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The Leaf House (Encore)

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

32m 12s

Oct 6

Autumn at the Inn, Part 4

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

33m 42s

Oct 2

The Porch Steps (Encore)

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

33m 43s

Dec 2024

Episode 507 || Shelf Subscription Synopsis

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Erin chat about exciting changes to our Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special, and how we’re refreshing the program ... Show More

43m 56s

Sep 2024

The Self Service Revolution

Rerun: Clarence Saunders opened the world’s first self-service supermarket, ‘Piggly Wiggly’, in Memphis, Tennessee on 6th September, 1916.Calculating that the revenues gained through impulse purchases would outweigh those lost from shoplifting, Saunders’ concept forever changed t ... Show More

11m 40s

Sep 16

Throwback: Two of Everything

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Two of Everything! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefl ... Show More

13m 40s

Feb 2025

284: Trail Tales 65

Today’s stories include dumpster lemons, haunted marathons, national park first dates, night hippos, hero dads and being saved by science. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, ... Show More

50m 4s

Oct 4

⭐Super Silly Stories for Kids Exclusive! !⭐ Boxy the Recycled Box Monster Eats the Town! 📦👹🏙️🍴

Check out our new sister podcast! ⭐Super Silly Stories for KidsHi! Welcome to Super Silly Stories For Kids!I'm Billy, and I'll turn your wacky ideas into a story and read it on my show! The more madcap, the better!You can find us here and all podcast platforms!APPLE: https://podc ... Show More

9m 8s

Sep 24

Gilmore To Read: Ashley Jordan’s Debut Romance Started as Fanfic for What Show?

Gilmore Girls lovers-- on Wednesdays, we talk books!!!USA Bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick for August, Ashley Jordan is here to chat about being a double alum of the Reese's Book Club world as a Reese's LitUp Fellow and an official bookclub selection for her debut nov ... Show More

1h 18m

Nov 2024

Episode 505 || November Reading Recap

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to you for listening to the show. This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in November. You get 10% off your books when you order your November Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bu ... Show More

34m 11s

Sep 2024

TTFA Anthologies: Stories of Suicide & Loss

Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here. Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You ... Show More

25m 39s

Sep 2

Throwback: The Big Scary Cave

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Big Scary Cave! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firef ... Show More

10m 35s

Dec 2024

Episode 506 || Staff's Favorite Books of 2024

This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2024! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 506” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and ... Show More

26m 25s

The Corner Store (Encore)