Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Art of Storytelling Show Interviewing the best of the Storytelling Community. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Book on Narrative Practice](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2025/01/02/book-on-narrative-practice/) - Eric Wolf has published a book on the application of narrative ideas in therapeutic spaces; A Field Guide to Narrative Therapy. His book can be purchased on Amazon either in soft or hard cover. This Book Is For… The Long Time Therapist who has hit a wall and is seeking to learn a new way - [Forget Your Resolutions; Track Your Future - Narrative Therapy Style.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2015/01/03/forget-your-resolutions-track-your-future-narrative-therapy-style/) - I have watched the ceremony of the resolutions come and go through the years. I have done it - made a list of resolutions that I can stick to! Rarely has any of those resolutions lasted more than a month. In my opinion this ceremony serves two purposes - 1) It causes us to lose - [Dylan Pritchett - What Makes a Great Storyteller?](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/11/02/storyteller-dylan-pritchett/) - Dylan Pritchett President of the National Association of Black Storytellers speaks about what skills makes a great storyteller? - [Mary Hamilton - Learning about the Working on Our Work Weekend](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/06/mary-hamilton-wow-weekend-coaching/) - Mary Hamilton shares on how to create a WOW weekend retreat for storytellers. (Working on Our Work Weekend Storytelling Retreat.) - [Stay in Touch](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2015/10/26/stay-in-touch/) - HI All As you can see my podcast has currently pod-faded. :-( I intended to start it up again any day now and yet that day does not come. If you are interested in my current work I recommend that you follow my page on face book - https://www.facebook.com/brotherwolfstoryteller or the shows page on Facebook. - [Jim May - Storytelling in Classrooms and Schools](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/06/15/jim-may-storytelling-classroom-school/) - Jim May says that nothing in my ten years of experience as a classroom teacher held my elementary students' attention like a story. - [PR - International Storytelling retreat in Yellow Springs Ohio for Storytellers, environmental educators or interpretive naturalists.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/03/09/environmenta-storytelling-retreat/) - April 9th-11th, 2010 an eco-teller's retreat will take place in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Interested storytellers, environmental educators and interpretive naturalists are welcome to attend. The retreat is open to any person who is currently considers themselves an amateur or professional storyteller, environmental educator or interpretive naturalist. The retreat is organized by the environmental discussion group - [Join the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Podcast](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2015/03/08/join-the-art-of-storytelling-with-children-podcast/) - Would you like to be a part of a storytelling conference call that supports you in your use of storytelling? If so, then enter your name and email address and you will receive personal invitations to participate in The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Conference call - most Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern. Name: Email:Share - [You thought the Money was Tight in Schools Before...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2014/06/14/you-thought-the-money-was-tight-in-schools-before/) - A recent article on 538.com on the amount of money available to public schools and the effect of the rescission suggests that public schools all around the country will be facing another round of budget cuts. If you are a professional storyteller who does a fair amount of work in schools - and there are - [Comment Commentary - on iTunes.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2014/02/18/comment-commentary-on-itunes/) - The Last 25 Reviews - after your done reading them feel free to write your own by clicking the iTunes link on the right hand side of every page on this website... and a thank-you to all those kind people who took the time to write me a nice review on the iTunes site! Brother - [Bill Lepp is at it again... Storyteller meet Reality - Reality meet Storyteller.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2014/02/04/bill-lepp-is-at-it-again-storyteller-meet-reality-reality-meet-storyteller/) - Photo Credit ABC NEWS(-------------) One of these two things is not like the other. Photo Credit The Daily Mirror Dear National News Media, I know that Justin Bieber is in danger of being deported and that that is critical, vital news, because he is a poor little rich kid who derives his power and status - [Lyn Ford - Affrilachian Tales](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2013/11/18/lyn-ford-affrilachian-tales/) - What is your relationship to stories? I grew up in a home filled with other peoples stories. Yes my parents told me stories of their ill spent youth, but my family was poor in personal mythology or fables handed down from previous generations. Yes - I had Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little - [Karen Chace - Story by Story - Building a School Storytelling Club](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/05/12/karen-chace-school-storytelling-club/) - Karen Chace - Story Explorers troupe has continued to grow, partnerships have been forged and I have witnessed many astonishing and unexpected success stories. - [Welcome to the Android Revolutionaries... ](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2013/03/03/welcome-to-the-android-revolutionaries/) - Hi - Welcome to the Art of Storytelling Show Website. In the last few weeks for reasons unknown the smart phone users have begun to listen to the show in large numbers - if this is you please let us know how you found us on your smart phone or mobile device. Over a 80,000 - [Kentucky Folktales Given New Life](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2013/03/03/kentucky-folktales-given-new-life/) - Kentucky Folktales By Mary Hamilton Email: mary@maryhamilton.info You can buy the book directly form Mary Published by University Press of Kentucky Also available on Amazon. Book Review By Linda Goodman Reading Mary Hamilton’s new book, Kentucky Folktales, is like taking a storytelling master class that leaves you with its full text instead of sketchy notes - [Valentines Day Love Stories...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2013/02/04/valentines-day-love-stories/) - Eric James Wolf Recently I asked the storytell listserv a resource provided by the National Storytelling Network a simple question -When I say LOVE - what story, myth, fable or fairy tale first comes to mind? Below are all the responses that I got to my question... Beverly Nelson Comer Cinderella was the first story - [Bedtime Stories from Brother Wolf Youtube Channel](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/06/11/bedtime-stories-from-brother-wolf-youtube-channel/) - Been working on these stories a while - I hope you enjoy this storytelling. Eric Wolf - [Updates on the Show](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2013/03/01/updates-on-the-show/) - Quick signup for weekly storytelling... - [Janice M. Del Negro - Revising Feminist Folk-tales: Naming the Women.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/02/01/janice-del-negro-revising-feminist-folk-tales/) - Janice M. Del Negro speaks about feminist folk-tales and fairytales. She is an expert at owning her stories and telling from her own voice. - [Brother Blue on Street Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/10/07/brother-blue-on-street-storytelling/) - Brother Blue, Dr. Hugh Morgan, and his wife Ruth Hill speak about street storytelling and who to accomplish successful street presence as a storyteller. - [Yankee Ingenuity](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/09/21/yankee-ingenuity/) - Yankee Ingenuity Written and performed by Jo Radner; $15, including shipping and handling. To order, email jradner@american.edu. Also available on CD Baby. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joradner Reviewed By Linda Goodman I became a fan of Jo Radner at the New England Modern Storytelling Festival in Windsor, Maine in 1997, when I heard her tell a story about outhouses. - [Not Your Average Newsletter](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/08/31/not-your-average-newsletter/) - Hi All I just opened my email inbox and once again found on e of those infrequent treastes of the natural world from Doug Elliot. Now I know that if you are like me - you have subscribed to a lot of storytellers email lists. I get emails newsletters about traveling, performing, book writing, and - [Storytelling: The Oldest Art](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/06/12/storytelling-the-oldest-art/) - Storytelling: The Oldest Art Tales from around the world told by Cris Riedel Website: http://www.storiesconnect.com $15.00 includes shipping & handling. To order email: cris@storiesconnect.com Reviewed By Linda Goodman This delightful CD, recorded live at Debbie’s Café in Wayland, New York, features familiar multi-cultural tales given new life by the strong voice and enthusiastic telling of - [Odds Bodkin – Storytelling in the Bardic Tradition](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/10/26/odds-bodkin-storytelling-in-the-bardic-tradition/) - Press Play to hear Odds Bokin speak on Storytelling in the Bardic Tradition on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Odds Bodkin Writes... Bardic storytelling--that is, spoken words with live music--is a tradition that dates back to Homer and more deeply into almost all shamanic traditions. Homer plucked a lyre, scholars believe, and recited - [Tejumola Ologboni - Walking the Talk with Street Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/06/22/tejumola-ologboniwalking-the-talk-with-street-storytelling/) - Teju speaks on the skills you need to survive on the street in every possible setting from the street, school stage or room full of teenagers. - [The Top Storytelling Blogs of 2012](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/02/01/top-storytelling-blogs-of-2012/) - I wrote an article like this back in 2009 - there has been a lot of water under the that bridge and I rarely write articles for this bog - but recently someone twitted about that old post and I thought - what they heck might as well update my readers. Keep in mind that - [The Woman Who Sold Winds & Other Tales of the Sea](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/01/14/the-woman-who-sold-winds-other-tales-of-the-sea/) - The Woman Who Sold Winds & Other Tales of the Sea by Ralph Chatham Available from Curmudgeon Story & Whistle Works 703-698-5456 email: Ralph.Chatham@verizon.net $10.00 + postage http://voicesintheglen.org/storytellers/ralph-chatham/ Reviewed By Linda Goodman I was particularly excited to listen to Ralph Chatham’s CD The Woman Who Sold Winds & Other Tales of the Sea, not only - [Second Hand Rose](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/11/06/second-hand-rose/) - Compact Disc Review by Linda Goodman Available from Ellouise Schoettler Email: ellouise9112@ellouisestory.com. 301-951-1213 $15.00 Recommended for teens and adults. Reviewed By Linda Goodman This CD, recorded live at Strathmore Hall Arts Center in Rockville, Maryland in April, 2007, embraces an environmental theme: reduce, reuse, and recycle. All the stories on this CD extol these virtues. - [Storytelling Experts on Youtube](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/01/29/storytelling-experts-on-youtube/) - Storyteller Mark Goldman has been steadily collecting very short video responses from storytellers you know and love allover the country. - [Bedtime Stories with Brother Wolf Episode #1](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2012/01/03/bedtime-stories-1/) - First Episode of the Digital Storytelling show by Brother Wolf - [Leeny Del Seamonds - Using Character Voices in Your Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/06/15/leeny-del-seamonds-using-character-voices-in-your-storytelling/) - Press Play to hear Leeny Del Seamonds on using character voices in your storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Written by Leeny Del Seamonds My journey into professional storytelling came through a stage door. Raised in a theatrical family who ‘spoke story’ (and always gestured with their hands), I eventually studied acting, - [Jack Zipes - Are fairy tales still useful to Children?](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/06/29/jack-zipes-fairy-tales/) - Jack Zipes wirtes At their best, the storytelling of fairy tales expresses the human struggle to form and maintain a civilizing process. - [Jackson Gillman - Refining your performance Using Outside Critique.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/05/13/jackson-gillman-performance-critique/) - Press Play to hear Jackson Gillman speak on refining your performance using outside critique on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Jackson Gillman Bio. "Stand-Up Chameleon" Jackson Gillman magically transforms himself into a wide array of eccentric characters through his many talents as mime, actor, songsmith and storyteller. As adept with children as he - [Michael Reno Harrell on American Folk Music and the Storytelling Community.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/07/02/michael-reno-harrell-american-folk-music/) - Press Play to hear Michael Reno Harrell speak about American Folk Music and it's effect on American Storytelling Community on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Michael Reno Harrell Writes... People like to be talked to. Well, if you have something interesting to say, they do. It's in our genes. All of mankind's knowledge - [Steve Denning - The knowledge-based organization: Using stories to embody and transfer knowledge](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/01/12/steve-denning-the-knowledge-based-organization/) - Steve Denning creating success in your world through the power of storytelling. - [The Choice](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/11/07/the-choice/) - [Deirdre of the Sorrows](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/09/15/deirdre-of-the-sorrows/) - Deirdre of the Sorrows, by Diane Edgecomb with Margot Chamberlain, compact disc available from Diane Edgecomb, P.O. Box 16, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 (617) 522-4335. Email: dedge@livingmyth.com. .00, plus .50 S&H. Suggested age range: 12 years through adult Reviewed by Linda Goodman To see Diane Edgecomb perform Deirdre of the Sorrows, accompanied by Margot Chamberlain - [How do we Succeed in bringing Storytelling to Audiences?](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/09/28/how-do-we-succeed-in-bringing-storytelling-to-audiences/) - Recently I asked the question on Facebook and elsewhere are you comfortable using the word theatre to sell storytelling events? I liked Mary Grace's reply and I invite you to think deeply about her application of these ideas. Brother Wolf Mary Grace Ketner writes... I would not use the word "theatre" itself, but I often - [Walking Away from Success…](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/09/18/walking-away-from-success/) - The Question that we must ask ourselves is if storytelling is so amazing why are more storytelling events not filled with sold out venues? In today's internet based world - community, human connection and personal narrative are highly valued and desperately needed in the United States. Modern performers who can successfully and repeatedly bring these - ["When Cats Could Fly…" Indy Fringe show for families awarded 5 stars for kids by Nuvo News](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/08/25/when-cats-could-fly…-indy-fringe-show-for-families-awarded-5-stars-for-kids-by-nuvo-news/) - Reviewer Scott Shoger of Nuvo News awards 5 stars out of 5 for child audiences to the Indy Fringe Show "When Cats Could Fly…" This show by storyteller Brother Wolf will be opening three more times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week. Scott Shoger of Nuvo News Writes… "Cats could fly back during Brother - [The Bully Billy Goat](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/08/13/the-bully-billy-goat/) - By Priscilla Howe. Available at www.priscillahowe.com. (click on Listen to My Stories and from that page click on the CDBaby link to buy this DVD) Email: Priscilla@priscillahowe.com. $12.00. Suggested ages: 3 - 10 years Reviewed by Linda Goodman I first saw Priscilla Howe in April 1989 at the Connecticut Storytelling Festival. She was telling a - [Sherry Norfolk - Storytelling in Schools...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/09/30/sherry-norfolk-storytelling-schools/) - Press Play to hear Dr. Sherry Norfolk speak on why would should use storytelling in school settings on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Tired of the tin sound? Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #091 Sherry Norfolk [wp_eStore:product_id:112:end] for $2.23 Why storytelling should be in Schools. Sherry Norfolk Writes... Last year, I - [When Cats Could Fly playing in the Indianapolis Fringe Festival](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/08/07/when-cats-could-fly-playing-in-the-indianapolis-fringe-festival/) - "When Cats Could Fly…" is a family comedy event. A dyslexic childhood in New York City has given Eric Wolf a rich tapestry of warm funny family stories (fact and fiction) to draw upon for your entire family’s amusement. (Ages 9 to 99) This show has a empowering effect on parents of dyslexic children, dyslexic - [Penny for Your Thoughts](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/07/21/penny-for-your-thoughts/) - Written and performed by Diane Ferlatte, with Erik Pearson. Order by emailing diane@dianeferlatte.com or visit www.dianeferlatte.com Reviewed by Linda Goodman Diane Ferlatte has a rich, silky voice that is full of soul and heart. I could listen to her recite multiplication tables for hours and never feel board. Imagine how pleasant it is to hear - [ISC Seeks to Break Agreement with NSN](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/02/02/isc-seeks-to-break-agreement-with-nsn/) - The International Storytelling Center has asked a bankruptcy judge for permission to alter or annal their contract with the National Storytelling Network. - [Catherine Burns - Artistic Director of The Moth - Diamonds in the Rough - Coaching New Storytellers.