Story District presents: I Did It for the Story

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What's Story District presents: I Did It for the Story about?

In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director.

Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram.

This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman.

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Story District presents: I Did It for the Story episodes:

03.19.2024
A Man Walks into a Feminist Dance Party with Hannah Malus
Hannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and...
03.05.2024
Cancer is not Contagious with Jasmine Jones
Jasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life....
02.28.2024
Don't Tell Mom with Majdy Fares
Meet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to...
02.13.2024
The Golden Bachelorette with Joani Peacock
In this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates...
02.06.2024
How To End a Sh*tty Date with Darryl Smith
In this episode we catch up with long-time storyteller Darryl Smith. Darryl shares a true story about a bad date from Story District's Worst Date Ever Contest. In this annual show, we take the sting out of dating to laugh...
01.30.2024
Wedding Crasher with Mel Harper
In this episode you'll meet Mel Harper. Mel shares a true story as part of Sucker for Love — Story District's annual Valentine's Day tradition of showcasing true stories about the triumphs and challenges of romance and relationships. It has...
01.23.2024
Man of My Dreams with Shifa Quraeshi
In this episode you'll meet Shifa Quraeshi who tells a true story about a date set up for her by her uncle. This guy really is a true stud that her uncle thinks is just perfect for her. Dating isn't...
12.26.2023
The Protection of the Church Hat with Christian Richardson
In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller. Christian Richardson tells a story from his memoir “Tales of A Black Gaysha”. In this one, after a painful experience he has at church, we meet his grandmother. Listen in on...
12.20.2023
Christmas Wish with Derek Hills
In this episode, we feature one of our most seasoned storytellers. Derek Hills has been telling stories for many years and worn many hats as an integral part of the Story District community. I could not think of a...
12.13.2023
Love Beyond Belief with Dorothy Matlis
In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller — Dorothy Matlis. We met Dorothy through our ten year relationship with Sixth & I. Sixth & I is a historic synagogue in Washington DC that hosts author talks, concerts, and community...
11.15.2023
Surviving Top Chef with Carla Hall
In this episode, we bring you the one and only Carla Hall, the celebrity chef, author, and TV personality. Join us in this episode as Carla takes us on a flavorful adventure that connects modern cuisine with her ancestral roots.
11.15.2023
Butter Is Life with Joe Yonan
In this episode, Joe Yonan takes the stage! Joe is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post and author of multiple cookbooks. Joe tells a hilarious recollection of his childhood where at only 8 years old, he makes...
11.15.2023
Andy Warhol: Starmaker with Cathy Barrow
In this episode we feature accomplished food writer and pie maker, Cathy Barrow. Cathy shares how in her younger years, she was driven by her interest in Hollywood stars and New York socialites. So when Andy Warhol comes to dinner...
11.15.2023
Fake It Till You Make It with Kwame Onwuachi
In this episode of 'I Did It for the Story', Amy introduces Kwame Onwuachi, acclaimed chef and author. Kwame shares his astounding journey from selling candy on the subways in New York City to becoming an award-winning chef. Along the...
11.02.2023
I Did it for the Story - Trailer
A new season of the podcast is here! I Did It For The Story (part of the Story District Presents series) will feature true stories told live from Story District shows.
05.16.2019
ENVY with Mike Kane
In the final episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Mike Kane rides a greyhound bus to South Carolina. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think.
05.09.2019
GREED with Ashok Ramasubramanian
In this week's episode, we explore GREED in our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Temptation knocks on Ashok's door and he's left with a choice: to share or not to share?
05.02.2019
GLUTTONY with Jenny Splitter
You know that moment when you see yourself as other people see you and think...is that ME? Jenny Splitter brings us to the brink in this story of GLUTTONY our series on The Seven Deadly Sins.
04.25.2019
WRATH with John Tong
In our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, John Tong takes on nature...sort of...in this story of WRATH.
04.18.2019
SLOTH with Phill Branch
In our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, Phill Branch explores SLOTH in this tale of an uncomfortable encounter at a writers' retreat.
04.11.2019
LUST with Caitlin Reilly
Next in our lineup of Seven Deadly Sins? LUST. In this episode, find out what happens to our storyteller, Caitlin Reilly, as her fantasies of a steamy love affair with her eye doctor get out of hand.
04.04.2019
PRIDE with Joseph Price
In the first episode in our Seven Deadly Sins-themed season, Joseph Price confronts the memory of a third-grade spelling bee debacle with a re-match, of sorts, later in life. Will he triumph? Find out in this episode on PRIDE.
03.21.2019
Pre-Season Extra with Ronald Young Jr. and Time Well Spent
We've got a pre-season treat for you! We're guest-starring an episode of Time Well Spent, a podcast produced and hosted by SDP's very own associate producer Ronald Young, Jr. In this episode, Ronald tells a story on the Story District...
03.15.2019
Trailer - SDP Season 2 - Seven Deadly Sins
Story District Presents is back! And Season 2 is SINFUL. Don't miss it! Out April 4th.
11.03.2018
Bonus! Chris's Dildo Story
Bonus story! We heard from Chris Wade in our pilot episode, Divine Intervention. We're back with another story of his, infamously and affectionately known as the dildo story. For adults only. And worry not.. this story took place before...
10.27.2018
Bonus! Cara's Breakup Story
In this bonus episode we hear another story by Cara Foran, about the breakup that drove her to try storytelling for the first time. You can hear more from Cara in our previous episode, "The Birds and the Bees."
10.20.2018
Bonus! Andrea's Boob Party story
Bonus story! Andrea Jones returns with a story from "Out/Spoken," Story District's annual Pride show. In it, she pokes fun at how long it took her to realize she was gay despite how obvious it was to everyone else. Listen...
10.13.2018
Virgins with Vijai, Cody, and Graham
In this episode, we bring you three stories about first times. But these three storytellers share more than just the courage to talk about sex onstage; all three are also standup comedians. Stick around after the stories as they share...
10.06.2018
The Birds & The Bees with Cara Foran
Cara Foran is doing her best to "win" at parenting and tackles it head on when her first-grader starts to ask about sex. Listen to her story, followed by a conversation with Story District director, Amy Saidman.
09.29.2018
Saving Face with Andrea Jones
Andrea Jones goes to great lengths to preserve her precarious reputation at the school where she teaches. It's touch and go. Listen to find out what happens, then join host Amy Saidman for a chat with Andrea after the story.
09.22.2018
Dealbreakers with Morgan Givens
Morgan Givens tells a true story about figuring out where to draw the line when it comes to dating. After the story, join host Amy Saidman to find out more about Morgan and his creative process. Be sure to listen...
09.15.2018
If I Were You with Katy Barrett
How do you buy a car without getting screwed? In this episode, we feature a true story by Katy Barrett about how she navigated this process by following - or attempting to follow - the advice of her brother. After...
09.07.2018
Divine Intervention with Chris Wade
What do Irish Mosh, sticky tea, and Sargent Roman all have in common? Find out in the story told by Chris Wade on the theme "Divine Intervention." Stick around for host, Amy Saidman's, conversation with Chris after the story. For...
08.20.2018
Introducing Story District Presents
In this episode of Story District Presents, get a sneak peek of what to expect from this new storytelling podcast.

