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The Dublin Story Slam Podcast
Family
Season 4, Ep. 4
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Recorded live onstage at Dublin's Sugar Club, we bring you three personal true stories from The Dublin Story Slam all inspired by the theme Family. Featuring funny heartwarming and compelling stories about a car crash bringing a family together, what it's like to be a triplet with a twin and finally a quest to be reunited with family 80 years in the making. Storytellers include Mairead Meara, Will Fenwick & Kerri Ward. The series is produced and presented by Julien Clancy.
To find out details about upcoming events please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com and sign up to our mailing list. Living in Ireland and interested in turning your personal experiences into stories for the stage, email us at story@thedublinstoryslam.com.
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1. The Dublin Story Slam Podcast Trailer
02:55||Season 1, Ep. 1A little taster of what you can expect from The Dublin Story Slam Podcast that launches on June 25th. Every month we invite ordinary Dubliners with extraordinary stories onstage to share their personal true tales that will make you smile and make you think. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com to find out more.
1. Episode 1: We are One
38:10||Season 1, Ep. 1In this first episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we bring you stories of chasing dreams, battling demons, and finding love. Featuring stories from our Birthday celebrations at Whelans, explore what the Story Slam is all about and listen to stories from our joint winners on the night, Kerri Ward, Keira Gill and the baker of our wonderful Birthday Cake, Caryna Camerino. Presented by Producer Julien Clancy and regular Story Slam host, Colm O'Regan and make sure to sign up to our mailing list www.thedublinstoryslam.com to find out when the next Story Slam is happening.
2. Episode 2: Date Night
34:06||Season 1, Ep. 2In this second episode, we bring you three stories all inspired by the theme Date Night. We overhear a shocking confession in a lift in New York, go on an incredibly awkward second date to the Cinema and sit down for a memorable meal on a first date. Featuring stories from our monthly open mic storytelling night, this episode's storytellers are Ross O'Neil, Lauren Burns and Mark Conn. Produced and Presented by Colm O'Regan and Julien Clancy. For info on our next Slam, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com
3. Accidental Hero
36:53||Season 1, Ep. 3In this Episode, we don our capes and spandex to bring you three remarkable stories of people who found their inner hero when they least expected it. We travel to Istanbul, an inner city Pub and the imagination of a young girl with stories recorded onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. Featuring brilliant tales from Claire Nevin, Donal Sharpson and Catherine Brophy, this episode is brought to you by our regular Story Slam host Colm O'Regan and Producer of the series, Julien Clancy. Our next Slam is on July 17th and the theme is HEAT - visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more tickets and more info.
4. Travel
35:34||Season 1, Ep. 4In this special holiday themed episode, we take to the road for three tales of travel. We literally have a run in with the law as we journey to the wilds of Alaska, a retreat in an idyllic getaway is interrupted by an unwanted house guest while a stay in a refugee camp opens minds while pulling teeth. Featuring stories from Darina Doyle, Pauline Curtin and Daisy McCarthy and presented by Julien Clancy & Colm O'Regan.
5. Work
35:53||Season 1, Ep. 5After an incredible Summer, thoughts inevitably return to school, college & the relentless 9 to 5. To cheer us up, we've chosen three Work inspired stories that cover everything from calling in sick to work, the relatively unknown world of an embalmer & one of the most important jobs in the World, being a Mum! Thanks to Gavin Ryan, Lollie Mancey O'Brien and Alannah Monks for sharing their incredible stories this month. Presented & Produced by Julien Clancy & Colm O'Regan. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam to find out when our next Story Slam is.
6. Pivot
33:42||Season 1, Ep. 6This month we bring you three stories about subjects that aren't what they seem at first. In an instant a trip to the cinema, a lift from a stranger or a dream job can all change, transforming both the story & the storyteller. Featuring stories from Neil Horan, Joe Brennan and Daisy McCarthy, we also bring you news of our biggest night of the year, The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2018! Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com to sign up to the aforementioned mailing list.
7. Ghosts
24:18||Season 1, Ep. 7In this episode we've handpicked three stories that explore the theme of Ghosts. Shane Connelly reveals how he spent most of his early life being followed around by a ghost while Mark Earley conquers his fears to share his memories of his soul mate who passed away in 2017. Finally we conclude with an eerie tale from Eithne O'Connell who brings us to Germany for a chance encounter with a real live ghost! The Dublin Story Slam is produced by Julien Clancy and is presented by Colm O'Regan. If you ever fancy telling a story, head over to www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more info.
8. 2018 Grand Slam Part 1
35:25||Ep. 8Recorded live at The Abbey Theatre, this is the first of a two part episode bringing you highlights of The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2018. Featuring stories about everything from late night car chases, kitchen disasters, grim discoveries and the ugly part of chasing a dream with storytellers, John Pigott, Kerri Ward, Claire Nevin & Gary Maloney. Part 2(including the winner announcement coming very soon!). Produced by Julien Clancy and Presented by Colm O'Regan.