Story Salad Quest Mode
In this interactive comedy podcast, hosts Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie are banished to a galaxy far, far away and must collect special story objects to return home. Guided by listener word suggestions, their journey is filled with outlandish realms and eccentric characters, brought to life by celebrity guests including Rove McManus, Susie Youssef, Becky Lucas, Shane Jenek, and the Fairbairn Brothers.
Episodes
The story of the allergic fire engine
Freddy the fire engine is allergic to dust! And it's not any old allergy - if poor Freddy gets a whiff of dust, he'll sneeze out frogs. You'll never guess where Freddy is sent on his next mission... Thank you to Quest Head Dhruv for this spectacularly sneezy story starter.
The story of the baby moon chicken
The Nanna's are back in the studio! (It might be Matt and Carlo in disguise, we're still not totally sure...)
The story of the paddling pastries
Matt and Carlo aren't in the studio today, so they have two lovely nanna's filling in for them (although these nanna's sound preeeeeetty similar to Matt and Carlo...)Thank you to Quest Head Greta for this delicious, buttery, sugary story starter.
The story of Wally the Wobbegong
Wally the Wobbegong is swimming along when he gets his head stuck in a huge pile of parrotfish poo! But it's not all bad, because parrotfish poo is also known as... sand. Join Matt and Carlo for this cheeky underwater adventure. Thank you to Matthew for this illuminating story starter.
The story of the fastest train ever
Matt and Carlo are introduced to Samson, the fastest train in the world, and very quickly meet almost every other mode of transport you could possibly think of. Thank you to Quest Head Nicholas for this transporting story starter.
The story of the dancing zombies
Oh no! There's a zombie invasion! But, of course, this is Matt and Carlo's Story Salad Quest Mode studio, so things will change from serious to silly in no time, I'm sure!Thank you Perrie for this zombie-tastic story starter.
The story of the lesson on bums
The teacher in this story is a bit confused - instead of teaching the class about sums, they're teaching them about bums!Thank you to Samuel for this fantastic story starter.
The rhyming story of Bob the dog
Thank you to Quest Head Orrie who sent in this rhyming start to a story.You got Matt and Carlo doing their best to tell a story rhymier than the rest.
The story of the psychic super chicken
A chicken with superpowers is on the hunt for a sidekick. Join Matt and Carlo as they figure out who has what it takes to join this superchicken fighting crime!Thank you Zoe for this silly story starter.
The story of the astrological bull shark
We're heading underwater to meet a bull shark obsessed with the stars above - the sort of silly antics only Matt and Carlo could create. Thank you Zara for this wonderful story starter.
The story of the speedy pets
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the enchanted furniture
A polite princess stumbled upon a talking chair in the middle of the woods, and so of course she asked nicely before she took a seat. Things start to go a bit strange from there... but that's Story Salad Quest Mode for you!Thank you to Quest Head Scarlett for this wonderful story starter.
The story of the lost imagination
It's Matt and Carlo's worst nightmare - an imagination has gone missing! And what's worse, without an imagination to think of ideas, they have no idea where to even start looking to find it... will our Quest Mode hosts be able to save the day?
The story of the missing flowers
Matt and Carlo are inspired to whip this story starter into a SATSTSSQM... oh you've never heard of it? That's a 'speaking at the same time Story Salad: Quest Mode', and it involves our hosts saying everything together!
The story of the cousin's battle
It started off as a summer's day like any other, but then the cousins came along and started a water fight for the ages. Will Matt and Carlo emerge victorious in time for lunch?Thank you Marcus for this brilliant story starter.
The story of the stationery scuffle
There's a battle that has been raging for longer than anyone can remember, and it's over... a rainbow pencil? How will Matt and Carlo solve this complicated conflict?Thank you Lucy for this wonderfully colourful story starter.
The story of the baby stealing seasnake
Matt and Carlo travel deep underwater for Quest Mode this week, to confront an egg-stealing sea snake. Will they emerge victorious?Thank you Lorenzo for this wonderful story starter.
The story of the massive toot cloud
It's hard to see where you're going in this jungle because one of the residents, uh, fluffed in a big way. How are Matt and Carlo going to weave their way out of this one?Thank you to Lenny for this pongy story starter.
The story of the trick-or-treating robot
A robot wants to go trick-or-treating, but no one in the town thinks such a thing is possible. What might happen when a determined little robot travels door to door on the spookiest night of the year?
The story of the ingenious inventor
Manny isn't just any man... he can invent things that no one else has even thought of before! Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
MAYHEM! The story of the underwater kingdom
For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion.Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out.
MAYHEM! The story of the lorikeet family holiday
For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion.Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out.
MAYHEM! The story of Pipling the pup
For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion.Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out.
MAYHEM! The story of Fourwingela
For the month of May, it's MAYHEM on Story Salad Quest Mode! Three words, one story starter and four minutes to use them all, go on an adventure and find a conclusion.Can Matt and Carlo achieve the huge task they've set for themselves? You'll have to listen to find out.
The story of the sunken city
At the bottom of the ocean, there's an ancient Roman city sitting mysteriously intact. Matt and Carlo bring you deep underwater to meet Octavia the Octopus and solve the strange situation. Thank you to Quest Head Frank for this Story Starter, and Happy Birthday!
The story of the trapped traders
One day, the usual Saturday traders didn't arrive at the village so young Layla head off to figure out what had happened. Join Matt and Carlo on this dramatic, perilous adventure filled with avalanches and a persistent echo. Thank you to Quest Head Frances for this Story Starter.
