Once There Was a Podcast

S2Ep10: Storytime- The Breakup

Welcome to this week’s Storytime Episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week I’m joined by a special guest, Jayla Cowley!  Jayla was one of my senior speech students this past year, an All-Stater, and the first ever performer of the piece called “We Had Chemistry!”  This week, we are once again showcasing the future of storytelling as Jayla Cowley performs another comedic piece, The Breakup! 
 
Special Thanks to:
Jayla Cowley
Claire Koester (Honorary Assistant Speech Coach, specifically assigned to Jayla)
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Speech Script: We Had Chemistry is available to purchase!
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
Trabant 33/At the Sicilian Marketl/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Trabant 33/Espresso Bar Italia/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep9: There Was a Stand-up Comedian

Our next guest is the Twin Cities-based stand-up comedian, MJ Matheson!  Join us as we discuss his multiple hero’s journeys, finding theater because of good teachers, his love of improvisation and stand-up, and the joy of just being on stage and doing what you love.  You’re sure to be inspired (and have a few laughs along the way) by MJ’s incredible story.    
 
Storytime: The Lucky Zippo
 
Special Thanks to:
MJ Matheson
MJ’s Mom
MJ’s Teachers
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter 
You
 
MJ Matheson’s Socials and Shows
MJ's Instagram
Easy Speak 
 
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep8: Storyview- 3 Dads and a Podcast

Welcome to this week’s StoryVIEW Episode.  That’s right!  It’s storytime AND an interview!  Even better yet, as a special Father’s Day-themed episode, I’m joined by Isaiah Stansbery and Shawn Peterson for the pilot episode of the Once There Was a Podcast spinoff, 3 Dads and a Podcast! All three of us are dads in three differing fatherhood situations.  Join us as we ask and discuss what fatherhood means to each of us! Happy (day after) Father’s Day! 
 
Special Thanks to:
My father
Isaiah Stansbery
Shawn Peterson
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

S2Ep7: There Was a Co-founder of Alive and Running Iowa

Our next guest is the Co-founder of Alive and Running Iowa, Ryan Nesbit!  Join us as we discuss how suicide can affect a small town, the importance of suicide prevention and mental health, and what we can do about it.  Plus, we talk about the organization’s upcoming 5K and how your participation can support Alive and Running Iowa and their work across the state.  
 
Storytime: The Community of Cross-Country
 
Special Thanks to:
Ryan Nesbit
Alive and Running Iowa
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter 
You
 
Alive and Running Iowa’s Website
https://www.aliveandrunningiowa.com/
 
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep6: Storytime- Born and Raised

Welcome to this week’s Storytime episode!  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories, along with the stories behind them. This past week, I was blindsided by a small relic that triggered so many memories.  Those memories became the basis for this week’s storytime.  Where and how we are brought up lays the foundation for who we are today.  
 
Special Thanks to:
My Parents
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Linktree:
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
Additional Sound Effects/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
 

S2Ep5: There Was a Learner

Our next guest is the founder of the Learning Lab, Trevor Ragan!  Join us as we discuss how he went from trying out for Duke basketball to making sushi to helping people become better learners.  Even more important than all of that, we discuss the role that storytelling has in that process.  Join us as we have the most comprehensive discussion about the power of storytelling that Once There Was a Podcast has had yet!    
Storytime: Quarter Catching
 
Special Thanks to:
Trevor Ragan
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter 
You
 
Trevor’s Media
LearnerLab Instagram
Learner Lab Website
 
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep4: Storytime- The Tale of Slim Pickens

Welcome to this week’s Storytime Episode.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week I’m joined by a special guest, Malachi Rothlisberger!  Malachi was one of my senior speech students this year and was a 3-time individual All-Stater (the highest honor you can receive in the IHSSA) during his career!  This week, we are showcasing the future of storytelling as the accent extraordinaire himself performs and tells “The Tale of Slim Pickens.”  Enjoy! 
 
Special Thanks to:
Malachi Rothlisberger 
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Instagram: 
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Email:
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Linktree:
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9
 
Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
Binkley/Pork Chop Special/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Binkley/Mildred’s Waltz/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep3: There Was a Roleplayer

Our next guest is the performer/influencer/roleplayer, Betty Kay Merkle!  Join us as we discuss her love of theater and performing, vocal coaching, the joys of playing roleplaying games and using them to tell stories, as well as playing those games for performance on the internet.  No matter what the role, she follows the philosophy of creating more than you consume.   
Storytime: PAX, Rats, and Spenser Starke
 
Special Thanks to:
Betty Kay Merkle
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter 
You
 
Betty’s Socials, Vocal Coaching, and Shows
@bettythebeholder
Paragon Studios
Breathe Bravely/sINgSPIRE
The Stranger’s Guild
Haunted Halls Podcast
Cast Party
 
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

S2Ep2: Storytime- Teacher Appreciation Week

Welcome to our first Storytime Episode of Season 2.  On the off weeks from interviews, there are shorter, storytime episodes.  These episodes will share one or two stories and the story behind them. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re taking time to share stories of those teachers who have inspired us the most!  
 
Special Thanks to:
Mr. Young
Mrs. Rau
Teachers Everywhere! 
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Instagram: 
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Email:
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Linktree:
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
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Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)

S2Ep1: There Was a Sports Director

Our first guest of Season 2 is WHO TV13 Sports Director, Keith Murphy!  Join us as we discuss his path from athlete to sports reporter, covering the Gainesville Ripper, making the move to the great state of Iowa, and what makes a great sports story.  
Storytime: The Gate Crashing El Camino
*After recording, Keith corrected himself and let me know the El Camino shirts were a gift for his father’s 80th birthday.  
 
Special Thanks to:
Keith Murphy
Alex (my sound guru)
Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music
My Wife and Daughter 
You
 
Murph and Andy- Iowa Everywhere
WHOTV13- SOUNDOff
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Keith Murphy's Instagram
Facebook:
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Keith Murphy's Facebook
Podcast Email:
oncetherewasapod@gmail.com
Linktree:
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Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons):
https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9
 
Additional Audio and Music:
Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter)
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound