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Tall tales. Short tales. Lost tales. Forgotten tales. The past is full of great stories, lost or forgotten, waiting to have life breathed back into them. Telling Simple takes stories from the past that you have probably never heard before and retells them with as much truth and humor as possible. Here you will find a bare-bones style of storytelling where stories are retold, simply. (Most appropriate for ages 9 and up.) Season 1 contains stories from California. #storytellingpodcast, #Californialegends, #Californiastories, #Californiatalltales, #talltales, #Californiaghoststories, #Californiatreasure

Eric Hurtt


    • Mar 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Storytelling: Snake Whip Special (Auburn & Forest Hill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 12:43


    Little bit of history, little bit of Tall TaleEver heard of a snake whip?  When it came to robbers, bandits and thieves, the snake whip special kept the lawbreakers away.   The snake whip could fend of everything, but one thing, and that one thing was a gang of . . . .This story mostly took place in the between Auburn and Forest Hill in CaliforniaProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Songs played during story:The Colonel by Zachariah HickmanVera Cruz by Quincas Moreira                                    Theme song:  The Plan's Working by Cooper Cannell

    Storytelling #34: Secret Stinking Smoke (San Diego)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 12:56


    Trees begged to be peed on.  Jack rabbits carried bottles of water around their necks.  And fish knocked on people's door, asking for a cup of water.  The land was thirsty dry.  And the only thing that could help them was a man with his stinking smoke.  But with help, came harm.  Turned out, there was a really big problem with the man's secret, and that problem was. . .This story took place in San Diego, California. Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                         Songs played during story:Early Avril - Unicorn HeadsFloating Home - Brian BolgerTheme song:  The Plan's Working by Cooper Cannell

    Storytelling #34: Secret Stinking Smoke (San Diego)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 13:04


    Trees begged to be peed on.  Jack rabbits carried bottles of water around their necks.  And fish knocked on people's door, asking for a cup of water.  The land was thirsty dry.  And the only thing that could help them was a man with his stinking smoke.  But with help, came harm.  Turned out, there was a really big problem with the man's secret, and that problem was. . .This story took place in San Diego, California.  Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                          Songs played during story:Early Avril - Unicorn HeadsFloating Home - Brian BolgerTheme song:  The Plan's Working by Cooper Cannell

    #33 BoardingHouse Serial Killer (Sacramento), Cooking With Granny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 9:17


    How many people can a Boarding House hold?  Of course one could stay in the rooms that were above ground.  However one could find themselves in the holes dug in the ground.   When the police searched the home, there was only one clue that led them to find the truth.This haunting story took place in downtown Sacramento, back in the 1980's. Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Heather H, Cathy S, Mary M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                          Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Joey Pecoraro  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod

    #32 Short Tall Tale (Yosemite), Pan Fried Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 7:42


    Avalanche Scars might be the quickest way down a mountain, but what do you get when you slide down the mountain in a Deluxe Goldpan?This tall tale took place on the road to the Yosemite Valley.  Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Cathy S., Ruth B., Joanne E.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                          Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Niko Staf  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Veracruz by Quincas Moreira

    #31 Famous Ghost Story (Golden Gate Park/ San Francisco): Soggy Ghost Puddles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 8:24


    What would you do if a woman, dripping wet, asks you to help her find her baby, and then when you look away, she's gone, playing hide and seek with you, making you wonder what the heck was she talking about.  (Except with this game of hide & seek, you will never find her)This ghost story took place in San Francisco, around Stow Lake in Golden Gate ParkProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Cynthia S., Ruth B., Joanne EProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                          Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Niko Staf  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Allegro by Emmit Fenn

    #30 Boom Tomb Story (Weaverville): Rattling Barking Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 10:24


    If you BOOM, you get a room in the county jail.   Booms Beware!  It's the law.This story took place back in the 1970's, in Weaverville, CAProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Ruth B., Joanne E., & Cathy S.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. and Jazi H.                                          Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Niko Staf  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  The Heartache by Ugonna Onyekwe

    #29 Tongue-Tickling Tall Tale (Auburn & Forest Hill): Snake Whip Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 11:09


    Ever heard of a snake whip?  When it came to robbers, bandits and thieves, the snake whip special kept the lawbreakers away.   The snake whip could fend of everything, but one thing, and that one thing was a gang of . . . .This story mostly took place in the between Auburn and Forest Hill in CaliforniaProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Ruth B., Joanne E., & Cathy S.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Niko Staf  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"

    #28 Winter Tall Tale (Placerville & Sierra Nevada Mountains), Ly'n and Lion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 11:21


