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The Story Ark Podcast

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All aboard the Story Ark! Join Captain Kenny Mears as he takes you on a curated voyage through stories told by storytellers from all over the world. From river rafting misadventures to praying bears and unknown fairy tales, these stories are bound to delight and leave you laughing, crying, or just plain inspired!The Story Ark releases every Monday. The Story Ark is a production of Food For Thought Audio. For more content and information on this and other shows, be sure to follow us on social media

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Best Stories of 2025 Special

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/12/29

A very special voyage as we celebrate the best stories of 2025! This episode is a curated collection of eight stories that captured the hearts and funny bones of our listeners—and our crew—throughout our very first year.We’ve designed this journey to take you through the full spectrum of human emotion, alternating between hilarious antics and deeply heartwarming personal narratives, before closing with two legendary spooky tales for the brave at heart.What’s in the Hold for Today’s Voyage:Funny

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9:37

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Christmas Cowboy Poetry With The...

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Saddle up for a holiday special like no other as Captain Kenny Mears welcomes Harvest Home, also known as Annie and Dan Eastmond, to the studio for the first time.In this festive episode, we’re blending the spirit of the season with the grit and humor of the Old West through the art of Cowboy Christmas Poetry. Annie Eastmond, president of the Salt Lake Valley’s Olympus Chapter of the Utah Storytelling Guild, delivers a hilarious and family-friendly rendition of Jeff Carson’s "The Year the Reindeer

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17:20

Finding Christmas On Candy Cane Lane

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Celebrate the Christmas season with a powerful true story that embodies the spirit of service, love, and light.Storyteller Elizabeth Gibson shares the deeply moving personal narrative of "Finding Christmas On Candy Cane Lane" detailing her years-long friendship with Mary Ann and Corrine in Los Angeles. She paints a picture of devotion, as she and her roommate sought to bring happiness to the mother-daughter duo who had spent much of their lives homeless and struggled with severe personal

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10:38

Jack Frost Catches A Summer

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears officially kicks off the Christmas season with a creative and humorous take on a classic holiday character: Jack Frost!This episode features an original story by our friend, veteran storyteller Ginger Parkinson, titled "Jack Frost Caught a Summer." Have you ever wondered how Santa depends on the winter sprite? Find out what happens when Jack Frost catches the worst ailment a winter being can contract: a "summer"!Listen in as a sunburned Jack, clad in

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4:20

The Three Little Pigs

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears kicks off this special episode by debuting the podcast's brand new studio setup (be sure to check out the video on YouTube!). To celebrate, he's joined by his incredible cousins, Arielle, Kylee, and Analesha, who share a fun rendition of a timeless classic.Join this energetic trio as they bring new life to "The Three Little Pigs." Hear the familiar tale of the three siblings who venture out to build homes—one of sticks, one of straw, and one of

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7:41

Advice To Solve The World's Problems

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Captain Kenny Mears sets the perfect tone for Thanksgiving week with a dose of hilarious, unsolicited advice from the older generation.Friend of the show, Wayne Kartchner, joins us once more to share his ingenious (and completely absurd) methods for saving time and solving the world's biggest problems—all before he's due for a nap!In this episode, Wayne tackles issues from the personal to the global with his signature dry wit:Time Management Secrets: Discover how avoiding vanity (and hair care!) can

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7:41

The Devil's Nuraghe

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears takes you on an unprecedented journey to the Italian island of Sardegna (Sardinia), a land steeped in ancient myth and mysterious ruins. The landscape is dotted with thousands of prehistoric tower structures known as Nuraghi, inspiring countless local legends—most of which have never been translated into English.In a special world premiere performance, Captain Kenny Mears shares his own translation of a Sardinian folk tale: "The Devil's

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10:40

The Emporer's New Clothes

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for one of the most enduring stories in literature: Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." This classic tale offers a timeless lesson about pride, self-deception, and the courage to speak the truth.Join storyteller Laurie Allen as she shares this beloved narrative. The Emperor is a good ruler but is obsessed with his wardrobe. When two cunning tailors arrive, claiming they can weave a fabric visible only to the truly wise and noble, the Emperor is

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9:35

The Most Expensive Baby Blanket Ever Bought

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Set a course for the delightful, and often chaotic, world of children's spontaneity. As parents and siblings know, kids bring a random flair to every social situation, leading to endless, entertaining stories!In this hilarious personal narrative, professional storyteller Madeline Rollins shares a tale about her older sister, Elise. Madeline opens by joking that older siblings exist to provide material for the wise, and Elise—a notoriously curious child with a flair for the "what if"—is prime

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17:20

The Beast of Bladen County

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/10/27

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violent animal deaths and may be disturbing to listeners sensitive to stories involving the death of dogs and livestock. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears continues our spooky season journey by diving into the world of cryptids and unexplained animal slaughters. For decades, legends of bizarre killings—animals drained entirely of blood or violently ripped apart—have sparked theories ranging

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6:47

The Lady In White

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Captain Kenny Mears continues spooky season with a journey back to the Old West, a time of great hardship that birthed legends and ghost stories alike.This episode features storyteller Laurie Allen as she shares a chilling and heartwarming Western legend: "The Lady in White."Set against the backdrop of pioneer trails and barter-based trading posts, the story follows an honest post owner named Hank. His routine is disrupted when a silent, distressed woman in a long white dress appears for three

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8:15

Kissed By A Ghost

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for the paranormal, exploring the universal desire to be remembered fondly—even by those beyond the veil.Join storyteller L. Aloysia Adkins as she recounts her fascinating experiences with the Downtown Logan Ghost Tours in Utah, a town with a rich history of underground tunnels and polygamist lore. Aloysia shares the eerie tale of a haunted old bank building, where a ghostly caretaker of the burnt-down Thatcher Opera House still lingers, and vault doors mysteriously

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14:57

The Haunted Dolls

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Captain Kenny Mears kicks off spooky season with a journey into one of the oldest and creepiest figures in history: dolls. These uncanny approximations of humanity have been the subject of chilling stories for millennia, and today, they're getting the spotlight!Join storyteller Julie Barnson for a deep dive into her personal phobia of dolls. Julie shares the childhood fears instilled by classic TV like The Twilight Zone ("Talking Tina") and The Midnight Gallery. You'll hear about her mother's

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24:02

Leopard and Other Snakes

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears dives into the world of unconventional pets. We've talked about dogs, cats, and even chickens, but this episode introduces a different kind of companion: the snake! 🐍Friend of the show L. Aloysia Adkins is back to share her extraordinary journey from being terrified of snakes as a child to embracing them as beloved pets and even emotional support animals. Kenny recounts his surprise when Aloysia arrived at the studio with Leopard, her ball python,

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7:24

Fairy Tale ADU's

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for a uniquely creative and humorous take on a modern issue. In this episode, storyteller Wayne Kartchner uses classic fairy tales to pitch a solution to the affordable housing crisis: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).Wayne, a self-proclaimed expert, presents a series of "slides" (which you'll have to imagine) showing how iconic fairy tale homes can be brilliant ADU models. From a shoe apartment rented to a widow with many children (from

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24:23

Growing Up Different

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for a deeply personal and powerful story about finding your place in the world. Many of us feel like we don't quite fit in, and today's storyteller, Rhonda "Honey" Duval, knows this feeling all too well. With a unique background of Navajo (Diné) and African American ancestry, Honey shares her journey of navigating identity and belonging.In this episode, Honey recounts her teenage years, marked by a difficult experience with racism and

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14:58

Medusa

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for ancient Greece to explore the enduring power and relevance of Greek mythology. From the pages of Percy Jackson to the halls of the Parthenon, these myths are more than just stories; they are timeless guides to the human condition.Join Stephanie Rollheiser, a professional actress, writer, and storyteller, as she shares a classic, yet often misunderstood, myth. Stephanie delves into the tragic story of Medusa, a beautiful young maiden

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16:25

Baba Yaga and Chicken House

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears dives into the world of Slavic mythology and one of its most iconic figures: the terrifying Baba Yaga. Known for her iron teeth, her long nose, and her peculiar, walking Chicken House, this witch has haunted folklore for centuries.But what if the children she hunts aren't so helpless? In this original story by storyteller Ginger Parkinson, the traditional tale gets a clever, humorous twist. You'll hear how the children of a small village, tired of

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14:36

The Old Man Who Lived In A Boot

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for the heartwarming tradition of telling bedtime stories to connect with our kids. In this episode, we're honored to feature a story straight from a mother's heart.Join storyteller Celeste Teal Larkin as she shares a beautiful, original tale she created for her own baby. Celeste, a talented singer of opera and musical theater, was drawn to the intimate power of oral storytelling after performing at the Redstone Highland Games. Inspired

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9:40

The Old Woman and the Tengu

The Story Ark Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Welcome aboard the Story Ark! Captain Kenny Mears embarks on a journey into the rich world of Japanese mythology. This week, we're introduced to the Tengu, a classic trickster demon known for its a mix of human and avian features.Join our friend, professional storyteller Lora Schmidt, as she shares a captivating folktale about an old woman who faces a Tengu. When the huge, snarling demon arrives at her tiny house during a storm, the old woman uses her wits and a bit of uncommon courage to outsmart

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