Storytelling Saga
399 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe podcast that shares stories — original works, personal tales, favorites from TV shows, books, movies and more.
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Episodes
Fruits Basket
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAli discusses her absolute favorite anime based on the popular manga series by Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, for this special 150th episode of the podcast! Having first been introduced to the manga in middle school, Ali reminisces about falling in love with the characters (in particular, Kyo Soma) and fangirling with her friends, cousins and sister over the original anime. She shares her thoughts on the incredible new anime, exploring the powerful themes of acceptance, healing and what it m...
Episode 149 — As Told by Ginger: “And She Was Gone”
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBAli discusses one of the best episodes of the profound Nicktoon, As Told by Ginger, “And She Was Gone,” written by series creator, Emily Kapnek, and directed by Mark Risley.
As Told by Ginger: “And She Was Gone”
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBAli discusses one of the best episodes of the profound Nicktoon, As Told by Ginger, “And She Was Gone,” written by series creator, Emily Kapnek, and directed by Mark Risley.
Episode 148 — The Princess Diaries
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAli discusses the movie, The Princess Diaries, based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Meg Cabot.
The Princess Diaries
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAli discusses the movie, The Princess Diaries, based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Meg Cabot.
Episode 147 — Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: "Frankie My Dear"
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBAli discusses her favorite episode of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, "Frankie My Dear," written and storyboarded by Lauren Faust and directed by series creator, Craig McCracken.
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: "Frankie My Dear"
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBAli discusses her favorite episode of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, "Frankie My Dear," written and storyboarded by Lauren Faust and directed by series creator, Craig McCracken.
Episode 146 — Napoleon Dynamite
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBAli discusses the 2004 cult comedy film, Napoleon Dynamite, written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder as the title character.
Napoleon Dynamite
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBAli discusses the 2004 cult comedy film, Napoleon Dynamite, written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder as the title character.
Episode 145 — Dubbing, Writing and Anime Love with Marin Miller
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBAli interviews actor and writer, Marin Miller, whose credits include Athena, Alecto and Tisiphone in HADES and Enkidu in Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. They share how they got their start in the industry, their thoughts on dubbing vs. voice recording for video games, the intricate process behind script adaptation, favorite anime and ships, advice for aspiring voice actors and more!
Dubbing, Writing and Anime Love with Marin Miller
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBAli interviews actor and writer, Marin Miller, whose credits include Athena, Alecto and Tisiphone in HADES and Enkidu in Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. They share how they got their start in the industry, their thoughts on dubbing vs. voice recording for video games, the intricate process behind script adaptation, favorite anime and ships, advice for aspiring voice actors and more!
Episode 144 — Danny Phantom: "Fanning the Flames"
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBAli discusses her favorite episode of Danny Phantom, "Fanning the Flames," story by Steve Marmel, written by Marty Isenberg and directed by Wincat Alcala, Juli Hashiguchi & Butch Hartman.
Danny Phantom: "Fanning the Flames"
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBAli discusses her favorite episode of Danny Phantom, "Fanning the Flames," story by Steve Marmel, written by Marty Isenberg and directed by Wincat Alcala, Juli Hashiguchi & Butch Hartman.
Episode 143 — Victorious: "The Breakfast Bunch"
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBAli discusses The Breakfast Club parody episode of Victorious, "The Breakfast Bunch," written by Dan Schneider & Jake Farrow and directed by Steve Hoefer.
Victorious: "The Breakfast Bunch"
June 21, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBAli discusses The Breakfast Club parody episode of Victorious, "The Breakfast Bunch," written by Dan Schneider & Jake Farrow and directed by Steve Hoefer.
Episode 142 — Family Guy: "E. Peterbus Unum"
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAli discusses the first episode of Family Guy she ever watched, "E. Peterbus Unum," written by Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan and directed by Rob Renzetti.
Family Guy: "E. Peterbus Unum"
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAli discusses the first episode of Family Guy she ever watched, "E. Peterbus Unum," written by Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan and directed by Rob Renzetti.
Episode 141 — Parks and Recreation: "Win, Lose, or Draw"
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBAli discusses the season 4 finale of Parks and Recreation, "Win, Lose, or Draw," written and directed by series co-creator, Mike Schur.
Parks and Recreation: "Win, Lose, or Draw"
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBAli discusses the season 4 finale of Parks and Recreation, "Win, Lose, or Draw," written and directed by series co-creator, Mike Schur.
Episode 140 — About Acting and Self-Kindness with Chiara Zanni
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBAli interviews actor, Chiara Zanni, whose credits include the title character in Hamtaro, Amy Ryan in About a Girl, Daring Do in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and many other voice-over and on-camera roles. Chiara shares how she began her career, different techniques for voice acting vs. on-camera acting, her thoughts on living in Vancouver and LA, the importance of self-kindness, advice for aspiring actors and more!
About Acting and Self-Kindness with Chiara Zanni
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBAli interviews actor, Chiara Zanni, whose credits include the title character in Hamtaro, Amy Ryan in About a Girl, Daring Do in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and many other voice-over and on-camera roles. Chiara shares how she began her career, different techniques for voice acting vs. on-camera acting, her thoughts on living in Vancouver and LA, the importance of self-kindness, advice for aspiring actors and more!
Episode 139 — Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBAli discusses her favorite moments and musical numbers throughout season 2 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Season 2
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBAli discusses her favorite moments and musical numbers throughout season 2 of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
Episode 138 — A Streetcar Named Desire
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBAli discusses the iconic play, A Streetcar Named Desire, written by Tennessee Williams.
A Streetcar Named Desire
May 17, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBAli discusses the iconic play, A Streetcar Named Desire, written by Tennessee Williams.
Episode 137 — Cinderella
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBAli discusses the classic Disney movie, Cinderella (1950), based on the folk tale of the same name.
Cinderella
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBAli discusses the classic Disney movie, Cinderella (1950), based on the folk tale of the same name.
“Good to Be King”
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBAli shares a short story she wrote called “Good to Be King.”
Episode 136 — “Good to Be King”
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBAli shares a short story she wrote called “Good to Be King.”
Episode 135 — Holes
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBAli discusses the Newbery Medal-winning young adult novel, Holes, written by Louis Sachar.
Holes
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBAli discusses the Newbery Medal-winning young adult novel, Holes, written by Louis Sachar.
BASEketball
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBAli discusses the ridiculously hilarious movie, BASEketball, starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Episode 134 — BASEketball
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBAli discusses the ridiculously hilarious movie, BASEketball, starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Episode 133 — The Wild Thornberrys
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBAli discusses the adventurous Nicktoon, The Wild Thornberrys, created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic, as well as The Wild Thornberrys Movie written by Kate Boutilier. Smashing!
The Wild Thornberrys
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBAli discusses the adventurous Nicktoon, The Wild Thornberrys, created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic, as well as The Wild Thornberrys Movie written by Kate Boutilier. Smashing!
Hamilton
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBAli discusses the hugely successful musical, Hamilton, music, book and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Episode 132 — Hamilton
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBAli discusses the hugely successful musical, Hamilton, music, book and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Episode 131 — More Nickelodeon Nonsense with Stacey
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBAli and returning guest, Stacey, discuss The Fairly OddParents, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Nickelodeon reboots and more!
More Nickelodeon Nonsense with Stacey
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBAli and returning guest, Stacey, discuss The Fairly OddParents, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Nickelodeon reboots and more!
Episode 130 — 13 Going on 30
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBAli discusses the romantic comedy, 13 Going on 30, starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo.
13 Going on 30
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBAli discusses the romantic comedy, 13 Going on 30, starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo.
Episode 129 — Cliffhangers
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBAli discusses different types of cliffhangers.
Cliffhangers
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBAli discusses different types of cliffhangers.
Episode 128 — Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBAli discusses the movie, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions, which mostly involves her gushing over Seto Kaiba.
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBAli discusses the movie, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions, which mostly involves her gushing over Seto Kaiba.
Episode 127 — The Book of Mormon
February 22, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAli discusses the hit musical, The Book of Mormon, music, book and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone.
The Book of Mormon
February 22, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAli discusses the hit musical, The Book of Mormon, music, book and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone.
Episode 126 — Soul
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAli discusses the Pixar film, Soul, directed by Pete Docter.
Soul
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAli discusses the Pixar film, Soul, directed by Pete Docter.
Episode 125 — The Inciting Incident
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBAli discusses what goes into writing a compelling inciting incident for any given story.