    It"s the middle of winter.  What do you do when your ski's set off a fire behind you, you wake up in a hole 500 feet deep, and there's a something following you, with a look it is eye that it might have a hunger for you?This story took place in the between Placerville and the State of Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Ruth B., Joanne E., & Cathy S.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Backstory Music by Niko Staf  Music Entitled:  "Large Smile Mood"Ending Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Sky Map by Reed MathisSong #2  Shrutie Pie by Zachariah HickmanSong #3  Royal Mountain Breakdown by The Mini Vandals 

    #27 Illegal Artwork Story (Imperial Valley & Coachella Valley), Fencing Road Hogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 9:02


    March is women's history month.  Here's a story about a doctor, known as the medicine woman by many, who changed the world with a paint brush.  Take a moment to listen to this podcast Telling Simple to hear a great story about who this doctor was and what this doctor did to make our lives  safer. This story took place in the Imperial & Coachella Valleys  in California.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Amika W ,  Christine R , Cynthia SProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Communicator by Reed MathisSong #2  Rewind by OfshaneSong #3  Large Smile Mood by Nico StafTags: #Coachellavalley#imperialvalley#doctor#womandoctors#femaledoctors#tonsils#automobiles#roads#painting#highway#freeway#california#twolanes#storytelling#femaledoctors#hero#carinjury#autoinjury#brokenarm

    #26 Strange Mystery Story (Mt. Konocti, Clear Lake), Creepy Crying Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 11:17


    Blood is on the ground.  And the blood goes down a hole.   And, following the blood, down the hole, it stops right at . . .   This mystery story takes place on Mt. Konochi, near Clear Lake, in California.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Amika W ,  Christine R , Cynthia SProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Future Rennaisance by GodmodeSong #2  To Pass Time by GodmodeSong #3  Traversing by Godmode

    #25 Tall Tale Story (San Francisco), Rat Bashing Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 8:43


    Cat vs Rat.  How may  rats can a cat take down in one night if that cat is missing a front paw?  San Francisco's best rat catcher wasn't always the best.  This tall takes place in San Francisco, in California, back at the start of the California goldrush.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Ruth B,  Elizabeth R, Collen M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Shrutie Pie by Zachariah HickmanSong #2  The Colonel by Zachariah HickmanSong #3  The Mourning Dove by Zachariah Hickman

    #24 Gold Mystery Story (Grass Valley), Magical Lunch Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 8:29


    Gold shows up in the darndest places.  But what you do tell your boss when the company's gold ends up in your lunch box, about $30,000 worth?  And what do you tell the judge?This story takes place in Grass Valley, in California.   I want to give credit to a historian, FD Calhoon, who mentioned this little bit of history in one of his books.  The story took place in 1906.  At least, most of it did.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttIntroduction:  Ruth B,  Elizabeth R, Collen M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Theme Music by Patrick Patrikios  Music Entitled:  "Beyond"Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song #1  Pine Street   by Reed MathisSong #2  Stinson by Reed Mathis

    #23 Happy Tragic Story (Channel Islands of Santa Barbara), Smiling Lost Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 7:48


    When is it better to be lost than to be found?This story takes place on St. Nicolas Island near Santa Barbara, in California.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Liz R.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                            Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song: #1  Surrender  by Asher FuleroSong: #2  Lost in Prayer by Doug MaxwellSong: #3  Away by Geographer

    #22 Tall Tale Story (Mariposa), Luckiest Long Beard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 5:59


    The dead man with a beard, a beard longer than himself, was rolled up in his blanket.  His beard was tied into a nice bow,  But his body was resting on gold, down in his hole.  So his body had to go.   But the problem was . . . The story took place years ago near the town of Mariposa, in California. Hope you enjoy.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Christine R.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.                                           Special guest voice:  Jace H. Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song: #1  Master of the Feast  by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100234Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #21 Tall Tale Story (Redwood City), Thieving Racoon Whisperers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 6:22


    It was like any other night.   It was dark.  A man stood at an ATM, taking out money.   And in the bank,  the stuffed animals on one of the desks, came to life.  One of the stuffed animals had lots of teeth.The story took place just a few weeks ago in Redwood City, in California, though how the story ended may or may not be how it really ended.   Hope you enjoy.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Cathy A.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"Song: #1  Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100234Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song: #2  Catch up  by Dan Lebowitz

    #20 Haunted Road Story (near Watsonville), Headless & Missing Underpants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 9:32


    Something strange happens on the road, going down the mountain.   It always happens around the same bend in the road.  What do you do when a ghost won't stop haunting you?This ghost story was passed down from a family that lived on mountain near the city of Watsonville, in California.  Hope you enjoy.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Cynthia SpeakmanProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy" Song: #1  Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300030Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song: #2  Leoforos_Alexandras  by Dan Bodan#ghoststory, #Watsonville, #storytelling, #storyteller, #storytellingpodcast, #haunted, #Ghost, #spooky, #scary, #California, #mountain, #teamster, #harddrinks, #headless

