Ye Olde Magic

Conversation 10: Firstborns and runaways

Desiree and Tauni join us to discuss the chaos that was being the oldests. We talk early days, running away, cousin Julie, and take a moment at the end to listen to one of Travis' favorite poems -- "In Just" by e e cummings. 

Conversation 09: When we write music

Abigail and Chip join us this conversation to discuss music, what it means, why we write it, and the influences that drive us to create. Our first introduction to the grandkids on my favorite ninth episode of a magic podcast. 

Conversation 08: Look into the mirror

Where we discuss the song "Look Into the Mirror," 2024, and the value of grief. 

Conversation 07: A ghost never leaves a haunted house

Tauni, Heather, Adam, Rachel, Ethan, and Megan join us to discuss what it was like to grow up in a haunted house. This is only half the conversation, and hopefully we release the rest soon. 

Conversation 06: What are we known for and what would we change

"Light and Darkness" is a poem Merlyn Poppleton wrote as a way to remind his grandchildren to always choose the right. We discuss that poem and the choices we make both as parents and as kids, with Adam Poppleton finally here to tell his side of the VW bus story.  

Conversation 05: Bridges, ofrendas, and Rachel Hixon

Rachel joined us today to discuss a poem called The Bridge. We also talk about the Mormon church in the 1950s and the little deeds that make generational impact. Also, Rachel makes a binding promise to come see a Broadway musical with Travis.

Conversation 04: A shepherd a sheep and a hireling

Heather joined the conversation today to discuss what it was like on both sides of Dad's life as an LA police officer. We discuss tips on how to get off an LA freeway when stalled without a cell phone, talk dad's early days as a police officer, and what we do to stay close as siblings. 

Conversation 02: family folklore

During our conversation we discuss the many stories and some of the folklore of the Poppleton family. Trying to decide what is true and what isn’t, if it even matters, and the best ways to tell a story. We discuss, three toed Willy, The Green Monkey, Step Slide Cabin, and a few others.