On the Road Podcast with Denis Gessing: Recent Episodes
Denis Gessing
Original stories of all kinds. A new story or stories every week to keep you company while on the road, on foot or on the treadmill."EVERYMAN" - stories overheard at the Chit-Chat -Cafe. "THE AMERICAN IRISH SEANACHI" - tells Irish folk tales. And "The Ol'Storyteller" spins western yarns and tall tales. All broadcasting from WYNOT the radio station of the imagination located out there on the edge of reality where would be, could be and should be all collide at the intersection of what is.
Annie and Mr. Bondhead, via Midnight's lead, head back east to St. Louis and the school for the Deaf. Annie says good bye to Midnight.
Annie has the vail removed and, for an instant, all is clear. But not to be remembered.
The reappearance of Daniel J, Mc Mugg provides for a whole differnt kind of adventure for hAnnie, but not necessarily for Midnight.
Harry Bond and Maggie play a game of high stake - mental - poker. Harry is amazed at how many aces the little lady from Donegal has up her sleeve.
Close to a year has passed since the O'Gormans settled into their good fortune and yet Maggie is still waiting for the other shoe to drop.
After a long medical hiatus, we are back with chapter 38. New recording platform and equipment so hopefully better equipment. Thanks for your patience.
In this chapter we are introduced to a new character in Annie's travels.
Annie returns from her night battle with ArrO'Tude. The O'Gorman's mourn the loss of Da.
Out of the fire and into the night. Ready or not Maggie's baby is about to make its entrance into the world.
The boys, Conor and Abraham are sent to gather fire wood. However they discover more than anticipated.
All the joy, anticipation and excitement of the season is sucked out by one unfortunate accident, causing a 1950's Dad to shut down the whole thing. From the authors collection of stories about growing up a baby boomer.
The O'Gorman's adventure continues this one far from flood. Fire. Annie sees it coming, but how to tell them?
Annie reveals her Shamakin powers. Conor finds the inner strength to grow up fast. Mam is reminded of her past. The journey continues as the crow flies.
Maggie is revisited by the Shamakin in the form of Annie whose been somewhere other than out on the prairie cloud talking.
Da returns from his unsuccessful hunt with little to show for it other than his heavy secret.
Beyond the point of no return. Weathering the storm only the O'Gormans witnessed. Well, they and Midnight.
The O'Gorman family get off to a shaky start west. A storm surrounding only the prairie schooner almost sinks them, save for the heroics of Annie and Midnight.
Annie travels for a second time where she encounters old fears, new danger and a savior.
Annie observers and determines there is a difference between hearing and communicating. Da's anger ominously subsides when once more his dream is put on hold.
The O' Gorman's disappointment. Da's disappointment with Annie. The world through Annie's eyes.
Part Two of Chapter 11. Sorry for the delay. Getting back on track as we learn more about Annie and how she comes to believe the Prairie schooner that will take them to "O" is magical. And how things are and are not understood in the world of the Deaf.
Author explains why he's behind in chapters of Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner.
Meet Annie. Deaf by birth, destined by spirit and more at home in her very real dream world than the confusing one of the hearing.
Maggie confronts Seamus O'Gorman and then, after learning the fate of her Nana Kate, confuses in him.
Torn between loyalties to her Da and her Nana Kate,Maggie's secret burden grows heavier and her mother, Mary Margaret's suspicions are confirmed.
Nana Kate tells wee Maggie how the elves and fairies were kicked out of heaven and came to reside in Eire.
Maggie finds herself conflicted between her love for her Da and connection with her Nana Kate.
Reaction to the birth of Maggie. Her devotion to her Da and the secret she keeps from him.
Chapter one of "Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner" a y/a novel by the author/narrator, is a magical tale that begins on the shores of Donegal Ireland prior to the great potato famine and ends in the young western United States. A family saga featuring Annie -deaf by birth, destined by spirit. Things are never what the seem. Subsequent chapters to follow or one can purchase the soft cover book at olstoryteller.com. Full recorded chapters can be found at travewitholstoryteller.com
An Irish Folk tale (also known as "Kevin and the Lady") A poor fisherman proves that death can be outwitted by an act of kindness. From denis' cd: "FOLK TALES FROM EIRE."
The last episode from "JUST PASSING THROUGH - how it all looked to one day-dreamin'g boomer boy." (Everyman)
The Baby Boomers 50 year High school Reunion. What they saw and how they saw it and how the more things change the more they stay the same. An episode from "JUST PASSING THROUGH"
Boomer Boy and the T.V. generation discover things are tragically different south of the Mason-Dixon line. Get on the bus or regret it. A story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH."
Four years later a note from Uncle Sam, wants to send them somewhere called Viet Nam. Growing up comes fast for the boys from The Chit-Chat Cafe. An episode from:"JUST PASSING THROUGH."
Another Boomer story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH" Without those elusive instruction manuals, father and son navigate life's roads. Reflections of a 60's angst ridden teenager.
An EVERYMAN story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH" First dance, first love, first rejection.
Dad who as a kid never had a real Christmas of his own cancels that of his children. Back when a man had to do what a man had to do. Dedicated to the memory of my late brother, Tim.
A story from The Chit-Chat - Cafe. A song on the radio station of the imagination takes Doc back to when it was supposed to be as simple as 'one up and two back and don't step on her feet.'
Opening for a twelve part series: JUST PASSING THROUGH" stories from and for the Boomer Generation.
"Pecos Bill" Chapter 2 "Bill and the Bear." Ma wonders what all the commotion coming from the house might be. "Just Bill worrin' some bear," Pa assures her.
episode #6 Two vets from two different wars meet up at the Chit-Chat and fall into conversation with Doc, a '64 draft evader.
This is a classic Irish folk tale perfect for a Halloween night. Not for the very young or those who invite such stories into their dreams. American/Irish
A version of an old Irish Folk Tale as told by The American Irish Seanachi. A cautionary tale for curious children. Michael disobeys his mother's orders and finds himself in the grip of the fairies. From Denis' cd."Folk Tales From Eire.
How the legend of Pecos Bill, America's original cow boy, began. A tall tale for young and old alike.
Episode one: Introducing original stories by writer, storyteller, voice artist, Denis Gessing. A small taste of what to expect each week from WYNOT the radio station of the imagination broadcasting from the Chit-Chat -Cafe located on here on the edge of reality where would be, could be and should be all collide at the intersection of what is.
Twelve years later the O'Gorman family at last prepares to head west. Annie wonders:" Where do I go when I dream." And "Maybe in "O" I can hear."