Dan the Story Man

A dutiful dog teaches us about perspective in a story about dangerous intruders... or are they? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

Today we discuss an old Greek classic: the famous and tragic story of King Oedipus. What meanings does this fascinating story have for us? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

Join us as we discuss the impact of a good setting in a story, and a few simple things that make settings great. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support