ASCRIBE Podcast

The 20th episode (and SEASON ONE FINALE!!!) wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast revisits a beloved character to answer the question everyone's been asking: What happens after breakfast? Want to see the full artwork (wonderfully created by listener Andrea?) or read the story for yourself? Head over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/ep-20-philomena-tuttle-rides-again/ HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported this podcast during its first season by listening, sharing ideas, and spreading it around! If you'd like to continue to stay in touch during the break, I'd love to hear from you! https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/contact/

Welcome to the fifteenth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein the most frequently requested guest host of all time (my brother Joe) makes his final appearance in season one, dropping by to reminisce about the highs, lows, and general feel of season one, while talking about ways to improve in the future. What has been your favorite moment from the first season? Was it a story? A discussion? Something you were inspired to create? I'd love to hear about it! Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

The 19th episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast examines the difference between reality and imagination, in a story/essay hybrid that asks more questions than it answers, (like any good work of art should). Want to see the full artwork for this episode, or read the story for yourself? Head over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/12/03/ep-19-the-painting/ Do you have something to share with the podcast? A story? Art? Comments or corrections? May I direct you to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/contact/ for all your communicative needs!

Welcome to the fourteenth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel shocks everyone by actually creating an interlude episode after many weeks away, while laying out plans for the future of this podcast. Do you want to submit an idea for the season finale of the ASCRIBEPodcast? Want to provide input on what you'd like to see in Season 2, or share what you've enjoyed about Season 1? Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/contact/ to get in touch!

The eighteenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast explores mistaken identity, and the unexpected ways we learn who we truly are. Also, it's about a stuffed rabbit. Want to see the full picture that inspired this episode, or read the story? Head on over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/ep-18-patches-are-scars-in-reverse/ Follow Grace on Instagram for more art! https://www.instagram.com/artsbygrace/ Want to get in touch to share feedback or some of your own creations? www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com is the place to go!

The seventeenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast explores the world as it might have been, in which the only thing standing between the earth and total domination is one young woman with a very particular set of skills. Want to read along or see the full picture that inspired this episode? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/11/05/ep-17-the-botanist-and-the-almost-invasion/ Did this episode inspire you to make something? I'd love to hear about it! Get in touch at www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The sixteenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast gets kind of weird [but not as weird as previous episodes (and not as weird as it could have been)] in telling the tale of a retired clown, and the unlikely means by which she finds her purpose. Want to see the full picture that inspired this podcast, or read along? ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/10/22/ep-16-giggles-leaves-the-circus/ Do you have a great idea for a story you'd like to share? How about some art that you'd like turned into the next episode? Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch (or just to say "hi".

The fifteenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast pens a ballad of the wild west, and a particularly mysterious figure, with a particularly mysterious accessory. Want to see the full picture that inspired this podcast, or read along: https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/10/08/ep-15-the-cowboy-cat-and-the-ghost-hat/ Would you like your art featured on the podcast? Want to share something that you've made (or just say hi?) Head over to the Contact tab at www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

Welcome to the thirteenth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel premiers a song that he has written (WHAT?!?!) and talks about how the greatest movie ever made has influenced his art. DOWNLOAD "BETTER" FOR FREE(If you're so inclined): https://soundcloud.com/glorywheredue/better YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOd2f9J4dx0 Do you have Questions/Suggestions for the podcast? Want to check out some more episodes? Just say hi? Head over to ascribepodcast.wordpress.com !

The fourteenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast examines things that go bump in night. It's a small town, and everyone knows something weird is going on, even if it's not THAT big of a deal. But what if it is a big deal? Much bigger than anyone knows? Inspired by the phrase, "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt." READ THE STORY: ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/ep-14-the-lion-tamer/ Complaints? Suggestions? Want to continue the discussion? ME TOO!! Head on over to the Contact tab at www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

Welcome to the twelfth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel offers a few suggestions on how to begin the creative process, and ways to get "unstuck" when faced with a case of writers block. Do you have feedback you would like to share? Art to submit for a future story? Head over to ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

The thirteenth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast imagines a far-off future of robotic potential, in which life itself might just hang in the balance! Inspired by the phrase, "Life is like a grapefruit. It is sour, and squishy and has pips in it, and sometimes you have half of one for breakfast." READ THE STORY: https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/09/10/ep-13-life-is-like-a-grapefruit-almost/ What do you think of this slight tweak to the format? Any suggestions (or artwork) you'd like to hear on a future episode? Head over to ascribepodcast.wordpress.com and use the Contact tab to get in touch! I'd love to hear from you!

Welcome to the eleventh interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel is somewhat busy celebrating a holiday, but nonetheless wants to make his audience aware of an exciting change in the podcast! ("Exciting" here being a potentially relative term.) Thanks for listening! If you have artwork/story ideas you would like to share, I'd love to hear about it! Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

The twelfth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast is thrust into a world of uncertainty, confusion, and potential espionage where nothing is as it seems. At least, that's the way it appears... Inspired by the phrase, "When you eliminate the impossible whatever is left, however improbable, is the truth." READ THE STORY: www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/08/27/ep-12-the-only-option/ Do you have any comments or suggestions for the podcast? Want to share what you've been working on (or just say hi)? Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

Welcome to the tenth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel briefly (yet somehow also long-windedly) pulls back the curtain to reveal where he's coming from as a creator, and how thinking of things as stories can shape the way we perceive the world. Characters (The song referenced in this episode): https://soundcloud.com/glorywheredue/characters-a-spoken-essay-on-the-nature-of-meta-narratives Did this episode confuse/offend you? Did you identify with something I shared? Just want to continue the conversation? Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com and use the Contact tab to get in touch!

The eleventh episode, wherein we meet a rather over-the-top main character, and are presented with quite a dramatic mystery. Can you unravel the clues before it's too late? Inspired by the phrase, "When life gives you melons, you know you're dyslexic." READ THE STORY: https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/08/13/ep-11-the-riddle-of-the-runaway-melons/ Comments? Suggestions? Just want to share your own creations? Head on over to the contact tab at www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch or say hi!

Welcome to the ninth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel and ultra special guest Joe Hintz think through a process for a storytelling, and the effect it might have on the future of this podcast. The ASCRIBEPodcast wants to hear from you! If this episode made you think about the way stories are told, or how it might affect your creativity in the future, I'd love to hear about it! Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com and use the Contact tab to get in touch!

Hey guys (and gals)... we made it to 10 episodes. Shocking, right? The tenth episode, containing a story and discussion about a wonderfully charming character named Linus, and the list he was left to complete. Heartwarming, sappy hi-jinks ensue.* *There are no actual hi-jinks contained within this story. Just lots and lots of sappiness. Inspired by the phrase "Diligence is complimented by efficiency." READ THE STORY: www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/30/ep-10-linus-and-the-list/ Thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast so far! Whether this is your first episode, or you've been here from day 1, I'd love to hear from you. Please visit the contact tab at www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to share your thoughts!

Welcome to the eight interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel talks about listener feedback, and how the reality of the creative process affects the things that we make! The ASCRIBEPodcast wants to hear from you! Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com and use the contact tab to tell me what your favorite (and not favorite) parts of the show are! And if you have something you'd like to submit to the show, you can do that too!

The ninth episode, wherein Daniel writes what is almost, kind of, sort of, on the verge of being an autobiographical story, and then, to no ones surprise, goes off in a completely unexpected direction! Inspired by the phrase, "I don't know where I'm going, but I promise it won't be boring." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/ep-9-where-im-going/ Do you have something you want to share with the podcast? Head on over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

Welcome to the seventh interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel briefly (for a variety of reasons, like being sick and moving and whatnot) discusses his first listener submitted story (!) which was based on the phrase "It's like a cows opinion, it doesn't matter" from Episode 6 (https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/06/05/episode-6-a-cows-opinion/) Thanks again to listener Jenna for the submission! SIDENOTE: Yes, the voice used for the rooster does in fact change in the middle of the story for no reason. But hey, I was sick, so...sorry??? #Excuses Do you have a story you'd like to submit to the podcast? How about a comment/suggestion? Just want to say hi or catch up on past episodes? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch or take a look around!

The eighth episode, wherein the ASCRIBEPodcast finally enters the weird world of science fiction(!!!) to explore a story of monologues, hubris, and many, many unanswered questions. Inspired by the phrase, "A stitch in time saves two in the bush." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/03/ep-8-a-stitch-in-time/ Comments? Suggestions? Want to share your own creative endeavors? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

Welcome to the sixth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel is joined by Jessica Hagen of The Overflowing Blog for a discussion of blogging, faith, and the role identity plays in the creative process. Follow Jessica's Blog WEBSITE http://www.theoverflowing.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/faithoverflows/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/faithoverflows/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/faithoverflows Do you have suggestions for a future episode? Questions? Just want to say hi? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch!