The story of bumbley's solo tango
The big dance competition is coming up and eek! Crocio the Crocodile has broken his leg! Will Bumbley the Bumblebee be able to step up to the challenge, and dance his fuzzy little heart out solo? It's the story of a small town dancer with big town dreams.Thank you to Quest Head Eshe for this brilliant story starter!
The story of the Grandmaster Teddy
Every night, when everyone is sleeping, all Emmy's teddy bears come to life. They start chanting in a circle... but what happens next?! Listen to expert improvisers Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie figure it out and make up the ending on the spot!Thank you to Quest Head Emilie for this dramatic story starter.
The story of the trip to Gooseland
A silly goose visits a very inefficient animal travel agent for trip advice in this episode of Story Salad: Quest Mode, told by two of our resident silly geese Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie.
The (rhyming!) story of the kitty inventor
Carlo and Matt set themselves a trickier-than-normal challenge for this all-rhyming episode of Story Salad: Quest Mode.Thank you Millie for sharing your wonderful story starter!
The story of the dinosaur with lasers for eyes
In this prehistoric adventure, some of the local dinos have figured out how to shoot lasers from their eyes. But not everyone has the same skill... yet!Big thank you to listener Cooper for this dinoriffic story starter.
The story of the singing ghost
Matt and Carlo are joined in the studio by Genevieve the singing ghost, and she hangs around for this mystical musical story. Thank you to Quest Head Bonnie for this splendid story starter.
The story of the crooked King of Wiggleberry
The crooked King of Wiggleberry is well out of shape, and bent at all angles! Could a magical book be his key to a less crooked life?Thank you to Quest Head Alan for this story starter!
The story of the bunny ball
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the house under the sea
There's a mysterious house under the sea, and the lights keep flickering on and off... but who could live inside??Thank you to Quest Head Anderson for sending in this story starter!
The story of the moon chickens
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the spidery forest
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the sticky stuck animals
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the deep-diving doggy
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the very bored seal
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the oddball animals
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the plagued dragon
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the boobytrapped lighthouse
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the jellybean in the toilet
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the monster named Melissa
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the jungle tricksters
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the kitty-cat astronaut
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the wicked clown spiders
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of storm city
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the bubble catastrophe
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the oogies revenge
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of Mango Mechanic
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the unlikely guests
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of Gogo the gorilla
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the soul-singing sole
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the action-packed Action Hour!
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of nocturnal night-school
Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the curious worm
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the time-travelling cheese
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of Cinderella's screaming cupboard
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of Matt's mighty misadventure
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the rainbow burp
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter, and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
The story of the missing marshmallows
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more...Join Matt and his team of expert improvisers as they take a story starter and mix it up into a wild, hilarious adventure, on the spot!
You start the story!
Normally you'd send in just three words for Story Salad, but this time we're hungry for more!If you're between 7-12 years old, ask a grown-up to help you record the first 20 seconds of a story. Then, Matt and his friends will finish it for you.Head to the ABC Kids listen website for more information and to send us your audio. We can't wait to hear from you!https://www.abc.net.au/
Episode 10: The final chapter with Becky Lucas
This is it... the final instalment in this season of Story Salad Quest Mode! Will Matt and Carlo make it home? Will Becky Lucas overcome her vulnerability to form true friendship? And what does a half-eaten hotdog have to do with it all? You'll have to listen to find out!
Episode 9: Map mystery with Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn
Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn are back, and they're taking Matt and Carlo deep into the belly of their stupendous ship. What wonders (or horrors!) might be hiding behind a door marked 'do not open'?
Episode 8: Theme Park Planet with Shane Jenek
Shane Jenek returns to the space ship, joining Matt & Carlo on a journey to Theme Park Planet, the most thrilling, chaotic and dysfunctional place in the universe.
Episode 7: Extra-terrestrial tumbling with Susie Youssef
Susie Youssef returns to the Story Salad Quest Mode spaceship, and she has brought her twin along with her for a tasty, tea-time treat.
Episode 6: Cosmic shopping with Rove McManus
Rove McManus is back on deck, keeping Matt and Carlo company on their journey through the universe. The tremendous trio find themselves in need of new spacesuits, but come away with more than they bargained for.
Episode 5: Snail tale with Becky Lucas
Hurtling through space at super speed, Matt and Carlo are faced with a moaning mollusc, and struggle to keep the sarcastic snail happy. Join them on this quest with special guest star, Becky Lucas.
Episode 4: Mega stench with Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn
The saga continues, and Matt and Carlo's adventure takes a pungent turn as they land on a stinky planet, once home to a pair of grumpy janitors.Join them on this quest with special guest stars, Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn.
Episode 3: Musical mayhem with Shane Jenek
Matt and Carlo are settling in to their new digs — a spaceship light years from home — but they long for the comfort of the Story Salad studio. They'll need to collect some special objects on their journey to make it back safely.Join them on this quest with special guest star, Shane Jenek.
Episode 2: Galactic Giggles with Susie Youssef
The adventure continues for Matt and Carlo, stuck in deep space and on the hunt for mystery objects that could help bring them home. Join them on this quest with special guest star, Susie Youssef.
Episode 1: Lost in Space with Rove McManus
Banished to the depths of space, Matt and Carlo must mix up the galaxy's greatest Story Salads and collect an array of mysterious items in order to unlock their escape route and return to the studio. Join them on this quest with special guest star, Rove McManus.
Introducing: Story Salad Quest Mode!
Matt and Carlo are back for more Story Salad, returning to your ears with a zesty new dressing… it's Story Salad Quest Mode!Lost in a galaxy far, far away, they must collect special story objects to return home to the Story Salad Studio. Guided by listener suggestions, their improvised journey is filled with outlandish realms and eccentric characters, brought to life by a stellar
