Based on a True Story https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com True stories, told with notes and highly edited. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:19:06 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2014 John Williamson. All rights reserved. Arts 1440 serial John "Moose" Williamson began this show to tell story of the most interesting thing that ever happened to him. He bets you'll think it's interesting too. John Moose Williamson John Moose Williamson No false https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/720588/based_on_a_true_story___Logo-01.png Based on a True Story https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com 144 144 Based on a True Story: Teaser Based on a True Story: Teaser https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-teaser/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-teaser/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:24:58 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-teaser/ John Moose Williamson false No 119 1 full Episode 0: An Introduction Episode 0: An Introduction https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-episode-0-an-introduction/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-episode-0-an-introduction/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:07:25 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/based-on-a-true-story-episode-0-an-introduction/ My first full episode is an introduction to the podcast. I figure it might help to know a little bit about where this show is coming from.

]]> My first full episode is an introduction to the podcast. I figure it might help to know a little bit about where this show is coming from.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 788 2 full Oregon: Part 1 - Notecards Oregon: Part 1 - Notecards https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-1/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-1/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:08:55 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-1/ Our story begins.

]]> Our story begins.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 804 4 full Oregon: Part 2 - The Rules Oregon: Part 2 - The Rules https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-2/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-2/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:09:11 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-2/ In which we learn the rules. And the truth.

]]> In which we learn the rules.
And the truth.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 934 5 full Oregon: Part 3 - The Pondering Sage Oregon: Part 3 - The Pondering Sage https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-3/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-3/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2016 23:06:21 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-3/ Things get real. This chapter has probably the greatest ending in the history of podcasts. Be sure you've heard parts 1 and 2 for the full experience. In addition to my theme song by Parlor Voice (feat. Johnson Cochran), this episode features music from (among others) Ministry of Interior Spaces, check out the whole album at ministryofinteriorspaces.bandcamp.com.

]]> Things get real. This chapter has probably the greatest ending in the history of podcasts. Be sure you've heard parts 1 and 2 for the full experience.

In addition to my theme song by Parlor Voice (feat. Johnson Cochran), this episode features music from (among others) Ministry of Interior Spaces, check out the whole album at ministryofinteriorspaces.bandcamp.com.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1476 6 full Oregon: Part 4 - The Slip Oregon: Part 4 - The Slip https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-4/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-4/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:53:31 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-4/ The most anticipated episode in the history of the show. What I said happens happens.

]]> The most anticipated episode in the history of the show.

What I said happens happens.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 839 7 full Oregon: Part 5 - The Road Oregon: Part 5 - The Road https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-5/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-5/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:56:14 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-5/ Fans of episode 4 will not be disappointed. And I sure hope you're all listening through the credits; you don't want to miss any of the fun.

]]> Fans of episode 4 will not be disappointed.

And I sure hope you're all listening through the credits; you don't want to miss any of the fun.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1106 8 full Oregon: Part 6 - The Ride Oregon: Part 6 - The Ride https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-6/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-6/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:51:16 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-6/ Part 6! Will there be a Part 7? I suppose you'll know by the end of the episode, won't you?

]]> Part 6!

Will there be a Part 7?

I suppose you'll know by the end of the episode, won't you?

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1031 9 full Oregon: Part 7 - The New Rules Oregon: Part 7 - The New Rules https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-7/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-7/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:32:41 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-7/ The triumphant return of BOATS! The sad return to Obsidian Trails. We're not out of Oregon yet. Featuring music from James Li's Ministry of Interior Spaces Also, I hope you're all seeing our new logo thing by Kendra Kamp.

]]> The triumphant return of BOATS!

The sad return to Obsidian Trails.

We're not out of Oregon yet.

Featuring music from James Li's Ministry of Interior Spaces

Also, I hope you're all seeing our new logo thing by Kendra Kamp.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 895 10 full Oregon: Part 8 - The Reasons Oregon: Part 8 - The Reasons https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-8/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-8/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:36:35 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-8/ A very tricky episode to put together. I hope we all feel like it worked out.

If you're not feeling it, feel free to bail in the middle. NOTE: It is essential that you’ve heard parts 1 through 7 before giving this a try. Thanks, everyone.]]> A very tricky episode to put together. I hope we all feel like it worked out.


If you're not feeling it, feel free to bail in the middle.
NOTE: It is essential that you’ve heard parts 1 through 7 before giving this a try.
Thanks, everyone.]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1599 1 full Oregon: Part 9 - The Music Oregon: Part 9 - The Music https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-9/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-9/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:18:17 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-9/ Our story isn't nearly done.

