York Story Slam

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 21, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York. Our theme for our April story slam was FOOD FOR THOUGHT. We heard stories about cruise ship d...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On March 17, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York. Our theme for our March story slam was GOOD LUCK/BAD LUCK. We heard stories about injuries t...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On January 20, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York. Our theme for our January story slam was MAKING MOVES. We heard stories about relocating, c...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On November 18, nine winners from our monthly open mic story slams returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York. We gathered at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in downtown York, who have hosted all 10 of our annual Grand Slams in...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On October 21, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York.   Our October story slam was open theme. We heard stories about eventful excursions with family, celebrity encounters at the Whi...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On September 16, six storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York.   The theme for our September story slam was WTF? We heard stories about perplexing childhood experiences, interactions with ani...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On August 19, seven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our August story slam was DAILY GRIND. We heard stories about first jobs, career trajectories, and “other duties as a...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On July 15, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our July story slam was OLD FRIENDS. We heard stories about making friends on the internet, embarrassing moments only o...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 17, twelve storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our June story slam was BRUSH WITH DEATH. We heard stories about a camping trip gone awry, a complicated pregnancy, an...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 20, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our May story slam was ALL IN THE FAMILY. We heard stories about blood relations, chosen family, sibling pranks, and more...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 15, fourteen storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our April story slam was MY BETTER HALF. We heard stories about meeting future spouses, helping each other through...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On March 18, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works in downtown York. The theme for our March story slam was NO HARD FEELINGS. We heard stories about getting tackled in football games, losing items from t...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On February 18, six storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our February story slam was CULTURE SHOCK. We heard stories about being made to feel “othered,” what happens when you...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On January 21, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our January story slam was TIPPING POINT. We heard stories about starting a business, new-parent anxiety, and a treach...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On September 19, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. Our theme this month was COMING HOME. We heard stories about moving, about finding a sense of home, a couple about dogs, and even one about a 50th hi...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On August 15, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. Our theme this month was WARNING SIGNS. We heard stories about scary situations, new places and relationships, a highly anticipated celebrity encounter,...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On July 18, eleven storytellers shared their true stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. We heard stories about riding in the car, riding bikes, delayed and missed flights, and stories about surgery and terminal illness. Our winner was...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 20, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. The theme for our June story slam was SUMMER LOVE. We heard stories about connections that spanned decades, the risks in putting yourself out there, and...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On May 16, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our May story slam was LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER. We heard stories about Ouija boards, the power of a good nap when needed, and our mothers’...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On April 18, twelve storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our April story slam was OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. We heard stories about going above and beyond at work, stepping outside your comf...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On March 21, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our March story slam was HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL. We heard stories about second chances, the search for romantic partners, and the dange...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On January 17, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our January story slam was A TIME LIKE NO OTHER. We heard stories about the birth of a child, shared moments with loved ones, and pr...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 21, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our June story slam was FATHER KNOWS BEST. We heard stories about lessons learned, thoughtful kindness bestowed, and generational differences. In the end...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 17, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our May story slam was CHAOS. We heard stories about dealing with children, facing wild animals, and septic troubles. In the end, our winner was Randall Art...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 19, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our April story slam was COURAGE. We heard stories about facing and overcoming fear, learning about courage by observing others, and conscientious objecti...