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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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12:51

A Tale From A Nobody Who's Really A Most Important...

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2026/10/05

Do you ever feel like a nobody? It's easy to feel like we don't matter in this vast world, but the truth is, every single one of us is a somebody with immense personal worth.In this episode of The Story Ark, we welcome back a friend of the show and Utah Storytelling Guild member, Wayne Kartchner. Wayne is here to remind us that it is perfectly okay to be a "nobody" trying something new, and why you have to be willing to be bad at something before you can ever be good.From learning to play the piano

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41:43

BONUS: Story Ark Below Decks - Guardian Angels and...

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2026/09/28

What if your ancestors were actually your guardian angels? Can a guardian angel possess somebody to bring you a comforting message? Join Kenny Mears and his guest Keen Arcayan today as they discuss the nature of Guardian Angels in their own beliefs as Latter-day Saints or "Mormons" as well as some of the Catholic ideas of Guardian Angels.

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20:58

SPECIAL: The Sardinian Snow White, Barbaredda and the...

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2026/09/21

You've heard the story of Snow White before, but have you ever heard the Sardinian equivalent? Told for the first time ever in the English language, this is the story of Barbaredda and the Burdock Giants, translated recently by our host, Kenny Mears.Barbaredda is a girl raised by goats after her mother died and her father went to prison. She has 12 bandit brothers who disappeared to the north the day she was born. So, Barbaredda sets out on a quest to find her brothers, encountering a sampling of

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17:01

Sybil Ludington's Ride and Other Revoltionary War...

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2026/08/31

We've all heard the story of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, but did you know he wasn't the only person to have a desperate ride of warning during the Revolutionary War? Join us today as we explore three other awesome stories from the American Revolution of both men and women who risked their lives to warn their fellow Americans of the coming British.Find Laurie Allen:Utah Storytelling Guild: utahstorytellingguild.websiteStorytours: storytours.comConnect with The Story Ark, available wherever you

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27:21

Luck Can Be Found In A Stick and Other Luck Tales

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2026/08/17

Luck is a remarkably elusive thing. Some people seem to be abounding in luck, while other people struggle to find it. Join us today as we take a look at some delightful luck tales.Join professional storyteller Randel McGee as he takes on the persona of Hans Christen Andersen and makes a paper-cutting as he tells the story of Luck Can Be Found In A Stick, the tale of a poor woodturner who finds his fortune in an unexpected place!Relive our very first episode with a re-telling of our very first story,

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31:12

Little Gentleman and Other Rabble Rouser Stories

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2026/08/03

Young men are a staple of storytelling, often causing trouble wherever they go. Today we have three such stories of young men who raised absolute hell wherever they went.First, we have Jeff Driggs with a retelling from the book Penrod, entitled Little Gentleman, where a young man despises being called a "Little Gentleman" and shows people just how troublesome he can be.Next, we have the story Pistirincheddu, an Sardinian story just recently translated into English by our host, Kenny Mears, where a

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23:56

What A Dinner We Had by Rachel Macdonald and other...

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2026/07/20

Pioneer stories are a valuable part of Utah heritage, and they are full of stories of miracles in the tough environment in the mid 1800's. Today we get to take a special look at three stories of miracles and pioneers. First we have What A Dinner We Had, by storyteller Rachel Macdonald, a true story of her pioneer ancestors who had dinner provided through a subtle miracle. We then have the story of the Bodily family, who traveled from South Africa to Utah and experienced a miraculous blessing for

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71:11

America 250th Special, Stories of the Real America

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2026/07/04

What do you think of when you think of the United States of America? Do you think of rough riding cowboys rolling across the West? Or do you imaging the strong military men and women who have defended freedom since the Revolutionary War? Perhaps you think of monstrous cryptids like Bigfoot, Mothman, and UFO's hiding out in the vast wilderness of America. Whatever you imagine, America is all of these and more. Join us as we explore three classic aspects of the American identity through story, our

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8:34

The Lost Map of the Elkhorn Silver Mine and Other...

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2026/06/22

The Western United States has long been home to gold, silver, and other mines, so it's no surprise that legends of lost mines have emerged over the last several centuries. Join us as we explore several of these legends based in Utah, as well as a delightful "lost mine" story by friend of the show, Jeff Driggs. This is one set of Western legends you won't want to miss!Visit Jeff with the Utah Storytelling Guild at www.utahstorytellingguild.websiteConnect with The Story Ark, available wherever you

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19:20

The Proof Is In The Skillet | The Red Cord | Eros and...

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2026/05/25

Love can be a complicated, messy thing, and nobody knows that more than Mary Louise Hughes. Her early courtship and marriage with her husband was full of hilarious and often embarrassing events, and she shares it all in her original story, The Proof is in the Skillet.Stay tuned as we also share a couple of older stories of messy love, the ancient Chinese story of The Red Cord and the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche's messy love story.Want to hire Mary to come tell a story? Contact Mary Louise Hughes

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11:30

SPECIAL: Tales From The United States' UFO Encounters...

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2026/05/11

The U.S. Government has been tracking UFO reports since the 1940's, and on May 8th, 2026, many of those reports were released to the public. Join your captain Kenny Mears as he takes you on a trip through a sampling of stories found in these new files. Whether you believe in aliens or not, today is sure to be a fun trip through the bizarre and sometimes dangerous world of the UFO sightings the government takes seriously.Want to read the reports yourself? Check out the sources at

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22:32

One Stubborn Cuss | Butch Cassidy, Principled Outlaw...

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2026/04/27

Cowboys are the iconic figure of America, with their grit, determination, and wild ways. Today we have the stories of three cowboys who held true to principles, whether they were (or weren't) on the right side of the law. Hear storyteller Rachel MacDonald as she shares the true story of her ancestor, Art Lee, also known as "One Stubborn Cuss," a cowboy from the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century who used his grit and determination to learn to walk after tragedy, quit drinking, and

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13:03

Rapunzel | The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter | Perseus

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2026/04/13

Kidnapped princesses and princesses in exile are incredibly common in world folklore, you can't throw a stone without hitting one. Today we have three stories lined up for you, the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, told by Analesha Mann (with some backup from her sisters Arielle and Kylee,) The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a Japanese folklore classic, and the birth of Perseus, the classic Greek hero and slayer of the gorgon Medusa. Join us for an explorative journey through the fascinating world of exiled

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1:35

BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT: The Story Ark Will Return April 6th!

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2026/03/16

The Story Ark Podcast will be on break for the rest of March 2026. Things have been crazy over here at Food For Thought Audio, and even we need a break every now and then. Our host Kenny meters is double majoring in and has been dealing with a lot of personal trials lately, so even our dear captain needs a break.The Story Ark Podcast will return April 6th, so stay tuned, listen back to our old episodes, and get ready for some new and exciting stories and storytellers!

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10:06

Grimm's Fairy Tales: Godfather Death

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2026/03/02

The Grimms have a lot of classic fairy tales, but you haven't heard this one before! Join us as we hear Godfather Death, a lost classic of a Grimm Fairy Tale all about death and the consequences of trying to cheat it. Told by long time friend of the show Laurie Allen, this story is sure to become a new favorite fairy tale!Find Laurie Allen:Utah Storytelling Guild: utahstorytellingguild.websiteStorytours: storytours.comConnect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts!Facebook:

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4:29

The Cook's Revenge - A Cowboy Poem.

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2026/02/23

Cowboy Poetry is a delightful storytelling tradition, and today's sample is no exception. Join the talented Annie Eastmond as she shared a hilarious cowboy poem about a cowboy cook's revenge on the cowboys who always grumble about their meals...Check out Harvest Home! https://harvesthomemusic.com/Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcastInstagram:

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10:34

President's Day Special: A Dramatic Reading of George...

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2026/02/16

Few stories have captured the vision of America's future and need for unity than the story of George Washington's vision at Valley Forge. This story, written originally in 1861, almost a century AFTER the Revolutionary War, quickly became a part of the stories told about the war and the divine promise of America. Here enjoy our very own Kenny Mears as he shares a dramatic reading of this beloved story, which reminds us now as well as when it was first published, of the need to be unified as a

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9:50

Little Red Cap or Little Red Riding Hood

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2026/02/09

Everyone knows the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood, but have you ever heard the original version, Little Red Cap? Join young storytellers Kylee, Arielle, and Analesha as they work together to tell the original Grimm fairy tale, right from the source! This classic story and these adorable storytellers are bound to touch your heart and remind you why you fell in love with stories in the first place. Enjoy!Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts!Facebook:

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7:46

The Boy Who Drew Cats

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2026/02/02

Could your artistic talents save your life? That's just what we're exploring in today's episode of The Story Ark as we dive into the story of The Boy Who Drew Cats, a classic Japanese folk tale. Join long-time friend of the show Laurie Allen as she spins us this Japanese myth. Trust us, you won't want to miss it. And if you want to see this story performed, head on over to YouTube where we have a YouTube exclusive video version! We hope you enjoy!Find Laurie Allen:Utah Storytelling Guild:

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8:16

BONUS: Is EPIC: The Musical A GOOD Adaptation Of The...

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2026/01/26

Is EPIC: The Musical a faithful retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey, or does it stray too far from the source material? In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the world of Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ viral musical phenomenon to determine if it’s truly a "good" adaptation. As a fan of the series since the Underworld Saga, I’m exploring the intersection of Greek mythology, musical theater, and storytelling. We break down the adaptation through three specific lenses:- Uniqueness vs. Fidelity: How do the plot

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