Podcast in italiano (intro e outro) and in English (guests' interviews): "Carrying Messages Through Storytelling: Insights from Sweden" with Camilla Gölstam and Johan Theodorsson, broadcast by Diffusione Fiaba on Radio Cavolo, 10/07/26; Production: Elena Asciutti, radio storyteller
How can stories carry messages across generations, cultures, and societies? What makes oral storytelling such a powerful tool for preserving memory, fostering dialogue, and inspiring change?
In this episode of Diffusione Fiaba, we travel to Sweden to meet the storytellers Camilla Gölstam and Johan Theodorsson, two leading voices in the Nordic storytelling community and organisers of the 2026 Conference of the Federation for European Storytelling (FEST) in Stockholm in June 2026.
Held under the theme "Ratatosk – How to Carry a Message with Storytelling?", FEST Conference brought together around 150 storytellers from across Europe and beyond to explore the enduring relevance of myths, folktales, historical narratives, and contemporary stories in addressing today's social challenges and opportunities.
Together, we reflect on the richness of Swedish oral traditions, the role of storytelling in today's world, and the key insights that emerged from the conference: how stories connect people, transmit values, foster dialogue and imagination, and help us find meaning while understandign an increasingly complex world.
Fairytales:
- Woman who needs help, traditional swedish story, told by Camilla Gölstam, as received by her grandfather (24');
- The magic paintbrush, Chinese tradition, told by Johan Theodorsson (01h09'45'')
This episode concludes the seventh season of Diffusione Fiaba. A heartfelt thank you to all our guests and listeners who have made this journey possible. Live broadcasts and new podcast episodes will return in October 2026.
Questa puntata conclude la settima stagione di Diffusione Fiaba. Un grazie di cuore a tutte le ospiti, gli ospiti, le ascoltatrici e gli ascoltatori che hanno reso possibile questo viaggio. Le dirette e i nuovi episodi del podcast torneranno a partire da ottobre 2026. Nel frattempo, vi auguriamo una splendida estate… e vi invitiamo a continuare a vivere e condividere storie!
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