Welcome to this week’s Storytime Episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week, we have a listener-submitted story. This week’s story comes from Johnny and Adelle.  These two tell their story of what it was like to go through nine months of their lives separately while Johnny was deployed overseas.  

You, too, can also be one of Once There Was a Pod’s guest storytellers! If you have a story, check out the links below to find out how you can submit a story as well!  

Special Thanks to:

Johnny and Adelle 

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

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Our next guest is Chris Rodriguez.  He’s one of the Co-Founders of Very Good Improv.  VGI is dedicated to performing and teaching improvisation in the greater Twin Cities area.  They teach improv to more than just entertainers because it has something for everyone.  Also, they’ve got big things in the works for the future of the Twin Cities Improv Scene.  Join us as we talk about the joy of teaching improv, the importance of being in the moment, and what else is coming down the pipeline.   

Storytime: Go on a Journey With Me

Special Thanks to:

Chris Rodriguez

Very Good Improv

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter 

You

The Very Good Improv Website

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

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High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

We’re back after the hiatus! Welcome to this week’s Storytime Episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter Storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week, I'll tell you about what I did on my summer vacation.  It’s also one of the main reasons why we went on a short mid-season hiatus! This summer was certainly one to remember, filled with new skills and more connections to great people!   

Special Thanks to:

Everyone at the Hatchery who made this experience absolutely fantastic! 

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

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Chuck Gipp Decorah Hatchery

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Once There Was a Podcast is going on a mid-season hiatus!  But don't worry, we'll be back soon.  We love our listeners and want to make sure we're providing the best for your listening pleasure!  Be patient, and we'll be back with more great stories to share!

Special Thanks to:

YOU! 

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

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Additional Audio and Music:

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Welcome to this week’s Storytime Episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week, we have a listener-submitted story. This week’s story comes from improviser, dungeon master, and dancer, Allen Voigt! He shares the lessons he’s learned in improv that seem to cross all contexts, even into dancing! There’s a joy in taking a risk! 

You can also be one of Once There Was a Pod’s guest storytellers! If you have a story, check out the links below to find out how you can submit a story as well!  

Special Thanks to:

Allen Voigt

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

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Allen's Instagram

Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance | MSBD

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Additional Audio and Music:

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Our next guest is Kelli Stoermer.  She’s a brand-new children’s book author and just published her first book, Grandma’s Traveling Wig.  Join us as we discuss her process, telling the stories of people we miss, getting a book published, and what’s going to happen next.  

Storytime: Grandma’s Purse Pickle

Special Thanks to:

Kelli Stoermer

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter 

You

Kelli’s Website for Grandma’s Traveling Wig

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Welcome to this week’s Storytime episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week is part two in a series highlighting this year’s graduating group of speech students.  These are the storytellers of the future who will use their voice and their communication skills to move mountains. This episode features two students who had success in the category of acting and performed original pieces written by their coaches.  Please welcome Josiah Gearhart and Gabe Stansbery to the show!  

Special Thanks to:

Josiah Gearhart

Gabe Stansbery

Isaiah Stansbery 

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

Our next guest is Maia Allison.  She works at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium as the Curator of Marine Life and Animal Ambassadors.  Join us as we discuss finding marine biology through friends and family, moving around the states, the importance of museums and aquariums as rehabilitation sites, and telling the story of the ripple effect.  

Storytime: The Origins of the Museum and Aquarium

Special Thanks to:

Maia Allison

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter 

You

Mississippi River Museum Website:

https://www.rivermuseum.org/

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River Museum Instagram

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Podcast Email:

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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Welcome to this week’s Storytime episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week is part one in a series highlighting this year’s graduating group of speech students.  These are the storytellers of the future who will use their voice and their communication skills to move mountains. This episode features 3 students who wrote their own speeches to perform during their high school careers.  This episode features a poet (Tarynn Harris), a keynote speaker (Chase Imoehl), and an informational lecturer (Peyton Elliott). 

Special Thanks to:

Tarynn Harris

Chase Imoehl

Peyton Elliott

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter

You

Instagram: 

oncetherewasapod

Facebook:

Once There Was a Podcast

Email:

[email protected]

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod 

Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

Our next guest is the Iowa Gallivant, JayJay Goodvin.  He’s combined a love of food, the food industry, and wanderlust into a living.  While he’s published a blog and a book, you probably know him most from his social media pages promoting travel, restaurants, and every corner of Iowa.  His story is one of history, exploration, and pride in a region he loves. 

Storytime: The Splendor of Travel

Special Thanks to:

JayJay Goodvin

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter 

You

The Iowa Gallivant Website

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Iowa Gallivant Instagram

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The Iowa Gallivant Facebook

Podcast Email:

[email protected]

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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):

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Additional Audio and Music:

Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound