Podcasts about National Storytelling Festival

Every October, amateurs and professionals alike gather in this small town in the Appalachian Mountains to hone their storytelling chops and share them with crowds of thousands. In this episode, host Dylan Thuras takes his turn at the mic during the National Storytelling Festival.This episode was produced in partnership with GoUSATV based on a video series we do with them called Small Town Big Story. To check out the storytelling capital of the world for yourself, check out our video about Jonesborough. 

Sam Payne is a national and international musician and storyteller. He hosts The Apple Seed podcast that features stories for families. He was part of the Peabody-nominated team that created Treasure Island 2020, the serial podcast based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel. As a live performer, Sam has brought his stories and songs to Canada, Bulgaria, Tokyo, and from coast to coast in the United States, including performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the nation's capital, the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, and the Timpanogos Storytelling festival in Lehi, Utah.Sam serves as the Weber State University Storytelling Fellow, and has written books and stage pieces, including Sanctuary: The Story of Zion for the centennial of the National Parks Service, Echoes of Hammers and Spikes (With Suzanne Christensen) for the sesquicentennial of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, and One of a Million Stars, commemorating the 14-year mission of the Mars rover Opportunity.https://www.sampayne.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/savoylivehttps://www.facebook.com/p/Sam-Payne-100063648694280https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-payne-82134a44

On today's episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius Publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California, talks to Antonio Sacre, a bilingual Cuban and Irish American writer. As a writer in television, Antonio focuses on multicultural family dynamics, telling universal stories with authenticity and culturally specific details. He is a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival and other global events, inspiring audiences to embrace their family narratives. Antonio's stories, published in award-winning books like "My Name is Cool," and audio recordings, highlight the power of storytelling in fostering resilience and strengthening family relationships.   Episode Highlights: 01:46: Antonio introduces himself as a storyteller, emphasizing curiosity and the art of asking questions. He shares his journey into storytelling, starting with family inquiries and later discovering storytelling as a profession. 03:07: Antonio discusses the value of storytelling in family environments, emphasizing its role in building connections, creating joy, and fostering easier communication between parents and children. 04:20: Antonio suggests incorporating storytelling into daily activities, such as car rides, meal preparations, and walks. He highlights the importance of creating a storytelling space and being present by minimizing distractions like devices. 06:56: Christopher and Antonio delve into the essence of storytelling, touching on the idea that the details of a story may not matter as much as the overall message or connection it conveys. 07:54: Antonio advises parents to realize they have stories to share, even if they don't see themselves as storytellers. He encourages exploring family history, using car rides for storytelling, and finding opportunities to share stories during daily activities. 08:11 Antonio encourages individuals to recognize the abundance of stories in their lives, offering suggestions on where and how to tell them. 11:44: Antonio explains the concept that details don't matter in storytelling unless they are crucial to the point of the story. He shares an example of forgetting the chalk bag during a climbing competition and how a coach's story helped his son in a similar situation. 13:37: Christopher and Antonio discuss the role of reading in storytelling. Antonio recommends starting with family stories and then expanding to collections of folk tales from the library, emphasizing the importance of librarians in this process. 16:54: Antonio emphasizes the power of stories, drawing from personal experiences with his own family's stories, the brain's response to storytelling, and its impact on literacy. He shares Maya Angelou's quote about the lasting emotional impact of storytelling. 18:23 Christopher interjects with a remark about the significance of libraries, citing David McCullough's comment that there are more libraries than McDonald's, which Antonio appreciates. 23:10 Antonio highlights the impact of stories on brain activity, language acquisition, empathy, and reading skills.   Key Points: Storytelling is crucial for creating strong bonds within families by sharing personal experiences and traditions. Rather than getting every detail right, prioritize the core message of a story to deepen the emotional connection and understanding. Research suggests that storytelling activates specific brain circuits, contributing to improved language acquisition, prevention of conditions like Alzheimer's, and enhanced literacy skills in children.   Tweetable Quotes: "Family stories weave the fabric of connection, creating a tapestry of shared experiences and traditions”. - Antonio "Immerse your family in the power of shared narratives; it's the secret sauce that fosters resilience in tough times.” - Antonio Storytelling is the universal language that binds generations – a timeless gift passed down like a cherished heirloom.” - Antonio   Resources Mentioned Helping Families Be Happy Podcast Apple https://www.antoniosacre.com/ Podcast Editing

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Women's History Month than to bring back our our conversation with storyteller, Jennifer Munro.Born in the heart of the industrial midlands in England, Jennifer Munro is a natural born storyteller. Since moving to the USA, she's been working as a  professional storyteller for more than twenty-five years, garnering numerous awards:National Storytelling Network's prestigious Circle of Excellence Award, winner in Storytelling World Magazine for her three recordings and short story collection, Aunty Lily and other Delightfully Perverse Stories. She has been featured at major festivals across the nation, most notably the National Storytelling Festival, TN, and the Timpanogos Festival, UT.Stacy sat down with Jen shortly  after she returned from a residency at the International Storytelling Center  in Jonesboro, TN to talk about the creative process, trusting in the Universe, and the gift that is story.Help Support Full Spirals and give healing a Voice!Join the community of "Spinners" on Patreon and contribute to the production of our impactful content for as little as $1/month!Make a one time donation of your support in any amount! Work with host Stacy ParishSupport the show

James Navé here. Please welcome to the Twice 5 Miles Radio microphone master storyteller Carolina Quiroga. Carolina's bilingual narratives span from El Río Grande to La Patagonia. Carolina earned her master's degree in Storytelling from East Tennessee State University. She has enchanted audiences at prestigious festivals, including the National Storytelling Festival and Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Her podcast, Tres Cuentos, offers a deep dive into Latin American literature. Carolina is a multifaceted talent who has contributed significantly to early learning through The Wolf Trap Institute and currently engages with TAPAS in Asheville Schools. Please tune in to discover how this Colombian native, with a rich Industrial Engineering and Journalism background, found her true calling in Storytelling.

