Welcome to the Woods Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/welcome-to-the-woods A mysterious stranger wanders the woods and seems to have a burning need to tell a story to those he meets. There is clearly more to him than what is obvious, but his tales are no less intriguing. © 2025 Samuel Grom 5ad2c998-656a-5761-8144-200096add950 no Podcast Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:15 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:55:12 -0500 https://www.samuelgrom.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/OYvO9KzndF83Q4ugzYJTuR21kWgJe5nRCmeqnB7rIOA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NjMzLzE2NjYz/MDk1MTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Welcome to the Woods https://www.samuelgrom.com/ episodic Samuel Grom A mysterious stranger wanders the woods and seems to have a burning need to tell a story to those he meets. There is clearly more to him than what is obvious, but his tales are no less intriguing. A mysterious stranger wanders the woods and seems to have a burning need to tell a story to those he meets. anthology, fiction, narration School of Communication, The University of Akron keppler@uakron.edu No No Newfound Novelist 5 5 Newfound Novelist full 797639e7-dd12-4e7c-adbc-66a71c0b444e https://share.transistor.fm/s/356232e0 It seems the woodsman has another mysteriously acquired visitor for you to hear. This time, Young Adult novelist and English professor Julie Drew finds herself in the thicket and is impressively prepared.

]]> It seems the woodsman has another mysteriously acquired visitor for you to hear. This time, Young Adult novelist and English professor Julie Drew finds herself in the thicket and is impressively prepared.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:41:23 -0500 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 700 A conversation with novelist and professor Julie Drew leads to a tale of childhood. A conversation with novelist and professor Julie Drew leads to a tale of childhood. anthology, fiction, narration No Winter Whispers 4 4 Winter Whispers full d25da825-0e65-4275-b50f-cf479909b3c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6cf6781 This time, the woods are filled with snow and ice, yet you brave the elements just to listen to the Woodsman's yarns. He greats you grumpily, but is more than willing to give you what you want, or at least until his socks are dry.

]]> This time, the woods are filled with snow and ice, yet you brave the elements just to listen to the Woodsman's yarns. He greats you grumpily, but is more than willing to give you what you want, or at least until his socks are dry.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:13:28 -0500 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 757 A story of ancient cities and a desperate child, all told in the bitter cold. A story of ancient cities and a desperate child, all told in the bitter cold. anthology, fiction, narration No A Freaked Out Friend 3 3 A Freaked Out Friend full 7b327651-d87f-41b1-ace1-59a5303213c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/046ae81c In this episode, the mysterious woodsman brings in a guest named Darrius to tell tales under the canopy. While he seems startled to be in his new environment at first, he overcomes his panic to help conjure images of space in its vastness while the woodsman summons dread.

]]> In this episode, the mysterious woodsman brings in a guest named Darrius to tell tales under the canopy. While he seems startled to be in his new environment at first, he overcomes his panic to help conjure images of space in its vastness while the woodsman summons dread.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:06:40 -0500 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 969 From the beauty of space to the dread of it within. Darrius overcomes his surprise to tell stories in the woods. From the beauty of space to the dread of it within. Darrius overcomes his surprise to tell stories in the woods. anthology, fiction, narration No Podcast Trailer 1 1 Podcast Trailer trailer 51ea819c-8ae1-4037-8854-982a181477ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/a873faf8 There's something in the woods that wants to talk to you, it wants to tell you a story. Will you stay to here it out?

]]> There's something in the woods that wants to talk to you, it wants to tell you a story. Will you stay to here it out?

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:11:31 -0500 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 30 Come Listen to the Welcome to the Woods Podcast! Come Listen to the Welcome to the Woods Podcast! anthology, fiction, narration No Animal Fables 2 2 Animal Fables full ab884591-cc51-4214-b5f6-0bfc199c7369 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc8a8cf Walking through the woods, you catch the mysterious woodsman off-guard, his only response is to tell you tales of animals both remembered and fabricated.

]]> Walking through the woods, you catch the mysterious woodsman off-guard, his only response is to tell you tales of animals both remembered and fabricated.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:21:22 -0400 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 788 This time, A coyote creates the stars and a hunter meets a strange fate in the forest. This time, A coyote creates the stars and a hunter meets a strange fate in the forest. anthology, fiction, narration, fable No A Stranger with a Story 1 1 A Stranger with a Story full c064fa4f-63e5-4e56-818a-3eccf1a8281e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a0ebb61 Enjoying the scenery of your local forest, you come across a strange man. He seems tattered, a bit crazed, but unquestionably happy. He offers to tell you a few stories, and for some reason beyond your full understanding, you want to hear him out as he welcomes you to the woods.

Music used:

  • In the Trees| by Sir Cubworth| from the YouTube audio library
  • The Colonel| by Zachariah Hickman| from the YouTube audio library
  • Lonesome Star| by Unicorn Heads| from the YouTube audio library

All usage coincides with YouTube's terms of use.

]]> Enjoying the scenery of your local forest, you come across a strange man. He seems tattered, a bit crazed, but unquestionably happy. He offers to tell you a few stories, and for some reason beyond your full understanding, you want to hear him out as he welcomes you to the woods.

Music used:

  • In the Trees| by Sir Cubworth| from the YouTube audio library
  • The Colonel| by Zachariah Hickman| from the YouTube audio library
  • Lonesome Star| by Unicorn Heads| from the YouTube audio library

All usage coincides with YouTube's terms of use.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:37:17 -0400 Samuel Grom Samuel Grom 1054 A charming tale of mushroom people, a mysterious goat herder, and a giant woman. Sam the woodsman's got some stories he really wants to tell you for some reason. A charming tale of mushroom people, a mysterious goat herder, and a giant woman. Sam the woodsman's got some stories he really wants to tell you for some reason. Anthology, Fiction, Narration No