Story Tadpole

This is for my grandmother, Toby.

A reflection on my life so far. Music by me in this one.

Living inside Clorox isn't all it's cracked up to be.

An honest review for you.

Sometimes our heads and our bodies don't really get along. Hopefully they can sort it out.Music this week by me, and also Lobo Locohttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Salad_Mixed/Spencer_-_Bluegrass_ID_1230

I know it has been awhile, but here is a new tadpole tale about the meaning of friendship, and living different lives. After, join Hannah Bacon and I as we discuss making new friends. Music this week by me!

"Yes". The reason I just put 'yes' in quotes is I actually just said 'yes' outloud. Sometimes, people get excited and when they get excited they can't help but say 'yes'. Sometimes people say more, sometimes less (as in a sound or a moan), but the point is that I have 50 more things for you and this time around it's with my favorite person, Hannah Bacon, who, you'll find, is so much more than just a really good name. Enjoy. Music this week by me, Eric Grossman.

When we are sad, should we drown in a bowl of ice cream, or rob the local dollar store. This episode attempts to answer that question. Spoiler: rob. Music this week written and performed by me

Trigger Warning: This episode contains fictional accounts of drug addiction and opioid use. CC Music by Josh Woodward @ www.freemusicarchive.org/Music/Josh_Woodward

I accidentally made the title the description on purpose. Just listen. CC music this week by Josh Woodward @ www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward

Sorry for whispering on this one. Maybe it's good that way though. Who knows. I guess you do. I'm going to delete this snippet and write a new one unless I accidentally hit "post" before I can do it. CC Music by Blue Dot Sessions (song: Fern and Andy)

This week I'm super excited to interview an amazing poet based in Santa Cruz. His name is Haakon Williams and he is a true gem of the central coast. Our conversation goes all over the place, from poetry to sexuality to pee to identity. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Intro Music by Quentin Schaeffer!

We all live somewhere. If you like the episode, give me a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, email me at eric.josh.grossman@gmail.com All music in this episode was created by Quentin Shaeffer. Check out his music videos and other music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMeFsQ-yI0 Also check out his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quentinshaeffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentinshaeffer

If you like the episode, give me a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, email me at eric.josh.grossman@gmail.com All music in this episode was created by Quentin Shaeffer. Check out his music videos and other music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMeFsQ-yI0 Also check out his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quentinshaeffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentinshaeffer

Two poems for you this week.....from from the Prince of Peace to pesto. Do you like eat to eat pungent foods and then breathe on other people? Is the smell of garlic on your partner's breath a turn on? Do you consider yourself to be Jesus? Yes, then this is the episode for you. Again, HUUUUGE shout out this week to Quentin Shaeffer for doing the music and audio editing for this episode. He's an awesome musician and he just came out with a really cool music video that can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMeFsQ-yI0 Also check out his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quentinshaeffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentinshaeffer

My special guest returns and the power of saying yes.... and NO. HUUUUGE shout out this week to Quentin Shaeffer for doing the music and audio editing for this episode. He's an awesome musician and he just came out with a really cool music video that can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMeFsQ-yI0 Also check out his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quentinshaeffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentinshaeffer

Welcome, and do you have any dietary restrictions? HUUUUGE shout out this week to Quentin Shaeffer for doing the music and audio editing for this episode. He's an awesome musician and he just came out with a really cool music video that can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMeFsQ-yI0 Also check out his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quentinshaeffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quentinshaeffer

This story is dedicated to the migrant farm workers of California and everywhere else. Want to help? Visit: https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/ CC Music This Week by: Daniel Birch, smallertide, Monplaisir, Josh Woodward, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere. All music can be found at freemusicarchive.org If you liked the episode and want to support the podcast, leave a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts.

Poems and conversation with the best person. Guest starring Hannah Bacon. CC Music this week by: Daniel Birch, Aitua, Dazie Mae, and Josh Woodward can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/artistname If you like the episode leave a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts! It really helps.

It could be worse. CC Music by Monplaisir at www.freemusicarchive.org/music/monplaisir and Daniel Birch at www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch

When you're a kid, you know nothing, but you think you know everything—and anyone who disagrees is a fucking idiot. I've been fiddling with the ending of this story and I finally found something that feels right. CC Music is by: Monplaisir at: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/ and Daniel Birch at: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/

I had two green cigar boxes. I used one of them as a coffin. Awesome CC music this week: Dancing with fire by Daniel Birch at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/MUSIC_FOR_TV_FILM__GAMES_VOL3/Dancing_With_Fire Adventure, Darling by Gillicuddy at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling

A kitten becomes a cat lady, a cat lady becomes a kitten, and a cricket named Saintjames saves the day. If you like the episode, leave review on iTunes. Reviews really help the podcast. donate at patreon.com/storytadpole Amazing CC music this week by Jahzzar and Daniel Birch. Their music can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar and freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch

A boy becomes a ________. If you like what you hear, head to patreon.com/storytadpole and help me out. Amazing CC music this week by smallertide, Josh Woodward, and Daniel Birch. Music can be found at: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/smallertide http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch

Sometimes, we are a prison. If you like what you hear, head to patreon.com/storytadpole and help me out. Amazing CC music this week by smallertide. Music can be found at: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/smallertide

"God is a woman. She is my mother. I like her her more, now that she is my mother." Mom, I love you. If you liked this episode donate at patreon.com/storytadpole or leave a review. Awesome CC music this week: Dancing with fire by Daniel Birch at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/MUSIC_FOR_TV_FILM__GAMES_VOL3/Dancing_With_Fire Adventure, Darling by Gillicuddy at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling We Are Simple by smallertide at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/smallertide/All_Along_the_Northern_Evening/smallertide_-_All_Along_the_Northern_Evening_-_10_We_Are_Simple

Our narrator distracts himself. Music this week: Memories by Kai Engel at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/ Dancing With Fire by Daniel Birch at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/ Donate at: patreon.com/storytadpole or leave a review on your podcast app.

A boy who becomes something more—or less—befriends a flight attendant. If you want to support the work go to patreon.com/storytadpole and donate. Awesome CC music this week: Dancing with fire by Daniel Birch at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/MUSIC_FOR_TV_FILM__GAMES_VOL3/Dancing_With_Fire Irsen's Tale by Kai Engel at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Irsens_Tale/Kai_Engel_-_Irsens_Tale_-_03_Irsens_Tale

This is the story about a something real that's made-up. It is about a kind of magic. And, it is about things created that should not be created. If you liked it, support the cast at: patreon.com/storytadpole CC Image by Xinem at https://flic.kr/p/d34GXQ

This story could be about about fear and why we sometimes need it. Maybe it's about other stuff too. If you liked it, support the cast at: patreon.com/storytadpole I also want to give a special shout out to those that listen to this podcast. It makes me very happy that you take time out of your day to listen. CC Image by Martin Duggan at: https://flic.kr/p/8Kyfm3

What will happen to our charmed ant, HK752? This is the final part of Littlewing Takes the Cake. If you haven't heard parts 1 and 2, go back and listen! Or, if you are feeling a bit lazy, I included a brief summary of what has happened so far in the intro. If you liked it, support me at: patreon.com/storytadpole. Email me with feedback: eric.josh.grossman@gmail.com Also, if you feel so inclined, leave a review on iTunes. CC image by Fernando Kokubun at: https://flic.kr/p/e6mUdZ

This tale is about what it takes to be smaller than everyone else.....and about a genius named Pits. If you liked it, support me at: patreon.com/storytadpole. Email me with feedback and question! eric.josh.grossman@gmail.com

Most would say that an ant dissolving in one's temporal lobe would be very unpleasant. But, perhaps it's not all bad. If you liked it, support me at: patreon.com/storytadpole. My email: eric.josh.grossman@gmail.com If you like the podcast please rate the it on iTunes or on the apple podcasts app. It really helps others find the podcast. Here is a link to the iTunes store: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story…d1368620124?mt=2 Music composed by Chris Zabriskie. His music can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Za…4010103336111/

Sometimes when you fall asleep on your birthday, strange things happen. This is the first part in a multi-part tale. support Story Tadpole at: patreon.com/storytadpole. If you like the podcast please rate the it on iTunes or on the apple podcasts app. It really helps others find the podcast. Here is a link to the iTunes store: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story…d1368620124?mt=2 Music composed by Chris Zabriskie. His music can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Za…4010103336111/

This tale is about change and, of course, our beloved ninth planet. If you like the podcast please rate the it on iTunes or on the apple podcasts app. It really helps others find the podcast. Here is a link to the iTunes store: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story…d1368620124?mt=2 support me at: patreon.com/storytadpole Editing, music, and production by Eric Grossman

We've all had times trapped behind those dark lenses. Even the good stuff isn't good. This tale is about a kid who's stuck there. If you like the podcast please rate the it on iTunes or on the apple podcasts app. It really helps others find the podcast. Here is a link to the iTunes store: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story…d1368620124?mt=2 Music composed by Chris Zabriskie. His music can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Za…4010103336111/

This is a tale about magic and the genius of my grandfather. If you like the podcast please rate the it on iTunes or on the apple podcasts app. It really helps others find the podcast. Here is a link to the iTunes store: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/story…d1368620124?mt=2 donate to story tadpole at: patreon.com/storytadpole Music composed by Chris Zabriskie. His music can be found at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Za…4010103336111/