Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Brooks

In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, award-winning storyteller Simon Brooks shares practical insights into mastering the craft of storytelling. He begins with a key piece of advice: avoid using accents unless you have truly mastered them.  Simon also explains his method for internalizing stories by breaking them into seven parts. This approach aligns with how our memory works and helps keep each performance natural, engaging, and authentic. He encourages storytellers to find and trust their own voice rather than copy others. Throughout the conversation, Simon explores how storytelling can inspire leadership, enhance education, and build deeper human connections. For him, storytelling is not just a skill but a lifelong pursuit.  

In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, we have British storyteller Simon Brooks, who brilliantly entrances the audience with his tales and helps hundreds with presentation skills in his workshops. Instead of rekindling his profession as a professional photographer, Simon made a career shift and chose his deep passion for sharing stories with kids as a pastime. He expresses his joy in telling stories and how it helps build community transcending the barriers of time and space.  Simon answers how he navigates storytelling in the digital era by highlighting the element of authenticity. The entire discussion maps out the intricacies and the gratifying aspects of storytelling, aiming to connect with audience members and, at large, leave a lasting impression on them.  

Kai's and Adrien's search for answers leads them to someone who might have them, but as their grip on reality unravels, Kai begins to question their own past and connection to The Company.The deeper they dig, the more the lines blur--what is real, and what has always been?Content Warnings: unreality, memory loss, psycolohical distress, paranoia, body horror, brief mention of past medical trauma.This episode includes sounds of gore at:Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiKori Davis as AdrienSimon Brooks as LyssaLumi Oakes as JessTal Minear as RyanMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of their music at soundcloud.com/poppletronSound effects are courtesy or Zapsplat and PixabayFollow us at www.tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling and bsky.app/profile/slowlyunspooling.bsky.social for updates Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai's world tilts further into chaos when they receive another unsettling email—one that reveals more of the company's twisted hierarchy. Adrien's warnings grow darker as the truth inches closer: Kai might not just be a victim but something more. As questions of trust fracture their fragile alliance, a revelation from Lyssa points them toward a chilling new lead. Are they unraveling the threads of a nightmare, or becoming part of it?CW: Psychological horror, paranoia, existential dread, implied unreality, unsettling audio.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiHaze Peers as The SupervisorKori Davis as AdrienSimon Brooks as LyssaMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of their work at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow us at tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling for updates or support us at patreon.com/slowlyunspooling. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai dives deeper into Adrien's videos, uncovering Adrien's past of surveillance and tension. As the videos unfold, unsettling connections to Kai's emerge, challenging their perception of reality. The pressure mounts as Adrien's cryptic warnings come into focus: what secrets lie within these videos, and at what cost will the truth come?Content Warnings: Mentions of emotional manipulation, workplace stress, and implied self-doubt.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaLumi Oakes as JessKori Davis as AdrienMusic by Aubrey Poppleton — explore more at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects sourced from Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow updates at Tumblr or support us on Patreon. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai grapples with the mystery of Adrien's flash drive, where haunting videos unlock buried memories and unresolved fears. As the duo delves into the chilling recordings, they uncover unsettling parallels between their experiences. But when Adrien hints at a deeper, darker truth, Kai must decide: can they embrace Adrien's cryptic warnings, or will they take matters into their own hands, risking everything?Content Warnings: Psychological manipulation, memory loss, references to medical trauma, suicide mentions, and unsettling audio/visual descriptions.Transcript can be found here.Featuring:Aspen Rayne as KaiKori Baylen as AdrienHaze Peers as The SupervisorCeleste as The AssistantSimon Brooks as LyssaMusic by Aubrey Poppleton; explore more at soundcloud.com/poppletron.Sound effects by Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow updates on Tumblr or support us at Patreon. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai begins their new life with the hope that they've left the past behind. It's the first day of a new semester, a fresh start in the wake of haunting memories. But the sense of unease builds as strange emails appear in their inbox, triggering old fears.This episode includes a trailer for Before the Tone, a horror story told through voicemails and phone calls between two sisters, all about unraveling the dark secrets of Mack's new job. Find out more at www.knaveofhearts.com and by following Before the Tone where you listen to your shows and on tumblr @knaveofheartsadTranscript found hereFeaturing:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaKori Davis as AdrienMusic is by Aubrey Poppleton, find more of her music at soundcloud.com/poppletronSound effects are courtesy of Zapsplat and Pixabay.Follow us at www.tumblr.com/slowly-unspooling for updates or support us at www.patreon.com/slowlyunspooling. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slowly Unspooling returns October 8th.Follow us on tumblr at slowlyunspooling for updates.This trailer included:Aspen Rayne as KaiSimon Brooks as LyssaChloe Stewart as AmeliaPandora Potts as DaneFind links to all their works on tumblr.Transcript can be found hereSound effects and music for this episode is courtesy of Zapsplat.comExcited to see you all in less than a month. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have missed you! Popping in from the hiatus with updates on life and where we have been and some stories from our hearts to yours. Simon Brooks tells "The Evergreen", Rachel Ann Harding tells "The Beacon" and Isabelle Hauser tells "All Sorts".Support the show

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Simon Brooks says with 7.5 million visitors coming to the Mornington Peninsula each year, paid parking will help the council raise funds for maintenance costs associated with the growing tourist numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyssa grapples with a mysterious tape and the possibilities within, Kai's uncertain awakening, and the shadows of a haunting past.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Haze Peers as Jean, and Simon Brooks as Lyssa. Comments? Questions? Feel free to ask us on tumblr @slowlyunspooling we love to hear from you all!Credit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episodeContent Warnings: medical trauma, family conflict, emotional distress, and the exploration of unsettling messages, implied suicidal possibilityTranscript found hereSupport us and our work on Patreon and get exclusive early access, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and other related media. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions rise, Kai struggles to understand the unfathomable situation they've found themselves in, while the tapes they received are coming to an end. Journey with Kai as they try to wrap this mystery up once and for all.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Celeste as The Assistant, Haze Peers as The Supervisor, Kat Hatherlee as The Director, Lumi Oakes as Jess, and Simon Brooks as Lyssa. Comments? Questions? Feel free to ask us on tumblr @slowlyunspooling we love to hear from you all!Credit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episodeContent Warnings: Unresponsiveness and fainting, Medical emergency, Tense and unsettling situations, Eerie and mysterious elements, Mind-bending and surreal experiencesTranscript found hereSupport us and our work on Patreon and get exclusive early access, behind-the-scenes bloopers, and other related media. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Slowly Unspooling," tensions rise as Kai's obsession with mysterious tapes threatens their well-being and relationships with Lyssa and Jess. Kai's determination to uncover the truth becomes a source of concern for those who care about them, leading to a difficult ultimatum. As the episode unfolds, we see the struggle between Kai's need to finish the tapes and the desperate attempts of their loved ones to help them. With uncertain consequences looming, the story takes a gripping turn that leaves us wondering about the tapes' true significance and Kai's path forward.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Simon Brooks as Lyssa, and Lumi Oakes as JessCredit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episode.Content Warnings: Strong Language, Psychological Distress, Emotional Intensity, Mental Health Struggles, Disordered EatingTranscript available hereSupport us on Patreon and get exclusive early access as well as behind-the-scenes bloopers and other related media. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Becky, Mike, and Taleen reconvened for an eventful episode of the Morning Roar. It was the day before the Autumnal Equinox, and as such, we discussed Pumpkin Spice season. Fall was also the subject of our Twitter poll question. This episode of the Morning Roar is part of the annual World College Radio Day marathon! The crew discussed what college radio means to each of them. Our special guests, Simon Brooks and Aldo Camacho, came by to talk about the Sustainable Engineering program, and the Office of Sustainability, and its efforts at Villanova. We covered the potentially soggy Family Weekend football matchup for the Wildcats, and highlighted all of the fun things going on campus for Family Weekend!

