Deconstructing Aesop’s Fables with Jon Wilkins

Jon Wilkins
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A lighthearted look at Aesop’s fables and what they mean in today’s world. As a social experiment, I started narrating fables using a Facebook page and Youtube channel to share. This venture has since turned into a multifaceted project and this podcast breaks down the stories.

  1. 11/06/2020

    Deconstructing The Fox and the Crow by Aesop - Episode 15

    Some people get things done through the manipulation of others. Who needs to learn a lesson? Is it the person manipulating or the victim that can learn to avoid manipulation? Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times.

    9 min

  2. 11/01/2020 · BONUS

    Halloween Special: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat

    Halloween Special: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat

    28 min
  3. Deconstructing The Wolf and the House Dog - Episode 14

    10/30/2020

    Deconstructing The Wolf and the House Dog - Episode 14

    There is so much to say about liberty, especially days before a monumental election. There is a wolf and there is a dog each with conflicting ideals.  Nobody gets hurt in this one but there sure is some shaming. here are a lot of versions of this fable. The one that the library of Congress chose to share makes you think. Well, it made me think, and then I made it this week's fable. Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times.

    14 min

  4. 10/23/2020

    Deconstructing The Falconer and the Partridge

    Before we go any further, do you know what a Falconer is? You will soon and there are 300 of them around somewhere. That is a very small percentage of people. This episode is full of suspense.  Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times.

    9 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Saturday October 24th at 12:50 EST/10:50 MST we are live

    Tune into Deconstructing and Aesop’s Fables live at the 130th boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak region virtual telethon. The show is all day from 9:00am - 5:00pm here http://www.boysandgirlsclubtelethon.com

    1 min

  6. 10/16/2020

    Deconstructing The Lion and an Ass by Aesop - Episode 12

    This one is a thinker for the election season. Everyone counts but not treated equally. Is it ok for a leader and/or lion to determine that you aren't good enough to listen to when complaining? Aesop taught a lot of lessons and this one seems to teach intolerance of those you find lesser than yourself.  Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times. Hopefully, the new ones contain less murder.

    9 min

  7. 10/09/2020

    Deconstructing Two Travelers and a Bear by Aesop - Episode 11

    Aesop leads one to believe that if you fight an impossible fight together you are better than a person looking to survive. This lesson would be better taught if someone actually got hurt.   Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times. Hopefully, the new ones contain less murder.

    9 min

  8. 09/30/2020

    Deconstructing The Man and the Satyr by Aesop - Episode 10

    Are you familiar with the Satyr? This fable matches a man up with a goat/horse hybrid creature. After a few days, it is clear to the Satyr why the can’t live together. Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook.  Find Aesop's Fables before they are deconstructed on Facebook. There is also a project on HITRECORD where you can write your own fable, provide artwork, and music to bring these stories into modern times. Hopefully, the new ones contain less murder.

    11 min
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A lighthearted look at Aesop’s fables and what they mean in today’s world. As a social experiment, I started narrating fables using a Facebook page and Youtube channel to share. This venture has since turned into a multifaceted project and this podcast breaks down the stories.

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