Once Upon A Time: A Storytelling Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -We are all storytellers. Hosted by Talia Smith, we invite artists, activist, and archivists from around the world to share their favorite stories. Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast's mission is to educate and inspire listeners by exploring the stories found all around us.
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Podcast Day 2023
September 30, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBHappy Podcast Day 2023! This year, we took to cold calling our loved ones and forced them to chat about stories. Stories in order of appearance: The Barbie Movie The Little Mermaid Practical Magic Love at First Sight Elvis and the Dearly Departed River Woman, River Demon Endurance by Alfred Lansing The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur The Frozen Crown How I Met Your Mother Gilmore Girls Reservation Dogs Support the show
"The Princess Bride" with Cam Berger
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's one of the greatest love stories ever told. It's also one of the most fantastic adventures. Join Cam and Talia as they take a journey through The Princess Bride, discussing not just the story itself, but how the story became a classic. Guest Host: Cam Berger Instagram: rabidameoba Resources: The Princess Bride (1987) The Princess Bride Book Home Movie Celeb Version As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes Morton's Salt Support the show
WWII Women Take Flight with Siobhan Miller
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, we welcome Siobhan Miller to talk about The Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as WASPs. These pilots were the first women to fly military aircraft for the United States, paving the way for the next generations of female pilots! Follow The Podcast On Instagram and TikTok @astorytellingpodcast Learning Resources! Closer Look-Who Were the Women Airforce Service Pilots? Introduce a WASP Project. Women in the Military During WWII Learn More Decision Height a play by Mere...
"The Loophole" with Mubtasin Zaman
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Mubtasin Zaman joins Talia Smith for a discussion about Naz Kutub's debut novel, The Loophole! A story as adventurous as it is magical, The Loophole reminds us of the power of found family and self discovery! Find us on Social Media @astorytellingpodcast Support Mubtasin @mubtasinzaman on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram Online store coming soon! Follow @mubtasin.art for updates Support Independent Bookstores! Support the show
"The Nutcracker" with Hannah Davis
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWe're back with Season 4 of Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast! Hannah Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the Nutcracker, our personal favorite holiday adventure! Follow the Podcast on Social Media: @astorytellingpodcast Follow Hannah on Social Media: Instagram: hannahbanannnaaa TikTok: hannabanannnaaa Resources: Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) The Nutcracker (1993) The Hip Hop Nutcracker (2022) The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999) Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet! No Sugar Pl...
We're Back! Talia and Emily Talk Season 4
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe're back and better than ever! This week, Talia and Emily talk Season 4. Do you want to guest host an episode? Contact us! Instagram/ TikTok: @astorytellingpodcast Email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Wars by Talia Smith Pearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters from Stuff You Should Know National Treasure (2004) The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn Breaking Bad (2008-2013) Support the show
Season Three Wrap Up with Emily and Talia
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThis is it! Our season three wrap up! We would like to say thank you to everyone who has made this season possible- we could not have done this without every single one of you! We don't know when we'll be back quite yet- but please follow @astorytellingpodcast on instagram for Season 4 Updates! xoxo Talia and Emily Support the show
"Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" with Alison O'Brien
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBDemigods. Danger. Dauntlessness. In our last episode of Season Three, join repeat guest host, Alison O’Brien, as she retells the story of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Thank you all for listening to this season of stories that may help you reexamine the meaning of "home!" Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Guest Host: Alison O’Brien Instagram: @alisonodotco Projects: Hive Episode 1: Pilot , Chekhov, Chekhov, and More Checkhov | Jakespeare VTC , Resources: The ...
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Age 13 3/4" with Luke Blaylock
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBDo you remember being 13 years old? Or maybe you ARE 13 years old! You may even be preparing for that big step into "teenagehood"! No matter how old you are, being 13 is a BIG DEAL. Join guest host Luke Blaylock and Talia Smith as they discuss the epic highs and lows of a boy named Adrian Mole, age 13 ¾. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Guest Host: Luke Blaylock Twitter: @theblaylockUK Instagram: @the_absolute_blaylock Youtube: Luke Blaylock Resources: The Secret ...
"Family Food Story" with Ben Imadali
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOne of the most universal yet individual human experiences is eating food. Be it a family recipe, a vending machine purchase, or fine dining, eating is the one thing that unites us. But food comes in all shapes and sizes, and it tells its own story. Join Guest Host Ben Imadali and Talia Smith as they talk about the significance of food in our lives. You might even get a recipe out of it too! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Guest Host: Ben Imadali Instagram: @ben_imad...
