February 2025: Queens
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
On 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: "Swamptown...
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January 2025: Safe Spaces
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Whether 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 Johnson "Cannonball Rag" by Merle Travis This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling...
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December 2024: Upcycle
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
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...
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October 2024: Creepy
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Strange 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 Candace Ballesteros Molly McCloy...
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September 2024: Manifestations
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Manifestations … 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. ...
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August 2024: Coming to America
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
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.
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July 2024: Dreamy
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Dreaminess 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 Ty Young This episode was recorded and...
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Southern AZ Senior Pride presents 20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Looking Forward
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
On 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...
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June 2024: There's An App for that
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
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 Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.
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May 2024: Dirty Jobs
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
I'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.
info_outlineDarkness before the light, preparing for the freeze, getting cold, staying warm, hibernating. Tucson fills with tourists and snowbirds, escaping to the sunshine, still our pipes freeze. But like lizards on a warm rock, desert dwellers enjoy the cooler weather.
Curated by Penelope Starr & Adam Hostetter
Produced by Ana Montañez
Storytellers:
Silvia Kolchens
Susan Friese
Jordan Wiley-Hill
Lisa Stafford
Leigh Mileur
Simon Donovan
Spontaneous Storyteller: Mary Jo Pollack