Story Pirates The Grouchy Friends/The Girl Who Never Fell Asleep (feat. Jeff Hiller and Hannah Solow)
Feb 5, 2026
Jeff Hiller, comedian and actor, performs as a lively character in a pair of kid-written tales. Hear a musical about a grouchy horse and bear and a bedtime story about a mom’s wild sleep fixes. Funny performances, playful songs, and imaginative kid storytelling drive the fun in this installment.
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Child Author Performs With Assistive Device
- Dylan, a six-year-old using a special device to speak, wrote and introduced "The Grouchy Friends" musical story.
- The song shows a horse and bear clashing in the morning and ultimately bonding despite grouchiness.
Robot Peter Becomes 'Nugget' Over Snacks
- Peter meets his evil robot double at Lucky's and shows him snacks, rides, and t-shirts, turning him friendly and naming him Nugget.
- The robot briefly enjoys being human before resetting to factory settings after the water slide.
Weird Places Spark Connection
- The episode frames unusual places and experiences (a massive gas station) as catalysts for connection and play.
- Story Pirates use whimsical settings to reveal empathy and change in characters.
