In this episode of 'From Cork to New York,' Maria Gillen from Cork and Jim Brule from New York weave together timeless stories from their homelands. Jim shares the tale of 'Love Like Salt,' a story about a king and his three daughters, and the youngest daughter's profound love expressed through the simple comparison to salt. Maria follows with the enchanting story of Muirish and the mystical white horses of the sea, interweaving elements of folklore, nostalgia, and the essence of true companionship. Together, they create a rich tapestry of narrative that bridges the cultural and geographical gap between Cork and New York.

1. 00:00 Welcome
2. 00:55 Jim - Love Like Salt
3. 08:24 Maria - Muirish and the White Horse

In this episode of 'From Cork to New York,' Maria Gillen and Jim Brule share stories and reflections that traverse continents and emotions. They explore the connection between physical distance and emotional closeness, neuroscience, and the bond between people and places. Maria recounts a profound experience on Spike Island and shares a mystical Irish story about the She Wolf, while Jim tells a heartwarming Jewish tale about faith, generosity, and divine intervention. Themes of nature, connection, and ancient traditions weave throughout, making this episode a rich tapestry of storytelling and human experience.

00:00 Welcome

07:41 Jim's Story - Silver and Gold

22:58 Maria's Story - Si Mac Tire

36:33 Discussion

In this premiere episode of 'From Cork to New York,' Maria Gillen, a storyteller from Cork, and Jim Brule, a storyteller from New York, share insights on how they met through a shared love for spiritual storytelling. They recount their experience at the Guinness World Record Storytelling session in Marrakesh and discuss the importance of connection through stories. They weave a path down the Story Road, beginning with Jim, as he shares the Chinese tale of 'The Cowherd and the Weaver.’ Maria responds with an Irish story, followed by a Jewish story from Jim. The episode delves into their personal stories and the concept of legacy storytelling, emphasizing the power of stories to transcend boundaries and preserve values across generations.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:57 How We Met: The Story Road

01:39 The Marrakesh Experience

02:16 The Power of Storytelling

05:23 Jim's Story: The Cowherd and the Weaver

14:16 Maria's Story: The Little Red Book

24:39 Jim's Story: The Baal Shem Tov

29:13 Legacy Storytelling: Values and Connections

36:37 Conclusion and Farewell