Tell Us A Story

Redman Productions LLC
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Welcome to Tell Us A Story, the podcast dedicated to the stories that connect us through our shared life experiences as well as the stories that reveal the sometimes stark differences. Only by truly listening to one another can we bridge the gaps that divide us and foster empathy, respect, and kindness with one another.

  1. 08/06/2025

    Finding My Life’s Work in Agnes Tyrrell’s Compositions

    In this episode Jocelyn Swigger, Professor of Music at Gettysburg College and concert pianist, shares how the discovery of the composer Agnes Tyrrell led her to finding her life’s work in her 50’s. Her story reminds us to always be prepared for new opportunities in life. Jocelyn’s website: https://jocelynswigger.com/ Jocelyn’s TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJouIL6uaoc For more information about Agnes Tyrrell start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Tyrrell The premiere of the etudes is Saturday September 13 at 7pm in Paul Recital Hall on the second floor of Schmucker Hall, on the Gettysburg College campus. Admission is free. https://cglink.me/2fU/r2274992 For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our websiteat: https://tellusastory.info Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discoveryTransition music: ©Jocelyn SwiggerAgnes Tryell photo: Agnes Tyrrell: By Jitka Bajgarová - Jitka Bajgarová, Hudební spolky v Brně a jejich role při utváření „hudebního obrazu“ města 1860–1918, Brno 2005, s. 152, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19544350

    21 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    Growing Up in the Segregated South

    In this episode Dr. Bettye Baker shares her experiences growing up in Louisville, Kentucky during segregation. Bettye has been dedicated to promoting racial equality from a young age and shares her experiences of growing up in Louisville and her thoughts for the future. Read the Time Magazine article Bettye references at: https://time.com/archive/6616992/kentucky-sweet-land-of-liberty/ While not part of our story today, you may be interested in the book written by Bettye’s late husband Lt. Col. (Ret) William Baker called “The Brownsville Redemption” about Theodore Roosevelt’s wrongful disgrace of the all-black infantry in Brownsville, Texas in 1906. https://www.vulpine-press.com/the-brownsville-redemption  For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discoveryUntamed Fall https://www.tunepocket.com/royalty-free-music/untamed-fall/

    24 min

  3. 05/28/2025

    Sharing Your Soup and Other Lessons of a Lifetime

    In this episode Liliana Arias shares the joys and challenges of growing up in Columbia during the Columbian Internal Armed Conflict and how those experiences guided her after she met and married her husband, a Peace Corp volunteer, and moved to the United States. She also explores how she deals with prejudice and discrimination in new ways as she seeks to create change by starting first within herself. Liliana’s artwork is inspired by her time growing up in Columbia and her return visits to spend time with friends and family. To see some of Liliana's artwork and for more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discoveryMelodia Do Rio by Rudy Pusateri

    35 min

  4. 04/05/2025 ·  Bonus

    Go With Your Heart

    As we begin production of season two, we are presenting a bonus episode recorded in the summer of 2024. In this episode, the Mayor of Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Rita Frealing shares her multifaceted journey through life that ultimately led to her childhood dream of being mayor in Gettysburg coming true. For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery Other Music: Romantic Positive Piano TunePocket

    18 min

  5. 03/12/2024

    Life in Mongolia: My Journey in Peace Corps

    When one hears about someone entering the Peace Corp it is often assumed that it is a young adult, probably just out of college. Darcy Maier had dreamed of being in the Peace Corp from an early age, shortly after its founding. But for Darcy the experience did not happen in her 20’s but instead in her 60’s.  Darcy shares her story of how this program is changing her and what it means to her as she is still actively participating in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. To learn more about her adventure please read her blog: https://mongolianyarns.wordpress.com/ If you would like to learn more about the Peace Corp visit their site: https://www.peacecorps.gov/ For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery Mongolian Throat Singing Chants Mongolian intersection sounds by Tim Kahn

    27 min

  6. 02/27/2024

    Skating on Thin Ice: A Woman’s Life in Academia

    Jan Powers is Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Gettysburg College. In this story Jan shares the challenges she faced being a female in academia. Jan began her career as a college professor in the late 1960’s. Archaic rules from the depression era as well as the cultural biases of the time only served as motivation for her to push the boundaries in her forty-nine-year career in higher education. Jan’s passion for teaching and strong determination are clear throughout her story. After retirement she did not slow down. For glimpse of her on-going activities read this article in the Gettysburg Connection. Books by Jan Powers Blossoms on the Olive Tree: Israeli and Palestinian Women Working for Peace Kites over the Mango Tree: Restoring Harmony between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat Circles on the Mountain: Bosnian Women in the Twenty-First Century  For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery Haratanaya Sree by Veena Kinhal

    27 min

  7. 02/13/2024

    Growing Up as an Undocumented Immigrant

    At age three Ivana Lopez Espinosa and her family entered the country as undocumented immigrants. In this story she chronicles some of her experiences, both uplifting and heartbreaking, that she encountered along the way. Some people placed roadblocks and discouragement in her path. Other people were her advocates and supporters that guided and encouraged her along the way. To date she has successfully earned her master’s degree at age 21 and is dedicated to being an advocate for others in the same situation she found herself in as a child. Learn more about : Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College Painted Turtle Farm C-PTSD For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery Reya by Kosta T

    32 min

  8. 01/30/2024

    If You Mess Up, Clean Up

    Pastor David Roberts Sr., Pastor of Amos Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ outside Gettysburg, PA, demonstrates through his story what it means to him to live a life of responsibility. His grandfather told him when he was young “If you mess up, clean up.” That has been one of his guiding principles as he cares for his family, his faith community, and the community at large. In January of 2024 Pastor Roberts received the Living the Dream Award from the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County and the United Way of Adams County. For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info Music and SFX Credits Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery Upper Room by Flying Cloud is licensed under a Orphan Work License. Blues_Gospel_Beat by HoliznaCC0

    28 min
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Welcome to Tell Us A Story, the podcast dedicated to the stories that connect us through our shared life experiences as well as the stories that reveal the sometimes stark differences. Only by truly listening to one another can we bridge the gaps that divide us and foster empathy, respect, and kindness with one another.

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  • Creator
    Redman Productions LLC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Redman Productions LLC
  • Show Website
    Tell Us A Story