Tales for our Times
We live in turbulent times, such times need great stories and storytelling.
This podcast presents the ancient craft of storytelling as tool for connection, imagination, entertainment and empowerment.
Scottish storyteller Dougie Mackay, shares folk tales, myths and musings. Sometimes joined by guest storytellers, change-makers, rebels and poets, who share their perspective on stories and folk culture and its impact on modern life.
Themes of rewilding, nature connection, folk arts, primitive skills and regenerative culture are explored.
Tales for our Times
Ep12. Wise fools with Dan Serridge
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Dougie Mackay
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Season 1
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Episode 12
In this episode I discuss 'applied storytelling' as well as performance with Glasgow based storyteller Dan Serridge.
We dive into story as a tool for community engagement and how it can break down barriers.
Dan shares his experience of walking the border between England and Scotland, whilst musing the classic tale of Thomas the Rhymer, and his own experience of loss. How do we return changed from a trip to the underworld?
This theme continues, using the greek myth of orpheus as a means to process grief, and we discuss the role of story in challenging moments.
The tone lightens as we share riddles and warm up for a 'Feast of Fools' finale, and Dan tells a tale of a character who aims to gain some luck by sprinkling salt on a magpie's tale...easier said than done!
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Links mentioned in the show:
Dougie's mailing list: https://sendfox.com/dougiemackaystory
Dan's website: https://danstoryman.co.uk/
Federation for European Storytellers: https://fest-network.eu/
Village Storytelling Festival: https://www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/festival/
We dive into story as a tool for community engagement and how it can break down barriers.
Dan shares his experience of walking the border between England and Scotland, whilst musing the classic tale of Thomas the Rhymer, and his own experience of loss. How do we return changed from a trip to the underworld?
This theme continues, using the greek myth of orpheus as a means to process grief, and we discuss the role of story in challenging moments.
The tone lightens as we share riddles and warm up for a 'Feast of Fools' finale, and Dan tells a tale of a character who aims to gain some luck by sprinkling salt on a magpie's tale...easier said than done!
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Links mentioned in the show:
Dougie's mailing list: https://sendfox.com/dougiemackaystory
Dan's website: https://danstoryman.co.uk/
Federation for European Storytellers: https://fest-network.eu/
Village Storytelling Festival: https://www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/festival/