Lancaster Story Slam podcast

Lancaster Story Slam podcast episodes:

• 01.09.2022

  Grand Slam - Picture Perfect

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! The theme for the 2021 Lancaster Story Slam Grand Slam was ‘Picture Perfect.’  All of our monthly winners from the regular season returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in Lancaster....

  
• 11.14.2021

  Close Encounters

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In October the theme for Lancaster Story Slam was ‘Close Encounters.’ We heard stories about close encounters while camping, while traveling and while naked. In the end we had three winners on the night!  Congratulations...

  
• 10.10.2021

  Everything I Learned and Summer Camp

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In September we celebrated two themes for Lancaster Story Slam.  On this podcast you’ll hear stories on the themes “Everything I Learned” and “Summer Camp," and we’re going to treat you to four stories...

  
• 07.10.2021

  Without A Doubt

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for June’s Lancaster Story Slam was “Without a Doubt!” The winner for June’s Story Slam was Jamie Beth Cohen with her story of the difference a year can make. Jamie Beth’s story won her...

  
• 06.13.2021

  Home Run

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for May’s Lancaster Story Slam was “Home Run!” Our winner this month was Steve McLean with his story of his college music professor, Dr. Shirley Munger, and the lessons she taught him. Steve’s story...

  
• 05.16.2021

  Lights Out

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for April’s Lancaster Story Slam was “Lights Out!" Our winner for April was Swapna Deshpande with her story about the simple childhood pleasure of ice cubes. Next up is Mark Lentz with his story...

  
• 04.10.2021

  Next Time

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for March’s Lancaster Story Slam was “Next Time.” Our winner for March was Steph Holmes with her story about her relationship with an elderly dementia patient.  Next up is Mark Lentz with his story...

  
• 02.28.2021

  Oil and Water

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for February’s Story Slam was “Oil & Water.” Our winner was David Smith with his story about his college roommate, Chris, and his nighttime escapades.  David’s story won him the prized pint glass and...

  
• 01.31.2021

  Overdue

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  We kicked off our 7th season of Lancaster Story Slam with the theme “Overdue.”  Our winner for January’s Lancaster Story Slam was Doc Yoder with his story about his long-overdue acknowledgment of a beloved teacher....

  
• 12.06.2020

  2020 Grand Slam - Silver Linings

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! November was the culminating event of our 6th season, the Lancaster Story Slam Grand Slam! Our theme for this year’s Grand Slam was “Silver Linings.” We heard ten stories from our previous months’ winners. Our...

  
• 11.08.2020

  Unmasked

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our October Story Slam theme was “Unmasked.” We heard seven stories from our wonderful storytellers. Our winner by audience vote for October’s Lancaster Story Slam was Doc Yoder with his story about performing as “Yodey...

  
• 10.07.2020

  All Grown Up

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our September  Story Slam theme was “All Grown Up.” We heard seven stories from our wonderful storytellers! Our winner by audience vote was Mark Lentz with his tale about finally passing his organic chemistry classes. ...

  
• 09.05.2020

  Firsts

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our Story Slam theme in August was “Firsts.” We heard eight stories from our wonderful storytellers. Our winner by audience vote for was Randy Shultz with his tale of trouble with a sheepish grin. Randy’s story...

  
• 08.01.2020

  Gifts

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our July Story Slam theme was “Gifts.” Our winner by audience vote for July was Jamie Beth Cohen with her story about knowing her father’s wishes at the end of his life.  Jamie Beth’s story won...

  
• 07.19.2020

  Identity Crisis

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! On our June 23rd Story Slam the theme was “Identity Crisis.” We heard seven stories from our wonderful storytellers. Our winner by audience vote for June’s Lancaster Story Slam was Paul Armstrong who shared his...

  
• 06.14.2020

  Not What I Intended

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our May Story Slam theme was “Not What I Intended.” We were thrilled to have eight amazing storytellers join us for our third virtual story slam!  Our winner by audience vote for May’s Lancaster Story...

