Category: Shorts

EP 33: Lies We Choose: The First Thanksgiving

11/15/2021

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Episode Summary

From a very young age, American children across the country are indoctrinated in cultural stories that are both untrue and harmful. While they hide behind kernels of truth, the stories of Columbus and The First Thanksgiving have served to create and promote a national identity as well as a variety of political agenda's. Among these agenda's - the diminishment of crimes perpetuated against the indigenous people's of North America. On this episode, Michael explores why we choose believe and promote stories that are untrue and cause harm to others.

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The First Thanksgiving in American Memory, Prof. Robert Tracy McKenzie

The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue, Claire Bugos, Smithsonian Magazine, November 2019

Why Do We Believe Liars, F. Diane Barth, NBC News online, April 18, 2019

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EP29 - Fools Rush In: How To Be With A Story

9/20/2021

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Episode Summary
Having great stories to engage with is important but it's all for naught if you don't know how to "be" with them. Most of us have been taught to dismantle stories. To break them apart and down into their essential parts in hopes of discovering the soul that dwells within. But it doesn't work that way. On this episode of Story Mischief, Michael explores a new (old) way of being with a story. Encouraging the old idea that the story knows what to do if we are willing to make space and let it.

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Mischievable - The free weekly email that helps you better understand and use story to grow your life and your life's work in ways that feel authentic and achievable.

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EP25: Story Mischief Shorts: When Fools Come Knocking

7/26/2021

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I pity the fool! But not always. Sometimes the fool, whether playing one or inviting one into your life, can be a wonderful thing. And of course there are times when the fool is just out right dangerous. Understanding how to discern and work with the different aspects of this archetypal figure can open doors to understanding and success that you may not have found any other way. To do this, Michael breaks down the genius of actor, comedian, and professional fool Sacha Baron Cohn.

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Sacha Baron Cohen

Vikrum Gandhi

Kumare

Simon Senik - Be the Idiot

As a quick reference, the below diagram illustrates the archetypal qualities and attributes of the Fool in balance, too little, or too much. There is further explanation of how to use this on the podcast. This approach to working with archetypes was adapted from King, Warrior, Magician, Lover, by Robert Moore and Gillette (1991).

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EP 23: Story Mischief Shorts: The Deeper Meaning of Once Upon A Time

6/21/2021

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Episode Summary:
On this Short Mischief Short - we're going to explore the origins and deeper meaning of "Once upon a time." It's funny how we've all heard it, but have you ever questioned it? You just may be surprised at the transformative powers this simple phrase carries with it.

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EP 20: Story Mischief Shorts: Mytho-Logic and Fly-Fishing

5/24/2021

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Episode Summary:
In this Story Mischief Short, we explore the difference between logic and mytho-logic so that we can seek balance between the two and craft our lives to reflect who we truly are. To do this, Michael shares a personal story about his love of fly-fishing and the trouble with doing things the "right way." With some good advice from a master fisherman, he begins to untangle from the advice of... master fisherman in order to find his own personal myth and way of fishing.

Episode Notes

Streamer Clinic with CJ Lord

and a more recent interview with CJ as he discuss what he's learned and how he's grown his fishing outlook since the clinic sited above:

New Video with Wild Fly Productions

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EP16: Story Mischief Short: Surprising Ways We Suffer When Fairytales Get Altered

4/12/2021

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In this Story Mischief Short Michael takes a look at the potential harm caused when myths and fairytales are altered and leave out incredible important aspects of the story and characters development. One shining example of this is illustrated with Grimm's Brothers Little Red Riding Hood - Simple over sight or intended manipulation?

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EP 33: Lies We Choose: The First Thanksgiving

EP29 - Fools Rush In: How To Be With A Story

EP25: Story Mischief Shorts: When Fools Come Knocking

EP 23: Story Mischief Shorts: The Deeper Meaning of Once Upon A Time

EP 20: Story Mischief Shorts: Mytho-Logic and Fly-Fishing

EP16: Story Mischief Short: Surprising Ways We Suffer When Fairytales Get Altered

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