On today’s episode, Veronica shares a story about the playground behind her home. She is then joined by the Stories We Don’t Tell crew to talk about her isolation experience. Veronica’s show, Mosaic: Untold Lives, will take place online on April 14. RSVP here.
Read moreEpisode 129: Exquisite Corpse | Chapter One
The Exquisite Corpse is a writing exercise that was invented by French Surrealists in the 1920s. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, but are only allowed to see what the previous person contributed. This is an audio version of this exercise, and we’ve asked each of our guests to write and record their own contribution based on a previous guest’s prompt.
So, this episode includes a stitched-together story written by several people. What is the story about? Where will it go? What will happen? You’ll have to listen to find out. Welcome to the Exquisite Corpse: Chapter One.
Read moreEpisode 128: Why am I so anxious?
On today’s episode, Rob shares a story about getting ill, his distaste over hipster haircuts, and his appreciation of red carpet Christoph Waltz. He is then joined by the Stories We Don’t Tell crew to talk about finding positivity and generalized anxiety.
Read moreEpisode 127: Two Moments
Join hosts Joey, Stefan, and Paul for this special ongoing series. This episode is a throwback to before, well, you know what, where you’ll hear a story from the live event followed by a discussion on an aspect of storytelling.
From last October, Georgette tells the story of two past relationships, and the lessons she learned from them. Your hosts have a discussion about writing relationship stories.
Read moreEpisode 126: You've gotta pull it together now
On today’s episode, Jon shares a story about having to shut out the world, but the world wanting back in. For more stories from Jon, visit his website jonaaronsandler.com and follow him on Instagram @jonaaronsandler.
Read moreEpisode 125: Do you ever smile?
On today’s episode, Paul shares a story about getting back onto the dating scene at the worst possible time.
Read moreEpisode 124: The Mind Olympian
On today’s episode, Joey shares a story about coming home and having to isolate, providing the space and time for reflection.
Read moreEpisode 123: We're all in this together
Join hosts Joey, Stefan, and Paul for this special ongoing series of episodes. Due to, well, you know what, they’ll be recording remotely and posting new episodes with more frequency. On each episode, you’ll hear a story from one of them or from a special storytelling guest, followed by a quick discussion.
Read moreEpisode 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.