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The Big Red Balloon Podcast


3 episodes

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Web <link> from RSS feed:

https://paulmalone.podbean.com

Database link:

https://paulmalone.podbean.com

RSS Feed:

https://feed.podbean.com/paulmalone/feed.xml

Creator from RSS feed: paulmalone

Database Creators: Paul Malone


Synopsis:

The Big Red Balloon uplifts young listeners (8-12 years) with exciting new adventure stories written by Australian children’s author Paul Malone.

With unforgettable heroes and villains, fantastic creatures, and amazing settings—from remote islands to distant worlds—these stories carry children and parents alike on a wild journey of the imagination.

Read by Paul Malone, every short story offers a unique listening experience—perhaps as a bedtime story, or any time or place where a vivid imagination and adventurous spirit can make a difference. Parents too can enjoy these stories and share their thoughts with their children, helping them to become active listeners and great storytellers.

You can find out more about Paul Malone by visiting his author website: Paul Malone

Author website url: https://www.paulmalone.at

Season 1: Starting January 2026

  1. Zombie Island
  2. The Aeronaut
  3. Calypso
  4. Doctor Dog
  5. The Paper Cowboys
  6. Something About Edi
  7. Polgorous the Horrendous
  8. King of Sunset
  9. Poetry special (guest author)
  10. Night of the Sand People
  11. Shadow Town
  12. Ice Giants

Sneak Peak for Season 2: Starting January 2027

  1. Molly's Magic Garden


Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Anthology

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Adventure

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

Maturity: Children

Completion status: Not applicable

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Episodes:

Calypso by Paul Malone

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:21:50 +0100

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.

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The Aeronaut by Paul Malone

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:08:45 +0100

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! 

The Aeronaut was first published in The School Magazine (Australia), Touchdown imprint, July 2023.

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Zombie Island by Paul Malone

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:27:31 +0100

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!

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