What's the best way to usher in the New Year? On this week's episode, legendary voiceover artist Bill Ratner shares a true story from his early days in Radio: When his green card bride Claudine leaves him, he's alone during the Holidays in an empty double wide and his evening shift duties at KJOI (LA's easy listening music station). So when a fan requests something a bit more intimate than the Percy Faith Orchestra, why not make her happy? And on New Year's Eve, they produce their own live show together over the air waves, using the station's 50,000 watts of power to make the world a bit less lonely.  And Dixie ends the year with the story you've been asking her for. #HappyNewYear   Song: ‘Love's A Stranger' (Warhaus)   New Year l Radio DJ l Drive by Fucking l Anonymous Sex | Music Request Line l Radio Antenna l 1970's l Lubrication l Harlequin Romance Novel l Top of Topanga Mobile Home Park l Double Wide l Vaseline l Instrumental Radio l Muzak l Muumuu | Terrycloth Bathtub Animals l FM Transmitter l Top of the Hour l Station ID l Honda Civic l Radio Console l Blinking LEDs I Percy Faith Orchestra l Middle Age l Smog l Order Up a Man l Microphone l Los Angeles l Happy New Year l Divorce l Radio Tower l Lawrence Welk l Green Card l Quell l Radio Station l Marriage l Swiss l London l LA l Radio Announcer l Chief Engineer l Sales Manager l   About our Storyteller:   Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's premier voiceover artists and a published poet, essayist, and fiction writer. He narrates movie trailers for Pixar's Inside-Out, Marvel's Ant Man, The Kid Who Would Become King, Cold Pursuit, The Emoji Movie, Coen brothers' Hail Caesar, Will Ferrell's The Campaign, MegaMind, Talladega Nights, etc., commercials for Hyundai, Sprint, Pizza Hut, etc., promos for CBS-TV, NBC-TV, ABC-TV, Cartoon Network, documentary narrations for Discovery, History Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Disney World, and is the game voice of "Donnel Udina" on Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3, and the cartoon voice of "Flint" on G.I. Joe, Robot Chicken, Community, and Family Guy.   One of America's leading storytellers, Bill is a 9-time winner of The Moth Story Slam and a 2-time winner of The Best of The Hollywood Fringe Festival Extension for solo performance. Bill's spoken word performances can be heard on National Public Radio's Good Food, The Business, and KCRW's Strangers. He has told stories at Comedy Central Stage, National Storytelling Festival, Long Beach Comic Con, G.I. 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It's holiday time and an Acupuncture certificate is the perfect gift for your Dominant, your Metamours, or for the self-care you need after those exhausting family gatherings.   SUBSCRIBE: Want to be the first to know where Bawdy is headed to on our National Tour? The best place to stay abreast is our email newsletter. Ticket links will be released on the Bawdy newsletter; as soon as we confirm a date, you can find out there.   You'll be the first to see upcoming Tour Dates, get access to Tickets, Storytelling Workshops, Livestreams, Podcasts, Fan Meetups and Special Events. I've been shadowbanned on Social Media (which means no one can see my posts - and that sucks when you're headed out on a big Tour). So having my social media accounts deleted is probably next. If that happens, the only sure way for you and I to stay in touch is for you to sign up for Bawdy's email newsletter. Please ask your friends to sign up, TOO. 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Support the Show: Join the community of spinners on Patreon and contribute to the production of impactful content.  Or make a one time donation of your support.In today's episode, we're diving into a heartwarming story of belief, serendipity, and the enchanting world of storytelling.  Together we go  on a magical journey to Jonesborough, Tennessee, where we'll discover that magic is more than just child's play – it's a lifeline.Show Note LinksStacy's Storytelling Link:https://www.stacyparish.com/City of Jonesborough:https://jonesborough.com/National Storytelling Festival:https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/main/The Crystal Raven (Jonesborough):https://www.facebook.com/crystalravenrocks/Ethereal Craft Chocolatehttps://etherealconfections.com/products/scorpion-chile-bourbon-smoked-sea-salt-caramel-pecans?_pos=1&_sid=a2b7168c0&_ss=rMainstreet Cafe Jonesborough|https://mainstreetcatering.net/Support the show

Support the Show: Join the community of spinners on Patreon and contribute to the production of impactful content.  Or make a one time donation of your support. Born in the heart of the industrial midlands in England, Jennifer Munro is a natural born storyteller. Since moving to the USA, she's been working as a  professional storyteller for more than twenty-five years, garnering numerous awards: National Storytelling Network's prestigious Circle of Excellence Award, winner in Storytelling World Magazine for her three recordings and short story collection, Aunty Lily and other Delightfully Perverse Stories. She has been featured at major festivals across the nation, most notably the National Storytelling Festival, TN, and the Timpanogos Festival, UT.Stacy sat down with Jen shortly  after she returned from a residency at the International Storytelling Center  in Jonesboro, TN to talk about the creative process, trusting in the Universe, and the gift that is story.Support the show

There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We've compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug's sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.  Today's episode also comes with a special visual bonus! We had the pleasure of visiting with Doug in the summer of 2022 at his Appalachian homestead. Click here to see some of the photos of Doug in his element.  Visit the links below to watch the videos of Doug's storytelling serenades on our YouTube channel: Dandelion Tips, Tales, & Tunes Life Lessons Through a Song About an Apple Rural Riddles & Blackberry Boogie A Sweet Strawberry Tale & Tune Want to hear more from Doug? Give “Interviews on Herbal Radio | Featuring Doug Elliot” a listen! Visit Doug Elliot's website here Doug Elliot is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler's Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels. In recent years, he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature.  Elliot's passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what's under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Project: I'm Speaking, featuring MO REYNOLDSMo Reynolds has tried to like knitting and crocheting but the only weaving she really enjoys has to do with words . Based in Idaho, Mo travels the country weaving personal stories with folk and fairy tales, throwing in a tall tale here and there for good measure. She performed on the National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place stage in 2022 and was featured at the Stone Soup and Women's Storytelling Festivals in 2023.  And, Mo will be featured as a New Voice at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough Tennessee this coming October! She shares stories to foster connection, encourage confidence, and invite compassion. Her dream job is to plan road trips around storytelling.Support Full Spirals:https://www.patreon.com/StacyParishMore about Mo:https://www.moreynolds.com/National Storytelling Festival:https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/Support the show

Welcome to the second episode of “Plant Stories” on Herbal Radio. Our hope is for this show to be entertaining and fun – and maybe we'll learn a little something along the way too.  There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We've compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug's sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.  Today's episode also comes with a special visual bonus! We had the pleasure of visiting with Doug in the summer of 2022 at his Appalachian homestead. Click here to see some of the photos of Doug in his element.  Visit the links below to watch the videos of Doug's storytelling serenades on our YouTube channel: Dandelion Tips, Tales, & Tunes Life Lessons Through a Song About an Apple Rural Riddles & Blackberry Boogie A Sweet Strawberry Tale & Tune Want to hear more from Doug? Give “Interviews on Herbal Radio | Featuring Doug Elliot” a listen! Visit Doug Elliot's website here   Doug Elliot is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler's Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels. In recent years, he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature.  Elliot's passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what's under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part. On a side note, we're so excited for the upcoming International Herb Symposium, June 9 – 11, 2023. Are you interested in attending? Buy your early bird tickets before Feb. 28, 2023 for discounted pricing. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok

Dolores Hydock is an actress and story performer whose work has been featured at a variety of concerts, festivals, and special events throughout the U.S. She has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, has been Teller-in-Residence at Jonesborough's International Storytelling Center, and her twelve CDs of original stories have all received Resource Awards from Storytelling World Magazine. Dolores studied for her master's degree in storytelling back in the 90s… with me. And I knew even then that she was destined to be an acclaimed storytelling performer in the years to come.