    #19 Haunted Graveyard Story (San Joaquin Valley), Screaming Grave Pit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 9:13


    Years ago, there was a sound, that came out of an old graveyard there in the valley, a sound, that neither you nor I would ever think we'd hear coming out of an old graveyard.   But there the sound was, and then it wasn't and then . . . This is an old ghost story, that has been told in the Central Valley of California, the San Joaquin Valley.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Heather H.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan Henig  Music Entitled:  "Arpy"  Song: #1  Constancy Part 2 - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100773Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song: #2  Constancy Part 1 - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100775Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song: #3  Constancy Part 3 - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100774Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #18 Haunted Beach Story (Stinson Beach): Bouncing Ghost Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 8:42


    There was something not quite right.  And it wasn't how his neck appeared broken, nor the arm missing something at the end of the sleeve, nor it having to be a moon that was mostly full.  But what was it?This is a collection of short, short stories that takes place at Stinson Beach, CaliforniaProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Cathy S.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  "Arpy"  Song:  Maestro Tlakaelel by Jesse Gallagher

    #17 Lost Treasure Story (Humboldt County): Hunters Chasing Tail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 9:39


    Two deer hunters get lucky in the woods.  It's in the same woods where its sounds like a ship is sailing around.  And something was buried, waiting to be found. But what?This story takes place along the coast of Humboldt County, CaliforniaProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Joanne E.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  "Arpy"  Song #1  "Slowly Until We Get There" by Joey PecoraroSong #2  Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song #3  "Dusk" by DivKidSong #4  "Eternal Structures" by Asher Fulero

    #16 Not-a Sacagawea Story (near Auburn): Murderer's Bar Serpent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 13:59


    Ever been in a river, where it felt like something was pulling you down and you wondered if there was something, under the water? Others wondered the same thing until one day, when they saw something coming at them, twisting down the river. And then they became believers in something that sounds unbelievable.This story takes place outside of Auburn, California, along a river at a spot called Murderer's Bar.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Mary M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1   Prelude No. 20 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Common.  Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/.  Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Song #2  "English Country Garden" by Aaron KennySong #3  FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons.  Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html isrc=USUAN1100232.  Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song #4  Prelude No. 3 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes.  Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Song #5  Friday Morning by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100224Artist: http://incompetech.com/Song #6  "Drunken Sailor" by Cooper CannellSong #7  Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons. Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100169  Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #15 Tragic Grave Story (near Half Moon Bay): Wind Coughing Headstones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 6:42


    There was something wrong about the body, with the way it was looking ---- back.The story in this episode really happened.  It comes from California's past, and took place south of Half Moon Bay, in the town of Purisima, that no longer exists.  Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Colleen M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1   "Friday Morning" by Kevin MacLeodSong #2   "No 2 Remembering Her" by Esther Abrami

    #14 Robbery Gone-Wrong Story (near Angel's Camp): Eye Poking Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 4:38


    Every hear about the Great Flour Sack robbery?  Well, me neither until I came across this story.  I don't know how the thief didn't see it. Maybe he didn't have an eye for crime.  The story in this episode really happened.  It comes from California's past, and took place outside of Angel's Camp. Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Elizabeth R.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1   "Land of My Fathers" by The 126er'sSong #2   "Edge of Eternity" by Norma Rockwell

    #13 Ghost Mystery Story (near Point Lobos): Underwater Fish-Bowl Coffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 9:44


    How far would you go to get the bottom of a mystery?  This episode contains a legend, a ghost story from California's past that took place, off the coast of Point Lobos, near Carmel by the Sea. Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Victoria SProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1   Lurking Shadows by MyuuSong #2   No 8 Requiem by Esther AbramiSong #3   Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100469Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #12 Tall Tale Story (Oakland): Burning Toilet Seats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 7:27


    How old is old?  And what do you do when the old don't die?  This episode contains a tall tale that floated around in California's past, a story that takes place in Oakland. Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Melinda WilsonProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1   "Easy Day" by Kevin MacLeodSong #2   "Tupelo Train by Chris Haugen

    #11 Tragic Yosemite Story: Jumping El Capitan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 11:13


    It is against the law to Base-Jump in National Parks.  Those that do it say it's safe.  Those that run the National Parks say it's not.  To prove that it is safe, 5 base jumpers climbed El Capitan to jump.  But something happened, something they didn't expect.  This episode contains a story from California's past, one about a tragedy that took place at Yosemite National Park in the 1990's.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Mary DahlProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1 "Checkmate" by Nathan MooreSong #2 "A Face In A Cloud" by Nathan Moore

    #10 Global Worming Story (near Fresno): Smashing Worm Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 7:49


