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S2E9: There Was a Curator of Marine Life and Animal Ambassadors (ft. Maia Allison)

Our next guest is Maia Allison.  She works at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium as the Curator of Marine Life and Animal Ambassadors.  Join us as we discuss finding marine biology through friends and family, moving around the states, the importance of museums and aquariums as rehabilitation sites, and telling the story of the ripple effect.     Storytime: The Origins of the Museum and Aquarium   Special Thanks to: Maia Allison Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter  You   Mississippi River Museum Website: https://www.rivermuseum.org/ [https://www.rivermuseum.org/]   Instagram:  Oncetherewasapod [https://www.instagram.com/oncetherewasapod/] River Museum Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rivermuseum/] Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559986319071] Podcast Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com [oncetherewasapod@gmail.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod [https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod]  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9 [https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9]   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yDEPuoGXhbTgnAF42xjBF?si=Gfb_1uvzTW2pJUbx2qBTEQ] Franz Gordon/Morning Blues/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound [https://www.epidemicsound.com/] High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound [https://www.epidemicsound.com/]

S3Ep8: Storytime- By Speech Kids

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 is part one in a series highlighting this year’s graduating group of speech students.  These are the storytellers of the future who will use their voice and their communication skills to move mountains. This episode features 3 students who wrote their own speeches to perform during their high school careers.  This episode features a poet (Tarynn Harris), a keynote speaker (Chase Imoehl), and an informational lecturer (Peyton Elliott).  Special Thanks to: Tarynn Harris Chase Imoehl Peyton Elliott Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter You   Instagram:  oncetherewasapod [https://www.instagram.com/oncetherewasapod/] Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559986319071] Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com [oncetherewasapod@gmail.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod [https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod]  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9 [https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9]   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yDEPuoGXhbTgnAF42xjBF?si=Gfb_1uvzTW2pJUbx2qBTEQ]

S3Ep7: There Was an Iowa Gallivant (ft. JayJay Goodvin)

Our next guest is the Iowa Gallivant, JayJay Goodvin.  He’s combined a love of food, the food industry, and wanderlust into a living.  While he’s published a blog and a book, you probably know him most from his social media pages promoting travel, restaurants, and every corner of Iowa.  His story is one of history, exploration, and pride in a region he loves.    Storytime: The Splendor of Travel   Special Thanks to: JayJay Goodvin Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter  You   The Iowa Gallivant Website [https://theiowagallivant.com/] Instagram:  Oncetherewasapod [https://www.instagram.com/oncetherewasapod/] Iowa Gallivant Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theiowagallivant_/] Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559986319071] The Iowa Gallivant Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/theiowagallivant] Podcast Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com [oncetherewasapod@gmail.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod [https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod]  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9 [https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9]   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yDEPuoGXhbTgnAF42xjBF?si=Gfb_1uvzTW2pJUbx2qBTEQ] High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound [https://www.epidemicsound.com/]

S3Ep6: Storytime- Running (A Family Affair)

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 is all about one of my favorite activities: running.  It’s my favorite way to de-stress, to get away, and to keep my body strong.  But why?  Where did it all begin?  That’s a simple question.  It’s all a matter of family.    Special Thanks to: My family for starting me on the path to becoming a runner and encouraging my passion for all these years.   Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter You   More information on Relay Iowa:  https://www.relayia.org/ [https://www.relayia.org/]    More information on Alive and Running Iowa https://www.aliveandrunningiowa.com/events/ [https://www.aliveandrunningiowa.com/events/]    Instagram:  oncetherewasapod [https://www.instagram.com/oncetherewasapod/] Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559986319071] Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com [oncetherewasapod@gmail.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod [https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod]  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9 [https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9]   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yDEPuoGXhbTgnAF42xjBF?si=Gfb_1uvzTW2pJUbx2qBTEQ]

S3Ep5: There Was a Trigger Warning Book Bus (ft. Becky Vandermark)

Our next guest is Becky Vandermark.  She’s a veteran, a former educator, a law enforcement officer, but most importantly today, she’s the owner of Trigger Warning Book Bus.  Trigger Warning is a mobile romance and romantasy book store.  Join us as we discuss finding a love of reading, developing ways to fill your cup, the importance of romance novels, and some book recommendations with varying levels of spice.     Storytime: It Was Freaking Awesome   Special Thanks to: Becky Vandermark Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter  You   Trigger Warning Book Bus Website [https://www.triggerwarningbookbus.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnjIkQlaL--0XS1GVWRf3P6KGv7y4eZWSYL6y_HdYR-NJEL7rS-xx3Z-nDEm8_aem_A6LBP3jjro93m69-2EcA6Q] Instagram:  Oncetherewasapod [https://www.instagram.com/oncetherewasapod/] Trigger Warning Book Bus Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/triggerwarningbookbus/] Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559986319071] Podcast Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com [oncetherewasapod@gmail.com] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod [https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod]  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9 [https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9]   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yDEPuoGXhbTgnAF42xjBF?si=Gfb_1uvzTW2pJUbx2qBTEQ] High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound [https://www.epidemicsound.com/]