The Shortest (and Sweetest!) Month

About this episode

Professional spoken word artist Jim Weiss joins Evan to discuss storytelling and share dramatic readings.

Ah, February! Already one month into the New Year, and we've got so much to share with you! Professional spoken word artist Jim Weiss stops by the studio to spin some yarns and talk shop with Evan. Mr. Weiss has narrated countless stories from Tall Tales to Greek Mythology, and U.S. History to Classic Fables. You've probably heard his version of The Tortoise and the Hare - it's pretty epic!!! Plus, get ready for the most dramatic reading of a cereal box...maybe ever? Speaking of drama: steel ...

People in this episode

Host: Evan

Guest: Jim Weiss

Topics covered

• February
• storytelling
• spoken word
• mythology
• education

Keywords

• February
• storytelling
• Jim Weiss
• Evan
• The Tortoise and the Hare
• spoken word
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Tortoise and the Hare

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