A dutiful dog teaches us about perspective in a story about dangerous intruders... or are they?
22 May 2021
Episode # 15 – "You'll Gouge Your Eyes Out!": The Legend of Oedipus
Today we discuss an old Greek classic: the famous and tragic story of King Oedipus. What meanings does this fascinating story have for us?
16 May 2021
Episode # 14 – It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: The Power of Setting
Join us as we discuss the impact of a good setting in a story, and a few simple things that make settings great.
26 Apr 2021
Episode # 13 – "You Can Do Anything": The Story of Amelia Earhart
Today we're continuing an ongoing discussion about heroism with a chat about the "great man theory," before launching into the inspiring life of the world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart -- a true story from history.
6 Mar 2021
Episode # 12 – "The Capture of Father Time"
They say that time waits for no one. But what if it did? Today we talk about time and read an L. Frank Baum story about a boy who gets time to stand still!
23 Feb 2021
Episode # 11 – "The Underside"
In today's episode I'm reading a story that I wrote! It's a story about a seven year-old girl who makes a premature visit under the ground of the city cemetery... and comes back changed forever.
6 Feb 2021
Episode # 10 – Of Mice and Brownies
Today we're talking about folktales, and we've got three lined up for you to listen to, including a special treat -- an old Scottish classic about a brownie. Wait, a brownie?! That's right! Listen in to find out what I'm talking about!
24 Jan 2021
Episode # 9 – "The Snow Queen," Part 2
Today I read the second half of "The Snow Queen" -- can Gerda rescue Kay from the clutches of the Snow Queen? Listen in to find out!
23 Jan 2021
Episode # 8 – "The Snow Queen," Part 1
Join me as I read the first part of "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen! What happens when shards of an evil enchanted mirror penetrate the eyes and heart of a little boy? Tune in and find out!!
9 Jan 2021
Episode # 7 – Themes of Change
The idea of change is a huge component in fiction. Today we explore some of the nuances of change in literature, including dynamic and static characters, and what change means for us!
21 Dec 2020
Episode # 6 – On Being a Hero
What makes a good hero? What kind of heroes are most appealing to you? Today I share a personal "heroism" story, talk about heroes in fiction, and tip my hat to you -- yes, YOU!
6 Dec 2020
Episode # 5 – "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Part 2
Today we finish the Sherlock Holmes story of the "speckled band," and we talk a little about some of the themes from the story. Did you guess how the crime was done? Give this episode a listen!!
5 Dec 2020
Episode # 4 – "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Part 1
Join me in this episode, where we read the first part of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's excellent and fun Sherlock Holmes mystery, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and come back tomorrow for the second half!
22 Nov 2020
Episode # 3 – The Mystery of the Rapa Nui
In this episode, I talk about how (non-fiction) history is also a powerful part of the realm of story and storytelling. Who's the villain in the story of the Rapa Nui? We'll talk about it!
20 Nov 2020
Episode # 2 – "On Earth as It Is in Heaven"
In this episode, I read another original story – this one about a baker and his wife who have a consequential secret. Then we talk a little bit about the importance of a story theme in making stories captivating.
13 Nov 2020
Episode # 1 – “In the Wind”
Join me for my very first episode! I'm reading an original piece of fiction today, and talking about why storytelling is worth having a podcast about!
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