Lightcatchers Podcast: Stories for kids (and their adults)

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE "BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS." Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written, and narrated by Cody Kimmel (aka C.C. Kimmel). Sound design and mixing by Jonathon Roberts. Podcast produced by Dan Gummel in partnership with Gracebased and Gum Audio. Music written by Cody Kimmel, produced by Hannah Glavor, and mixed and mastered by Rhys Zacher. Go to www.bealightcatcher.com to support this ad-free podcast, download free coloring pages, and subscribe to Lightcatchers magazine.

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Episodes

Bob's Favorite Songs and a Special Announcement

Listen in as DJ Bob the Bad Pirate takes over the airwaves sharing his favorite songs from last season and his best friend LeRoy joins him to drop his new single. You can check out all the music here at the Lightcatchers band page. https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=Olj-PqAaRcijT0ZrAlCxOA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351 .... AND...... a very special announcement... SEASON 2 IS IN PRODUCTION!!! Follow along, support and get early access a...

May 07, 2026•15 min•Ep. 11

Leroy Needs A Friend - BONUS EPISODE! (Full Ep)

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Welcome to our special bonus episode for season 1! Leroy wakes up with a problem: he realizes he needs a friend. Hilarity ensues. Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free resources and join the lightcatche...

Nov 24, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Leroy Needs a Friend - Bonus Episode! (Trailer)

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Want to become a patron? Get the full bonus episode now, head over to www.bealightcatcher.com/join and you'll get instant access to the episode. To our current patrons: Thank you for supporting this show! We couldn't do it without you. Check your email, you should have an email from us with a link to the bonus episode. If you don't see it, send us an email: hello@bealightcatcher.com The bonus episode will release here on our feed the week of Th...

Nov 10, 2025•1 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Bob the Bad Pirate Fights the Seven-Headed Monster of the Seven Seas (Part 2)

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Part 2 of the Season 1 Finale! Bob, Zoe, Leroy and Loretta and the rest of the gang face off against the Seven Headed Monster of the Seven Seas! Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free resources and join ...

Oct 27, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Bob the Bad Pirate Fights the Seven-Headed Monster of the Seven Seas (Part 1)

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Part 1 of a 2 season finale, Bob, Zoey, and the crew go on an exciting adventure thanks to the help of some new friends they meet in Tortuga, Leroy and Loretta. Enjoying this show?? Please leave us a review and share it with your friends. It only takes a second and it helps us tremendously! Y ou can support the next seasons production, get that awesome lightcatchers magazine that all the cool kids at lunch are talking about, find other free res...

Oct 20, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Bob The Bad Pirate Meets Bob The Good Pirate.

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate meets his doppelgänger, Bob the Good Pirate. But something about Bob the Good Pirate seems just a little bit too good to be true! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy p...

Oct 13, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Bob the Bad Pirate Escapes the Bermuda Triangle

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob is trying to get to the Bahamas but the dreaded Bermuda Triangle is in the way! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcatchers is created, written...

Oct 06, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Bob the Bad Pirate Gets Captured!

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob's back is really itchy, but things take a turn when he and his crew get captured by a rival pirate gang! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Lightcat...

Sep 29, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Bob the Bad Pirate Accidentally Starts a War

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob decides that it's time do some cleaning on the ship, but chaos ensues when the crew over polishes the deck! Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pirate songs stuck in your head. Light...

Sep 22, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Bob the Bad Pirate Has a Strong Hankerin'

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate wakes up with a strong hankerin' for a burrito! Chaos and fun ensues as he finds himself squaring off with Captain Blackbeard. Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing along with your kids and getting catchy pira...

Sep 13, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Bob the Bad Pirate Finds the Island of Treasure

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE FOR BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS. Bob the Bad Pirate awoke with a feeling deep down in his shiveriest timbers that he was close to treasure. Can Bob lead his crew to success on the island of treasure, or will he hit a wall? Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. It’s perfect for parents looking for stories that explore topics like emotional intelligence, mental health, and hope. It’s also perfect if you like laughing ...

Aug 13, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Lightcatchers Trailer

Like the music?! Follow the lightcatchers band and get all the songs! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LaK1yeHlJOV1FP36rr7P?si=gXRj-HivTq-GxNQAHe3Lgg Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lightcatchers-band/1838044351

Aug 13, 2025•1 min

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