  
• 05.15.2020

  Ink - April 2020

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our April Story Slam theme was “Ink.” We were thrilled to have eight amazing storytellers join us for our second virtual story slam!  Our winner by audience vote for April’s Lancaster Story Slam was Beth...

  
• 04.18.2020

  Luck - March 2020

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  In March, our Story Slam theme was “Luck.” We were thrilled to have so many new audience members able to join us for the first time because we hosted Lancaster Story Slam as a...

  
• 03.12.2020

  #Adulting

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In February, our  Story Slam theme was “#adulting.” We had many talented storytellers and some wonderful first-time storytellers come out for the evening to share their stories with us.  Our winner for February’s Lancaster Story...

  
• 02.08.2020

  Blank Canvas

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! We kicked off our 6th season of Lancaster Story Slam with the theme “Blank Canvas.” With the turning over of the new year and resolutions made, “Blank Canvas” seemed like a truly fitting theme...

  
• 12.07.2019

  Changes - Grand Slam 2019

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our Lancaster Story Slam Grand Slam theme for 2019 was “Changes.” Our talented storytellers shared some comical and profound tales about changes they’ve seen in their own lives or in the lives of others. Our...

  
• 11.03.2019

  Scars

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our Lancaster Story Slam theme for October was Scars. The stories were a mix of good laughs and vulnerable moments. We heard stories about both physical and emotional childhood traumas and stories of bizarre and...

  
• 10.05.2019

  Teach Your Children

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our Lancaster Story Slam theme for September was "Teach Your Children.” Our talented storytellers shared some amazing lessons that they’d been taught and some lessons that they’d managed to impart to others.  Our winner this...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Warning Signs

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our Lancaster Story Slam theme for August was “Warning Signs.” Our talented storytellers made us pause and reflect on warning signs we’ve experienced. Our winner this month was Meghan Turk with her experience of seeing...

  
• 08.03.2019

  Curiosity

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our Lancaster Story Slam theme for July was “Curiosity.” Our talented storytellers made us laugh and related to the situations and places their curiosity had gotten them into.  Our winner this month was Terri Shadle...

  
• 07.13.2019

  Wake Up Call

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for June was “Wake Up Call.” Our wide awake and talented storytellers once again were able to dazzle us with stories ranging from funny to profound. Our winner this month was Pat Carmody...

  
• 06.09.2019

  Fast Forward

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast, sponsored by LancLiving Realty!  Our Lancaster Story Slam theme for May was “Fast Forward” and our talented storytellers definitely went full speed ahead to some surprising endings! Our winner this month was Gina Melasecca...

  
• 05.08.2019

  WTF - April 2019

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In April our Lancaster Story Slam theme was “WTF?” and boy did we hear some incredible stories from our talented storytellers! Our winner this month was Karen Foerstel with her story about growing up in...

  
• 04.02.2019

  Courage

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In March our theme was “Courage” and boy were we blown away by what our storytellers had to share with us! Our winner this month was Tony Crocamo with his story about enlisting in...

  
• 03.14.2019

  Pet Peeve

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! In February our theme was “Pet Peeve.” Our winner this month was Beth Horenkamp with a story that illustrated her pet peeve with her husband’s overly cautious nature.  Beth’s story won her the prized pint glass...

  
• 02.03.2019

  Fine Line

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  In January we opened our 5th season of Lancaster Story Slam with the theme “Fine Line.” As the final story teller of the evening and a first time storyteller, Swapna Deshpande, won with her story...

  
• 12.09.2018

  Bad Idea - Grand Slam 2018

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  In November, we hosted our 2018 Lancaster Story Slam Grand Slam and our theme was “Bad Idea!”  As you know, our Grand Slam features our monthly winners from throughout the season who return to compete...

  
• 11.08.2018

  Skeletons in the Closet

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for October was SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET. Cynthia Angst won our October Story Slam with her tale of literally finding a skeleton in her kitchen cupboards.  Cynthia earned our final slot in the 2018...

