Stories In Session

On this episode I chat with Kevin Allison of RISK! about telling deeply personal stories about traumatic experiences onstage, the ways that storytelling can be therapeutic (in addition to therapy) and that one time he was almost a male prostitute. Featuring a live story by Kevin Allison recorded at RISK! in New York City. Buy the new RISK! book out now: http://risk-show.com/book/ Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold.

In this episode, we talk to writer, filmmaker & storyteller Aaron Wolfe. We talk about anxiety and the ways tellers harness it to raise the stakes of their narratives. Aaron's stories manifest fear and stress in relatable and hilarious ways that keep his audiences howling with laughter and cringing in their seats... until he makes them cry. Because he will. Thanks to Story Collider for lending us audio of Aaron's story "Saving Hubble." Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

In this episode of Stories in Session HOT TAKE!, we talk to storyteller, writer and 7-time Moth winner Sandi Marx, one of the most deeply talented and funny people I've ever heard/taught/performed with. Find so many of Sandi's stories online at pretty much any storytelling podcast or youtube channel around. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

In this episode, we talk to writer, actor & storyteller Mara Wilson, whose memoir "Where Am I Now?" came out last year. Not only do we discuss the important stuff (like her role as Matilda in every kids' favorite movie and how hot Tom Hardy is), but also about sincerity, social media and how to tell stories about the family and friends you love. Thanks to RISK! for lending us audio of Mara's story "Reconcilable Differences." Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

On this episode we chat with storyteller and standup Giulia Rozzi. We talk about what it means to "bare it all" onstage and how people flirt with oversharing in ways that be constructive, connective and cathartic, especially in relation to love and sex stories. Check out her podcast "Hopefully We Don’t Break Up" and her live NYC show- "Feelings: A Talk Show With Giulia A Rozzi."l Thanks to RISK! for lending us audio of Giulia's hilarious story "The Grind" recorded live in New York City. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

On this episode we talk to author, poet, comedian and lecturer at San Francisco State University, Shawn Taylor. We talk about the mystical, Jamaica, A Tribe Called Quest, Shawn's book "Big Black Penis" and how to tell stories about faith without being dogmatic. Shawn is a delight and this is one of my favorite conversations of the season. Thanks to The Shout Storytelling show in Oakland, CA for audio of Shawn's story, "Grandpa Triumph's Ring." Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

Catherine Burns is the Artistic Director of The Moth. In this episode, we sit down to deconstruct a story by Janna Levin and talk about the history of the nation's most popular and widely-known storytelling series. Use of audio from several live recordings of Janna's story was kindly granted by Catherine Burns and The Moth. Visit www.themoth.org to learn more about The Moth. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

Mattie Konrath is a drama therapist, storyteller & super-awesome human being who stops by to discuss the nature of trauma, role-playing, and how storytelling can be used to heal. Her story was recorded live at The Crabb Labb storytelling salon in Brooklyn, New York. (AKA- my kitchen :) Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show Instragram: @storiesinsession For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

This episode features the side-splitting hilarity of storyteller and standup Jen Kober. We talk about the joy of processed cheese-foods, what being a "Southerner" means, and my adorable grandmother "Saucy." Featuring the story "The Cheese Stands Alone" be Jen Kober, recorded live at "Don't Tell My Mother" in Los Angeles. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

Ophira Eisenberg ("Ask Me Another," The Moth, "Sleeping My Way to Monogamy") discusses the the difference between standup and comedy, losing her V-card, and the majesty of Prince. Ophira's stories in this episode were taken from the shows "Ask Me Stories" and "RISK!" Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. Follow us at Twitter: @sis_show For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

On this episode we chat with the storytelling legend Kevin Allison. We discuss his time with MTV's The State, his transition from sketch to storytelling, his school "The Story Studio," and the launch of his wildly popular podcast and live show: RISK! Featuring a live story by Ben Garant recorded at RISK! in New York City. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

On the debut episode of "Stories In Session" we talk to ALMOST every living storyteller about their craft in an attempt to figure out exactly what storytelling IS. Featuring stories from A.D Miles & David Crabb and interviews with Josh Matthews, Brad Lawrence, Drew Prochaska, Aaron Wolfe, Jack Perry, Ophira Eisenberg, Kevin Allison, Cammi Climaco, Micaela Blei & Corinne Fischer. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. The stories featured on this episode were recorded live at RISK! in New York City. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com