Rendition

Alex Cespedes
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Timeless tales re-told. Each week you’ll hear two or three classic stories based around a common, and timeless, theme. Because history may not always repeat itself, but it sure rhymes

Episodes

  1. Unfaithful

    09/12/2018

    Unfaithful

    Stories of cheating on your spouse are as old as time. These three short stories help us understand how--and why--people are unfaithful.

    19 min
  2. This One's A Steal

    09/04/2018

    This One's A Steal

    At an early age we learn that crime has its consequences, especially if we steal another's property. This episode has four stories that show us how ironic and surprising a thief's karma could be.

    20 min
  3. Lie To Me

    08/16/2018

    Lie To Me

    A lie can hurt, damage, and even destroy. But, can it ever serve a purpose? Can it help us? These three short stories all revolve around lies told by those closest to us, with surprising effects.

    21 min
  4. Not-So-Great Expectations

    11/08/2017

    Not-So-Great Expectations

    Expectations usually free up brain bandwidth for the BIG stuff, but they can also imprison us in a flat view of the world.  In this episode, three cautionary stories of when expectations go wrong... Music by Ben-Murray-Smith and LiamLRY

    18 min
  5. The Wise Fool

    10/30/2017

    The Wise Fool

    Every country, near and far, seems to have this one stock character in its folklore. I first became fascinated by this character as a 9-year-old when I was growing up in the Dominican Republic. We'll call this character "The Wise Fool" and hear a handful of stories that showcase the characters versatility and charm. Music by Ben Murray-Smith and iAmLarry

    18 min
  6. Clever Is As Clever Does

    10/23/2017

    Clever Is As Clever Does

    Are geniuses born, or made? In this week's episode we hear two ancient stories about brilliant youths, and we see both perspectives to this question. These two folktales also happen to be the genesis of two modern movie genres.

    23 min
  7. Let's Play "Pretend"

    10/10/2017

    Let's Play "Pretend"

    Stories since the beginning of time have been thrilling us by having characters take on false identities. In this episode we look at one legendary song and two folktales that show us the GOOD and BAD consequences of pretending to be someone we're not. Major thanks to Christopher Wallace, Aaron Shepard, and O. Henry for their contribution to the legacy of stories.

    37 min
  8. Infatuation, Thy Name is Love

    10/04/2017

    Infatuation, Thy Name is Love

    Love stories are as old as time, but then again, so are stories about its creepy sibling-emotion: infatuation. Unrequited love often brings a feeling of obsession, and these two folk tales paint the picture of the lengths humans will go to just to catch the apple of their eye.

    24 min
  9. A Stranger Comes To Town

    10/04/2017

    A Stranger Comes To Town

    Tolstoy once said that “all great literature is one of two stories: someone goes on a journey, or a stranger comes to town.” In this first episode we hear three folk stories centered around this most familiar theme: a stranger shows up to disrupt the status quo.

    24 min
  10. Rendition Trailer

    09/27/2017

    Rendition Trailer

    Come along for a modern re-telling of timeless stories, from ancient Egyptian fables, to Shakespearean plot twists, folk tales, and even pop songs that all have one thing in common--they take you on a journey.

    1 min
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Timeless tales re-told. Each week you’ll hear two or three classic stories based around a common, and timeless, theme. Because history may not always repeat itself, but it sure rhymes

Information

  • Creator
    Alex Cespedes
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Cespedes
  • Show Website
    Rendition

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