Explore every episode of the podcast Stories We Don't Tell
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 165: 10 Year Anniversary Series - Paul & Stefan - Part 2 | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:29:43 | |
Stories We Don’t Tell is celebrating our 10 year anniversary and to mark this, we have put together a special 10 part series. We picked ten people who have told stories with us, one person from each year, and interviewed them. We really do attract some incredibly interesting people and these interviews do not disappoint. This is a companion piece to the previous episode in the feed. After Brianne interviewed Paul & Stefan about their 10 years of producing SWDT, we thought it would be good to include some of our stories. So, Paul picked his favourite story that Stefan has told, and Stefan picked his favourite story that Paul has told. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 164: 10 Year Anniversary Series - Paul & Stefan - Part 1 | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:59:35 | |
Stories We Don’t Tell is celebrating our 10 year anniversary and to mark this, we have put together a special 10 part series. We picked ten people who have told stories with us, one person from each year, and interviewed them. We really do attract some incredibly interesting people and these interviews do not disappoint. We went in wanting to know the interview subjects’ relationship to storytelling, why they chose SWDT, and hear about their experience performing at the event. But, those were really just a starting point and each interview took on its own life and really became a very insightful and revealing look into our storytellers and our event. So, for each episode, you’ll get an interview with a storyteller and their story that was recorded live at our event. On this episode, the tables are turned and Paul & Stefan are interviewed by fellow SWDT founder, Brianne. We talked about the history of the event, side projects, Covid, and how things have evolved. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 155: 10 Year Anniversary Series - Brianne Benness | 28 Sep 2024 | 01:02:30 | |
Stories We Don’t Tell is celebrating our 10 year anniversary and to mark this, we have put together a special 10 part series. We picked ten people who have told stories with us, one person from each year, and interviewed them. We really do attract some incredibly interesting people and these interviews do not disappoint. We went in wanting to know the interview subjects’ relationship to storytelling, why they chose SWDT, and hear about their experience performing at the event. But, those were really just a starting point and each interview took on its own life and really became a very insightful and revealing look into our storytellers and our event. So, for each episode, you’ll get an interview with a storyteller and their story that was recorded live at our event. For this first episode in the series, we talk with Stories We Don’t Tell founder Brianne Benness. We discuss the origins of the event and what she’s up to now. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty cool and you can find out more about her work around chronic illness here: No End in Sight. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 67: Stories of Home, Part Two | 15 Nov 2017 | 00:08:15 | |
Guest host Michelle German talks with master storyteller Sage Tyrtle, continuing our Stories of Home Mini-Series. | |||
| Episode 66: Stories of Home, Part One | 08 Nov 2017 | 00:09:20 | |
Paul talks with Michelle German from Evergreen about National Housing Week. She will be taking over as guest host of the podcast for the next couple of episodes. Michelle goes into detail about the background of National Housing Week and all of the exciting events and activities happening to raise the profile of important housing issues that affect us all.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to some of the performers in Stories of Home, a collaboration between Evergreen, the Centre for Social Innovation, Stories We Don’t Tell and media partner Now Magazine. Stories of Home takes place on Thursday, November 23rd and ticket information can be found at storieswedonttell.org/stories-of-home. | |||
| Episode 65: The Audience. | 01 Nov 2017 | 00:06:28 | |
To kick off the third season of the podcast, Paul and Stefan present a five part mini-series called ‘Don’t Take This Advice’. The series focuses on writing and storytelling tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years. This last part is about editing for the audience. | |||
| Episode 64: Cut! Cut! Cut! | 18 Oct 2017 | 00:05:28 | |
To kick off the third season of the podcast, Paul and Stefan present a five part mini-series called ‘Don’t Take This Advice’. The series focuses on writing and storytelling tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years. This fourth part is about the importance of editing. | |||
| Episode 63: Context! | 04 Oct 2017 | 00:05:52 | |
To kick off the third season of the podcast, Paul and Stefan present a five part mini-series called ‘Don’t Take This Advice’. The series focuses on writing and storytelling tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years. This third part is about placing your story in context. | |||
| Episode 62: Find your moment. | 20 Sep 2017 | 00:06:08 | |
To kick off the third season of the podcast, Paul and Stefan present a five part mini-series called ‘Don’t Take This Advice’. The series focuses on writing and storytelling tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years. This second part is about finding your moment and slowing down time. | |||
| Episode 61: Write it all out. | 06 Sep 2017 | 00:06:15 | |
To kick off the third season of the podcast, Paul and Stefan present a five part mini-series called ‘Don’t Take This Advice’. The series focuses on writing and storytelling tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years. This first part is about writing out your entire story. | |||
| Season Finale | 28 Jun 2017 | 00:20:52 | |
Paul and Stefan close out the second season of the Stories We Don’t Tell Podcast. They reflect on their favourite moments from both the live event and the podcast. We have some exciting ideas in development, so stay tuned for season three coming Fall 2017! | |||
| Episode 60: If I Only Knew Your Name | 22 Jun 2017 | 00:13:00 | |
Singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan has performed at Stories We Don’t Tell and been a friend of the event since the beginning. Paul goes on location with Arlene, talking with her about storytelling through music. | |||
| Episode 59: My Most Embarrassing Moment(s) | 14 Jun 2017 | 00:32:55 | |
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). | |||
| Episode 154: A Trip Around the World | 13 Jul 2024 | 00:21:54 | |
It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling. Chris shares a story about travelling all around the world to find out what home means to him. Stefan and Paul discuss how to bring together a lot of shorter pieces to make one unified story. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 58: There are two people standing here tonight. | 07 Jun 2017 | 00:19:45 | |
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! | 31 May 2017 | 00:59:55 | |
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, Stefan and Paul interview each other and share a story. | |||
| Episode 56: Kind of Blue | 17 May 2017 | 00:12:25 | |
Monica’s last episode as guest host! She wraps things up with a conversation with Paul about depression. | |||
| Episode 55: Drunk people provide a lot of feedback | 03 May 2017 | 00:23:43 | |
Guest host Monica Hamburg talks about audience reactions. | |||
| Episode 54: Why? | 19 Apr 2017 | 00:20:27 | |
Guest host Monica Hamburg talks with Paul about why we tell stories to groups of strangers. | |||
| Episode 53: The Funny Side of Tragedy | 05 Apr 2017 | 00:18:49 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 52: The Parent Trap | 22 Mar 2017 | 00:23:15 | |
Guest host Monica Hamburg takes us through stories about parental death. | |||
| Episode 51: Broken Smile | 08 Mar 2017 | 00:18:13 | |
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 an life-affirming story about a traumatic accident that happened to him as a child. | |||
| Episode 50: Sonic Driving | 15 Feb 2017 | 00:22:27 | |
| Episode 49: Fact-checking | 01 Feb 2017 | 00:32:37 | |
| Episode 153: Universal Stories | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:19:44 | |
It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling. First, we hear an impactful and beautiful story that is about a relationship between a mother and daughter, and so much more. Stefan and Paul discuss how to write about big ideas through personal stories. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 48: Let Freedom Reign | 20 Jan 2017 | 00:24:19 | |
| Summer Vacation | 11 Aug 2016 | 00:02:06 | |
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 | 03 Aug 2016 | 00:23:43 | |
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 | 27 Jul 2016 | 00:19:49 | |
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 | 20 Jul 2016 | 00:22:24 | |
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 | 13 Jul 2016 | 00:20:50 | |
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 | 06 Jul 2016 | 00:28:32 | |
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 | 29 Jun 2016 | 00:28:23 | |
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 | 22 Jun 2016 | 00:26:31 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 40: Five different types of hot sauce | 15 Jun 2016 | 00:28:52 | |
Paul reads a ghost story that he's told at a number of events around town. All three hosts talk about money and storytelling, changed expectations, and paying artists. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 152: Editing Revisited | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:20:48 | |
It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling. Jingshu shares an incredibly heartfelt story about her grandfather. Stefan and Paul revisit one of their favourite, and often overlooked, topics: editing. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 39: Left, left left my wife and 45 kids | 08 Jun 2016 | 00:26:31 | |
Brianne describes her new sword, then chats with Stefan about experimentation in storytelling. Stefan tells a story about nearly missing a bus with his brother in New York City. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 38: It makes a better story if I'm hurt | 01 Jun 2016 | 00:24:09 | |
Monica Hamburg tells a story about New York City, heart break and getting hit by a car. Paul and Stefan talk about misdirection in stories and the Brooklyn 99 Halloween episodes. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 37: You need to not be wearing that spiderman shirt right now | 25 May 2016 | 00:29:47 | |
Jake Babad shares a story about love and breaking the bed. Stefan talks in his creepy announcer voice. Brianne and Stefan disagree on what makes Jake so likeable. #TeamBrianne if you agree with Brianne, #TeamPaul if you agree with Stefan. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 36: Determined not to fake it | 18 May 2016 | 00:33:35 | |
Brianne and Paul both tell intimate stories, and chat about taboo stories in between. You'll also learn a bit about the flat earther theory and our understanding of the word vagina. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 35: Things we've been thinking about | 11 May 2016 | 00:37:52 | |
Brianne and Stefan talk to Paul (who is absent) with a storytelling retrospective. John Finn tells a story? An anti-story? Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 34: If there's one thing an android's good at | 04 May 2016 | 00:42:20 | |
Colin Munch from Tales from the Black tells a story about life as a mid-grade out-of-date android. Stefan sits down with Colin to talk about fiction, his event, and storytelling at large. Colin's next event is Friday, May 6, and you can get your tickets here. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 33: Running from something | 27 Apr 2016 | 00:23:07 | |
| Episode 32: A job I could be proud of | 20 Apr 2016 | 00:18:09 | |
Tanya Cothran tells a story about looking for personal transformation on a trip to Malawi. Brianne and Stefan talk about trope traps and how to avoid them. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 31: And four, I love him | 13 Apr 2016 | 00:31:22 | |
Brianne and Stefan talk about professional word counters and telling a story about somebody who's in the room. Stefan tells a story about going to Europe with his brother. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 30: It is, apparently, a thing | 06 Apr 2016 | 00:24:12 | |
Brianne and Stefan talk about origin stories and how they've chosen to co-opt the idea. Alena Cawthorne tells a story about adoption and identity. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 151: Twist Endings | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:21:49 | |
It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling. Abdallah shares a story about a very unique cactus plant. Paul and Stefan talk about how to make effective use of twist endings. The podcast is produced by Yasaman Mansoori. Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online: Learn more about the process of telling a story with us. Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story. Get your copy of the SWDT book. All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan. | |||
| Episode 29: Just two men talking about our bodies | 30 Mar 2016 | 00:29:03 | |
Stefan interviews Paul about cereal and storytelling. Paul tells a story about his fraught relationship with his nose. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 28: It felt strange without it | 23 Mar 2016 | 00:18:17 | |
Adam Zawalich tells a story about anxiety, medication, and the buzzing just below his skin. You can tweet turtle pictures to Stefan via @steho_. Stefan and Paul talk about turtle emotions and concluding a story that doesn't have a neat ending. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||
| Episode 27: The sweet potato episode | 16 Mar 2016 | 00:17:06 | |
Paul and Brianne talk about the pros and cons of reading your story from notes. Brianne tells a story about grief and an irrational fight. Theme music by Rayannah. | |||