West Chester Story Slam

West Chester Story Slam episodes:

• 12.01.2018

  Grand Slam - Happy Days

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Well, we’ve completed our ninth season of West Chester Story Slam. On November 13th, the ten winning storytellers from the 2018 season competed for the title of Best Storyteller in West Chester....

  
• 11.08.2018

  Fright Night

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! We have three stories from our October Story Slam! The theme was Fright Night, and we heard some excellent and frightening stories. We had an interesting visit from the Tankel brothers, who have undertaken...

  
• 10.14.2018

  Panic Switch

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Today we have three stories from our September Story Slam! The theme was Panic Switch! At our Panic Switch Story Slam, Steve Kernaghan won a slot to compete in the grand slam. Steve is...

  
• 09.08.2018

  Sick!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Today we have three stories from our August Story Slam!! The theme was Sick! Our live events are held at Side Bar in downtown West Chester. If you’d like to see stories...

  
• 07.18.2018

  Family Feud

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Thanks for listening!  Today we have three stories from our July Story Slam!! The theme was Family Feud!  Our winner for the Family Feud Story Slam was Luanne Sims. Luanne told of her ongoing...

  
• 07.01.2018

  Road Trip

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast!   Today we have three stories from our June Story Slam, which was themed “Road Trip!” Our live events are held at Side Bar in downtown West Chester. If you’d like to see stories...

  
• 06.03.2018

  Good Vibrations

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Cynthia Angst won our May Story Slam, which was themed “Good Vibrations!” Cynthia won the prized pint glass and has earned a slot in the Grand Slam, which will take place in November! Okay,...

  
• 04.29.2018

  It's My Job

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Evidently, people love their work stories. Our theme in April was “It’s My Job.” and we had a sold out crowd. Fourteen storytellers put their name in the hat, and believe it...

  
• 04.29.2018

  It’s My Job

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Evidently, people love their work stories. Our theme in April was “It’s My Job.” and we had a sold out crowd. Fourteen storytellers put their name in the hat, and believe it...

  
• 03.18.2018

  Chaos!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! We had so much fun in March when we listened to Chaos stories. When the night was over, our winning storyteller was none other than Steve Clark. Steve will be heading to our...

  
• 03.02.2018

  Breathless

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! We are in the midst of our ninth season of West Chester Story Slam! Hard to believe! Have you been to one of our live events yet? You can check out the...

  
• 01.18.2018

  Embarrassing Moments

  Welcom to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, and the start of our ninth season!   Our 2018 season started with the theme “Embarrassing Moments!” Diane Yannick won the night with her touching story of a few recent embarrassing moments she has...

  
• 11.11.2017

  Grand Slam - Pressure

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! On November 7th we held our 8th Annual Grand Slam and it was a remarkable night! We had such an interesting mix of stories on the theme of Pressure. We heard from previous Grand Slam...

  
• 10.26.2017

  Close Calls

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our theme for October was Close Calls, and this was one of the rowdiest nights we’ve had in a long time! David Smith won the night. David has told stories several times over the...

  
• 09.24.2017

  School Days

  elcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our September Story Slam was themed School Days and we heard some awesome stories from all angles of taking part in our education system - from being a teacher, being a student,...

  
• 08.18.2017

  Identity Crisis

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our August Story Slam was themed Identity Crisis, and we heard some fascinating stories about mistaken identities, faked identities, and more. We ended the night with a three way tie - so I...

  
• 07.29.2017

  Nature

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our July Story Slam was themed Nature. We figured this would be a great theme for the height of summer, and we heard tales of people’s love/hate relationship with Mother Nature. Peter Cunniffe has...

  
• 06.21.2017

  Foreign Soil

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our June Story Slam was themed Foreign Soil. We heard stories about traveling all over the world - China, Australia, Tokyo - even Tennessee! We also were thrilled to hear from several...

  
• 05.12.2017

  Luck - May

  Our May Story Slam was themed Luck! We heard stories about good luck, bad luck, and no luck. It was a fun night for those lucky enough to get tickets! Thanks to all who came out! Our winner on the...

  
• 04.23.2017

  Rebellion

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! Our April Story Slam was themed “Rebellion,” and we heard stories about rebellious teens and rebellious parents! It was fascinating to hear the stories of rebellion. Our winner on the night was...

  
• 03.26.2017

  Working Hard

  Due to the snowstorm, our March West Chester Story Slam had to be postponed for two days, but it was worth the wait. Thanks to everyone who came out for the Thursday night event. Our theme was Working Hard and...

  
• 02.26.2017

  Love Hurts!

  Our February Story Slam happened to fall on Valentine’s Day. Our theme was appropriately titled “Love Hurts!” Our winning story wasn’t about a romance, it was about a “bromance.” Patrick Carmody won with this story of his bond with a dear...

  
• 01.22.2017

  Good Times, Bad Times

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam Podcast. Our theme to start off 2017 was Good Times/Bad Times. It was a nod to Led Zeppelin, but this theme provided our storytellers a blank pallette to tell their tales. We’re switching...

  
• 11.20.2016

  Promises - 2016 Grand Slam

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our 2016 Story Slam season is in the books. We had quite a fun year and it culminated in our Grand Slam, which was...

  
• 10.19.2016

  What the F!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our October Story Slam was themed WTF! The WTF stories were pretty darn funny and the audience was amazing. We had a fun...

  
• 09.21.2016

  Risk!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our September Story Slam was themed RISK! We heard stories about risky behavior and had a stellar night. In the end, Tom Bottiger...

