Untitled Dad Project

Dec 16 2019 21 ep. 590

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A writer’s meta-narrative quest to reckon with her Dad Character after his untimely death, find a meaningful resolution, and finally tell her own story. Co-hosted by creator Janielle Kastner and director Carson McCain. Untitled Dad Project is a Spoke Media original.

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BONUS: Listener Calls!

Dec 16 2019 44 mins

Your stories matter. You listened to us. Now you can listen to each other. Follow along at @untitleddadproject. Untitled Dad Project is a Spoke Media original.

INTRODUCING: Family Ghosts Season 3

Dec 03 2019 17 mins

We're excited to share with you a sneak peak of Family Ghosts Season 3. In The Clotilda Legacy - Part 1: The Descendants producer Vera Carothers travels to Mobile, Alabama, to investigate the story of Africatown, a community founded by the descendants of the enslaved people brought to America on the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to enter US waters. You can listen to Family

INTRODUCING: The Left Ear Podcast

Oct 14 2019 5 mins

CALL FOR CALLS: Tell us your story

Oct 07 2019 3 mins

We think your story matters. And we want you to share it. Tell us how you and your story has been affected by Untitled Dad Project. You can send a voice-memo to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 972-399-9029. Produced by Spoke Media.

EPILOGUE: An Epilogue

Oct 07 2019 3 mins

Because full-circles. Thank you for listening. Untitled Dad Project is a Spoke Media original.

CHAPTER 8: Finale

Sep 30 2019 73 mins

Closure? Forgiveness? Resolution. A story is told, a funeral is thrown, and we get our final scene with Jan Character. Follow along at @untitleddadproject. Tell us your experience of the Finale at [email protected]. Untitled Dad Project is a Spoke Media original.

MINI: “What’s been inside the story this whole time?” with Jeanne Denney

Sep 23 2019 31 mins

One more minisode to prepare us for the FINALE! Jan interviewed death educator and somatic psychotherapist Jeanne Denney years ago to get a more New Age perspective on grieving practices for her Third Act Breakthrough. In hindsight, Jeanne instead brought into focus the themes that’ve been at play in the story since the beginning. Clarity, rage, rejection, and legitimacy prepare

MINI: "What do we do now?" with Mom Character

Sep 16 2019 37 mins

Before facing her resolution, Jan checks back in with a special guest: Mom Character. Mom Character joined Jan in-studio after listening to 1A and 1B before they were released. Together, they discuss why it was hard to talk about the hard things, revisit swallowed-back questions, and explore what it means to have your own story. Follow along at @untitleddadproject! Tell us about yo

CHAPTER 7: Third Act Breakthrough

Sep 09 2019 62 mins

There comes a moment when you realize you’ll never be the same. Carson and Janielle take inventory of all the potential third act breakthroughs for this story: casserole drop-offs, smoking ceremonies, full-circles, and beauty anyway. Follow along at @untitleddadproject! Tell us about your experience with Third Act Breakthroughs at [email protected]. Untitled Dad

MINI: “What About the Metaphor We Cut?” with Multiple Cats

Sep 02 2019 33 mins

So many potential threads ended up on the cutting room floor, but one metaphor in particular snuck its way back into the story: cats. This week we come full-circle with Dad’s cat, Cat’s cat, and every abandoned kitten ever. If you’re compelled to help the feline race, consider sponsoring a family of stray kittens in medical need, currently fostered by our very own Rat Rios.