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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2025: Losing My ReligionIs that you in the corner? Is that you in the spotlight, losing or finding your religion? Consider this, consider standing on a stage, telling us your story. I thought that I heard them laughing. I thought that I heard them sing. I think I thought I heard applause. But that was just a dream. The storytellers were: Monica Elizabeth Bauer Ron Lancaster Terry Ahearn Steven Braun Ben Tyler Justine Walford Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Lewis Palmateer and Anna Marie Trester This episode was...
2025-09-011h 18The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2025: Losing My ReligionIs that you in the corner? Is that you in the spotlight, losing or finding your religion? Consider this, consider standing on a stage, telling us your story. I thought that I heard them laughing. I thought that I heard them sing. I think I thought I heard applause. But that was just a dream. The storytellers were: Monica Elizabeth Bauer Ron Lancaster Terry Ahearn Steven Braun Ben Tyler Justine Walford Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Lewis Palmateer and Anna Marie Trester This episode was...
2025-09-011h 18The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2025: Tell Me a StoryUnbound by a set theme, anything is possible as five local storytellers shared thrilling adventures, unexpected journeys, and defining moments. Join us as we experience surprises, laughter, and—most of all—genuine connection as community members take the Odyssey stage to share their most remarkable true tales. The storytellers were: Dr. Nooshie Motaref Jewels Weissmann Roscoe Mutz Susanne Lasseter Laura Milkins Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Mary Jo Pollack and Lisa Stafford This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun Th...
2025-07-281h 10The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2025: Tell Me a StoryUnbound by a set theme, anything is possible as five local storytellers shared thrilling adventures, unexpected journeys, and defining moments. Join us as we experience surprises, laughter, and—most of all—genuine connection as community members take the Odyssey stage to share their most remarkable true tales. The storytellers were: Dr. Nooshie Motaref Jewels Weissmann Roscoe Mutz Susanne Lasseter Laura Milkins Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Mary Jo Pollack and Lisa Stafford This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun Th...
2025-07-281h 10The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastFebruary 2025: QueensOn February 6, 2025 five storytellers took the Odyssey stage with "Queens," sharing their unique interpretations of the theme. In this episode you will experience tales that explore facets of queenship, from the regal to the shocking to the amusing. The storytellers were: Alexandra "Spiritual Cloud" Gutierrez Jennifer Teufel Schoenberger Jennifer Blanco Thomas Lisa Floran Rick "Wind" Herrera Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Laura Porfirio This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun The music appearing in this episode was: "S...
2025-04-301h 20The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastFebruary 2025: QueensOn February 6, 2025 five storytellers took the Odyssey stage with "Queens," sharing their unique interpretations of the theme. In this episode you will experience tales that explore facets of queenship, from the regal to the shocking to the amusing. The storytellers were: Alexandra "Spiritual Cloud" Gutierrez Jennifer Teufel Schoenberger Jennifer Blanco Thomas Lisa Floran Rick "Wind" Herrera Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Laura Porfirio This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun The music appearing in this episode was: "S...
2025-04-301h 20The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2025: Safe SpacesWhether it’s a person we love, a place we cherish, or even just a feeling, a Safe Space brings us peace throughout our life’s journey. We rang in 2025, with six members of our Tucson community sharing about how they found their safe spaces! The storytellers were: Anna Darian Jodi Engelberg Ana Montanez Elena Acoba Emily Viola Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Lewis Palmateer The music appearing in this episode was: "Kansas City Rag" by James Scott "Dill Pickles Rag" by Charles Leslie John...
2025-03-031h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2025: Safe SpacesWhether it’s a person we love, a place we cherish, or even just a feeling, a Safe Space brings us peace throughout our life’s journey. We rang in 2025, with six members of our Tucson community sharing about how they found their safe spaces! The storytellers were: Anna Darian Jodi Engelberg Ana Montanez Elena Acoba Emily Viola Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Lewis Palmateer The music appearing in this episode was: "Kansas City Rag" by James Scott "Dill Pickles Rag" by Charles Leslie John...
2025-03-031h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastDecember 2024: Upcycle Upcycle: “The act of taking something no longer useful to you and giving it a second life and new function so that the finished product becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it was.” Like turning wooden pallets into patio furniture, leaving a boring job for a new challenge, or saving your kitchen scraps to make beautiful compost. Have you upcycled a relationship lately? What needs to be upcycled in your life? In this episode of the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast, seven storytellers relate their experiences of Upcycling. Those storytellers include: Harrison Orr...
2025-01-311h 23The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastDecember 2024: Upcycle Upcycle: “The act of taking something no longer useful to you and giving it a second life and new function so that the finished product becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it was.” Like turning wooden pallets into patio furniture, leaving a boring job for a new challenge, or saving your kitchen scraps to make beautiful compost. Have you upcycled a relationship lately? What needs to be upcycled in your life? In this episode of the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast, seven storytellers relate their experiences of Upcycling. Those storytellers include: Harrison Orr...
2025-01-311h 23The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2024: CreepyStrange sounds in the night. Eyes playing tricks (or not). Unexplained phenomena, or wading into unfamiliar territory. Whether you are creeped out or creeped on, enjoy this episode, recorded live at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ on October 3rd, 2024, where our storytellers will share true stories of unease and fear, or endeavor to dispel general misconceptions of things typically defined as "Creepy." Produced by Ana Montañez Curated by Roscoe Mutz Storytellers include: Steven Braun Mary Jo Pollack Porter McDonald Ames Granados Brian Taraz, aka Satan
2024-11-131h 24The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2024: CreepyStrange sounds in the night. Eyes playing tricks (or not). Unexplained phenomena, or wading into unfamiliar territory. Whether you are creeped out or creeped on, enjoy this episode, recorded live at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ on October 3rd, 2024, where our storytellers will share true stories of unease and fear, or endeavor to dispel general misconceptions of things typically defined as "Creepy." Produced by Ana Montañez Curated by Roscoe Mutz Storytellers include: Steven Braun Mary Jo Pollack Porter McDonald Ames Granados Brian Taraz, aka Satan
2024-11-131h 24The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2024: ManifestationsManifestations … embodiments, surprises, gifts, appearances, things going from abstract to reality, findings. Stories about things that happen, sometimes conjured, sometimes unexpected. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 7 Odyssey storytellers shared their experiences of release and realization, desire, and revelation. Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Laura Porfirio Storytellers include: Jim Lipson Jesseca Banchy Elena Acoba Niccole Radhe Jill Hofer Christina Oré and Ana Ghoreishian This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-10-141h 30The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2024: ManifestationsManifestations … embodiments, surprises, gifts, appearances, things going from abstract to reality, findings. Stories about things that happen, sometimes conjured, sometimes unexpected. On Thursday, September 5, 2024 7 Odyssey storytellers shared their experiences of release and realization, desire, and revelation. Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Laura Porfirio Storytellers include: Jim Lipson Jesseca Banchy Elena Acoba Niccole Radhe Jill Hofer Christina Oré and Ana Ghoreishian This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-10-141h 30The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2024: Coming to America Refugees share powerful stories of home, displacement, and belonging in this live storytelling event that promises to be hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Produced by Christina Early, Angela Orlando and Steven Braun Curated by Laura Porfirio and Barbara Eiswerth Storytellers include: Nadiia Hordiienko Simba Rusita Marbelis Isabel Ávila Maluenga Richard Otim This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-09-231h 25The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2024: Coming to America Refugees share powerful stories of home, displacement, and belonging in this live storytelling event that promises to be hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Produced by Christina Early, Angela Orlando and Steven Braun Curated by Laura Porfirio and Barbara Eiswerth Storytellers include: Nadiia Hordiienko Simba Rusita Marbelis Isabel Ávila Maluenga Richard Otim This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-09-231h 25The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJuly 2024: DreamyDreaminess is different for us all. Maybe the American Dream has changed the trajectory of your life. Maybe you feel uber-connected to Carl Jung. Maybe dreaminess to you is all ethereal vibes and symbolism, deeply personal and life-changing. Or perhaps Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” had a profound impact on you. Come hear 5 stories about how dreaminess has both dragged us down and lifted us out of the darkest spaces. Produced by Laura Porfirio Curated by Kenzie Morgan Storytellers include: Anna Darian Melanie Madden Hussein Al=Baiaty Taylor Baley...
2024-09-031h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJuly 2024: DreamyDreaminess is different for us all. Maybe the American Dream has changed the trajectory of your life. Maybe you feel uber-connected to Carl Jung. Maybe dreaminess to you is all ethereal vibes and symbolism, deeply personal and life-changing. Or perhaps Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” had a profound impact on you. Come hear 5 stories about how dreaminess has both dragged us down and lifted us out of the darkest spaces. Produced by Laura Porfirio Curated by Kenzie Morgan Storytellers include: Anna Darian Melanie Madden Hussein Al=Baiaty Taylor Baley...
2024-09-031h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSouthern AZ Senior Pride presents 20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Looking ForwardOn June 15, 2024 Odyssey Storytelling partnered with Southern AZ Senior Pride in celebration of their 20th Anniversary. In the words of Executive Director Mary O'Donoghue, "This celebration is a testament to the dedication and commitment of those who have supported Senior Pride over the years...We acknowledge that while much has been achieved, there is still significant work to be done. As we look into the future, we are inspired to continue building an inclusive and equitable environment which promotes good health, safety, and where every individual in our community can embrace their best life!" We...
2024-08-091h 33The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSouthern AZ Senior Pride presents 20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Looking ForwardOn June 15, 2024 Odyssey Storytelling partnered with Southern AZ Senior Pride in celebration of their 20th Anniversary. In the words of Executive Director Mary O'Donoghue, "This celebration is a testament to the dedication and commitment of those who have supported Senior Pride over the years...We acknowledge that while much has been achieved, there is still significant work to be done. As we look into the future, we are inspired to continue building an inclusive and equitable environment which promotes good health, safety, and where every individual in our community can embrace their best life!" We...
2024-08-091h 33The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJune 2024: There's An App for that Seeking a lover, a chimney sweep, a ride to the circus? Need to check your bank balance, play Parcheesi, or crowdfund your wedding? As we all know, "there's an app for that" -- along with almost anything else you can imagine. Join Odyssey storytellers as we tell true stories about all sorts of app experiences! Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Mary Jo Pollack Storytellers include: A.J. Flick Roberto Bourjac Ana Montanez & Will Cole Martha McClements Emily Viola This episode was recorded and produced by...
