Tales From the Singing Porch

Talefolk Productions

Tales From the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast. Let yourself be whisked away to worlds full of adventure and joy in these bite-sized stories full of heart. The Singing Porch will make sure you always safely return home. Go to talefolk.com to learn more.

  1. 10/31/2025

    "Do You Have a Moment?" - A Halloween Short

    “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

    2 min

  2. 06/16/2025

    A Fable Sprite, Foreclosed: Voices From the Porch

    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

    11 min

  3. 06/02/2025

    The Stone's Shade: Voices From the Porch

    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

    9 min

  4. 05/19/2025

    George and the Pup: Voices From the Porch

    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

    11 min

  5. 05/14/2025

    Voices From the Porch: a Prologue

    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

    2 min

  6. 10/28/2024

    The House of Sickness

    Floorboard #7. Maeve’s father was a toymaker. After his passing, Maeve is left in a silent house—surrounded by memories of him. As she learns to remember, the house comes alive. However, Maeve’s own memories may be the hardest to face. Content Warnings: death of a parent, discussions of grief and illness 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 & outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

    13 min

  7. 10/21/2024

    The Needletwig Ballet

    Floorboard #6. Aaron likes plants more than he likes people. When he meets two magical plant-creatures, he follows them to a place where the music is wild and roots grow deep. Beware… outsiders are most unwelcome. Content Warnings: child endangerment 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 & outro music, as well as additional scoring is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

    16 min

  8. 10/14/2024

    The Girl and the Moon

    Floorboard #5. A lonely girl plays piano each night, and begins to fall in love with the moon. But when the moon falls in love with her, the whole world changes…and the girl must decide what her happiness is worth. Content Warnings: Natural disasters 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 & outro music is by Samuel Perlman, and our art is by Megan Lenane. Episode Transcript Support our work on Ko-Fi Instagram Tiktok

    12 min
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Tales From the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast. Let yourself be whisked away to worlds full of adventure and joy in these bite-sized stories full of heart. The Singing Porch will make sure you always safely return home. Go to talefolk.com to learn more.

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  • Creator
    Talefolk Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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