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STORY JAM // music + stories

Story Jam

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Frequency: 1 episode/103d. Total Eps: 22

WELCOME TO STORY JAM!

We offer entertaining personal stories and original songs written for each story. Each episode presents one story and its accompanying custom song.

At Story Jam, we believe stories are powerful enough to change lives and influence people to develop compassion and connection. We aim to inspire our audience through the sharing of diverse voices.

The Story Jam podcast is lovingly produced in Chicago by Story Jam creator/producer Stephanie Rogers and music director/engineer Danny Shaffer. If you'd like to become a supporter or a sponsor of the Story Jam podcast or our live show, please visit us at storyjamshow.com. You can attend a show or join our classes and trainings by visiting the website.

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Pause The Menopause!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 14:50

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In this Story Jam episode, Carmenita Peoples takes us on a hilarious journey concerning her status as a woman.

After the story, we'll hear an improvisation song by talented singer songwriter Xoe Wise.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Carmenita Peoples
"Pause the Menopause" music & lyrics by Xoe Wise

Xoe Wise, guitar and vocal

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Superhero

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 13:14

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Story Jam is a music and storytelling show which has been running live events since 2013.

In this episode, Binkey Tolefree steps in AT THE LAST MINUTE with a request to tell a story about longing for superheroes who look like him.

Binkey is a producer, storyteller, musician, rapper, and show host.

After the story, we'll hear a song by talented singer songwriter Devin Thompson.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Binkey Tolefree
"Superhero" music & lyrics by Devin Thompson

Fred Simon, piano
Dave Hiltebrand, guitar
Rafe Bradford, bass
Chuck Lacy, drums
John Bowes, Sax
Devin Thompson, vocals

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https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

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E Pluribus Unum

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 09:36

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In this Story Jam episode, David Barish expertly shares a story about his heritage.

After the story, we'll hear an improvisation song by talented singer songwriter Xoe Wise.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: David Barrish
"Duality" music & lyrics by Xoe Wise

Xoe Wise, guitar and vocal

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Let Our Love Rise

Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Duration 14:54

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In this Story Jam episode, we're treated to a wonderful true narrative by Chicago story maven Margaret Burk, along with an original song played by The Story Jam Band and written by Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers.

Margaret has been a leader in the Chicago storytelling community for decades. She is an activist, producer, and actor.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit the Story Jam website.

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Margaret Burk
"Let Our Love Rise" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers

Fred Simon, piano
Dave Hiltebrand, guitar
Lamar Jones, bass
Chuck Lacy, drums
John Bowes, Sax
Sarah Marie Young, vocals
Kari Nelson, vocals
Toni DiDonato, vocals

Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

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Running Out of Time

Monday, January 1, 2024 • Duration 13:30

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Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by Chicago's own Tracy Baim. Tracy is a famous editor, author, journalist, film maker, former publisher of "The Chicago Reader."

Baim founded "Windy City Times" in 1985, and she has written several books and won numerous awards.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers and played at our live show.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

RUNNING OUT OF TIME

By Stephanie Rogers © 2020 Story Jam Songs

I’m alone in a world I cannot fight
Desperation rips me up inside
Does anybody care if I’m alive

Do you believe I deserve to die?
My struggle lives beyond the words you deny
God put here and gave me life

I know my time is short and
My name means nothing to you
I don’t want to leave this world behind
Every breath I take lives on
In the name of justice
I’m running out…I’m running out of time

I can’t live with illness anymore
Our legacy is greater than all we endure
Brothers sisters keep hope in store

I know my time is short and
My name means nothing to you
Don’t want to leave this world behind
Every breath I take lives on
In the name of justice
I’m running out…I’m running out of time

Don’t need forever
Just a little bit longer…

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny ShafferTheme Music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Tracy Baim"Running Out of Time" music & lyrics by Stephanie RogersKeys by Fred SimonGuitar by Danny ShafferBass by Rafe BradfordDrums by Chuck LacyVocals & piano by Stephanie RogersSupport this podcast by becoming a Patreon!

No Celebrity

Friday, September 1, 2023 • Duration 12:52

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Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a duologue story by Richard Munchkin and Melissa Reaves.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Steph Rogers and played at our live show by The Story Jam Band.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

No Celebrity by Stephanie Rogers

When I look around the room
Everybody else looks like me
And all I see

Is that I am still unique
Cause I don’t really give a shit About appearing

But who am I if I'm not who I think I am...

Hey I am a normal human
Hey I read the news I’m common
Hey I get my neighbor’s wifi for free
I’m no celebrity

Wouldn’t it be fun
To star with Denzel Washington
Or sail the sea with Pitt and Clooney
But I can have my fun
Being a librarian
Or serving tea at Jerry’s deli

But who am I if I’m not who I think I am…

Hey I am a normal human
I’ve got no fans in Saigon
I haven't lost my sanity
Hey I never drink Remy Martin
Hey there is no film I’ve starred in
I’ll never be thin like Twiggy
I’m no celebrity…

Hey I don’t Tic Toc or Instagram
Don't have a weekly cocaine man
I never carry a puppy
Hey I ride the bus and pay rent
Hey I squeeze a dollars from cents
Hey I’ve been to Niles and Kankakee

I’m no celebrity

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny ShafferTheme Music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Richard Munchkin & Melissa Reaves"No Celebrity" music & lyrics by Stephanie RogersPiano by Fred SimonGuitars by Danny ShafferBass by Rafe BradfordDrums by Chuck LacyVocals by Stephanie RogersArrangement by Danny ShafferSupport this podcast by becoming a Patreon!

