The Dublin Story Slam Podcast

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories connected by the theme of Strangers. Recorded live onstage at our monthly Story Slam's in Dublin's Sugar Club, this episode features stories how a stranger from Galway helped absolve Patrick Plant from a mortal sin in India, how a Canadian & an American helped Roisin McGuinness overcome a crippling fear in South Korea and finally we'll be catching a train to Cork to hear how a random fellow passenger became one woman's guardian angel. Interested in sharing your own personal true story with us? Visit thedublinstoryslam.com for updates and tickets to our next Story Slam. The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is produced and presented by Julien Clancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we're sharing personal true stories from three of our LGBTQ+ friends who shared these gorgeous stories live onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. From making a romantic move for the very first time, to finally coming out to your family, to a Nation turning out for change one historic day, these are powerful, compelling tales that we're proud to share with you this PRIDE. Featuring storytellers, Marion Pelgret, Ewerton Dias & Dearbhla Quinn. For more info on our next Story Slam, please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dublin Story Slam is an open mic competitive storytelling night. Every month we invite audience members to pop their name into the hat. If picked they get up and share true personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. The winner of each Story Slam is invited back to take part in the annual Grand Slam Championship. In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam, we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Control. From physically loosing control to trying to control everything in your life to handing control over to someone else, this episode features stories from Daniel Berman, Ashling Casey Roche & Rose McCauley. For details on upcoming events, pictures of the night or ticket giveaways please follow us on instagram @dublinstoryslam or our website www.thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Part 2 of The Dublin Story Grand Slam we return to The Abbey Theatre to hear personal true stories from Ayesha Syedah, Kieran Casey & Mairead Murphy. Congratulations to all our wonderful storytellers and for more info on upcoming shows, please visit thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This particular episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast has been three years in the making. Featuring the first half of The Dublin Story Grand Slam recorded live onstage at The Abbey Theatre. The theme was Precious and in this episode, join host Colm O'Regan as he introduces 4 amazing storytellers all telling true personal stories inspired by the theme, Precious. We don't include the scores of each story but you can find out who won in Part 2, available very soon!Featuring stories from Martin Hughes, Michelle Lucy, Daisy McCarthy & Emma Lynch. Musical Timekeeper was the brilliant Sharon Mannion. Recording was by Gansee Films. For videos of these stories check out our You Tube Channel or visit instagram (@dublinstoryslam) for pics from the night captured by the wonderful Ian Mulholland. Please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live onstage at Dublin's Sugar Club, we bring you three personal true stories from The Dublin Story Slam all inspired by the theme Family. Featuring funny heartwarming and compelling stories about a car crash bringing a family together, what it's like to be a triplet with a twin and finally a quest to be reunited with family 80 years in the making. Storytellers include Mairead Meara, Will Fenwick & Kerri Ward. The series is produced and presented by Julien Clancy. To find out details about upcoming events please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com and sign up to our mailing list. Living in Ireland and interested in turning your personal experiences into stories for the stage, email us at story@thedublinstoryslam.com. The Dublin Story Slam is a proud member of The Warren the home of great Irish Podcasts. Visit www.thewarren.ieFL0SnbWFnnFdgSAPWnKq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we're bringing you four personal true stories inspired by the theme, Holidays. From unforgettable family getaways, to being swept off your feet, jellyfish & sea urchin infested waters to one hell of a nightmare trip home. Featuring storytellers, Jonny Blayney, Sofi Musleh, Shane Comer & Mary Kilduff. For more info on how you can share your own story with us, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Blessings & Curses. From sewer angels to cursed plays to an accordion that refuses to let go, if you're looking for a heart warming laugh. Huge thanks to our storytellers Mary Kilduff, Aoife Nally & Sharon Mannion. For more info on how to tell a story with The Dublin Story Slam, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In each episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast we bring you three personal true stories recorded at our open mic storytelling night, right here in Dublin. In this episode, a reluctant hiker is dragged up a massive mountain, an inexperienced rower takes on an epic ocean and a woman is confronted by a chapter from her past that's more terrifying than both. Featuring true personal stories recorded live at The Sugar Club in Dublin from Kendall Harter, Tommy Browne & Mary Kate O'Flanagan. A word of advice, the third story in this episode from Mary Kate contains references to surviving sexual abuse. If that's a trigger for you, you may want to skip this story. For our Irish listeners, if you've been affected by any of the issues raised, please visit https://www.firstfortnight.ie/resources/find-help for advice & help.For more info on upcoming shows & events, please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we close off what's been an incredibly challenging year, we bring you three stories inspired by Hope. A dog lover's gets her wish to rehome a rescue dog, a volunteer at a Syrian refugee camp is faced with an impossible request and an ex-ballet dancer learns to refine what dance really means. Stories are from Kerri Ward, Mairead Murphy and Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody. Produced by Julien Clancy. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're delighted to work with our friends at the national charity for young LGBTI+ people, Belong To, to bring you stories from our recent storytelling night celebrating Pride 2020. The theme of the night was Brave and featured stories about how sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to leave the house, a story about how an accident brought new perspective to an artist and finally a story about finding new family friends and love when you needed them the most. Featuring Rhiannon Kennedy, El & special guest Colm O'Gorman, these stories were originally told at an online Zoom event. For more info visit www.belongto.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we celebrate our third birthday we reflect on 5 stories from our past as chosen by us and you. Kerri Ward takes us behind the scenes on MasterChef, Catherine Brophy takes us under the covers for a romantic weekend, Alannah Monks brings us on a terrifying rush to the hospital while Joe Whelan gets something very very very interesting in the post. Finally Martin Hughes tell us it's ok to not be ok with a really positive and uplifting tale of being in the right place at the right time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Featuring the three brilliant stories that were shared at our most recent live online storytelling event. Champion swimmer Nuala Moore escapes into freezing waters, Graham Dunne has a narrow escape with a bank raid and one of Collie Ennis's creepy crawly friends escapes in the family kitchen. The original programme was hosted by Colm O'Regan and is available now on our You Tube Channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we can't be with you in person, we're moving things online for the foreseeable future. This episode features highlights from our very first online storytelling event featuring some of our favourite storytellers. Hosted by the wonderful Colm O'Regan, we hear about how children can teach us a valuable lesson, how strangers can unite together to help someone in need and how simple tiny acts of kindness can have huge impacts on the lives of others. Feat. Catherine Brophy, Mairead Murphy & Daisy McCarthy. Produced by Julien Clancy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, we bring you three stories about the three things we all need to be mindful of in these dark days. Remember to laugh, be strong and reach out to others. Featuring stories from John Craddock, Rose O'Donoghue & Laura O'Brien. For news on our next live event, join the mailing list over at www.thedublinstoryslam.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return to the national stage of The Abbey Theatre for part 2 of our annual Grand Slam originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Extra. Featuring stories from Mary Kate O'Flanagan, Bobby Buckley, Becky Long & Catherine Brophy. Hosted by Kerri Ward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grand Slam Champion 2018, Kerri Ward hosts the first of a two part special bringing you highlights of The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2019. Recorded live at The Abbey Theatre we bring you the first four Grand Slam Stories from Andrea Farrell, Mark Early, Michael Lavin & Sinead Nolan. We also go behind the scenes of The Dublin Story Slam to explore why stories matter. Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Extra and Produced by Julien Clancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's Podcast, we're teaming up with the Irish Heart Foundation to bring you three stories with a very important message - Go Red for Women! Featuring stories from Shirley Ingram, Lizzie Honan & Jo Nestor. Visit gored.ie for more information. The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is produced by Julien Clancy. www.thedublinstoryslam.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month as we kickstart off a new decade of storytelling, we bring you highlights from our first Story Slam of 2020. Teaming up with our friends at First Fortnight, we bring you four stories of friendship as told by Barry Lane, Daisy McCarthy, Amelia Goonerage & our winner of the night, Mairead Murphy. Visit www.firstfortnight.ie to learn more about the festival and to find links & resources about mental health in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Christmas special we bring you three stories about giving & receiving. Featuring Nell Mercier, Jo Nestor & Michael Lavin. For more info visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dublin Story Slam Podcast has gotten together with some other brilliant Irish Podcasts to create our very own Podcast Network, called The Warren. It's a place where as well as The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, you'll find brilliant Irish Podcasts like Petrified, The Critter Shed & How to be Sound! In this introduction episode put together by Producer Liam Geraghty, you'll meet them all and learn about Ireland's exciting new Podcast Network. Find more info www.thewarren.ie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back with a brand new episode featuring three stories about the things we keep hidden from others. Featuring stories from Aoife Dooley, Joe Whelan & Antonine Gibbons, recorded live at The Sugar Club. Produced & Hosted by Julien Clancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, Derek Maguire(secretstreettours.org) & Catalina Vieru. Produced and presented by Julien Clancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Clancy and Presented by Colm O'Regan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 produced by Julien Clancy and is presented by Colm O'Regan. If you ever fancy telling a story, head over to www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more info. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 up to the aforementioned mailing list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Presented & Produced by Julien Clancy & Colm O'Regan. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam to find out when our next Story Slam is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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'Regan and Producer of the series, Julien Clancy. Our next Slam is on July 17th and the theme is HEAT - visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com for more tickets and more info. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Julien Clancy. For info on our next Slam, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Slam host, Colm O'Regan and make sure to sign up to our mailing list www.thedublinstoryslam.com to find out when the next Story Slam is happening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.