Kinship Tales

Hello all you KT Heads! We have missed you all and are excited to be releasing a new episode soon. Thank you for staying with us, we can't wait to share our next season with all of you.

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What if the real fallout of this election season isn’t just political division—but a crisis of connection? In this episode of Kinship Tales, we dig into the hidden cost of our fractured world: loneliness. Declared a public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is as harmful to our health as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Americans now spend 20% less time with loved ones than two decades ago, and trust in one another has plummeted from 45% in 1972 to just 30% in 2016.

But here’s the twist: the antidote to this isolation might be som...

Even more delightful recordings from the Phinney Neighborhood Association's 2024 Rainbow Hop!
Part 1 of this story: spotify apple

Pride On The Ridge: Bonus Episode!
Our first visit to Rainbow Hop can be listened to here: spotify apple

If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions.

Talking about Pride:
https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month (scroll down a bit to get to the guide)

Talking...

Kelly and Bryan were lucky enough to Join the Phinney Neighborhood Association again for the 2024 Rainbow Hop! The Mystic, Kinship Tales' audio guestbook, tagged along to help attendees share their thoughts.

Pride On The Ridge: Bonus Episode!
Our first visit to Rainbow Hop can be listened to here: spotify apple

If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions.

Talking about Pride:
https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9...

John's story is a testament to how aligning our attention with what we love can bring joy and fulfillment beyond our careers. Join us as we visit John at his home on the Kitsap Peninsula, where he shares his passion for building banjos by hand.

Discover the intricate process and dedication behind his craft, and how it has transformed his life.

See photos of John's shop, his banjo's, and our interview at our Instagram page. 

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We continue our investigation of human complexity with Bridgett's story of rediscovering fiber arts which leads to a rediscovery about herself. Bridgett is honest and open when describing her relationship with crochet and this story goes deeper than you may initially expect.

More than a simple craft, crochet can open a door to creativity and self-expression. Listen to learn how the humble crochet hook can help lead you to new experiences.

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Lady Luck Creates Etsy Shop

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Every person is dynamic, complex, and rich in stories. We often tell ourselves we can't be interviewed because we won't have anything interesting to say. Bryan and I started our podcast and business to prove that idea wrong. And Season 3 of the KTPod is all about that goal.

Today we talk to Pamela (Pam for short) about her lifetime of dance. Not because she is a premier dancer or famous choreographer, but because she loves it. Hearing Pam's story we learn how dance is in her blood, in her family history, and is the practice that ties...

Welcome back to Kinship Tales, it's Bryan and Kelly here. This episode isn't just another story. Today, we're your guides on a journey that's going to push the limits of how we tell stories. Get ready for an adventure into storytelling that's both innovative and deeply human. Let's dive in.

The Idea: We stumbled into a concept that could change how stories are shared, merging the intimacy of audio with the vibrancy of visual art. It's a leap from the traditional, and we're excited to guide you through our thought process and the birth of "...

Welcome back to another episode of Kinship Tales, the podcast that explores the many facets of relationships and community. As the autumn leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, Fall presents us with a poignant reminder to slow down and reconnect with our kin. Whether it's the simple joy of gathering around a bonfire or participating in seasonal activities like apple picking and hayrides, this season offers countless opportunities to nurture our bonds with loved ones. So grab a cozy sweater and your favorite hot drink, and join us in celebrating the beauty and significance of this incredible...

On this day in 2022 Mahsa Jina Amini died due to wounds inflicted by the morality police in Iran. Her death sparked a reckoning and revolution that continues to this day. In honor of the anniversary of her death we are reposting our episode from November 2022 that profiles four women from Iran who are now Washington residents and activists fighting for a safer and more open Iran.

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Kelly and Bryan were lucky enough to participate in the 2023 Rainbow Hop event (celebrating Pride Month) in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods of North Seattle and spoke to kids and adults about why they love Pride!

If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions.

Talking about Pride:
https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month (scroll down a bit to get to the guide)

Talking about sexuality:
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On this episode of the Kinship Tales podcast, Kelly and Bryan look back on the recent season to reflect on how their opinions of work and school have changed since the season started. They ask each other questions about the different topics and consider some unanswered questions about where the future will take all of us with respect to these institutions. 

This episode is a VERY different format from our usual immersive episodes where Kelly and Bryan interview regular people and capture ambient audio in the surrounding environment. If you enjoy this format, let us know by e...

Listen with good headphones! Join Kelly on an exploration of philosophy, science, and beauty.

A little history of plate tectonics:
https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/animation/plate_tectonic_theorya_brief_history

Fun stuff about epigenetics: 
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritance#:~:text=Epigenetic%20inheritance%20is%20an%20unconventional,passed%20down%20to%20future%20generations.

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Education is facing pushback from different cultural forces at the moment. However, one very important shift is mostly going unnoticed by the public due to a lack of understanding: artificial intelligence (A.I.). New advancements in Large Language Models (LLM's) like ChatGPT and Bard have captivated the media and started a race between big tech companies like Microsoft and Google.

In this episode, Kelly and Bryan reveal how the frontlines of this race will soon be in our nation's classrooms.  Learn why teachers and students benefit from some technology, yet have major concerns about the new Generative A...

What is it like to be a teacher? In this episode Bryan and Kelly relive their experience as teachers in a public high school. Aided by former colleagues and students they break down the realities of teaching, the purpose of school, and dream of what it could become.

