On this episode Michael is joined by IV Ashton, lawyer and founder of Legal Server. Together they explore Harper Lee's, To Kill A Mockingbird. While there are a growing number of stories that address racism in America, few are as well known or as long standing as this one - why? What is it about this story that gives it its staying power? How is it that it that it continues to get band in schools and libraries across the nation while at the same time, remains one of the most read books in America? Does this classic piece of contemporary American literature continue to help address the issues or is it time for a new story to be told? Hear their thoughts and share your own.

This week on Story Mischief, Michael is join by Philippe Danielides, former corporate lawyer gone life coach. Philippe shares his parallel journey to that of Moana, the protagonist in the 2016, Disney animated blockbuster of the same name. Written and directed by Ron Clements, creator of other Disney hits such as Hercules, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog, Moana is the story of becoming "who you are."

In this episode we explore a parable that has become a seed of controversy... at least here at the Story Mischief podcast. Looking at it on its own, the story of the Two Wolves invites listeners to reflect upon internal battles and the role they play in finding resolution. Looking more closely at the stories origin however...it just may a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Joining Michael for this weeks episode is star of day time T.V.'s, Guiding Liz Keifer. After a brilliant 30 year career on screen, Liz is now helping people to stop acting in their lives so they can start building the relationships they desire.

In this episode, Michael is joined by spiritual intuitive and founder of Creative Spirit - A Center The Art and Soul, Peyton Pugmire. Together, they dig into the 1939 cinematic classic, The Wizard of Oz. Few stones are left unturned as they explore everything from ruby slippers to the dark side of the rainbow. Peyton explains the parallels between Dorothy's and his own journey through Oz. Be prepared to this story in a technicolor version you've yet to encounter.

Kicking off the 2020 holiday season, Michael is joined by life and parenting coach, Margaret Webb to discuss Story Mischief's first movie - The Holiday. This was a big one for Margaret as the story helped to shape her claim parts of herself that had been waiting in the wings for far too long - going to prove that stories have the power to set us free.

In this episode, Michael is joined by mentor, bird language expert, and host of the Lead With Nature podcast and YouTube channel, Dan Gardoqui.

Together, Michael and Dan explore the connection between this ancient Chinese parable, nature, Jedi’s, and the Force.

In this episode, Michael is joined by teacher and yoga instructor, Sarah Fischer. Together, they disassemble Sarah's story choice, Cinderella, in order to peel back the layers gold and shadow that are woven throughout the tale. Familiar concerns arise regarding the interpretation of such stories as the two discuss the positive and potentially negative shaping influences contained within this childhood favorite

On this episode, Michael explores the realities and distortions of the "American Dream" as presented by Hunter S. Thompson in his 1971 classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Having chosen this weeks mischief making story is actor, writer, and director Heather Shapiro who has been know to make a bit mischief in her own work.

On this episode, Michael speaks with life coach and host of the New Masculine podcast, Travis Stock. Together they explore the 1922 story, the Velveteen Rabbit. Having his doubts and dislike of the story, Michael finds himself pleasantly surprised by what he and Travis unearth beneath the surface of this beloved children's classic.

On this episode, Michael speaks with Betsy Rapoport, editor and life coach, about Shel Silverstein's most notorious book, The Giving Tree. Betsy and Michael have very different experiences of the book and swap their hypothesis' on Silverstein's intent which is largely unknown. They do however agree on one thing - this book is a mischief maker!