West Chester Story Slam

Here's two stories on the theme Illusion, and one classic story from the archives! Cynthia Angst tells her story of wanting to try on a wedding dress. Cindy Heffron talks about the illusion of dying one's hair. We also go back in the archives to listen to Luke Stromberg's classic wheelchair story. Learn more about our live events at wcstoryslam.com. 

Have you ever had an event that turned into a Wake Up Call? Here's three stories from our May 2015 Story Slam. Gina Genarri discusses the death of her father. Pat Wendel talks about the moment her daughter decided on a college. Pat Jolly talks about how a project she undertook as a social worker led to some ink. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here are three stories from our April 2015 Story Slam, which was themed "The Sweet Life." Johnny Walker tells about being the prop master for the shoot of a music video. Cathy Sikorski recalls taking her mother to one very rowdy wedding. Kathleen Martin tells about hey obsession with the legendary singer-songwriter Sting. Learn more about our live events at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from our Innocence Story Slam, which was held in March 2015. Maureen Egan talks about growing up as the youngest in a large Irish Catholic family. Stefan Kolata talks about losing his childhood innocence. Heidi Karpa discusses how becoming a mother is a process of losing one's innocence. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Three stories from our "Unusual World" Story Slam, recorded in February 2015. Rich Eagles tells about his joy of reading, and teaching others to read. Chuck Bauerlein discussed how the unusual world of Catholic School led to his career path. Mike Mauger tells about how growing up sheltered didn't prepare him for the Unusual World. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Have you ever been lost? Here's three stories on the theme of Lost. Diane Yannick tells a story of recovery. Kathleen Martin tells about running late to a funeral. Mike Mauger recounts the time his parents once lost him and he now wonders how it happened. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. Our podcast is sponsored by Chester County Book Company. 

In our December podcast, we look back at three of the best stories told during the 2014 West Chester Story Slam season. Veronica Redd talks about how she came to see her high school counselor in a different light. Luanne Sims tells the story of Courage. Michael talks about the scars left from childhood abuse. Learn more about our live events at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from the West Chester Story Slam's 2014 GRAND SLAM. Tim Megaw tells the personal story of caring for his terminally ill father. Luanne Sims tells about how last year's Christmas holiday became an emotional roller coaster. Steve Clark talks about an awkward kiss. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Two stories from the October 2014 West Chester Story Slam. Luanne Sims talks about meeting her husband and the joys and challenges of raising bi-racial children. Johnny Walker tells about stopping a violent altercation one night in Philadelphia. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Three stories from our Scars Story Slam, held in September, 2014. Jeff Hazelwood causes an international incident while riding a train in Europe. Matt Duffus has a disastrous mountain bike ride. Michael Trageser discusses the emotional scars resulting from child abuse. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from our Small World Story Slam in August, 2014. Jill Salkin tells about an arduous hike up a mountain. Chuck Bauerlein explains how he ended up at a legendary concert. Kathleen Martin is immortalized in a book. Learn more about our live events at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from our July, 2014 Promises Story Slam, also known as the infamous "lights out" story slam since we told the stories in the dark due to a power outage. Chris Rich shares a story of a family promise kept. Gale Flynn tells the story of a family promise not kept. Chris Lumpkin tells about how he was coaxed off a ledge. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from our June, 2014 West Chester Story Slam. Terry Heyman tells about caring for her mother-in-law. Johnny Walker talks about how his work on a rap video changed a neighborhood. Jeff Hazelwood tells about his eviction from a Hawaiian party house. Learn more at wcstoryslam.com. 

Here's three stories from our "Rebel" Story Slam, which was held in May 2014. Steve Clark tells about being a rebel in the 'hood. Jeff Hazelwood recalls some criminal mischief from his past. Peter Cunniffe tells the story of his greatest rock 'n roll discovery. Learn more about our live events at wcstoryslam.com. 

Free monthly podcast featuring three stories chosen from the "West Chester Story Slam" series. Each month's stories feature a different theme and all stories are told live on stage at a local venue in West Chester, PA.