Campfire Chronicles: Stories After Dark

The Ghost Town

San Antonio, TX is one of the biggest cities in the enormous state of Texas. It's also one of the largest mass graves in the state's history. Between the alamo and natives being eradicated by disease, it's no surprise that the city is flooded with ghost stories. Today we're looking at the patient zero for the curse of "La Llorona." Do you believe in ghosts? Let me know in the comments down below. Last episode "Is The Truth Out There?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuzDJqfPM84&list=PLPK_71...

Is The Truth Out There?

Welcome back to the Campfire! The inaugural episode this season is all about my small hometown of Pine Bush, N.Y. Did you know Pine Bush is known as the UFO capital of the east coast with more UFO sightings than Roswell, NM? Do you believe in UFOs? As Fox Mulder would say, I want to believe.

Find Your Happy Place

Today we talk about how finding your safe space is important to taking care of yourself mentally and physically. For story time, we get to read through "Reality," a short poem about growing up after experiencing loss.

Life After Trauma

Today by the campfire, we talk about dealing with PTSD and the aftermath of victim blaming. Today's episode also features a short poem to reflect on trauma and how it stays with you for years.

A Walk With Death

The first episode of 2023 brings the raw point of view of what it's like experiencing death in the eyes of an Atheist. The episode is followed by a poem written by the host entitled A Walk With Death .

New Year, New Me Or Whatever

New year, new season of Campfire Chronicles: Stories After Dark! This episode focuses on what's to come for my Twitch stream, the future of the podcast and just a small recap of the end of our year. Reading from The Music for Tale Thursday.

Simone Biles Is STILL The GOAT

Simone Biles. Enough said.

Let's Talk Activision

Discussing the systemic misogyny that led us to the Activision lawsuit, boycotting Activision and more. Final reading from Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

Spooky Storytime

Tonight we discuss Nine Men's Misery Cemetery, and the effects the deceased have on all of us in the living world. Special guest appearance from LuvzWolvez. Continuing our reading of Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

Pay The Stay-At-Home Moms, Dammit!

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss the pros and cons of having a basic universal income, insurance differences across borders and how learning from other countries could help fix societal issues across the board. Continuing our reading from Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

Is This Thing On?

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss how you can move on from an abusive household when no acknowledgment from the abuser is given. Reading from Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

Systemic Oppression Breeds Generational Trauma

At the campfire today, we discuss how systemic racism towards indigenous and people of color still have impact on the generations who's ancestors survived the atrocities. We also mourn the loss of an additional 715 children found at another Indian school in Canada and how these schools impacted the natives still struggling to protect their culture today. For Tale Thursday, we picked up from where left off last week with Disenchanted.

The Loneliness of Growing Older

Today by the campfire, we discuss growing older and losing loved ones, the loss of more indigenous children in Canada and a woman's right to choose. We also read two additional sections of Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

ERCOT Is The Worst

Talking about how teaching children empathy can make for a better society, a government who cares and an electrical grid that works in Texas. Reading two additional sections from Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

Forgiving Does Not Mean Forgetting

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss the concept of forgiving and why it’s different for each person, why it’s important for mental health, and most importantly, allowing your past to shape you, not control you. Reading two sections from Disenchanted for Tale Thursday.

No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land

Honoring my ancestors and mourning the loss of 215 indigenous children by telling their story. Reading an excerpt from Charles A. Eastman’s book, The Soul of the Indian.

Lamenting Corporate America

Tonight at the campfire, we talk about leaving corporate America, taking care of your mental health and the struggles of being a working a mom. Reading “An Open Letter To My Baby Boy” for Story Sunday.

What Defines Womanhood?

At the campfire tonight, we talk about gender identity and what it means to be a women in the United States today. Reading from “Two-Story House” for Tale Thursday.

Women In America

At the campfire today, let’s talk about what being a woman in the US means. Stick around for a short non-fiction piece after to hear a small fraction of that experience.

Anxiety, Depression and Therapy—Oh, my!: Painted Red

Come join us at the campfire today to talk about dealing with anxiety during uncertain times. Reading from Painted Red for Tale Thursday.

On This Day: Untitled Poem

Honoring the late Frederick Douglas by reading from his autobiography. This #StorySunday brings you an untitled poem to listen to at the campfire.

Texas Is Closed: If I Lose

It’s been a long week for Texas. Come to the campfire and hear first hand what it was like. Continuing from the previous Tale Thursday and reading a snippet from If I Lose, the second book in the Burn Our Houses Down Series.

Admitting Your Bad Moments: Burn Our Houses Down

In this episode at the campfire, we talk about learning to accept the times when you’re not at your greatest and how your past effects how you are today. Reading from Burn Our Houses Down on its 8 year anniversary.

Something Like Life: Reality

At the campfire today, we’re discussing loss and reading “Reality.” This poem encompasses how we experience loss and how it changes us. TW: Infant loss

Black History Month: Positive

It’s black history month! Learn how Positive was created and hear the first few pages of the novella tonight at the campfire.

Writing Is My Therapy: My Mother’s Funeral

Why do writers do what they do? Take a dive into the world of a writer to see why they choose to tell stories and how it helps them.

What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie: The Mirror Man

This week on #TaleThursday, we’re talking about your worst nightmares and reading the short story, “The Mirror Man.” Will he keep you up tonight too?

Welcome To The Campfire: Stained Glass Windows

Come sit down by the campfire and listen to the true story, Stained Glass Windows. Explore how memory affects every aspect of your life. Trigger warning: Rape/Sexual assault, death.

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