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Amanda Weldon (0:01)
Hello. Welcome to Stories Podcast. I'm your host, Amanda Weldon.
Daniel Hines (0:06)
Today's story is a throwback episode.
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Tune in to hear one of our classic stories from the archive that you might have missed the first time around. We have Stories Podcast merch, available@storiespodcast.com shop. We're also on cameo for all of your personalized video message needs. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram Stories Podcast if you send us a drawing of your favorite scene or character, we'll share it on our feed. Now, here's a word from our sponsors.
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Amanda Weldon (1:53)
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Amanda Weldon (1:56)
Monkey Mayhem Once upon a time, in a warm and sweaty jungle, there was a monkey who loved to play pranks. His name was Zane, and despite what everyone told him, he thought he was the funniest around. Isn't this hilarious? He'd say to his latest victim, like the tree frog he'd glued to the side of a hippo. No, it's not funny. No one likes it. They'd shout back. Whatever. You just can't take a joke, Zane would finally, inevitably say, and then he'd scamper back to his home. In those days, monkeys liked to be down low on the ground just as much as they liked the trees. So Zane lived in a dry little bush. It had prickers on the outside to keep the mean animals away, but inside it was soft and warm and cozy. Every day Zane would wake up and stretch his clever paws and long curling tail. He'd skip outside and see what kinds of mayhem he could cause in the jungle. Sometimes he'd put a stuffed rabbit on the end of the anaconda's tail, and the giant snake would chase itself in circles for hours. Other times he'd put the elephant's ears into a ponytail just out of reach of their trunk. The worst was probably when he'd knotted all the sleeping giraffes together so when they woke up, their necks were tangled up like a bowl of noodles. That bit of mayhem had taken a dozen animals the better part of a day to untangle, and they were all furious with Zane. That monkey has gone too far, croaked one of the giraffes, still suffering from a sore throat. He needs to be taught a lesson, added the anteater. The monkey had tricked him into eating a hive of bees not three days earlier. His long nose was still all stuffed and swollen. They went and yelled at Zane, but the monkey only scoffed. You just can't take a joke, he said. You wouldn't know funny if it flew down and made a nest in your hair. And then he turned and ran back to his bush to hide. This went on and on until one day a leopard named Sonora passed through their part of the jungle, and she was on her way back from a hunt where she hadn't caught anything except for fleas, so she was irritable and itchy. Ugh, my fur, she said to the jungle at large. I need help getting rid of these pests. Could anyone lend me a paw? This might sound strange, but it was a pretty normal request in the jungle. There were little creepy crawlies pretty much everywhere, and it was expected you'd have a friend or two help you clean them off sometimes. Hey there, kitty cat, zane said, hanging down from a tree branch by his paw. I've got the cleverest paws in the whole jungle. He held up his hands, showing off his nimble fingers and opposable thumbs. I can get those fleas offa ya no problem, my thanks, kind monkey. Sonora said she hadn't met Zane before and didn't know about the mayhem he liked to cause. Where should I stand? Come right over here by this tree, the monkey said. He scampered down to a low limb that swung out near the ground. I'll get you flea free in no time. I see a bug. It's gone pop right in my mouth. Don't even worry your claws over it cause you've got Zane, the master Blaster. No faster. Flea disaster. Sanura chuckled and settled by the tree. She bristled the gold and black fur of her back so the monkey could easier see all the little bugs, and he started picking them out. True to his word, he was fast and thorough with his dexterous paws, and soon the leopard felt the itching fade away. Oh, thank you. She said when Zane had feasted on the final flea. I really appreciate all of your help. I feel so much better. No problemo, kitty cat, the monkey said. See ya later. Sanura rose to her feet, started to head off into the jungle, and felt a tug of pain. She was caught on something. She looked over her shoulder and snarled when she saw her tail. It had been tied in a knot around the tree. Hey. She shouted at the monkey. What did you do to me? Zane swung down in front of her, just out of reach and started to laugh. Oh man, you should see your face. Ah, I'm tied to a tree. Ha ha ha. It's a riot. Yeah, good joke. Now untie me. Sanura snarled. The knot was too tricky for her hunter's claws. Hey, don't get testy. Testy? You tied my beautiful tail to a tree and it was hilarious. Not my fault you can't take a joke. Take a joke. The leopard roared. You untie me right this instant. Zane started laughing again. Ha ha. Or what? Sanura lunged for him and was stopped short by her tied tail. Again she lashed out with a paw and still couldn't quite reach the monkey, who just laughed harder and harder. Let me free. Whatever, kitty cat, Zane said, walking away. You'll figure it out eventually. Get back here. She roared. Get back here. Come on. But he only walked away, his laughter fading into the forest. Now for a quick ad break. We'll be back with the rest of the story after this. If you'd like Stories Podcast and other favorite Kid Podcasts Ad Free.