For the next few episodes, we’ll be going behind-the-scenes with storytellers that have performed at Stories We Don’t Tell. Stefan Hostetter sits down with Luke Anderson for some story workshopping. We then transport into the future to hear Luke’s most embarrassing moment(s). Learn more about Luke’s work with the StopGap Foundation.
Episode 58: There are two people standing here tonight.
For the next few episodes, we’ll be going behind-the-scenes with storytellers that have performed at Stories We Don’t Tell. Stefan Hostetter sits down with Elisa D’Arcangelo in the Stories We Don’t Tell Studios to talk about her experience and to hear her story.
Episode 57: Stefan Returns!
Stefan returns! He talks with Paul about what will be happening on the next few episodes. We’ll be bringing in storytellers who have participated in the Stories We Don’t Tell live event and interviewing them about their process. To get the ball rolling, Steven and Peter interview each other and share a story.
Episode 56: Kind of Blue
Monica’s last episode as guest host! She wraps things up in a conversation with Paul about depression. Find out about the Craigslost Podcast and all things Monica at monicahamburg.com.
Episode 55: Drunk people provide a lot of feedback
Guest host Monica Hamburg talks about audience reactions. Monica shares a story of her own that is both disturbing and weird. Find out about the Craigslost Podcast and all things Monica at monicahamburg.com.
Episode 54: Why?
Guest host Monica Hamburg talks with Paul about why we tell stories to groups of strangers. The absent Stefan Hostetter shares a story from the very first Stories We Don’t Tell event. Find out about the Craigslost Podcast and all things Monica at monicahamburg.com.
Episode 53: The Funny Side of Tragedy
Guest host Monica Hamburg talks about finding the funny side of tragedy. Paul and Monica share bits of stories where they turn tragedy into comedy. Find out about the Craigslost Podcast and all things Monica at monicahamburg.com.
Episode 52: The Parent Trap
The guest host for the next few episodes is comedian, podcaster, voice-over artist and storyteller Monica Hamburg. Monica and Paul discuss stories about parental death. Brianne Benness shares a story about her father. Find out about the Craigslost Podcast and all things Monica at monicahamburg.com.
Episode 51: Broken Smile
Paul and Stefan talk (probably too long) about movie sequels. The Matrix sequels are bad, The Godfather sequels are good. They finally get around to talking about how we can take control of our personal narratives through storytelling. Vivek Jain tells a life-affirming story about a traumatic accident that happened to him as a child.
Episode 50: Sonic Driving
David Hostetter shares a story about an acid trip with the help of Rhys Morgan on the saxophone. Stefan and Paul talk about using musicians to help tell a story, the fallacy of wanting to share drunk tales and how to make internal stories interesting to an audience.
Episode 49: Fact-checking
Stefan & Paul talk about mixing fiction and reality and how a performer can use this to get at a deeper truth. Paul starts off the episode with a story about buying a keyboard. Stefan shares a fictional story about a future world that might be all too real.
Episode 48: Let Freedom Reign
Stefan & Paul discuss what’s been happening since the podcast has been off the air, reflect on two years of the live event and how much they miss Brianne. Speaking of Brianne, she shares a story about recent changes in her life from the Stories We Don’t Tell two year anniversary extravaganza.
Summer Vacation
Paul goes solo with this short message to let listeners know that the podcast is going on a summer vacation for a few weeks. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 47: To my friend the activist
The third episode in our three-part Shots Fired! series. Stefan describes his dream podcast, "Cereal," then tells a story about activism and shame, and answers rapid-fire(ish) questions from Paul. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 46: Vodka dates
The second episode in our three-part Shots Fired! series. Brianne tells a story about friendship and alcohol, then answers rapid-fire(ish) questions from Stefan. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 45: He's like the son I never had
This is the first episode of a three part series called Shots Fired! Paul tells a story about being single and wanting music in his life. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 44: I am not surprised by this
Paul and Brianne talk about nerves. Rachel Lane shares a story about consciously uncoupling from her job. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 43: Warm Nuts
Brianne and Stefan talk about starting a new event in a new city. Erin Kang tells a story about her hometown. You can learn more about Erin's event over at StoriesOfOurs.org. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 42: How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now
Stefan tells a story about a life-long friendship. Brianne and Stefan wrap up the workshop process with a story post-mortem. Theme music by Rayannah.
Episode 41: The mysterious Valenses
Brianne and Stefan begin to workshop their stories for their upcoming 'Friends & Enemies' event. Brianne tells a story about memory and belonging, while Stefan's workshop will be on next week's episode. Theme music by Rayannah.