming tales and gentle songs perfect for winding down. Story Snacks with The Book Worm: Short, immersive stories designed for quick listening and big imaginations. Fact Fly’s One Big Question: Fun, kid-friendly science discoveries answering curious “why?” questions. Every episode is proudly created, written, and produced by The Reading Bug, an award-winning, family-owned, independent children’s bookstore. Learn more at: readingbugadventures.com","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T22:20:37.365265+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759"},"episode":{"title":"Fact Fly: Why Do We Celebrate April Fool's Day?","slug":"fact-fly-why-do-we-celebrate-april-fool-s-day","published_at":"2026-03-26T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759/fact-fly-why-do-we-celebrate-april-fool-s-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759","url":"https://www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/superhero","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7533113641.mp3?updated=1774547926","summary":"The Fact Fly's One Big Question Why do we spend a whole day trying to trick our friends with paper fish and \"growing\" shoes? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly as they investigate the silly secrets behind April Fool’s Day! From ancient Roman festivals like Hilaria to a 200-year-old calendar mix-up that confused the entire world, this episode explores how a global tradition of \"foolery\" began. You’ll discover the science of the \"prediction error\" and how your brain uses a chemical called dopamine to turn a sudden surprise into a giant belly laugh. Whether it’s learning the history of the French \"April Fish\" or picking up tips from the \"Official Prank-Planner\" to become a kind and clever Curiosity Hero, this adventure reveals exactly why we celebrate the unexpected. Perfect for young pranksters, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good science-packed laugh!","meta_description":"The Fact Fly's One Big Question Why do we spend a whole day trying to trick our friends with paper fish and \"growing\" shoes? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1289,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759/episodes/fact-fly-why-do-we-celebrate-april-fool-s-day/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reading-bug-podcast-original-adventures-bedtime-stories-and-music-for-kids-590759/fact-fly-why-do-we-celebrate-april-fool-s-day.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}