The Storyworth Podcast
Since 2013, Storyworth has helped people write their life stories— the big stories and the small ones. On this podcast, our real-life writers volunteered to share their stories publicly... with you.
Episodes
May 10, 2023 • 29 mins
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with three beautiful stories read by their authors, from the joy of becoming a grandparent to ushering a beloved mother into their final years. We love you, moms!
A note: this episode contains mentions of suicide.
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April 6, 2023 • 29 mins
We’re celebrating the end of our season with stories read by their authors– tales of childhood triumph, mischief, and adventure.
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March 30, 2023 • 24 mins
As they say, the more things change, the more things stay the same, trends come and go and technology evolves, but the social hierarchy of high school is a tried-and-true standby of American life. Today’s author takes us back in time with the class of 1969.
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March 23, 2023 • 19 mins
What were you doing on New Year’s Eve 1999? If Y2K means anything to you, you may have been worried about what would happen at the stroke of midnight. Today’s author had bigger problems to tackle on New Year’s eve 1999, but that didn’t stop him and his friends from making it a wild night to remember.
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March 16, 2023 • 22 mins
With at-home DNA testing kits being all the rage, folks from all over the world are discovering their genealogical roots and distant relatives– and maybe some not-so-distant relatives as well. In this week’s story, one woman discovers her mom’s secret, and some new family.
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March 9, 2023 • 33 mins
Every parent remembers the day of the positive pregnancy test, right? The excitement, the nervousness, the dreaming and the planning that goes into the arrival of a new addition to the family. It’s hard to imagine things going wrong– until they do.
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March 2, 2023 • 27 mins
Dating sites can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for those taking a chance on love later in life. Our story this week centers around one woman’s journey to find a new companion after a decades-long marriage.
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February 23, 2023 • 20 mins
This week’s story may sound all-too-familiar if you’ve ever attended a Catholic school… elementary-school pranksters vs. strict and stern nuns. It’s not just something that happens in the movies! Dave Conover shares his memories of getting in trouble at school.
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February 16, 2023 • 17 mins
If you’ve been in a relationship with someone for a long time– whether that be romantic, platonic, or familial, you’ve likely heard that person’s stories over… and over… and over again. Donna Guthrie, today’s author, is here along with her husband to share how they came up with the perfect tag-team storytelling strategy.
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October 26, 2022 • 27 mins
Let’s get spooky! We’re celebrating Halloween with a chilling special, sharing some of our favorite stories of brushes with the unexplained, the unsettling, the eerie, and the ghostly.
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May 27, 2022 • 31 mins
We’re celebrating Father’s day with an episode all about the men in the family – from tales of baseball games and grilling on the back porch, to the deep love and fear that come along with fatherhood.
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April 29, 2022 • 29 mins
Celebrate Mother's Day with an episode all about moms. We're featuring our favorite portraits of mothers, daughters, and families by Storyworth writers.
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February 24, 2022 • 16 mins
Our season one finale is a little different. On this episode, you’ll hear a medley of our favorite short stories read by the Storyworth writers themselves!
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February 17, 2022 • 23 mins
Today’s story is a personal one: one woman’s journey through the ups and downs of single motherhood. Janine Riley, the author of today’s story, and her two sons are here to share their memories of the boys’ childhood and Janine’s life as a single working mother.
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February 10, 2022 • 20 mins
A routine business trip abroad took a dangerous turn in Russian airspace for Storyworth writer Sam Duran. He shares with us the details of this unnerving experience and how it inspired him to view his life from a new perspective.
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February 3, 2022 • 18 mins
The end of WWII brought unexpected consequences for Storyworth writer Jean Troy's family. Jean describes how they navigated the post-war housing crisis in Los Angeles, California. Then, Jean and her two siblings reminisce about this memorable time in their lives, and how their parents steered the family through it.
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January 27, 2022 • 24 mins
In 1968, amid the Vietnam conflict, Storyworth writer Mary Holloway discovered she was pregnant. She shares with us the dramatic decision she made to release her firstborn for adoption, and her decades-long journey towards closure.
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January 20, 2022 • 16 mins
Today’s story has everything you’d find in a classic crime novel. Vehicles set ablaze, murder weapons recovered from unlikely places, and conflicting testimonies ALL characterize Storyworth writer, Bob Sherwood’s, pulse-pounding experience as the key witness in a small-town murder trial.
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January 20, 2022 • 16 mins
Today’s story is every mother’s worst nightmare: being stranded in the woods with three young children at sundown and with no food, no tools and no shelter. Storyworth writer Charlotte Edgar shares how she made it through.
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January 20, 2022 • 16 mins
Storyworth writer, Carol Short, shares the tale of her first kiss at a Junior Red Cross training turned boisterous house party, with all the thrill and awkwardness of a tween “in love.”
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