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/03/13/catherine-burns-the-moth-coaching-new-storytellers/) - Catherine Burns who is the Artistic Director of The Moth speaks on coaching new storytellers for the Moth mainstage and podcast. - [ An Interview with Lanes Exec. Director Yvonne Zinicola Part 2](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/07/14/an-interview-with-lanes-exec-director-yvonne-zinicola-part-2/) - photo by: Simon Brooks Yvonne Zinicola ( Rt.) with Lanes President Joanne Piazzi and President- Elect Tony Toledo Written by Carolyn Stearns This is part two of two of my interview of Yvonne Zinicola our Lanes Exec. Director. Now more than a year into her position we look at where we have come from and - [Interview With Lanes Exec. Director Yvonne Zinicola Part 1](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/07/06/interview-with-lanes-exec-director-yvonne-zinicolap1/) - Written for by Carolyn Stearns... Part 1- An Interview With Lanes Exec. Director Yvonne Zinicola as of 3-29-2011 I requested to interview Yvonne for the blog as a way of capturing her first year and reflecting on its impact with Lanes and storytelling in the Northeast. I sent Yvonne my questions and we thought of - [The ISC’s Gamble](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/05/08/the-iscs-gamble/) - The bankruptcy of the International Storytelling Center is a sad affair and a concern to all citizens of Jonesborough, who recognize the great cultural and economic contributions that the Center and its programming bring to the town. For storytellers and storytelling proponents around the country and the world, however, it is a tragedy in the - [An Audience of One](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/06/09/an-audience-of-one/) - Photo Credit D Sharon Pruitt Back when I was an aspiring actor in New York City, fresh out of conservatory and performing in showcase productions in out-of-the-way, off-off-off-off-Broadway theaters, we had a rule -- understood if not clearly spoken: call off the performance if the actors outnumber the audience. (Unless of course there happened to - [Planning a World Storytelling Event from Start to Finish in 25 Days](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/05/21/planning-an-world-storytelling-event/) - by Stuart H. Nager I found out about World Storytelling Day (http://worldstorytellingday.webs.com/) on February 23, 2011, through a posting on Facebook. The global event, centered around the theme of Water, was to be on or around March 20th. I’ve been working hard as a Teaching Artist, doing my storytelling and other performance gigs here and - [Diane Wolkstein - Connecting with Audiences, Other Cultures and Ourselves](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/05/17/diane-wolkstein-storytelling/) - Diane Wolkstein shares her experiences with crossing cultural borders and using stories from around the world. - [Brother Wolf's Storytelling Summer Intensive and Workshops in Yellow Springs, Ohio.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/05/07/brother-wolfs-storytelling-summer-intensive-and-workshops-in-yellow-springs-ohio/) - Eric Wolf, known in the storytelling community as Brother Wolf, will lead a Summer Storytelling Intensive and Workshops June 3–7, 2011 in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Designed for storytellers at all levels of ability, each day will offer workshops that focus on attitude, skills, or business aspects of storytelling. Participants can choose to attend for part - [Jimmy Neil Smith - The Future of the International Storytelling Center](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/01/13/jimmy-neil-smith-international-storytelling-center/) - Press Play to hear Jimmy Neil Smith about the future of the International Storytelling on the Art of Storytelling Center with Brother Wolf. Photo Courtesy of Fresh Air Photo Tired of the tin sound? Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #096 Jimmy Neil Smith[wp_eStore:product_id:114:end] for $2.23 The Future of the International Storytelling Center Jimmy - [Larry Brown - One Story of Storytelling in Higher Education](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/04/29/larry-brown-storytelling-in-higher-education/) - Larry Brown is an Assistant Professor of Human Geography at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He has been storytelling for nearly thirty years. - [ISC vs NSN Case Files #1 - ISC Motion](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/04/29/isc-vs-nsn-case-files-1-isc-motion/) - I have been trying for several months to find somebody - anybody - who is willing to articulate the International Storytelling Center's position on the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court filing and the breaking of the contract with the National Storytelling Network. I have failed to find anyone who is willing to write an editorial on - [ISC vs NSN Case Files #2 - NSN Objection](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/04/29/isc-vs-nsn-case-files-2-nsn-objection/) - I have been trying for several months to find somebody - anybody - who is willing to articulate the International Storytelling Centers position on the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court filing and the breaking of the contract with the National Storytelling Network. I have failed to find anyone who is willing to write an editorial on - [Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs by Willy Claflin](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/04/14/rapunzel-and-the-seven-dwarfs-by-willy-claflin/) - (This review contains plot spoilers) Sometimes a children’s picture book comes along that is destined to greatness, a children’s book that will redefine children’s books for the next generation, a book that every child should own - required reading in every college class on writing for children. This is not that book. This is the - [Tell to Win - Review](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/01/20/tell-to-win-review/) - Peter Guber, Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment Group, has been a force in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. He has told memorable stories in the films he personally produced or executive produced, including Rain Man, Batman, The Color Purple, Gorillas In The Mist, and Flashdance which have resonated with audiences all over - [Diane Edgecomb - Place Based Nature Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/04/01/diane-edgecomb-place-based-nature-storytelling/) - Storyteller Diane Edgecomb talk about the way of nature based storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Tim Ereneta - Bringing Storytelling to the Fringe.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/02/28/tim-ereneta-storytelling-fringe-festival/) - Tim Ereneta shares his thoughts on using oral narrative; old fashioned storytelling in a Fringe showcase. - [Mary Jo Huff - Early Literacy Begins with Rhythm Rhyme & Story Time.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/06/08/mary-jo-huff-early-literacy-storytelling/) - Mary Jo Huff seeks to use music, rhythm and rhyme to encourage literacy in school age children. - [Storytelling in The Street at Festivals and as Outdoor Theater and Storytelling With Magic.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/05/05/storytelling-street-magic/) - While I have performed in theaters, schools and cafe's storytelling venues, I commonly perform for people under trees, in fields and on corners. - [Sally Crandall, Historical Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/04/25/sally-crandall-historical-storytelling/) - Sally Crandall, speaks on how she develops her historical storytelling projects. - [Jan Andrews and Jennifer Cayley with The Power of Folk Tales in Children's Lives...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/04/14/folk-tales/) - Jan Andrews and Jennifer Cayley speak about the use and development of fairytales in the modern era. - [Jeff Gere - Making waves: A Thinking Bigger Blueprint with Television and Radio](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/04/13/jeff-gere-making-waves/) - Jeff Gere speaks about how storytelling artists, festival organizers and event producers can work with the press to create more successful events. - [La'Ron Williams on Supporting Peace and Social Justice through Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/04/07/laron-williams-supporting-peace-and-social-justice/) - La'Ron Williams speaks on social justice and the storytelling art form and how you can use storytelling to cross cultural bondry's. - [Storytelling in Schools with Jackie Baldwin and Kate Dudding](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/23/storytelling-in-schools/) - As storytellers this interview opens up one of the best kept secrets online to how you can find real evidence based proof that storytelling works in school. - [Diane Williams - Literacy Development and Storytelling in the classroom.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/09/diane-williams-literacy-development/) - Diane Williams speaks on the importance of storytelling and the development of literacy. - [Syd Lieberman - Telling your Family's Stories](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/03/syd-lieberman-telling-your-family-narrative/) - Syd Lieberman does an excellent job out lining how you can use your family's stories for source material for storytelling as a storyteller. - [Exploring the Podcasting Revolution.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/02/27/exploring-the-podcasting-revolution/) - Baba and Brother Wolf talk at length about how to create and run a podcast. - [Dianne Las Casas - Storytelling: A Safari into Literacy](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/02/05/dianne-las-casas-storytelling-a-literacy/) - Dianne de Las Casas speaks about storytelling and how it can be a safari into literacy - [Joyce Slater - Telling to Teenagers with Newborns.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/02/01/joyce-slater-telling-to-teenagers-with-newborns/) - Joyce Slater shares her story of telling stories with teens who are pregnant. - [Alex the Jester - Connecting Quickly through Physicality.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/01/25/alex-the-jester/) - Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #041 Alex Feldman[wp_eStore:product_id:62:end] for $2.23 Connecting Quickly (and Managing Behavior) through Physicality. Connecting Quickly (and Managing Behavior) through Physicality. When telling for young audiences, even the most brilliant story is vulnerable to young audiences if the situation is compromised, or your delivery is not ideal for the setting. - [Priscilla Howe - Making a living as a storyteller.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/01/14/priscilla-howe-making-a-living-as-a-storyteller/) - Priscilla Howe, professional storyteller, who had over two hundred gigs in the past 9 months will speak about creating a successful storytelling practice. - [PR- Brother Wolf to receive Oracle Award for work on the Art of Storytelling Show.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/04/28/brother-wolf-to-receive-oracle-award-for-work-on-podcast/) - The NSN gives the Oracle Award for Distinguished National Service to individuals who contribute in an exemplary manner on the national level. - [Bobby Norfolk - The Brain is Hard Wired for Stories](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/01/01/bobby-norfolk-the-brain-is-hard-wired-for-stories/) - Bobby Norfolk speaks about the amazing storytelling journey of his life. - [Michael J. Caduto - Stories About Giving and Receiving](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/12/10/michael-caduto-stories-about-giving-and-receiving/) - Micheal Cadteo who wrote Earth Tales and Keepers of the Earth speaks on how telling a story has a certain amount of response ability. - [Margaret Read MacDonald - Telling Across Language Barriers](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/12/06/margaret-read-macdonald/) - Margaret Read MacDonald speaks about how to tell stories across language barriers and cultures. - [Elizabeth Rose - Empowering Teachers to Use Storytelling in the Classroom:](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/11/24/elizabeth-rose-empowering-teachers-to-use-storytelling-in-the-classroom/) - Elizabeth Rose makes the case for why storytelling should be in a school setting. - [Thank-you for signing up.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2006/03/29/thankyousignup/) - I could not do it without your support. Every time somebody takes the time to sign-up and say YES! I want to be apart of this work I get really excited. In a few minutes, you will receive an email welcoming you to list. If you don't receive this email - you may have typed - [A Beginner’s Tale](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/03/29/a-beginner’s-tale/) - A description of storytelling performances in Germany. - [Tim Sheppard - The moment of impact - the timeless art of inspiration and presence.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/11/15/tim-sheppard-the-moment-of-impact/) - Tim Shepperd british storyteller speaks about how to focus your storytelling into razor sharp point that will reach your audience. - [Heather Forest - Sharing musical folktales with young listeners.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/11/08/heather-forest-sharing-musical-folktales/) - Heather Forest speaks about her website storyarts.org and how you cna use singing with storytelling to improve your ability as a storyteller. - [Mark Wagler - Reshaping Classrooms with Narrative Pedagogy](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/11/03/mark-wagler-narrative-pedagogy/) - Mark Wagler speaks on using narritive pedagogy and the art of mentoring to create a learning based culture in classrooms in ant school. - [K. Sean Buvala - Telling to Teenagers and Tweens.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/10/28/k-sean-buvala-telling-to-teenagers-and-tweens/) - Tired of the tin sound? Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #030 K. Sean Buvala [wp_eStore:product_id:51:end] for $2.23 Telling to teens and tweens. K. Sean Buvala writes My techniques to facilitate storytelling with adolescent boys. It might be difficult to understand the benefit of storytelling to adolescent boys if the unique nature and difference - [Fran Stallings talking about environmental storytelling...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/10/19/fran-stallings-environmental-storytelling/) - Fran Stallings, Oklahoma Storyteller, speaks about telling environmental stoires with out depressing your audience. - [Karen Czarnik - Conversation and songs for the timid singer.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/10/04/karen-czarnik-conversation-and-songs-for-the-timid-singer/) - Karen Czarnik, Michigan Storyteller, speaks about using singing and storytelling as a storyteller - [Rachel Hedman - Child Storytellers Speak Out: What They Wish Adults Knew](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/09/28/rachel-hedman-child-tellers-speak-out-what-they-wish-adults-knew/) - Rachel Hedman talks about how to work with younger folks on storytelling projects. - [Onawumi Jean Moss - How to create a Storytelling festival with multicultural goals.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/09/20/onawumi-jean-moss-building-multicultural-storytelling-festivals/) - Onawumi Jean Moss speaks on creating a multicultural storytelling festival on a college campus. - [Larry Johnson - Storytelling in Your Class and School Creates Leaders](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/09/12/larry-johnson-storytelling-in-your-class-and-school/) - Larry Johnson speaks about his many years using storytelling in school settings. - [Mary Margaret O'Connor - Digital Storytelling Online - Embracing the Future with iTales.com](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/09/05/mary-margaret-audio-stories-online/) - Mary Margaret O’Connor from iTales.com speaks about her efforts to create brand awareness on storytelling and sell stories online. - [Julie Mills - Building a successful storytelling festival at your library](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/09/01/northern-kentucky-storytelling-at-your-library/) - Julie Mills shares on organizing a successful storytelling festival in the Northern Kentucky Storytelling festival held at her in Library. - [Carolyn Franzini - Running a Storytelling Festival and How Storytellers Become Candidates for Telling at the Festival.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/27/cave-run-storytelling-festival-tips/) - Carolyn Franzini, spoke about how to run a succssful storytelling festiva. - [Steve Otto - Bringing Storytelling to New Communities.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/19/steve-otto-storytelling-in-new-communities/) - Steve Otto brings s new way and an easy voice to telling stories and organizing events in and out of the storytelling community. - [Victoria Burdick - Storytelling in Ceremony](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/10/storytelling-in-ceremony/) - Reverend Victoria Burdick, M. Div Hospice Chaplain has an amazing ability to express a wedding ceremony through story. - [Cristin Thomas - Exposing new audiences to storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/14/exposing-new-audiences-to-storytelling/) - Learn how to run a arts centered organization with a focus on storytelling. - [ETH-NOH-TEC - Your Highest Vision & The Nitty Gritty of Your Storyteling Practice](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/08/ethnohtec-your-highest-vision-of-storytelling/) - Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-yngojo are ETH-NOH-TEC a california based storytelling troupe. - [Ellen Munds - The A B C's of Running a Storytelling Festival.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/06/ellen-munds-running-storytelling-festival/) - Ellen Munds the head of storytelling arts is one of the few full time storytelling organizers in the country. - [Carol Birch - Talking about Copyright issues.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/07/23/carol-birch-copyright/) - Carol Birch talks about her experience working with copyright issues and storytelling. How do storytellers get permission to work with restricted material? - [Eric Wolf - Taking your storytelling business to the next level.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/03/taking-your-storytelling-business-to-the-next-level/) - Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #015 Eric James Wolf [wp_eStore:product_id:36:end] for $2.23 Going to the next level with your storytelling business. Each level of development that storytellers go through has it's pitfalls and limitations. How can we as storytellers avoid the pitfalls that have befallen those who gone before? In this discussion Eric - [Cynthia Changaris - Stories and Singing With Children](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/07/03/cynthia-changaris-stories-and-singing-with-children/) - Cynthia Changaris amazing musical storyteller shares with her two sisters how storytelling and singing can be use in concert with each other. - [Rick Carson - Telling scary stories to children](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/23/rick-carson-telling-scary-stories-to-children/) - Rick Carson spent his childhood listening to scary stories so he wouldn't leave the home after lights out and it worked. - [Bill Mckell - Building a Storytelling Festival from the Ground Up.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/20/bill-mckell-building-a-storytelling/) - Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #011 Bill McKell [wp_eStore:product_id:32:end] for $2.23 Founding a Festival from Scratch. Bill Mckell writes... Creating the Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival in Chillicothe has been an interesting journey. I guess it began when my wife and I started attending the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN when our daughters - [Kevin D. Cordi - Children Telling Stories by Giving Children a Voice](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/11/kevin-cordi-children-telling-stories/) - Press play to listen to Kevin Cordi speak on getting children to tell there own stories. - [Storytelling in Summer Camp Settings](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/05/storytelling-in-summer-camp-settings/) - Ellyce Cavanough, Kate Fox and ,Zay Gardner talk with Brother Wolf - Eric Wolf about storytelling in camp settings, - [Stephen Hollen - Improvisational storytelling with children.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/01/stephen-hollen-improvisational-storytelling/) - Stephen Hollen shares how to use improvisational storytelling with children. - [Jim Flanagan - Storytelling and Writing are Intertwined.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/05/16/jim-flanagan-storytelling-and-writing-are-intertwined/) - Jim Flanagan speaks about using oral storytellings to support the writing of students. - [Judith Black - The Dove and the Dragon: Binding Adult Objectives and Children's Needs in Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/05/15/judith-black-binding-adult-objectives-and-childrens-needs-in-storytelling/) - Judith Black speaks on how to balance the needs of adults with those of a child audience. - [Doug Lipman - Marketing Outside the Storytelling Community.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/05/09/doug-lipman-marketing-outside-the-storytelling-community/) - Doug Lipman speaks about marketing as an artist and how to build relationship with your audience on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Lyn Ford - Breaking into Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/24/lyn-ford-breaking-into-storytelling/) - Press Play to hear this interview on how to break into the storytelling festival circuit as a professional storyteller with Lyn Ford. - [Jonatha Wright - Cross Cultural Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/13/jonatha-wright-cross-cultural-storytelling/) - Jonatha Wright speaks on cross cultural storytelling and how we can effectively communicate across cultural borders. - [Manitonquat (Medicine Story) - The Power of Myth](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/23/interview-with-medicine-story/) - Manitonquat (Medicine Story) speaks on the Power and importance of myth in children's lives as an international storyteller. - [CD Review - Blarney](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/03/10/cd-review-blarney/) - Available from Yvonne Healy, 5193 King Road, Howell, MI 48843, Phone: 810-813-3000. Email: Stories@YHealy.com Order online from www.yhealy.com/products.html $14.00 (includes shipping & handling) Reviewed By Linda Goodman A citizen of two cultures, Irish and American, Yvonne Healy spoke both the Irish and English languages until she started elementary school. After that, Irish was her parents’ - [Romanian Storytelling Camp](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/02/19/romanian-storytelling-camp/) - An article by Romanian storyteller Mihaela Blaga on the - [PR - Proof that storytelling thrives as a living art in the 1st decade of the 21st Century.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/01/03/storytelling-thrives-as-a-living-art/) - World-wide listenership of the Art of Storytelling Show continues to climb with over 44,000 downloads in the second half of 2009. - [Jeff Gere's Tour of Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/05/12/southern-storytelling-jeff-gere/) - Storytelling tour of the south eastern United States by storyteller Jeff Gere in Spring of 2008. - [Antonio Rocha - Accessing the Language of the Body in Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2011/01/25/antonio-rocha-accessing-the-language-of-the-body-in-storytelling/) - Antonio Rocha is a mime and storyteller with years of experience using the body as a tool to tell stories and tell a story. - [Tim Tingle - The Historical Perspective of Native American Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/05/02/tim-tingle-native-american-storytelling/) - Tim Tingle talks as a choctaw native american how the Historical perspective of Native American Storytelling is always present in his life. - [David Gonzalez - Bringing Storytelling to Broadway. (Almost)](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/12/25/david-gonzalez-bringing-storytelling-to-broadway/) - David Gonzalez talks about the artists way and how he almost had a storytelling theatrical event on Broadway. - [Angela Lloyd - The Listening Way of the Storyteller.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/12/15/angela-lloyd-the-listening-way-of-the-storyteller/) - Press Play to hear Angela Lloyd talk about the Listening Way of the Storyteller on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Angela Lloyd writes: Eric Wolf and I met for this interview in the lobby of the Warner Center Marriot on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 7 AM. We were attending the bi-annual National - [Andy Offutt Irwin - Entertaining children with out boring the grownups out of their skull.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/01/20/andy-offutt-irwin-entertaining-children/) - Andy Offutt Irwin speaks about entertaining children with out boring the grownups out of their skull. - [Octavia Sexton - The Jack Story a Traditional Tale for Everyone.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/11/30/octavia-sexton-jack-story-traditional-tale/) - Octavia Sexton speaks on the Jack Story and how his Traditional Tale belongs to everyone. on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [The Secrets of the Storytelling Profession ](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/12/08/the-secrets-of-the-storytelling-profession/) - Over at the International Storytelling School I have been busy building a catalog of answers to the most interesting questions on the Art of Storytelling. Most of the answers are private, available only to people who join the International Storytelling School as audience members for a donation of a month. There donations have paid for - [Kathy Collins – Comedian as Storyteller - Storytelling as Comedy.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/10/29/kathy-collins-tita-comedian-as-storyteller/) - A discussion on Kathy Collins work as a Comedienne and Storyteller using her persona of Tita to tell stories about the Volcano Goddess of Hawaii. - [Sankofa, aka David A. Anderson - Historical Storytelling and Cultural Identity](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/11/07/sankofa-david-a-anderson-historical-storytelling-cultural-identity/) - Press Play to hear Sankofa, aka David A. Anderson speaks on Historical Storytelling and Cultural Identity on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. David A. Anderson/Sankofa In 2009, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture convened, at the Washington Mall, several members of the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) to - [Ruth Stotter - Working with Props (and string) in Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/08/25/ruth-stotter-working-with-props-in-storytelling/) - Press Play to hear Ruth Stotter speak on working with props in storytelling performances on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. (Link was broken NOW fixed - sorry about that.) Ruth Stotter Writes.... I love the idea that as a storyteller, you travel light. A "bag" of stories takes up no room and is - [Literacy the Old Fashioned Way with Joy...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/11/17/literacy-the-old-fashioned-way-with-joy/) - or Teaching Without Pressuring the Teacher to Teach or the Child to Learn Stories and songs are natural teachers and create natural paths to literacy. Stir a child’s imagination with stories, songs, and poems, and you feed the roots of learning. Once memorized, a single sentence from a piece of prose, a song, or a - [Memoirs of being a Honolulu Ghost Tour Guide with Lopaka Kapanui](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/09/ghost-tour-guide/) - Lopaka Kapanui speaks about his time working as a Honolulu Ghost Tour Guide. - [Jay O'Callahan - Discovering Storytelling With My Children.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/04/23/jay-ocallahan-story-telling-with-children/) - Jay O'Callahan speak about learning about Stories by telling to my Children on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Nothando Zulu - Participation in Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/01/10/nothando-zulu-participation-in-storytelling/) - I conversation with Nothando Zulu Black Storyteller from Minnesota talk about how to include students in storytelling. - [Limor Shiponi – Striding towards Storytelling Mastery](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/06/06/limor-shiponi-striding-towards-storytelling-mastery/) - Press Play to hear Brother Wolf speak with Limor Shiponi on striding towards storytelling mastery on the Art of Storytelling Show. Limor Shiponi writes... Mastery is an ambiguous word raising the impulse of ownership and recognition, resonating something standing apart while representing a form of wholeness. What is it about mastery and mastery in storytelling - [Rafe Martin - Zen and the Art of Spiritual Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/10/19/rafe-martin-zen-and-the-art-of-spiritual-storytelling/) - An important conversation on the use and abuse of stories to teach cultural and religious precepts in the Zen and for that manner any religious practice. - [Lloyd Arneach - A Cherokee Perspective on Native American Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/02/05/lloyd-arneach-a-cherokee-perspective-on-native-american-storytelling/) - Storyteller Lloyd Arneach is an enrolled member of the eastern cherokee nation located in Northern Carolina. - [Ben Nind - Storytelling is Essential to Community Health and Life. ](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/02/18/ben-nind-storytelling-is-essential-to-community-health-and-life/) - A honest discussion on the how the art of storytelling is essential for community health and wellness. - [11 Books that every Grade School Classroom should have to read aloud to children...