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

"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?!?

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