The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast

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 Früster Cortez Spontaneous Storyteller: Jonathan Grinder This episode was produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, St...

You know that little voice in your head? Do you ever wonder what someone else is thinking when you see them? Let's 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 Monta ñ ez and Roscoe Mutz Storytellers include: Christina Early Steven Braun Czarina Nafarrate Kristina Macho...

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 Staff...

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.

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 t...

Have you been on your last leg, dealt with the long arm of the law, didn't 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 Monta ñ ez 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...

Have you been on your last leg, dealt with the long arm of the law, didn't 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 Monta ñ ez 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...

What's 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 you're headed.  The storytellers include: Ethel Lee-Miller Dr. R...

Upgrades: to a new car, a first-class seat, the dream house, maybe the life you've 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.

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 "Cycles" of life. Cycles was curated by Laura Porfirio and Marty Dooley.

Are you infatuated with a Calvin Klein perfume? Did you see the movie "As Good as It Gets" 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 a...

Have you ever found yourself slipping into the role of imposter? Have you been duped by a pretender, a conniver, a phony? Did life compel you to orchestrate a ruse, engage in subterfuge, run a con? We've all had to alter our personalities to fit in, get by, or measure up but what happens if the deceit goes too far or is used against you? Storytellers include: Adam Maltby Tiara Bertram Lisa Staffor...

Awake again, no shut-eye or rest even though I try my best. Insomnia, that dreaded companion. Tried calming music, melatonin, and meditation- but all I get is aggravation. Relaxing and breathing, no electronics, "highly-recommended" herbal tonics. Yet insomnia has settled in, invisible and inescapable. Will I ever fall asleep? How I long for one that's deep. Tired and fatigued once more, thanks ag...

Survivors, men and women of steel, getting away with murder. Invulnerable, untouchable (or maybe vulnerable, prone, and touchable). Perhaps, like this episode, refusing to just go away and be forgotten, insisting on being seen and heard no matter the circumstances. Bulletproof! Storytellers include: Sharon Schneiderman Bob Finn Anna Darian Terry Ahearn Ana Montañez We are a nonprofit that relies o...

Numbers are empirical and magical, rigid and flexible, and every part of every day of everybody's life. They are an exact and a pseudo-science. I'm a six in numerology and a 9 on the Enneagram. They're frustrating and fun, if you're keeping score or stats. They can point to a buried treasure on a map, or mark an anniversary, like this show marks Odyssey Storytelling's 18th! We are a nonprofit that...

Join us for stories around the fire pit! Spooky, scary, the inexplicable and timeless stories we tell each other on a crisp cool night under the stars. Storytellers include: Ana Montañez John Barnes Steve Braun Em Bowen FOUR spontaneous storytellers! We are a nonprofit that relies on proceeds from our live shows to stay financially sustainable. If you love Odyssey as much as we know you do, please...

Odyssey is back! In front of a fully vaccinated crowd in Roscoe's backyard, we gathered in person for the first time in almost two years for drinks, a pool party, and most importantly, local storytelling! Appropriately, the theme was "Wasted," and we had four incredible storytellers, including: Jonathan Grinder Mary Jo Pollack Molly McCloy Roscoe Mutz Two spontaneous storytellers, who normally don...

Mother is a complicated subject for many of us, whether we are mothers ourselves, have memories of our mothers, or have witnessed mothering. Come join our amazing four storytellers who will reflect, muse, and touch your heart with their tales.  Storytellers include: Miles Schneiderman Mary Jo Pollack Ethel Lee-Miller Jeremy We're incredibly excited to share that we have officially launched our Pat...

Once upon a time kale was used as a colorful, frilly buffet garnish, then thrown away. Nobody ate it. Then, seemingly overnight, everyone started eating kale. Once upon a time Snoop Dog was an anti-establishment gangsta; now he hosts a TV game show and is BFFs with Martha Stewart. Once upon a time nerds were not cool; now geek is chic. These are stories about reversals of fortune. Storytellers inc...

Camping, tramping, or glamping, the April 2021 Odyssey Storytelling show has it all. An International lineup of eight talented tellers will regale, scare, or entertain you with their outdoor experiences in the wilds of nature! Storytellers include: Drew Cronyn Sally Lanyon Anna Marie Trester Kevin Scott Chess Ron Lancaster Johanne Pelletier Julie Baker We're incredibly excited to share that we hav...

It's Odyssey's birthday again! Let's celebrate with stories of all the beautiful cultures represented in our Odyssey family. We all come from very different backgrounds, races, ethnicities and experiences. These show up in our foods, our languages, the way we speak, what we wear and most of all how we treat each other. That's the beauty of diversity! In the spirit of Odyssey's mission to create co...

After many centuries, 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror, and Odyssey Storytelling is celebrating with our Best of 2020 compilation show! In 2020, we had to cancel our live events due to COVID-19 and go virtual instead, but we remained committed to our goal of celebrating local storytelling. This episode consists of five hand-picked stories from the year that was in Odyssey, including: Ethel L...

The primary symbol of the snowflake is uniqueness and individuality. They are delicate, fragile and fleeting.. As snowflakes tumble through the air, swirling and spiraling, they each take a different path to the ground. A beautiful thought for sure but not so fast. To some the term snowflake has taken on a more political connotation to indicate weakness in an opponent. Winter wonderlands, inspirat...

How do you flow on the river of life? Have you received instant rewards, or did they arrive after many twists and turns of the universal flow? Or did punishment come fast as lightning or after many spins around the sun? This one promises to produce instant rewards! Storytellers include: Gail Arrenholz Tim Foran Ron Lancaster Mary Jo Pollack Susan Allen Check out the video version here: https://www...

An important announcement regarding the immediate future of the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast.