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The Dublin Story Slam Podcast

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The Dublin Story Slam
41 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 23, 23
The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is a collection of short personal and true stories recorded at our monthly open mic competitive storytelling night in Dublin. Each month ordinary Dubliners get up and share extraordinary stories inspired by a different theme each night and battle it out for a place in our Grand Slam final. Big & small, funny & sad, inspiring and compelling, we choose the best stories for our Podcast that will lift your heart and hopefully bring a smile to your day.

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Episodes

Jun 23, 2023
PRIDE
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we're sharing personal true stories from three of our LGBTQ+ friends who shared these gorgeous stories live onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. From making a romantic move for the very first time, to finally coming out to your family, to a Nation turning out for change one historic day, these are powerful, compelling tales that we're proud to share with you this PRIDE. Featuring storytellers, Marion Pelgret, Ewerton Dias & Dearbhla Quinn. For more info on our next Story Slam, please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023
Control
The Dublin Story Slam is an open mic competitive storytelling night. Every month we invite audience members to pop their name into the hat. If picked they get up and share true personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. The winner of each Story Slam is invited back to take part in the annual Grand Slam Championship. In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam, we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Control. From physically loosing control to trying to control everything in your life to handing control over to someone else, this episode features stories from Daniel Berman, Ashling Casey Roche & Rose McCauley. For details on upcoming events, pictures of the night or ticket giveaways please follow us on instagram @dublinstoryslam or our website www.thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm Part 2 of The Dublin Story Grand Slam we return to The Abbey Theatre to hear personal true stories from Ayesha Syedah, Kieran Casey & Mairead Murphy. Congratulations to all our wonderful storytellers and for more info on upcoming shows, please visit thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This particular episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast has been three years in the making. Featuring the first half of The Dublin Story Grand Slam recorded live onstage at The Abbey Theatre. The theme was Precious and in this episode, join host Colm O'Regan as he introduces 4 amazing storytellers all telling true personal stories inspired by the theme, Precious. We don't include the scores of each story but you can find out who won in Part 2, available very soon!Featuring stories from Martin Hughes, Michelle Lucy, Daisy McCarthy & Emma Lynch. Musical Timekeeper was the brilliant Sharon Mannion. Recording was by Gansee Films. For videos of these stories check out our You Tube Channel or visit instagram (@dublinstoryslam) for pics from the night captured by the wonderful Ian Mulholland. Please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2022
Family
Recorded live onstage at Dublin's Sugar Club, we bring you three personal true stories from The Dublin Story Slam all inspired by the theme Family. Featuring funny heartwarming and compelling stories about a car crash bringing a family together, what it's like to be a triplet with a twin and finally a quest to be reunited with family 80 years in the making. Storytellers include Mairead Meara, Will Fenwick & Kerri Ward. The series is produced and presented by Julien Clancy. To find out details about upcoming events please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com and sign up to our mailing list. Living in Ireland and interested in turning your personal experiences into stories for the stage, email us at story@thedublinstoryslam.com. The Dublin Story Slam is a proud member of The Warren the home of great Irish Podcasts. Visit www.thewarren.ieFL0SnbWFnnFdgSAPWnKq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2022
Holidays
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we're bringing you four personal true stories inspired by the theme, Holidays. From unforgettable family getaways, to being swept off your feet, jellyfish & sea urchin infested waters to one hell of a nightmare trip home. Featuring storytellers, Jonny Blayney, Sofi Musleh, Shane Comer & Mary Kilduff. For more info on how you can share your own story with us, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022
Blessings & Curses
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Blessings & Curses. From sewer angels to cursed plays to an accordion that refuses to let go, if you're looking for a heart warming laugh. Huge thanks to our storytellers Mary Kilduff, Aoife Nally & Sharon Mannion. For more info on how to tell a story with The Dublin Story Slam, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 04, 2022
Don't go there
In each episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast we bring you three personal true stories recorded at our open mic storytelling night, right here in Dublin. In this episode, a reluctant hiker is dragged up a massive mountain, an inexperienced rower takes on an epic ocean and a woman is confronted by a chapter from her past that's more terrifying than both. Featuring true personal stories recorded live at The Sugar Club in Dublin from Kendall Harter, Tommy Browne & Mary Kate O'Flanagan. A word of advice, the third story in this episode from Mary Kate contains references to surviving sexual abuse. If that's a trigger for you, you may want to skip this story. For our Irish listeners, if you've been affected by any of the issues raised, please visit https://www.firstfortnight.ie/resources/find-help for advice & help.For more info on upcoming shows & events, please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2020
Hope
As we close off what's been an incredibly challenging year, we bring you three stories inspired by Hope. A dog lover's gets her wish to rehome a rescue dog, a volunteer at a Syrian refugee camp is faced with an impossible request and an ex-ballet dancer learns to refine what dance really means. Stories are from Kerri Ward, Mairead Murphy and Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody. Produced by Julien Clancy. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2020
Brave
We're delighted to work with our friends at the national charity for young LGBTI+ people, Belong To, to bring you stories from our recent storytelling night celebrating Pride 2020. The theme of the night was Brave and featured stories about how sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to leave the house, a story about how an accident brought new perspective to an artist and finally a story about finding new family friends and love when you needed them the most. Featuring Rhiannon Kennedy, El & special guest Colm O'Gorman, these stories were originally told at an online Zoom event. For more info visit www.belongto.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.