Today's episode was recorded in late summer of 2022 at Doug Elliott's home in Appalachia. You'll hear a symphony of crickets and other wildlife in the background as Thomas and Doug discuss his childhood, learning folk methods from 'old timers', as well as the path of learning about and connecting with medicinal plants. We hope you enjoy the wonderful and entertaining stories from our dear and magical friend, Doug Elliott. Introduction song "Dandelion Tips" sung by Doug Elliott. Doug Elliott is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler's Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels. In recent years he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature. Elliott's passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what's under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part. Visit Doug Elliott's website here. Watch Doug Elliott's videos on the Mountain Rose Herbs YouTube channel: A Sweet Strawberry Tale & Tune Dandelion Tips, Tales & Tunes Life Lessons Through a Song About an Apple Rural Riddles & Blackberry Boogie   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Donald Davis was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, a small town in the mountainous region of Western North Carolina. He received a B.A. from Davidson College  and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School. Davis served as a Methodist minister in High Point, North Carolina for over 20 years before retiring to become a professional storyteller. He has recorded over 25 storytelling albums and written several books. His long career as a teller and his promotion of the cultural importance of storytelling through seminars and master classes has led to Davis being dubbed the "dean of storytelling.” Davis has appeared on National Public Radio, CNN and ABC's "Nightline". Davis is a strong advocate of storytelling, not just the profession, but also storytelling in everyday life. He feels that we connect with one another through the stories that we tell each other across the family dinner table. We THOROUGHLY enjoyed his take on storytelling cultures and hope you do too! If you'd like to find Donald at any of the storytelling events we mentioned you can do so here:  National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, TN, Oct 7-9, 2022, https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/main/ Athens Alabama Storytelling Festival, October 18- 22, 2022, https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com The Midland Storytelling Festival, Midland, Texas, December 1-3, https://makingmemoriesmidland.com Want to connect? Join our Patreon Community of supporters for a Southern Sister Chat BONUS episode, perks and SWAG: https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias Sign up for our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/e3cef217a5e7/sweetnews  Instagram @SteelMagnoliasPodcast Episode Transcript: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com

Have you ever had a hero? They might be an athlete with great strength, an artist with tremendous talent, or even a superhero from the movies. But we here at The Apple Seed might argue that sometimes the best heroes are the ones who impact your daily life on a personal level. This could be a teacher who inspires you, a friend you admire, or even someone in your own home. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “The Day My Dad Met His Hero” by The Storycrafters on A Tale for All Seasons (1:42) Daily Mix: "The Cat in the Hat" with Gene Nelson (16:10) “The Monkey and the Donkey” by Diane Ferlatte on Aesop Alive and Well (24:34) “The Clog of Gold” by Milbre Burch on If The Shoes Fits: Cinderella Stories From Around the World (37:43) “The Ants and Grasshopper” by Willy Claflin on Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (52:49)

To access full blog post on the episode, full show notes and a photo diary, click below: https://www.ofsedgeandsalt.com/podcastblog/dougelliott Doug Elliott is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and regional indigenous peoples, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler's Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels.     Links: Doug Elliott's Bandcamp page, where you can listen to and download all of his full length albums and story recordings: https://dougelliott.bandcamp.com/ Doug Elliott's website and blog: https://dougelliott.com/ Doug Elliott's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpxmzq7RqmnGeW2R0UnfpQ Todd Elliott's ‘Mushrooms of the Southeast' book mentioned in the podcast Article on Bessie Jones, whom Doug mentions in a story on the podcast, national treasure and African American singer (also see video alongside others, displayed on blog post page for this episode) Support the podcast on Patreon to contribute monthly to our grassroots self-funding of this project  For one time donations to support this podcast: Paypal : paypal.me/petitfawn VENMO: @kelly-moody-6 Cashapp: cash.app/$groundshotsproject   Our website with an archive of podcast episodes, educational resources, past travelogues and more: http://www.ofsedgeandsalt.com  Our Instagram pages: @goldenberries / @groundshotspodcast Join the Ground Shots Podcast Facebook Group to discuss the episodes Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the Ground Shots Project This episode hosted by: Kelly Moody Produced by: Kelly Moody and Ted Packard

David Novak is Artistic Director of A Telling Experience, telling stories to enrich discourse, entertain imagination, engage emotion, and discover our common ground. He has been described as a “master of literary collage” for his unique narrative style. David is an internationally touring storyteller and veteran of the National Storytelling Festival as well as a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network. He keynotes for numerous library and educational conferences, including the Sydney International Storytelling Conference, Czech Children's Theatre Festival, and American Alliance for Theatre in Education. David lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.Happy New Year to all our wonderful listeners!  We hope that 2022 is a great year for you.We have two lovely stories for you and in this episode we welcome back guest storyteller Rachel Ann Harding.She is a traditional storyteller and musician, passionate about myth, and traditional tales. In 2018 she performed at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN and is the creator and producer of the Story Story Podcast, featuring wonderful tellers and tales from around the world (including us!).  Rachel's story is an old folktale from Ireland.Our story has many many versions all around the world - Africa, Malaysia, Korea - but this is a Japanese version of the story.  It features the Hare of Inaba, who is in other Japanese tales.  In this story, the clever little hare gets the better of some snappy crocodiles.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeMusic  & Sound effects by Zapsplat and Free Music Archive

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. As human beings, we all seem to share the ability to get ourselves into just a little bit of nonsense. Whether we're acting silly with our friends, making foolish decisions we didn't think out too well beforehand, or jumping to conclusions, we all participate in nonsense from time to time. No matter how our nonsensical moments may turn out, there is usually a great story to tell afterward. Our stories today are filled with tellers and their characters getting up to all kinds of antics. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Bike Story” by Michael Reno Harrell from Tales and Tunes (1:23) Radio Family Journal: "The Sound of Music" by Sam Payne (13:12) The Daily Mix: “Grosspapa” with Bil Lepp (18:07) “The Haunted House” by Laura Pershin Raynor from All Dressed Up (26:20) “The Bully Goat Grimm” by Willy Claflin from Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (37:49) “The Ride” by Joe Herrington from Shalako (48:45)

In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam introduces President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, Kindra Hall. Steller Collective is a consulting firm “focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today's communication challenges.” Kindra's interest in storytelling sparked at a young age during a family vacation road trip after listening to a storytelling tape by the National Storytelling Festival. She reflects how this experience unified her family, despite different age gaps and interests. Since then, she transformed her passion for storytelling into a career. Kindra explains how storytelling is co-creative, differentiating it from other forms of communication. This co-creative process enables people to create their own versions of relatability, creating a shared experience with the interpersonal connection. She elaborates how this applies in business—people say yes to the story of the products or services rather than its features. Kindra's book, Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business, provides insights into why storytelling is an effective business strategy, including a framework for creating compelling stories. Kindra addresses the #1 common mistake for storytelling in business—people try to convey big concepts, resulting in vague stories. This approach prevents opportunities to connect with others emotionally. Instead of persuasive language, Kindra suggests focusing on one moment. This moment should address a person's hopes, struggles, or fears, producing a story that reveals a solution people can resonate with and understand. Paying attention to your audience is key. Consider what you want your audience to think, feel, know, or act after engaging with your story. Having clarity of the objective and understanding your audience will guide you into the story you should tell. Links:Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Businesshttps://www.storiesthatstick.com/Connect with Kindra:https://www.kindrahall.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kindrahall/https://twitter.com/kindramhallhttps://www.instagram.com/kindrahall/https://www.stellercollective.com/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

