I enjoyed a lovely change of pace interviewing Kris Keppeler. I'm not sure how much you like people talking over the top of each other, but whenever I get the chance to share an anecdote about failed Mormon communism, I can't help but join in. Also, Kris has an incredible laugh which she generously bestows (which is like catnip for me).

This episode includes anecdotes about her time as a dressage and eventing athlete, how she imagined herself as an anteater to get into a role and the importance of how stories change who we are. I don't need to tell you that because if you are a podcast person, you probably already know how stories transform us.

To help this episode's accuracy in search engines, Episode 17 is about:

• Seattle-based Kris Keppeler's work as a voice actor narrator who specializes in non-fiction
• One of her most interesting jobs reading a series of books on Wicca (and how it's actually way more chill than you thought)
• Not all Wiccans are witches or speak Latin, but they do love Gaeilge and Samhain.
• Betsy Ross, the famous...upholsterer?
• Placing second in a competition using her "sexy voice"
• The most boring part of The Sound of Music is actually pretty good in isolation
• I learn Kris sadly does not share my affection for The Onion, but does love satire
• I fan girl about David Sedaris, yet again
• I ask Kris what her King Midas wish is (and her wish is surprisingly achievable, no genie needed!)
• The importance of Anne Frank, A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea, and connecting the dots
• Why I have Jim Jeffries envy (and his flawless bit about g*n control)
• Learning from the past needs to include a distinction between communism, socialism, downright evil dictators
• Tales from her equestrian days in eventing (a new term I learned, it's basically a horse triathlon)
• Why I'm still in love with Colin Firth

. . . . . Kris' Links! . . . . .

Her website: https://kriskeppeler.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KrisKeppelerNarrates

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrisKKeppeler

Kris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2958821/

Substack: https://kriskeppeler.substack.com/

. . . . . Leah's Links! . . . . .

Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahreneecomedian

Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LeahReneeComedian/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahreneecomedian

IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecomedian/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcreative/

Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co

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