Dead or Alive

Season 1 · Episode 16

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • Duration 12:16

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Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a riveting story by Anne Purky, storyteller extraordinaire! Anne is a writer, storyteller, and advocate for those with disabilities.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by Stephanie Rogers, Story Jam producer and host.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

DEAD OR ALIVE by Stephanie Rogers

Are you dead or alive
Is your heart still yearning
I've stayed behind
To clean up the mess they found
All the sirens that blew
They came looking for you
As they ripped the babe out of your hands
Now you're there in the queue
After all you've all you've been through
I'm afraid to see how it all ends

Do you remember a time
Free of cracks and bruises
Do they let in the light
Or are they closing down
On your eyes as they cry
While they're fighting for life
Though they're hardened and sunken and blind
Take your place in the cue
Someone's waiting for you
They don't know that you still have to die

Strength will crumble
No one will tell you why
I've too been to battle
And I, too, have sunken eyes

Are you dead or alive
Does your heart still yearn

CREDITS:

Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme Music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Anne Purky
"Dead or Alive" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers

Piano by Fred SimonStrings by Craig SniderBass by Rafe BradfordVocals by Stephanie RogersArrangement by Danny ShafferSupport this podcast by becoming a Patreon!

Loving Lilly

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • Duration 17:20

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Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a heartfelt story from our PRIDE series by Northwestern University's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement Exec and all-around fabulous teller Roderick Hawkins.

After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by the ever-talented Story Jam favorite, Xoe Wise.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

LILLY'S LESSONS by Xoe Wise

I have learned the lessons from Lilly
I have learned how to stay strong in my car
When I'm driving south on Lake Shore and I think about her
I hear her voice ringing in my heart

And if all of you start crying right now during this song
Don't do that...no pity parties, OK?
That's from Roderick's mom

This is Lilly's lessons...

She says turn that frown upside down right now
And go get your mama her gala gown
You gotta stay strong against the harm
Make sure your dress shows little bit of arm
And show some titty...you gotta show some titty

You can always change from the food industry at 40
To healthcare? You bet!
And when life makes you mad
Just blow on something...a clarinet!

Lilly's lessons

Do say "Gay gay gay,"
Do what you want with your boday
And show a little cleave even on a Monday
When they said three to five years
She said seven
Just give me my gumbo even if you have to USPS it!

Lilly's lessons...

Take me on a trip
Just pack my wheelchair
Change your careerWe need you back in healthcare

Ms. Valentine

Episode 10

Monday, January 2, 2023 • Duration 21:59

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Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.

In this episode, we hear a personal story by Erica Nicole Clark followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Margaret and producer Stephanie Rogers.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

MS. VALENTINE (by Liam Davis)

Dear Mrs. T
Welcome to Lake Forest, Illinois
It's such a joy (she said)
To have Erica in class with me
I really must say how much
I enjoy her company, but...

Dear Mrs. T
Even though I understand
Your husband's on TV
Call it intuition a condition
Is arousing my suspicion
As a trained arithmetician
Well it simply does not compute

She's guessing, she's probably guessing...
Maybe she's cheating, cheating...

F Ms. Valentine x4

Dear Mrs. T
I understand you didn't make it
All the way to college like me
But really it is simply public knowledge you see
A child from the South Side
The outside is automatically unqualified
She can't hang
It's the order of the universe
It's ying yang
And so although the way
She comes at every problem
Makes it easier to solve them
I simple have no choice

In remedial...math

She's guessing, she's probably guessing...
Maybe she's cheating, cheating...

F Ms. Valentine x4...

Credits:

Producer: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny ShafferTheme music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Erica Nicole Clark"Ms. Valentine" music & lyrics by Liam DavisBand:Bass: Rafe BradfordDrums: Gerald DowdGuitar: Danny ShafferGuitar/Vocals: Liam DavisVocals: Sarah Marie YoungVocals: Stephanie RogersVocals: Kari NelsonSupport our podcast by becoming a Patreon!.

A Very Dangerous Person

Episode 6

Sunday, January 1, 2023 • Duration 14:16

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TRIGGER WARNING: THE SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS STORY IS DISTURBING. ALSO, MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES.

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.

In this first episode of season two, we hear a personal story by Paul Teodo followed by song written for the story and a brief conversation with Paul and Stephanie Rogers.

For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

MIRACLE

Everybody says run before the trouble comes
On the road in the dark
Everybody lays low through the afterglow
To avoid any harm

It would take a miracle to save you
Bounty of angels or some light shining through

Must be a glow in the deepest dark
Heat in the coldest heart
Leading the way for a fallen soul
When we have lost all hope

It would take a miracle to save you
Bounty of angels or some light shining through

Everybody says run
When the trouble comes
On the road in the dark
Everybody lays low
Through the afterglow
To avoid harm

It would take a miracle to save you
Bounty of angels or some light shining through

Credits:

Producer: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Paul Teodo
"Miracle" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers
Song arrangement by Danny Shaffer

Band:

Vocals: Stephanie Rogers
Guitars: Danny Shaffer
Violin: Anne Harris
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