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What Lingers
Storytelling Lisboa
Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 4

What Lingers is a podcast that goes beyond the storyās end, exploring the questions, insights, and revelations that linger after personal tales are shared.Ā
This podcast is a project from the team behind Storytelling Lisboa. Once a month, Storytelling Lisboa fills a stage with real people sharing true, personal stories in front of a live audience. This open, inclusive event encourages newcomers and celebrates community by creating a free space for connection. But so often a story leaves threads that need more unraveling.Ā
Thatās where What Lingers comes in. Each episode invites a past storyteller to revisit their narrative in front of a smaller audience in an intimate setting and stay for a deeper conversation, exploring the nuances and untold details that linger in their stories. Hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor sit down with the storyteller and get to dive deeper into the moments that captivate and connect us.Ā
Each episode is taped live in front of a small audience who we invite into the conversation. Join us on What Lingers and discover the questions, reflections, and revelations that surface when stories are shared once more.
Our Format:
- Brief Introduction by hosts Liz and Cristian.
- Storytelling Segment: A new storyteller each episode shares a true, personal story in about ten minutes.
- In-Depth Conversation: The storyteller and hosts dive deeper into the story.
- Audience Interaction: We open the floor to the audience, inviting them to ask their own questions and add new perspectives.
Who Would Enjoy What Lingers?
- Listeners who value authentic, human-centered stories and enjoy reflecting on lifeās complexities and connections.
- Fans of narrative podcasts, live storytelling events, and documentary-style audio who appreciate immersive storytelling formats.
- Storytelling enthusiasts curious about narrative structure, emotional depth, and the art of crafting impactful stories.
- Aspiring public speakers and performers interested in the dynamics of storytelling on stage and the vulnerability it requires.
- Empathetic, curious individuals fascinated by the range of human experiences
About Storytelling Lisboa:
Storytelling Lisboa is a volunteer-driven community hosting free monthly storytelling events in both English and Portuguese, with an open stage welcoming everyone to share their stories. Weāre rooted in values of inclusion, diversity, and vulnerability, embracing the full range of human experiences. In addition to our live events, we offer workshops designed to help build confidence for those who may be hesitant to step up to the microphone. We believe everyone has great stories, and we want to empower everyone to tell them! You can find out more and stay up to date with our project on our Instagram, @storytellinglisboa.
The hosts are Liz Melchor, an American ex-writer and almost therapist who now is a visual artist drawing with robots, and Cristian Figueroa, a Colombian neuroscientist and holistic therapist, who both love stories and human complexity.
The producer is Jonny Bunyan. The podcast is made in Lisbon, Portugal.
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š©šŖ Germany - documentary
14/11/2024#99š©šŖ Germany - documentary
10/11/2024#100š¬š§ Great Britain - documentary
07/11/2024#89
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2: Sex
Season 1 Ā· Episode 2
mercredi 6 novembre 2024 ⢠Duration 43:42
In this candid and hilarious episode of What Lingers, storyteller Benny Augello takes the stage to share a story that dives deep into themes of lust and the power of talking about sex openly. With a very engaging storytelling style and talent for detail, Benny doesnāt shy away from describing his experiences with honesty and directness. After his story, we get into political importance of discussing sexuality without shame.Ā
What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind peopleās stories. From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa, hosts Cristian Figueroa and Liz Melchor invite storytellers back to revisit their tales and engage in an honest, thought-provoking discussion. Recorded live, each episode also engages the audience, bringing real questions and reflections into the dialogue.
Follow Benny Augello on Instagram @mrfrizzle86 to keep up with his storytelling.
This episode was recorded liveĀ atĀ LXĀ Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbonās storytelling scene to life.
What Lingers is a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa. Stay connectedĀ by following us on Instagram @storytellinglisboa for updates on our events and episodes.
Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian Figueroa
Produced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1: Gossip
Season 1 Ā· Episode 1
lundi 4 novembre 2024 ⢠Duration 39:11
Welcome toĀ What Lingers, the podcast where real stories meet real questions. In our debut episode, hosts Liz Melchor and Cristian Figueroa welcome storytellerĀ Sandy Braz, a Luso-Canadian writer, who returns to share her uniquely Lisbon tale, first told live forĀ Storytelling LisboaāsĀ theme,Ā Gossip. Sandyās story has it allāneighborhood secrets, tragedy, love, and the ongoing challenges of rent prices in Lisbonās evolving communities.
About Our Guest: Sandy Braz has been a writer for over 23 years. Follow her onĀ InstagramĀ and discover more of her reflections on Lisbon, strangers, and dating on herĀ Substack.
This episode was recorded liveĀ atĀ LXĀ Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbonās storytelling scene to life.
What Lingers is a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa. FollowĀ StorytellingĀ LisboaĀ onĀ InstagramĀ to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbonās vibrant storytelling community.
Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian Figueroa
Produced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer: What Lingers - a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa!
Season 1
dimanche 27 octobre 2024 ⢠Duration 01:17
What Lingersā From the creators of Storytelling Lisboa comes a new podcast that dives deeper into the stories that captivate us. In What Lingers, hosts Liz Melchor and Christian Figueora sit down with past storytellers to ask all the questions that echo long after the tale is told.Ā
Once a month, Storytelling Lisboa fills a stage with real people sharing true, personal stories in front of a live audience. This open, inclusive event encourages newcomers and celebrates community by creating a free space for connection. But for Liz and Christian, every story leaves threads that need more unraveling.Ā
Thatās where What Lingers comes in. Each episode invites a past storyteller to revisit their narrative in front of a smaller audience in an intimate setting and stay for a deeper conversation, exploring the nuances and untold details that linger in their livesāand ours.
Join us on What Lingers and discover the questions, reflections, and revelations that surface when stories are shared once more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3: Love
Season 1 Ā· Episode 3
mercredi 13 novembre 2024 ⢠Duration 39:43
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. Ā
What Lingers is a podcast that dives into the unanswered questions behind peopleās 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 Ā on her website.
What Lingers is a podcast from Storytelling Lisboa. FollowĀ StorytellingĀ LisboaĀ onĀ InstagramĀ to stay updated on our live events and connect with Lisbonās vibrant storytelling community.
This episode was recorded liveĀ atĀ LXĀ Brewery, bringing the unique atmosphere of Lisbonās storytelling scene to life.
Hosts: Liz Melchor & Cristian Figueroa
Produced by: Jonny Bunyan in Lisbon, Portugal
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
