People Watching and The Coffee Shop

Originally Aired: October 4th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 7) Our story tonight is called The Leaf House, and it’s a story about an autumn day spent working in the yard. It’s also a game remembered from childhood, a spider’s web spun on a chrysanthemum, and different ways to think ab ... Show More

Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Four, and for now it’s the last in this series. It’s a story about a new routine that heals as it unfolds, a morning cup of tea drunk from a window seat on the second floor, a room full of interesting objects, and stories waitin ... Show More

Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 19, October 2, 2023 Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on the sidewalk, the scent of a wood fire on a cool night, a daydream abo ... Show More

Today's stories look at projects and practices that can make us feel awake, alive, and connected. We’ll start with All Day, At Home, a story about quiet reflection and delicious food. Then, we’ll head to the Theatre on Opening Night to leave flowers in the green room and walk thr ... Show More

Our stories today walk through memories of people and places that shape us as we grow up, and the small acts that fill our cup, literally and metaphorically. We’ll start in The Teashop, remembering the moment of finding your people in adolescence, we’ll drink a cup of matcha and ... Show More

Did you ever wish you could be that person who captivated a room, a gathering, an audience, a date with a story that cast a spell, moved them deeply, then left you both more connected and alive? Transformed even? Yeah, you’re not alone. We all live lives filled with stories worth ... Show More

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about Narrative. I thought this topic was going to be more interesting than it is. Then it really got boring. Good luck getting through the whole episode. Happy sleeping! Ad-Free EpisodesWant an ad-free experience ... Show More

Today's story is inspired by a classic Aesop's fable. Sprat the Gnat finds a fantastic new home. But when the word gets out how great his new spot is, it quickly becomes very crowded.Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag u ... Show More

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, fall asleep learning about one of the most famous opera singers of all time, Maria Callas. Whether you are an opera enthusiast or not, her life was full of interesting events. Critics raved about her interpretation and care of the mus ... Show More

It's hard to wake up after a nightmare, and it's even harder to get back to sleep.  We're joined by Max Goodname narrator and occasional host Kelsie Lee for this tale of bedtimes, pirates, and the power of feeding dreams.  If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can sub ... Show More

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This week let’s relax with information about a revolution in visual entertainment and education. We learn about the persistence of vision and some history that led us to what we today call “movies.”   Help us stay 100% listener-supported and ad-free for all! Patreon: https://www. ... Show More

Today's story is about a couple of mice named Tim and Hunny. They were new parents and their baby was having trouble sleeping. Thinking that their baby might be in need of some solid food, and not having any around to give him, they head over to their neighbors house to ask for h ... Show More