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Good Stories Podcast

Jody Gabrielson and Stephen Keck

Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let"s go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!

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E28 - War in Heaven by the Oddest Inkling: Charles...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Come join our Patreon family: https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcastMurder mystery meets the Holy Grail -- and it's sitting quietly in a box in a little English parish church. In this episode, we dive into War in Heaven, Charles Williams’s haunting and brilliant novel about the struggle between good and evil over the most sacred relic of Christendom: the Holy Grail. First published in 1930, this story weaves together theology, suspense, literature, faith, metaphysics and a murder mystery on the

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52:03

BONUS Interview: Introducing David, Our EP

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/12

Meet Our Executive Producer -- David Gabrielson, EPIn this special episode, while Stevie's out of town, I sit down with my favorite David -- who helps make this podcast happen. He may not be a big reader himself, but his support for books, history, and storytelling helps shape this show.Learn a little bit about his love of jiu jitsu, his memories of the The Velveteen Rabbit, and why he believes stories—whether from history or childhood classics—matter more than ever.

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Bonus Short: A Crusades Primer

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/08

I’ve said before that Stephen is the kind of guy you can prompt at random — for instance, “Tell me everything you know about the First Crusade. Go!” — and somehow, he can actually do it. I (Jody) really envy his memory and his knack for retaining details.In these bonus episodes, I want to showcase Stephen’s gift for diving deep into complex historical events, weaving the stories together, and sharing them in a way that helps all of us learn something new.Here’s a bite-sized introduction to the

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113:02

E25 - The Princess and the Goblin by 'The Teacher'...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Check out our Patreon and join us for free: https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcastToday's story is a journey deep into the mountains of George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin, a beautiful fairytale full of good lessons and good humor for us all. This story has enchanted readers for generations — and it’s easy to see why.The Princess Irene lives in her lonely castle, perched halfway up a mountain. In the story, she meets a miner boy named Curdie as well as sneaky goblins, who live deep

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160:06

E24 - Watership Down: A Tale of Adventure,...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Join our Patreon to find all episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodStoriesPodcastIn this episode, we journey through the unexpected "world building" epic of Watership Down, where rabbits aren’t just rabbits—they’re leaders, prophets, storytellers, and survivors. At the heart of the tale is Hazel, an unlikely leader whose strength lies not in brute force, but in empathy, trust, and quiet courage. Along the way, we explore the deep importance of storytelling in the rabbits’

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E23 - Shakespeare and The Tempest

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Want to support us? Join our Patreon today: patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcastWe're talking about the Bard today -- the one and only Shakespeare -- and his exciting drama The Tempest -- a story of shipwreck, sorcery, and second chances. We also talk a bit about Shakespeare’s genius overall—his impressive body of work, the characters that still breathe on stage and page, and the words and phrases he invented that we still use today.Whether you’ve read every play or just met Prospero today, we hope you

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97:03

E22 - Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/11

Come check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodStoriesPodcastIn today's episode we visit a curious little island where words and language are more important to the people than technology and modern conveniences. But strange consequences follow when the revered alphabet starts falling to the ground, one tile at a time. We follow Ella, her family, and her neighbors on a playful yet poignant word-picture through censorship, creativity, and the power of expression. Expect wit, wordplay,

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E21 - Beowulf: Epic Hero and King

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/05

In this dive into the epic poem Beowulf, we explore the clash of monsters and men. With the translated combination of prose and poetry, this poem tells of the strongest of warriors - who grapples bare-handed with man-eating monsters - and wins! And follows it up with a fire-breathing dragon!There's a wonderful history to this poem from the middle ages and we talk through some of the literary tools used (ever heard of a kenning?!) and some key Old English themes; like the impermanence of life and the

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108:40

E20 - Captains Courageous: A Coming of Age Story by...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/29

This episode is on Rudyard Kipling’s Captains Courageous. When spoiled rich boy Harvey Cheyne falls overboard from a luxury liner, he's saved by chance and hauled onto a fishing schooner. He is then plunged into a world that doesn't care about his wealth—only his willingness to work and learn. As we follow Harvey’s journey, we talk about what it takes to grow from a boy into a man—not through lectures or privileges, but through hard physical work, learning from those around you, and the quiet,

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E19 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/22

This one is for Vanessa and Heidi!! In this episode, we journey through the cosmic pages of A Wrinkle in Time, where a brilliant but awkward teen named Meg Murry teams up with her younger brother Charles Wallace and new friend Calvin O'Keefe to search for their missing father across space and time. With the help of some eccentric celestial beings—Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who—they discover the wonders of the tesseract, a wrinkle in time that lets them leap across the universe. As they