"Family Food Story" with Ben Imadali
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOne of the most universal yet individual human experiences is eating food. Be it a family recipe, a vending machine purchase, or fine dining, eating is the one thing that unites us. But food comes in all shapes and sizes, and it tells its own story. Join Guest Host Ben Imadali and Talia Smith as they talk about the significance of food in our lives. You might even get a recipe out of it too! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Guest Host: Ben Imadali Instagram: @ben_imad...
"Do The Right Thing" with Fabrice Nozier
October 01, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBWe’re back! This week, Fabrice Nozier of the "Filmagra" podcast and Filmagra.org joins us for a discussion about film and social justice via Spike Lee’s classic, Do The Right Thing! Stay tuned for some exciting discourse, analysis, and some general movie trivia. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Guest Host: Fabrice Nozier Instagram: Filmagra.org Listen here! Tiktok: @jpicadegallo, … Do The Right Thing(1989) Fight the Power By Public Enemy With 'Do the Right Thing,...
"The Roosevelts" with Lydia Strickling
August 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBDo you have a big family? Could you imagine if both your father and your cousin were President of the United States? What if another cousin was First Lady? And another Governor of New York? Well, that’s what it was like for the members of the Roosevelt family. Learn all about the lesser known Roosevelts with Guest Host Lydia Strickling! … Resources: Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod CoHost: Lydia Strickling Don’t forget to support your local National Park! Home of FDR,...
"Mulan" with Alexa Young
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBDonny Osmond, Disney, and 98 Degrees. Those are three things you *might* associate with the 1998 animated hit “Mulan,” but the story is so much more! Join Talia and Guest Host, Alexa Young, as they travel back in time and discuss Mulan’s journey from Ancient Folk Song to Blockbuster Hit. ... Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod CoHost: Alexa Young Instagram: @alexameiy and @kuroosterss Check out the Anthology of Heroes Podcast! .... Resources: The Ballad of Mulan (木蘭辭) (...
"Ecology of a Cracker Childhood" with The Woodmother
July 09, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis episode, we delve into the woods to learn about the Longleaf Pine Trees, our ancestral connection to land, and how stories can create change. Join TikTok’s The Woodmother and Talia Smith as they discuss “Ecology of a Cracker Childhood” by Janisse Ray. ... Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist/ CoHost: The Woodmother Instagram/ TikTok: @thewoodmother Website: https://linktr.ee/TheWoodmother .... Resources: Ecology of a Cracker Childhood by Janisse Ray...
"Anne of Green Gables" with Mikaela Simon
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBDo you like chatty young women? Then we've got an episode for you! Join Mikaela Simon and Talia Smith as they discuss LM Montgomery's beloved series Anne of Green Gables. Full of imagination, stories, and big words, this episode is truly larger than life. Special Shout Out to the Green Gables Gals: Alison O'Brien, Rachel Welsh, and Debbie Smith This episode features music from Anne of Green Gables, A New Musical. Used with Permission Instagram/Facebook: @aoggmusical Anne of Green Gables, T...
"Traditional Lacrosse" with Nina Polk
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBJoin us on the field as we discuss lacrosse with Guest Host Nina Polk! We’ll explore its Indigenous roots, how the game lives on, and Nina’s journey as an athlete in the sport. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist/ Guest Host: Nina Polk Instagram: @polknina TikTok: @nina_polk Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Instagram: @tcnativelacrosse Resources: The Creator's Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood by Allan Downey Nina Polk (Navajo/ Lakota): From Hig...
"The Snapper" with Jade Connell Carroll
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJade from the “About a Book” podcast joins Talia in this week's episode! “The Snapper” by Roddy Doyle is filled with humor and heart. Considered a modern classic in Ireland Today, Jade and Talia discuss the story’s strong Irish roots and influence on today’s readers! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Jamie of Jammy Drawings Instagram: @jammydrawings Guest Host: Jade of “AboutaBook” Instagram: @aboutabook.podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Aboutabook.pod...
