Episodes
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Strange sounds in the night. Eyes playing tricks (or not). Unexplained phenomena, or wading into unfamiliar territory. Whether you are creeped out or creeped on, enjoy this episode, recorded live at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ on October 3rd, 2024, where our storytellers will share true stories of unease and fear, or endeavor to dispel general misconceptions of things typically defined as "Creepy."
Produced by Ana Montañez
Curated by Roscoe Mutz
Storytellers include:
Steven Braun
Mary Jo Pollack
Porter McDonald
Ames Granados
Brian Taraz, aka Satan
Candace Ballesteros
Molly McCloy (3-minute impromptu story)This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Manifestations ⊠embodiments, surprises, gifts, appearances, things going from abstract to reality, findings. Stories about things that happen, sometimes conjured, sometimes unexpected.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024 7 Odyssey storytellers shared their experiences of release and realization, desire, and revelation.
Produced by Roscoe Mutz
Curated by Laura Porfirio
Storytellers include:
Jim Lipson
Jesseca Banchy
Elena Acoba
Niccole Radhe
Jill Hofer
Christina Oré and Ana GhoreishianThis episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Refugees share powerful stories of home, displacement, and belonging in this live storytelling event that promises to be hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in between.
Produced by Christina Early, Angela Orlando and Steven Braun
Curated by Laura Porfirio and Barbara Eiswerth
Storytellers include:
Nadiia Hordiienko
Simba Rusita
Marbelis Isabel Ăvila Maluenga
Richard Otim
This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Dreaminess is different for us all. Maybe the American Dream has changed the trajectory of your life. Maybe you feel uber-connected to Carl Jung. Maybe dreaminess to you is all ethereal vibes and symbolism, deeply personal and life-changing. Or perhaps Fleetwood Macâs âDreamsâ had a profound impact on you. Come hear 5 stories about how dreaminess has both dragged us down and lifted us out of the darkest spaces.
Produced by Laura Porfirio
Curated by Kenzie Morgan
Storytellers include:
Anna Darian
Melanie Madden
Hussein Al=Baiaty
Taylor Baley
Ty YoungThis episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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On June 15, 2024 Odyssey Storytelling partnered with Southern AZ Senior Pride in celebration of their 20th Anniversary.
In the words of Executive Director Mary O'Donoghue, "This celebration is a testament to the dedication and commitment of those who have supported Senior Pride over the years...We acknowledge that while much has been achieved, there is still significant work to be done. As we look into the future, we are inspired to continue building an inclusive and equitable environment which promotes good health, safety, and where every individual in our community can embrace their best life!"
We at Odyssey Storytelling agree!
20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Looking Forward was recorded live at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ, produced by Mary O'Donoghue and curated by Penelope Starr. The storytellers were:
Nancy Wilsted
Sarah Bahnson
David Fitzsimmons
Lavina Tomar
Sandra Butler
Cat Belue (3-Minute Impromptu Story)This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Seeking a lover, a chimney sweep, a ride to the circus? Need to check your bank balance, play Parcheesi, or crowdfund your wedding? As we all know, "there's an app for that" -- along with almost anything else you can imagine. Join Odyssey storytellers as we tell true stories about all sorts of app experiences!
Produced by Roscoe Mutz
Curated by Mary Jo Pollack
Storytellers include:
A.J. Flick
Roberto Bourjac
Ana Montanez & Will Cole
Martha McClements
Emily ViolaThis episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah. Join us Thursday, May 2 to hear stories of unsavory, unsanitary, and downright filthy jobs, from the unique individuals who choose these lines of work.
Produced by Angela Orlando
Curated by Joe SilinsStorytellers include:
Eric Aldrich
Lynne Gillette
Alex Byron
Mark Kugheit
Molly McCloySpontaneous Storytellers:
Kathleen Boyle
Ginny PriceThis episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Have your dreams flowed smoothly, like sailing on placid seas - or did you find yuorself crashing on hidden rocks?
Everyone's got stories - sublime, tragic, outrageous.
Love for another person, a dream, or a cup of coffee.Produced by Ethel Lee-Miller
Curated by Bella VivanteStorytellers include:
Linda Moran
Lewis Palmateer
Giuliana Fusco
Jonathan Grinder
Nino Molinaro
Jenn Teufel SchoenbergerThis episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Legacy. It could be that antique chair youâve coveted or a million dollars from the uncle in Zaire you never knew you had. It could be the bump in your nose or your infectious laugh. It could be the dark memory of a relationship gone bad or a ragged 40-year-old concert T-shirt you stole from your BFF. What does legacy mean to you?
Produced and curated by Steven Braun
Storytellers include:
Beth Lisick
Kathleen Williamson
Angelo Orlando
Lisa Floran
John Barnes
Ana Montañez
This episode was produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Stories of leaps into love, leaps of faith, risky (or risqué) leaps, or a literal leap off a cliff. Maybe you were going to leap but didn't ...
Produced and Curated by Ana Montañez
Storytellers include:
Jen Blanco Jesseca Banchy Abby Louise Jensen Arlene Malinowski Dr. Jamal FrĂŒster Cortez
Spontaneous Storyteller: Jonathan Grinder
This episode was produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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You know that little voice in your head? Do you ever wonder what someone else is thinking when you see them? Letâs explore the depths of our inner monologues, as our storytellers take the stage to share what that little voice tells them every day!
Curated by Lewis Pamateer
Produced by Ana Montañez and Roscoe Mutz
Storytellers include:
Christina Early
Steven Braun
Czarina Nafarrate
Kristina Macholtz
Taylor Bailey
Spontaneous Storyteller: Karen Wright
This episode was produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Darkness before the light, preparing for the freeze, getting cold, staying warm, hibernating. Tucson fills with tourists and snowbirds, escaping to the sunshine, still our pipes freeze. But like lizards on a warm rock, desert dwellers enjoy the cooler weather.
Curated by Penelope Starr & Adam Hostetter
Produced by Ana Montañez
Storytellers:
Silvia Kolchens
Susan Friese
Jordan Wiley-Hill
Lisa Stafford
Leigh Mileur
Simon Donovan
Spontaneous Storyteller: Mary Jo Pollack
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We have all learned a lesson or two in our time.
Join curator Jonathan Grinder as he introduces storytellers Brian Taraz, Lewis Palmateer, Rollie Grinder, Dr. Brett Jones, Pablo Valencia, Cecilia Arosemena, and Jon Logan-Rung and the lessons they've learned.
This show was produced by the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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Blood-curdling screams, blushing with mortification, shame and regrets, and whoopsies! Join Odyssey Storytelling as our storytellers take us on a haunted journey through YIKES! situations.
Produced and curated by Roscoe Mutz, Yikes! was Odyssey Storytelling's Halloween inspired October theme with storytellers:
Hussein Al-Baiaty
Jerry (Che) Diaz
Liz Baldwin
Danny Knee
Terri (Tez) Haag
The host of the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is Steven Braun
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Have you been on your last leg, dealt with the long arm of the law, didnât have a leg to stand on, risked life & limb, or had a remarkable shot in the arm? Were you armed and dangerous or needed a leg up?
Produced by Ana Montañez and curated by the incomparable Mary Jo Pollack, Arms and Legs was a star-studded event, played to a packed audience. The second act of an absolutely fabulous show in front of a near sellout crowd at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ.
The second act storytellers are:
Richard Munchkin
Molly McCloy
Steven Braun
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Steven Braun.
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Have you been on your last leg, dealt with the long arm of the law, didnât have a leg to stand on, risked life & limb, or had a remarkable shot in the arm? Were you armed and dangerous or needed a leg up?
Produced by Ana Montañez and curated by the incomparable Mary Jo Pollack, Arms and Legs was a star-studded event, played to a packed audience. The performance was so spellbinding that only the first half is being posted at this time. The second half will follow shortly.
The first act storytellers are:
Ethel Lee-Miller
Mel Blumenthal
Tracey Kurtzman
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Steven Braun.
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Whatâs in your DNA? Ancestral traits of heroism, artistry, and brilliance ⊠or ancient tales of intrigue and skullduggery? What do you know about the secrets encoded in your chromosomes? On June 1, 2023, five storytellers told true tales about the embedded human software that can enhance or disrupt your sense of who you are and where youâre headed.
The storytellers include:
Ethel Lee-Miller
Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo
Tim Bentley
Belle Fitz-Simmons
Tez Haag
Curated by Jan Stapleman
Co-Produced by Ana Montanez and Roscoe Mutz
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Upgrades: to a new car, a first-class seat, the dream house, maybe the life youâve always wanted, stories of upgrades gone well and gone terribly wrong. Is the grass greener? Listen to these fine storytellers to get your answer:
Stephanie Lyonga-Farrington, Dr. Brett Jones, Nancy Stanley, Jonathan Grinder, and Zora Thomas.
Upgrade was curated and produced by Ana Montanez.
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Wheels turning, seasons changing, and situations running their course. Whether a mode of transportation or periods of time passing, Odyssey Storytellers, Anna Marie Trester, Ames Granados, Tracey Kurtzman, and Andres Portela, share stories of the various âCyclesâ of life.
Cycles was curated by Laura Porfirio and Marty Dooley.
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Are you infatuated with a Calvin Klein perfume? Did you see the movie âAs Good as It Getsâ a disturbing number of times? Do you feel an unquenchable urge to wash your hands, even as you read this sentence? That last one could just be a hold over from the recent pandemic. Or, it could be OBSESSION!
Whether its unrequited love, paper-folding, the need to constantly organize that unwieldy pantry or any of a thousand obsessions, Odyssey Storytelling offered Tucson storytellers an opportunity to hear and be heard. And Tucson responded in style with:
Em Bowen, Czarina Nafarrate, Noel Hennesey, and Dave Fitzsimmons.
Obsession was curated by your humble podcast host, Steven Braun and produced by Odyssey Storytelling's executive producer, Ana Montanez.
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