Anya and Alan welcome Mandi Kaye Ottaway to talk about the book that changed her life, Julie and Julia: 365 days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell. Mandi tells us all about how this book inspired her to become the podcasting mogul she is today, her favorite lines from the book, and why the movie is not worth your time.

Anya and Alan welcome Sarah (aka Other_Girl) to talk about the book that is required reading to understand her soul, Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood. We discuss race in Southern Literature, cycles of abuse, and swiss cheese vs cheddar stories.

Jan Moffett visits Anya and Alan to talk about her favorite children's book- The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. She reveals the story behind her tattoo, helps us preform a dramatic reading of the book, and commiserates over the difficulty of raising kids.

Lani Diane Rich visits Anya and Alan to talk about Moonlighting. She tells us all about what this show means to her, drops her latest narrative theory, and admits how much she hates- no loves- urgh, is just a sucker for those Han Solo and David Addison types.

Anya and Alan talk about Wild Seed by Octavia Butler. This is Alan's favorite book, and he has read it every year for decades. We talk about Prequels, misprinted paperback covers, and getting over trauma. 

Anya and Alan discuss the book and movie 'And the Band Played On'. Anya reveals why this movie is so important to her, what a retro-virus is, and why Trump is AIDS.

Anya and Alan talk about Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut. We try to guess why studios are surprised by Ridley Scott, why critics thought this movie would enrage Muslims, and if it is better than Captain America: Civil War. 

Anya and Alan talk about Anya's favorite movie 'Me and You and Everyone We Know'. We try to figure out if anyone likes this movie the first time they see it, who the story is about, and if life has any meaning. Have you ever heard of a Hope Chest? Did you know that soup can never be digital? Listen and learn.

Anya and Alan get serious and tell their stories about abuse and depression. We spoil the arc of the whole show as we dig through seasons 5-7. Please listen to the end to hear all of the stories people shared with us!

Anya and Alan tell the story of how they discovered Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and each other, in Part 1 of our premiere episode. We talk about the first four seasons of the show, Buffy's impact on television, and how Anya got her name. Thank-you to everyone who wrote in, and please listen to the end to hear their stories!

Anya and Alan discuss spoilers and how important they will be for this podcast. They also let you know a little bit about all the stories they will cover for the rest of the year!

Hallowed Ground StoryCast is a podcast about the stories that move us, define us, and change our lives. Anya and Alan share the most impactful stories they've experienced with each other, and with you.