The Dublin Story Slam Podcast

The Dublin Story Slam Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

The Dublin Story Slam Podcast Trailer

June 7, 2018 • 2 mins
A little taster of what you can expect from The Dublin Story Slam Podcast that launches on June 25th. Every month we invite ordinary Dubliners with extraordinary stories onstage to share their personal true tales that will make you smile and make you think. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com to find out more. 

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Episode 1: We are One

June 25, 2018 • 38 mins
In this first episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we bring you stories of chasing dreams, battling demons, and finding love. Featuring stories from our Birthday celebrations at Whelans, explore what the Story Slam is all about and listen to stories from our joint winners on the night, Kerri Ward, Keira Gill and the baker of our wonderful Birthday Cake, Caryna Camerino. Presented by Producer Julien Clancy and regular Story Sla...

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Episode 2: Date Night

June 27, 2018 • 34 mins
In this second episode, we bring you three stories all inspired by the theme Date Night. We overhear a shocking confession in a lift in New York, go on an incredibly awkward second date to the Cinema and sit down for a memorable meal on a first date. Featuring stories from our monthly open mic storytelling night, this episode's storytellers are Ross O'Neil, Lauren Burns and Mark Conn. Produced and Presented by Colm O'Regan and Juli...

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Accidental Hero

June 28, 2018 • 36 mins
In this Episode, we don our capes and spandex to bring you three remarkable stories of people who found their inner hero when they least expected it. We travel to Istanbul, an inner city Pub and the imagination of a young girl with stories recorded onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. Featuring brilliant tales from Claire Nevin, Donal Sharpson and Catherine Brophy, this episode is brought to you by our regular Story Slam host Colm O'R...

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Travel

July 22, 2018 • 35 mins
In this special holiday themed episode, we take to the road for three tales of travel. We literally have a run in with the law as we journey to the wilds of Alaska, a retreat in an idyllic getaway is interrupted by an unwanted house guest while a stay in a refugee camp opens minds while pulling teeth. Featuring stories from Darina Doyle, Pauline Curtin and Daisy McCarthy and presented by Julien Clancy & Colm O'Regan. 
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Work

August 23, 2018 • 35 mins
After an incredible Summer, thoughts inevitably return to school, college & the relentless 9 to 5. To cheer us up, we've chosen three Work inspired stories that cover everything from calling in sick to work, the relatively unknown world of an embalmer & one of the most important jobs in the World, being a Mum! Thanks to Gavin Ryan, Lollie Mancey O'Brien and Alannah Monks for sharing their incredible stories this month. Pres...

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Pivot

September 25, 2018 • 33 mins
This month we bring you three stories about subjects that aren't what they seem at first. In an instant a trip to the cinema, a lift from a stranger or a dream job can all change, transforming both the story & the storyteller. Featuring stories from Neil Horan, Joe Brennan and Daisy McCarthy, we also bring you news of our biggest night of the year, The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2018! Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com to sign ...

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Ghosts

October 30, 2018 • 24 mins
In this episode we've handpicked three stories that explore the theme of Ghosts. Shane Connelly reveals how he spent most of his early life being followed around by a ghost while Mark Earley conquers his fears to share his memories of his soul mate who passed away in 2017. Finally we conclude with an eerie tale from Eithne O'Connell who brings us to Germany for a chance encounter with a real live ghost! The Dublin Story Slam is pro...

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2018 Grand Slam Part 1

December 6, 2018 • 35 mins
Recorded live at The Abbey Theatre, this is the first of a two part episode bringing you highlights of The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2018. Featuring stories about everything from late night car chases, kitchen disasters, grim discoveries and the ugly part of chasing a dream with storytellers, John Pigott, Kerri Ward, Claire Nevin & Gary Maloney. Part 2(including the winner announcement coming very soon!). Produced by Julien Clanc...

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2018 Grand Slam Part 2

December 10, 2018 • 39 mins
Listen back to part 2 of The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2018 recorded live at The Abbey Theatre and hosted by Colm O'Regan. Featuring Story Slam finalists, Mark Conn, Lollie Mancey O'Brien, Sam Ford and Sofi Musleh as well as the announcement of the winner of The Dublin Story Grand Slam Championship 2018. Make sure to listen back to Part 1 if you haven't already!!!

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Christmas

December 24, 2018 • 29 mins
Celebrate Christmas wherever you are and whatever it means to you with three beautiful heartwarming stories perfect for this time of year. Featuring stories from Paul O'Loughlin Kennedy, Andrea Farrell & Martin Hughes. 

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Help

January 24, 2019 • 36 mins
In this first episode of 2019, we bring you stories inspired by Help - asking for it, giving it and needing it. Featuring three stories recorded live at our monthly Story Slam and including stories from Jude McCarthy, Mary Kate O'Flanagan & Ray Fitzsimons. Produced & presented by Julien Clancy - visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more info. 

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Love Affair

February 21, 2019 • 32 mins
This month we bring you three personal stories inspired by the theme Love Affair. Recorded over two Story Slams this month they include our two winning stories from Catherine Brophy(Sex) and Becky Long(Second Chance). We also feature a brilliantly told story from Arthur Sheridan about an item of clothing no one can do without - pyjamas. 

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Mother's Day

March 27, 2019 • 9 mins
In this episode we announce our new release date for new episodes of the Podcast and also share a beautiful heartwarming story from Brigid Earley about how Mothers can help you overcome anything in life! 

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Home and Away

April 10, 2019 • 26 mins
This month we bring you three personal true stories recorded at our monthly open mic storytelling night here in Dublin. We bring you three stories where the action is firmly set in Africa, Australia & South America but where the heart is set at home. Featuring stories from Bobby Buckley, Aoife Dunne & Frank Diamond. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com to find out when our next Slam is. 

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Turnaround

May 10, 2019 • 31 mins
As The Dublin Story Slam approaches it's 2nd Birthday, we've taken three stories inspired by the theme Turnaround and bring them to you with a giddiness fuelled by delicious Birthday Cake from Camerino Bakery. Including stories of a prisoner finding redemption in the visitor's room, a tour guide with a unique perspective of the city and a daughter confronts her Dad with her life long secret. Featuring Stories from Gary Cunningham, ...

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Discovery

June 14, 2019 • 30 mins
In this month's episode, we go back to school for some Sex Education, join a nurse who introduces us to the Cast from Lord of the Rings and make a surprising family discovery for a girl who's always wanted a sibling. Featuring stories from Brigid Earley, Sean Kearns & Sithini Ncube. Produced & Presented by Julien Clancy

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Gone Fishing!

July 18, 2019 • 9 mins
In this episode, we're on holidays in rainy Sligo so we're resharing a sun filled Holiday story from Pauline Curtin. We're also gathering more wonderful stories to share with you next month so we'll talk to you then!

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Escape

August 19, 2019 • 27 mins
In this month's episode we're bringing you to South East Asia for the ultimate trip, Tasmania for a scorching hot getaway and a trip back in time to childhood games and innocent times in Co. Clare. Featuring stories from Kieran Casey, Geraldine Carton and Bird McNamarra, The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is produced by Julien Clancy. www.thedublinstoryslam.com

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Back to School

September 25, 2019 • 27 mins
In this month's episode we return to the classroom for three stories inspired by our school days. A student becomes a teacher in a story from Ciara Bregatzi Nevin, a young Pranav Darshan goes to extraordinary lengths to meet a girl and Kathleen Lawrence goes back to the classroom to get back the education she was denied as a schoolgirl. Produced by Julien Clancy. www.thedublinstoryslam.com

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