Syd Lieberman shares a story, recorded live at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, about a baseball game to remember.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Children always have the most fantastical stories. But, they aren't the only ones. Adults have their fair share of stories from the past that can make us question if they are real or imaginary! Growing up can be full of ups and downs, and each moment becomes a new story that can be shared later. Remember each moment; you never know when it will become a treasured story for later down the line. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “The Sears Roebuck Baby” by Fran Yardley from The Sears Roebuck Baby (2:11) Radio Family Journal: "Three Dates at Once" by Sam Payne (15:46) The Daily Mix: "My Side of the Mountain" with Richie Steadman (21:37) “The New Car” by Donald Davis from The Time Machine (29:15) “123 Year Old Washboard Player” by David Holt from Live and Kickin' at the National Storytelling Festival (50:30)

This week the storytellers tell stories about the National Storytelling Festival. The annual festival takes place in Jonesborough, Tennessee, and online; from September 30 through October 1. For more information visit www.storytellingcenter.net - Check out the show's Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/livingmyfestlifepodcast/  - Follow Kelly Collette online! https://www.kellycollettecomedy.com/  - Original Theme music performed and written by Honey Combs and Combo Slice. Stream their album today: https://open.spotify.com/album/4VZ775lbPom1lv3Vmi4KIM?si=YKFkPNWFQDC5zJ3AP4r_zQ&nd=1  - Editing provided by Phil at https://www.instagram.com/micompodre/   

In this week’s episode (recorded in late July), we jump right in with our delightful guest, Andy Offut Irwin. One of the most sought after performing storytellers in the United States, Andy has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival more than ten times. He has appeared fourteen times as Teller in Residence at International Storytelling Center. Among other gigs, Andy has been a Guest Artist at La Guardia High School of Art, Music, and Performing Arts in New York (The “FAME!” School); he has been a Keynote Speaker/Performer at the Library of Congress-Virburnum Foundation Conference on Family Literacy; a Guest Writer Performer with the Georgia Tech Glee Club; and a guest composer with the Amherst College Men’s Double Quartet.Andy has held a few almost-real-jobs that include: Artist-In-Residence in Theatre at Emory University’s Oxford College from 1991 to 2007. (He continues serving at Oxford from time-to-time as Artist-in-Just-Passing-Through). A very long time ago Andy spent five years as a performer, writer, and director for SAK Theatre at Walt Disney World.Andy is the recipient of many awards, but he is tickled as can be to have received the Oracle 2013 Circle of Excellence from the National Storytelling Network.It all that weren’t enough, he is also a world class whistler! Andy Offut Irwin This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. When adventure calls, it is the duty of any protagonist worth their salt to answer it! At times, characters in stories are invited to go on an adventure. Other times, necessity calls, and they are forced into an adventure to solve a problem or help a friend. In today's stories, our protagonists, of all shapes and sizes, are called to go on quests to solve problems and help others out. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “The Dragon and the Monkey's Heart” by Simon Brooks from More Second-Hand Tales (2:11) Radio Family Journal: "Alpine Yodeler" by Sam Payne (13:48) The Daily Mix: "Peach Pie" with Brynna Haddock (21:18) “Jack and the Magic Boat” by Ed Stivender from Tellin' Time (29:42) “So What and Drop Dead” by Willy Claflin from Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (47:33)

James Navé welcomes storyteller Lucinda deLorimier to the Twice 5 Miles Microphone. In the opening of this captivating interview, Lucinda dives into a provocative story about how a horrible swamp captures the moon from the sky. Of course, the moon got away, but the question is, how did the moon escape? Did the moon have help? Why did the swamp capture the moon in the first place? You'll find out when you listen to this show. After her story, Lucinda and Navé dig deep into the subject of storytelling. They even give you tips on the practical things you can do, like where to look when telling a story to a large crowd. You'll also learn when to go into show mode before your show. Unlike other art forms like painting, photography, or playing a musical instrument, storytelling is a skill you learned, starting with your first word when you were a baby. From there, you've been telling stories ever since and will continue to do so till the day you die. "Once upon a time, I was born, and then I lived a long life full of stories," you might say. Of course, if you want to tell stories from the stage, in addition to telling stories in your everyday life, you'll appreciate the many tips Lucinda offers in this interview. After all, Lucinda's been in the storytelling world for many years, both on stage and teaching people in the classroom how to tell stories. So you're in good hands with Lucinda. Finally, in this interview, you'll learn some early storytelling tidbits about The National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, during the 70s and 80s. Many early storytellers are still on the stages, or as the world has it, on Zoom calls these days. So, if you have a desire to learn more about storytelling, listen to this show. You'll be glad you did.

It's time for The Apple Seed! Every day we bring you stories of all kinds for you and your family. On this episode of The Apple Seed, we have a mix of stories for you that have been passed down to be told time and time again. Stories have always been told and retold by those who hear them, and there are many ways a story can be shared. Today you'll hear stories that are from traditional tales, old folk tales, and even old journal entries. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “No Time to Write” by Dolores Hydock from A Sweet Strangeness Thrills My Heart: The Journals of Sallie Independence Foster, 1861-1887 (2:03) Radio Family Journal: "The Pirates" by Sam Payne (16:58) The Daily Mix: "Gefilte Fish" with Noa Baum (22:50) “Cinderella and the Three Bears” by Willy Claflin from Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (30:52) “The Little Old Woman Who Hated Housework” by Margaret Read MacDonald from Fat Cat and Friends (37:27) “A Blind Boy Catches a Bird” by Sarah Malone from Peace Tale for Kids (49:01)

Here's a performance by Willy Claflin of a sweet song called "Just One More Story." It was recorded live at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

It's time for The Apple Seed! Some time just about every day filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Today we'll start with “Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar!” a hilarious lie of extreme proportions from Bil Lepp. You'll hear the story “The Buffalo's Wife” by Odds Bodkin, a retelling of a Blackfoot Native American Myth about a very brave young woman. You'll get to hear an original tale by Bill Harley titled “Strawberry Peach Sky.” And to wrap it all up you'll hear an original and fun retelling of “The Little Red Hen” by Willy Claflin and his pal Maynard Moose. You won't want to miss a single story. It's all coming up today on the Apple Seed! On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar!” by Bil Lepp from Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar! (4:26) The Daily Mix: "Powdered Milk Cookies" with Jeff Simpson (19:11) “The Buffalo's Wife” by Odds Bodkin from The Wise Little Girl (28:30) “Strawberry Peach Sky” by Bill Harley from The Town Around the Bend (42:57) “The Little Red Hen” by Willy Claflin from Marynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (48:03)

We have the pleasure of chatting with LA-based father of two, Antonio Sacre. Antonio is an internationally recognized and award-winning bilingual storyteller, author and educator. He has performed at the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center and the National Storytelling Festival. His tales of growing up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American household have inspired children worldwide to gather their own family stories and become storytellers themselves. His stories have been published in award-winning books and audio recordings. His Professional Developments and Keynote addresses have helped educators teach writing to students from pre-Kindergarten through graduate school. He has often said that one of the most important parts of storytelling is family. He jokes that while he has built his career around his family's stories, he's considered the clan's 10th best storyteller, “and that's an honor. Sacre says that building family connections is the most important reason to tell stories to your children – especially in a world where we're all more inclined to text than to talk. Learn more about Antonio HERE

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. So it's National Storytelling Week here in the UK! So we are celebrating everything story! If you would like to know more, then please visit The Society for Storytelling Website or Facebook Page and share your story fun.We have two lovely stories for you and in this episode we welcome guest storyteller Rachel Ann Harding.She is a traditional storyteller and musician, passionate about myth, and traditional tales. In 2018 she performed at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN and is the creator and producer of the Story Story Podcast, featuring wonderful tellers and tales from around the world (including us!).Our story is a Native American tale about how things came to be. You can find out more about the wonderful connections between humans and nature in many Native American Tales and this is a great place to start: The Girl who helped Thunder and other TalesIf you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GaragebandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the DragonflyLife is a Rainbow by Tales from the DragonflyProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

As I say in the introduction to this episode, an article in The Lancet by Jane Davis makes the case that reading literature out loud has potential for healing and wellness. As a part of The Reader Organization, Davis says, "Our hypothesis is that reading literature aloud with others offers something uniquely valuable." She goes on to say, It "...facilitates the creation of a series of powerful interplays: between the written text and the aural experience; between hearing the text from outside and processing it within; between one's own experience and that of the author and characters; between the privacy of personal consciousness and the public experience of group...For by reading aloud in a group it may be that readers experience what we might call interpersonality both with the book, and its author and characters, and with other group members...To see oneself in others, to see others in oneself, this is the rich experience going on within the group and with the book ('Enjoying and Enduring: groups read aloud for wellbeing,' by Jane Davis, The Lancet Vol. 373, Issue 9665, February 28, 2009, pp. 714-715.). Jewish and Christian scripture have always ranked among the worlds greatest literature, and both Jews and Christians have known since the time each community was started that the reading aloud of their scripture was something important and profound in multiple ways, not the least of which was for healing and wellbeing. What I love about the art of Biblical Storytelling is that, as my guest, Dr. Kathy Culmer says, the telling of scripture adds something more that simply the reading of scripture. It enables, as The Lancet article claims, an interplay and interpersonality for people in which they identify with the characters, the story, and others listening to the story. They are enabled to live the story and see themselves in others and others in themselves. Of course it takes wonderful storytellers to enable such experiences to happen, and my guest is one such storyteller! If anyone can transport you into the story, it is Dr. Culmer! Dr. Kathy Hood Culmer is an author, storyteller, speaker and teacher and Christian educator. A graduate of Spelman College, the University of South Florida, and United Theological Seminary, Kathy holds a B.A. in English, an M.A. in English, and a D. Min. in Biblical Storytelling. She has taught on the secondary and college levels in a variety of subject areas ranging from English to Speech Communications, to Broadcast Journalism, to Religious Education. As a professional storyteller, she has been a teller and workshop presenter in churches, schools, libraries, at festivals, retreats, on college campuses, in business settings, and a variety of other venues. Kathy has performed at the Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival, Georgia State University, Duke University's Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, the Texas Storytelling Festival, and was the Featured Storyteller at the Network of Biblical Storytellers 2008 Festival Gathering. She was a part of a 2008 Biblical Storytelling Mission Trip to The Gambia in West Africa. Her life's work is to provide words of encouragement, truth, and inspiration to others through telling, writing, and speaking. She is the editor of a collection of personal narratives called Yes, Jesus Loves Me: 31 Love Stories and is also author of "Big Wheel Cookies: Two For A Penny," published in The Rolling Stone and Other Read Aloud Stories and "Feasts a Plenty," published in Holiday Stories All Year Round. You can learn more about Dr. Culmer here and from her website: kathyculmer.com.

Adam Booth's original stories blend traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. A nationally touring artist, his professional telling appearances include premiere storytelling events across the United States, such as the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, the International Storytelling Center, the National Storytelling Festival, the Appalachian Studies Association Conference, the National Storytelling Conference, the National Academy of Medicine, and as a Spoken Word Resident at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada). He is a member of the Recording Academy and his recordings have received a Parents’ Choice Gold Award, two Parents’ Choice Silver Honors, and four Storytelling World Awards and Honors. He is a four-time champion of the West Virginia Liars' Contest.

Adam Booth's original stories blend traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. A nationally touring artist, his professional telling appearances include premiere storytelling events across the United States, such as the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, the International Storytelling Center, the National Storytelling Festival, the Appalachian Studies Association Conference, the National Storytelling Conference, the National Academy of Medicine, and as a Spoken Word Resident at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada). He is a member of the Recording Academy and his recordings have received a Parents' Choice Gold Award, two Parents' Choice Silver Honors, and four Storytelling World Awards and Honors. He is a four-time champion of the West Virginia Liars' Contest.

We always hope that the stories we share with you on The Apple Seed spark memories for you to share with the people that you love. Sometimes those memories are sparked by listening to personal stories, and other times by listening to tall tales and fairy tales. So sit back, relax, and get ready to have the memories wash over you as you listen to stories about cookies, uncles, and artichokes.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:"Baking Cookies" by The Storycrafters from Classics with a Twist (17:34)This story from the husband and wife storytelling duo, The Storycrafters (Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns), is a retelling of the classic "Gingerbread Man" tale. "Uncle Frank Plays With the Jollys" by Donald Davis from I Wouldn't Tell This to Just Anybody (30:41)In this next story from "The Dean" of storytelling, Donald Davis talks about listening to stories about made up family members. This was recorded live on the grounds of the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. Radio Family Journal: "Fighting Artichokes" (4:51)What's in a name? In this latest entry in the Radio Family Journal you'll enjoy Sam's musings about some of the silly mascot names he's encountered throughout his life.

Apple Seed listeners have often heard us mention stories and storytellers that we've found at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. This year, that prestigious festival is all online, which means that anyone in the world can buy a ticket and enjoy the stories (Google the festival to find out more).  And on the eve of the festival, we bring you as an Apple Seed Extra just a little taste of Jonesborough, Tennessee, the festival's home since it began in 1973. 

Apple Seed listeners have often heard us mention stories and storytellers that we've found at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. This year, that prestigious festival is all online. And on the eve of the festival, we bring you as an Apple Seed Extra just a little taste of Jonesborough, Tennessee, the home of the festival since 1973.

In 2017 I made plans to attend the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. There are few things I would rather do, but today I will do one of them... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ken-pierpont/message

Brian Conroy is a gifted storyteller who comes alive when he sees people of diverse faiths, races, and backgrounds working together. Founder of the Buddhist Storytelling Circle, a group of storytellers from the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery who perform at interfaith gatherings, he first encountered Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in 1976 and took refuge with the Master in 1994. Bringing together his passion for storytelling with the wisdom of Buddhism, he writes traditional and contemporary Buddhist tales. As a storyteller, Conroy has performed at festivals and conferences including the National Storytelling Festival, The Parliament for the World’s Religions, The Buddhist Storytelling Festival, and at DRBA monasteries. A life-time educator, Conroy taught theater and public speaking in the public schools in San Jose, California for thirty-five years. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Folklore from San Jose State University, where he also taught storytelling for ten years. He is the author of Stepping Stones, a collection of Buddhist parables, and Prince Dighavu, an adaptation of a traditional wisdom tale. His stories, e.g. “Captain Enlightenment!,” bring together wisdom and humor that speak to audiences of all ages. Through his teaching (part 1 of 4), his stories, his storytelling tips, and his life, Conroy exemplifies the message he would share with the world: Live your values. Join us in conversation with this gifted storyteller!

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a piece called "The Book You Sent Today," recorded live at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

On today's Apple Seed Extra, the true story of Bobbie the Wonderdog, recorded live at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

This week we present two stories from people who used technology to understand their relationships. Part 1: Digital consultant Phong Tran navigates his relationship through various digital platforms. Part 2: Fed up with feeling lonely, Sufian Zhemukhov embarks on a data driven analysis of his own unlikability. Phong Tran is a Creative Technologist at a digital consultancy. He works on websites and applications in both roles as a designer and a developer. As someone with a preference to dabble and a short attention span, he works on art projects in various mediums. The projects tend to ask questions about our relationship to our digital selves, and overall how that changes how we see each other. Also, at other times it's just about food Phong ate. A collection of his design can be found at phonghtran.com, and a collection of other things will be at his Instagram account, @phonghtran. Sufian Zhemukhov is an award-winning author and performer. He received the 2020 J. J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Award, from the National Storytelling Network, "to a storyteller of major and unique performing talent." He is The 2019 Moth Champion and winner at the 2018 Story Slam at the National Storytelling Festival. Sufian’s recent solo show, Flirting Like an American, received critical acclaim in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY. Sufian's stories are based on his personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and professor of international affairs at George Washington University that might be much funnier than you would expect. His recent book, Mass Religious Ritual and Intergroup Tolerance, won the 2019 Best Book Award at the International Studies Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If you think small is insignificant, try being locked in a room at night with 1 mosquito" Usifu Jalloh, of the Cowfoot Prince documentary, is a Sierra Leonean scholar, keynote speaker, drummer, activist, transformative storyteller, founder of the annual Maambena Fest in Kamakwie, and co-founder of the National Storytelling Festival, Freetown. We talk about his own history and experiences, his views on education, religion and how to approach FGM issues, how to develop knowledge and love of self, and how this can affect your experience navigating the world --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlltw/message

Sue O’Halloran has appeared on such media programs as PBS and ABC News “Nightline” and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. She has received the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards and is a frequent featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival and the International Storytelling Center’s “Storytelling Live!” Teller-in-Residence program. The Chicago Reader says O’Halloran “has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” O'Halloran is co-producer of multicultural performances and internationally recognized films including “Black, White and Brown: Tribes & Bridges” at the Steppenwolf Theatre and “More Alike Than Not: Stories of Three Americans - Christian, Jewish and Muslim.” Sue is author of seven books and producer/director of the video stories on www.RacebridgesStudio.com which deals with issues of race and belonging and receives over half a million visitors each year. Sue teaches Diversity & Inclusion seminars and webinars around the country for corporations and nonprofits. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). Susan O’Halloran Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesconnectusall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSuperOH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/superoh/ Web: SusanOHalloran.com Web: RacebridgesStudio.com Jones.Show Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

"Storytelling is not a lost art, but a found art!" Mary Lou Williams moved to South Florida to retire from a career in teaching and decided to take up a second career as a professional storyteller. In this interview … How and why someone would become a professional storyteller?What is storytelling anyway?Where do you get stories to tell?Learn the history of the National Storytelling Festival. Find a local storytelling group in Florida at flstory.com. Living the Present Moment – Podcast Interview Series “People of Passion and Purpose, Doing Interesting Things, Living the Present Moment” Recorded: Fri Feb 21, 2020, Music: Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Ed Stivender has been telling stories for a long time. I first met him at Jonesborough a couple of years ago, and thought he was such a nice man. He came across as a very quiet and private man which was the total opposite to the man I saw on stage. This interview, edited down from two hours, follows Ed's passion and life from when he first started telling tales (about how windows got broken at home) through his introduction to professional storytelling and his beloved Jonesborough, National Storytelling Festival, his books to his plans for future work. Please enjoy this Conversation with Ed Stivender.

Antonio Sacre is an internationally known touring writer, storyteller, and performance artist who has performed at the Kennedy Center, the National Storytelling Festival, and the Library of Congress’s Festival of the Book. Antonio has authored children’s books drawing from his childhood growing up with a Cuban father and Irish-American mother. He discusses the power of story and how it brings us together.

In this episode, we wish you a Happy New Year and launch season 2 of #TLLTW! Upon returning from a roller coaster of a trip to Sierra Leone to network, spend time with family, host the National Storytelling Festival with PAN and Usifu Jalloh, and have general enjoyment, Andre attempts to process all the positives and negatives to see what Sierra Leone has taught him about identity empowerment and creativity. It's a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlltw/message

This episode is short but sweet. At the time this will be released, I will be going through customs at Heathrow with my mum en route to Freetown, Sierra Leone to see family and for me to deliver the National Storytelling Festival with Usifu Jalloh, the Patriotic Advocacy Network, and other partners. It's an opportunity to be thankful for getting this idea this far, and an opportunity to thank you, the listeners, for investing your time in it when there are so many other things you could be doing or listening to! I talk about the last couple of years, how Be/Come has evolved over that time, the episodes we've had so far, and the hiatus we are now having until we launch Season 2 on 1st January 2020, and the soft launch of my new website, www.andrebright.co.uk. What an amazing journey! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and see you in 2020! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlltw/message

“The Leprecano” by Antonio Sacre on Uncle Tom and the Roller Coaster of Death(10:41)“Burma Shave” by David Holt on Live and Kickin' at the National Storytelling Festival(8:34)“Putting Down New Roots” by Dolores Hydock on Once in a Blue Moon (24:48)

“Pirate Field” by Sam Payne on Camelot (6:24) “Zombie Boy” by Ocatvia Sexton on Appalachian Haint Tales (5:59) “Cinderella and the Three Bears” by Willy Claflin on Maynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (5:38) “The Young Slave” by The Acting Company (9:27) “I'm Sean Connery” by Syd Lieberman on AKA Syd Lieberman (9:54) “Skeleton Dance” by Anne Rutherford on Tales that Go Bump in the Night (3:20)

In today's episode, enjoy the following stories: “Mon Uncle” by Kevin Kling on A Fool's Paradise “The Golden Ball” by Dolores Hydock on Once in a Blue Moon “Mr. Fox” by Jenni Cargill-Strong on Stories to Light the Dark “Dad's Day ‘04” by Kevin Kling on Alive “You're Safe, Mary” by Syd Lieberman on LiebermanLive at the 2001 National Storytelling Festival

