Storytellers Telling Stories

An update on where things are headed for 2021.Learn more:https://thepodglomerate.com/shows/storybound/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Introducing the next evolution: Storybound, a new radio theater program designed for the podcast age. Hosted by Jude Brewer and with original music composed for each episode, the podcast features the voices of today’s top literary icons reading their essays, poems, and fiction.In each episode of Storybound, listeners will be treated to their favorite authors and writers reading some of their most impactful stories, designed with powerful and immersive sound environments.Season one stories will include:–Mitch Albom reads an excerpt from his forthcoming memoir Finding Chika, with sound design and music composition from Maiah Wynne.–Lidia Yuknavitch reads her powerful short story “Street Walker” from her upcoming collection Verge, with sound design and music composition from Whiston & Warmack.–Matt Gallagher reads his short story “Know Your Enemy,” previously published in Wired magazine’s fiction issue, with sound design and music composition from Colin Hogan.–Kim Barnes reads from Hungry for the World, with sound design and music composition from Pretty Gritty.–Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries podcast, reads an original essay, with sound design and music composition from Shane Brown.–Adelle Waldman reads from The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P., with sound design and music composition from Haley Johnsen.–Diksha Basu reads from The Windfall, with sound design and music composition from Katelyn Convery.–Nathan Hill reads from The Nix, with sound design and music composition from Timothy Karplus.–Caitlin Doughty reads from Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs, with sound design and music composition from Stephanie Strange.The show is a collaboration between The Podglomerate podcast network and Lit Hub Radio.Subscribe, listen, and enjoy the engaging stories of literary icons from across the world as we bring you into Storybound. Episodes will begin running weekly on December 3, 2019 and will be available for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Castbox, orSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Our series finale introduces author Traci Foust in the voices of a couple dozen other writers from both seasons of the podcast, featuring original musical composition and a song by Maiah Wynne.Click here to buy a copy of Traci's memoir, Nowhere Near Normal.Click here to check out more of Maiah's music.Thank you to the following storytellers for lending their voices:Adam Strong, Brianna Barrett, Christina Butcher, David Ciminello, Davis Slater, DeAngelo Gillispie, Domi Shoemaker, Felicity Fenton, Geronimo Tagatac, Jackie Shannon Hollis, Jason Arias, Jennifer Robin, James A. Gilletti, Kate Gray, Kate Ristau, Kevin Sampsell, Kimberly King Parsons, Margaret Malone, Mark Russell, Mo Daviau, Rick Hall, Samuel Snoek-Brown, Stephanie Strange, Stevan Allred, Suzy Vitello, Tammy Lynne Stoner, Yuvi Zalkow.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

This week, Stevan reads an excerpt from his novel, The Alehouse at the End of the World, with musical scoring and a performance by Shane Brown.Our hero, the fisherman, is on a quest to find his beloved, who has written to him from her deathbed, urging him to come find her on the Isle of the Dead. After a rather unusual sea voyage, we join him as he awakens on a strange shore...Read more on Stevan Allred here: stevanallred.comCheck out Shane Brown here: shanebrownmusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Joanna Rose with a musical performance by Christopher WorthThis week, Joanna pages through her own book while contemplating what to write next. Then Christopher performs a song!Read more on Joanna Rose here: joannarose.xyzCheck out Christopher Worth here: weareworth.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Tabitha Blankenbiller with a musical performance by Moses Barrett of The JunebugsThis week, Tabitha reads an excerpt from her book, Eats of Eden, exploring fact versus fiction while examining a fading friendship. Then Moses performs a song!Read more on Tabitha here: tabithablankenbiller.comCheck out The Junebugs here: thejunebugs.netHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Mo Daviau with a musical performance by Laryssa Birdseye.This week, Mo demonstrates exactly how it feels to simultaneously take control and surrender in one swift bite, then Laryssa performs a song!Read more on Mo here: modaviau.comListen to Laryssa here: laryssabirdseye.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Performed by Suzy Vitello. Musical performance by Annachristie Sapphire.This week, we hear about what it means to grow up in America versus Vienna, then Annachristie Sapphire performs a song!Read more about Suzy here: suzyvitello.comListen to Annachristie here: annachristiemusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Performed by Mark Russell. Musical performance by J Graves.This week, we hear about all the pitfalls of running your own public access TV program with your college buddies in Eugene, Oregon. Then J Graves performs a song!Follow Mark on Twitter @ManrussFollow J Graves: jgraves.xyzHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Jackie Shannon Hollis. Musical performance by Redwood Son.This week, we dial it back a few decades, into those tender years of growing up and moving to a new town, making new friends, and eavesdropping on grownups. Then Redwood Son performs a song!Check out Jackie's writing: jackieshannonhollis.comHear Redwood Son: redwoodson.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Adam Strong. Musical performance by Margaret Wehr.This week, we navigate a chain reaction of bad decisions, wondering where it all went wrong in the first place.Hear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Yuvi Zalkow. Musical performance by Corinne Sharlet.This week, we're taken down the awkwardly messy and comically complicated world of digital communication and post-divorce blind dates.Check out Yuvi's writing: yuvizalkow.comConnect with Corinne Sharlet here on Facebook.Hear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Michael Shou-Yung Shum, with musical performance by Talk Station.This week, we follow Kay on her journey toward a funeral wake, then Talk Station performs "Balanced On A Beam Of Light".Check out Michael's writing: michaelshum.wordpress.comListen to more of Talk Station at talkstation.bandcamp.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Performed by John Craigie.This week, we learn how endings aren't always what we hope for, whether it's a bank robber attending a concert or opening for Pamela Anderson at Burning Man. Oh, and that time when John almost stole some weed from Todd Snider.Check out more of Craigie: johncraigiemusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Kimberly King Parsons. Musical performance by Fox and Bones.This week, we dive into suburban childhood, cold brothers, and complicated mothers. Then an original song by Fox and Bones.Check out Kimberly's writing: kimberlykingparsons.comListen to more of Fox and Bones at foxandbones.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Tammy Lynne Stoner. Musical performance by Pretty Gritty.This week, we hear an excerpt from Tammy's novel "Sugar Land" where two close friends grow much closer. Then, Pretty Gritty performs a song.Check out Tammy's writing: tammylynnestoner.comListen to more of Pretty Gritty at prettygrittymusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and performed by Felicity Fenton.This week, we follow a young girl navigating that fine line between discovering herself and satisfying the whims of encroaching adulthood.Check out Felicity's writing and artwork: felicityfenton.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Jude Brewer. Musical performance by Karyn Ann.This week, we hear a piece performed from Stephen O'Donnell's recent publication, The Untold Gaze. Get yourself a copy here at powells.comListen to more of Karyn Ann at karynann.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

**Correction to the introduction of this episode** This last November (NOT this last December), we were invited to participate in LitCrawl, an annual literary event in Portland where various performances occur all around different venues. For our event, we had 45 minutes. Five performers. Six stories. With the Colin Trio being our live band. This was an experiment that wound up facing a packed crowd and being invited back for next year! Thank you to Tabitha Blankenbiller, Jennifer Robin, Kevin Sampsell, Margaret Malone, and Brianna Barrett for performing.Hear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Kevin Sampsell. Musical performance by Joshua Rivera.In this week's episode, Kevin gets us stuck inside a man's paranoid head on a walk to the bus stop. Then Joshua performs a song.Read Kevin's writing: kevinsampsell.comCheck out Joshua Rivera's music and videos: vimeo.com/rollstarsHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Genevieve Hudson. Musical accompaniment by Luz of Y La Bamba.In this week's episode, Genevieve recounts an almost-love-story with a possum. Then Luz performs a song.Read Genevieve's writing: genevievehudsonwriter.comListen to Y La Bamba: ylabamba.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and performed by Stephanie Strange.In this week's episode, Stephanie blurs the lines between story and song.Listen to Stephanie's music: strangeandthefamiliars.comRead Stephanie's writing: bellastrano.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Margaret Malone. Musical performance by Hayley Lynn.In this week's episode, Margaret gives us a glimpse into a destructive relationship. Then, Hayley performs a song.Learn all about Margaret's stories: margaretmalone.comLearn all about Hayley's music: hayleylynnmusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Brianna Barrett. Musical performance by Haley Johnsen -- "City of Me" written by Haley Johnsen and Tim Karplus.In this week's episode, Brianna recounts a comedic tale from her days of living as a screenwriter in LA. Then, Haley Johnsen performs a song.Learn all about Brianna's stories: briannabarrett.comLearn all about Haley's music: haleyjohnsenmusic.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Jennifer Robin. Musical composition and performance by Colin Hogan of The Colin Trio.In this week's episode, Jennifer reads stories from her upcoming book, Earthquakes and Candyland, as well as her previous book, Death Confetti. Then, Colin performs a song. And Jennifer and Jude chat about childhood social circles, odd jobs in adult life, and how the two manifest themselves into writing nonfiction.Follow Jennifer on Facebook: facebook.com/jenniferistheoneLearn all about The Colin Trio: thecolintrio.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Monica Drake. Musical accompaniment by Katelyn Convery.In this week's episode, Monica reads the titular short story from her collection, The Folly of Loving Life, published by Future Tense. Then Katelyn performs her song "Paradise Lost", and Monica and Jude chat about life in Old Portland and what's on the road ahead.Follow Monica on Twitter: @Monica_DrakeLearn all about Katelyn: katelynconvery.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and performed by Rick Hall. Musical accompaniment by Laura Hall.In the Season Two premiere, Rick takes us back to the comical missteps and more somber moments of his father's funeral. Then Rick and Jude chat about life on the farm, improv with Second City, and moving out to LA.Learn all about Rick: TheRickHall.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comLearn how to become a patron: patreon.com/sttspodClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

A podcast harkening back to the Golden Age of Radio, creating a “theatre of the mind” with writers, actors, and musicians.Season 2 finale airs August 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Jude BrewerIn the Season One finale, the show's structure is dismantled as Jude travels between time periods after suffering an electrical shock.Learn all about Jude: judebrewer.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Broken Man" written and narrated by Sean DavisTo read more of Sean's work, please visit seandaviswriter.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Star Crunch" written and narrated by Kate RistauTo read more of Kate's work, please visit kateristau.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Barefoot in the Guadalupe" written and narrated by Samuel Snoek-Brown To read more of Samuel's work, please visit snoekbrown.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: nicstage, patchen, weebrian, mrtunes, artifact, acclivity, afterguard, lg, jrssandoval, meg, stevemannella, eneasz, ftpalad, dobroide, herbertboland, nathanaelj83, rmutt, owlstorm, puniho, mattgirling, setuniman, samararaine, tran5ient, laserlife, jjhouse4, felix-blume, joelpless, foolboymedia, thatjeffcarter, arseniiv, hunter4708, erikschenkel, lisastocktonwilson, sethlind, arnaud-coutancier, harrypeeks, werra, unfa, f0rest15, mc-minnaar, hakren, krucifix1974, harrietniamh, syberic, kyles, parasonyaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Baptism by Fire" written and narrated by James A. Gilletti This is an excerpt from Jame's ten-part series titled "Brackett" Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: unfa, El_Wilk, SpliceSound, SunnySideSound, mmaruska, Kinoton, ScreamStudio, bareform, Supercolio, estefaniabonnin, D W, anagar, InspectorJ, bsumusictech, ckvoiceover, rivernile7, Mickael_Leroi, stomachache, martian, stereoscenic, coltures, juskiddink, Tianve8, Project_Trident, ebcrosby, ErdieSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Elegy in Water" written and narrated by Gina Ochsner. To read more of Gina's work, please visit her website at ginaochsner.com To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: scratchikken, wjoojoo, hanstimm, akemov, hafj1977, ethang, kerri, genghis