Two stories from our recent open mic in Hackney. Maryam has a breakdown and finds recovery in the least likely place. Then, Daniel helps defend a friend and is rewarded in unexpected ways. There's still time to hear our contribution to Radio 4: Truth Be Told is available to download via the iPlayer Radio app, or you can stream it on their website. Spread the word so they might make more! Spark is produced by founder Joanna Yates and a large team of volunteers. Audio production by Matt Hill with support from Kirsty McQuire and Hannah Ratcliffe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Glory' - Maryam & Daniel - True Stories Told Live

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True stories told live across the UK. This week we hear two stories on the theme of ‘Public Humiliation’. Nebiu tells us about laughinstereotypes on a crowded bus and Holly explains how an ex flame reignited but in all the wrong ways. 
For info on all upcoming events and dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public Humiliation - Nebiu & Holly

True stories told live across the UK. This week we hear two stories on the highly relatable theme of ‘Faking it’. Marie tells us about the time she put her body through hell to impress a hot date and Chris recounts the time his ‘faking it’ saw a whole company crash and burn. 
For info on all upcoming events and event dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faking It - Marie & Chris

True stories told live across the UK. In this ‘Weddings’ themed episode we hear from Julie and Flemming. Julie takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as she talks us through her three contrasting marriages and Flemming tells us a story to remind us that you are never too old to find true love. 
For info on all upcoming events including dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weddings – Julie & Flemming

True stories told live across the UK. We kick off a brand new series with a bang – a birthday bang to be precise. Last year our beloved podcast turned ten years old... Yes ten! So to celebrate, we put on a best-of birthday bonanza at London’s prestigious Underbelly Festival Southbank. We invited storytellers old and new to retell one of their favourite stories from events past. Here’s three of the stories we heard there, each told by a Spark storytelling veteran. 
First we hear from our podcast producer Elle who tells us about the time she went to a not-so-elite sex party. Then we hear from event producer Rachel who talks us through a psychotic episode she once had without realising she was having it. And lastly we hear from Scarlett – Spark’s amazing host and one-time tea dealer – about a party she can’t quite remember but will never forget. 
For info on all upcoming events and dates for our brand new night at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply the Best – Elle, Rachel & Scarlett

True stories told live across the UK. This week Spark London very fittingly hears two tales about London. Jess tells us about the time a stranger’s kindness helped her turn her life around and Eleanor reveals a time Buckingham Palace got her all hot under the collar - quite literally.
BIG NEWS PODCAST FANS: Spark True Stories turns ten this year and to celebrate we will be hosting a live ‘best of’ at the iconic Underbelly Festival Southbank. Grab your tickets to Spark’s ‘Simply the Best’ night on the 12th of June at underbellyfestival.co.uk or visit stories.co.uk for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Glory' - Maryam & Daniel - True Stories Told Live

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