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/10/15/11-books-that-every-grade-school-classroom-should-have-to-read-aloud-to-children/) - Recently I was asked again what books I recommend for a school age. They asked me for a detailed list of books hmmm What follows is the 11 anthologies that I would suggest for classroom use - These books are not just for teacher or students. I will return to a picture book selection next - [Victoria Burnett – Stories that Sing](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/10/06/victoria-burnett-stories-that-sing/) - Victoria Burnett shares on how you can use singing to support and grow your storytelling voice and stories - [The Gift and the Curse](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/08/29/the-gift-and-the-curse/) - Thinking about the application of storytelling to environmental problem solving... - [Katharine Hansen, PhD - A Storied Career Blog (Part B)](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/08/14/katharine-hansen-phd-a-storied-career-blog-part-b/) - This is the 2nd of two posts about her... to read the first go here.... Bio: Katharine (Kathy) Hansen, Ph.D., creative director and associate publisher of Quintessential Careers, is an educator, author, and blogger who provides content for Quintessential Careers, edits its newsletter QuintZine, and blogs about storytelling at A Storied Career. Kathy, who earned - [Laird Schaub The Application of Story to Group Facilitation and Community Living.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/08/07/laird-schaub-application-of-story-to-group-facilitation-community-living/) - Learn how to unlock the emotional barriers to succesful group facilitation and meeting process. - [Katharine Hansen - A Storied Career Blog (Part A)](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/07/08/katharine-hansen-a-storied-career-blog-part-a/) - Read Katharine (Kathy) Hansen, Ph.D as she answers questions on her practice and blog a A Storied Career. - [Fairytales Forever Storytelling Series - Six hours of Storytelling...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/04/19/fairytales-forever-storytelling-series-yellow-springs-ohio/) - Fairytales set into a continuos breathing story that is six hours long.... - [David Ambrose and the Beyond The Border International Storytelling Festival of Wales.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/05/24/david-ambrose-beyond-the-border-storytelling-festival/) - David Ambrose has been at the forefront of the storytelling revival in Wales as a promoter, a performer, and as Artistic Director of Beyond The Border Wales International Storytelling Festival . - [Brother Wolf: An Interview by Stephanie Benger](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/05/27/brother-wolf-interview-by-stephanie-benger/) - SB: When did you first start podcasting your show "The Art of Storytelling"? BW: I started that podcast in April of 2007. SB: And you’ve done over a hundred, haven’t you? BW: There are 103 online, with 17 more waiting to be uploaded. SB: And is it mostly an American audience? BW: I view the - [Michal Malinowski - The Storytelling Museum of Poland.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/12/16/michal-malinowski-storytelling-museum-poland/) - Listen in as we discuss Polish Storytelling and European Storytelling Movement. - [Christine Carlton and Jenni Cargill - 2 Australian Storytellers - Examining the Skeletons in the Cultural Closet.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/11/18/christine-carlton-jenni-cargill-australian-storytelling/) - A discussion of history and culture and how difficult it can be to find the truth and carry the torch of storytelling . - [Obituary for Brother Blue](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/11/05/obituary-for-brother-blue/) - Brother Blue, aka Hugh Morgan Hill, died peacefully at home on November 3, 2009 at the age of 88. An internationally renowned storyteller, mentor to hundreds, inspiration to thousands and beloved husband of Ruth Edmonds Hill, Brother Blue's life exemplified his passionate belief that telling and listening to stories changes the world. His stories have - [Elisa Pearmain - Teaching Forgiveness through storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/08/18/elisa-pearmain-storytelling-forgiveness/) - Elisa Pearmain speaks about teaching forgiveness through storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [The August House Book of Scary Stories: Spooky Tales for Telling Out Loud.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/08/03/book-of-scary-stories/) - A book review of The August House Book of Scary Stories: Spooky Tales for Telling Out Loud by Brother Wolf. - [Kevin Strauss's Environmental Storytelling Tips](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/07/28/kevin-strauss-environmental-storytelling/) - Kevin Strauss is well known for his work in schools as an environmental storyteller. - [Carol Mon - Applying Fairytales to Business.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/07/09/carol-mon-applying-fairytales-to-business/) - Carol Mon talks about how to translate fairytales for the modern corporate world. - [The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf show on an Ipod with storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling creating a complete storytelling education.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/06/17/storytelling-education/) - The show will be released on an Ipod with 85 hours of storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling in a complete storytelling education. - [Kim Weitkamp - Reaching Troubled Youth through Storytelling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/05/24/kim-weitkamp-troubled-youth-storytelling/) - Press Play to hear Kim Weitkamp speak about reaching troubled youth through storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Tired of the tin sound? Purchase a HQ Mp3 File of Interview #084 Kim Weitkamp [wp_eStore:product_id:105:end] for $2.23 Reaching Troubled Youth through Storytelling. Kim Weitkamp writes... For 15 years I saw first hand the - [The Art of Showmanship with Ben Sota of the Zany Umbrella Circus](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/05/18/showmanship-ben-sota-zany-umbrella-circus/) - Ben Sota who created the Zany Umbrella Circus discusses the art of showmanship and how to build a successful show. - [Should Storytelling Conferences be Professionally Recorded?](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/04/17/storytelling-conferences/) - A personal narrative on the importance of recording storytelling conferences for historical and national agenda's. - [Elaine Wynne on Healing Children with Stories.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/04/10/elaine-wynne-healing-children-with-stories/) - Elaine Wynne speaks on healing children with storytelling in hospital settings as a clinical psychologist on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/04/09/storytelling-moves-online/) - The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf podcast successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. "Storytellers can reach children in ways that other forms of education fail," says storyteller Eric Wolf. Mr. Wolf has - [Bill Lepp - How to Lie and not get Caught.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/03/04/bill-lepp-how-to-lie-and-not-get-caught/) - Bill Lepp speaks on becoming a professional liar, telling stories to children, tale tales and how to lie and not get caught. - [Loren Niemi - Honoring Elders and Apprentices.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/02/26/loren-niemi-honoring-elders-apprentices/) - Loren Niemi shares his life; honoring his elders in the storytelling community, being an apprentices and learning the art of mentoring as a storyteller. - [David Novak - Storyteller's Compass Using Narrative as Guide.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/02/24/david-novak-storytellers-compass/) - Understanding the best use of storytelling in guiding your life. - [Storytelling in the Video Age](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/01/22/storytelling-in-the-video-age/) - Leslie Slape writes about her attempts to create successful youtube videos of her stories. - [Storytelling and the Development of Ethical Behavior with Elizabeth Ellis](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/12/03/elizabeth-ellise-storytelling-and-ethical-behavior/) - Elizabeth Ellis writes empathy is essential for all ethical decision making. I have been talking about this for more than thirty years. - [Podcasting is the future of storytelling...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/11/20/podcasting-storytelling/) - Very few storytellers make it easy for potential clients to listen to their material online. Podcast is the way to do this. - [Grandaddy Junebug - Mitch Capel - Poetry and Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/11/01/grandaddy-junebug-mitch-capel-poetry-and-storytelling/) - Good storytelling is like poetry to your ears...good poetry is storytelling at it's best. Storytelling and poetry go together like hand in glove. - [Charlotte Blake Alston - Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/29/charlotte-blake-alston-breaking-barriers-through-storytelling/) - When I encountered storytelling, I saw it as a tool I could use; to get children to access, affirm, value and appreciate a new cultural perspective. - [7 reasons to Join the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf NING!](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/09/21/7-reasons-to-join-the-ning/) - A community of people dedicated to the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Dale Gilbert Jarvis - How to collect true scary stories for Halloween.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/09/12/how-to-collect-true-scary-stories-for-halloween/) - Canadian Storyteller Dale Gilbert Jarvis speaks about how he collects historical ghosts stories and converts them into usable material. - [The National Storytelling Conference of 2008 - Panel on the Future of Storytelling Online.