Episode 122: No end in sight

For the next few episodes, Paul and Stefan are joined by special guest co-host Joey Jakob. Each episode will include the usual: a story from the live event and a discussion about an aspect of storytelling.

Our old friend Brianne returns with a story about health and diagnosis. Listen to Brianne’s podcast, No End in Sight, at noendinsight.co and follow her on Twitter @bennessb.

Episode 121: Rice vs Noodles

For the next few episodes, Paul and Stefan are joined by special guest co-host Joey Jakob. Each episode will include the usual: a story from the live event and a discussion about an aspect of storytelling.

Jake shares a story about learning how to cry again. In the story, Jake references a discussion he has with his wife about what is better comfort food, rice or noodles. This has been an ongoing debate at the SWDT studios, and we want to know what you think. Tweet your answer to us @Steho_ and @jeffreypauldore.

Episode 120: They hatched a plan

For the next few episodes, Paul and Stefan are joined by special guest co-host Joey Jakob. Each episode will include the usual: a story from the live event and a discussion about an aspect of storytelling.

Alia shares a story about moving to China, her struggles there, and the very creative solution that her parents come up with to help her out.

Episode 119: #LetsReallyTalk

For the next few episodes, Paul and Stefan are joined by special guest co-host Joey Jakob. Each episode will include the usual: a story from the live event and a discussion about an aspect of storytelling.

Jon Aaron Sandler shares a story from his past that involves making some healthy decisions for himself. For more stories from Jon, visit his website jonaaronsandler.com and follow him on Instagram @jonaaronsandler.

Episode 118: Cherry Picker

For the next few episodes, Paul and Stefan are joined by special guest co-host Joey Jakob. Each episode will include the usual: a story from the live event and a discussion about an aspect of storytelling.

To honour the new co-host, Joey shares a story about friendship, reflecting on your younger self, and cherry picking.

Episode 117: Hammers and Nails

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Paul shares a funny story about getting better after something bad happened. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, the guys were inspired to discuss how to talk about something without actually talking about it.

Episode 116: Loving Her

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Fatima Kamenge shares an emotional journey about finding true love and acceptance. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, the guys were inspired by Fatima to talk about how to use big reveals effectively in a story.

Episode 115: You need to get up

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Rob Shirkey shares an emotional story about recovering from two concussions. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, Paul and Stefan were inspired by Rob to talk about telling a story while you’re still in it.

Episode 114: How one thing represents many things

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

The man himself, Stefan, shares a story about visiting his mother at the hospital. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, Paul and Stefan talk about how a piece of information can be used in a variety of ways.

Episode 113: What's it like to be a child again?

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Jette Stubbs shares an incredible story from her childhood. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content.  For this episode, Jette inspired them to talk about going back in time to tell a story from a different perspective.

Episode 112: Autumn Leaves

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Veronica Antipolo shares a beautiful story about her grandmother. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, Veronica inspired them to talk about using a repeated phrase to evoke different meanings and emotions.

Episode 111: The Story Inside Your Head

Paul and Stefan are going back to their storytelling roots. For the next bunch of episodes, they will be presenting stories recorded live off the floor at the Stories We Don’t Tell monthly event.

Joey Jakob shares a story about one of those small details that happen in our lives. After each performance, Stefan and Paul discuss an aspect of storytelling that was inspired by the story, either in form or content. For this episode, Joey inspired them to talk about how to write a story that might be a small moment, but one that has a large internal narrative.

Episode 110: Book Launch

On this one-off episode, Stefan tricks Paul into talking about sports. More importantly, they wanted to introduce a special project they have been working on over the summer hiatus. September 2019 is the fifth anniversary of the Stories We Don’t Tell and to mark this occasion, they put together a book of 61 stories that have been performed at the event over the years.

In addition to sports, Paul and Stefan go through the process of working with all the contributors, designing the book, and what it took to pull it all together. The official book launch will be held in Toronto on Thursday, October 17th, and you can purchase books and tickets at the links below.

Episode 109: Letting Go

Your humble hosts, Stefan and Paul, present a mash-up of the ongoing Five in Five and After Dark series, among other things. As we get closer to celebrating five years of Stories We Don’t Tell, the next five episodes will include lessons they’ve learned along the way. Paul and Stefan secretly made a list of some of these lessons separately, and in each of the next five episodes, they will both reveal one and discuss.

In this episode, Stefan talks about how being too descriptive could be the death of a story and Paul talks about letting go of things. Stefan puts out a call to you, the audience: what kind of things would you like to hear on future episodes? Tweet your answers @Steho_ and @jeffreypauldore. This wraps up the season-ending series of lessons learned in the last five years. See you, or more appropriately, hear you soon.

Episode 108: Sinkhole

Your humble hosts, Stefan and Paul, present a mash-up of the ongoing Five in Five and After Dark series, among other things. As we get closer to celebrating five years of Stories We Don’t Tell, the next five episodes will include lessons they’ve learned along the way. Paul and Stefan secretly made a list of some of these lessons separately, and in each of the next five episodes, they will both reveal one and discuss.

In this episode, Paul talks about the importance of good communication when putting on an event and Stefan talks about the motivations behind why people want to tell a particular story. As an added bonus, and to insert some suspense into the episode, Paul’s sink exploded during the recording session. Will your humble hosts drown by the end of the show? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Episode 107: The Space Between Us

Your humble hosts, Stefan and Paul, present a mash-up of the ongoing Five in Five and After Dark series, among other things. As we get closer to celebrating five years of Stories We Don’t Tell, the next five episodes will include lessons they’ve learned along the way. Paul and Stefan secretly made a list of some of these lessons separately, and in each of the next five episodes, they will both reveal one and discuss.

In this episode, Stefan talks about how each storytelling event has a life of its own and Paul talks about the importance of constructive feedback on your writing. Stefan was very excited about organizing the physical space of an event and for some reason, Paul sounded incoherent at times as though he was high. Where do you fall? #TeamSpace or #TeamHigh?

Episode 106: Ducklings

Your humble hosts, Stefan and Paul, present a mash-up of the ongoing Five in Five and After Dark series, among other things. As we get closer to celebrating five years of Stories We Don’t Tell, the next five episodes will include lessons they’ve learned along the way. Paul and Stefan secretly made a list of some of these lessons separately, and in each of the next five episodes, they will both reveal one and discuss.

In this episode, Paul talks about continuously doing the work as a storyteller and Stefan talks about how editing improves everything.

Extra bonus: You get to hear about the pooping ducklings that Stefan took care of as a five-year-old and the two cans of worms Paul opens.

Episode 105: Intentional Consistency

Your humble hosts, Stefan and Paul, present a mash-up of the ongoing Five in Five and After Dark series, among other things. As we get closer to celebrating five years of Stories We Don’t Tell, the next five episodes will include lessons they’ve learned along the way. Paul and Stefan secretly made a list of some of these lessons separately, and in each of the next five episodes, they will both reveal one and discuss.

This episode is about consistency in writing and being thoughtful with your intentions behind an event. Who was on #SWDTTeamConsistency and #SWDTThoughtful? You’ll have to listen to find out.