Aeternal: The Epic Story Pod

A special presentation of the #DadBodOddPod, this short story is rated “Apple Juice,” for all ages. Join a tiny turtle as he travels a giant zoo, and meets new friends along the way! Bring your little ones for a short, fun story designed just for them! If you’d like to support the podcast, visit patreon.com/WriteOnDale!

Dive back into the #DadBodOddPod with season 2’s brand new short story, set in a gritty, sci-fi universe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

Synopsis: The journeys of Olin, Leina, and the Destroyer of Tehval each come together in the final installment of "The Fall of Tehval!"  Credits: A special thank you to my Patreon subscribers:  Level Three Patron(s): April and Brett Level Two Patron(s): Russ; Level One Patron(s): Devin Written, Narrated, Recorded and Produced by Dale Spaulding This short story performance is dedicated to my wife, my son, and my daughter. You gave me my cape, and helped me fly. I love you! Show Notes: Thank YOU, for listening! Support this podcast and my writing efforts by becoming one of my auspicious patrons! (As little as $2 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/HTSU BIG THANKS: Our artwork has changed! Huge thank you to Aaron James with Enso Marketing! Aaron’s Instagram - aarondjames Enso Marketing - (website forthcoming!) Follow me on social! Find #DadBodOddPod on Twitter, and follow my professional page at https://www.facebook.com/spauldingdale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

Synopsis: Olin and Heracles remark on their respective callings, and how well suited to the task the other is. Leina feels the weight of her ill deeds, and wants nothing more than to escape.   Show Notes: Thank YOU, for listening! Support this podcast and my writing efforts by becoming one of my auspicious patrons! (As little as $2 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/HTSU  BIG THANKS: Our artwork has changed! Huge thank you to Aaron James with Enso Marketing!  Aaron’s Instagram - aarondjames  Enso Marketing - (website forthcoming!)  Follow me on social! Find #DadBodOddPod on Twitter, and follow my professional page at https://www.facebook.com/spauldingdale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

Synopsis: On this episode of the Fall of Tehval, Olin has adapted to a posh life, ever restless as he thinks on his sister, until destiny comes knocking... Leina has grown into a young woman, one harsh enough to survive the ills life throws at her. Show Notes: BIG THANKS: Our artwork has changed! Huge thank you to Aaron James with Enso Marketing!  Aaron’s Instagram - aarondjames  Enso Marketing - (website forthcoming!)  And thanks to YOU, for listening!! Support this podcast and my writing efforts by becoming one of my auspicious patrons! (As little as $2 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/HTSU  Follow me on social! Find #DadBodOddPod on Twitter, and follow my professional page at https://www.facebook.com/spauldingdale  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

Synopsis: On this episode of the Fall of Tehval, Olin finds himself en route to destiny, and Leina reawakens into a nightmare that plunges her into a dark path. Show Notes: Jed Herne’s “The Novel Analyst Podcast”: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst BIG THANKS: Our artwork has changed! Huge thank you to Aaron James with Enso Marketing! Aaron’s Instagram - aarondjames Enso Marketing - (website forthcoming!) Support this podcast and my writing efforts by becoming one of my auspicious patrons! (As little as a dollar a month!) https://www.patreon.com/HTSU Follow me on social! Find #DadBodOddPod on Facebook and Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

As Vagar and his family flee with the Stone wardens, their way is headed by a troup of bandits, and one vengeful, destorying angel.  Like, share and comment on my pages on social media, @DadBodOddPod, and use the hashtag #DadBodOddPod too! If you'd like a special episode about creating your own podcast, be sure to like and share this episode of @DadBodOddPod. If you'd like to support the @DadBodOddPod, consider becoming one of my patrons on Patreon! There, you can unlock special perks you won't get anywhere else! Catch the other three episodes of "The Fall of Tehval" below!  Chapter One: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-One---The-False-Prophet-ebm68j Chpater Two: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-Two---The-Kings-Sentence-eca5o4 Chapter Three: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-Three---The-Fall-ed2657 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

In the dramatic next chapter, Vagar and his family await the assassins of King Jeru. But does the family face a worse fate? Chapter One: The False Prophet - https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-One---The-False-Prophet-ebm68j/a-a1t7ppb Chapter Two: The King's Sentence - https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-Two---The-Kings-Sentence-eca5o4/a-a1t7ppb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

In part two of “The Fall of Tehval,” the King hears the words of a mysterious preacher as the man shouts in his royal court. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @DadBodOddPod, and on my professional Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/spauldingdale Don’t miss chapter one, here: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/episodes/The-Fall-of-Tehval-Chapter-One---The-False-Prophet-ebm68j --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

An epic series written as a fable, this short story delves into the life of Vagar, who fights to protect and provide for his children amidst a corrupt and prideful city. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

ATTENTION WRITING GORILLAS!! I want your stories! Submit your stories to the survey here! ---> https://forms.gle/DCR9ffLbzbSJikru9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbodgodpod/message

Ranked GRAPE SODA for poetic imagery. From Matthew James Babcock: Just in time for Thanksgiving, this piece of poetry will transport you to a feeling of Fall, homecomings, and travels abroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

Ranked at ENERGY DRINK: for strong moral themes and brief depictions of violence. From the stories of Eileen D. Nestman, journey into a world of magic and pixies as Eileen D. Nestman weaves a legend of goodness, love and light, with pain, hate and darkness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadbododdpod/support

A quick update for the Aeternal Storytelling TTRPG Engine. Version 0.5.3.1Topics:​Combat​Immersion BreakingProficiency as Die SizesContested RollsHeavy vs. Light Attacks​If you’d like to follow and support this project, visit ko-fi.com/aeternal. You can support monthly for as little as $3.

Welcome to Aeternal!Your home for grounded, family-first storytelling—featuring my original TTRPG and upcoming novella, launching Christmas 2025.🎲 Catch free playtest sessions right here on the podcast.💫 Support the journey for just $3/month at ko-fi.com/aeternal.If you’re into based content, share this episode and drop a 5-star review to help others find Aeternal!

Join a father and son as we share some of our favorite stories about a curious tortoise in a big zoo!Thanks for listening! This story is written for 4 year olds and up. It includes music, and various characters. Please consider supporting me and my storytelling! You can subscribe for as little as $2 a month. If you can’t make that commitment, that’s ok—even a one-time donation helps! Check me out on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/aeternal

LEGACY CONTENT: As part of legacy content of Aeternal, this piece reflects the previous standards and vision of past iterations of the podcast. I am still proud of the work I and my assembled crew did to bring this concept short to life. As such, this episode reflects the production value for future, story-driven content focused on family-oriented stories and content. Some of the following description reflects previous identities, goals and resources of the podcast. RATING:This presentation of the DadBodOddPod is rated “Energy Drink,” or a soft PG-13 rating, for language and intense atmosphere. IMMERSION:To enjoy a more immersive experience, it’s recommended you use headphones or a surround-sound system.THE CAST AND CREW:Narrated by Diana KennedyPerformed byRebecca Jensen Uesugi as Corporal Meg DawsonNicholas Dunlap as Corporal Eric Dunhamand Dale Spaulding as Captain Franklin ErgoWith Kathryn Stanley as Christine the AnalystSound design and editing by Kathryn StanleyOriginal story by Dale SpauldingOriginal score by Aaron Weatherford. Aaron is open for work. You can reach him at https://aaronweatherford.carrd.co/INTRO:SHELL is a short story with dark themes and intense action suited for audiences 17 years and older. This concept episode shows the potential for production, writing, and acting in professionally produced episodes of the podcast, as supported by patron contributions. It’s the standard of the DadBodOddPod that nothing on the show will meet or exceed a hard PG-13 rating in film. You can support this quality of content by donating as little as the cost of an artisan soda, or a cup of coffee, each month. If you’d like to fund future episodes of “SHELL,” or to fund brand new, original productions, click the link in this episode’s description, or you can visit https://www.ko-fi.com/aeternal

A cloaked stranger approaches a man inn on a dark, rainy night. | Set in the universe of D&D, this audio series will combine elements of storytelling from the beloved table-top roleplaying game, and also give you, the listener, the chance to decide the fate of the characters. Grab your d20… it’s your turn! | This original series is originally based on TikTok. Visit my page to see the full production, and support my work on Patreon! | TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM81bGcFY/ | Patreon: https://patreon.com/WriteOnDale

When a cop is caught by a metahuman murderer, it’ll take wits and luck to come out alive.

It’s been too long! Here’s a little something to whet your appetite. This piece highlights a writing technique called “Show, then Tell.” To read the writing article focused on this very piece, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47876848 | To read the short story in text format, click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1032320059?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading_part_end&wp_uname=DaleSpaulding&wp_originator=HNJINsiwKMb2L7e52861v8Zhkx1yviN7PBqDHZv9wCjjmQPn71jB33OAxv5E26Z8j0cTC8CTIDSI2twY46RijzVWN4Ww3nJ1vj9mrWWNUYQ%2F%2BEpaYHjIOUW3FLPyIe6m