    They smashed and dashed and crashed their shovels on the ground.  They charged with tiny scissors. They released the Gobblers.  But something kept coming, on their short, short legs.  This episode contains a farming tale, about a battle that took place in California's past, near Fresno.  It is a battle that could happen, anywhere in the world.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Cathy ScotoProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Song #1 "Epic Battle Speech" by Wayne Jones

    #9 Robbery Gone-Wrong Story (Placerville): Masked Banker Bandit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 10:26


    Stage Coaches that fly.  Hero's that help others not to die.  And bankers turned bandits, who don't want to get caught in a lie.   This episode contains two stories from California's past, one about a robbery gone wrong in the town of Placerville.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Joanne E.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Music, Story # 1          The Plan Is Working by Cooper Cannell Music, Story # 2          Sprightly Pursuit by Cooper Cannell

    #8 Haunted Road Story (near Livermore): Tiny Ghost Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 3:38


    Some roads have dead ends. Other roads have ghosts.  And some roads have tiny ghost hands that will help out a car in trouble.  This episode contains a ghost story from California's past, about a haunted road near the city of Livermore.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Ruth B.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy   Story music:  Childrens Theme - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100296Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #7 Tall Tale Story (Sierra Nevada Mountains): Cross-Eyed Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 10:10


    What do you call a fella who can hear trees grow, see around mountains, rip snakes out of the ground, and make a buck cross-eyed?  You call him the Muler Man.  This episode contains a taller than tall story from California's past, an old story that came out of the Sierra Nevada pack mule era, with special thanks to Mr. Harris, who took the time to share much of this tall tale you are about to hear.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Cynthia SpeakmanProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  IN ORDER:Story Music #1:  Swoop by The  Mini VandalsStory Music #2:  Royal Mountain Breakdown by The Mini VandalsStory Music #3:  Under the Wire by The Mini Vandals 

    #6 Hungry Bear Story (near Bishop): All Pooped Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 7:43


    A snowshoer vs a bear wearing snowshoes.  Staying alive is on the mind of one.  Hunger is on the mind of the other.  Who can walk-run or hop-run faster through deep snow?This episode contains a famous, never heard of, chase story from California's past, an old story that took place outside of the town of Bishop, many, many years ago, originally reported by the Mammoth City Times back in the 1880's.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsTeller:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Christine R.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Story Music by Kevin MacLeodMusic Entitled:  Marty Gots a PlanMarty Gots a Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500015Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #5 Killer Love Story (Indian Gulch): A Groom's Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 10:29


    Love is given.  Love is taken, sometimes by others.  But the love that was given, that feeling, never goes away.  This episode contains a love story from California's past, an old story that came out of Indian Gulch, many, many years ago.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsTeller:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Amika W.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  IN ORDER:Story Music #1:  Fresh Fallen Snow by Chris HaugenStory Music #2:  Morning Mandolin by Chris HaugenStory Music #3:  Surrender by Dan Lebowitz

    #4 Missing Gold Story (Camptonville): A Flat Minor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 7:34


    His partner, his cabin and hundreds of something, just up and disappeared.  And what about his gold?  This episode contains a story from California's past about lost gold on ridge above the old mining town of Camptonville.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsTeller:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Ruth B.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Story music:  The Sun is Scheduled to Come Out Tomorrow by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

    #3 Haunted Road Story (near Lake Tahoe): The Naked What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 3:58


    Some roads have dead ends. Other roads have ghosts.  And some roads have ghosts missing shirts and pants and socks.  This episode contains a ghost story from California's past, about haunted road near Lake TahoeProduced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsTeller:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Colleen M.Production Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Story music:  Falling Rain by Myuu

    #2 Haunted Road Story (near Coloma): Half Faced Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 6:56


    Some roads have dead ends. Other roads have ghosts.  And some roads have ghosts that  stand in front of on coming cars and live to tell about it.  This episode contains 1 ghost story from California's past, about a haunted road near the town of Coloma.Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsTeller:  Eric HurttTelling Simple Guest Announcer:  Elizabeth RProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H. Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy   Story music:  Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100251Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    #1 Welcome to Telling Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 2:31


    Welcome to Telling Simple, a podcast with a bare-bones style of storytelling where stories are retold, simply.  There are a lot of great stories from the past that have been misplaced or are rarely told anymore.  Here you'll find those stories stripped down to the bare-bones of what's taking place to allow you to fill in the background. The podcast will start in California and then move on to other states.  Each episode will contain one well told story, released on the 1st and 15th of every month, plus there will be surprise bonus episodes appearing now and again.  So if you like what you hear, you will want to remind yourself to subscribe, so that you don't miss out when new episodes are released.   Produced by:  Squeaky Metal Stool ProductionsNarrator:  Eric HurttProduction Voice:  Special thanks to Julia H.Theme Music by Dan HenigMusic Entitled:  Arpy  Story Music:A Singular Perversion - Darkness by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100660Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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