What's Story District presents: I Did It for the Story about?

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Story District presents: I Did It for the Story episodes:

A Man Walks into a Feminist Dance Party with Hannah Malus

Cancer is not Contagious with Jasmine Jones

Don't Tell Mom with Majdy Fares

The Golden Bachelorette with Joani Peacock

How To End a Sh*tty Date with Darryl Smith

Wedding Crasher with Mel Harper

Man of My Dreams with Shifa Quraeshi

The Protection of the Church Hat with Christian Richardson

Christmas Wish with Derek Hills

Love Beyond Belief with Dorothy Matlis

Surviving Top Chef with Carla Hall

Butter Is Life with Joe Yonan

Andy Warhol: Starmaker with Cathy Barrow

Fake It Till You Make It with Kwame Onwuachi

I Did it for the Story - Trailer

ENVY with Mike Kane

GREED with Ashok Ramasubramanian

GLUTTONY with Jenny Splitter

WRATH with John Tong

SLOTH with Phill Branch

LUST with Caitlin Reilly

PRIDE with Joseph Price

Pre-Season Extra with Ronald Young Jr. and Time Well Spent

Trailer - SDP Season 2 - Seven Deadly Sins

Bonus! Chris's Dildo Story

Bonus! Cara's Breakup Story

Bonus! Andrea's Boob Party story

Virgins with Vijai, Cody, and Graham

The Birds & The Bees with Cara Foran

Saving Face with Andrea Jones

Dealbreakers with Morgan Givens

If I Were You with Katy Barrett

Divine Intervention with Chris Wade

Introducing Story District Presents