
Tales From the Singing Porch
Tales From the Singing Porch is a folktale fiction anthology podcast. Set in a magical place where stories creak and whisper under the floorboards, each episode brings a tale to life with award-winning sound and music. The show is produced by Talefolk Productions.
Episodes

Sunrise: An Epilogue
And then, the floorboards fell asleep. The night and its party, both nearly over—and only two friends remain. We return to the Singing Porch to finish our season.
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written by Joe Blanchard. Performed by Olivia Pryor, Ruby Gibson, and Joe Blanchard. Scoring is by Samu

The Tomorrow Club, Part 2
Floorboard 21: Malachi is a simple kid—he just wants to be a part of a team. But when new feelings threaten the friendships that Malachi cares most about and the treehouse where he feels most at home, he makes a choice he can’t undo.
CW: bullying
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and perform

The Tomorrow Club
Floorboard 20: When Henry turns ten years old, he tries to run away. But when he climbs into his suitcase and finds a treehouse, Henry meets two friends that will change his life forever.
CW: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The Tomorrow Club underscori

Of Autumn and Delilah
Floorboard 19: In an aging and angry world, there was a Factory that never stopped working. When two girls fall in love whispering to each other through the pipes, they begin to dream of something more.
CW: tight spaces, heights
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard

The Fisherman and His Sons
Floorboard 18: There once lived a simple Fisherman with three sons. As the boys grow up and dream of more than what their father can give them, life pushes each son in an unexpected direction.
CW: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Additional

The Lighthouse Keeper
Floorboard 17: Gary, the lonely Lighthouse Keeper, is visited by a creature that offers him a mysterious gift—and an even stranger request. Gary’s choice will define the rest of his life—be that long, or short.
CW: brief gore, entomophobia
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written a

An Extra Seat
Floorboard 16: When Thea Burrow invites a new boy into her legendary family dinner, she finds there isn’t a chair for him. But for Thea Burrow, that just won’t do.
CW: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our intro and outro music, as well as additional scori

Trailer Drop! Introducing: G.O.B.L.I.N.S
Hello, Dear Porch Listener!
We are hard at work getting the second act of our season ready to return July 27th, but until then, we wanted to make sure you were listening to G.O.B.L.I.N.S! Check out their trailer here, and get connected below.
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The Blade and the Bee
Floorboard 15: In a field full of wildflowers, a Blade of grass falls in love with a Bee. But as the Blade grows, it finds that love is not always kind.
CW: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music, as well as additional scoring is by S

The Salesman
Floorboard 14:
Young Klaus Apero knows that it is going to be a hard winter for his little village. Then, the Salesman knocks on the Apero’s door to sell them something they cannot refuse.
CW: firearms, violence
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. The Salesma

The Day Martha Started Knitting
Floorboard 13:
On the first day that Martha started knitting, no one had a clue what she was doing. But as she kept on knitting and knitting away, she ignites something that changes the world forever.
CW: mention of death
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by

The Wreck of the SS Steadfast
Floorboard 12:
Lena is a young sailor with something to prove. To make her mark, she sails out to the mysterious wreck of the S.S. Steadfast on the last fair day of November—only to find that the gales of November have come early.
CW: thalassophobia, child endangerment
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed, directed, and unders

The Night of the Purple Moon
Floorboard 11:
When the formerly deceased Clarence Constant wakes up under a Purple Moon, he knows he only has one night to find the love of his life. Two undead lovers collide together for one last joyful dance.
CW: implied homophobia and transphobia
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions.
Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written a

Season 2 - The Porch Outside the Party, a Prologue
Welcome to Season 2, dear listener!
A couple hours before sunrise, in the gentlest part of the night, there was the lazy-raucous laughter of a party that had gone on all night. We return to the Singing Porch for a prologue, where the Porch Outside the Party is almost ready to sing. Gee—I wonder what stories will be told on a night as beautiful as this?
CW: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an