The seventh episode, wherein Daniel introduces the world to one of the strangest amusement parks of all time, where no one is happy, and things might not be quite as they seem. Inspired by the phrase, "If you're going thru Hell... don't stop." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/06/18/ep-7-hell-on-earth/ Have a comment/suggestion/piece of creativity you'd like to share? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to join the discussion!

Welcome to the fifth interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein Daniel is joined by illustrious guest DJ/Producer/Songwriter Jeremy Whitaker, who shares his thoughts on songwriting, inspiration, honesty, and the things you learn when you spend over 400 hours working on one song. Check Jeremy out: BUY "BROKEN HEARTS" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/broken-hearts/id1145104086 FACEBOOK FANPAGE https://www.facebook.com/jeremyjameswhitaker/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Whitakerjj TWITTER https://twitter.com/JeremyJamesWhit INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjameswhitaker/ SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/whitakerjj Want to share some of the things you've been inspired to make (or just say hi)? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The sixth episode, wherein Daniel writes a short story inspired by a random phrase, and discusses how such a somber story was shaped by the world's stupidest pun. Inspired by that phase, "It's like a cow's opinion; it doesn't matter." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/06/05/episode-6-a-cows-opinion/ Have a comment on this story, or a suggestion for a future episode? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to get in touch (or just to say "hi")!

Welcome to the fourth interlude episode for the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein returning guest Joe Hintz joins Daniel in a discussion of sequels(and what constitutes a good one), while pitching and discussing sequels to previous stories shared on the podcast! Comments/Questions/Suggestions? Head over to www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The fifth episode, wherein Daniel writes and discusses a story about an elderly woman named Philomena Tuttle, who may or may not see dragons... (as well as making his first plea for #FanArt ). Inspired by the phrase, "I've always believed in six impossible things before breakfast." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/episode-5-six-impossible-things/ Visit www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com to leave a comment, submit an idea for a future story, or just to say hi.

Welcome to the third interlude episode of the ASCRIBEPodcast! Wherein our guest, Andrea Landwehr explains what "Blackout Poetry" is (it's not as dangerous as it sounds), and engages in a discussion of self expression through creative limitations and the refurbishing of old stories. Poems from this episode: https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/05/15/interlude-3-blackout-poetry/ Did this poetry sound interesting? Check out more examples of Andrea's work on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/andkll/ Comments/Questions/Suggestions? Head over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/

The fourth episode, wherein Daniel puts a new twist on an old classic, and writes what might be his best story yet, while proceeding to say "and so" far too many times. Inspired by the phrase, "Duck Tape. If the women don't find you handsome, they will at least find you handy." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/episode-4-duck-tape/ www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

Welcome to the second interlude episode of the ASCRIBE Podcast. Wherein our guest, Pastor Erik Anderson of the Tell It Slant Podcast, discusses his views on poetry, language, sermons, and how they all fit together. Like what you heard? Check out Erik's website to find out more about his writing and podcast. https://www.erikbanderson.com Comments/Questions/Suggestions? Head over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The third episode, wherein Daniel experiences a few technical difficulties, but nonetheless perseveres to discuss a short story completely unlike any that have come before (at least on this podcast). Inspired by the phrase, "It's all part of the master plan!" READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/episode-3-part-of-the-master-plan/ www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

Welcome to the first Interlude Episode of the ASCRIBE Podcast! Wherein our guest, Joe Hintz, tells a true (and funny) story, and joins in a discussion of his story-telling process for non-fiction narrative. Comments/Questions/Suggestions? Head over to https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The second episode, wherein Daniel writes another short story, discusses its themes, and invites listeners to participate in the conversation. Inspired by the phrase, "Where there's a will, I want to be in it." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/episode-2-where-theres-a-will/ www.ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

The first episode, wherein Daniel writes a short story, talks about some of its themes, and explores possibilities for the future of this podcast. Inspired by the phrase "Now ya know...and knowing is half the battle." READ THE STORY https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/episode-1-knowing-the-battle/ https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com

Ep. 0 - "What is this, anway?" Where Daniel offers an introduction to the ASCRIBE Podcast, including format and goals for the future. https://ascribepodcast.wordpress.com/