This episode is my first "field recording". Scottish storyteller Tim Porteus and I were literally walking through a forest and across a field when I recorded our conversation. I loved the relaxed quality of the conversation and it seemed to allow for a genuine flow of storytelling from Tim. In this episode, Tim shares a "Broonie" tale and some rich anecdotes drawn from his life as a father.

Tim lives in Prestonpans in East Lothian, Scotland. The "Pans", as locals call it, is situated on the Firth of Forth, the waterway that reaches inland from the North Sea. The town has a rich history of fishing and mining, although sadly, much of that is gone. It's storytellers like Tim, however, who keep the history and stories alive, celebrating its people and pastimes. Tim has also been a regular contributor to the East Lothian Courier where you can find his "Tim's Tales" every week (https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/20603104.tims-tales-chest-stories/).