Once Upon A Time: A Storytelling Podcast

Happy Podcast Day 2023! This year, we took to cold calling our loved ones and forced them to chat about stories. Stories in order of appearance: The Barbie Movie The Little Mermaid Practical Magic Love at First Sight Elvis and the Dearly Departed River Woman, River Demon Endurance by Alfred Lansing The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur The Frozen Crown How I Met Your Mo...

It's one of the greatest love stories ever told. It's also one of the most fantastic adventures. Join Cam and Talia as they take a journey through The Princess Bride, discussing not just the story itself, but how the story became a classic. Guest Host: Cam Berger Instagram: rabidameoba Resources: The Princess Bride (1987) The Princess Bride Book Home Movie Celeb Version As You Wish: Inco...

This week, we welcome Siobhan Miller to talk about The Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as WASPs. These pilots were the first women to fly military aircraft for the United States, paving the way for the next generations of female pilots! Follow The Podcast On Instagram and TikTok @astorytellingpodcast Learning Resources! Closer Look-Who Were the Women Airforce Service Pilots? Introduce a...

This week, Mubtasin Zaman joins Talia Smith for a discussion about Naz Kutub's debut novel, The Loophole ! A story as adventurous as it is magical, The Loophole reminds us of the power of found family and self discovery! Find us on Social Media @astorytellingpodcast Support Mubtasin   @mubtasinzaman on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram Online store coming soon! Follow @mubtasin.art for updates S...

We're back with Season 4 of Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast! Hannah Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the Nutcracker, our personal favorite holiday adventure! Follow the Podcast on Social Media : @astorytellingpodcast Follow Hannah on Social Media : Instagram: hannahbanannnaaa TikTok: hannabanannnaaa Resources: Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001 ) The Nutcracker (1993 ) The Hip Hop...

We're back and better than ever! This week, Talia and Emily talk Season 4. Do you want to guest host an episode? Contact us! Instagram/ TikTok: @astorytellingpodcast Email: astorytellingpodcast@gmail.com Mentioned in this episode: The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Wars by Talia Smith Pearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters from Stuff You Should Know National Treasure (2004) The Girl with the Make-Bel...

This is it! Our season three wrap up! We would like to say thank you to everyone who has made this season possible- we could not have done this without every single one of you! We don't know when we'll be back quite yet- but please follow @astorytellingpodcast on instagram for Season 4 Updates!  xoxo Talia and Emily Support the show

Demigods. Danger. Dauntlessness. In our last episode of Season Three, join repeat guest host, Alison O’Brien, as she retells the story of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! Thank you all for listening to this season of stories that may help you reexamine the meaning of "home!" Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Guest Host: Alison O’Brien Instagram: @alisonodotco Proje...

Do you remember being 13 years old? Or maybe you ARE 13 years old! You may even be preparing for that big step into "teenagehood"! No matter how old you are, being 13 is a BIG DEAL. Join guest host Luke Blaylock and Talia Smith as they discuss the epic highs and lows of a boy named Adrian Mole, age 13 ¾.  Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Guest Host: Luke Blaylock Twitte...

One of the most universal yet individual human experiences is eating food. Be it a family recipe, a vending machine purchase, or fine dining, eating is the one thing that unites us. But food comes in all shapes and sizes, and it tells its own story. Join Guest Host Ben Imadali and Talia Smith as they talk about the significance of food in our lives. You might even get a recipe out of it too! Show...

We’re back! This week, Fabrice Nozier of the "Filmagra" podcast and Filmagra.org joins us for a discussion about film and social justice via Spike Lee’s classic, Do The Right Thing ! Stay tuned for some exciting discourse, analysis, and some general movie trivia. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Guest Host: Fabrice Nozier Instagram: Filmagra.org Listen here! Tiktok: @jp...

Do you have a big family? Could you imagine if both your father and your cousin were President of the United States? What if another cousin was First Lady? And another Governor of New York? Well, that’s what it was like for the members of the Roosevelt family. Learn all about the lesser known Roosevelts with Guest Host Lydia Strickling!  … Resources: Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimep...

Donny Osmond, Disney, and 98 Degrees. Those are three things you *might* associate with the 1998 animated hit “Mulan,” but the story is so much more! Join Talia and Guest Host, Alexa Young, as they travel back in time and discuss Mulan’s journey from Ancient Folk Song to Blockbuster Hit.  ... Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod CoHost: Alexa Young Instagram:  @alexameiy and @kurooste...

This episode, we delve into the woods to learn about the Longleaf Pine Trees, our ancestral connection to land, and how stories can create change. Join TikTok’s The Woodmother and Talia Smith as they discuss “Ecology of a Cracker Childhood” by Janisse Ray.  ... Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist/ CoHost: The Woodmother Instagram/ TikTok: @thewoodmother Website: https...

Do you like chatty young women? Then we've got an episode for you! Join Mikaela Simon and Talia Smith as they discuss LM Montgomery's beloved series Anne of Green Gables . Full of imagination, stories, and big words, this episode is truly larger than life. Special Shout Out to the Green Gables Gals: Alison O'Brien, Rachel Welsh, and Debbie Smith This episode features music from Anne...

Join us on the field as we discuss lacrosse with Guest Host Nina Polk! We’ll explore its Indigenous roots, how the game lives on, and Nina’s journey as an athlete in the sport. Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist/ Guest Host: Nina Polk Instagram: @polknina TikTok: @nina_polk Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Instagram: @tcnativelacrosse  Resources: The Creator's Game:...

J ade from the “About a Book” podcast joins Talia in this week's episode!  “The Snapper” by Roddy Doyle is filled with humor and heart. Considered a modern classic in Ireland Today, Jade and Talia discuss the story’s strong Irish roots and influence on today’s readers!  Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Jamie of Jammy Drawings Instagram: @jammydrawings Guest H...

What happens when you come back to your hometown after years of being away? How do you feel when something so familiar is also so distant? This week, join Talia Smith and guest host, Joie Affleck, in their discussion of the 2004 Indie Classic, Garden State . Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Featured Artist: Mikaela Simon Doodlealldayy.etsy.com 20% off using code "OUAT21"...

Ciao a tutti! This week, listen to Talia and Guest Host, Julianna Pica, discuss the importance of food, family, spirituality, and... listening to directions? Join us in our dissection of the classic  book, Strega Nona! --- Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Featured Artist: Elisabeth Graham Elisabethgraham.com Instagram: @e_anagram Guest Host: Julianna Pica Instagram: @jpicadegallo...

Dear Listener, In this episode, we talk about World War Two love letters! Through tragedy, romance, and adventure, the stories letters provide us are uniquely personal and universal. Join Talia and guest host Liz Maguire (of Flea Market Love Letters) as they dissect the special history letters can provide! Xoxo, Talia + Emily --- Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Featured Artist:...

It’s our Season Three Premiere!  The Songs! The Colors! The Lions and Tigers and Bears! It's one of America's most known stories and has remained in our hearts for generations. Guest Host, Hannah Davis, joins Talia as they discuss the wonderful world of “The Wizard of Oz,” oh my! Show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod   Featured Artist: Jess https://www.etsy.com/shop/ObscuraPr...

On Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast , we talk to historians, artists, podcasters, and creators from around the world about the stories that impact our lives.  This upcoming season, we explore all of what “home” can mean through sharing stories with a strong sense of place, love, family, or tradition.  Join us for Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast Season 3 - streaming on all platform...

Thank you all for listening to Season Two! Enjoy some ramblings from Emily and Talia as they dissect the season and look to the future. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod You can check out The NJ Play Lab ( www.njplaylab.org ) and on Instagram @thenjplaylab . You can find The Strides Collective ( https://stridescollective.com/ ) and @thestridescollective Don't forget...

Our Season Two Finale is one of the oldest stories in the book, the Epic of Gilgamesh. From dangerous adventures to journeys of self discovery, this story is, quite literally, epic! Join Guest Host Luke Blaylock and Host Talia Smith as they discuss how “a tale as old as time” can leave you on the edge of your seat thousands of years later.  Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatime...

What happens when your crush asks you about taking out accident insurance for her husband? It probably means she wants to kill her husband. 1944’s Double Indemnity is not only a riveting story, it’s also a masterpiece of the Noir Genre. Listen in as guest host, Jess Gianna, and Talia Smith discuss all things Femme Fatale, film noir, and insurance policy.  Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.e...