2024-07-211h 12The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJune 2024: There's An App for that Seeking a lover, a chimney sweep, a ride to the circus? Need to check your bank balance, play Parcheesi, or crowdfund your wedding? As we all know, "there's an app for that" -- along with almost anything else you can imagine. Join Odyssey storytellers as we tell true stories about all sorts of app experiences! Produced by Roscoe Mutz Curated by Mary Jo Pollack Storytellers include: A.J. Flick Roberto Bourjac Ana Montanez & Will Cole Martha McClements Emily Viola This episode was recorded and produced by...
2024-07-211h 12The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2024: Dirty JobsI'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah. Join us Thursday, May 2 to hear stories of unsavory, unsanitary, and downright filthy jobs, from the unique individuals who choose these lines of work. Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Joe Silins Storytellers include: Eric Aldrich Lynne Gillette Alex Byron Mark Kugheit Molly McCloy Spontaneous Storytellers: Kathleen Boyle Ginny Price This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-07-081h 32The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2024: Dirty JobsI'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah. Join us Thursday, May 2 to hear stories of unsavory, unsanitary, and downright filthy jobs, from the unique individuals who choose these lines of work. Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Joe Silins Storytellers include: Eric Aldrich Lynne Gillette Alex Byron Mark Kugheit Molly McCloy Spontaneous Storytellers: Kathleen Boyle Ginny Price This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-07-081h 32The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2024: The Love Boat, Smooth Sailing or Sinking Ship?Have your dreams flowed smoothly, like sailing on placid seas - or did you find yuorself crashing on hidden rocks? Everyone's got stories - sublime, tragic, outrageous. Love for another person, a dream, or a cup of coffee. Produced by Ethel Lee-Miller Curated by Bella Vivante Storytellers include: Linda Moran Lewis Palmateer Giuliana Fusco Jonathan Grinder Nino Molinaro Jenn Teufel Schoenberger This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-06-281h 20The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2024: The Love Boat, Smooth Sailing or Sinking Ship?Have your dreams flowed smoothly, like sailing on placid seas - or did you find yuorself crashing on hidden rocks? Everyone's got stories - sublime, tragic, outrageous. Love for another person, a dream, or a cup of coffee. Produced by Ethel Lee-Miller Curated by Bella Vivante Storytellers include: Linda Moran Lewis Palmateer Giuliana Fusco Jonathan Grinder Nino Molinaro Jenn Teufel Schoenberger This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
2024-06-281h 20The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2024: Legacy, Our 20th Anniversary ShowLegacy. It could be that antique chair you’ve coveted or a million dollars from the uncle in Zaire you never knew you had. It could be the bump in your nose or your infectious laugh. It could be the dark memory of a relationship gone bad or a ragged 40-year-old concert T-shirt you stole from your BFF. What does legacy mean to you? Produced and curated by Steven Braun Storytellers include: Beth Lisick Kathleen Williamson Angelo Orlando Lisa Floran John Barnes Ana Mo...
2024-06-101h 52The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2024: Legacy, Our 20th Anniversary ShowLegacy. It could be that antique chair you’ve coveted or a million dollars from the uncle in Zaire you never knew you had. It could be the bump in your nose or your infectious laugh. It could be the dark memory of a relationship gone bad or a ragged 40-year-old concert T-shirt you stole from your BFF. What does legacy mean to you? Produced and curated by Steven Braun Storytellers include: Beth Lisick Kathleen Williamson Angelo Orlando Lisa Floran John Barnes Ana Mo...
2024-06-101h 52The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastFebruary 2024: Leap 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, Steven Braun.
2024-06-031h 21The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastFebruary 2024: Leap 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, Steven Braun.
2024-06-031h 21The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2024: Inner MonologueYou 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 Montañez and Roscoe Mutz Storytellers include: Christina Early Steven Braun Czarina Nafarrate Kristina Macholtz Taylor Bailey Spontaneous Storyteller: Karen Wright This episode was produ...
2024-02-051h 28The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2024: Inner MonologueYou 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 Montañez and Roscoe Mutz Storytellers include: Christina Early Steven Braun Czarina Nafarrate Kristina Macholtz Taylor Bailey Spontaneous Storyteller: Karen Wright This episode was produ...
2024-02-051h 28The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastNovember 2023: Lessons LearnedWe 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.
2023-12-031h 40The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastNovember 2023: Lessons LearnedWe 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.
2023-12-031h 40The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2023: Yikes!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 the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is Steven Braun
2023-11-211h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2023: Yikes!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 the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is Steven Braun
2023-11-211h 17The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2023: Arms & Legs, Act TwoHave 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 Montañez 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 front of a near sellout crowd at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ. The second act storytellers are...
2023-11-2036 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2023: Arms & Legs, Act TwoHave 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 Montañez 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 front of a near sellout crowd at the Screening Room in Tucson, AZ. The second act storytellers are...
2023-11-2036 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2023: Arms and LegsHave 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 Montañez 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 first half is being posted at this time. The second half will follow shortly. The first act storytellers are...
2023-10-0541 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSeptember 2023: Arms and LegsHave 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 Montañez 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 first half is being posted at this time. The second half will follow shortly. The first act storytellers are...
2023-10-0541 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2023: ObsessionAre 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 any of a thousand obsessions, Odyssey Storytelling offered Tucson storytellers an opportunity to hear and be heard. And Tucson responded in style with: Em Bowe...
2023-05-041h 11The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJanuary 2023: ObsessionAre 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 any of a thousand obsessions, Odyssey Storytelling offered Tucson storytellers an opportunity to hear and be heard. And Tucson responded in style with: Em Bowe...
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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2022: InsomniaAwake 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 again to that awful boor. Storytellers include: Ron Lancaster Steven Braun Jerry (Che) Diaz Brian Taraz (aka Satan) W...
2022-12-011h 12The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2022: InsomniaAwake 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 again to that awful boor. Storytellers include: Ron Lancaster Steven Braun Jerry (Che) Diaz Brian Taraz (aka Satan) W...
2022-12-011h 12The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2022: BulletproofSurvivors, 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 on proceeds from our live shows to stay financially sustainable. If you love Odyssey as much as we know you do, please help us remain financially stable in these difficult times by becoming an Odyssey P...
2022-08-261h 27The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2022: BulletproofSurvivors, 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 on proceeds from our live shows to stay financially sustainable. If you love Odyssey as much as we know you do, please help us remain financially stable in these difficult times by becoming an Odyssey P...
2022-08-261h 27The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2022: Numbers (18th Anniversary Show)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 relies on proceeds from our live shows to stay financially sustainable. If you love Odyssey as much as we know you do, please hel...
2022-05-051h 13The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2022: Numbers (18th Anniversary Show)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 relies on proceeds from our live shows to stay financially sustainable. If you love Odyssey as much as we know you do, please hel...
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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastNovember 2021: Campfire StoriesJoin 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 help us remain financially stable in these difficult times by becoming an Odyssey Patron at https://www.patreon.com/odysseystorytelling. Or, find us on Zelle using our email (od...
2021-12-101h 24The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastNovember 2021: Campfire StoriesJoin 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 help us remain financially stable in these difficult times by becoming an Odyssey Patron at https://www.patreon.com/odysseystorytelling. Or, find us on Zelle using our email (od...
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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2021: WastedOdyssey 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't make the final podcast, but we're celebrating, dammit We’re incredibly excited to share that we have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have not charged for shows the entire pandemic, and as...
2021-09-101h 04The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2021: WastedOdyssey 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't make the final podcast, but we're celebrating, dammit We’re incredibly excited to share that we have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have not charged for shows the entire pandemic, and as...
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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2021: Reversals of FortuneOnce 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 include: Troy Larkin Mel Blumenthal Joey Rodgers We’re incredibly excited to share that we have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have no...
2021-05-281h 19The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMay 2021: Reversals of FortuneOnce 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 include: Troy Larkin Mel Blumenthal Joey Rodgers We’re incredibly excited to share that we have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have no...
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The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2021: CampCamping, 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 have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have not charged for shows the entire pandemic, and as I’m sure you can imagine, that has taken it’s toll. As a nonprofit we rel...
2021-04-301h 04The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastApril 2021: CampCamping, 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 have officially launched our Patreon site! As you know, we have not charged for shows the entire pandemic, and as I’m sure you can imagine, that has taken it’s toll. As a nonprofit we rel...
2021-04-301h 04
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2021: CultivationIt’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 community one story at a time – come listen, learn and appreciate difference. Storytellers include: Steve Braun Susana Perez-Abreu Blake Gentry Rhonda Wren Liz Rabago Bryan Castle We...
2021-03-151h 26The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2021: CultivationIt’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 community one story at a time – come listen, learn and appreciate difference. Storytellers include: Steve Braun Susana Perez-Abreu Blake Gentry Rhonda Wren Liz Rabago Bryan Castle We...
2021-03-151h 26
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastBest of 2020After 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 Lee-Miller (Quarantine) Yasmin Khan (Vagabond Dreams) Bryan Castle (Black Stories Matter) Bobby Alvarez (Stranger Things) Mort Nathan (Snowflake) Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz9yaDWnbQE
2021-01-2256 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastBest of 2020After 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 Lee-Miller (Quarantine) Yasmin Khan (Vagabond Dreams) Bryan Castle (Black Stories Matter) Bobby Alvarez (Stranger Things) Mort Nathan (Snowflake) Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz9yaDWnbQE
2021-01-2256 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2020: Stranger ThingsWorlds turned upside down. Unexpected, unexplained, or under-explained experiences. Familiar face or complete stranger? Things that give you goosebumps or make the hair on your neck stand at attention. Quirky or creepy? A little bit off...or completely off the charts? Get weird, eerie, and/or perplexed with Odyssey as we ponder and attempt to make sense of life’s stranger things. Storytellers include: Cassandra Bendickson Joe Silins Jan Stapleman Ursula Bachofer Linda Ray Robert Alvarez Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmU63LO5gTA Th...
2020-10-091h 15The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastOctober 2020: Stranger ThingsWorlds turned upside down. Unexpected, unexplained, or under-explained experiences. Familiar face or complete stranger? Things that give you goosebumps or make the hair on your neck stand at attention. Quirky or creepy? A little bit off...or completely off the charts? Get weird, eerie, and/or perplexed with Odyssey as we ponder and attempt to make sense of life’s stranger things. Storytellers include: Cassandra Bendickson Joe Silins Jan Stapleman Ursula Bachofer Linda Ray Robert Alvarez Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmU63LO5gTA Th...
2020-10-091h 15
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMiles Schneiderman, HauntedFor the first time ever, Miles Schneiderman is featuring one of his own stories on the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast...with a twist! After returning the October 2017 Haunted show, where Miles told "The Story of the Haunted Pizza Hut," Miles' mom crashes the podcast studio to talk about how she doesn't remember the Pizza Hut being haunted, and speculates on what might really have happened that night. From Miles' Odyssey bio: Miles Schneiderman is a freelance…everything, basically. Having never fully understood the concepts of “getting a job” or “finding a career,” he is happy to accept money from anyone...
2020-10-0321 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMiles Schneiderman, HauntedFor the first time ever, Miles Schneiderman is featuring one of his own stories on the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast...with a twist! After returning the October 2017 Haunted show, where Miles told "The Story of the Haunted Pizza Hut," Miles' mom crashes the podcast studio to talk about how she doesn't remember the Pizza Hut being haunted, and speculates on what might really have happened that night. From Miles' Odyssey bio: Miles Schneiderman is a freelance…everything, basically. Having never fully understood the concepts of “getting a job” or “finding a career,” he is happy to accept money from anyone...
2020-10-0321 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastCam Juarez, ChillCam Juarez returns to the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast, with his December 2019 story about the concept of "chilling," or "being/staying chill," particularly when life is throwing you weird curveballs and doctors and nurses are glancing warily between you and the tests they've just performed on you with ominously confused looks on their faces. From Cam's Odyssey bio: Cam Juárez was born to migrant farm worker parents in Yuma, Arizona. Cam holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the UofA in Mexican American Studies, Political Sciences, and Urban Planning. His engagement in the community includes being a founding me...
2020-09-0409 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastRiley, Second ChancesAt the November 2019 Second Chances show, the Odyssey crowd was treated to an appearance from Riley, whose unique storytelling style underpins her retelling of events that made her who she is today. From Riley's Odyssey bio: I’m Seminole-Creek from Oklahoma. I was raised by my Grandmother and her sister and spoke only Seminole till I had to go to school at age 6. I’m an artist, head injury survivor, and long-time resident of Tucson, Arizona. I like to cook tasty meals and sometimes do yard work and clay work. This story was performed and reco...
2020-08-2812 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2020: Black Stories MatterThe essence of our organization is to create community one story at a time. We hold space for people to tell their stories and, share their lived experiences and, more importantly, for others to simply listen. Time and again this has created connections and strengthened our Tucson community. Odyssey Storytelling is proud to present a special event to honor and enhance Black voices. Many storytelling organizations have held similar shows across the country, and similarly we are donating any proceeds for this event to the Tucson chapter of the NAACP. Storytellers include: Bryan Castle Stephanie Lyonga...
2020-08-141h 56
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastTroy Larkin, MortifiedWhen Troy Larkin returned to the Odyssey stage for the December 2018 "Mortified" show, anyone who had seen him tell stories before knew that he was probably going to be talking about his balls. But that knowledge did not prepare the audience for what came next. Suffice it to say that you'll have to listen to the episode to discover the specific type of fruit that was, at one point, the same size as one of Troy's testicles. From his Odyssey bio: Troy E. Larkin is a lawyer by day and silly-heart by night. He loves writing, movies, te...
2020-07-3119 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastManny Mejias, Red FlagsIt was nearly two years ago that Manny Mejias stepped onto the Odyssey stage for his public service announcement, which, to paraphrase the man himself, blew our hair back. One of the most singularly powerful stories in Odyssey history, Manny spoke to us about his journey, advised us to listen to kids and give them what they need, and reminded us to love one another. From Manny's Odyssey bio: Manuel “Manny” Mejias serves as a Reentry Coordinator for Pima Prevention Partnership where he works with the Fortaleza Reentry Collaborative. Manny is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Fo...
2020-07-2512 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastManny Mejias, Red FlagsIt was nearly two years ago that Manny Mejias stepped onto the Odyssey stage for his public service announcement, which, to paraphrase the man himself, blew our hair back. One of the most singularly powerful stories in Odyssey history, Manny spoke to us about his journey, advised us to listen to kids and give them what they need, and reminded us to love one another. From Manny's Odyssey bio: Manuel “Manny” Mejias serves as a Reentry Coordinator for Pima Prevention Partnership where he works with the Fortaleza Reentry Collaborative. Manny is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Fo...
2020-07-2512 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJuan Bayardo, TransformationIn September 2017, the Tucson YWCA hosted Odyssey for the first time, and while the podcast audio suffered from some sound issues, the stories themselves were absolutely incredible. One of the stories came by way of Juan Bayardo, whose "Gigs Across America" would eventually take him to all fifty states...but that kicked off with a startling story of transformation. From Juan's Odyssey bio: Juan Bayardo was just another ordinary guy, cruising through the universe, until he decided to change his path in life. Born in Nogales, Mexico, this immigrant and long-time Tucson resident retired his butcher knives...
2020-06-2611 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastBarbara Lewis, DissentAbout a year ago, at Odyssey's Dissent show, Barbara Lewis introduced the concept of "unintentional dissent." It's what happens when you succeed despite living in a system designed to help you fail -- also known as being Black in America. From Barbara's Odyssey bio: Barbara Lewis– not the singer- arrived in Tucson at the age of 18 months and grew up in a loving but strict Roman Catholic household which meant she had to “improvise” to enjoy some adventures. She attended segregated Dunbar School, Tucson High and University of Arizona. She moved to Los Angeles in 1962, married twice, raised...
2020-06-1910 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJune 2020: QuarantineShelter in place, lock down, quarantine. As the world seemed to hit the pause button on regular life activities, our stories continued unabated. Join us for our second ever virtual show as we provide an opportunity for our storytellers to share their challenges and triumphs from the age of COVID-19. Storytellers include: Jana Segal-Stormont Troy Larkin Brett Kramer Lisa Cardenas Steve Braun Ethel Lee-Miller Please be advised that this show contains numerous visual elements that do not translate to an audio-only format. For a more complete experience of the Quarantine show, check out the video version here: htt...
2020-06-121h 55The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJune 2020: QuarantineShelter in place, lock down, quarantine. As the world seemed to hit the pause button on regular life activities, our stories continued unabated. Join us for our second ever virtual show as we provide an opportunity for our storytellers to share their challenges and triumphs from the age of COVID-19. Storytellers include: Jana Segal-Stormont Troy Larkin Brett Kramer Lisa Cardenas Steve Braun Ethel Lee-Miller Please be advised that this show contains numerous visual elements that do not translate to an audio-only format. For a more complete experience of the Quarantine show, check out the video version here: htt...
2020-06-121h 55
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastPaco Velez, HiccupsPROGRAMMING NOTE: Odyssey has featured a lot of voices over the years, and we love all our storytellers and our community, but the fact of the matter is that a whole lot of those storytellers have been White. And considering everything happening in our country right now in the aftermath of the lynching of George Floyd, the murders of Breanna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and all the other people who have been killed or injured by the police over the course of the last ten days, I think it’s important right now to be elevating the vo...
2020-06-0513 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastPaco Velez, HiccupsPROGRAMMING NOTE: Odyssey has featured a lot of voices over the years, and we love all our storytellers and our community, but the fact of the matter is that a whole lot of those storytellers have been White. And considering everything happening in our country right now in the aftermath of the lynching of George Floyd, the murders of Breanna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and all the other people who have been killed or injured by the police over the course of the last ten days, I think it’s important right now to be elevating the vo...
2020-06-0513 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2016: LostHey everyone, look! We found the "Lost" show! And as a special treat during these difficult times, we present it to you here in full! Well, admittedly it's been reconstructed -- we don't know the original order of the stories. And the sound quality isn't the best. The stories, however, are wonderful, and we very much hope you enjoy them. Storytellers include: Steven Braun Jerry Diaz Crystal Melara Patty Walmann Alice Webb Hannah Woelke This episode was performed and recorded at The Screening Room in Tucson, Arizona, on August 4th, 2016, and was curated by Sarah K. Smith...
2020-05-301h 10The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2016: LostHey everyone, look! We found the "Lost" show! And as a special treat during these difficult times, we present it to you here in full! Well, admittedly it's been reconstructed -- we don't know the original order of the stories. And the sound quality isn't the best. The stories, however, are wonderful, and we very much hope you enjoy them. Storytellers include: Steven Braun Jerry Diaz Crystal Melara Patty Walmann Alice Webb Hannah Woelke This episode was performed and recorded at The Screening Room in Tucson, Arizona, on August 4th, 2016, and was curated by Sarah K. Smith...
2020-05-301h 10
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMolly McCloy, DetoursThe final twist in the winding road that was the August 2015 Detours show features none other than longtime Odyssey curator and volunteer Molly McCloy, whose hopes for a turnaround in the relationships within her family came from a somewhat unusual source. From Molly's most recent Odyssey bio: Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner whose work was recently profiled in O Magazine. She holds an M.F.A. in Nonfiction from The New School, and she has facilitated storytelling workshops for Pima Community College, Quest Storytelling, the University of Arizona’s The Agnese Nelms Haury Program in...
2020-05-0207 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastBrian Taraz, Dirty LaundryThey say quarantine is a great opportunity to get all your chores done, so at long last, Odyssey Storytelling is finally cleaning up its Dirty Laundry. This is the final story from that fateful show - the last Odyssey show of the pre-Trump world - and it appropriately features a man who many in the Tucson community call Satan! In November 2016, Brian Taraz had a couple of drinks and took the stage like an old-school conqueror, waxing philosophical about politics, religion, and of course, clothing. He is, and always has been, an experience unto himself. From Brian's Odyssey bio:
2020-04-2512 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastBrian Taraz, Dirty LaundryThey say quarantine is a great opportunity to get all your chores done, so at long last, Odyssey Storytelling is finally cleaning up its Dirty Laundry. This is the final story from that fateful show - the last Odyssey show of the pre-Trump world - and it appropriately features a man who many in the Tucson community call Satan! In November 2016, Brian Taraz had a couple of drinks and took the stage like an old-school conqueror, waxing philosophical about politics, religion, and of course, clothing. He is, and always has been, an experience unto himself. From Brian's Odyssey bio:
2020-04-2512 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastJohn Muller, StrangeWhen John Muller was asked to come up with a story for the March 2016 Strange show, he responded with not one strange story, but several! From childhood schizophrenia to alien abductions, John infuses our final Strange episode with weirdness and humor alike. From his Odyssey bio: John Muller is a man of many talents. When not tending his flock of giraffes at his downtown ranch, he is an author of such NY Times best sellers as “Playing the Theremin for Fun and Profit,” “Marge Laszlo, the Medea of the Bay Area Bombers,” and his tell-all memoir, “I Was A Chihu...
2020-04-0312 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2020: Sweet SixteenThere's a special time in a young person's life....well Odyssey's there too! Sweet sixteens, quinceañeras, coming of age, and whatever else helped you grow up. Our anniversary show has it all! This show was recorded prior to the coronavirus becoming a full-on pandemic, so please keep that in mind as you listen -- also, our founder, Penelope Starr, is doing just fine at the moment, despite being too ill to attend the show live. If you'd like to help support Odyssey during these difficult times (we're not currently sure when our next live event is g...
2020-03-271h 18The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMarch 2020: Sweet SixteenThere's a special time in a young person's life....well Odyssey's there too! Sweet sixteens, quinceañeras, coming of age, and whatever else helped you grow up. Our anniversary show has it all! This show was recorded prior to the coronavirus becoming a full-on pandemic, so please keep that in mind as you listen -- also, our founder, Penelope Starr, is doing just fine at the moment, despite being too ill to attend the show live. If you'd like to help support Odyssey during these difficult times (we're not currently sure when our next live event is g...
2020-03-271h 18
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastRoscoe Mutz, Forgiveness/GrudgesThe world is kind of terrible and scary right now, so it's probably a good time for a hilarious, lewd, or not-entirely-appropriate story of some kind. Fortunately, Roscoe Mutz specializes in all three of those things. You should know that this story, from the September 2016 Forgiveness/Grudges show, includes a pretty awful slur. It's not included hatefully and is being repurposed for comedic effect, but still, trigger warning for homophobic language. And speaking of trigger warnings, here's Roscoe's Odyssey bio: Roscoe Mutz is a juvenile trapped in an adult body, with a dark sense of humor, appreciation...
2020-03-1413 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastRoscoe Mutz, Forgiveness/GrudgesThe world is kind of terrible and scary right now, so it's probably a good time for a hilarious, lewd, or not-entirely-appropriate story of some kind. Fortunately, Roscoe Mutz specializes in all three of those things. You should know that this story, from the September 2016 Forgiveness/Grudges show, includes a pretty awful slur. It's not included hatefully and is being repurposed for comedic effect, but still, trigger warning for homophobic language. And speaking of trigger warnings, here's Roscoe's Odyssey bio: Roscoe Mutz is a juvenile trapped in an adult body, with a dark sense of humor, appreciation...
2020-03-1413 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastFebruary 2020: DirtyTarnished, messy, grubby, or gross. Dirty jobs reluctantly (or excitedly) completed. Pollution, contamination, and related activism. Cheating, scheming, and deeds done dirt cheap. Bawdy, edgy, filthy, and certainly not safe for work. Pack an extra change of clothes and a bottle of hand sanitizer, because Odyssey is getting “Dirty” in February. TRIGGER WARNING: The "Dirty" show contains more mature content than a typical Odyssey show and some stories may have sexually explicit language and situations, grotesque content, and other potentially upsetting topics. While Odyssey remains uncensored for all shows, audience members should treat this show as "R-Rated." Life is s...
2020-02-281h 15
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastEllen Morrell, MissionLet's be honest: Regardless of how you feel about religion, it would have sucked to do the Mission show without a single missionary story. That's what Ellen Morrell provided the Odyssey audience on the night of February 2nd, 2017, inviting them along with her on her journey to South Sudan. From Ellen's Odyssey bio: I was born and spent most of my life in or close to Indianapolis IN. My first career was as a Dental Hygienist but after the birth of my third child I decided to retire (the first of many retirements) and become a stay...
2020-02-1412 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSteve Braun, MissionThe February 2017 Mission show was one of our editor's first live Odyssey events, and it was also an early milestone in the storytelling career of Steve Braun, one of Odyssey's most peerless volunteers. Steve told the assembled audience about all the reasons he considers himself mission-driven, not obsessed. Although, sometimes, also obsessed. From Steve's Odyssey bio: A recent graduate of the U of A School of Government and Public Policy with a Masters of Public Administration, Steven Braun works as a 911 Communications Specialist Supervisor for fire and EMS. On his return to school after 30 years, Steven found th...
2019-10-1911 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSteve Braun, MissionThe February 2017 Mission show was one of our editor's first live Odyssey events, and it was also an early milestone in the storytelling career of Steve Braun, one of Odyssey's most peerless volunteers. Steve told the assembled audience about all the reasons he considers himself mission-driven, not obsessed. Although, sometimes, also obsessed. From Steve's Odyssey bio: A recent graduate of the U of A School of Government and Public Policy with a Masters of Public Administration, Steven Braun works as a 911 Communications Specialist Supervisor for fire and EMS. On his return to school after 30 years, Steven found th...
2019-10-1911 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastEthel Lee-Miller, TabooAt long last, the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is able to present tales from the June 2015 "Taboo" show, including this first one from longtime Odyssey stalwart Ethel Lee-Miller, in which she breaks one of the oldest taboos in history. From Ethel's Odyssey bio: Transplanted from New York in 2009, Ethel has embraced just about everything about living in the desert – taking a full water bottle everywhere, learning to identify snakes, and getting really excited about rain, while holding onto certain signature New York speech patterns that cause people to ask “Uh, are you from New York?” Continuing her love a...
