Once There Was a Podcast

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
 
Instagram: 
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Facebook:
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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
 
Instagram: 
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Facebook:
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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
 
Instagram: 
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localsfilms
 
Facebook:
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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
 
Instagram: 
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Facebook:
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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
 
Instagram: 
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Facebook:
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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
 
Instagram: 
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Facebook:
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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

Ep6: Storytime- The Proposal

Ep6: Storytime- The Proposal
Welcome to our third 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 have a special guest, my wife Alyssa.  It’s our anniversary this month and she joins me this week as we tell the story about how I proposed to her.  Spoilers: She said yes. 
 
Special Thanks to:
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Instagram: 
oncetherewasapod
Facebook:
Once There Was a Podcast
 
Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep5: There Was a Change Agent

Ep5: There Was a Change Agent
Our guest this week is Laura Williams. Join us as we discuss her passion for education, her shift to becoming a change agent, the Jabberwocky, her new book, and which butt cheek you lift when… We’ll leave it at that.  
 
Storytime: A Birthday for Brennan 
 
Special Thanks to:
Laura Williams
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Instagram: 
oncetherewasapod
mrswilliams21c
 
Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ep4: Storytime- A Core Memory

Welcome to our second 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 is a story pulled from Tracy’s childhood and a morning spent with his father.  We will also spend a little time discussing vulnerability.   
 
Special Thanks to:
Alex (my sound guru)
My Wife and Daughter
You
 
Instagram: 
oncetherewasapod
 
Additional Audio and Music:
Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Alan Ellis/Come To/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound