Content Warning: This episode includes some discussion of attempted suicide attempt and ideation. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This episode features Jude Hagene, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Jude provides her answer to the Season 14 question, "How does love change us?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Jude Hagene on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/jude-hagene/.

The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. 

This episode was originally performed in August 2024, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.

Please be advised, some adult language is used during this episode and there are adult themes.

This episode features Chris Santillan, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Chris provides his answer to the Season 14 question, "How does love change us?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Chris Santillan on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/chris-santillan/.

The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. 

This episode was originally performed in July 2024, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.

Please be advised, some adult language is used during this episode.

This episode features Grace Luttrell Pettit-Eberle, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Grace provides her answer to the Season 12 question, "How do you change?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Grace Luttrell Pettit-Eberle on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/grace-luttrell-pettit/.

 The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. 

This episode was originally performed in July 2023, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.

Please be advised, some adult language is used during this episode.

This episode features Javier Trejo, one of Campfire’s Fellows. Javier provides his answer to the Season 12 question, "How do you change?" A Fellow’s Campfire can best be described as TED without the data, The Moth but interactive, and a sermon but without the religion. You can learn more about Javier Trejo on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/javier-trejo/.

 The Campfire Fellows go through rigorous training and coaching provided by Campfire Faculty so they can share their wisdom through story for you. Our Fellows are the people next to you at stoplights or walking by on the street. These Fellows apply or are nominated by people like you, who know interesting and introspective people with some wisdom to share. The Fellows go through a unique process with our team to discover a wealth of wisdom inside themselves and then are trained on how to share the origin stories of their wisdom. 

This episode was originally performed in June 2023, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at Work & Leisure.

Please be advised, some adult language is used during this episode.

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before.

This episode features Katie Engelmeyer, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class.  These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life and how they live it. 

You can learn more about Katie on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/advanced-storytelling-event-2/

This episode was originally performed in August 2022, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at the High Low in St. Louis, Missouri.

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before.

This episode features Cindy Miller, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class.  These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life and how they live it. 

You can learn more about Cindy on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/advanced-storytelling-event-2/

This episode was originally performed in August 2022, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at the High Low in St. Louis, Missouri.

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before.

This episode features Grace Luttrell Pettit, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class.  These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life and how they live it. 

You can learn more about Grace on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/advanced-storytelling-event-2/

This episode was originally performed in August 2022, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at the High Low in St. Louis, Missouri.

This special episode of the podcast has been lovingly referred to as The Surrounding Episode." It was an experiment to tell parts of previously released recorded stories in a new way. 

No matter where you are listening to this podcast, the aim is to take you into the space into the story. “The Surrounding Episode” is best listened to with headphones on, as a way to escape the world around you for about eight minutes, while you listen. Through music and sounds effects, the episode is meant to relax you and allow you to listen to the story in a new way. 


This episode was originally produced by Jeff Allen and recorded live in St. Louis

This special episode was dreamed up by Kaliice Walker, produced by Kaliice Walker and Steven Harowitz, and edited, mixed, and mastered by Sam Maul at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before.

This episode features Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class.  These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life and how they live it. 

You can learn more about Carlo on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/welcome-back/

This episode was originally performed in April 2022, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at the High Low in St. Louis, Missouri.

These episodes of The Campfire Storytelling Podcast feature stories finally brought to the stage. The episode you are about to hear was first recorded via Zoom during an online showcase. However, we can now bring you a live, in-person version, along with tweaks and updates to narratives you may have heard before.

This episode features Jude Hagene, a past student in Campfire’s Advanced Storytelling class.  These students take a six-week class to prepare to tell a story about life and how they live it. 

You can learn more about Jude Hagene on the Campfire website, https://cmpfr.com/events/welcome-back/

This episode was originally performed in April 2022, produced by Jeff Allen, and recorded live at the High Low in St. Louis, Missouri.