Our telling of the classic Haida (from the Pacific Northwest) story, Raven Steals the Light. As far as fairy tales go, this is a strange one, but very interesting too! Support the show at patreon.com/stories or leave us a review on itunes.
Jul 3
Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 7
This week we are continuing the story of Ann of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Wednesday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More
14m 46s
Jul 2023
Ep 597 - The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
We've covered vaguely spiritual self-help books before on the show, but The Alchemist is unique insofar as it attempts to wrap the broad platitudes of a The Secret up in a there-and-back-again adventure story. Please listen, as long as it fits with your Personal Legend.
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1h 13m
Oct 2021
Ep 498 - Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A run-down mansion decades past its former glory, a headstrong heroine, a creepy family, and mushrooms all come together to form a perfect, spooky storm in this week's episode.
Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.
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1h 9m
Nov 2021
Ep 501 - Haunted Ohio: Ghostly Tales from the Buckeye State, by Chris Woodyard (Bonus Episode)
We close out Spooktober with a cornucopia of spooky stories from a state we both have a relationship to. Join us for a conversation about ghostly grandpas, paranormal presidents, and spectral students.
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1h 14m
Jan 2022
Ep 515 - Ratha's Creature (The Named #1), by Clare Bell
Clare Bell's novel about prehistoric big cats with language, culture, and fire is also a pretty engrossing adventure about being cast out from your home and discovering the world around you. Time to join the clan of the Red Tongue!
Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.
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52m 51s
Feb 2022
Ep 517 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred D. Taylor
Roll of thunder, hear our podcast! We're talking about Taylor's Newbery-winning novel about the Logan family working to survive in the Jim Crow South. Also, Andrew makes a joke about The Sims to try and liven things up.
Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.
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1 h
Sep 2021
Ep 493 - Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf
Craig and Andrew said they would record the podcast themselves. This very modern episode about a very modern novel discusses Woolf's signature writing style, the regrets of a postwar British people, and when (or where) you might find yourself Thinking Big.
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55m 18s