The Odyssey Storytelling Podcast

Special Edition: Sonoran Desert Resilience, Save Our Saguaros

Odyssey Storytelling Partnered with Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and University of Arizona Institute for Resilience to Present: Sonoran Desert Resilience: Save Our Saguaros Storytellers include: Jesus Garcia Frankie Foley Amy Juan David Yetman Sonya Norman Special Musical Guest: Jesus Garcia and Dena Cowan Produced, Curated and Hosted by; Laura Porfirio - Odyssey Storytelling/Story Arts Programs Director Elizabeth Baldwin - University of Arizona Institute of Resilience Kaitlyn Tyler - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Grant & Project Manager This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun.

February 2026: Whoopsies!

February 2026: Whoopsies! Facepalms, a mouthful of foot, and desires for do-overs and takebacks. We'll hear true stories of mortifying moments, embarrassing gaffes, and more of life's "Whoopsies" from our storytellers this month. Storytellers: Monica Bauer Mo Goldman Quinn Mark Katie Trushell Dave Mondy 3-Minute Impromptu Storyteller: Tracey Kurtzman Curators: Roscoe Mutz & Molly McCloy Executive Producer: Angela Orlando The music in this episode was: Kansas City Rag by James Scott Surefire Rag by Henry Lodge The Easy Winners by Scott Joplin

January 2026: Rebound

January 2026: Rebound Rebound. Rebounds. Rebounding. Think about all the ways we gain possession, react to a setback or crisis or just bounce back. From one-off setbacks to epic comebacks to midlife mishaps and everything in between, this month's show explores six storytellers' funniest, strangest, sweetest, and most surprising rebound moments. Storytellers include: Jurg Zundel Lance Wilson Ron Lancaster Ana Montanez Daniel Waits Shannon Deady Produced by Angela Orlando Curated by Jodi Engelberg This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun. The music in this episode was: Kansas City Rag by James Scott Surefire Rag by Henry Lodge The Easy Winners by Scott Joplin

April 2018: Mythic

"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 Steve Braun. For more information, please visit www.odysseystorytelling.com

December 2025: Wait, What?!?

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 Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun. The music in this episode was: Kansas City Rag by James Scott Surefire Rag by Henry Lodge The Easy Winners by Scott Joplin