EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 1H 11M
How Folklore Becomes A Shared Universe For Every Community | Episode 481
from Voices for Voices® · host Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes
How Folklore Becomes A Shared Universe For Every Community | Episode 481Your hometown has lore. Someone saw something. Someone swears it happened. And most of the time, those stories stay trapped inside a diner booth, a school hallway, or a local police report. We want to pull them into the light and build something bigger than another random monster tale.We’re joined by David Solomon, CEO and founder of Mythical Creatures Around the World, to share the blueprint for a shared universe built from small-town folklore, cryptid sightings, and regional legends across the United States and beyond. We talk mermaid reports on the Oregon Coast, Bigfoot hotspots, werewolf folklore, and the way modern myths evolve through UFO stories and supernatural encounters. David explains why these legends matter, how they can carry morals like parables, and why he sees this work as outreach that offers hope without turning into propaganda.We also get specific about the plan: books for each town, crossover events, TV pilots, comics, audiobooks, radio platforms, video games, music, and more. David breaks down the different imprints we’re building for kids, teens, families, and mature audiences, plus what “quality over quantity” looks like when you’re trying to do faith-backed Christian fantasy, speculative fiction, and grounded drama the right way.If you want your community’s story to be heard and you want clean, compelling stories with purpose, follow along and help us spread the word. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Voices for Voices and Mythical Creatures Around the World.*Donate Today: LoveVoices.org, CashApp and Venmo**Find our book here:Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AWPublisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgbInstagram: @voicesforvoicesTikTok: @voices_for_voicesFacebook: Voices for Voices*Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And Share The Show2:00 David’s Vision After Eye Stroke6:40 Small Town Folklore Sparks New Projects14:30 One Connected Universe Across Towns23:10 Imprints For Kids Teens Adults33:40 YA Legends Along The Coast44:10 Expanding Into Every Story Format55:05 Bible Connections And Pop Culture Roots1:03:20 Dallas Atlantis Tease And Real Darkness1:09:05 Closing Thanks And Calls To Action#justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #DavidSolomon #Folklore #CulturalStories #SharedUniverse #CommunityTraditions #MythologyExplored #StorytellingArt #LocalLegends #CulturalHeritage #FolkloreInFocus #TalesOfThePast #MythicalCreatures #InterconnectedCultures #FolkTalesReimagined #TraditionAndIdentity #NarrativeCommunities #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode481Support the show
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How Folklore Becomes A Shared Universe For Every Community | Episode 481 Your hometown has lore. Someone saw something. Someone swears it happened. And most of the time, those stories stay trapped inside a diner booth, a school hallway, or a local police report. We want to pull them into the light and build something bigger than another random monster tale. We’re joined by David Solomon, CEO and founder of Mythical Creatures Around the World, to share the blueprint for a shared universe buil...
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