Once Upon A Time: A Storytelling Podcast

A weeping woman is wronged and her legacy lasts centuries. Are you ready for a harrowing tale? Join guest host Nicole Arias and Talia Smith as they dissect the modern interpretations of the classic Latin American folktale, La Llorona. Resources: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod   Support Our Featured Artist, Cristina Martinez, on instagram @cristina.pdf  Support Our Host by follow...

It’s our First Ever Holiday Special! Guest Host, Alison O’Brien is back and better than ever! Through the lens of The Muppets, Alison and Talia reflect on the impact A Christmas Carol has on the spirit of Christmas and why it continues to keep us on the edge of our seats almost 180 years later.  RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod  Support Our Featured Artist, Mary Ferguso...

Take a trip “down under” with Guest Host Izabella Louk and Host Talia Smith as they discuss a picnic gone wrong. Filled with ethereal esthetics, victorian dresses, and a picturesque landscape, Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay is a story you will never forget.  RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod   Support Our Featured Artist, Madison Couture! On Etsy:  https://www.et...

You might have read it in High School and you might have watched it on PBS, but you have DEFINITELY heard of Jane Eyre . Charlotte Bronte’s groundbreaking novel is one people just know, but why? Guest Host Aaron Sartorio joins Talia Smith as they discuss the relevance and eeriness of one of the most popular pieces of literature! RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Support...

Divided Politics. Corrupt Politicians. Challenging Family Dynamics. Usurpation. No, we are not talking about current events, we’re taking it way back to the 1480s with King Richard III. Richard III’s life story was immortalized by William Shakespeare in 1633, but was his characterization justified? Bianca Bellafiore joins Host Talia Smith where they dissect the complicated life of one of England’s...

This week, producer Emily Dzioba comes in for an episode with our host Talia Smith, talking all about Mary Shelley, the summer of 1816, and her most infamous creation still haunting us 200 years later: Frankenstein. Light a candle (or whatever mood lighting you prefer), curl up in your favorite cozy blanket, and dive with us into this discussion of gothic literature + the original goth queen herse...

This week, we teamed up with Drew University’s Archives for a very special episode. Dr. Matthew Beland, archivist at Drew U, joins our host, Talia, and shares the spooky stories of the University! This October, The Archives are embarking on a project to tell some of the schools more Haunted Tales including livestreams of ghost activity on campus and interviews with students who’ve had otherworldly...

Season 2 Premiere! Grab your favorite fall drink and gaze wistfully out your window, this week we are talking Edgar Allan Poe! Ezra Pailer joins host Talia Smith where they dissect the fascinating life of one of America’s greatest poets!  RESOURCES: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/onceuponatimepod Ezra’s Website: ezrapailer.com  International Edgar Allan Poe Festival: https://poefestinternational...

Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast will return for Season Two on October 2, 2020! For our trailer, we are sharing one of our favorite pieces of text that has been an inspiration as we prep for this season: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Talia Smith We hope you join us for Season Two as we explore more stories that make us lean in closer, look over our shoulders, and keep u...

Thank you all so much for listening to Season One of Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast ! You can catch up on all the episodes you missed on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://astorytellingpodcast.wixsite.com/home Stay tuned for Season 2, coming this October...  Support the show

It's a sin, really, how few women grace the contents of our history books regardless of the impact they might have had on their own time. Betsy Bonaparte is no exception. Despite marrying Napoleon’s brother and taking control of her own destiny, her story still manages to be tragically undertold. Join Guest Caprina Smith with host Talia as they tell the tale of their hometown hero! RESOURCES:...

Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime is an enduring and beloved story of family, mystery, math, and self-determination. Join host Talia and Guest Host Katie Dzioba as they follow the winding story of Christopher Boone-- and reflect that sometimes the most difficult journeys lead us to the happiest endings. RESOURCES: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime...

William Shakespeare. Odds are, if you went to an English speaking high school, you read some of his works. But did Shakespeare really write his own work, or was it some Royal Renaissance plot? This week, Talia and Guest Host Mikaela Simon discuss the fascinating story behind the person (or people) who wrote some of literature's most fascinating stories.  RESOURCES: Chasing Vermeer   by Blue B...

So much has changed since we recorded this episode back in April! Aya and I decided to update you all with some important changes to the story. Aya was kind enough to compile a list of resources focusing on people of color and baseball so I do encourage all of our listeners to check them out!  RESEARCH: Negro Leagues E-Museum: http://www.nlbemuseum.com/nlbemuseum.html Library of Congress Online Ar...

There is a reason why sports movies are so pervasive in Hollywood. The struggle! The drama! The underdogs! The truth is, nothing quite beats a good ‘ol sports story. This week, Talia and Guest Host Aya Newman discuss the San Francisco Giant’s rise from baseball drool to World Series cool! RESEARCH:  “How much individual talent was on each Giants World Series team?” By Brady Klopfer https://www.mcc...

In 19th century Russia, there were many writers. But only one would be known for changing two genres of the page and stage forever. The grandson of a serf, a doctor who treated cholera patients for free, and a playwright who wouldn’t find success with his theatrical work until late in his life, Anton Chekhov was a force to be reckoned with. This week, listen to producer Emily Dzioba with host Tali...

It’s ASTONISHING! Few stories have such a stronghold on American Culture over a century after its original release. If you’ve never read or watched Little Women, you are in for a treat! Talia Smith and guest host Mubtasin Zaman go all out in this episode, examining the characters and representations of this classic tale. Christopher Columbus, it’s a good time! DISCLAIMER: Talia might have thought...

Has your date ever taken you to a medical museum to show off his dismembered limb? No? Well, rumor has it, that was the move for Major General Dan Sickles. Sickles is a notorious character, but unless you’ve read up on your Civil War history, you probably haven’t heard of him. His headstrong personality and confidence placed him at the forefront of many historical events, and his legacy has a lot...

Blood! Murder! Cannibalism! Cinderella is a tale for the ages! Throughout history, there have been HUNDREDS of Cinderella Stories with each retelling adding their own flavor. From Ancient Egypt to Korea to France, you will be hard pressed to find a culture without their own Cinderella Story.  This week, Sam Leinberger joins Talia Smith to retell and discuss the intricate tale of a little girl who...

It's tale as old as time... The Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche has something for everyone! True love, danger, and people straight up not listening to directions. Filled with surprises, celebrity, and true love, the tale of Cupid and Psyche is one for the ages. Come join us as Alison O’Brien, with host Talia Smith, joke their way through the Greek Myth and see how humanity has always searched...

Once Upon a Time: A Storytelling Podcast is a new series that gathers storytellers from far and wide to share their favorite tales. This is a sneak peak of our first episode where Alison O'Brien tells the Greek Myth, "Cupid and Psyche"... with her own spin! Support the show