"Garden State" with Joie Affleck
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWhat happens when you come back to your hometown after years of being away? How do you feel when something so familiar is also so distant? This week, join Talia Smith and guest host, Joie Affleck, in their discussion of the 2004 Indie Classic, Garden State. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Mikaela Simon Doodlealldayy.etsy.com 20% off using code "OUAT21" Instagram: @doodlealldayy Guest Host: Joie Affleck Instagram: @joieaffleck Resources: Garden State (20...
"Strega Nona" with Julianna Pica
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBCiao a tutti! This week, listen to Talia and Guest Host, Julianna Pica, discuss the importance of food, family, spirituality, and... listening to directions? Join us in our dissection of the classic book, Strega Nona! --- Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Elisabeth Graham Elisabethgraham.com Instagram: @e_anagram Guest Host: Julianna Pica Instagram: @jpicadegallo Tiktok: @jpicadegallo --- Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola The Town Of Witches – Triora, It...
"Flea Market Love Letters" with Liz Maguire
April 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBDear Listener, In this episode, we talk about World War Two love letters! Through tragedy, romance, and adventure, the stories letters provide us are uniquely personal and universal. Join Talia and guest host Liz Maguire (of Flea Market Love Letters) as they dissect the special history letters can provide! Xoxo, Talia + Emily --- Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Samuel J Lemberger https://www.samueljsavestheday.com/ Instagram: @infinitelysa Guest Host...
"The Wizard of Oz" with Hannah Davis
April 02, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIt’s our Season Three Premiere! The Songs! The Colors! The Lions and Tigers and Bears! It's one of America's most known stories and has remained in our hearts for generations. Guest Host, Hannah Davis, joins Talia as they discuss the wonderful world of “The Wizard of Oz,” oh my! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Jess https://www.etsy.com/shop/ObscuraPrintShop 20% off using code "PODCAST" Instagram: @obscuraprintshop Guest Host: Hannah Davis Instagram: @...
Season Three Trailer
March 12, 2021 10:00 - 56 seconds - 710 KBOn Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast, we talk to historians, artists, podcasters, and creators from around the world about the stories that impact our lives. This upcoming season, we explore all of what “home” can mean through sharing stories with a strong sense of place, love, family, or tradition. Join us for Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast Season 3 - streaming on all platforms April 2nd. Find us @astorytellingpodcast on Instagram for more! Producers: Talia Smith and E...
Season Two Wrap Up with Talia and Emily
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThank you all for listening to Season Two! Enjoy some ramblings from Emily and Talia as they dissect the season and look to the future. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod You can check out The NJ Play Lab (www.njplaylab.org) and on Instagram @thenjplaylab . You can find The Strides Collective (https://stridescollective.com/) and @thestridescollective Don't forget to support your local museums! Support the show
"The Epic of Gilgamesh" with Luke Blaylock
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBOur Season Two Finale is one of the oldest stories in the book, the Epic of Gilgamesh. From dangerous adventures to journeys of self discovery, this story is, quite literally, epic! Join Guest Host Luke Blaylock and Host Talia Smith as they discuss how “a tale as old as time” can leave you on the edge of your seat thousands of years later. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Guest Host: Luke Blaylock @theblaylockUK (Twitter) @the_absolute_blaylock (i...
"Double Indemnity" with Jess Gianna
January 15, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat happens when your crush asks you about taking out accident insurance for her husband? It probably means she wants to kill her husband. 1944’s Double Indemnity is not only a riveting story, it’s also a masterpiece of the Noir Genre. Listen in as guest host, Jess Gianna, and Talia Smith discuss all things Femme Fatale, film noir, and insurance policy. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Featured Artist/ Guest Host, Jess Gianna, on Instagram @obscu...
"La Llorona" with Nicole Arias
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBA weeping woman is wronged and her legacy lasts centuries. Are you ready for a harrowing tale? Join guest host Nicole Arias and Talia Smith as they dissect the modern interpretations of the classic Latin American folktale, La Llorona. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Featured Artist, Cristina Martinez, on instagram @cristina.pdf Support Our Host by following the Plastics on twitter! @ThePlastics_SG … Monster Theory: Reading Culture by Jeffrey J...
"A Christmas Carol" with Alison O'Brien
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIt’s our First Ever Holiday Special! Guest Host, Alison O’Brien is back and better than ever! Through the lens of The Muppets, Alison and Talia reflect on the impact A Christmas Carol has on the spirit of Christmas and why it continues to keep us on the edge of our seats almost 180 years later. RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Featured Artist, Mary Ferguson, on instagram @marferg_makesthings Support Our Host by watching Hive and New Sounds of the...