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/09/09/storytelling-online/) - A discussion of how to use emerging technologies to get ahead in storytelling or working as a children's performer. - [Dovie Thomason - Building Young Adult Audiences:](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/06/02/dovie-thomason-building-young-adult-audiences/) - Where are the Young Adults in our Audiences? Dovie Thomason asks us and the storytelling movement and how can we include them here it the states? - [Four hours of magical storytelling in one night in one magnificent story.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/06/01/yellow-springs-storytelling-event/) - This Thursday evening on the 31st of July - Pass it On Kids, children's consignment shop located at 136 Dayton Street in Yellow Springs, Ohio will host four hours of the Fairytales Forever Saga as told by Brother Wolf in four acts at 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the evening. Story lovers are welcome - [Margaret Read MacDonald Reviews the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf podcast in Storytelling Magazine](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/18/margaret-read-macdonald-review-in-storytelling-magazine/) - Margaret Read MacDonald gives two thumbs up to the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show. - [HELP WANTED: Seeking Reviewers to break out Podcast and storytelling movement to main stream!](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/02/21/help-wanted-seeking-reviewers-to-break-out-podcast-and-storytelling-movement-for-main-stream/) - Seeking: Storytellers, storytelling lovers and storytelling organizers to help break out podcast into main stage presence bringing storytelling movement along with it. By having a high number of content rich reviews we seek to attract the attention of the iTunes staff and get this podcast featured in iTunes main directory boosting our downloads from 2000 - [A worldwide audience of listeners.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/12/04/a-worldwide-audience-of-listeners/) - Thank you to all of you who continue to recommend the podcast to their friends - If you like the work we are doing, please take a moment to recommend us to some one else. - [Register for Youth Storytelling Workshop in July](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/10/register/) - Sunday, July 1st Sunday, July 8th 1p.m. to 4p.m. We will be offering a workshop for youth ages 10 to 17 in storytelling. Youth who participate will have the opportunity to tell stories in the pre-show on the YSKP stage before Sense and Sensibility. $25 fee. Space is limited. Register through Brother Wolf's website: www.ericwolf.org/register - [How Storytelling will Save the World.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/29/how-storytelling-will-save-the-world/) - Once I was walking along a road and I had a long way to go. Billboards, advertising various fast food restaurants, new car dealerships and a brand of shampoo of which I had never heard, lined both sides of the road. I was thirsty and had no umbrella. The clouds began to gather and soon - [Teaching Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/27/teaching-storytelling/) - A Position Statement from the Committee on Storytelling in 1992. Once upon a time, oral storytelling ruled. It was the medium through which people learned their history, settled their arguments, and came to make sense of the phenomena of their world. Then along came the written word with its mysterious symbols. For a while, only - [The Sword](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/20/the-sword-for-people-ages-8-to-65-and-older/) - The man stood at the edge of the dark. The night's creatures were silent; the cave depths mute. Unmoving in thought he stood, silent in prayer. His golden armor catching the moon light, a beacon to the night. A sword was held before him. Naked and new it's blade was sharp unmarked and untested by - [Thank You for Joining the Local Events Alert List](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/29/thankyou/) - In a few minutes, you will receive an email welcoming you to the Miami Valley Storytelling Alert Email List. This email will ask you to confirm your subscription. The reason for this is to prevent anyone else from signing up your email address with out your permission. If you don't receive this email then there - [Look](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/20/look-a-story-for-chiildren-ages-6-to-10/) - The snow had fallen all along the street where we lived. A white blanket had covered the earth while we slept. My four year old brother ran up ahead of me towards the front step of our neighbor's house, his yellow scarf flying behind him as he ran. "Wait up," I yelled, "wait for me." - [Frankie Loves Peanuts](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/03/20/frankie-loves-peanuts/) - (A story for kids ages six to ten.) Once upon a time there lived an elephant named Frankie. Frankie lived in a zoo; not one of those modern zoos that you may have been to, but an old zoo with tired buildings and cracked sidewalks. You would think that this would make Frankie a very - [Launching Applied Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/09/01/launching-applied-storytelling/) - Today I am proud to share with you my new project – Applied Storytelling a seven minute weekly podcast examining every aspect of the application of storytelling in life, business and culture. Any listener is welcome to suggest a question that I (Eric Wolf) will endeavor to answer to the best of my ability. Any - [Get the Inside Track on Storytelling...](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/06/get-the-inside-track-on-storytelling/) - Would you like to be a part of a storytelling conference call that supports you in your use of storytelling? If so, then enter your name and email address and you will receive personal invitations to participate in The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Conference call or anything else about the show... Name: Email:Share - [Anne Glover on Finding Your Authentic Voice in Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/09/03/anne-glover-authentic-voice-storytelling/) - Anne Glover speaks about how we as storytellers can find are authentic voice when in our storytelling techniques. - [Doug Elliot - Sharing the Passion of Nature through Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/09/16/doug-elliot-storytelling/) - An amazing conversation on how we can use passion to lead children or adults into connection with the natural world. - [Teaching Students Skills for Telling.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/12/04/teaching-students-skills-for-telling/) - Written by Gail N. Herman c. 2009 Nowhere in the profession of theatre arts is the phrase, "A willing suspension of disbelief" more necessary than in the telling of tall tales and lies (better known as whoppers). Each member of the audience has to be willing expend the effort to create in their mind's eye - [A Statement of Artistic Purpose](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/01/31/a-statement-of-purpose/) - What is Art and how does it relate to storytelling and dyslexia - [PR - Kevin Cordi's video, "Chicken in the Library" wins "Storytelling Video of the Year."](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/02/17/kevin-cordi-video-storytelling/) - A Press Release on how Kevin Cordi won the storytelling video contest on the storytelling with children NING site. - [A Smaller Voice Can Make A Loud Sound by Kevin Cordi](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/07/a-smaller-voice-can-make-a-loud-sound/) - Kevin Cordi has organized tellabration for over nine years. - [Tall Tale Event Rescheduled as RAIN DATE: Sunday - July 8th at 7PM.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/05/26/this-week-and-next-is-shaping-up-to-be-a-great-week-in-storytelling-here-in-yellow-springs/) - 1) See the Best Liars of Yellow Springs! On Thursday, July 5th local storytelling professionals and amateurs will compete for the prize of a Ham Sandwich and a golden shovel in the first ever Yellow Springs Liars Contest. Contestants include Brother Wolf, Harold Wright, Lisa Homes, Carolion Grailbear, Henry Cruise and Shane Dickey. The contest - [Coaching Youth Storytellers by Kevin Cordi](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/06/09/coaching-youth-storytellers/) - Kevin Cordi writes says you do not have to be a Professional Storyteller to coach a student. - [David Epley - On the Power and Responsibility of Comedy: My lil'l Soapbox](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/18/david-epley-comedy-and-storytelling/) - David B. Epley speaks about comedy and how to use your instincts to make your material funny and engaging on the fly or planning ahead with a script. - [Talking about humor with Buck P Creacy.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/05/10/humorist-storytelling-buck-creacy/) - Humorist Buck P Creacy explains his simple system for being funny if you have the willingness to but your heat into it. - [Donna Washington - The Anatomy of a Ghost Story](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/10/donna-washington-the-anatomy-of-a-ghost-story/) - Donna Washington writes "Why do kids love ghost stories? I asked my eleven year old son this question..." - [Literacy and Storytelling in the 21st Century with Michael D. McCarty](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/19/literacy-and-storytelling-michael-d-mccarty/) - A critical task for Storytelling is combating illiteracy. - ["Scary Stories are good for your children," says host of the Art of Storytelling Show.