Storyteller

Storyteller LARRY BROWN tells us the "fascinating" story of Sacred Sun, an 18-year-old Native American girl from what is now Saline County, Missouri who - along with her husband and a handful of others - found herself on a tour of Europe in the late-1820s led by St. Louis resident David de Launay. He took them there to make money for himself. While overseas, Sacred Sun became pregnant with twin daughters; upon her return she was the subject of a portrait by Charles Bird King. May 12, 2023

The phrase "high-level conference" takes on a whole new meaning in this rather sentimental and personal story by LARRY BROWN about an old guitar that was gifted to him by a friend on his deathbed. April 5, 2023

Storyteller LARRY BROWN is getting a jump on Black History Month by telling us the meaning behind the 'Emancipation Memorial' monument in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. in a story he calls 'Grasping Freedom'. January 23, 2023

'Twas the night before the night before Christmas 199 years ago today that the traditional poem, ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' - originally titled 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' - was first published anonymously in a New York newspaper. Storyteller LARRY BROWN is here to recite it as close to that original writing as possible! December 23, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In need of a little entertainment while those rolls are turning golden brown? If so, we've got you covered, because today's guest is none other than renowned storyteller LARRY BROWN! November 24, 2022

Thunder AND lightning?! You'll probably notice that our special effects budget went from $.10 to $.25 on today's show. It's all in an effort to help storyteller LARRY BROWN tell his Halloween-themed tale titled 'Vampires in New England'. Enjoy! October 31, 2022

There's nothing typical about this "typical camping story" by our resident storyteller, LARRY BROWN! August 12, 2022

We all know the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France back in the late-19th century, but did you know the original design was that of an Egyptian peasant woman, to be dedicated at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869? When that didn't work out, slight modifications were made and the rest is history! Guest: LARRY BROWN July 4, 2022

Storyteller LARRY BROWN is reminiscing about his dad on this Friday before Father's Day. The man's work ethic, integrity and the example by which he lived plays a huge role in the moral of Larry's story. Enjoy! June 17, 2022

You don't have to be a mycologist to enjoy today's show. Sure, storyteller LARRY BROWN has a story about mushrooms- no, not those mushrooms- think more spring-like (shiitake, morels, etc.), but this tale has a twist that only Larry can tell! May 13, 2022