  
• 10.14.2018

  Homecoming

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for September was Homecoming. Mandy Mastros won our Story Slam with her story of growing up in Lancaster under rough circumstances, only to return to the city with a renewed spirit. Our next story...

  
• 09.08.2018

  Beach Bum

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our theme for July was “BEACH BUM!” The night was filled with stories of beaches wide and far. Cliff Lewis won our Beach Bum Story Slam with his story of being shipped to his...

  
• 08.12.2018

  Fast Lane

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our theme for July was “Fast Lane!” The night was filled with stories of quick exits, high school pranks, and cross country trips.  We’re swerving into the Fast Lane now with our winning story featuring...

  
• 07.12.2018

  Father Knows Best

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our theme for June was Father Knows Best! We heard many fond remembrances of fathers and a few stories of dads telling stories about what they have learned from their kids.  Remember - there’s nothing...

  
• 06.03.2018

  Do Over

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Hi I’m Carla Wilson! Our theme for May was Do Over, and first time storyteller Kevin Reinmiller took home the prized pint glass. His story is a bit out there, but he had...

  
• 05.05.2018

  Best Day Ever!

  Our theme for April was Best. Day. Ever. With a theme like that, you might be surprised to hear the beginning of the winning story. Bret Daniels left us all breathless with his personal story of finding forgiveness.  (A warning...

  
• 04.13.2018

  Forgiven

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our theme for March was Forgiven, and for some  reason, many of our stories centered around our love of dogs. We’ll hear a dog story later, but first…..Tony Crocamo won our "Forgiven" Story Slam...

  
• 03.15.2018

  First Crush!

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Even though our February Story Slam was two weeks after Valentine’s Day, we decided to try the theme of “First Crush” and wow! Did we get crushed! We heard some hilarious and some heartbreaking...

  
• 02.01.2018

  New Beginnings

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  We kicked off our fourth season of Lancaster Story Slam with the theme of New Beginnings! Our schedule of 2018 Story Slams is available on the website - you can check out upcoming live...

  
• 12.12.2017

  Promises - Grand Slam 2017

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  We wrapped up our third season of Lancaster Story Slam on November 28th with our 2017 Grand Slam! Thanks to everyone who came out - it was a packed house! Our theme for the...

  
• 10.31.2017

  Nightmares

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our October Story Slam was themed “Nightmares,” and we heard tales about having nightmares, living through nightmares, and giving nightmares! Cynthia Angst won the night and earned a slot in the 2017 GRAND SLAM...

  
• 10.10.2017

  Old School

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast!  Our September Story Slam was themed “Old School,” and we heard tales about being in school, as well as stories about doing things “old school!” Let’s hear the winning story by Brian William Gish!  Our...

  
• 08.28.2017

  Hot Mess

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our August Story Slam was themed “Hot Mess” and the night ended in a tie! Two stories about being caught in dangerous heat won the night.  Let’s start with the co-winning story from Jim Pollak.  If...

  
• 08.05.2017

  That One Time

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast.  Our July Story Slam was themed, “That One Time,” and we had so many people sign up to tell stories!  Our July winner was Linda Silberman. Linda won with her story of “coming to” and...

  
• 07.09.2017

  Awkward Pause

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our June Story Slam was themed “Awkward Pause!” We had so much fun listening to stories about those awkward moments in people’s lives. It was fascinating to hear people’s takes on this theme and...

  
• 06.11.2017

  Don't Tell Mom

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our May Story Slam was themed Don’t Tell Mom! Our winner on the night was first-time storyteller Brian Layng, who shared his story about how much his mother worries about him. Our next storyteller was also...

  
• 06.11.2017

  Don’t Tell Mom

  Welcome to the Lancaster Story Slam podcast! Our May Story Slam was themed Don’t Tell Mom! Our winner on the night was first-time storyteller Brian Layng, who shared his story about how much his mother worries about him. Our next storyteller was also...