Once There Was a Podcast

Ep14: Storyview- For the Love of Speech (A Bromance Story)

What’s this listeners?!? It’s a storytime week but it sounds like an interview?!? Welcome to the first-ever “Storyview” episode.  It was meant to be an interview episode but in hindsight, it’s definitely a story.  It is a story of two people developing an enduring friendship (one might even say a bromance) over a shared passion. So, this week we welcome Shawn Peterson back as he and I swap stories about our love of speech and coaching the next generation of storytellers.   We also share the story of how our “bromance” came to be.   
 
We hope you find this episode a fun little peak behind the curtain at the world of coaches of IHSSA Speech.  We also hope you find a way to support your local speech, theater, and debate programs as these are the programs that create more storytellers!  (How else will I keep this podcast alive without new storytellers stepping up?!?) 
 
Special Thanks to:
Shawn Peterson
All of our former Speech Students (We really do love and miss you all!)
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter (CJ herself) 
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep13: There Was a Former Professional Wrestler

Buckle in Listeners!  We’ve got a long one! Our guest this week is Shawn Peterson and he’s got stories to tell!  Join us as we discuss how he discovered his love of professional wrestling, found his way into the business, and learned how to tell a story in the ring!  If you’ve never watched professional wrestling before, you might just have a new understanding and appreciation for it!  
 
Storytime: Adam Saves the Day
 
Special Thanks to:
Shawn Peterson
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep12: Storytime- CJ

See the Author's Note Below for some extra information:
Welcome to our next 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 have Claire Britt coming back to narrate two stories that are very personal to me: CJ’s Day Gets Ruined and CJ and her Blanket.  These stories were inspired by my daughter and were written for Claire to perform during her high school speech career.  She is and always will be my narrator for these stories.    
 
AUTHOR'S NOTE: In the second story, CJ and her Blanket, you might catch a sudden change in pronouns related to our bully.  That's a remnant of the original script.  The bully was originally meant to be a young boy before Claire and I discussed changing the bully to a girl.  I did not get all of the pronouns changed in the original script as Claire had it memorized anyway.  A year and a half later, Claire read from the script that still had a few errors and in the closing paragraphs our bully gets referred to as "he".  Please excuse my error.  Or don't. Either way, enjoy!  
 
Special Thanks to:
Claire Britt
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter (CJ herself) 
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep11: There Was a Speech Kid

Ep11: There Was a Speech Kid
Our guest this week is Claire Britt.  Join us as we discuss how she discovered her love of speech, is now studying leadership with a side of leadership, is training in the ROTC, and has found a way to transfer her speech skills to her new pursuits.  Over the next month, several interviews will showcase the skills learned in Speech and Debate programs and how they transfer beyond the activity.  
 
Storytime: Can I have a Turtle?
 
Special Thanks to:
Claire Britt
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep10: Storytime- The Lake

Welcome to our next 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 share a story about my memories of our family cabin.  The cabin has been in my mom’s family for decades.  It’s been the place of most of my family vacations and a source of many stories.  Please enjoy a little rest and relaxation at The Lake.  
 
Special Thanks to:
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Night, Crickets, Distant Loon Calls, Distant Traffic/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Bonus: 1000 Downloads! Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  It’s the little things in life that make you smile and Once There Was a Podcast just hit 1000 downloads!   So today I say thank you and give you a little preview of what to expect for the rest of SEASON 1!
Special Thanks to:
ALL OF YOU! 
ALL OF MY GUESTS!
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep9: There Was a Filmmaker

Ep9: There Was a Filmmaker
Our guest this week is Dave Riemer.  Join us as we discuss how he discovered his love of film, got into the business, learned the difference between topic and story, found the power of story, and gained an appreciation for the human spirit. 
 
Storytime: Human Perseverance 
 
Special Thanks to:
Dave Riemer
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep8: Storytime- I'm Sorry For Your Loss

Content warning below.
 
Welcome to our next 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 we brought back our guest from last week, Mady Ney.  This week, we share the piece I wrote for her senior year Acting performance, I’m Sorry for Your Loss.  
 
CONTENT WARNING: This story does discuss suicide and bullying.  If these are hard topics for you, please listen responsibly.  If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to 988 the national suicide prevention lifeline.  
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Special Thanks to:
Mady Ney
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Lars Meyer/The Ballerina/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Aerian/Kairos/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep7: There Was a Future Professional Storyteller

Our guest this week is Mady Ney.  Join us as we discuss how she discovered her love of theater, Taylor Swift, three-act structure, her theater and speech career, and where she plans to go from there.  
 
Storytime: Shoeless Mady Ney
 
Special Thanks to:
Mady Ney
Geri Ney
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Bonus: Storytime- 339 Miles

Surprise! A Bonus Episode!  I had a backup story this week, just in case Alyssa and I couldn’t find time to record.  Instead of sitting on it, I decided to release the story anyway.  For your bonus listening pleasure, I present the story of a bunch of people with questionable sensibilities doing something very questionable for a good cause.
Special Thanks to:
Relay Iowa
TYRU
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
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Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Edgar Hopp/Last Journey Home/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound