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Blue Planet Stories

Podcast about people, places, and the culture that connects them. We interview emerging and established authors and read their pieces on air. We release Blue Planet Stories every Sunday morning. www.blueplanetstories.com

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52:34

Stories: Kate Brennan. Signs in the Ceiling Tiles

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2024/12/01

Today we speak with Kate Brennan. Kate is a humor writer, artist, educator and creator. Her work appeared in numerous publications including McSweeney’s, Slackjaw, and others.She holds an MFA from the University of Virginia. She writes and produces plays and musicals many of which were finalists and semi-finalists for national awards. See below the comprehensive list of Kates many accomplishments.Kate is a designated LinkLater teacher. When she is not teaching others she instructs yoga and practices

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47:01

Stories: Morgana K Sylvana. Walking All the Way to...

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2024/11/24

Today we speak with Morgana Sylvana. She is a writer, poet, and a musician from the United Kingdom.Morgana is a neurodivergent (ADHD/Autistic) writer, neurodiversity advocate, country-dwelling semi-hermit and former nomad. She is a published poet and the author of “The Wild Wandering Arc: A Journey through Van life, Nature & Love” and “Wild Motherhood: Tending the Fire of your Creative Spirit.”We interview Morgana and read her story “Walking All the Way to West Wales.”From the show:“…it was really

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61:00

Stories: Jesse Wilson. The True Meaning of Rest.

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2024/11/17

Today we speak with Jesse Wilson. He is a storyteller, writer, speaker and a poet from the United Kingdom. His mission is to inspire people to find their purpose and live healthier, happier lives.For the last twenty years, in his professional life, he has worked as a consultant, trainer and mentor with one of the world’s leading software companies where he wrestles with the complexities of computers and humans.Today we are reading his essay, and we interview Jesse and discuss his views on humanity,

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40:13

Stories: Richard Feldmann. I am a Cartoonist.

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2024/11/03

Today, we speak with Richard Feldmann, a cartoonist whose work appeared in The New Yorker and other publications. We dive into the world of cartooning and the business of it during our discussion.Richard grew up in New Jersey, lived in Princeton and New York City. He spent twenty years working on Wall Street, but as he says, he eventually came to his senses and focused on work with non-profits and on building his business - Cartoon Arbor Studio.Richard currently lives in Ellsworth, Maine, near

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50:51

Stories: Walter Rhein. Chasing Two Olympians up an...

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2024/10/27

Today we speak with Walter Rhein. Walter is a full-time writer, traveler and amateur athlete.After college, he lived in Peru for 10 years, writing and editing for publications there. He moved back to his home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and re-immersed into the world of cross-country skiing.He writes about the Birkebeiner - the biggest North American ski race which attracts athletes from all over the world - in his book “Beyond Birkie Fever.” He writes about the race and his experience with it.His

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53:44

Stories: Mario Lopez Goicoechea. The Flautist.

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2024/10/20

Today we speak with Mario Lopez Goicoechea and read his story the Flautist.Mario was born in Cuba, lived and studied in Havana through the University then emigrated to London, where he has lived for twenty seven years.Mario is a writer, teacher, a linguist and a cycling instructor. His book “Cuban, Immigrant, and Londoner” was published in 2021 and you can find it where books are sold.From the show:“…I'm Cuban by birth and upbringing as well. I was born in Havana and met my now my ex-wife many, many

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53:06

Stories: Carol Canter. Biking the Canadian Rockies.

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2024/10/13

Today we speak with Carol Canter, a travel writer from Oakland California, and read her story Biking in the Canadian Rockies.Carol has written award-winning travel articles that have made the off-beat and exotic accessible to readers for nearly five decades, on topics like Jazz Clubs in Tokyo, Truffles in Dordogne, Cruising the Nile, and Biking the Canadian Rockies. She has reviewed children’s music for Parenting magazine, delved into Health Care in Cuba for NurseWeek and covered the Hawaiian

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45:40

Stories: Sanne Brun. The Unfiltered Reality of Camper...

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2024/09/29

We speak with Sanne Brun. Sanne is a traveler, writer and translator. She has been living in a camper van, exploring beautiful places around the UK, and sharing her experiences on Medium through personal stories. She writes about life lessons she learns on the road, about her experiences as a full-time female solo van-lifer, and about how she stays healthy in the van. With a strong passion for Mandarin Chinese, she spent a year studying at a university in China and holds a degree in Chinese Studies

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50:27

Stories: Gentry Bronson. My Life Was Changed by a...

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2024/09/22

Today, we speak with Gentry Bronson. He is a writer and musician living in New Orleans. He began his musical life as a classical pianist winning competitions and awards during his teenage years.As a young adult he followed grunge, punk, rock and EDM and lived where the music was, including Seattle, Prague, and a host of other places.He soon launched his own musical career and released records with his band the Night Watchmen. He also produced solo records, toured Europe seven times, and performed

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40:34

Stories: Michael Maceira. Leaving New York City After...

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2024/09/15

Michael is a husband, father, and high school English teacher. And at the base of his being, beneath the flint that sparks his life, is the soul of a writer.Michael grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he created memories with his family and enjoyed the city to its fullest. After building a family of his own, he made the difficult decision to leave the city and move to Texas.Michael’s love for sci-fi, Biggie Smalls, and his family is large and he dreams of being a best selling author one day.“…The minute

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43:09

Stephanie Wilson. Am I Glad I Was Born? What Kind of...

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2024/09/08

Stephanie is a neurodiversity coach by day, and wrangles with words by night. She also puts comics to her stories that look at this magical hodgepodge called life.Stephanie was born in Germany where her dad was stationed before his two tours in Vietnam. She grew up in PA where she fell in love with the outdoors. Her adolescence was spent in NJ where she sang Bruce Springsteen songs with the rest of the state. Stephanie went to undergrad in CA, grad school in NYC, lived for a year in Turkey, and

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61:30

Stories: Chip Walter. The American West - Riding...

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2024/09/01

Today we speak with Chip Walter. Chip began his career in televisions news. He was one of the original CNN employees, launching the company and later becoming its bureau chief. He worked on PBS documentaries, including Planet Earth and other titles.Chip authored five mainstream science books, including co-authoring a book with William Shatner. His latest book ‘Doppelganger’ was released in 2024. It is a techno thriller and available where books are sold.In today’s podcast we talk to Chip about his

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45:47

Stories: Sally Prag. Without Living Through Darkness,...

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2024/08/25

Today we speak with Sally Prag. She is a writer from Devon, England focusing on creative non-fiction and poetry.Sally is an editor for Memoirist and Age of Empathy publications where she works with established and emerging authors.She is also an entrepreneur, mother, musician, and a nature lover. Today we interview Sally and read her story Without Living Through Darkness How Could We Appreciate the Light.You can find her stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@sallypragFrom the show:“…It's just a

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41:15

Stories: Matthew David Nelson. Life Lessons from a...

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2024/08/18

Matthew David Nelson is a travel photographer and writer from Des Moines, Iowa. He is an advocate for sustainable travel and citizen diplomacy, he has undertaken projects in ten countries, primarily in the Western Balkans, India, and Nepal.Matthew’s work has been published in National Geographic Traveller Magazine, Resonate (Norway), and Get Lost! (AU), among others. His photographs have appeared in exhibitions and shows in Athens, Greece, and Prishtina, Kosovo. He is also a freelance contributor

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45:40

Stories: Doug Brown. There is No Such Thing as a...

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2024/08/11

Today with speak with Doug Brown. Doug is a writer in Asheville, North Carolina, his beloved home of many years.Doug began his career as a preschool teacher but now teaches adults on how to be better at their work. He has written for magazines and trade publications, as well as ghostwritten multiple works.Doug is the author of Walker Percy Loves You and Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life, a memoir on grief.Today, we interview the author and read his story: There is No Such Thing as a Mountain.From

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35:42

Stories: Andy Lammers. Is This Why We Travel?...

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2024/08/04

Today we talk with Andy Lammers. He is a writer, a middle school teacher, an athlete, a traveler, and a basketball coach.Andy lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his family. He writes essays on diverse topics, inspired by the things around him.We interview Andy and read his contemplative piece: Is This Why We Travel? Volcano’s and Viking Winds - ramblings and wondering in Iceland.The piece was published in Scribe, and Andy extends a special thanks to Thomas Gaudex, the editor and publisher of the

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48:30

Stories: Brad Yonaka. The Monkey Hunter.

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2024/07/28

Today we speak with Brad Yonaka. He is a geologist who has traveled to over 140 countries for work and pleasure. He is a prolific writer who writes about his experiences around the world.He also conducts numismatics research for auction houses and he published a book on the topic - Variety Guide to the Silver and Copper Coinage of the Mexico City Mint 1732 - 1771.As he grows older, Brad says, he has little interest in “settling down” and plans to continue traveling with his family as long as he

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36:08

Stories: Erika Burkhalter. Finding Permanence in...

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2024/07/21

Today we speak with Erika Burkhalter and read her story, ‘Finding Permanence In Impermanence at the LaConte Glacier, Alaska.’Erika holds a masters degree in neuro-psychology, and another masters in Eastern Philosophy. She taught eastern philosophy, and she taught yoga for twenty plus years.Erika lives in Orange County, California, focuses on photography and writing, and travels around the world.From the show:“…And I remember one day when I was in the fourth grade, I came home and my dad had a yellow

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46:16

Stories: Geo Snelling. To Saipan From Saipan

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2024/07/14

Today we speak with Geo Snelling. Geo lives in New Zealand with his family. He works at the confluence of art and software engineering in the visual effects industry. He is a traveler and a writer in his spare time.He began his career working for an economic consulting company, and traveled to over 65 remote countries collecting economic data.We interview Geo and read his story To Saipan, From Saipan, set in the time of his extensive travels.The story is about travel, diving and curious twists of

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Stories: Egor Korneev. Whales or Lobstermen: Lobster...

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2024/07/07

We are back to talking with guest authors next week, but this week we are reading Egor’s story and talk about how it happened.From the show:…So we went to a bar one night to have a little dinner, and we were sitting down next to this guy, and we started chatting with him a little bit and discovered he was a lobsterman, Joe the Lobsterman.…putting words on paper recalled the memories in my head and also launched this entire train of thought and thinking about the conservation struggle and the plight

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