Kai's life takes an unexpected turn in this gripping episode of Slowly Unspooling. The mysterious tapes continue to unravel their secrets, and Kai finds themself struggling to distinguish reality from the enigmatic world of these recordings. As they delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the tapes, they are forced to face the unsettling feeling of disconnection from their own life. While a not-entirely unexpected phone call leaves them stunned.Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai, Simon Brooks as Lyssa, and Haze Peers as RiellyCredit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episode.Content Warnings: mental health struggles, memory loss, harassment, intrusion, job loss, emotional distress, strong languageTranscript available hereSupport us on Patreon and get exclusive early access as well as behind-the-scenes bloopers and other related media. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow Kai as they confront a cascade of missed calls, viral mishaps, and haunting tapes that shatter the borders of reality. With their job and sanity on the line, Kai delves into a perplexing labyrinth of apologies and enigmatic recordings. As the lines blur between truth and enigma, 'The Mistake' pulls you into a riveting narrative of redemption, unveiling secrets hidden within the whispers of static. Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai and Simon Brooks as LyssaCredit goes to Pixabay.com and Zapsplat.com for the sound effects and music featured in the episode.Content Warnings: Emotional Distress and Family Conflict, Workplace Stress and Pressure, Mentions of Mental Health and Psychiatric Evaluation, Existential Themes, Distorted Audio, Lack of Support, References to Violence and InjuryTranscript available hereSupport us on Patreon and get exclusive early access as well as behind-the-scenes bloopers and other related media.0 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai faces distressing silence from Lyssa while trying to make sense of the mysterious tapes that have disrupted their life. Despite encountering skepticism from others, Kai persists in their quest for answers. As they delve deeper into the tapes, they discover a perplexing address that leads them to take a risky step. However, the encounter only leaves them with more questions, fueling their determination to uncover the truth. Join Kai as they navigate through confusion, doubt, and a growing sense of urgency.Stay tuned for this intriguing episode, where secrets and revelations await!Content Warnings: Anxiety, Emotional Distress, Paranoia, confusion, isolation, intrusive thoughts, mention of the potential of gun violence, audio manipulation (loud static and distortion effects), mentions of kidnapping, toxic workplace procedures.This episode features Aspen Rayne as Kai and Ava and Simon Brooks as Lyssa.Transcript available at: https://www.slowlyunspooling.com/transcriptsOur captivating sound effects are brought to you by zapsplat.com, while the mesmerizing music is courtesy of pixabay.com.We're testing an intro today, tell us what you think on tumblr! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features all three hosts! Simon Brooks telling "Hole in the Sea", Rachel Ann Harding telling "The Princess and the Frog" and Isabelle Hauser telling "The Farmer's Luck".This episode also shares a special announcement. Due to my pregnancy the podcast is going on a longer hiatus, probably for the rest of the year. The podcast will be staying up and please keep enjoying the episodes. Thank you for all your listening and in the meantime "Live Happily Ever After"!Support the show

One day late but still bringing stories! Enjoy, Heather Forest telling "Drakestail" and Simon Brooks telling "Fly, Eagle, Fly".Support the show

“You've reached Kai. I can't come to the phone right now.”Lyssa has received some interesting tapes. But she can't get a hold of her sibling Kai and has become increasingly concerned. Featuring Aspen Rayne as Kai and Simon Brooks as Lyssa. Official Transcripts at https://www.slowlyunspooling.com/transcriptsLike what you hear? Follow us on Tumblr at slowlyunspooling. Want to support us more personally? Become a patron at patreon.com/SlowlyUnspooling. Music is provided by Pixabay, and sound effects were obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.Want to get in contact? Use our contact form on our website slowlyunspooling.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This lovely tale from Japan is brought to you by Isabelle Hauser and is told by Simon Brooks! Enjoy!Support the show

Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Ed Stivender telling "The Hogaphone" and a new teller to the podcast Allen DeBay telling "Fishing with Spiderwebs". Support the show

The crew returned from their Easter breaks for another spirited episode of the Morning Roar!  In the first two segments of the program, David, Dom, and Chris discussed their satisfaction (or lack thereof) with the course registration process for the Fall 2023 semester.  Our poll question explored which fictional character you'd like to be for a day.  And we broke down some truly bizarre ice cream flavors. Our special guests from TEDxVillanovaU, the organization advisor Simon Brooks, and the organization co-presidents Jorge Ramos Putz and Dexter Fernandes, stopped by at 8:30 to preview the TEDxVillanovaU conference happening at Villanova Sunday, which focuses on the theme of Paradigm Shift for Sustainability.  It was a great conversation.  Register for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedx-villanovaus-paradigm-shift-for-sustainability-conference-tickets-528007824617?utm_source=fsbroadcast.2023.04.13.STF&utm_medium=newswireEmail&utm_campaign=fsbroadcast In sports, we covered happenings in Villanova basketball, the NBA playoffs, and the start of the MLB season. Plus, we had some news on the Taylor Swift breakup and David's thoughts on Luke Combs' latest single!

Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Julie Moss telling "Young Head of Household" and Isabelle Hauser (yes, that Isabelle) telling "Flurina the Flower Angel". Support the show

Find or make your own luck! Join Simon Brooks bringing you Jenni Cargill-Strong telling "The Luckless One" and Priscilla Howe telling "The Man Who Put the Back Door on the Front". Support the show

As per the tradition, the three hosts of the podcast have gathered to bring you lovely tales before we take a winter break. Simon Brooks tells the tale of "Owl and Raven", Rachel Ann Harding tells "The Christmas Bell" and Isabell Hauser tells us of a beautiful dream that warms our hearts. Thank you to all who have listened to the podcast, we love bringing you stories and hope your holidays are merry and bright!Support the show

When the days get dark early it is time to gather round the flickering flames and tell stories! Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you John Porcino telling "It Was So Cold..." and Tim Lowry telling "Cowboy Campfire".Support the show

The final episode for October is the spookiest of the year! Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Mo Reynolds telling "Little Bones" and Rona Leventhal telling "The Last Escape". Support the show

Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you spooky tales, with Janice Del Negro telling "Lucy and the Boggle" and Kim Weitkamp telling "Grave Dancer". Support the show

Join host Isabelle Hauser as she brings you our other host Simon Brooks telling "The Faerie Bride"!Support the show

Time to head into the woods for somethings entirely different! Join  Simon Brooks as he brings you Paul Strickland telling "The Bookhead Boy" and Joanne Piazzi telling "The Golden Rule".Support the show

These stories were requested by some listeners and we hope you enjoy them! Join Simon Brooks as he tells "How Ananzi Received Stories" and Jenni Cargill- Strong telling "The Monkey's Heart". We age going to avoid ads as long as possible! Help keep it that way by becoming a patron at patreon.com/storystorypodcastSupport the show

Together, all things are possible. Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you his telling of "The Story Untold and the Song Unsung" and Julie Moss telling "Weaving Fair Lady and Water Buffalo Boy". Support the show

Join us for this Apple Seed BITE, as Simon Brooks shares a story about the importance of sharing your stories with the world, lest they be forgotten. We all have a story inside us begging to be shared.

The three hosts meet and mischief abounds! In this episode Simon Brooks tells "Jaguar's Eyes", Rachel Ann Harding tells "The Mermaid's Ring" and Isabelle Hauser tells "Precious Treasure". Support the show

The insects steal the stories today! Join Simon Brooks as Donna Washington tells "La Mariposa" and Misty Mator tells "The Queen Bee".Support the show

Simon Brooks tells the tale of a young family and their beautiful garden, when a goat comes along to eat the whole thing, and threatens to do more. Who, if anyone, can stop it?

Have you heard of Pecos Bill? Well you will learn a lot about him in this episode! Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Tim Lowry telling " Pecos Bill" and Fran Stallings "Pecos Bill and the Prairie Sized Rainbow".Support the show

Storyteller Simon Brooks shares a tale about a woodcutter who is granted just one wish. His family has lots of ideas, but in the end, the woodcutter comes up with a clever solution.

Could you follow a dream to find your fortune? Or trust the creature along your way to help you find it? Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Noa Baum telling "Treasure Under the Bridge" and Ed Stivender telling "Jack and the Robbers". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

What would you do if you woke one day and the sun, the moon, and the stars were gone from the sky? Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Laura Packer and a tale from Ukraine "The Sun, the Moon and the Stars" and Jenni Cargill-Strong telling "The Legend of the Big Dipper".Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

When a hare plays tricks with life and death consequences, how will jaguar play back?

A tale of mystery and hunger! With host Simon Brooks bringing you the beautiful work of The Devils Violin telling "Spellbound". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

Wolves are often seen in one of two ways. Either they're noble, beautiful, family oriented animals, or they're savage beasts bent on terrorizing villages and individuals. In reality they're neither. They really seem to be a combination of both, among other traits. They're pack animals, they can be scary, but mostly they're just trying to survive. Like many things, understanding them can be challenging but rewarding. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Talks With Wolves” by Pete Griffin from The Skunk Whisperer (2:27) “Package Tsuris” by Syd Lieberman from A Winner and Other Stories (10:05) Radio Family Journal: "Celebration Lunch" (16:20) The Daily Mix: “The Mummy” with Cole Wissinger (20:44) “Goat from the Hills and Mountains” by Simon Brooks from More Second-Hand Tales (28:49) “The Talking Eggs” by Diane Ferlatte from Yes Ma'am (38:41)