2019-02-0810 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastEthel Lee-Miller, TabooAt long last, the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast is able to present tales from the June 2015 "Taboo" show, including this first one from longtime Odyssey stalwart Ethel Lee-Miller, in which she breaks one of the oldest taboos in history. From Ethel's Odyssey bio: Transplanted from New York in 2009, Ethel has embraced just about everything about living in the desert – taking a full water bottle everywhere, learning to identify snakes, and getting really excited about rain, while holding onto certain signature New York speech patterns that cause people to ask “Uh, are you from New York?” Continuing her love a...
2019-02-0810 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSarah Whelan, NaturalIn the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast's first episode of 2019 -- the year that marks Odyssey's 15th anniversary -- we celebrate our origins with Sarah Whelan. In October of 2016, Sarah told a story about her relationship with Tucson, Odyssey's home city, and how she ultimately fell in love with it. She took the stage during the "Natural" show, which was the show this podcast used for its first individual story episode, and remains our show's best-represented live event. From Sarah's Odyssey bio: Things you may or may not want to know (a listicle): Is grateful...
2019-01-0612 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastSarah Whelan, NaturalIn the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast's first episode of 2019 -- the year that marks Odyssey's 15th anniversary -- we celebrate our origins with Sarah Whelan. In October of 2016, Sarah told a story about her relationship with Tucson, Odyssey's home city, and how she ultimately fell in love with it. She took the stage during the "Natural" show, which was the show this podcast used for its first individual story episode, and remains our show's best-represented live event. From Sarah's Odyssey bio: Things you may or may not want to know (a listicle): Is grateful...
2019-01-0612 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastDecember 2018: MortifiedOpen mouth, insert foot. Worst dreams come true. Mishaps, mistakes, misunderstandings, and misadventures. Come join us as our storytellers share true stories of occasions in which they were absolutely MORTIFIED! This week's storytellers include: Steven Braun Jeff Whitehead Troy E. Larkin Dr. Scott Bolhack Dr. Mark McMahon Bobby Low This episode was performed and recorded at Sea of Glass Center for the Arts in Tucson, Arizona, on December 6th, 2018, and is curated by Roscoe Mutz. For more information, please visit www.odysseystorytelling.com
2018-12-281h 32The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastDecember 2018: MortifiedOpen mouth, insert foot. Worst dreams come true. Mishaps, mistakes, misunderstandings, and misadventures. Come join us as our storytellers share true stories of occasions in which they were absolutely MORTIFIED! This week's storytellers include: Steven Braun Jeff Whitehead Troy E. Larkin Dr. Scott Bolhack Dr. Mark McMahon Bobby Low This episode was performed and recorded at Sea of Glass Center for the Arts in Tucson, Arizona, on December 6th, 2018, and is curated by Roscoe Mutz. For more information, please visit www.odysseystorytelling.com
2018-12-281h 32
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMolly McCloy, NemesisLast week, you heard Odyssey's most recent show, Big Brother, curated by Molly McCloy. This week, you'll hear a story from Nemesis, the oldest Odyssey show so far to be featured on this podcast, which was also curated by Molly McCloy. And the story, as it happens, is told by...Molly McCloy! It's about one of the most basic kinds of nemesis: the bullying teacher. Except this teacher had no idea what she was getting herself into. From Molly's Odyssey bio: Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner with work published in Nerve, Swink, and Slate...
2018-11-0907 minThe Odyssey Storytelling PodcastMolly McCloy, NemesisLast week, you heard Odyssey's most recent show, Big Brother, curated by Molly McCloy. This week, you'll hear a story from Nemesis, the oldest Odyssey show so far to be featured on this podcast, which was also curated by Molly McCloy. And the story, as it happens, is told by...Molly McCloy! It's about one of the most basic kinds of nemesis: the bullying teacher. Except this teacher had no idea what she was getting herself into. From Molly's Odyssey bio: Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner with work published in Nerve, Swink, and Slate...
2018-11-0907 min
The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2017: PotluckAt the Odyssey Storytelling "Potluck," we gather and listen as seven people bring their tantalizing tales to the table. These are stories about food shared with friends or with strangers, food prepared by professional chefs or from old family recipes. They are stories about cooking and eating, but also stories about pot, and stories about luck! This month's storytellers include: Vene Aguirre Steve Braun Barbara Eiswerth Mary Jo Pollack Paul Lee Ethel Lee-Miller Leigh D.C. Spencer This episode was performed and recorded in front of a live audience at The Screening Room on August 3rd, 2017, and...
2017-08-311h 18The Odyssey Storytelling PodcastAugust 2017: PotluckAt the Odyssey Storytelling "Potluck," we gather and listen as seven people bring their tantalizing tales to the table. These are stories about food shared with friends or with strangers, food prepared by professional chefs or from old family recipes. They are stories about cooking and eating, but also stories about pot, and stories about luck! This month's storytellers include: Vene Aguirre Steve Braun Barbara Eiswerth Mary Jo Pollack Paul Lee Ethel Lee-Miller Leigh D.C. Spencer This episode was performed and recorded in front of a live audience at The Screening Room on August 3rd, 2017, and...
2017-08-311h 18