Here in the Garage, we pop the hood and kick the tires, exploring how Story, storytelling, and narrative function in the world. Our contributors are students, faculty, and alumni of ETSU’s Department of Communication & Performance.

Thank you for joining us for our second episode. I’ve always thought “First Annual” was one of the most optimistic phrases ever. So sure there’s going to be a Second Annual. We made it through our first monthly episode, and here we are with our second. Hooray for optimism!

In this episode, we’ve got two segments for you. Both explore the relationship of stories with youth. One looks at a favorite childhood bedtime story’s influence on the adult that child would become. The other gets a teenager’s perspective on one particular Grimm’s folk tale.

In segment one, Cynthia Millhorn begins what she hopes will become a series of favorite Bedtime Stories interviews. Listen in as she sits down with her brother, actor, and filmmaker, Christian Wallace, as he describes the childhood story he loved the most and how it impacted his adult worldview.

In segment two, Emily Katt examines the sometimes grim nature of Grimm's folk tales and their effect on young people, as represented by her teenage daughter. (Engage the snark!)