Tales From the Singing Porch

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  Sunrise: An Epilogue 02.09.2026 3min

  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
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  The Tomorrow Club, Part 2 31.08.2026 12min

  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
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  The Tomorrow Club 24.08.2026 13min

  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
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  Of Autumn and Delilah 17.08.2026 13min

  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    
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  The Fisherman and His Sons 10.08.2026 13min

  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
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  The Lighthouse Keeper 03.08.2026 17min

  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
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  An Extra Seat 27.07.2026 13min

  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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  Trailer Drop! Introducing: G.O.B.L.I.N.S 29.06.2026 2min

  Hello, Dear Porch Listener! We are hard at work getting the second act of our season ready to return July 27th, but until then, we wanted to make sure you were listening to G.O.B.L.I.N.S! Check out their trailer here, and get connected below. Instagram Spotify Apple Podcasts
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  The Blade and the Bee 22.06.2026 12min

  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
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  The Salesman 15.06.2026 19min

  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
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  The Day Martha Started Knitting 08.06.2026 12min

  Floorboard 13: On the first day that Martha started knitting, no one had a clue what she was doing. But as she kept on knitting and knitting away, she ignites something that changes the world forever.   CW: mention of death 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. Special thanks to the lovely Marthas, Carmens, and Deloreses in our lives. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  The Wreck of the SS Steadfast 01.06.2026 17min

  Floorboard 12: Lena is a young sailor with something to prove. To make her mark, she sails out to the mysterious wreck of the S.S. Steadfast on the last fair day of November—only to find that the gales of November have come early.   CW: thalassophobia, child endangerment 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. 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
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  The Night of the Purple Moon 25.05.2026 13min

  Floorboard 11: When the formerly deceased Clarence Constant wakes up under a Purple Moon, he knows he only has one night to find the love of his life. Two undead lovers collide together for one last joyful dance.     CW: implied homophobia and transphobia 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 from Brandon Acosta, Ruby Gibson, Mitchell Maguire, Olivia Pryor, Maya Reter, Max Volpert, and Casey Wells. Special Thanks to our character consultant, Symon Winsor. Created under a Creative Commons 4.0 license. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  Season 2 - The Porch Outside the Party, a Prologue 18.05.2026 4min

  Welcome to Season 2, dear listener!  A couple hours before sunrise, in the gentlest part of the night, there was the lazy-raucous laughter of a party that had gone on all night. We return to the Singing Porch for a prologue, where the Porch Outside the Party is almost ready to sing. Gee—I wonder what stories will be told on a night as beautiful as this? 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. Additional voices provided in this episode by Ruby Gibson. 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
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  FEED DROP: (Un)Likeminded, Flesh and Bone 13.05.2026 30min

  (Un)Likeminded FEED DROP: As we gear up for Season 2 of the Singing Porch to begin on Monday, May 18th, take a listen to Episode 1 of August Year Round’s sci-fi anthology podcast, (Un)Likeminded. “Two beings—one of flesh and one of iron—find themselves trapped in a torturous transfer of humanity and consciousness.” Content Warnings: body horror, descriptions of violence, blood Check out more about (Un)Likeminded here! Spotify | Apple Podcasts Website
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  "Do You Have a Moment?" - A Halloween Short 31.10.2025 2min

  “Do You Have a Moment?” was the 2nd place winner of Silver Sound’s Winter 2025 48 hour sonic dash Competition. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, composition and music production by Samuel Perlman, script and performance by Joe Blanchard.   Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  A Fable Sprite, Foreclosed: Voices From the Porch 16.06.2025 11min

  Floorboard #10. Wending is a Fable Sprite, a creature that lives and breathes creativity. But with her author stuck at an unfulfilling desk job, her magic fails. Wending and her family must take action—before it’s too late. Thank you for listening to the conclusion of our 3-episode mini-series, Voices From the Porch. But don’t you worry! Season 2 is on its way to you, coming 2026. Thanks for being here! Content Warnings: 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 Bennett Petersen. Additional voices by Joe Blanchard, Laney Yoo, and Scott Hanada. Our intro & outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane.   Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  The Stone's Shade: Voices From the Porch 02.06.2025 9min

  Floorboard #9. Everyone who’s anyone on the islands knows—never take rocks from the beach. But when Kawika finds a stone that is truly strange…he simply can’t resist. Content Warnings: children in danger  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 Scott Hanada. Additional wildlife field recordings in this episode recorded by Dylan Blanchard. Our intro & outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  George and the Pup: Voices From the Porch 19.05.2025 11min

  Floorboard #8. George’s father has always said: Leave your heart at home—better to feel sorry, and stay safe. When George finds a creature in the woods, he discovers that it’s not always that simple. Content Warnings: Gore, harm to animals, harm to children 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 Laney Yoo. Our intro & outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok
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  Voices From the Porch: a Prologue 14.05.2025 1min

  There are more stories to be told... and more voices to tell them. Welcome back to the Singing Porch for a new mini-series, Voices From the Porch. This series will feature three floorboard stories written and performed by guest storytellers. So stay a while! You’re welcome anytime. Content warnings: none Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. This episode was designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard, Laney Yoo, Scott Hanada, and Bennett Petersen. Our intro and outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok