Dan the Story Man Podcast

03/08/2021

Have you heard of a Roog? What would you do if one posed a threat to people you love? And what does a Disney ride have to do with any of it? Listen to episode 16 now!!!

A dutiful dog teaches us about perspective in a story about dangerous intruders... or are they?

22/05/2021

How well do you know the story of Oedipus? Join me for a deep-dive into some of this story's interesting meanings and motifs!! It's episode 15, and it's brand-new!!

Today we discuss an old Greek classic: the famous and tragic story of King Oedipus. What meanings does this fascinating story have for us?

16/05/2021

What makes a great story setting? Hear the discussion in today's new episode!

Join us as we discuss the impact of a good setting in a story, and a few simple things that make settings great.

26/04/2021

Where to find today's new episode! Click/tap below!

Readings of original fiction, classics, and stories from history – with some chatting along the way! If you love stories, join me – Dan the Story Man!

26/04/2021

FRIENDS! We're back today with another new episode! Listen to our discussion about heroes and the "great man theory," and then the best part -- the story of Amelia Earhart, a real hero from history! Click/tap the link in the comments!

06/03/2021

NEW EPISODE TODAY! What would happen if time stood still? Today we read L. Frank Baum's "The Capture of Father Time," and find out!

Readings of original fiction, classics, and stories from history – with some chatting along the way! If you love stories, join me – Dan the Story Man!

05/02/2021

A new episode is on the way tomorrow! Also -- if you're a tweeter, follow the podcast's Twitter account to keep up with the latest! The link is below!
https://twitter.com/StoryManPodcast

The latest Tweets from Dan the Story Man Podcast (). Readings of original fiction, classics, and stories from history – with some chatting along the way! If you love stories, join me – Dan the Story Man!

24/01/2021

It starts with a shattered evil mirror, and pretty soon a little boy is abducted by a mysterious woman in white. Have you ever heard the story of "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen? Click/tap below to hear the first half of the story!

Join me as I read the first part of "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen! What happens when shards of an evil enchanted mirror pe*****te the eyes and heart of a little boy? Tune in and find out!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

09/01/2021

I would bet that you haven't thought about change in the way we're about to discuss it! In this new episode (one of my favorites so far), join me for a chat about how story characters change, and what that means for us in a new year!

The idea of change is a huge component in fiction. Today we explore some of the nuances of change in literature, including dynamic and static characters, and what change means for us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

21/12/2020

Have you ever wanted to be a hero? Today I share a personal story about my moment of glory as a football hero (wait, what?), we talk about heroes in fiction, and what it means to be a hero in real life!! Click/tap here to listen to episode 6!!

What makes a good hero? What kind of heroes are most appealing to you? Today I share a personal "heroism" story, talk about heroes in fiction, and tip my hat to you -- yes, YOU! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

06/12/2020

How did Julia Stoner die? Can Sherlock Holmes save her sister Helen from the same fate? What themes can we find in this story?
Listen to episode 5 of Dan the Story Man and find out!! Listen to the latest episode here!

Today we finish the Sherlock Holmes story of the "speckled band," and we talk a little about some of the themes from the story. Did you guess how the crime was done? Give this episode a listen!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

05/12/2020

Are you a Sherlock Holmes fan?! In this brand-new episode of the podcast, I read the first half of one of the great detective's most famous and enjoyable stories, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band!" Listen to the podcast here, and return tomorrow for the second half of the story!!

Join me in this episode, where we read the first part of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's excellent and fun Sherlock Holmes mystery, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and come back tomorrow for the second half! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

02/12/2020

Expect a new episode in the next 7-10 days! In the meantime, though, did you get a chance to hear the first episode, featuring my short story "In the Wind"? As you listen, you might consider what "loss" means, and how stories help us explore difficult emotions.

Join me for my very first episode! I'm reading an original piece of fiction today, and talking about why storytelling is worth having a podcast about! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

25/11/2020

Looking for something fun to listen to while you prep for Thanksgiving this year? Check out the second episode of the podcast for a story about a baker with a secret habit in this story, written by myself!

In this episode, I read another original story – this one about a baker and his wife who have a consequential secret. Then we talk a little bit about the importance of a story theme in making stories captivating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storymanpodcast/support

22/11/2020

Check out the first three episodes, available now!!

Readings of original fiction, classics, and stories from history – with some chatting along the way! If you love stories, join me – Dan the Story Man!

22/11/2020

Welcome! Ladies and gentlemen, I'm excited, thrilled, and pleased to present to you a new podcast that I have created, entitled "Dan the Story Man." It is a podcast about stories and storytelling, and I invite you to join me! The podcast is available wherever you find your podcasts.

13/11/2020