Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages

Episode: Dog King: All Bones About It
Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Amanda Walden
Writer: Daniel Hines

Episode Overview

This whimsical original tale features Dog King and his crew of quirky canine friends as they embark on a legendary heist: to find—and steal—a bone so big that a dog could sleep in it! Full of humor, teamwork, and imaginative hijinks, the story cleverly explores friendship, self-belief, and a good old-fashioned adventure, all tied up with memorable characters and catchy songs.

Key Discussion Points and Story Highlights

1. Introduction to Dog King and Friends

• Setting up the Lazy Afternoon:
  Dog King, described as a regal dog with a cardboard crown, is lounging with his assorted friends in the alley, all bored now that the kids are back at school.

  • “They were all lounging out…catching up, and the topic of conversation was advanced political theory in the media. Just kidding. It was bones.” (03:01)

• Tall Tales about Bones:
  The dogs swap stories about the biggest, best bones they’ve encountered—or heard about.

  • Dog King: tells of a long-lost, delicious bone from a hunter. (04:09)
  • Pickles (Chihuahua): boasts about a bone so big his family lived in it. (05:16)
  • Rex (the skeptic): claims there's "no bone that big." (05:33)

2. The Big Bet

• Challenge Issued:
  Pickles defends his story and makes a bet with Rex: if he can't prove the existence of a giant bone big enough to crawl into, Rex wins his cherished pink bike basket; if Pickles can, Rex will be his butler for a day.
  • Pickles: “Since I’m a handsome sweet prince and you’re a stinky liar, I think I win.” (06:10)
  • Dog King (concerned): “Pickles. Are you really sure you want to do this? I mean, you love that basket.” (06:54)

3. The Plan is Hatched

• Cranberry the Cat’s Scoop:
  Soft-spoken Cranberry (the cat) reveals she’s seen massive bones at the city museum on a school field trip—hinting at dinosaur bones. (07:53–08:12)

• Dog King’s Team Assembles:
  Deciding to steal the bone, Dog King recruits the perfect dog crew:

  • Runners: Led by Virginia Slick, a retired greyhound speedster. (10:41–12:45)
    • Virginia Slick: “One last race.” (12:42)
  • Pullers: The husky sisters, Snow and Angel, and other strong dogs.
    • Snow: “We just love to pull.” (15:41–15:50)
  • Diggers: Led by Footlong Frank, the town’s best (and most annoying, according to Pickles) Dachshund. (16:38–19:39)
  • The dogs’ unique personalities and comical banter make for vibrant character moments, especially in these recruiting scenes.

4. The Great Heist

• Operation Steal-the-Bone:
  The massive dog crew splits tasks, storming the city museum to distract humans and snatch the dinosaur bone (a T. Rex femur).

  • “Slick took off like a shot, running so fast she was a blur…” (21:45)
  • Security guard (panicking): “We've got wild dogs!” (22:17)
  • Pickles’ Daring Moment:
    The tiny chihuahua climbs the dinosaur skeleton to untangle the last rope, swinging Tarzan-style and narrowly escaping a fall, caught just in time by Dog King.
    • Luke: “Dude, that’s gnarly!” (24:45)
    • Dog King: “I’m coming buddy… Gotcha.” (25:39)

• The Getaway:
  The dogs haul the giant bone through town, tripping kids, ruining lawns, and causing chaos, but finally make it back to their turf.

  • “The giant bones scraped cars and ruined lawns and tripped kids, but finally they got it back...” (26:52)

5. The Secret Burial and the Cover-Up

• Quick Dig:
  Footlong Frank’s digging crew has a big hole ready; they bury the bone just before the humans (museum staff and police) arrive, who can only see “crazy dogs” rolling around and causing mischief in the field.
  • Museum human: “Where’s the bone? I told you the dogs didn’t take it.” (29:25)
  • Dog King: “Now stamp and roll!” (29:01)
• The humans walk away, baffled and unconvinced dogs could have been the culprits.

6. Resolution and Friendship

• Victory and Reconciliation:
  The dogs celebrate their coup, with even grumpy Rex giving credit to Pickles and stepping up to motivate the team’s final efforts.
  • Rex: “Pickles was right this whole time. And now we have a bone so big you can sleep in it…” (28:26)
  • A Kind Ending:
    • Rex (to Pickles): “I’m sorry I doubted you, Pickles.” (30:52)
    • Pickles: “You did help pull the bone and you got those lazy dogs moving… I guess you aren’t all bad.” (31:01)
    • For winning the bet, Pickles asks Rex to clean his beloved bike basket, not serve as butler all day. (31:04)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Pickles’ Insults and Wit:
  • “It's not my fault you have all the imagination of a dirty sock.” — Pickles (05:46)
  • “I once saw a Jack Russell dig so deep he popped out in Australia and came back chewing a kangaroo.” — Pickles (16:26)
• Big Heist Moment:
  • “Sweet Georgia Brown! Was I right or was I right? Just look at those bones.” — Pickles, on seeing the T. Rex skeleton (23:07)
• Teamwork and Friendship:
  • “We did it!” — Dog King, as the last human leaves and their secret is safe (30:14)
  • “All you have to do is clean my bike basket. I got it dirty from all that terrible digging.” — Pickles, forgiving Rex (31:04)

Important Timestamps

• 02:37: Introduction song for Dog King, setting the energetic tone.
• 04:09–06:22: Comedic exchange of legendary bone stories and the bet.
• 07:53–08:48: Cranberry tips off the gang about dinosaur bones at the museum.
• 10:41–12:45: Recruiting Virginia Slick, the retired racing greyhound.
• 15:14–15:59: Enlisting Snow and Angel, the enthusiastic husky sisters.
• 16:38–19:39: Reluctantly bringing in Footlong Frank, the ultimate digger.
• 21:20–25:39: The epic museum heist and Pickles’ heroics.
• 27:12–29:03: Digging and burying the bone just in time.
• 30:14–31:16: Team celebrates, Rex apologizes, and bet is playfully resolved.

Tone and Style

The tone is light-hearted, funny, and full of playful banter between the animal characters. There’s a gentle undertone of camaraderie, kindness, and believing in tall tales—with just enough mischievous behavior to make for an exciting adventure that younger listeners will love.

Summary

Dog King: All Bones About It is a rollicking, imaginative heist story for kids, starring a diverse group of dogs (and a clever cat!). Together, the crew overcomes skepticism, works as a team, and pulls off the impossible: stealing the world’s biggest bone from under the humans’ noses. With sharp dialogue, comic mishaps, and themes of friendship and forgiveness, it’s a perfect listen for bedtime or family drives—sure to make kids giggle and remind them of the power of friends and believing in the impossible.