FEED DROP: (Un)Likeminded, Flesh and Bone
(Un)Likeminded FEED DROP:
As we gear up for Season 2 of the Singing Porch to begin on Monday, May 18th, take a listen to Episode 1 of August Year Round’s sci-fi anthology podcast, (Un)Likeminded.
“Two beings—one of flesh and one of iron—find themselves trapped in a torturous transfer of humanity and consciousness.”
Content Warnings: body horror, descriptions of violence, blood
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"Do You Have a Moment?" - A Halloween Short
“Do You Have a Moment?” was the 2nd place winner of Silver Sound’s Winter 2025 48 hour sonic dash Competition. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, composition and music production by Samuel Perlman, script and performance by Joe Blanchard.
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A Fable Sprite, Foreclosed: Voices From the Porch
Floorboard #10. Wending is a Fable Sprite, a creature that lives and breathes creativity. But with her author stuck at an unfulfilling desk job, her magic fails. Wending and her family must take action—before it’s too late.
Thank you for listening to the conclusion of our 3-episode mini-series, Voices From the Porch. But don’t you worry! Season 2 is on its way to you, coming 2026. Thanks for being

The Stone's Shade: Voices From the Porch
Floorboard #9. Everyone who’s anyone on the islands knows—never take rocks from the beach. But when Kawika finds a stone that is truly strange…he simply can’t resist.
Content Warnings: children in danger
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and performed by Scott Hanada. Additiona

George and the Pup: Voices From the Porch
Floorboard #8. George’s father has always said: Leave your heart at home—better to feel sorry, and stay safe. When George finds a creature in the woods, he discovers that it’s not always that simple.
Content Warnings: Gore, harm to animals, harm to children
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Re

Voices From the Porch: a Prologue
There are more stories to be told... and more voices to tell them.
Welcome back to the Singing Porch for a new mini-series, Voices From the Porch. This series will feature three floorboard stories written and performed by guest storytellers. So stay a while! You’re welcome anytime.
Content warnings: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions

The House of Sickness
Floorboard #7. Maeve’s father was a toymaker. After his passing, Maeve is left in a silent house—surrounded by memories of him. As she learns to remember, the house comes alive. However, Maeve’s own memories may be the hardest to face.
Content Warnings: death of a parent, discussions of grief and illness
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions

The Needletwig Ballet
Floorboard #6. Aaron likes plants more than he likes people. When he meets two magical plant-creatures, he follows them to a place where the music is wild and roots grow deep. Beware… outsiders are most unwelcome.
Content Warnings: child endangerment
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and perf

The Girl and the Moon
Floorboard #5. A lonely girl plays piano each night, and begins to fall in love with the moon. But when the moon falls in love with her, the whole world changes…and the girl must decide what her happiness is worth.
Content Warnings: Natural disasters
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, wr

The Witch Under the Corner
Floorboard #4. In a tall and dark city, a boy visits a loan shark to save his family. Soon he discovers that the cruel woman is a powerful witch. Alone and unprepared, the boy’s kindness may prove to be his best weapon.
Content Warnings: Blood, child endangerment
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by M

The Hour That Thought She Was a Minute
Floorboard #3. Hourora the hour-hand is always running late. After a lifetime of feeling behind, she finally decides to take a break! However, Hourora soon discovers that taking her time is much harder than expected.
Content Warning: None
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed and underscored by Maya Reter, written and

Bess, Who We Buried
Floorboard #2. Sarah lives with her parents on a little family farm, and her only friend is Bess—the beloved family cow. Unfortunately, parents can be foolish, and the world can be cruel. Both Sarah and Bess are forced to transform in ways they never asked for.
Content Warning: eating horror, intense gore, death of a parent, child endangerment (reach out for more information).
Tales from the Singi

The Most Magnificent Express
Floorboard #1. The Most Magnificent Express has everything Tierra could ever wish for. But when Tierra wakes up on her last day on the train, she must decide how she will spend the rest of her life.
Content Warning: illness of a parent
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed, directed, and underscored by Maya Reter, written and perfo

The Singing Porch: a Prologue
“At the end of all roads, between an end and a beginning…” Meet the Singing Porch, where floorboards creak and stories whisper. If you listen really close, you'll hear it begin.
Content warning: none
Tales from the Singing Porch is an original folktale anthology podcast by Talefolk Productions. Designed and directed by Maya Reter, written and performed by Joe Blanchard. Our Intro and outro music,
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