A dutiful dog teaches us about perspective in a story about dangerous intruders... or are they?
Aug 03, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today we discuss an old Greek classic: the famous and tragic story of King Oedipus. What meanings does this fascinating story have for us?
May 22, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join us as we discuss the impact of a good setting in a story, and a few simple things that make settings great.
May 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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.
Apr 26, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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!
Mar 06, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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.
Feb 23, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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!
Feb 06, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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!
Jan 24, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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!!
Jan 23, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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!
Jan 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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!
Dec 21, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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!!
Dec 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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!
Dec 05, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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!
Nov 22, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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.
Nov 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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!
Nov 13, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
