Tales From the Singing Porch

And then, the floorboards fell asleep. The night and its party, both nearly over—and only two friends remain. We return to the Singing Porch to finish our season. Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written by Joe Blanchard. Performed by Olivia Pryor, Ruby Gibson, and Joe Blanchard. Scoring is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Thanks for being here.  You're welcome back anytime.  Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 21: Malachi is a simple kid—he just wants to be a part of a team. But when new feelings threaten the friendships that Malachi cares most about and the treehouse where he feels most at home, he makes a choice he can’t undo. CW: bullying Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The Tomorrow Club underscoring is written and performed by Ruby Gibson, additional voices provided by Brandon Acosta, Harry Echtman, Casey Wells, and Ezrie Torres. Our intro and outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 20: When Henry turns ten years old, he tries to run away. But when he climbs into his suitcase and finds a treehouse, Henry meets two friends that will change his life forever. CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard.  The Tomorrow Club underscoring is written and performed by Ruby Gibson, Our Intro and outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 19: In an aging and angry world, there was a Factory that never stopped working. When two girls fall in love whispering to each other through the pipes, they begin to dream of something more. CW: tight spaces, heights Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The voice of Autumn is Ruby Gibson, and the Voice of Delilah is Olivia Pryor. Our intro and outro music, as well as additional scoring is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok    

Floorboard 18: There once lived a simple Fisherman with three sons. As the boys grow up and dream of more than what their father can give them, life pushes each son in an unexpected direction. CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Additional voices by Peter Hume and Deidre Driessen. Our Intro and outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 17: Gary, the lonely Lighthouse Keeper, is visited by a creature that offers him a mysterious gift—and an even stranger request. Gary’s choice will define the rest of his life—be that long, or short. CW: brief gore, entomophobia  Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Additional sounds for this story recorded by Geoff Niessink. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 16: When Thea Burrow invites a new boy into her legendary family dinner, she finds there isn’t a chair for him. But for Thea Burrow, that just won’t do. CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our intro and outro music, as well as additional scoring is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Additional Voices for this episode are from The Potluck Collective. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok  

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Floorboard 15: In a field full of wildflowers, a Blade of grass falls in love with a Bee. But as the Blade grows, it finds that love is not always kind. CW: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music, as well as additional scoring is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

Floorboard 14: Young Klaus Apero knows that it is going to be a hard winter for his little village. Then, the Salesman knocks on the Apero’s door to sell them something they cannot refuse.   CW: firearms, violence Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.  Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The Salesman score is written and performed by Jack Morsovillo, and the Salesman song is by Maya and Ellen Reter and Joe Blanchard. Additional voices from the Potluck Collective. Our art is by Megan Lenane. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok