STORY JAM // music + stories

STORY JAM // music + stories

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. Thank you for listening!

Episodes

November 9, 2024 14 mins

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by storytelling maven Margaret Burk.

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

After the story, we'll hear a song by producer Stephanie Rogers and the Story Jam Band.

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Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show.

In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by David Barish, a fabulously popular storyteller by night and, by day, he's a lawyer.

David has been telling stories since the day his mother came home, looked around  and asked, “What happened here?” Since then he has abandoned fiction and has been writing and telling personal narratives on stages...

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January 1, 2024 13 mins

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 whi...

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September 1, 2023 12 mins

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
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March 1, 2023 12 mins

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.
 
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March 1, 2023 17 mins

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.
 

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January 2, 2023 21 mins

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
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January 1, 2023 14 mins

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 infor...

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October 1, 2022 13 mins

Story Jam is Chicago's premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we hear another story by Story Jam favorite, Archy Jamjun. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it, played at our live show.
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

THAI CAT

I have no impending wife
No picket fence in sight
Lately I don’t even know
Where I g...

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September 1, 2022 21 mins

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we're treated to an entertaining narrative by international beloved radio host Peter Sagal! After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it and played at our live show.
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

PAULA

Running for my life
Not looking a wife
I thought I’d wait wait......

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July 1, 2022 20 mins

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 phenomenal talent Shane Hendrix. After the story, we'll hear a song written specifically for the story, then a brief conversation with Shane and producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

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April 1, 2022 14 mins

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 Steve Glickman followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Steve and producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

SATISFIED (by Steph Rogers)

I had a lovely time
C...

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January 1, 2022 17 mins

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers, and original songs written for each story.
 
In our 5th episode, we feature the unstoppable Nestor Gomez. Nestor is a nationally renowned storyteller who has won countless slams, and he produces his own podcast and show, "80 Minutes Around The World: Immigration Stories."

We'll hear a story from Nestor, then a sweet song writt...

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July 1, 2021 18 mins

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.
 
In our sixth episode, we hear a personal story by Kimmy F. followed by a special song written for the story and a conversation with Kimmy and Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.
 

GRANDMA SAVES THE DAY

Dad’s not straight but he’ll deploy
Again...

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May 1, 2021 21 mins

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.
 
In our 4th episode, we feature Detroit teller Shannon Cason. We'll hear a story from Shannon, then a rocking song written for Shannon's story, followed by a conversation with Shannon and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
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March 15, 2021 18 mins

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 Margaret Ghielmetti 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.

CIAO BELLA MAN 

I was a foolish girl in Flore...

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January 1, 2021 19 mins

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 Nestor Gomez followed by a song written for the story and a brief conversation with Nestor and producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website.

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Producer: Stephanie Rogers
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October 1, 2020 17 mins

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.
 
In our second episode, we feature the delightful Josh Zagoren, followed by a psychedelic song written for the story and a brief conversation with Josh and producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM,
please visit our website.

NIAGARA FALLS

Taking a hit...

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August 1, 2020 27 mins

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

In our third episode, we feature Chicago diva Lynne Jordan's story about racism, followed by a catchy song written for her story, and a conversation with Lynne and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
For more information about STORY JAM,
please visit our website

PHIL DONAHUE

Phil Donah...

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June 1, 2020 12 mins

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

In our inaugural episode, we'll hear a funny story by Archy Jamjun, a sassy little song written for his story, and a brief conversation with Archy and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers.

Story Jam is based in Chicago, IL. Story Jam Studio provides online and in-person classes and workshop o...

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