Backtrack: An Atlanta Storytellers Podcast

In this fourth episode of Season 3 of Backtrack, Kamaria Korta tells the story of a friendship she once couldn't imagine living without. When that friendship begins to fade, Kamaria struggles to let go. Years later, hearing one of their favorite songs on the radio helped her realize that even though the relationship didn't last forever, the love they shared was no less real.

You can watch Kamaria's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Time (Clock of the Heart)" here.

You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric and invites reflection through a shared question, and there's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join. Sign up here.

The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our February 4th show at Eddie's Attic.

In this third episode of Season 3 of Backtrack, Jean Woodall tells a story about falling in love after moving to New York City as a young woman. When that relationship ends in heartbreak, Jean discovers something unexpected in the middle of her grief. The little girl who had learned to keep her feelings tightly inside realizes just how deeply she is capable of feeling, and finally recognizes herself as a passionate woman.

You can watch Jean's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "If I Were a Carpenter" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join. Sign up here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our February 4th show at Eddie's Attic.

In this second episode of Season 3 of Backtrack, Charles Parrott tells the story of his best friend, Corey, and the music they discovered together as teenagers growing up in Nebraska. Corey’s life was cut tragically short, but the way he saw the world never really left Charlie. Decades later, Charlie is still reminded by his friend that the boundaries might be a little farther out than he imagined.

You can watch Charlie's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Nuthin' but a G Thang" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join. Sign up here.

The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our February 4th show at Eddie's Attic.

In this first episode of Season 3 of Backtrack, Cola Rum tells the story of a song he hated in the '80s and, for the record, still hates today. But over the years, something unexpected happened. Safety Dance became a way to connect with complete strangers and, as Cola puts it, somehow generate a little human love.

You can watch Cola's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Safety Dance" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join. Sign up here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our February 4th show at Eddie's Attic.

In this sixth and final episode of Season 2 of Backtrack, Kamaria Korta shares a story about doubt, persistence, and what it means to not give up. It's a story about a subject that haunted her for years, a class she failed more than once, and the slow, hard work of becoming someone she didn't know she could be.

You can watch Kamaria's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Don't Give Up" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join. Sign up here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.

Stay tuned. Season 3 episodes are coming soon!

In this episode, Bianca Anderson shares a story about loss, grief, and the moment a song becomes a lifeline. It's a story about two sisters who were more like twins, bound together by love, by music, and by an artist named Jhené Aiko, until the night everything changed.

You can watch Bianca's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Ascension" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join our community. Sign up here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.

In this fourth episode of Season 2 of Backtrack, Katina shares a story about love, grief, and the kind of loss that divides your life into before and after. It's a story about growing up in a big, loud, unforgettable family, and about a brother named Tim, who knew it was time to say goodbye.

You can watch Katina's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Time for Me to Fly" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation. We'd love for you to join.

-> Join the community here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.

In this episode of Backtrack, Katina shares a story about love, grief, and the kind of loss that divides your life into before and after. It's a story about growing up in a big, loud, unforgettable family, and about a brother named Tim, who knew it was time to say goodbye.

You can watch Katina's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Time for Me to Fly" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation. We'd love for you to join!

-> Join the community here.

*The story from this episode was recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.

In this third episode of Season 2 of Backtrack, Ron Chapman shares a story about curiosity, patterns, and the deeply human desire for our lives to make sense. It's a story that begins with an open mind and leads somewhere unexpected. Ron dives into questions about past lives, hidden wounds, and whether the soul might actually be paying attention.

You can watch Ron's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Galileo" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

Also, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

-> Sign up for Press Pause here.

*The clips from this episode were recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.

In this episode of Backtrack, Samuel Frankel shares a story about identity, belonging, and the cost of becoming who you truly are. It's a story that begins in third grade and unfolds over decades, lived quietly on the inside while everything on the outside stayed the same. Until it couldn't anymore.

You can watch Samuel's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Landslide" here. You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at AtlantaStorytellers.org.

And, if you'd like to join our community, you can sign up for our newsletter, Press Pause here. Between our live shows and interviews, we'll share an occasional note to keep us all connected. Each note begins with a story or a song lyric, and invites reflection through a shared question. There's also space for your own voice to be part of the conversation.

We'd love for you to join.

*The clips from this episode were recorded live on stage at our October 21st show at Eddie's Attic.