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Episode 106 - Kindra Hall - Professional Storyteller/Keynote Speaker/Mother & Wife/Author: Stories That Stick (Pre-Order your book at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Indie Book, etc.…) “I didn’t recognize storytelling as a talent; it was something I just did.” “I have always kind of been the “Gonzo.” What am I?” “...all these little things...moments in my life have value...significance… I can do this! -Kindra Hall In Episode 106, The Two Fit Crazies are captivated by the amazingly talented Kindra Hall. After Christine met Kindra and listened to her deliver an extremely poignant and inspirational keynote address to thousands of fitness professionals at the Orangetheory Fitness Summit in early 2019, she knew that Kindra was a diamond in the rough! Kindra, who is a professional storyteller, keynote speaker, author, mother, and wife, first made her storytelling debut in 5th grade when she began recounting the story of The Giant’s Big Toe in front of her fellow elementary school students. Kindra then reveals her own “story” about how storytelling leads her to take part in the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, try out for the Concordia University, Wisconsin talent show, begin keynote speaking, and eventually write Stories That Stick! Kindra also discusses the process and the purpose of storytelling and how it can play an intricate part in successfully building, branding, and marketing any business or foster more meaningful relationships. Kindra admits that, like others, her road to success has been paved with risk, faith and “straight-up hustle,” but by keeping an “audience forward” mindset, delivering a clear message, and accepting that you must embrace trial and error, you will achieve your goals. Get your paper and pencils ready and let’s “flex your empathy muscles!” What is your story? Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com Website: www.kindrahall.com Website: www.storiesthatstick.com Facebook: Kindra Hall Twitter & Instagram: @KindraHall LinkedIn: Kindra Hall Please, as always, be sure to subscribe, rate and review Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

“When I was a kid, most stories had one basic message: If you're strong, if you're brave, if you're honest, everything will turn out all right. It's a good message, but we can add other important messages. One I include quite often is that if we work together, we can accomplish things that we can't do alone. Another is that if the world is going to last, we must make better choices about how we live. And if we all do our part, a hundred years from now our grandchildren will be making up their own stories and retelling the ones we're making up today.” - Pete Seeger, Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book, p. 209-210. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ We are at a moment of cultural and environmental crisis. In terms of mental health, most humans in modern society are largely disconnected from their roots in the natural world; we are suffering mentally, emotionally, psychically, socially, spiritually, and we continue to further disengage from our relationship to nature and our identity as nature's own. Along with our human health, we are blinding ourselves to the greater health of our planet. Three strangely complementary systems of rejection and denial are at work: 1) There is the simple denial that there even is a problem to be confronted in the health of our planet, our ecosystems, and the lives of our plants, animals, and humans; 2) There is the denial that humans have much if anything to do with the health of the Earth and/or the problems that our Earthen environments are currently facing; and 3) Even among those who accept our Earth's health problems (and are even deeply troubled by them), there is a third, subtle, treacherous denial at work: the world-wise denial that anything can be done to alleviate our Earth's problems; a sickly, sophisticated embrace of our powerlessness; a focus on our impotence as “a given;” a negating of all worthy efforts as foolhardy, “too late,” “not enough,” or simply impossible. Sardonic wins. Everyone loses. The potential for stories and storytelling in the healing of our planet and ourselves is paramount. It may be that the sardonics have it right, maybe humans will offer too little too late in the healing of our planet - but, if there are positive possibilities for wholeness and healing, storytellers must be among the physicians. And even if our efforts do not lead to the best or hoped-for outcomes, they may lead to better outcomes than would otherwise result from no effort at all. And even if “the results” are negligible, the true storytellers know that the storytelling is never “in vain.” Stories are for the benefit of listeners. Those who hold and remember and recall worthy stories receive nourishment long after the teller has departed. A nourishing story is food. Sometimes a tale is health-giving, providing needed sustenance. Sometimes we are beyond the possibility of good health, but the worthwhile story still provides something - an easing of pain, a soothing of anxieties, an acknowledgement of loss, or maybe some positive unknown for future generations; stories are sometimes elixirs with restorative powers that ripen in times beyond the present. Worthy stories are needed food, feeding us, our children, and our descendents in times of want and hunger. Our Earthen home is in need of healing. We are in need of healing. Storytellers are not the only doctors, but we are influential physicians, essential specialists. Healing and inspiring stories provide needed medicine. In the midst of the storm, we storytellers must be calm, mindful, selective; we must mix, concoct, and share the finest medicines available to us; we must experiment and continue to learn, searching all the shelves of our medicine cabinets, drawing from all of our history and training, for the right prescriptions and dosages in this time of needed healing. I saw Pete Seeger tell tales and sing stories at the National Storytelling Festival years ago. In between tales, he paused, looked at the crowd and stated it simply: If humanity survives, a key part of the reason for our survival will be because of the stories, the storytelling, the story listening, the story listeners, and the storytellers. Our work is the healing of ourselves and the healing of our home - the healing of our Earth. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Recall a single story or tale that has left an indelible mark of inspiration on your life. It may be a folk tale, a literary story, an anecdote from your life or from the life of another. Stories inspire...and heal. We, as humans, are caretakers of this planet and we are members of the Earthen family. Every time a person cares for a plant, an animal, a park, a forest, a nature preserve, a fellow human, they are caring for the Earthen family. Recognize every act of compassionate caring as an act of healing for ourselves and our lovely planet. Listen to stories that highlight our interconnectedness and inspire us to act with magnanimity. Share tales that nourish us, heal us, and offer a beneficial balm to our planet in need of healing. (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, "Sacred Earth." )

Katie Liesener is a writer and storyteller who has performed in over 90 shows across nine states. She is a Moth GrandSlam champion and a Massmouth "Big Mouth Off" champion, and she has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival. Her written work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Conde Nast Traveler, and various other publications.

In this episode we dig deeper into the life of Kathryn Windham. Listen to Kathryn tell about her first performance at the National Storytelling Festival as well as a recording of her final performance in Jonesborough, TN.

Folklorist, poet and president of the International Storytelling Center, Kiran Singh Sirah is passionate about the power of stories.  He heads the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee—the oldest festival of its kind in the world and a driving force behind the renaissance in storytelling.  Kiran talks about creating community through stories, the ability of story to transcend petty politics and connect us to what is essential.  His own story is pretty interesting: born in England to parents who had been expelled from their home in Uganda and grandparents who were part of the liberation movement in India.  He understands first-hand the ability of stories to translate cultures to each other.  We also hear a story from NEA National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams who can spin a tale with the best of them.

Folklorist, Poet and President of the International Storytelling Center Kiran Singh Sirah is passionate about the power of stories.  He heads the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough Tennessee—the oldest festival of its kind in the world and a driving force behind the renaissance in storytelling.  Kiran talks about creating community through stories, the ability of story to transcend petty politics and connect us to what is essential.  His own story is pretty interesting: born in England to parents who had been expelled from their home in Uganda and grandparents who were part of the liberation movement in India.  He understands first-hand the ability of stories to translate cultures to each other.  We also hear a story from NEA National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams who can spin a tale with the best of them.

Folklorist, poet and president of the International Storytelling Center, Kiran Singh Sirah is passionate about the power of stories.  He heads the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee—the oldest festival of its kind in the world and a driving force behind the renaissance in storytelling.  Kiran talks about creating community through stories, the ability of story to transcend petty politics and connect us to what is essential.  His own story is pretty interesting: born in England to parents who had been expelled from their home in Uganda and grandparents who were part of the liberation movement in India.  He understands first-hand the ability of stories to translate cultures to each other.  We also hear a story from NEA National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams who can spin a tale with the best of them.