]]> Our story isn't nearly done.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1324 1 full Oregon: Part 10 - The Breaks Oregon: Part 10 - The Breaks https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-10/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-10/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:51:00 -0600 http://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-10/ Let's get back to the adventure of a lifetime. We return to the wilderness of Oregon as I attempt to graduate from the Impact program to Advanced. Featuring authentic journal entries and letters from Mom and Dad.

]]> Let's get back to the adventure of a lifetime. We return to the wilderness of Oregon as I attempt to graduate from the Impact program to Advanced. Featuring authentic journal entries and letters from Mom and Dad.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1541 11 full Oregon: Part 11 - The Cookie Oregon: Part 11 - The Cookie https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-11/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-11/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:53:58 -0600 https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-11/ Our story continues as I acclimate to the advanced section of the program. I receive a letter from my grandfather and get to eat an oreo.

]]> Our story continues as I acclimate to the advanced section of the program. I receive a letter from my grandfather and get to eat an oreo.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1647 12 full Oregon: Part 12 - The Poor Guy Oregon: Part 12 - The Poor Guy https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-12/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-12/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:49:28 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-12-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 As my program nears its end, I reflect on the tension between my experience and my parents' good intentions.

]]> As my program nears its end, I reflect on the tension between my experience and my parents' good intentions.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1809 14 full Oregon: Part 13 - Notes to Self Oregon: Part 13 - Notes to Self https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-13/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-13/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:30:11 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-13-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 I head out on my solo, several days of silence and solitude in the wilderness. It was often pretty boring.

]]> I head out on my solo, several days of silence and solitude in the wilderness. It was often pretty boring.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1862 15 full Oregon: Part 14 - Name Oregon: Part 14 - Name https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-14/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-14/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:14:50 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-14-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 The moment you’ve been waiting for: I receive my earth name.  And I start to feel pretty ready to head home.

And DEFINITELY listen to the very end for a spine-tingling preview of episodes to come.

]]> The moment you’ve been waiting for: I receive my earth name.  And I start to feel pretty ready to head home.

And DEFINITELY listen to the very end for a spine-tingling preview of episodes to come.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1593 16 full Oregon: Part 15 - The Visit Oregon: Part 15 - The Visit https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-15/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-15/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:51:29 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-15-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 My last days in Oregon. I am joined in the wilderness (and on the podcast) by my parents.

]]> My last days in Oregon. I am joined in the wilderness (and on the podcast) by my parents.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1726 17 full Oregon: Part 16 - Mom Oregon: Part 16 - Mom https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-16-mom/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-16-mom/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:10:34 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-16-mom-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 An interview with my mother, Alice Williamson.

]]> An interview with my mother, Alice Williamson.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 1597 18 full Oregon: Part 17 - Dad Oregon: Part 17 - Dad https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-17-dad/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-17-dad/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:17:11 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-17-dad-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 An interview with my dad, Bruce Williamson.

]]> An interview with my dad, Bruce Williamson.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 2619 19 full Oregon: Part 18 - LIVE Oregon: Part 18 - LIVE https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-18-live-episode/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-18-live-episode/#comments Sun, 27 May 2018 00:28:14 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-18-live-episode-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Recorded LIVE at the Cave Cafe on the campus of Calvin College.

]]> Recorded LIVE at the Cave Cafe on the campus of Calvin College.

]]> John Moose Williamson false No 5887 20 full Oregon: Part 19 - End Oregon: Part 19 - End https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-19-the-end/ https://johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/e/oregon-part-19-the-end/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:19:06 -0600 johnmoosewilliamson.podbean.com/oregon-part-19-the-end-a6e028dde4b3f824c36802fbaf49126b The final episode of my “Oregon” season. You’ll find out what happened when I went home and my final thoughts on the whole experience.

Seriously, if you’ve never done it, rate the show, maybe even write a review on iTunes.

And it would mean the world to me if you would tell some friends that you really like this show and they should listen from the beginning. I'm more proud of telling this story in this podcast than anything else I've ever done.

Thanks for all your support, everyone.

]]> The final episode of my “Oregon” season. You’ll find out what happened when I went home and my final thoughts on the whole experience.

Seriously, if you’ve never done it, rate the show, maybe even write a review on iTunes.

And it would mean the world to me if you would tell some friends that you really like this show and they should listen from the beginning. I'm more proud of telling this story in this podcast than anything else I've ever done.

Thanks for all your support, everyone.

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