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Chris Thompson: From Brooklyn Auto Shop to Wall Street's Billions
What does it take to go from fixing cars in Brooklyn to managing billions on Wall Street? In this powerful episode, Chris Thompson shares his extraordinary journey from Automotive High School to JP Morgan, and now to leading impact investments and executive coaching with purpose.Chris opens up about growing up in Crown Heights, the painful loss of his mother, and the quiet identity struggles many finance pros face at the top. This is a raw and deeply honest conversation about resilience, purpose, and what it really means to live in alignment.💡 From food...
2025-12-02
1h 05
Story Archaeology
The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 4~ The Healers.
ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Listen to the podcast episode on Airmed Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if t...
2025-08-30
13 min
Articles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a Myth
What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-01
41 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a Myth
The Eglone Stone, Moytura What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12 Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive. Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel Egyptian Folktales: The...
2025-05-01
41 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a Myth
What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-01
41 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a Myth
What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode
2025-05-01
41 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-18
27 min
Schools’ support – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-18
27 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-18
27 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into the future. Links for this episode Duchas.ie I counted wrongly in the audio article. . There are as many as 1562 transcribed stories under the title of 'The Big Wind Aticles and Papers I have found interesting. Met Éireann: Exceptional Weather Events: “Night of the Big Wind”...
2025-02-18
27 min
Articles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 16: Oíche na Gaoithe Móire ~The Night of the Big Wind
Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into...
2025-02-18
27 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland’s beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-13
24 min
Specials – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland’s beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-13
24 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
Leafless Ash in June (background) The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland's beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. The rot in the heartwood. Links for this episode Explore Ireland's native trees: The Tree Council of Ireland Find out more about CRANN and its current activities: Trees for Ireland Find out more about COILLTE and the projects they support today. Read what TEAGASC...
2025-01-13
24 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland’s beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-13
24 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 15 ~ Lament for the Ash
The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland’s beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. Links for this episode
2025-01-13
24 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-27
25 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha. Links for this episode Take a look at the translation of The book of Invasions, The Lebor Gabála The Lebor Gabála Érenn at a Glance: an Overview of the 11th Century Irish Book of Invasions. Author: Lloyd D. Graham. This is a very...
2024-10-27
25 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-27
25 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-27
25 min
Series 06: Circling the Táin – Story Archaeology
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha....
2024-10-27
25 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
This ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of...
2024-08-27
41 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
Designed by Morgane Suquart for 'Paris 24' Olympics opening ceremony. This 'Ramble' is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of places explored in this podcast. A selection of 'Story Archaeolgy' links for this episode Sinann podcast conversation Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas The dindshencas poems ÁTH LÍAC FIND Medb and her sisters Imbás: Poetry, Kno...
2024-08-27
41 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
This ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of...
2024-08-27
41 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-15
21 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode Listen to 'A Conversation with Anthony Murphy' (This conversation is referenced throughout this Ramble) News of the new evidence on the Altar stone, Stonehenge from the BBC News of the discovery from 'The Guardian.' A short youtube video on the discovery. Further information on the...
2024-08-15
21 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-15
21 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 11: Romancing the Neolithic Stone
New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode
2024-08-15
21 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-04
30 min
Stories and Activities with children – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-04
30 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-04
30 min
Schools’ support – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if...
2024-05-04
30 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The SchoolsCollection | dúchas.ie The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later. Search the Schools Folklore collection for yourself Links for this episode A Comversation with Anthony Murphy Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor The Legend of Knockmany Hil...
2024-05-04
30 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-30
47 min
Specials – Story Archaeology
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-30
47 min
Stories in the Landscape conversations – Story Archaeology
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-30
47 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode...
2023-12-30
47 min
Story Archaeology
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode Links on Story Archaeology The Craneskin Bag A Christmas card from the Archaeologists. Extolling the Holly A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy Fair’s Fair The Dagda’s Cauldron The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers...
2023-12-30
47 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-01
42 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for this episode For podcast episodes and related articles on The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn, his training with Scathach, the birthpangs of Ulster, and more. For the podcst episode on Macha For related articles and textual translations concerning Macha (episode 2) For podcast episodes and...
2023-11-01
42 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-01
42 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for...
2023-11-01
42 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced a wide variety of stories over the route of this ramble. I would recommend exploring the Story Archaeology archive where you will find links to all these stories. However, I did specifically reference the episodes below. In Search of Manannan In Search of Midir The Writing...
2023-09-07
27 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses … Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-07
27 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses … Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-07
27 min
Stories in the Landscape conversations – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses … Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced...
2023-09-07
27 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-12
22 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts along the way. Links for this episode These rambles are not intended as fully footnoted articles. They are intended more as observations, thoughts while out walking, if I attach my favourite metaphor. However, in this ramble I have made reference to the Justinian plague and...
2023-06-12
22 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-12
22 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and… does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts...
2023-06-12
22 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Bonus catch up: Stage version, TV version and Season Two Tease
Catch up on all things Two Foreskins. Buy your tickets to the live stage version here starring Chris Thompson! https://www.frigid.nyc/event/6897:406/ See it live in person at the Kraine Theatre, NYC or....STREAM IT VIRTUALLY from anywhere in the world. (24 hours to catch up.) 15th June 7pm EST 1st July 3pm EST Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-06-05
04 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
What is it we do when we love?
"Brimming with heart and hilarity. Not to be missed." "An important addition to the queer canon." "Exciting, titillating. Heart-pounding in the best possible way." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-03-15
21 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
No Man's Land
"An important addition to the queer canon." "Storytelling at its best." "Exciting and titillating. Heart pounding in the hottest way possible." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-03-03
16 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Blue Light over Bethnal Green
"Honest, raw, hilarious. Thompson is such a naturally witty and engaging storyteller." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-02-23
14 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
America's Next Top Bottom
"Hilarious, essential listening. Chris Thompson is such a natural, witty and engaging storyteller." Written by Chris Thompson, directed by Andrew Fallaize, editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-02-15
14 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Projecting
"Hilarious and poignant, relatable and outlandish." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Directed by Andrew Fallaize. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-02-08
16 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Jurassic Park
"This is the gay Fleabag! I laugh out loud every episode, the rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-02-01
10 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Dickquinox
"This is gay Fleabag! I laughed out loud every episode. The rawness and honesty took my breath away." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post-production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-01-25
13 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Man fucks dog
"Raw, funny, completely compulsive." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-01-15
10 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Shitting myself on an A-lister's carpet
"Honest, raw and fearless. Compelling writing." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-01-15
08 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Two foreskins walk into a bar
"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny." Written and narrated by Chris Thompson. Editing and post production by Christopher Huth. Support Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/two-foreskins
2023-01-14
16 min
Two Foreskins Walk into a Bar
Trailer
"Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny." With his 10-year relationship at an end and his career going down the toilet, loser British playwright Chris Thompson heads to New York City where he embarks on a journey of sexual liberation and self discovery. But as he searches for connection, he faces up to the harsh realities of city life and the limitations of his own desires. An unflinching and hilarious account of starting your life again when you’re a bottom who has hit rock bottom. "Honest, raw and fearless. Compelling reading." "Raw, fu...
2023-01-10
00 min
Athletics Life Stories
Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson is one of the most popular runners on the British distance running scene. A prodigiously talented young athlete, he began earning British under 20 vests from the age of 16. He won silver at the European Cross Country Championships and beat a certain Mo Farah to win 5000m gold at the European under 23 Championships. Injury dogged his progress, but he went on to win European silver as a senior behind Mo Farah and represent Team GB at London 2012. His Olympic days looked over as his 40th year loomed and he became a parent with athlete wife Jemma Simpson. But...
2022-12-26
1h 39
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs
SacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-18
19 min
Stories in the Landscape conversations – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs
SacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-18
19 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs
SacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode 'A Conversation with Professor Ben Dwyer' SacrumProfanum is the second release from composer Benjamin Dwyer on Farpoint Recordings. SacrumProfanum features music by Benjamin Dwyer based on his personal engagement with Sheela-na-gigs. These richly detailed and adventurous compositions feature Garth...
2022-12-18
19 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs
SacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode ‘A Conversation with Professor...
2022-12-18
19 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?
Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-05
27 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?
Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Moytura 2000 Links for this ramble. Circling the Táin: seven Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Cath Maige Tuired: six Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Stories in the Landscape Conversations: A conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn. Moytura 2000
2022-11-05
27 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?
Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-05
27 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 3: Is This Not a Story Worth the Telling?
Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Links for this ramble.
2022-11-05
27 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and Balor
Some reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Find out about his 'map making'. Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland Or just join in and tell him yourself! Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape...
2022-09-06
18 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and Balor
Some reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Or just join...
2022-09-06
18 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and Balor
Some reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Or just join...
2022-09-06
18 min
Chris’ Rambles – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé Danann
Find out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-12
14 min
Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé Danann
Find out more about these new posts, 'Chris' Rambles'. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble is always best shared so please feel free to join in. Supporting links for this episode. Explore the map in an easily searchable format The Beauty of Maps: The programmes are not currently available on BBB i-player but there are trailers. View a short You t...
2022-08-12
14 min
Podcast Episodes – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé Danann
Find out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-12
14 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Chris’ Ramble 1: Mercator the map maker and the Tuatha Dé Danann
Find out more about these new posts, ‘Chris’ Rambles‘. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble...
2022-08-12
14 min
Finding Zeal
015: How Chris Thompson went from horticulture to youth pastor
In this episode, Cohen and Josh have on Chris Thompson - the adult ministries pastor at Grace Bible Church Creekside Campus. Chris shares about the way God has led him down a specific path to be where he is today. He shares his experience being a youth pastor and the crazy story of how he left that role to be the campus pastor at Creekside. Chris also shares about how his first college friend was Chris Tomlin and the different aspects of landscape horticulture - his college major. Chris currently works at Creekside and focusses heavily on relational ministry in...
2021-11-14
51 min
Gentlemen's Club Fantasy Podcast
S1 Ep3 Sibling Rivalry, Re Draft, and League Leaders
Casey Thompson, brother to Team Hawley Griffin Owner Chris Thompson, joins us for some fun. We talk power rankings and top 5's. We also do a mock three person redraft of how we would try to make a GC in the team with current players to make a team that is still relevant 3-5 years from now.
2020-10-09
1h 12
Perris Valley Church
Who's Your One: Reaching Your One 2.2.20
Romans 1:16 New Living Translation (NLT) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes— Point number 1: COMMIT TO BEING AN INTENTIONAL WITNESS. Acts 1:8 New Living Translation (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Matthew 13:45-46 New Living Translation (NLT...
2020-02-04
48 min
Food About Town
F.A.T. Podcast Episode 124 – Chris Thompson
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Thompson from Chronicles of Nonsense and his writings in the City Newspaper came over to the studio to talk about his writings around black owned restaurants in Rochester and all about his path. This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food. I have been following Chris online and on his appearances on Connections with Evan Dawson for a while and was th...
2019-06-15
1h 05
Related Material – Story Archaeology
Telling Stories : Continuing the Oral Tradition
Join Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller’s view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I...
2019-02-28
36 min
audio-article – Story Archaeology
Telling Stories : Continuing the Oral Tradition
Join Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller’s view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I...
2019-02-28
36 min
Story Archaeology
Telling Stories : Continuing the Oral Tradition
Join Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable. In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject. References and Links Oral Tradition Theory While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley compr...
2019-02-28
36 min
Running Inside Out Podcast
027: I Was Gonna Say Something Really Insightful - with Natalie Thompson
Natalie, Natalie, Natalie! Natalie Thompson rips into my smoothie habits, tears apart a burrito and teaches us a bit about the miraculous microbiome. Oh yeah, and shares a bit about her running. Find out about the nutritional habits that helped her to a 2015 which included 1st at Cat's Tail Marathon, 2nd at Virgil Crest 50, 2nd at Escarpment, 3rd at North Face Bear Mountain 50k, 1st at Breakneck Point Marathon.Episode NotesMedVed PanelKendra ChamberlainAbundance Co-opHappy Belly NutritionCore Life EateryTrader Joe's Super BurritoThe magnificent microbiome (Gut Flora)Small World FoodsRuby Sauerkraut Sponsors
2016-04-15
1h 15
Story Archaeology
Revisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.
ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story? In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-18
1h 00
Story Archaeology
Revisiting Mythical Women. 4: Revisiting Airmed.
ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers. Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do the meanings of their names tell a different story? In our revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions central to the main theme of the epic Moytura s...
2016-02-18
1h 00
Story Archaeology
Revisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting Sinann
Sinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode. We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-06
1h 01
Story Archaeology
Revisiting Mythical Women 1 – Revisiting Sinann
Sinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode. We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century s...
2015-08-06
1h 01
Story Archaeology
The Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda
"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-20
1h 58
Story Archaeology
The Battle of Moytura 04: Ar Shlicht in Dagdae – On the Track of the Dagda
"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters. He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-12-20
1h 58
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 04: The Story of Airmed
Ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story? Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-08-02
37 min
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 04: The Story of Airmed
Ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht. Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura. But do their names tell a different story? Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-08-02
37 min
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu
"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-07-19
40 min
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 03: Tales of Eithliu
"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts. "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example. Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
2012-07-19
40 min
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 01: The Story of Sinann
From a painting by Chris Thompson Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration? Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-21
48 min
Story Archaeology
Mythical Women 01: The Story of Sinann
From a painting by Chris Thompson Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. But who is she, and how far back does her story go? Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration? Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.
2012-06-21
48 min
Story Archaeology
What is Story Archaeology?
From 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology. The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics. Chris has been designing projects for Irish...
2012-05-05
16 min