Peter McNerney

Mentioned in 19 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Story Pirates Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

Episode Appearances

Story Pirates · May 14, 2026

Waffles/Belinda the Bobble

“Co-host participating in story analysis segment and story love discussion with Lee”

Children's creative writing and storytelling developmentNarrative structure and plot twists in children's literatureParental involvement in children's creative processes

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Story Pirates · May 7, 2026

Hair Hospital/The Real Reason Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct (feat. Hari Kondabolu)

“Co-host and head writer of Story Pirates podcast”

Children's creative writing and storytelling techniquesAbsurdist comedy writing and genre mashupsEmotional intelligence in children's narratives

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Story Pirates · Apr 16, 2026

Fashion Snail/My Impossible Vest (feat. Elyse Myers)

“Head writer and performer on Story Pirates; co-producer of episode”

Children's creative writing and storytellingSketch comedy performance and adaptationGuerrilla theater and activist performance art

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Story Pirates · Mar 26, 2026

Super Ant

“Head writer and co-producer who also performs in episodes and reads stories on the podcast”

Children's creative writing and storytellingCharacter development in fictionUnreliable narrators in storytelling

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Story Pirates · Feb 12, 2026

Alfred and the Broken Cup/Princess Lemon and the Tennis Tournament (feat. Kate Micucci)

“Co-host of Story Pirates podcast; head writer and contributor to episode content”

Children's Creative Writing EducationSketch Comedy Performance for KidsLive Theater Touring and Community Engagement

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Story Pirates · Feb 5, 2026

The Grouchy Friends/The Girl Who Never Fell Asleep (feat. Jeff Hiller and Hannah Solow)

“Head writer of Story Pirates; performs in episodes and contributes to story adaptation”

Children's creative writing and storytellingDigital education platforms for schoolsCharacter development in children's narratives

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Story Pirates · Jan 22, 2026

Penny the Multi-Talented Girl/Husbordes (feat. Glo Tavarez)

“Head writer of Story Pirates; appears as co-host and in comedic segments with Lee”

Children's Creative WritingSketch Comedy ProductionPodcast Live Touring

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Story Pirates · Jan 15, 2026

The Birthday Fiasco/The Backwards Hat

“Head writer and performer on Story Pirates podcast, reads and performs children's stories”

Children's Creative WritingPodcast Monetization StrategiesLive Event Touring

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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family · Jan 1, 2026

Smash Boom Best presents: Story Pirates

“Head writer of Story Pirates, performs character roles and conducts author interviews in Story Love segment”

Creative writing programs for childrenDigital education platforms for schoolsNonprofit educational models

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Story Pirates · Dec 25, 2025

Introducing: Smash Boom Best!

“Story Pirates performer debating for Team Hide & Seek; multiple-time Smash Boom Best participant”

Debate show format and structurePlayground games (Tag, Hide & Seek)Kids' podcast content production

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Story Pirates · Dec 18, 2025

The Ancient History of Mr. Lollypants and His 27 Tears

“Co-host and head writer of Story Pirates who reads and analyzes submitted children's stories”

Collaborative storytelling workshopsChildren's creative writing developmentNarrative genre conventions in youth media

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Story Pirates · Dec 11, 2025

The Horrible Pizza/Demons

“Head writer and performer on Story Pirates; participates in games and Story Love segment reading children's submissions”

Educational Media Funding ModelsChildren's Creative Writing InstructionNarrative Structure and Storytelling Techniques

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Story Pirates · Dec 4, 2025

Bob’s Impossible Pants/The Weird Inventor (feat. Matt Oberg)

“Head writer and performer on Story Pirates; participates in Story Love segment discussing children's stories”

Children's Creative WritingEducational Media Funding ModelsSketch Comedy Adaptation

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Story Pirates · Nov 6, 2025

The Bed/Do Not Disturb (feat. Alison Pill)

“Head writer and performer on Story Pirates”

Podcast industry economics and funding challengesEducational media for childrenDigital creative writing programs in schools

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Story Pirates · Oct 9, 2025

The Stinky Cheese

“Producer and performer on the episode”

Children's creative writing and storytellingPodcast production and audio adaptationLive entertainment touring for children's media

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Story Pirates · Oct 2, 2025

Nuclear Spaghetti

“Producer and performer in the Nuclear Spaghetti episode”

Picky eating in childrenParenting challenges and strategiesChild psychology and behavioral intervention

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Story Pirates · Sep 25, 2025

Excessive Work Out Guy and the Revenge of the Gym Equipment

“Executive producer and performer who participates in quarterly Creator Club video meetups to create stories with members”

Podcast subscription and membership modelsUser-generated content from child creatorsAnthropomorphic storytelling for children

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Story Pirates · Sep 18, 2025

The Boy Who Ate Orange Seeds

“Co-host of Story Pirates podcast and producer of the episode”

Children's creative writing and storytellingPodcast subscription models and Creator Club membershipsUser-generated content in children's media

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Story Pirates · Sep 11, 2025

Muffin of Doom: The Greatest Game of Parkour Hide and Seek (feat. Koo Koo)

“Co-host of Story Pirates Roll Call segment, participates in story analysis and discussion”

Collaborative storytelling with large groupsChildren's creative writing workshopsNarrative structure in children's fiction

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