April 2018: Mythic
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
“Mythology is the movement of stories and images across time and space, carrying our souls with it.” - Phil Cousineau Have you ever felt as if you’ve pissed off a god? Ever gone on a quest or ventured into another dimension? Are you, or do you know a trickster, a hero or a creator? Have you ever felt divine inspiration? If so, you’ve touched the realm of the Mythic. This week's storytellers include: Bella Vivante Miles Schneiderman Ana Montanez Mo Goldman Addison Beaux This episode was performed and recorded at Sea of Glass in Tucson, Arizona, on April 5th, 2018, and is curated by...
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December 2025: Wait, What?!?
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
December 2025: Wait, What?!? Surprise. Confusion. Disbelief. “Wait, what?” invites clarification, enlightenment, understanding, an answer to the question. Whether you need an explanation or you’re doing the explaining, handling “wait, what?” requires the telling of a story that helps the listener turn on the mental lightbulb and issue another exclamation: “Ohhh.” Storytellers: Noel Hennessey Stephen Robitaille Gayle Petrillo Steve Pender Amy H. Drewek Peter Axlerod Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Steven Braun and Elena Acoba This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey...
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October 2025: Dark Side
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
October 2025: Dark Side Listening to the devil on your shoulder, tiptoeing over the line, or feeling the call to break bad. Experiencing the paranormal or unexplained, feeling creeped out, or discovering the seedy underbelly. On October 2, 2025 we ventured to the “Dark Side” of life, as 5 storytellers shared true stories on stage at the Gallagher Theater on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson. The storytellers were: Sara Curtis Westlund Terri Haag Eric Aldrich Phyllis Brodsky Jeff Clashman Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Roscoe Mutz This episode was recorded and...
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August 2025: Belonging; Building a Better Tucson (A Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
August 2025: Belonging: Building a Better Tucson Belonging: Building a Better Tucson, a Joint Production of Odyssey Storytelling and Iskashitaa Refugee Network In a time of uncertainty, fear and misinformation, this evening shines a light on truth, resilience, and community. Five refugees and asylum-seekers from around the world—now part of the fabric of Tucson—shared powerful, personal stories of rebuilding, contribution, and hope. These are stories of giving back: learning, growing, creating art, fostering connection, and shaping a stronger community for all of us. These moving...
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July 2025: Grudges
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
July 2025: Grudges Join Odyssey Storytelling as we dive into the depths of grudges—petty, powerful, and poetic. From long-held resentments to fleeting frustrations, our performers will unravel the weight of keeping score, the sting of betrayal, and the catharsis of letting go (or not). Our unforgettable stories might just make you rethink your own grudges. The storytellers were: Jurg Zundel Kevin Pratt Alex Richards Stephen Robataille Mary Schattenberg Ames Granados Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Jodi Endelberg This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast...
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June 2025: Spicy!
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
June 2025: Spicy! Whatever you’re into, food, humor, romance … How spicy do you like it? Do your jokes make ‘em blush? Does your chili cause a “fire in the hole?” Does your sex life need a little kung pao? Listen as five storytellers cook up some peppery tales when Odyssey Storytelling presents: Spicy! Recorded live at 191 Toole in Tucson, Arizona. The storytellers were: Jackie Tran Doug Levy Liane Hernandez Mel Blumenthal Dr. Brett Jones Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Steven Braun and Anna Marie Trester This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast...
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April 2025: Losing My Religion
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Is 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 recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun The music appearing in this...
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March 2025: Tell Me a Story
The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast
Unbound 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 The music appearing in...
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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...
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