Stories We Don't Tell

Paul goes solo with this short message to let listeners know that the podcast is going on a summer vacation for a few weeks. Theme music by Rayannah.

The third episode in our three-part Shots Fired! series. Stefan describes his dream podcast, "Cereal," then tells a story about activism and shame, and answers rapid-fire(ish) questions from Paul. Theme music by Rayannah.

The second episode in our three-part Shots Fired! series. Brianne tells a story about friendship and alcohol, then answers rapid-fire(ish) questions from Stefan. Theme music by Rayannah.

This is the first episode of a three part series called Shots Fired! Paul tells a story about being single and wanting music in his life. Theme music by Rayannah.

Paul and Brianne talk about nerves. Rachel Lane shares a story about consciously uncoupling from her job. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about starting a new event in a new city. Erin Kang tells a story about her hometown. You can learn more about Erin's event over at StoriesOfOurs.org. Theme music by Rayannah.

Stefan tells a story about a life-long friendship. Brianne and Stefan wrap up the workshop process with a story post-mortem. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan begin to workshop their stories for their upcoming 'Friends & Enemies' event. Brianne tells a story about memory and belonging, while Stefan's workshop will be on next week's episode. Theme music by Rayannah.

Paul reads a ghost story that he's told at a number of events around town. All three hosts talk about money and storytelling, changed expectations, and paying artists. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne describes her new sword, then chats with Stefan about experimentation in storytelling. Stefan tells a story about nearly missing a bus with his brother in New York City. Theme music by Rayannah.

Monica Hamburg tells a story about New York City, heart break and getting hit by a car. Paul and Stefan talk about misdirection in stories and the Brooklyn 99 Halloween episodes. Theme music by Rayannah.

Jake Babad shares a story about love and breaking the bed. Stefan talks in his creepy announcer voice. Brianne and Stefan disagree on what makes Jake so likeable. #TeamBrianne if you agree with Brianne, #TeamPaul if you agree with Stefan. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Paul both tell intimate stories, and chat about taboo stories in between. You'll also learn a bit about the flat earther theory and our understanding of the word vagina. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk to Paul (who is absent) with a storytelling retrospective. John Finn tells a story? An anti-story? Theme music by Rayannah.

Colin Munch from Tales from the Black tells a story about life as a mid-grade out-of-date android. Stefan sits down with Colin to talk about fiction, his event, and storytelling at large. Colin's next event is Friday, May 6, and you can get your tickets here. Theme music by Rayannah.

Tanya Cothran tells a story about looking for personal transformation on a trip to Malawi. Brianne and Stefan talk about trope traps and how to avoid them. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about professional word counters and telling a story about somebody who's in the room. Stefan tells a story about going to Europe with his brother. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about origin stories and how they've chosen to co-opt the idea. Alena Cawthorne tells a story about adoption and identity. Theme music by Rayannah.

Stefan interviews Paul about cereal and storytelling. Paul tells a story about his fraught relationship with his nose. Theme music by Rayannah.

Adam Zawalich tells a story about anxiety, medication, and the buzzing just below his skin. You can tweet turtle pictures to Stefan via @steho_. Stefan and Paul talk about turtle emotions and concluding a story that doesn't have a neat ending. Theme music by Rayannah.

Paul and Brianne talk about the pros and cons of reading your story from notes. Brianne tells a story about grief and an irrational fight. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about Briannalytics and moments in the writing process when you need to stop thinking about how the audience may react. Daryn Caister tells a story about gender identity. You can hear more from Daryn over at GreenMajority.ca. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about mug cakes and trusting that the audience will be on your side. Erin Kang tells a story about growing up in a house with her father's addiction. Check out Erin's storytelling event over at StoriesOfOurs.org. Tweet your favourite mug cake recipes to Brianne @bennessb. Theme music by Rayannah.