For six years, Story Shuffle was a regularly organized, live recording of themed stories. In 2017, we closed the project with a podcast. The project is done; Enjoy our archives!
As important as they are in our lives, family members are not always easy to find. In Episode 17 of Story Shuffle, we’re taking a look at what it feels like to lose family members — be that temporarily, or even permanently. First, Shannon Wink will tell a story about finding the mints her grandmother used to love. Next, Isaiah Thompson will share a story about a cross-country search for his cousin.
You either went to summer camp as a kid or you didn’t — and that difference is profound. For those of us who went to summer camp, those stories stay with us for a lifetime. Sometimes, they can be hard to share with people who didn’t. In Episode 16, we’re going to try. Eric Smith is going to tell a story about how he dealt with some strange wildlife at summer camp. Then, Andrew Panebianco will tell us about a camp experience he had that closely resembled “Lord of the Flies.”
Many of our most formative and important experiences happen when we’re learning. Episode 15 of Story Shuffle takes a look at the experiences of students. First, Jackie Rodriguez shares a story about her visit to Haiti while she was a medical school student. And then Shawn Annable will tell us about the time he got expelled from high school.
Without partners to share life with, our experiences would be far less meaningful. On Episode 14 of Story Shuffle, we explore experiences shared with partners. First, Carolyn Beeler will tell a story about losing time with her brother to his girlfriend. Then Yael Borofsky and Frank Berry will tell a story together — as storytelling partners — about the scars they share.
Are you afraid of the dark? On Episode 13 of Story Shuffle, we’ll share some stories about darkness and all the different feelings it can conjure up for people. First, Sylvester Mobley tells us about what darkness feels like for an Iraq war veteran. Then, Brian James Kirk shares a story about an interaction with a Tennessee park ranger in total darkness.
We all have an instinct to do some vengeful things. On this episode of Story Shuffle, our storytellers share about the times they experienced revenge. First, Lindsey McNeil tells us about when she found revenge on Mischief Night. Then, Brady Dale will tell the story of the time he was hit by a car — and he probably deserved it.
