Tales From the Singing Porch

Hello, Dear Porch Listener! We are hard at work getting the second act of our season ready to return July 27th, but until then, we wanted to make sure you were listening to G.O.B.L.I.N.S! Check out their trailer here, and get connected below. Instagram Spotify Apple Podcasts

Floorboard 15: In a field full of wildflowers, a Blade of grass falls in love with a Bee. But as the Blade grows, it finds that love is not always kind. CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music, as well as additional scoring is by S...

Floorboard 14: Young Klaus Apero knows that it is going to be a hard winter for his little village. Then, the Salesman knocks on the Apero’s door to sell them something they cannot refuse.   CW: firearms, violence Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The Salesman...

Floorboard 13: On the first day that Martha started knitting, no one had a clue what she was doing. But as she kept on knitting and knitting away, she ignites something that changes the world forever.   CW: mention of death Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by J...

Floorboard 12: Lena is a young sailor with something to prove. To make her mark, she sails out to the mysterious wreck of the S.S. Steadfast on the last fair day of November—only to find that the gales of November have come early.   CW: thalassophobia, child endangerment Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed, directed, and undersc...

Floorboard 11: When the formerly deceased Clarence Constant wakes up under a Purple Moon, he knows he only has one night to find the love of his life. Two undead lovers collide together for one last joyful dance.     CW: implied homophobia and transphobia Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written an...

Welcome to Season 2, dear listener!  A couple hours before sunrise, in the gentlest part of the night, there was the lazy-raucous laughter of a party that had gone on all night. We return to the Singing Porch for a prologue, where the Porch Outside the Party is almost ready to sing. Gee—I wonder what stories will be told on a night as beautiful as this? CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an...

(Un)Likeminded FEED DROP: As we gear up for Season 2 of the Singing Porch to begin on Monday, May 18th, take a listen to Episode 1 of August Year Round’s sci-fi anthology podcast, (Un)Likeminded. “Two beings—one of flesh and one of iron—find themselves trapped in a torturous transfer of humanity and consciousness.” Content Warnings: body horror, descriptions of violence, blood Check out more about...

“Do You Have a Moment?” was the 2nd place winner of Silver Sound’s Winter 2025 48 hour sonic dash Competition. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, composition and music production by Samuel Perlman, script and performance by Joe Blanchard.   Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard #10. Wending is a Fable Sprite, a creature that lives and breathes creativity. But with her author stuck at an unfulfilling desk job, her magic fails. Wending and her family must take action—before it’s too late. Thank you for listening to the conclusion of our 3-episode mini-series, Voices From the Porch. But don’t you worry! Season 2 is on its way to you, coming 2026. Thanks for being...

Floorboard #9. Everyone who’s anyone on the islands knows—never take rocks from the beach. But when Kawika finds a stone that is truly strange…he simply can’t resist. Content Warnings: children in danger  Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by Scott Hanada. Additiona...

Floorboard #8. George’s father has always said: Leave your heart at home—better to feel sorry, and stay safe. When George finds a creature in the woods, he discovers that it’s not always that simple. Content Warnings: Gore, harm to animals, harm to children Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Re...

There are more stories to be told... and more voices to tell them. Welcome back to the Singing Porch for a new mini-series, Voices From the Porch. This series will feature three floorboard stories written and performed by guest storytellers. So stay a while! You’re welcome anytime. Content warnings: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions...

Floorboard #7. Maeve’s father was a toymaker. After his passing, Maeve is left in a silent house—surrounded by memories of him. As she learns to remember, the house comes alive. However, Maeve’s own memories may be the hardest to face. Content Warnings: death of a parent, discussions of grief and illness Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions...

Floorboard #6. Aaron likes plants more than he likes people. When he meets two magical plant-creatures, he follows them to a place where the music is wild and roots grow deep. Beware… outsiders are most unwelcome. Content Warnings: child endangerment Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and perf...

Floorboard #5. A lonely girl plays piano each night, and begins to fall in love with the moon. But when the moon falls in love with her, the whole world changes…and the girl must decide what her happiness is worth. Content Warnings: Natural disasters Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, wr...

Floorboard #4. In a tall and dark city, a boy visits a loan shark to save his family. Soon he discovers that the cruel woman is a powerful witch. Alone and unprepared, the boy’s kindness may prove to be his best weapon. Content Warnings: Blood, child endangerment Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by M...

Floorboard #3. Hourora the hour-hand is always running late. After a lifetime of feeling behind, she finally decides to take a break! However, Hourora soon discovers that taking her time is much harder than expected. Content Warning: None Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written and...

Floorboard #2. Sarah lives with her parents on a little family farm, and her only friend is Bess—the beloved family cow. Unfortunately, parents can be foolish, and the world can be cruel. Both Sarah and Bess are forced to transform in ways they never asked for. Content Warning: eating horror, intense gore, death of a parent, child endangerment (reach out for more information). Tales from the Singi...

Floorboard #1. The Most Magnificent Express has everything Tierra could ever wish for. But when Tierra wakes up on her last day on the train, she must decide how she will spend the rest of her life. Content Warning: illness of a parent Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and perfo...

“At the end of all roads, between an end and a beginning…” Meet the Singing Porch, where floorboards creak and stories whisper. If you listen really close, you'll hear it begin. Content warning: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music,...