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Father Bother

Jon Nathan Raby, Leon Perniciarofatherbother.podbean.com
Sick of the same bedtime stories? Join Leon and Nathan, two writers with young children, as they use silly characters and awful tropes to twist classic books into the perfect toddler tales.
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Episodes

E-I-E-I-Ohhhhhhhh (The Da Vinci Code)

Questions this week: What happened to all the quail? And how many times can we say "weird stuff" in an episode? Children's Book Review: Everyone Poops Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Jul 19, 202142 minEp. 14

Memory Lanes (The Remains of the Day)

Questions this week: How hard is it to avoid trademarks when making a children's book about toys? And has Anthony Hopkins been in any movie besides Silence of the Lambs? Children's Book Review: Good Night, Good Night Construction Site Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Jun 09, 202130 minEp. 13

The Free Balloon (The Awakening)

Questions this week: How many Adele lyrics can we fit into a single episode? And why did we think going on a bear hunt was a good idea? Children's Book Review: We're Going On A Bear Hunt Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

May 26, 202139 minEp. 12

I Don’t Want to Learn My Letters! (Catch-22)

Questions this week: how is a classroom like war? And did Farrah Fawcett really paint with her butt? Children's Book Review: Where the Wild Things Are Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

May 12, 202138 minEp. 11

Bellyache! (Invisible Man)

Questions this week: how does a bacterium find acceptance in the gut? And is Nathan's high pitched voice the scariest thing we've ever heard? Children's Book Review: Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Apr 28, 202142 minEp. 10

Jane Pear (Jane Eyre)

Questions this week: what does it take for a pear tree to grow? And why didn't we realize our calling as a Maroon 5 cover band sooner? Children's Book Review: Llama Llama Red Pajama Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Apr 14, 202135 minEp. 9

The Mattress With No Memory...Foam (The Bourne Identity)

Questions This Week: Where can a mattress go in Manhattan to find some good swiss cheese? And is sleuthiness a word? Children's Book Review: The Pout Pout Fish Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Mar 31, 202135 minEp. 8

Salamander Surprise! (The Great Gatsby)

Questions this week: Isn't The Great Gatsby just the worst? And whose gills are the prettiest of them all? Children's Book Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Mar 24, 202137 minEp. 7

Frankenstein Bubblegum (Frankenstein)

Questions this week: How much bubblegum does it take to fix a Volkswagen? And who does that wolf think he's fooling? Children's Book Review: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (Thanks for the rec, Kaitlyn!) Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Mar 17, 202135 minEp. 6

Juice’s Journey (The Grapes of Wrath)

Questions this week: Who brings a bear to show and tell? And why the heck did Elvira rap? Children's Book Review: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Mar 10, 202139 minEp. 5

Wing Fling (To Kill A Mockingbird)

Questions this week: Why are squirrels just the worst? And how many times can a secret inheritance switch hands? Children's Book Review: I Love You To The Moon and Back Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Mar 03, 202135 minEp. 4

Gerkin Ahab’s Quest for the Perfect Sandwich (Moby )

Questions this week: What does a pickle want and how does he get it? And how much talk is too much talk? Children's Book Review: Green Eggs and Ham Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Feb 24, 202133 minEp. 3

Go Away Big Brother! (1984)

Questions this week: What untimely fate awaits Kevin McAllister after Home Alone ends? And doesn't every children's book need a bucket full of rats? Children's Book Review: Good Night Moon Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Feb 17, 202134 minEp. 2

Hoof is in the Heart (Pride and Prejudice)

Questions this week: You know you're not supposed to flush baby wipes down the toilet, right? And what the is a bing cherry anyway? Children's Book Review: Miss Nelson is Gaslighting. Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother . And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!

Feb 10, 202132 minEp. 1
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