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Folklife TodayStorytelling and Folktale Traditions in the American Folklife Center ArchiveThis episode looks at storytelling and folktale traditions in the American Folklife Center archives, including “Jack Tales,” tall tales, animal tales, and other stories. Hosts Stephen Winick and John Fenn talk with AFC intern Hanna Salmon about the new guide “Folktales and Oral Storytelling: Resources in the American Folklife Center Collections.” We then listen to and discuss excerpts of tales from North Carolina storyteller Ray Hicks, professional tellers Connie Regan-Blake and Barbara Freeman (aka The Folktellers), Evelio and Evelia Andux (a father and daughter from Florida), Cuban-American storyteller and frequent AFC guest Carmen Agra Deedy, and Choctaw author and storytel...
2024-09-3031 min
Folktellers : Stories to be SharedWhat Makes a Tale Tick: The Psychology Behind Compelling StoriesDuring this episode Josef, Stephen, Kurt and special guest Kevin Stein discuss, how stories affect us as humans? What is neuro-coupling? How does psychology affect the ways we interact with stories? How does our imagination impact the way we see stories?
Kevin Stein is a cultural anthropologist, professor, and expert on matters of the mind as they relate to the world we live in. Kevin is Principal/Co-founder, Signal Path Immersive, an experiential entertainment production company based in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Stockholm. Kevin is also a former executive of King World Production, CBS, Viacom, HBO...
2023-10-0249 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedWelcome to the Chucklebucket - Comedy in Storytelling - BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE!A great comedian is one who tells stories in a funny way, not to be confused with telling funny stories.
Our guest on this BONUS episode is none other than Dave Coulier! Born and raised in Detroit, Dave is an actor, stand-up comedian, impressionist, and television host (and massive Detroit Red Wings fan). He was of course, Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House, he's also voiced Peter Venkman on The Real Ghostbusters, and Animal and Bunsen on Muppet Babies, just to name a few of the many characters he's portrayed and voiced over his illustrious career.
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2023-09-1847 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedA Thousand Words – the Power of Pictures, Paint and Visual StorytellingHow do images add or take away from a written story?
What is Visual Literacy in the Modern World?
What is the future of art in visual storytelling?
Our guest is Patrick McEvoy - an artist working in comics, illustration and multimedia animation, working professionally for over 25 years.
"In terms of genre, I've done Fantasy, SF, horror, and educational work (for ages ranging from kids to high school to college)."
"In the past I have worked on contract with Marvel, doing dozens of pictures for the Marvel Style Guide...
2023-09-0543 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedI Don’t Think We’re in Kansas Anymore: The Deepening of Immersive StorytellingWhat makes for an interesting interactive story? How complex must the story be? Why some interactive stories (like in gaming) flop? Why is the user experience so important?
Our guest this week is Ronda Thomas from Alozari.
"At Alozari we seek to return that connection through a collaboration of seasoned professionals in events, entertainment, and technology. We’ve been weaving the real and the virtual worlds together for decades, always at the forefront of technology and engagement."
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2023-08-2845 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedLights, Camera, Story!Telling Tales in Film and Television
What makes film a compelling storytelling medium?
How does film differ from a television series?
How has moviemaking changed over the years?
Our guest is Bill Sarine – Beachglass Films is a collaborative, creative-first company founded by brothers BIll and Douglas Sarine. We have a strong history of using our skillset to create high-quality entertainment. Our brand of creativity combines new strategies and technology with time-tested filmmaking expertise.
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#BeachglassFilms
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2023-08-2142 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedSecuring Your StoryProtecting Your Narrative in an Open Market
Every business has Intellectual Property, and today it’s more valuable than ever. But most businesses don’t recognize it, protect it, or exploit it. It’s usually an afterthought. When an inventor develops something new, management may start thinking about patents. When a new brand is ready to launch, management may start thinking about trademarks. When an employee leaves and takes your new product to a competitor, management may think about trade secrets.
Every business needs to make Intellectual Property a top priority of business planning. Financial expert...
2023-08-1540 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedYou’re a Real SportAthletes and their Tales of Growth and Change
Sports is the ultimate serial story that attracts an audience from all walks of life. It’s not only the singular wins that keep fans engaged and invested. The stories of the teams and players woven through the years keep us invested and connected at a deeper level.
Our guest, Douglas Eric Smith is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins over the course of his career. He was selected second ov...
2023-08-0749 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedIt Ain’t Sex that Sells – It’s StoryUsing Storytelling to Sell and Market Anything
What is the difference between Sales and Marketing? Sales is when you go out and try to convince people to buy your product and service. Marketing is when you create such a compelling story that people are drawn to it.
Our guest is Eric La Brecque from Applied Storytelling – a brand strategy firm that uses storytelling to build and communicate brands through story.
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2023-07-3143 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedGo Write Me a Book, Kid!The ins and outs of books, publishing and their impact upon getting your story out there.
We are joined by RJ King – Editor of dBusiness Magazine of Hour Media - Hour Media is the largest publisher of city and regional magazines in the United States — as well as a multimedia production and digital distribution company.
Knowledge is Power, and in the middle ages reserved for the rich and royal – THROUGH BOOKS. Throughout the Middle Ages, books were made by hand. Much of the writing was done by monks working in monasteries. It wasn’t until Johann G...
2023-07-2548 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedMyth You So MuchTake an epic journey with Kurt, Steve, and Josef as they delve into the world of myth and legend, discovering the mythologies that encompass our daily lives, while asking the big question - Do we really need them anymore?
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Welcome to the FolkTellers stories to be shared podcast.
My name is Joseph Bastian.
I'm here with Kurt David and Mali Lewis.
Oh,
no,
St...
2023-07-1746 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedStories That Really SingOur folktelling three explore stories in music, questioning whether we have lost the richness, depth and communal spirit that great music brings. Our harmonious hosts also connect the dots with KISS and INXS business manager, Angus Vail, who shares his perspective on all things lyrical and loud.
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#Music
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#KISS
#INXS
#AngusVail
#GlobeTheater
#Shakespeare
Well,
welcome everyone to the Folk Tellers Stories to be shared podcast.
My na...
2023-07-1144 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedScience FrictionOur storied trio discusses the implications and recent obsession with AI ( Artificial Intelligence), exploring its ramifications in storytelling, marketing, entertainment, and a whole lot more.
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Hey,
everyone.
Welcome back.
I got the Folk Tellers here,
Joseph with Kurt David.
I'm here.
Uh second week,
second time.
Happy to be back again.
And who's across from me is the,
the malu like that's my favorite word...
2023-07-0448 minFolktellers : Stories to be SharedI Never Meta Storyverse I Didn’t l LikeKurt, Stephen, and Josef contemplate the meaning of the metaverse and where it fits within the physical, digital, and storytelling universe.
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#storytelling
#storytellers
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#transmedia
I never met a verse.
I didn't like what,
what is a meta verse?
What is a story verse?
What is a story?
I'm Joseph Bastian.
And Kurt David is here also as well.
And our,
our friend from Nottingham Stephen Sadler is in the house....
2023-06-2650 min
Conversations With StorytellersConnie Regan-BlakeThis interview was the last I did on my laptop. Seems it is not geared to save and store large files from Streaming platforms. This hour long interview is all my computer saved of the three hours we spoke. No idea what happened to the rest of it. Just vanished. It was recorded in one shot, and we had no idea of the time until I belatedly looked at my watch.
Connie is an amazing woman, and one whom I have go to know a little more and a little more, adn we are now friends! I...
2021-01-011h 09
All Write in Sin CityFolktellers Universe and the Trans Media Effect: with Josef Bastian and Steve Sadler from FolktellersThis episode was recorded in the cozy library at All Saints’ Church in downtown Windsor. It usually has the advantage of being quiet, intimate, and full of actual books, however today we shared the hallway with excited folks from the Arts Collective Theatre (ACT) company which also rents space from All Saints’. It’s all part of being embedded in the lively Windsor-Essex arts scene! Josef Bastian, the Detroit-based creator of the Folktellers universe brings his media partner Steve Sadler to talk about their unique trans-media project around Josef’s fantasy series, and the first book in the serie...
2019-07-1444 min
ZERBINATOR.COMLookit! Ep. 11 “70’s Halloween Records”
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Happy Halloween!! Listen as Mr. Lappie and I go down our top 10 most favorite Halloween records of all time! We hope everyone enjoys some nostalgia, and has a wonderful Halloween Season!
Our Halloween Records List:
Matt’s List:
The Sounds of Halloween (1986) (Hallmark Records)
(https://www.discogs.com/No-Artist-The-Sounds-Of-Halloween/release/2271897)
The Haunted Horror House ??
NONE (Couldn’t Find Copy)
A Night in the Graveyard – (1985) (Haunted House Music Co.)
(https://www.discogs.com/No-Artist-Night-In-A-Graveyard/release/4941198)
Chillers – The Folktellers (1983) (Mama-T Artists)
(https://www.discogs.com...
2016-10-2900 min