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What Lingers

Uncovering The Questions Behind The Stories

What Lingers is a podcast from the team behind Storytelling Lisboa, a monthly event where real people from around the world share true, personal stories in front of a live audience. The stories on stage are wonderful, bu

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  • 9. Bonus Ep: Behind The Scenes, Origins & Outtakes!

    01:08:47||Season 1, Ep. 9
    Origins, Outtakes & One Late Christmas Special: The Story Behind Us, The Podcast, and Storytelling LisboaWho says you can't celebrate Christmas whenever you want? We're wrapping up our first season with a festively delayed holiday special featuring the whole gang - Liz, Cristian, and producer Jonny, plus guest appearances from your favorite storytellers. Get to know the team behind Lisbon's favorite storytelling night as we reveal how chance meetings led to something special, what values keep our community thriving, and what really happened behind the scenes while creating this podcast. Stay for the bloopers at the end - we've got enough to fill a Christmas stocking! Consider it our gift to you and good news: Season 2 is already in the works!Hosts: Liz Melchor, Cristian Figueroa & Jonny BunyanProduced & Edited by Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal

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  • 8. 8. New Beginnings

    01:14:42||Season 1, Ep. 8
    In this special episode of What Lingers, Cristian takes the storyteller’s seat to talk about the news doctors gave him that changed his life forever.Producer Jonny Bunyan joins Liz and Cristian for an open conversation about Cristian’s HIV diagnosis and all of the complex feelings and realities that followed. Cristian hopes sharing can lessen the stigma, encourage testing, and help people. What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.You can find more about Cristian Figueroa on Instagram @cuerpouniverso.Follow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at Tribe Social Club bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Jonny Bunyan
  • 7. 7. Family

    40:21||Season 1, Ep. 7
    In this episode of What Lingers, Emanuele talks about aliens, his father's bookshelf, and the relationship between father and son. This episode is in memory of Emanuele's father, Mariano, who passed shortly after the taping.What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to retell their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.You can find more about Emanuele Capparelli on Instagram @immanuelkapa or on his website.Follow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at Tribe Social Club bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian FigueroaProduced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
  • 6. 6. Wrong Directions

    50:55||Season 1, Ep. 6
    In this episode of What Lingers, after a bicycle ride across Europe, Sylvia finds herself in a place of unmet expectations. What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to retell their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.Sylvia studied filmmaking and photography at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany. Since 2014 she's been working as a freelance director, writer, editor and photographer in the arts, advertising and TV. But first and foremost, Sylvia is a passionate storyteller, philanthropist, and cycling addict. She currently has one foot in Germany and one foot in Portugal.You can find her on Instagram at @sylvia_borges_Follow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at LX Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian FigueroaProduced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
  • 5. 5: Misled

    37:28||Season 1, Ep. 5
    In this episode of What Lingers, Alex finds himself in a rather hilarious situation where a lie makes him keep falling deeper.What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to retell their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.You can find Alex on Instagram at @alexand_erleonFollow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at LX Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian FigueroaProduced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
  • 4. 4: Changes

    54:07||Season 1, Ep. 4
    In this episode of What Lingers, Marco begins his story with being asked out over Slack for a foot massage and tequila and ends the story in an unexpected and emotional place. What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to retell their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.You can find Marco on Instagram at @marcodpatricioWhat Lingers is a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa. Follow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at LX Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian FigueroaProduced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
  • 3. 3: Love

    39:43||Season 1, Ep. 3
    In this heartfelt episode of What Lingers, Ana Filipa Lopes takes the stage to share a deeply personal story about the many forms of love. Ana explores how she experiences love through her work as a therapist and how this connects to the love inside of complex family relationships.  What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind people’s stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to retell their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also brings in the audience, adding real questions and reflections into the dialogue.Learn more about Ana Filipa Lopes  on her website.What Lingers is a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa. Follow Storytelling Lisboa on Instagram to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbon’s vibrant storytelling community.This episode was recorded live at LX Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbon’s storytelling scene to life.Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian FigueroaProduced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal