Story of the Storytellers
Join me as we go through the life stories of storytellers at a simple level. No complex literary analysis, just a person talking to himself about some other people who’ve made an impression on his life.
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Questions you might have
Q: How often do you post new episodes?
A: As soon as they're done. This is very much a passion project kind of thing. When the mood strikes me, I'll make a new episode and post it.
Q: What is the music that you use?
A: Bach's Goldberg Variations. The recording is from pianist Kimiko Ishizaka as part of the Open Goldberg project.
Q: What is your cat's name?
A: His "official" name is Spaz. (He came with the name). I tend to call him "Goober Cat" "Snuggle Butt" "Stinky Breath". You know, all the normal cat names. When he crosses his paws, I call him "Prince Goober Cat" because he looks very regal.
Q: What's YOUR name?
A: Don't worry. I'm not offended that you asked about the cat before you asked about me. He's much cuter.
Q: Will you cover (insert author here)?
A: Maybe! If you'd like to submit a request, feel free to message me on Twitter @StoryofStorytlr or email me at StoryoftheStorytellers@gmail.com. I make no promises I'll cover them, but I will consider it!
Q: Who made those images on the site?
A: Two listeners sent me logos after seeing that I was using text over a picture of my cat that I mocked up in MS Paint.
Episodes
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Join me as we discuss John Neal, a prominent figure in early American literature. Prominent in the American and English literary circles, John Neal helped shape the future of American literature and championed America as a concept.
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 3 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves. In this episode, we cover the lives of the poets after the war.
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 2 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves. In this episode, we cover the entirety of World War 1.
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 1 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves leading up to the outbreak of World War 1.
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Join me as we look at some examples of oral storytelling that got written down so long ago most have forgotten they used to be performed out loud! We’ll be looking at Homer, The Beowulf Poet, and Luo Guanzhong, as well as briefly covering the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
What's the difference between a raven and a writing desk? Tune in and let's see if we can discover the answer to this classic riddle as we discuss the life of poet, author, and critic Edgar Allan Poe.
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Join me as we discuss the life of Mary Shelley, wracked with creative genius and heartbreaking tragedy.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
From childhood nerd to English Civil War propagandist to his final years being blind, come and learn about the life of John Milton!