attenborough, suonho, mricken1, hykenfreak, amholma, elmomo, zaem, Samura92, angeliqueperdikes, silentseason, bertiehs, tomattka, engreitz, tagirov, speedygonzo, InspectorJ, newagesoup, thatjeffcarterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"The Art Gallery" written and narrated by Geronimo Tagatac. To read more of Geronimo's work, you can check out his book The Weight of the Sun To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: mshahen, stereodivo, reklamacja, Suz_Soundcreations, pakasit21, wikusv, klankbeeld (sound from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/), Robinhood76, MrAuralization, Corsica_S, Setuniman, ShadyDave, joshuaempyre, ValentinSosnitskiy, BeatProduction, tyops, StrangerEight, IESPSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Still Clutching Maps" a selection of poems written and narrated by Christina Butcher To read more of Christina Butcher’s work, including her recently published chapbook, Still Clutching Maps, please visit www.writebrave.org To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: FoolBoyMedia, juskiddink, Timbre, Owl, waveplay, RutgerMuller, an_tony, sengjinn, hinzebeat, Tito Lahaye, ERH, copyc4t, dingo1, JetSmith88, godspine Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"No-See-Ums" written and narrated by Paul E. Lapier To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, amholma, bajko, FlatHill, joedeshon, cidchili, jaegrover, FoolBoyMedia, 3YGSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"New York City And All That" written and narrated by Davis Slater, featuring Mark Bowden on guitarTo read more of Davis’ work, visit davisslater.comAnd check out Mark Bowden and his label Buckin Savior at sonicbutter.comTo see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork hereThank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: FoolBoyMedia, Mr Sensible, tigersound, dobroide, nicStage, Robinhood76, ReWired, chimerical, pennyhatemachine, nickrave, alienistcog, Benboncan, Tdude9000, Zabuhailo, Strawhenge, jppi_Stu, ultradust, peepholecircus, SmartWentCody, avakas, monotraum, peridactyloptrix, ErikH2000, OfItAll, Corsica_S, nicktermer, benwer, paulmessier, AlfredHitch, n_audioman, LuannWepener, KamilNaidoo23, leonelmail, Kinoton, kingsrow, revolt2563, richardemoore, sjturia, waweee, deleted_user_7146007, InspectorJ, dbspin, Benboncan, X172, Stan_Rech, chrisderweg, Adam_N, ken788Thank you to the following YouTubers: lipperskip, Audio Library, Sound EffectsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"The Harvest" written and narrated by Reema Zaman To read more of Reema's work, visit reemazaman.com To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, addiesindie13, DudeAwesome, SpliceSound, j_o_j, amholma, pfranzen, paulmessier, zagi2, mmaruska, Hunski, toiletrolltube, Jessetz, Housed1J, poissonmort, mario1298, carroll27, Littleboot, mredig, soundbyter.com, XxBirdoxX, PatrickLieberkind, Corsica_S, burning-mir, the_very_Real_Horst, klangfabrik, lmr9, imaginaryband, lspriceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Nothing to Forgive" written and narrated by Kate Gray. To read more of Kate's work, please visit kategraywrites.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, Corsica_S, gastonsaenz, Erokia, luminadii, MDRivet, JanevdMerwe1995, Shannonbotha, Adam_N, GoodListener, n_audioman, dionik, sturmankin, FoolBoyMedia, lwdickens, Ramston, squareal, Lex777, annatabernero, klankbeeld, Yuval, Max_Headroom, kvgarlic, missozzy, StephenSaldanha, poissonmort, D W, Project_Trident, pwausc1, CosmicD, jcs224, cmusounddesign, braffe2, evarholt, audible-edge, juskiddink, ERH, acclivity And thank you to Audio Productions on YouTube.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

“The Great Invader” written and narrated by Daniel Elder Read more of Daniel Elder’s work here at NailedMagazine.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, Quonux, gerainsan, Robinhood76, unhacker, RoganDerrick, LloydEvans09, NoiseCollector, damjancd, MultiMax2121, simonjeffery13, Sevin7, elbanquo, Mountain852, Wesselorg, InspectorJ, decembered, manychefsbroth, TreesHaveNoFear, ERH, ItsaWaB, BooGaGo, FoolBoyMedia, ShadyDaveSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Heller" written and narrated by Domi Shoemaker. Read more of Domi's work at domishoemaker.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: Karma-Ron, uair01, ssierra1202, Belloni, delphidebrain, bsumusictech, Department64, Huggy13ear, tbhicba, KaiLietzke, harrybates01, 7h3_lark, 140084, cormi, SilentStrikeZ, toiletrolltubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Summer of Slim" written and narrated by Zach Ellis. Find Zach's book "Being" at Future Tense Books here. Read his short piece "Being" on Nailed Magazine here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: dheming, bwav, soundmary, Tomlija, rucisko, waveplay, kvgarlic, gynation, laserlife, FoolBoyMedia, jmayoff, kwahmah_02, uEffects, Kodack, Paper Jam, dggrunzweig, oymaldonado, frankum, shadoWisp, Voicebox, husky70, senorsolo007, vince2323, volivieri, ispeakwaves, cabled_mess, SoughtaftersoundsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Narrow River, Wide Sky" written and narrated by Jenny Forrester You can read more of her work at jennyforester.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, tec studios, be-steele, vault15 (you can find their store on Sintek.Bandcamp.com). ceich93, N.A.N.I., EFlexTheSoundDesigner, kirmm, spets880, Kubuzz, fisu, rempen, gkillhour, lauramellis, Talitha5, DallasBass, Kane53126, jhumbucker, Karma-Ron, ValentinSosnitskiy, junkfood2121, RaspberryTickle, bone666138, PaulMorek, Jasonthedemon, ayamahambho, cormi, Benboncan, Bidone, f_ilippo, andriala, acclivity Also, thank you to YouTuber: tang for the Viking Pagan Folk Song, Yggdrasill Lastly, thank you to The European Pulsar Network Data ArchiveSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Dark Shadows 1970" written and narrated by David Ciminello This piece originally appeared in Nailed Magazine here Thank you to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: InspectorJ, FoolBoyMedia, fuchsrodolfo, ken788, theneedle.tv, jorge0000, macdaddyno1, piermic, oscaraudiogeek, 15050_Francois, n_audioman, Thoribass, cmorris035, kwahmah_02, jasvanroe, f4ngy, RICHERlandTV, kuzyaburst, swiftoid, SpliceSound, jorickhoofd, TobiasKosmos, mistersherlock, Leafs67, Ndheger, CGEffex, Spleencast, Satoshi Hama And thank you to the following YouTube creators: scootyman100, olvinyldude, MegaHorror2 And thank you to the television Dark Shadows for existing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

"Love & Other Action Words" written and recited by DeAngelo Gillispie. Featuring Shane Brown on guitar.shanebrownmusic.comThank you to the following sound FX creators on freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, aliceemily, reinsambaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

“Itzá” written and narrated by Rios de la Luz. Find more of Rios' writing at riosdelaluz.wordpress.com Thank you to the following sound FX creators on freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, InspectorJ, Yudena, tec-studios, kennysvoice, sethlind, FoolBoyMedia, robinhood76, squashy555, Coral_Island_Studios, viznoman, speedygonzo, kvgarlic, NoiseNoir, -Hero_of_the_Winds-, RaspberryTickle, Taira Komori, xDimebagx, 11linda, conleec, Corscia_S, kurack, Omar Alvarado, klankbeeld, timgormly, mannhawks, xenognosis, CosmicD, JohnLaVine333, Bansemer, gregswinford, WolfsingerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Jason Arias.In this week's episode, a boy's father teaches him where the food on his dinner plate comes from.Learn all about Jason: jasonariasauthor.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you to the following sound FX creators on freesound.org: kessir, foolboymedia, bulbastre, symphoid, ebison, snardin42, wim, sonictechtonic, Mafon2, freakinbehemoth, nicktermer, Jagadamba, JarAxe, StephenSaldanha, inchadney, semccab, Mr_Alden, tollbooth, dobroide, Vosvoy, DLTBGYD, waveplay, secondbodySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Written and narrated by Kate Ristau.In the Season One premiere, Kate is challenged with preparing her five-year-old son Rowan on how to discern between "good" and "bad", beginning with teddy bears and ending with a Disney film.Learn all about Kate: kateristau.comHear more episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Thank you to the following sound FX creators on freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, maxmakessounds, newagesoup, wjoojoo, gabrielaraujo, zagi2, RSilveira_88, omarstone, bradovic, Adam_N, mikeonfire99, Nightlife999, Remoz, shawshank73, killyourpepe, pierrecartoons1979, joe93barlow, Corsica_S, syrvive, cylon8472, TurtleLG, husky70, kmbettonAlso, thank you to whatever101335 on Youtube, and to the wonderful television show, He Man, for existing.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Check out all the episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Storytellers featured in Season One are: Kate Ristau, Jason Arias, Rios de la Luz, DeAngelo Gillispie, David Ciminello, Jenny Forrester, Zach Ellis, Domi Shoemaker, Paul E. Lapier, Kate Gray, Reema Zaman, Davis Slater, Daniel Elder, Geronimo Tagatac, Gina Ochsner, Sean Davis, Samuel Snoek-Brown, James A. Gilletti, Christina Butcher, and Jude Brewer.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)