  
• 08.18.2016

  Lost!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our August Story Slam was themed Lost! We did hear some tales about being geographically lost, but we also heard some interesting stories with a different twist...

  
• 07.24.2016

  July 2016 - Joy!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our July Story Slam was themed Joy! We heard tales of rebounding from difficult situations and finding joy in our lives. I really...

  
• 06.22.2016

  Betrayal

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our June Story Slam was themed Betrayal! We have all been betrayed at one time or another, and we have surely let...

  
• 05.26.2016

  Broke!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! In May, our storytellers went for broke! Broke was the theme of our May story slam and we heard excellent stories all around. When it was over,...

  
• 04.18.2016

  Satisfaction

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our April Story Slam was themed “Satisfaction!” And we heard some satisfying stories on the night. When it was over, Steve Clark had...

  
• 03.15.2016

  Panicked!

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slampodcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our March Story Slam was themed “Panicked!” We had a fun time listening to stories about people who found themselves in...

  
• 02.15.2016

  Curiosity

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub Our February West Chester Story Slam was held on a snowy night, but that didn’t hold back the “curious” crowd! Our theme was Curiosity, and we realized...

  
• 01.21.2016

  Favorite Stories from the 2015 Season

  I’m Jim Breslin, and welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast! This is our year-end podcast, the podcast where I get to choose three of my favorite stories.  The first story was a winner back in January. We had gotten to know...

  
• 01.21.2016

  Silver Linings

  Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub! Our 2016 season kicked off with a packed house at Side Bar on a blustery January night. The theme for our Story Slam...

  
• 11.20.2015

  2015 Grand Slam - No Regrets!

  This is the big one - we recently held our 6th Annual Grand Slam at the Chester County Historical Society and it was a sold out show. Our theme for the Grand Slam was “No Regrets” and we heard some...

  
• 10.31.2015

  Blood and Guts!

  This is the West Chester Story Slam podcast. Our October Story Slam was themed “Blood and Guts!” We had a really fun time with some amazing stories. The sold out crowd went a bit nuts when they learned we had a reporter...

  
• 09.24.2015

  Saved

  This is the West Chester Story Slam podcast. Today we have three stories from our Story Slam which was themed Saved. All these stories were recorded at Side Bar in downtown West Chester in September 2015.  Marty Hoban told a story of how he finally...

  
• 08.27.2015

  Hunger

  We’ve been having a ton of fun this summer at our Story Slams. Our theme for the August Story Slam was Hunger, and we heard some fascinating stories - not just about hunger, but also stories about food contests and...

  
• 07.28.2015

  Freedom

  Here are three stories from our July 2015 Story Slam, which was themed Freedom. Benjamin Levine told this story of his first kiss. Cathy Sikorski tells about her attempt to feel free in a evening gown she purchased for a...

  
• 07.20.2015

  Storyteller Interview: Terry Heyman

  Terry Heyman discusses two of her stories told at West Chester Story Slam, as well as how she crafts stories. She also tells a of a few storytellers she admires. Terry is a wife, mother, former lawyer, former entrepreneur and...

  
• 06.25.2015

  Illusion!

  Here's two stories on the theme Illusion, and one classic story from the archives! Cynthia Angst tells her story of wanting to try on a wedding dress. Cindy Heffron talks about the illusion of dying one's hair. We also go...

  
• 05.29.2015

  Wake Up Call

  Have you ever had an event that turned into a Wake Up Call? Here's three stories from our May 2015 Story Slam. Gina Genarri discusses the death of her father. Pat Wendel talks about the moment her daughter decided on...

  
• 04.23.2015

  The Sweet Life

  Here are three stories from our April 2015 Story Slam, which was themed "The Sweet Life." Johnny Walker tells about being the prop master for the shoot of a music video. Cathy Sikorski recalls taking her mother to one very...

  
• 03.18.2015

  Innocence!

  Here's three stories from our Innocence Story Slam, which was held in March 2015. Maureen Egan talks about growing up as the youngest in a large Irish Catholic family. Stefan Kolata talks about losing his childhood innocence. Heidi Karpa discusses...

  
• 02.18.2015

  Unusual World

  Three stories from our "Unusual World" Story Slam, recorded in February 2015. Rich Eagles tells about his joy of reading, and teaching others to read. Chuck Bauerlein discussed how the unusual world of Catholic School led to his career path....

  
• 01.19.2015

  Lost!

  Have you ever been lost? Here's three stories on the theme of Lost. Diane Yannick tells a story of recovery. Kathleen Martin tells about running late to a funeral. Mike Mauger recounts the time his parents once lost him and...

  
• 12.19.2014

  Best of 2014

  In our December podcast, we look back at three of the best stories told during the 2014 West Chester Story Slam season. Veronica Redd talks about how she came to see her high school counselor in a different light. Luanne...

  
• 11.25.2014

  2014 Grand Slam - A Fine Line

  Here's three stories from the West Chester Story Slam's 2014 GRAND SLAM. Tim Megaw tells the personal story of caring for his terminally ill father. Luanne Sims tells about how last year's Christmas holiday became an emotional roller coaster. Steve...

  
• 10.28.2014

  Courage

  Two stories from the October 2014 West Chester Story Slam. Luanne Sims talks about meeting her husband and the joys and challenges of raising bi-racial children. Johnny Walker tells about stopping a violent altercation one night in Philadelphia. Learn more...