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110:11

E18 - A Medievalist at Heart: CS Lewis and the...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Step into the medieval imagination with us as we explore C.S. Lewis’s final academic work, The Discarded Image. In this episode, we gently guide you through the layered, harmonious worldview of the Middle Ages—not as a dark, primitive time, but as a rich and ordered vision of the universe.Lewis doesn’t ask us to agree with the medieval model of the cosmos—he invites us to understand it. And in doing so, he offers a beautiful shift in perspective: that the past, with all its differences, can still

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E17 - The Scarlet Pimpernel by the Baroness Orczy

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Step into the intriguing plot of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Set during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution, it's an exciting tale of daring disguises, secret identities, and quiet heroism. But beyond the adventure and suspense lies a deeper story—of a marriage strained by silence, of love tested by secrets, and an ache of not knowing how to speak the truth. In this episode, we explore not just the disguised rescuer at the heart of the tale, but also the quiet tensions between husband and wife,

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E16 - At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/28

This story – At the Back of the North Wind -- is full of strange beauty and wonder. It’s both a novel and fairytale by the great storyteller, George MacDonald. We get to learn from a little boy named Diamond and a kind but mysterious lady named North Wind. Through their experiences as they get to know one another, we too can find new layers of meaning about our world and how goodness and grief blend together. This is a quiet book but deep with layers of meaning that go beyond mere words.

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E15 - Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are hired to keep a man safe from a legendary family curse on the bleak moors of southwest England. They investigate a chilling tale -- a monstrous hound said to haunt the Baskerville family across the centuries. In this episode, Watson keeps a wary eye on Sir Henry, the last Baskerville heir, while Holmes uncovers unsettling clues in the shadows. The hound only ever leaves footprints but its howls echo through the fog, and a silent figure watches from afar. A

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E14 - Walter Mitty in 3 Flavors: The Quintessential...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this episode we talk about the unforgettable stories of Walter Mitty -- in all its forms. We take a look at James Thurber’s original short story that's full of sharp humor; Danny Kaye’s imaginative 1947 adventure; then Ben Stiller’s visually beautiful and emotionally layered 2013 movie. Each one tells a different kind of story about a daydreaming-man named Walter Mitty, but they all circle around the same question: what happens when imagination bumps up against real life?All kinds of fun names

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E13 - Ender’s Game: Winning the Unwinnable War

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Meet Ender Wiggin – born to save humanity. In this episode, we talk about the compelling, high-stakes world of Ender’s Game.Written in the 1980s but looking ahead to Earth's future, this is a story of war games, manipulation, strategy, leadership, and love.Come learn about Battle School and the blurred line between games and reality. Join us as we unpack the manipulation and moral dilemmas at the heart of Orson Scott Card’s sci-fi classic.Want to learn more about the Good Stories Podcast? Check out

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E12 - All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Step into the charming world of James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small! In this episode, we explore the heartwarming tales of a country vet in the 1930s Yorkshire Dales. This book is full of humor, compassion, and unforgettable characters—both human and animal. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Herriot for the first time, join us as we share some of our favorite moments! We’ll talk about Siegfried Farnon, James’ eccentric but brilliant boss; Arthur, a large and expressive cat who

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E11 - The Hero/Villain of Ancient Greece – Who Was...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Any history lovers out there? In this episode, we dive into the wild life of Alcibiades—Ancient Athens' most charming troublemaker. From his privileged childhood under the guidance of Socrates to his bold (and sometimes reckless) moves in the Peloponnesian War, Alcibiades flipped loyalties more than once and helped shape the fate of empires like Athens, Sparta and Persia, along the way. Was he a genius, a traitor, or both? It’s a good story from history—full of glory, scandal, and strategy.

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E10 - A Hobbit's Tale - And Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Tolkien reading day is tomorrow -- March 25th!!And to celebrate the author as well as our 10th episode, we are walking through Middle Earth side-by-side with Bilbo Baggins -- in the wonderful adventure of The Hobbit. It's a classic hero's journey with a flavor all its own!Bilbo encounters a wizard, dwarves, trolls, elves, goblins, a shape-shifter along with a dragon! He riddles his way through danger and learns his own skills as a rather trustworthy thief. Whether you've read it before or you're

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E9 - Mary Poppins: She's Totally a Time Lord

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Join us as we explore the Mary Poppins books, which differ quite a bit from the movies, as Jane and Michael experience even wilder adventures. There are some of the same magical nanny vibes but turns out Mary has a whole lot in common with Dr Who!She blows in on the East wind to help the Banks family, bringing both magic and some strict rules to the household. Our favorite chapters include stories about delicious gingerbread and painting the skies with stars as well as a red cow who can dance the

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