A few terms to help you understand the episode:

A-G courses- The classes required to attend most colleges (4 years English, 3 years Math, 3 years History, 2 years Science, 2 years PE, 2 years Arts)

IEP- Individualize Education Plan, created for students with learning or other disabilities that impact their...

Join Bryan and Kelly as we interview people in Seattle about how work is changing. Workers in the U.S. are less engaged, getting fired across Big Tech, and facing the prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence (A.I.).

On this episode, we ask different folks in Seattle what they think about worker productivity, trends around work, and what needs to change to protect workers from technology.

Episode Resources:
Microsoft & Open AI: New Search Engine
Nita Farahany: The Fight For Our Brain
Shoshana Zuboff: Surveillance Capitalism
Open AI: GPT 4
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Join Kelly and Bryan in the launch of Kinship Tales Season 2! During this season we will be applying our signature style of ambient audio recordings and in depth interviews with everyday people to examine work and school and how they are changing. As former teachers and current business owners we are very interested in the shifts that are happening, and the shifts that need to happen. In this episode we reframe the purpose of work and talk to people around the Seattle area about their relationship with work and their perspectives on why we work.

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Get ready for another season of Kinship Tales! First episode will be out on March 10th. 

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In our final episode of Season 1 we examine the complexity of tea and discover what cups we can find in Seattle.

Season 2 of Kinship Tales starts on January 20th.

Vital Tea Leaf: website
Seven Coffee Roasters: website
Victrola Coffee Roasters: website
Jardin Tea: website

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This is a love story about coffee. Seattle played a big role in shaping the coffee culture around the world. This episode investigates why this intoxicating beverage is such a prominent part of living in the emerald city. 

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We decided to explore a neighboring city in the PNW this week. On this episode of Kinship Tales, we explore what melds this city between the old and new to understand why this city affectionately calls itself "weird".

Click here to learn more about Lyanda Lynn Haupt's book Rooted.

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In this episode we  examine the historic nature of the Iranian activists taking to the streets right now. We learn from 4 Iranian Americans who call Seattle home and investigate the incredibly moving protest song, Baraye.

We encourage you to learn more about Iran's history, Mahsa's (Jina's) death and the brave young women putting their lives on the line in her name. 


Fantastic coverage of women's dynamic role in Iran's history: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129998206/the-woman-question

Iranian people mourning Mahsa Amini: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/world/middleeast/iran-protests-40-days.html

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We won't be posting a new episode until November 4th. In the meantime, we are asking you to listen to this interlude episode and then share the kinds of stories you want to hear on this podcast.

YouTube: Iran Protest Explainer

Thank you for listening and we can't wait to share more stories soon! 

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On this episode of Kinship Tales we examine the fall season - what it is, what it does, and how we feel about it. Thank you to our contributors: Lucy, Hallyann, Jimmy, Susan, and Hayden.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

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A beautiful video with a computer generated model of the Earth and the Sun.

A NASA webpage explaining the cause of Earth's...

In this week's episode we attend the largest Lego Expo in the U.S. and ask fans, builders, adults, and kids what they LOVE about Lego. The answers and unique stories might surprise you.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

Check out our website, socials, and more by clicking here!

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In this episode we talk to Seattle residents attending the Fridays For Future Global Climate Strike and talk about why nature and the planet are important to us. We reflect on where we can find nature and how we can best live with it.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

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Fridays For Future Seattle: https://www.facebook.com/people/Fridays-For-Future-Seattle/100064551678295/ and https://twitter.com/fri4...

We've started a new company that focuses on telling audio stories about family, friendship, and love. On this episode of Kinship Tales, we describe why we started this business (hint: relationships) and the services we offer.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

Check out our website, socials, and more by clicking here!

Episode Resources:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stories-connect-us-202107212550

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/11/815573198/how-stories-connect-and-persuade-us-unleashing-the-brain-power-of-narrative

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Sailing is an important activity in our family so we set sail to take in the sights of the Puget Sound. But, sometimes navigating the waters of our own minds can be more difficult than actually sailing. Join us while we reflect on how to enjoy our experiences, even when they can be challenging. On this episode of Kinship Tales, we connect mindfulness  with the sometimes turbulent waters of sailing.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

Hidden in the heart of Rainer Beach is a traditional Japanese garden that is free to the public. The garden is the life's work of Fujitaro Kubota, a great example of someone who used the elements around him to create memories and relationships. On this episode of Kinship Tales, we connect purpose  with a sacred place visited by thousands of people each year: Kubota Garden.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

Click here to see t...

There is a conversation between the city and nature. On this episode of Kinship Tales, we set out to find our 'kith' or sense of place as a way to become familiar with our new city: Seattle.

Each week we will bring you unique perspectives and stories of place, love, and community from the magical, ancient, and complex Pacific North West.

Click here to see video we recorded while making this podcast, especially the cool sign!

Click here to learn more about Lyanda Lynn Haupt's book Rooted.

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Introducing the Kinship Tales podcast! A new show about love, relationships, and the importance of preserving memories forever. 

We are Kelly and Bryan a wife and husband team who started Kinship Tales to help spread beautiful stories of love to the world.  We met in college, fell in love, and went on to become high school teachers at the same school. During the pandemic we deeply learned the importance of family connection so we decided to embark on a new adventure. We left our teaching jobs to follow our passion - telling stories. We love all types of...