Memoir Club Podcast

Memoir Club Podcast

Welcome to The Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan—story coach, curious listener, and your guide as we turn everyday memories into stories worth telling. Each week, you’ll hear a true tale, a simple tip, and a prompt to get you writing. So grab a notebook, subscribe, and join us at memoirclub.net for free downloads and fresh ideas.

Episodes

If Only: Regrets and Do-Overs

October 7, 2025 • 11 mins
Episode Title: If Only: Regrets and Do-Overs Episode Number: 17 Episode Description: We all have moments we wish we could live again—some to savor, others to change. In this episode, Wayne shares a story of a stray dog that still haunts him, and reflects on how writing about regrets helps us see who we were then, and who we are now. Plus, a listener question about whether you can chan...
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The Teacher Who Changed You

September 30, 2025 • 9 mins
Episode Title: The Teacher Who Changed You Episode Number: 16 Episode Description: Some teachers leave more than lessons in math or grammar; they leave a mark on the way we see ourselves. In this episode, we’ll revisit the voice of a teacher who changed you, explore how to capture them on the page, and answer a listener’s question about how much background to include before a story be...
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When Life Presses Pause: Writing a Health Scare Story

September 23, 2025 • 13 mins
Episode Title: When Life Presses Pause: Writing a Health Scare Story Episode Number: 15 Episode Description:In this episode, we explore how health scare stories shape our memories and our writing. You’ll hear a personal story, get tips for writing about vulnerable moments, and learn why these experiences matter in memoir. Plus, in the Listener Mailbox, we tackle the question: How long s...
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Backfired! The Best Laid Plans That Weren’t

September 16, 2025 • 15 mins
Episode Title: Backfired! The Best Laid Plans That Weren’t Episode Number: 14 Episode Description: A can’t-miss plan meets real life. We visit a rain-soaked family getaway that went sideways, then break down how to turn misfires into scenes that land with heart and humor. Listener Mailbox: making dialogue sound natural without inventing whole conversations. Episode Transcript In episo...
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Love Hurts: First Crush, First Crash

September 9, 2025 • 13 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast: Episode 13 Episode Title: Love Hurts: First Crush, First Crash Episode Description: First crushes often bring first heartbreaks. In this episode, we revisit those adolescent missteps, where courage met rejection and love delivered its first sting. Along the way, we’ll explore how to write about those early heartbreaks with humor and honesty, and I’ll answer a l...
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The Hardest Goodbye: Losing a Pet

August 31, 2025 • 10 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast – Episode 12 Episode Title: The Hardest Goodbye: Losing a Pet Episode Description: Saying goodbye to a beloved pet can be one of life’s hardest moments. In this episode, Wayne shares the story of his Boxer, Porter, and reflects on how pet loss shapes memory, ritual, and resilience. Plus, a listener question about blending two memories into one story. Episode Tran...
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The Career Turning Point I Didn’t See Coming

August 19, 2025 • 9 mins
Episode Transcript In Episode 11, we’re talking about career turning points, the moments you don’t see coming, but that shape your path all the same. We all like to think we’re steering our own ship, choosing the jobs we take. But sometimes, life steps in and grabs the wheel. I’ll start with a turning point that changed my path. We’ll also talk about how to write work-related stories in ...
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A Loss That Changed You

August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Episode Transcript: Hey there, welcome to Episode Ten of the Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan, and today, we’ll be discussing how to write honestly about moments of change, especially those tied to loss. I’ll share a personal story from my life, then look at a listener’s question about writing through change. And as always, I’ll wrap up with a prompt to get you started. If you’d lik...
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Road Trip Memories: Detours, Diners, and Open Road

August 5, 2025 • 11 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 9 Episode Description: Some of our best stories begin with a full tank of gas and no itinerary. In episode 9, we explore road trip memories: the good, the weird, the memorable, and how to approach them in your memoir. Episode Transcript Welcome back! In episode 9, let’s talk about an approach to writing a “Road Trip Memories.” I’ll start with a p...
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How Personal Values Shape Your Storytelling

July 28, 2025 • 11 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 8 Date: August 8, 2025 Episode Description: Some values aren’t written down; they’re lived, repeated, and carried forward. In this episode, we talk about the personal values that shape us, the moments that test them, and how to write them into stories that last. Episode Transcript In today’s episode, we’ll explore how personal values take root i...
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One Giant Leap – Memories of Historical Events

July 22, 2025 • 11 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 7 Date: July 22, 2025 Episode Description: In July 1969, millions gathered around their TVs, holding their breath as humans took their first steps on the moon. This week, Wayne shares his memory of that historic night and reflects on how shared moments shape a generation’s dreams. Plus, a listener question on memoir-writing fears, and a prompt t...
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Object Stories: Memory, Meaning, and Keepsakes

July 1, 2025 • 10 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 6 Date: July 1, 2025 Episode Description:What’s the oldest thing you still own—and why have you kept it? In this episode of The Memoir Club Podcast, we explore the power of everyday objects to hold memory. From rocking chairs to keepsake boxes, these ordinary items become anchors for emotion, connection, and personal history. Wayne shares a pers...
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Classic TV Shows: Memoir in Prime Time

July 1, 2025 • 12 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 5 Date: July 1, 2025 Episode Description:Before there were streaming services and smart TVs, there was just you, a bowl of cereal, and the glow of the screen. In this episode, we revisit the classic TV shows that shaped our weekends and our worldview. Wayne shares his own memories of The Lone Ranger, and we explore how even the simplest TV momen...
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The Trouble With Trouble

July 1, 2025 • 13 mins
The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 4 Date: July 1, 2025 Episode Description: We all got in trouble as kids—but what if those missteps are where our best stories live? In this episode, we explore the power of “getting caught,” why trouble is a rich source for memoir, and how to write about those rebellious or embarrassing moments without shame. Plus, we answer a listener’s questio...
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The Table Where We Became Us

June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Listen to the Complete Episode: The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 3 Date: June 11, 2025 Episode Description:Family dinners were more than meals—they were where stories were told, lessons were learned, and identities were shaped.In this episode of Memoir Club, we pull up a chair to remember the tables we gathered around growing up. Whether it was lively, quiet, awkward, or full o...
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The House That Built Me

June 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Listen to the Full Episode The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: 1 Date: June 11, 2025 Episode Description: Explore the memories of your childhood home and how they shaped who you are.This episode of Memoir Club takes you back to where it all began—the walls, smells, and stories of the house that built you. Perfect for memoir writers reflecting on place and identity. Episode Transcr...
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What If I Cannot Remember Details?

June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Listen to the Full Episode: The Memoir Club Podcast Episode Number: Episode 02 Date: April 16, 2025 Category: Memory and Recall Episode Description:What do you do when you just can’t grasp that memory? When it’s “right on the tip of your tongue,” but not quite there? In this episode, I’ll explore why forgetting is normal, how sensory details can help you remember, and why emotional truth...
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Start with a Story: Introduction to Memoir Club

June 26, 2025 • 7 mins
Listen to the Full Episode: Memoir Club. Everyday Stories, Told Well. Hello and welcome to the Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan, your host—and if this is your first time listening, you’re in just the right place. Because in this first episode, I’ll share what Memoir Club is, why ordinary stories matter, and how this podcast helps you gather the memories that matter—without pressure,...
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