When the Sun raced across the sky too fast, Maui decided it was time to fight back.

In this thrilling tale from Polynesian mythology, Maui — the clever and daring demigod — takes on the Sun itself. With nothing but a giant flax rope and a whole lot of courage, Maui sets out to slow the blazing Tama-nui-te-rā, so his people can enjoy longer days, dry their cloth, and cook their food before nightfall. But catching the Sun is no easy task…

Join Mili and Abby as they unravel one of Maui’s boldest feats, celebrate his creativity and determination, and wrap it all up with a fast-paced Lightning Round quiz.

✨ A myth about bravery, problem-solving, and how one hero made the world a little brighter — and longer.

A twisting maze. A terrifying monster. And one hero determined to change his city's fate.

In this epic myth from ancient Greece, we follow Prince Theseus of Athens as he travels to the island of Crete to face the dreaded Minotaur — a half-man, half-bull trapped deep in a dark labyrinth. With the help of Ariadne, a ball of thread, and his own cleverness and courage, Theseus takes on a challenge no one has ever survived... and fights to bring freedom back to his people.

Join Mili and Abby as they explore one of the most legendary adventures of all time — and stick around for the Lightning Round quiz at the end!

✨ A classic tale of bravery, brains, and the thread that guides us out of the dark.

In the very beginning, the world had only day — the sun never set, and the sky was always bright. But deep beneath the sea, in a world of cool darkness, night waited to be set free.

In this magical tale from Brazil’s Amazon region, we meet the daughter of the great Sea Spirit, who longs for rest and shade in the ever-bright land. When she asks for a piece of night to bring back, the Sea Spirit agrees — sealing it inside a coconut and entrusting it to three curious creatures. But when they can’t resist peeking inside too soon... the world is thrown into sudden darkness!

Join Mili and Abby as they follow this lush origin story through glowing forests, moonlit rivers, and the wisdom of a sea-born woman who teaches the world how to balance light and dark. And don’t forget the Lightning Round quiz at the end!

✨ A bedtime-ready story about balance, patience, curiosity, and how even night can be a beautiful gift.

In a time when the world was cold and dark, fire belonged only to the fierce Fire Beings who hid it atop a distant mountain. But one clever trickster had a plan to change that forever.

In this thrilling tale from the Shoshone people of North America, we follow Coyote as he risks everything to steal fire for all the creatures of the land. With the help of a team of animals — Eagle, Mountain Lion, Deer, Frog, and Turtle — he outruns danger, passes the flame, and sparks a gift that would warm the world for generations.

Join hosts Mili and Abby as they dive into this exciting origin story of fire, teamwork, cleverness, and courage. And don’t miss the Lightning Round quiz at the end!

✨ A tale of bravery, quick thinking, and the power of working together for the greater good.

A boy born from a peach. A band of ogres stealing from the people. And three animal friends who team up to save the day.

In this episode, we head to Japan to meet Momotaro, one of the country’s most beloved folk heroes. When he sets off to stop a group of greedy ogres on Ogre Island, he doesn’t go alone — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant join him on an unforgettable adventure powered by friendship, courage, and the best dumplings in all of Japan.

Join Mili and Abby as they explore the tale behind the peach-born warrior, uncover the values behind this story — like bravery, generosity, and teamwork — and wrap it all up with a high-energy Lightning Round quiz.

✨ A classic story of courage, kindness, and what it means to stand up for others — no matter how small you start.

What if all the world’s stories were locked away in a box... and a clever little spider had to outsmart giants, hornets, and even a fairy to set them free?

In this episode, we journey to Ghana, West Africa, to meet Anansi — the legendary trickster who uses brains over brawn to win the greatest treasure of all: the gift of storytelling. Along the way, we’ll climb up to the sky, meet fearsome creatures, and discover how one spider changed the world with his wits.

Join hosts Mili and Abby as they explore the story behind Anansi’s biggest heist, uncover the cultural roots of this beloved Ashanti tale, and wrap things up with a fun Lightning Round quiz.

✨ A tale about cleverness, courage, and why stories belong to everyone