"Picnic at Hanging Rock" with Izabella Louk
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBTake a trip “down under” with Guest Host Izabella Louk and Host Talia Smith as they discuss a picnic gone wrong. Filled with ethereal esthetics, victorian dresses, and a picturesque landscape, Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay is a story you will never forget. RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Featured Artist, Madison Couture! On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HarpoComics On Instagram: @harpocomics On Tiktok: @harpo_madison … Picnic ...
"Jane Eyre" with Aaron Sartorio
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBYou might have read it in High School and you might have watched it on PBS, but you have DEFINITELY heard of Jane Eyre. Charlotte Bronte’s groundbreaking novel is one people just know, but why? Guest Host Aaron Sartorio joins Talia Smith as they discuss the relevance and eeriness of one of the most popular pieces of literature! RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support Our Featured Artist, Mikaela Simon: @doodlealldayy https://www.etsy.com/shop/doodlealldayy …...
"Richard III" with Bianca Bellafiore
November 06, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBDivided Politics. Corrupt Politicians. Challenging Family Dynamics. Usurpation. No, we are not talking about current events, we’re taking it way back to the 1480s with King Richard III. Richard III’s life story was immortalized by William Shakespeare in 1633, but was his characterization justified? Bianca Bellafiore joins Host Talia Smith where they dissect the complicated life of one of England’s most villainized monarchs. RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Supp...
"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" with Emily Dzioba
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week, producer Emily Dzioba comes in for an episode with our host Talia Smith, talking all about Mary Shelley, the summer of 1816, and her most infamous creation still haunting us 200 years later: Frankenstein. Light a candle (or whatever mood lighting you prefer), curl up in your favorite cozy blanket, and dive with us into this discussion of gothic literature + the original goth queen herself. RESOURCES Podcast Links https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Frankenstein (1831 text) http...
"Tales from the Haunted Forest" with Dr. Matthew Beland
October 16, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week, we teamed up with Drew University’s Archives for a very special episode. Dr. Matthew Beland, archivist at Drew U, joins our host, Talia, and shares the spooky stories of the University! This October, The Archives are embarking on a project to tell some of the schools more Haunted Tales including livestreams of ghost activity on campus and interviews with students who’ve had otherworldly encounters! More information on this project can be found at haunteddrew.com RESOURCES: Pod...
"Edgar Allan Poe" with Ezra Pailer
October 02, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSeason 2 Premiere! Grab your favorite fall drink and gaze wistfully out your window, this week we are talking Edgar Allan Poe! Ezra Pailer joins host Talia Smith where they dissect the fascinating life of one of America’s greatest poets! RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Ezra’s Website: ezrapailer.com International Edgar Allan Poe Festival: https://poefestinternational.com/ ... Links to Poe’s Work https://poestories.com/ “The (Still) Mysterious Death of E...
Season 2: On the Edge Trailer
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBOnce Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast will return for Season Two on October 2, 2020! For our trailer, we are sharing one of our favorite pieces of text that has been an inspiration as we prep for this season: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Talia Smith We hope you join us for Season Two as we explore more stories that make us lean in closer, look over our shoulders, and keep us on the edge. Read "The Raven" here! https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-raven Check ou...
Season One Rap Up
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBThank you all so much for listening to Season One of Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast! You can catch up on all the episodes you missed on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://astorytellingpodcast.wixsite.com/home Stay tuned for Season 2, coming this October...
Season One Wrap Up
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBThank you all so much for listening to Season One of Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast! You can catch up on all the episodes you missed on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://astorytellingpodcast.wixsite.com/home Stay tuned for Season 2, coming this October... Support the show
"Betsy Bonaparte" with Caprina Smith
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's a sin, really, how few women grace the contents of our history books regardless of the impact they might have had on their own time. Betsy Bonaparte is no exception. Despite marrying Napoleon’s brother and taking control of her own destiny, her story still manages to be tragically undertold. Join Guest Caprina Smith with host Talia as they tell the tale of their hometown hero! RESOURCES: Wondrous Beauty: Betsy Bonaparte, the Belle of Baltimore who Married Napoleon’s Brother by Carol B...
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" with Katie Dzioba
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBMark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime is an enduring and beloved story of family, mystery, math, and self-determination. Join host Talia and Guest Host Katie Dzioba as they follow the winding story of Christopher Boone-- and reflect that sometimes the most difficult journeys lead us to the happiest endings. RESOURCES: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon http://www.metropolitancollege.com/curious.pdf https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/t...
"The Shakespeare Authorship Question" with Mikaela Simon
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWilliam Shakespeare. Odds are, if you went to an English speaking high school, you read some of his works. But did Shakespeare really write his own work, or was it some Royal Renaissance plot? This week, Talia and Guest Host Mikaela Simon discuss the fascinating story behind the person (or people) who wrote some of literature's most fascinating stories. RESOURCES: Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet https://www.scholastic.com/blueballiett/chasingvermeer.htm Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakes...
BONUS: Baseball Update with Aya Newman
June 26, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBSo much has changed since we recorded this episode back in April! Aya and I decided to update you all with some important changes to the story. Aya was kind enough to compile a list of resources focusing on people of color and baseball so I do encourage all of our listeners to check them out! RESEARCH: Negro Leagues E-Museum: http://www.nlbemuseum.com/nlbemuseum.html Library of Congress Online Archives on Baseball and the Color Line: https://www.loc.gov/collections/jackie-robinson-base...
"San Francisco Giants" with Aya Newman
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThere is a reason why sports movies are so pervasive in Hollywood. The struggle! The drama! The underdogs! The truth is, nothing quite beats a good ‘ol sports story. This week, Talia and Guest Host Aya Newman discuss the San Francisco Giant’s rise from baseball drool to World Series cool! RESEARCH: “How much individual talent was on each Giants World Series team?” By Brady Klopfer https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2020/4/27/21239086/san-francisco-giants-world-series-2010-2012-2014-mlb-co...
"Anton Chekhov" with Emily Dzioba
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn 19th century Russia, there were many writers. But only one would be known for changing two genres of the page and stage forever. The grandson of a serf, a doctor who treated cholera patients for free, and a playwright who wouldn’t find success with his theatrical work until late in his life, Anton Chekhov was a force to be reckoned with. This week, listen to producer Emily Dzioba with host Talia Smith transform into their true theatre-kid selves while discussing the works of Anton Chekhov...
"Little Women" with Mubtasin Zaman
May 22, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIt’s ASTONISHING! Few stories have such a stronghold on American Culture over a century after its original release. If you’ve never read or watched Little Women, you are in for a treat! Talia Smith and guest host Mubtasin Zaman go all out in this episode, examining the characters and representations of this classic tale. Christopher Columbus, it’s a good time! DISCLAIMER: Talia might have thought the 1949 version of the film came out in 1948, please forgive her. As much as it pains it for h...
"Dan Sickles" with Lydia Strickling
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBHas your date ever taken you to a medical museum to show off his dismembered limb? No? Well, rumor has it, that was the move for Major General Dan Sickles. Sickles is a notorious character, but unless you’ve read up on your Civil War history, you probably haven’t heard of him. His headstrong personality and confidence placed him at the forefront of many historical events, and his legacy has a lot to do with, well, his leg! Join Talia Smith with Guest Lydia Strickling as they discuss the lif...
"Cinderella" with Samantha Leinberger
April 24, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBBlood! Murder! Cannibalism! Cinderella is a tale for the ages! Throughout history, there have been HUNDREDS of Cinderella Stories with each retelling adding their own flavor. From Ancient Egypt to Korea to France, you will be hard pressed to find a culture without their own Cinderella Story. This week, Sam Leinberger joins Talia Smith to retell and discuss the intricate tale of a little girl who was destined to be a princess. This episode is dedicated to Liberty High School’s Production of...
"An Ancient Celebrity Couple" with Alison O'Brien
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIt's tale as old as time... The Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche has something for everyone! True love, danger, and people straight up not listening to directions. Filled with surprises, celebrity, and true love, the tale of Cupid and Psyche is one for the ages. Come join us as Alison O’Brien, with host Talia Smith, joke their way through the Greek Myth and see how humanity has always searched for the next adventure and the next rule to break! After all, ageless mythical beings will be ageless...
Once Upon a Trailer
March 27, 2020 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBOnce Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast is a new series that gathers storytellers from far and wide to share their favorite tales. This is a sneak peak of our first episode where Alison O'Brien tells the Greek Myth, "Cupid and Psyche"... with her own spin! Support the show