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/10/25/“scary-stories-are-good-for-your-children”-says-host-of-the-art-of-storytelling-show/) - Scary Stories are good for your children. - [Winter and Spring of 2008 Schedule of Guests Released](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/12/05/winter-and-spring-of-2008-schedule-of-guests/) - For Immediate Release Press Release Friday, November 30, 2007 Contact: Eric James Wolf Phone: 937-767-8696 The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Podcast and Blog enters it's second year. This Podcast is a national conversation from all perspectives on the profession of "storytelling" recorded as a conference call on Tuesdays at 8:00pm. We serve all - [Thomas Freeze - Why tell Children Scary Ghost Stories?](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/09/19/children-ghost-stories/) - Thomas Freeze - I have collected both true ghost stories and authoring original fiction mysteries. Kids love storytelling and kids really love ghost stories! - [Speaking out in Defense of Scary Stories on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/10/25/speaking-out-in-defense-of-scary-stories-on-the-art-of-storytelling-with-children-show/) - Brother Wolf is available for print, radio and television interviews to defend the use of the scary Halloween stories in the oral tradition with children. - [Connie Regan-Blake A History of the National Storytelling Festival](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/12/13/connie-regan-blake-national-storytelling-festival/) - Connie Regan-Blake speaks about her involvement with the development of the History of the National Storytelling Festival - [Ed Stivender - the 5 Fool Proof Rules for Successful Storytelling](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/04/21/ed-stivender-successful-storytelling/) - Ed Stivender speak on the 5 Fool proof Rules for Successful Storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Baba Jamal Koram on the Power of Story](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/06/29/baba-jamal-koram-story/) - Baba Jamal Koram speaks the responsibility of being a storytelling on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Art of Storytelling 101st Anniversary Episode.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/04/21/art-of-storytelling-101st-anniversary-episode/) - Press Play to hear Brother Wolf takes questions from his audience on the Art of Storytelling Show on how to work with Audiences This is 2 of 3 shows commemorating the 100th Anniversary episode of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show. This Episode is podcast in 128 bit rate - this higher bit - [Art of Storytelling Show iPhone Application Released!](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/06/15/art-of-storytelling-show-iphone-application-released/) - Art of Storytelling Show iPhone Application Released by Brother Wolf Storytelilng - [The Top 10 Storytelling Blogs of 2009](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/03/05/the-top-10-storytelling-blogs-of-2009/) - A list of the best storytelling blogs of 2009 - according to storyteller Brother Wolf. - [Gail Herman - Building a Student Storytelling Festival.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/12/07/student-storytelling-festival-gail-herma/) - An hour long interview on the how to organize a Tall Tales Festival at a school or a community near you. - [Last Words of an African Griot - Sotigui Kouyate](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/05/19/sotigui-kouyate-african-griot/) - The best part of this report is half way in... but worth watching... Here is quote from the man in 1993... Do you feel you’re carrying a message from Africa? Let’s be modest. Africa is vast, and it would be pretentious to speak in its name. I’m fighting the battle with words because I’m a - [Art of Storytelling 102nd Anniversary Episode.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/05/06/art-of-storytelling-102-anniversary-episode/) - Brother Wolf answers questions on being a professional storyteller. - [Art of Storytelling 100th Anniversary Special.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/03/31/art-of-storytelling-100th-anniversary-episode/) - Press Play to hear Brother Wolf takes questions from his audience on the Art of Storytelling Show on the future, current health and past history of the podcast. This is 1 of 3 shows commemorating the 100th Anniversary episode of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show. Each of the people asking questions on - [PR - Learn to Lie like a Pro with the Host of the Art of Storytelling Show.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/03/30/learn-to-lie-like-a-pro-with-the-host-of-the-art-of-storytelling-show/) - A successful tale tall or lie uses five storytelling techniques. - [Using the Google Story Tool](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/04/15/using-the-google-story-tool/) - Can you tell a story in seven lines - I took the challenge tell me what you think? My interest here is how we as artists can use this tool to represent our ideas and vision. One of Googles media reps invited me to work on this tool and in all fairness and honesty I - [Emil Wolfgang - Carrying the Pacific Island Storytelling Culture Forward.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/03/09/emil-wolfgang-pacific-island-storytelling-culture/) - Press Play to hear Emil Wolfgang speaks on Carrying the Pacific Island Storytelling Culture Forward on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. Emil Wolgang spoke at length on the role that storytelling can play in pre-industrial culture in the island culture of the pacific. Using stories as both a way of sharing knowledge of - [Esyllt Harker - Stories out of Welsh History and Land of Wales.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/10/20/welsh-history-stories-wales/) - Hear Esyllt Harker speak on stories out of Welsh History and land of Wales. on the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf. - [Story Lab X - Bringing the Storytelling Community to the People via Video.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2010/03/18/story-lab-x-video-storytelling-community/) - Storytelling Video is entering it's golden age - thank god i have avoided it so far. - [Join a Future Show Live as a Listener!](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/07/09/join-a-future-show-live-as-a-listener/) - Would you like to be a part of a storytelling conference call that supports you in your use of storytelling? If so, then enter your name and email address and you will receive personal invitations to participate in The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Conference call or anything else about the show... 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For the last 3 months we have been running over six thousands downloads a month Currently listeners are in over 104 countries world wide. The average released episodes has 1000 listeners with 26,000 downloads since June 1st. Thank-you for all of those who have - [Zen and the Art of Storytelling Video Series](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2009/08/29/zen-and-the-art-of-storytelling-video-series/) - Watch Eric Wolf talk about how to be the best Storyteller you can be through this youtube video series. - [Mark Morey - The Art of Mentoring](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/03/22/mark-morey-the-art-of-mentoring/) - Mark Morey lays out the Art of Mentoring uses storytelling to help children grow up. - [World Wide Downloads for the Podcast](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2008/01/24/84/) - This will be my last world map - I have recently switched hosted to switchpod and they do not seem to play nicely with my tracking provider podtrac. Just to be really be mean they don't provide tracking abilities half as nice as this either. The sad reality being that I will no longer be - [On forming a Storytelling Guild or Work Study Group.](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/12/05/on-forming-a-storytelling-guild-or-workingstudy-group/) - Yellow Springs Tale Spinners speak about how to effectively run a storytelling guild that supports the development of excellent storytellers. - [World Wide Audience of the Podcast](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/08/03/world-wide-audience-of-the-podcast/) - Thank you to all of you who continue to recommended the podcast to their friends - If you like the work we are doing please take a moment to recommend us to some one else. - [Article in the Washington Post](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/2007/04/13/article-in-the-washington-post/) - If you are interested in exploring the way we in America allow others to define our cultural values and agendas you have to... 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I specialize in telling the true-life adventures of my relatives who fought for what they believed. - [Jacob Alkire, Union](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/about/intro-to-civil-war-stories/jacob-alkire-union/) - Jacob Alkire soldier of the 36th Ohio Volunteer infantryi in the Union Army. "We are engaged in a great debate between those who believe that they have the freedom to live off the slavery of others and those that believe that no man can enjoy his liberty while others live in slavery." Jacob C. 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Your students will learn the basic concepts of self-preservation known - [Za Legal Stuff](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/past-guests/za-legal-stuff/) - We welcome you to our site. We ask that you review these Terms of Use, which are intended to constitute a binding license agreement that conditions your use of this site ("Agreement"). We have tried to avoid unnecessary legal verbiage. Our goal is to protect our rights in order to provide you with access to - [Fairy Tales Forever](https://www.artofstorytellingshow.com/about/intro-to-fairy-tales-forever/) - A Fairy Tale for Modern Children. Fairytales Forever are for modern adults and their children. These stories are designed to directly examine the core issues that we as modern people face every day. Each story teaches important skills and values that children need to learn as they grow up in our modern world. 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