Stories We Don't Tell

Podcast mini-series alert! For the next few episodes, we'll be featuring interviews with Stories We Don't Tell performers and be talking about how they use storytelling in other ways.

Adrianna is a storyteller and geeky social media addict who supports mental health advocacy through her podcast Stories Like Crazy. Combining her Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and safeTALK certification, she hopes to engage the audience and go beyond the stage and screen to creating a safe place for discussion and sharing. She is currently an Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention (OASP) member.

Co-host Paul talks with Adrianna about her one-woman bereavement piece 'Everything but the Cat..'. and the work she does outside of the stage. Stay tuned after the interview for a story Adrianna told at the February Stories We Don't Tell.

Stefan Hostetter sat down with Joshua Stribbell in the Stories We Don't Tell Studio. Joshua talked about his own journey and how storytelling plays a role in his life.

Joshua is the program worker for Torontomiutaujugut. On March 2nd and 3rd, Joshua will be at The National Urban Inuit Youth Conference, which brings together Inuit youth from urban centres across Canada to begin identifying, addressing and supporting the needs of Inuit living outside of Nunangat (The four arctic regions). To find out more about The National Urban Inuit Youth Conference, visit the website torontomiut.org.

Two anonymous hosts discuss the difference between writing a story strictly for the room you’re performing in and a story written for a wider online audience. The mysterious hosts share a recording sent in by an anonymous storyteller.

Stefan and Paul talk about getting at a deeper truth through fiction. This episode includes a long preamble about Jean-Claude Van Damme versus Steve Buscemi. Mello Ayo shares a deeply felt piece of fiction about his conversations with an old man by the sea.

Stefan and Paul talk about using humour to tell a more effective story. They also try their hands at knock knock jokes. The key word being ‘try’.

Renira Narrandes shares a story about returning home and finding out her car has disappeared. From there, she embarks on an epic journey to get it back.

Stefan and Paul share something in common: they both think they’re imposters. Your humble hosts discuss the concept of imposter syndrome. Stefan shares a story where his jeans get quite critical. This episode of the Stories We Don’t Tell Podcast is sponsored by Hamburg & Dore Private Investigators. They put the ‘P’ and ‘I’ in private investigating. Find out more at hamburgdorepi.wordpress.com.

Stefan and Paul talk about the challenges of finding focus and balance when writing a story. Joey Jakob shares a story about a very important friend.

This episode of the Stories We Don’t Tell Podcast is sponsored by Hamburg & Dore Private Investigators. They put the ‘P’ and ‘I’ in private investigating. Find out more at hamburgdorepi.wordpress.com.

Paul and Stefan talk about how to write a story that has no context for an audience and the importance of details. Stefan shares a story about the creation of a gameshow and finding a friend. Tweet #SWDTconfused @jeffreypauldore and @Steho_.

Stefan and Paul talk about writing sequels. Yes, the Godfather, Part III does come up. If you’re as confused as we are, tweet with #SWDTconfused @jeffreypauldore and @Steho_. Paul shares three stories about an ambulance, a swimming pool and getting trapped in a bike cage.

Welcome to Stories We Don’t Tell: After Dark! In this special presentation, Stefan interviews Paul about his upcoming live show Better Than Grisham. There might have been a beer (or two or three) consumed during this episode, but no crows were harmed during this recording.

Better Than Grisham is a scripted show that combines storytelling, comedy and music. Joining Paul are two Stories We Don’t Tell alumni: comedian Monica Hamburg and singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. Join us on Friday, January 5th, 2018 and find out more on the Facebook Event Page.