In these tales, there is difficulty in the land and the kings are sometimes helpful and sometimes...not so much. Join Simon Brooks as he brings you Priya Muthukumar telling "A Plague Story" and Richard Martin telling "What Brings Happiness?"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

Great stories can change your world. Join The Apple Seed for tall tales, fairy tales, folk tales, personal tales, historical tales, and more! Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an ant? Small enough to hide from just about anything, but strong enough to lift thousands of times your own weight. Or maybe a bird, able to soar to wonderful heights and travel to far places. Many people dream about being an animal every once in a while. Today we have a story that will show you some of the advantages being able to turn into an animal would provide. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Shape-Shifting Girl” Part I by Simon Brooks from More Second Hand Tales (2:43) Daily Mix: “Where the Wild Things are” with Teresa Love (14:09) “A Woman's Fairy Story” by Andrew Wright from Beggar in Bogota (22:06) “Shape-Shifting Girl” Part II by Simon Brooks from More Second Hand Tales (28:08)

Mae'r awdur o'r llyfr ‘Hanes Cymry: Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig a'r Gwareiddiad Cymraeg', Dr Simon Brooks o Ysgol Reolaeth Prifysgol Abertawe yn ymuno a mi i rhoi cip olwg o ymchwil fe mewn i hanes lleiafrifoedd ethnig yn Gymru. "Mae'r gyfrol arloesol hon yn cyflawni dau amcan. Yn gyntaf, mae'n cynnwys, am y tro cyntaf, hanes lleiafrifoedd ethnig oddi mewn i'r diwylliant Cymraeg, a hynny o ddyddiau Macsen Wledig hyd heddiw. Yn ail, mae'n dehongli amlethnigrwydd o safbwynt Cymraeg yn hytrach na Saesneg, sy'n arwain at y cwestiwn, ‘Pwy yw'r Cymry?' Yn ogystal â'r hanes cyffredinol, ceir penodau am Gymry du, y Sipsiwn Cymreig, Gwyddelod ac Iddewon yng Nghymru, amlethnigrwydd cefn gwlad, a'r Cymry fel lleiafrif ethnig yn Lloegr. O ran ei syniadaeth, trafodir pethau mor amrywiol â pherthynas y Cymry â threfedigaethedd a chaethwasiaeth, hybridedd grwpiau lleiafrifol, Saeson Cymraeg, a chenedlaetholdeb a hil. Wrth gloi, gofynnir ai'r Cymry yw pobl frodorol Ynys Prydain." Archebwch y llyfr yma: https://www.uwp.co.uk/book/hanes-cymry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katie-phillips5/message

we are joined by Simon Brooks this week.Andy tries to pronounce the race name correctly.We discuss the PODIUM !!

Holidays are wonderful! They bring us closer together and create memories that last a lifetime. However, they're also a lot of hassle and sometimes can even be really stressful. Do you love holidays or do you not think they're worth it? Dolores Hydock tells us how her father was a holiday fanatic who went all out for every occasion. Her mother, on the other hand, never cared for them...except for birthdays. Tune in to hear Dolores Hydock tell her personal tales of various holidays because whether they're good or bad, crazy or peaceful, or beloved or dreaded, they sure are memorable. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Birthday Gift” by Dolores Hydock from Holidazed! (11:34)“13 Quilts” by Michael Reno Harrell from Grit & Wit (6:48)“Jaguar and Hare” by Simon Brooks from Second-Hand Tales (7:58)“Wilde Roses” by Ann Rutherford from Habit of Joy: Stories of Living True to Ourselves (14:45)“Bill Greenfield and the Big Old Bear” by Joseph Bruchac from Adirondack Tall Tales, Volume One: The Bill Greenfield Stories (4:07)Radio Family Journal: "Sponge Balls" (4:44)

Simon Brooks was born in England and raised on traditional tales. His work as a storyteller began nearly two decades ago and since then he has taken his powerful performances all over New England and the U.S.  With his bodhrán and stories full of memorable characters, Simon combines the intensity of a solo performance with the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation. His CDs have garnered awards from Parent's Choice and Storytelling World, and he has a recently-released book of folk and fairy tales, Under the Oaken Bough.