Kinship Tales

Kinship Tales Studios
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Kinship Tales is an immersive audio journey through the extraordinary stories of everyday life. Kelly and Bryan — a married duo and former teachers — blend ambient soundscapes recorded on location with in-depth interviews, capturing the Pacific Northwest and the people who call it home. From banjo builders and lifelong dancers to street festivals and protest songs, every episode starts from the same belief: everyone has a story worth telling, and the way we tell it shapes how we connect. New stories arrive when they're ready; the archive is always open.

  1. 08/15/2025

    Exploration as Resistance | S4 | E1

    The wait is over! Episode 1 of Season 4 is officially here, thank you for your patience. We think this tale of stars, sand, and whales is worth the wait. Listen to be inspired and enlivened, like a hug for your ears. 3 Thank you to the following artists for their music: Voyageur Bradford Nyght Sun Village The Dinahs Lane King Virgil Arles Judah Earl Silk Fusion Joy Ike Evan Honer Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  2. Season 4 Trailer

    True Adventure | S4 Teaser

    Hello all you KT Heads! We have missed you all and are excited to be releasing a new episode soon. Thank you for staying with us, we can't wait to share our next season with all of you. Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  3. 12/20/2024

    The Election’s Over. Now What? Time to Stop Yelling at Your TV | S3 | E7

    What if the real fallout of this election season isn’t just political division—but a crisis of connection? In this episode of Kinship Tales, we dig into the hidden cost of our fractured world: loneliness. Declared a public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is as harmful to our health as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Americans now spend 20% less time with loved ones than two decades ago, and trust in one another has plummeted from 45% in 1972 to just 30% in 2016. But here’s the twist: the antidote to this isolation might be something surprisingly simple—hobbies. To find out, we hit the streets of Bainbridge, Washington, to ask people a bold question: Could hobbies be the key to fighting loneliness? And here’s the kicker: Should the government subsidize them? With insights from the Surgeon General’s 2023 report and sociologist Allison Pugh’s research on "connective labor," we uncover how hobbies—those small, joyful pastimes—are quietly helping people reconnect in a disconnected world. Tune in for bold ideas and a fresh perspective on what it will take to rebuild our social fabric. Sources: Surgeon General’s 2023 Report on LonelinessAllison Pugh, The Last Human Job: The Value of Emotional Labor in an Automated WorldGive us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  4. 07/31/2024

    Pride on The Ridge, Again! | Part 2 | S3 | E6

    Even more delightful recordings from the Phinney Neighborhood Association's 2024 Rainbow Hop! Part 1 of this story: spotify apple Pride On The Ridge: Bonus Episode! Our first visit to Rainbow Hop can be listened to here: spotify apple If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions. Talking about Pride: https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/ https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month (scroll down a bit to get to the guide) Talking about sexuality: https://www.chla.org/blog/rn-remedies/talking-your-child-about-what-it-means-identify-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender#:~:text=Bisexual%3A%20A%20person%20who%20is,person%20regardless%20of%20gender%20identity. https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/development/sexual-development/sex-education-children Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  5. 06/28/2024

    Pride on The Ridge, Again! | Part 1 | S3 | E5

    Kelly and Bryan were lucky enough to Join the Phinney Neighborhood Association again for the 2024 Rainbow Hop! The Mystic, Kinship Tales' audio guestbook, tagged along to help attendees share their thoughts. Pride On The Ridge: Bonus Episode! Our first visit to Rainbow Hop can be listened to here: spotify apple If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions. Talking about Pride: https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/ https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month (scroll down a bit to get to the guide) Talking about sexuality: https://www.chla.org/blog/rn-remedies/talking-your-child-about-what-it-means-identify-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender#:~:text=Bisexual%3A%20A%20person%20who%20is,person%20regardless%20of%20gender%20identity. https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/development/sexual-development/sex-education-children Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  6. 05/17/2024

    John's Story: Strings of Passion | S3 | E4

    John's story is a testament to how aligning our attention with what we love can bring joy and fulfillment beyond our careers. Join us as we visit John at his home on the Kitsap Peninsula, where he shares his passion for building banjos by hand. Discover the intricate process and dedication behind his craft, and how it has transformed his life. See photos of John's shop, his banjo's, and our interview at our Instagram page.  Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  7. 03/29/2024

    Bridgett's Story: Moving Forward, One Knot At A Time | S3 | E3

    We continue our investigation of human complexity with Bridgett's story of rediscovering fiber arts which leads to a rediscovery about herself. Bridgett is honest and open when describing her relationship with crochet and this story goes deeper than you may initially expect. More than a simple craft, crochet can open a door to creativity and self-expression. Listen to learn how the humble crochet hook can help lead you to new experiences. Lady Luck Creates Instagram Lady Luck Creates Etsy Shop Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

  8. 03/01/2024

    Pam's Story: Dancing Is Language | S3 | E2

    Every person is dynamic, complex, and rich in stories. We often tell ourselves we can't be interviewed because we won't have anything interesting to say. Bryan and I started our podcast and business to prove that idea wrong. And Season 3 of the KTPod is all about that goal. Today we talk to Pamela (Pam for short) about her lifetime of dance. Not because she is a premier dancer or famous choreographer, but because she loves it. Hearing Pam's story we learn how dance is in her blood, in her family history, and is the practice that ties her family together. Pam is inspiring, frank, and funny while she shares the details of her life with dance. Enjoy this beautiful story and remember that your hobby, your passion, is a part of what makes you, you. It doesn't need to be your career, you don't need to be the best. You just need to love it. Give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us more than anything else! Linktree

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Kinship Tales is an immersive audio journey through the extraordinary stories of everyday life. Kelly and Bryan — a married duo and former teachers — blend ambient soundscapes recorded on location with in-depth interviews, capturing the Pacific Northwest and the people who call it home. From banjo builders and lifelong dancers to street festivals and protest songs, every episode starts from the same belief: everyone has a story worth telling, and the way we tell it shapes how we connect. New stories arrive when they're ready; the archive is always open.

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  • Creator
    Kinship Tales Studios
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Kinship Tales