Bear King & Bobo Chico Stories for Kids
Bear King & Bobo Chico Stories is an ad-free children’s podcast series narrated by author Bob Hastings. Episodes are about kindness, friendship, and overcoming uncertainty. Bear King is a friendly, knowledgeable talking bear who likes spending time and sharing gifts with his family and young friends. Bobo Chico is a talking river otter who is Bear King’s lovable, highly enthusiastic best friend. While on their adventures, Bear King and Bobo Chico meet many interesting people who help them overcome challenges and learn important, positive life lessons. Each story invites the listener to experience the familiar and also use their imagination. The series is set in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Portland, Oregon, home of the author and his family. Each story was inspired by his children and his grandsons, for whom the stories were originally written. His grand-nieces make appearances in later episodes. Author/Storyteller: Bob Hastings. Producer/Sound Engineer: Scott Whitney of PodWorx, Inc. Program Manager: Vicky Hastings. Musician: Scott Whitney. Artist: Jennifer Reynolds.
Bear King & Bobo Chico Stories for Kids
The Adventure of the Flying Squirrel [S1:E7]
In this children's podcast about kindess and friendship, Bear King meets Gabarret the Squirrel while bringing a picnic basket with balloons to Lair Bear’s new home. Bobo Chico ties his balloons to the basket, which begins to float away during a housewarming celebration. Both Gabarret and Bobo Chico drift over Portland, but are rescued by Loar and Roen flying their kites on Mt. Tabor.
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Special thanks to our producer, Scott Whitney of PodWorx.