S1 E6: The Well of the World's End

If you look out at the horizon, you will see a line that looks like you could step right off the edge of the earth. Myths and legends have long explored the idea that the world is not a sphere, but instead, if you travel far enough, you’ll find an ending. What might be at that ending place? A cliff that falls into nothing, a shining castle, a gateway to another world? Or perhaps something as simple as a wishing well and a small frog. In the story you’ll hear today, a young girl travels to the world’s end, where she may just find her destiny and a way out of the life she lives. It’s coming up in the story “The Well at the World’s End” told by Richard Martin. You’ll also hear a tall tale about an Olympic competition from Sheila Starks Philips, a vegetable story from Bob Reiser, and a song by Gary Voorhees. Come with us on a journey with stories from here to the world’s end and beyond. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “Olympic Competition in Amarillo” by Sheila Starks Phillips from The Lies of Texas are Upon You (1:52) Radio Family Journal: "Bomb" by Sam Payne (12:24) The Daily Mix: "Creek Memories" with Kim Weitkamp (18:04) "The Train That Carried My Girl From Town" by David Holt from David Holt and the Lightning Bolts (26:04) “The Well of the World’s End” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World’s End and Other Tales (29:56) “The Pumpkin’s Tale” by Bob Reiser from Foibles and Fiddlesticks: Fables for Grownups (42:56) “Part of Me” by Gary Voorhees from The Saga of the Sanpitch (52:10)