On episode #91 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha and I talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we congratulate listeners on their new baby!
We also launch our Patreon campaign, announce an upcoming virtual storytelling workshop and solo show, and a weekly free storytelling workshop for kids on Facebook Live and YouTube.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater
July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about looking for moments of contrast in our lives and exploiting them for their storytelling potential.
Next we listen to a story by Tom Moore.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
- The power of self deprecation
- Scene setting
- Delivering powerful messages via humorous stories
- Connecting the beginning and endings of stories
- Considering the specificity of your audience when telling a story
Next we answer a question about the “inside baseball” cost-benefit ratio.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Smitten Kitchen’s Pretzel Buns and Knots
Matt:
- Reply All Episode # 158: The Case of the Missing Hit
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