Morgen Reynolds has been telling stories for most of her life! She remembers tying on a bandana and lying upside down, with magic marker "eyes" painted on her chin to perform "Wide Mouth Frog" for her friends. It was a huge hit. When her oldest, now 14, was a toddler, he had an endless appetite for stories. He would give her three animals and a place and she had to create a story off the top of her head. Eventually, she had to create story "tickets" that he would use to "buy" a story. There had to be some rationing. That grew to telling at family reunions, and soon after--"Miss Mo" was born. Morgen started performing on stage when she was 12 years old and dreamed of being a professional actress. That is a difficult dream to realize--especially with three kids! Storytelling came to her as a way to perform on her time, with total control over the content. She just started telling stories, without realizing that there is a storytelling world out there! Now she has performed at festivals, attends workshops, and teaches storytelling to others. Some of the most powerful storytelling occurs in the unplanned moments. The experiences around the dinner table that start with, "Did I ever tell you about that time when I was a kid that I. . . . " That's when you've got them! Kids love to hear stories, especially about the grownups in their lives, and especially if it involves the grownups in their lives getting into some trouble! Those stories, told honestly, have far more power than any sermon we could attend. Morgen is using modern technology to spread the art of storytelling. She has a YouTube channel with playlists of stories geared towards school aged children. She is also on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Living in rural Montana makes traveling to live performances difficult, but she has high hopes of building her online brand and connecting with children and adults all over the world through the power of story. Here we go with Miss Mo! Storytelling festivals are LEGIT! If you do a google search, you will find one near you, and they look amazing! I am seriously excited to check these out! Here are some festivals Morgen mentioned: National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN: http://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/ Mount Timpanogos Storytelling Festival: https://timpfest.org More festivals: http://www.sostoryfest.com/festivals.html Storytellers Morgen tells us about: Laura Simms http://www.laurasimms.com Bil Lepp https://www.leppstorytelling.com Kim Weitkamp http://www.kimweitkamp.com Sam Payne https://www.sampayne.com/home The Moth on NPR https://www.themoth.org Jane Yolen Folktales http://janeyolen.com/works/favorite-folktales-from-around-the-world/ Why Storytelling: Stories connect families, our past, our identity, our experiences. Our stories are what make up our family culture. Storytelling is also a way to develop cognitive skills as a means of working our brains to remember things, which is why storytelling is so cultural. Storytelling is how family history and culture is perpetuated because they are easier to remember. Stories help us learn about conflict resolution, and connect us with the heroes in the stories, too. Storytelling and The Well-Educated Heart with Marlene Peterson http://librariesofhope.com/storytelling.html A way of keeping track of your family stories is with a five year journal, where you write down a line each day and then you come to it for five years recording one line each day. It's a great way to capture the snippets of life over a long time period. You listened to the end of the episode so you get to listen to a special treat! I posted a special audio of my 3-year old and me singing a song together while I was putting her to bed one night. You can only access it https://youtu.be/7P7Xpjnocdo (here, this link). Enjoy making memories together! Find more from Morgen at http://www.missmostoryteller.com http://www.missmostoryteller.com (Website) YouTube...

Adam Booth's original stories blend traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. He has been featured at the International Storytelling Center, the National Storytelling Festival, the Appalachian Studies Association Conference, the National Storytelling Conference, the National Academy of Medicine, and has been a Spoken Word Resident at the Banff Centre (Alberta). He is a member of the Recording Academy and recordings have received two Parents’ Choice Silver Honors and four Storytelling World Awards and Honors. He is a four-time champion of the West Virginia Liars' Contest.   http://www.adam-booth.com/   https://www.speakstoryseries.com/   StoryHinge http://storyhinge.com Where we dig deeper into story and story creation.  We amplify personal stories to consider more possibility and realize more potential and happiness in life.

We visit the 45th annual National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where we hear from some of our favorite tellers there (including Willy Claflin, Bil Lepp, and Josh Goforth) and also rub shoulders with festival attenders and report on the Fringe Festival, one of the oldest underground traditions associated with the Festival.

This is the season of the National Storytelling Festival, the event more prominent, perhaps, than any other in the story of the storytelling Revival in America. The festival is now in it's forty-fifth year,this year, the festival features a lot of our favorites, as well as a host of new voices, and we're going to bring you some of those folks on this episode of the Apple Seed: Tellers and Stories.

Today we welcome Alton Chung to our leadership show. Alton is an amazing storyteller of cultural tales and personal stories of growing up in Hawaii. He tells stories of WWII Japanese Americans, Asian folktales, and ancient Hawaiian legends.    I first heard Alton at the Timpanogos Storytelling festival in 2016 and he made an immediate impression upon me. He has a unique ability to subtly portray important leadership principles in simple beautiful stories about people. Alton’s stories are steeped in wisdom, integrity, trust, and many other important leadership qualities. About Alton Japanese and Korean storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung, grew up with the stories, superstitions, and the magic of the Hawaiian Islands. This gives him a unique perspective when telling cultural tales and personal stories of growing up in Hawaii, stories of WWII Japanese-Americans, Asian folktales, and ancient Hawaiian legends. He was awarded the National Storytelling Network’s (NSN’s) first J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Award in 2005.  Performances include: the Timpanogas Storytelling Festival in Utah, the Cayman Islands Gimme Story Storytelling Festival, Singapore’s Congress of Asian Storytellers, the International Storytelling Festival of Thailand, and the International Storytelling Festival in Hue, Vietnam.  He has also been the Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center and a New Voice Teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN.  His DVD, LIFE IS THE TREASURE: Okinawan Memories of WWII and CD, TALES FROM THE LANAI have both won Storytelling World Honors.  He is also the former Chairman of the Board of Directors for NSN.  We welcome Alton to Leaders247.

A throwback to the stories told at the 2017 St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the National Storytelling Festival, and much more.

A visit to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee with Sam Payne featuring stories, songs, and snippets from the festival atmosphere.

The 43rd annual National Storytelling Festival gets underway tomorrow in this charming town in central Tennessee.

Recorded live at the 2014 National Storytelling Festival. This Norse tale introduces Ella, who’s beauty and gentility is unmatched and Tatterhood, who while unkempt and rough, carries an inner fire and spirit that makes her unique and beautiful.

Recorded Live at the 2015 National Storytelling Festival comes a fantastic tale by Adam Booth. It's a tale that blends traditional tales, Appalachian Culture and history into an experience like no other. Show Notes: www.storylisteners.com/3

Welcome Struggling with Life Faith Stuff FaithND from University of Notre Dame Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Year of Mercy Prayer Book Report 20th Anniversary Edition of Best-Loved Stories Told at the National Storytelling Festival – c 1991 National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling Prayer Wrap-up

Sam Payne takes us on a stroll through the National Storytelling Festival which is held every year in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Angela Llyod is a California based storyteller who has told at the National Storytelling Festival and at Festivals all over the ountry.

Adam Booth's original stories blend traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. A nationally touring artist, his professional telling appearances include premiere storytelling events across the United States, such as the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, the International Storytelling Center, the National Storytelling Festival, the Appalachian Studies Association Conference, the National Storytelling Conference, the National Academy of Medicine, and as a Spoken Word Resident at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada). He is a member of the Recording Academy and his recordings have received a Parents' Choice Gold Award, two Parents' Choice Silver Honors, and four Storytelling World Awards and Honors. He is a four-time champion of the West Virginia Liars' Contest.