Jim Hirtle

J Hirtle The Last Storyteller

Jim Hirtle

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J Hirtle The Last Storyteller

Join J Hirtle on The Last Storyteller podcast as he takes listeners on a journey through life with his captivating poetry and storytelling. Explore topics like grief, childhood, identity crisis, reflections and more.
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J Hirtle The Last Storyteller: Exploring Life Through Poetry and Storytelling

J Hirtle The Last Storyteller is a podcast series that takes listeners on an emotional journey through the power of poetry and storytelling. Hosted by poet and storyteller Jim Hirtle, the show covers a wide range of topics from nature to aging, traditions to emotions. Each episode is designed to captivate the listener with its depth of feeling while exploring some of life's most profound questions.
The show's creator began his writing career with the book Going Numb, which tells a story about addiction and faith. Writing this book reignited Jim's love for storytelling which led him to create The Last Storyteller podcast series.
Listeners will be drawn into Jim's world from the very first episode as he shares tales of love, loss and hope. His stories cover everything from childhood memories to life lessons learned in old age.
One unique aspect of J Hirtle The Last Storyteller is its ability to connect with people on different levels. Whether you are dealing with an identity crisis or simply reflecting on your own life experiences, this podcast has something for everyone.
Jim also delves into creative writing processes in several episodes giving budding writers insights into how they can improve their own work.
Some standout episodes include 'To Be Like Eliot,' where Jim explores T.S Eliot’s mind; 'Empty Air,' where he tells us about dance as therapy; 'Lingering Memories,' where he recites poems that explore feelings related to grief; ‘A New Year,’ where he reflects upon New Year resolutions; ‘Beautiful Dying,’ an excerpt from his novella which talks about dying gracefully; ‘The Fisherman’ that touches upon themes such as addiction and faith among many others.
Overall J Hirtle The Last Storyteller is an experience not just another podcast series. It offers a unique perspective into human emotions that will leave you feeling inspired long after it ends.