The Story Ark Podcast

Food For Thought Audio

All aboard the Story Ark! Join Captain Kenny Mears as he takes you on a curated voyage through stories told by storytellers from all over the world. From river rafting misadventures to praying bears and unknown fairy tales, these stories are bound to delight and leave you laughing, crying, or just plain inspired! The Story Ark releases every Monday. The Story Ark is a production of Food For Thought Audio. For more content and information on this and other shows, be sure to follow us on social media and check out our website, foodforthoughtaudio.com.

  1. The Proof Is In The Skillet | The Red Cord | Eros and Psyche

    May 25

    The Proof Is In The Skillet | The Red Cord | Eros and Psyche

    Love can be a complicated, messy thing, and nobody knows that more than Mary Louise Hughes. Her early courtship and marriage with her husband was full of hilarious and often embarrassing events, and she shares it all in her original story, The Proof is in the Skillet. Stay tuned as we also share a couple of older stories of messy love, the ancient Chinese story of The Red Cord and the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche's messy love story. Want to hire Mary to come tell a story? Contact Mary Louise Hughes via email: hughes.marylouise@gmail.com Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyark.pod

    19 min
  2. SPECIAL: Tales From The United States' UFO Encounters Archive

    May 11

    SPECIAL: Tales From The United States' UFO Encounters Archive

    The U.S. Government has been tracking UFO reports since the 1940's, and on May 8th, 2026, many of those reports were released to the public. Join your captain Kenny Mears as he takes you on a trip through a sampling of stories found in these new files. Whether you believe in aliens or not, today is sure to be a fun trip through the bizarre and sometimes dangerous world of the UFO sightings the government takes seriously. Want to read the reports yourself? Check out the sources at https://www.war.gov/UFO/ Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyark.pod

    12 min
  3. One Stubborn Cuss | Butch Cassidy, Principled Outlaw | Bass Reeves, First Black Deputy

    Apr 27

    One Stubborn Cuss | Butch Cassidy, Principled Outlaw | Bass Reeves, First Black Deputy

    Cowboys are the iconic figure of America, with their grit, determination, and wild ways. Today we have the stories of three cowboys who held true to principles, whether they were (or weren't) on the right side of the law. Hear storyteller Rachel MacDonald as she shares the true story of her ancestor, Art Lee, also known as "One Stubborn Cuss," a cowboy from the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century who used his grit and determination to learn to walk after tragedy, quit drinking, and keep his word. Stay tuned as we hear the story of the West's most principled outlaw, Butch Cassidy, America's very own Robin Hood figure. After Butch, listen in for the story of Bass Reeves, one of the first African American deputies in the West, and how he held true to his principles, even when there was a conflict of interest. Want Rachel to tell a story at your event? Check her out at the Utah Storytelling Guild: https://www.utahstorytellingguild.website/project/rachel-macdonald/ Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyark.pod

    23 min
  4. Rapunzel | The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter | Perseus

    Apr 13

    Rapunzel | The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter | Perseus

    Kidnapped princesses and princesses in exile are incredibly common in world folklore, you can't throw a stone without hitting one. Today we have three stories lined up for you, the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, told by Analesha Mann (with some backup from her sisters Arielle and Kylee,) The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a Japanese folklore classic, and the birth of Perseus, the classic Greek hero and slayer of the gorgon Medusa. Join us for an explorative journey through the fascinating world of exiled princesses. Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyark.pod

    13 min

  5. Mar 16 ·  Bonus

    BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT: The Story Ark Will Return April 13th!

    The Story Ark Podcast will be on break for the rest of March 2026. Things have been crazy over here at Food For Thought Audio, and even we need a break every now and then. Our host Kenny Mears is double majoring in school and has been dealing with a lot of personal trials lately, so even our dear captain needs a break. The Story Ark Podcast will return April 13th, so stay tuned, listen back to our old episodes, and get ready for some new and exciting stories and storytellers!

    2 min
  6. Grimm's Fairy Tales: Godfather Death

    Mar 2

    Grimm's Fairy Tales: Godfather Death

    The Grimms have a lot of classic fairy tales, but you haven't heard this one before! Join us as we hear Godfather Death, a lost classic of a Grimm Fairy Tale all about death and the consequences of trying to cheat it. Told by long time friend of the show Laurie Allen, this story is sure to become a new favorite fairy tale! Find Laurie Allen: Utah Storytelling Guild: utahstorytellingguild.website Storytours: storytours.com Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/

    10 min
  7. The Cook's Revenge - A Cowboy Poem.

    Feb 23

    The Cook's Revenge - A Cowboy Poem.

    Cowboy Poetry is a delightful storytelling tradition, and today's sample is no exception. Join the talented Annie Eastmond as she shared a hilarious cowboy poem about a cowboy cook's revenge on the cowboys who always grumble about their meals... Check out Harvest Home! https://harvesthomemusic.com/ Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyark.pod

    4 min
  8. President's Day Special: A Dramatic Reading of George Washington's Vision At Valley Forge

    Feb 16

    President's Day Special: A Dramatic Reading of George Washington's Vision At Valley Forge

    Few stories have captured the vision of America's future and need for unity than the story of George Washington's vision at Valley Forge. This story, written originally in 1861, almost a century AFTER the Revolutionary War, quickly became a part of the stories told about the war and the divine promise of America. Here enjoy our very own Kenny Mears as he shares a dramatic reading of this beloved story, which reminds us now as well as when it was first published, of the need to be unified as a country, regardless of our differences. Read Washington's Vision: https://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/washington/vision.html?srsltid=AfmBOorm_3Z32iSAZYLejXm0F-NbSNvBTKd5OxXOWPdezUB39EHorqcU Connect with The Story Ark, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570119045635 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStoryArkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyark.pod/

    11 min
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All aboard the Story Ark! Join Captain Kenny Mears as he takes you on a curated voyage through stories told by storytellers from all over the world. From river rafting misadventures to praying bears and unknown fairy tales, these stories are bound to delight and leave you laughing, crying, or just plain inspired! The Story Ark releases every Monday. The Story Ark is a production of Food For Thought Audio. For more content and information on this and other shows, be sure to follow us on social media and check out our website, foodforthoughtaudio.com.

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  • Creator
    Food For Thought Audio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Food For Thought Audio 2024
  • Show Website
    The Story Ark Podcast

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