The Storycast

By Russell Silva

The many chapters of life that tell the stories of us... Finding the common thread in different types of stories that tell the tale of us.

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

The Storycast episodes:

March 04, 2016 008: "The Face of God"
Who/what is god? And what does he/she/it look like? One eyewitness account comes from a young child. Another from a legion of hungry pirates. Finally, Finland chimes in.
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19min
February 12, 2016 007: "I Can't Live Without You"
Three stories of love - both true and not - and the inseparable experiences that find, entwine, and define the way that we love. First, the most "intimate" relationship imaginable. Second, the everlasting heart beat of lifelong soul-mates. Third, a real life-and-death nursery rhyme.
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22min
January 29, 2016 006: "The Colors of Persuasion"
From Aristotle to the color wheel, tag along on a case study of understanding the art of "persuasion." We explore the famous "rhetorical appeals" of ethos, pathos, and logos. Find out how easily persuaded you may be...
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19min
January 15, 2016 005: "It's Elementary"
Elements rule our natural world, but one of them is the king of the jungle. First, a harrowing account of a mysterious death in Galway. Then, a semi-biographical tale of our civilization's history. Finally, a musical account of turning up the heat.
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19min
January 01, 2016 004: "Sweet Dreams"
What exactly are our dreams and the amazing powers they possess? First, we dive into many ideas about dreams, from the theoretical to the presidential. Next, a story inspired by the recurring dream of a pint-sized hippo-hunter. Finally, we serenade you to sleep with some remarkably dreamy facts.
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20min
December 22, 2015 BONUS "Wenceslas, Wassail, & Miss Fanny Bright"
A special bonus show with musical stories of holiday spirit.
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10min
December 18, 2015 003: "The Great Magnet"
The Great Magnet is everywhere! First, finding meaningful connections in odd coincidences. Next, a truly missed connection. Finally, finding beauty in the chaos of music.
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24min
December 04, 2015 002: "The Opposite of Peas"
Is "the opposite of peas" even a legitimate idea? First, we look to both five-year-olds and international tragedy for advice. Second, H.C. Anderson's short story of perspective about five peas in a pod. Third, George Carlin breaks down the pea argument once and for all.
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23min
November 20, 2015 001: "Lost at Sea"
In this first episode, we journey through the idea of being lost at sea. First, the harrowing (true?) tale of a fisherman who survived at sea for over 13 months. Next, the short story of a very young searcher who finds himself lost, then found. Finally, a beautiful musical forray into an old classic.
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21min

FAQs about The Storycast:

How many episodes does The Storycast have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.