The Big Red Balloon Podcast
The Big Red Balloon is a family-friendly podcast featuring original fantasy and adventure stories for kids aged 10 and up, written and narrated by Australian children's author Paul Malone. Each episode takes young listeners on an unforgettable journey filled with brave heroes, mysterious villains, magical creatures, and exciting new worlds. From remote islands and hidden kingdoms to dragons, monsters, and epic quests, every story is designed to spark imagination and inspire a love of storytelling. Perfect as a bedtime story, for long car trips, quiet afternoons, or family listening time, these immersive audio adventures encourage creativity, curiosity, and active listening. If your child enjoys fantasy, adventure, mythology, or magical worlds, they'll find plenty to love aboard The Big Red Balloon. Learn more about Paul Malone by visiting his website: Paul Malone Author website url: https://www.paulmalone.at Season 1: Starting January 2026 Zombie Island The Aeronaut Calypso Doctor Dog Learning to Fly The Paper Cowboys Something About Edi Polgorous the Horrendous King of Sunset Poetry special (guest author) Night of the Sand People Ice Giants Sneak Peak for Season 2: Starting January 2027 Molly's Magic Garden Shadow Town
Episodes
A mysterious island. A one-eyed giant. An impossible escape.
When Mirri, Indigo, and Hadrik are captured by Polgorous the Horrendous, they must use all their skills—and a dash of magic—to outsmart one of the most feared creatures in ...
When spring finally arrives, Edi leaves a mountain village aboard the Felgistor Pedal Train, determined to build a new life far from the throne she abandoned. Disguised as a boy and hiding a dangerous secret, she soon discovers that courage...
Our story takes us to a winter music festival in Victor Harbor, where one small band gets the chance of a lifetime—just one song on stage. But when their signature paper cowboy hats go up in flames, everything starts to fall ...
On the longest wave of the Bay of Dreams, a young sailing apprentice tastes freedom—and meets a girl who feels like a myth come to life. Calypso is a story of thundering surf and twin moons, first love, a hint of magic, and the moments that stay with us long after the tide has turned.
Written and narrated by Australian children’s author Paul Malone, this immersive episode is perfect for listeners who love a blend of mys...
A daring hot air balloon adventure where apprentice aeronaut Elfi must face not only her fear of heights but also a terrible fire breathing dragon. Can she help master aeronaut Erlan Arkingskor ward off the dragon or will they go down in a ball of flames? Listen in to find out!
Written by Australian author Paul Malone, The Aeronaut was first published in The School Magazine (Australia), Touchdown imprint, July 2023.
Why paren...When two young adventurers seek food and shelter in a snow covered village in the middle of a mountain lake, it appears the village is abandoned. Or is it? Find out what happens when Edi and Boy discover that the only food to be eaten is their own brains if the zombies catch them!
Written and read by Australian children’s author Paul Malone, this spooky tale is perfect for brave young listeners who love action and suspense.
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