Madison Story Slam
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True stories told by the people who lived them.
Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Jim Tews, comedian/author/animator, joins us today to talk a bit about everything. ADHD, growing up a creative church kid, storytelling, comedy, and more. Jim's got a great perspective on what it means to tell a story, and we have a great time finding our way into a focused conversation about the differences and similarities between telling a story, and telling a joke.
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Jim Tews: Website Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook
Madison Story Slam: Website Instagram TikTok Facebook
Fete de Marquette Story Slams:
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Madison Story Slam is back after more than three years! Both the podcast and our live events are back. Our next event is Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center in Madison, WI. Story Slam: Boldly is sponsored by One Barrel Brewing Co, and will feature true stories based on the theme “boldly.”
Tom Farley returns to the Madison Story Slam microphone (the first guest to do that) to share a bit about how he is doing in a post pandemic world, and how he’s using the power of story to connect with people seeking sobriety. Tom’s brother Chris Farley had a very public struggle ..read more
Madison Story Slam
11M ago
We had our first story slam event in over three years this last weekend and it was so truly incredible to be back at Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center for stories, community, and fun.
Our winning storyteller, Jessica Regan, shares a great story all about how sometimes you have to be bold enough to say hello first, often to a stranger. We can learn a thing or two from Jessica and her son. In fact, I wrote about it on the new Madison Story Slam website in a blog post here.
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Today we're featuring two great stories told by our dear friend, Dave Nelson. They are to very different stories, both told skillfully and wonderfully. Check them out.
Also. On Saturday, February 15th, we will be at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center in Madison, WI celebrating our 5 year anniversary doing this awesome thing called Madison Story Slam. Come out for a great time and great stories!
Links:
https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch
https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/
www.madisonstoryslam.com
www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
John Mleziva set his sites on being a Brewer, wait no…a brewer, lowercase B; but after a stint in Scotland, John was beguiled by the great mistress that is whiskey and set forth on a path to found maybe the best distillery Madison, Wisconsin has ever seen, State Line Distillery.
John is a community guy, who is as passionate about State Line being a hub of community as he is about State Line producing the highest quality distilled spirits you can bottle. And if State Line’s recent Double Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, awarded to their coffee liqueur made with beans f ..read more
Madison Story Slam
11M ago
WE'RE BACK! Sorry that we've been gone so long. Life got busy, and we got lazy. Thanks for sticking around waiting to hear from us again. We're so glad you are here to get new stories each week from great storytellers! Today's episode we've got baseball and circumcisions. Oh my. Plus! A preview of the new podcast Adam is producing for a group of women called Women AF Podcast.
Links:
https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch
https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/
www.madisonstoryslam.com
www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam
www.facebook.com/madisonstoryslam
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Agard believes that Wisconsin could open the gateway to opportunity by passing legislation that would make cannabis legal for adult use in our state. She joins Adam today to talk about the responsibility she shares with her fellow lawmakers in steering the great ship that is the story of Wisconsin, Wisconsin's need to legalize, and more!
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Senator Melissa Agard: Instagram Facebook Website
Madison Story Slam: Instagram TikTok Facebook
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Filmmaker Michael Neelsen joins Adam today to talk about what makes a good story, what he’s learned about telling stories through his production company Story First Media, and why the Tom Monfils case caught his eye for his new documentary, "Beyond Human Nature," premiering this week at the Wisconsin Film Festival.
Links:
Beyond Human Nature Pre-Order
Wisconsin Film Festival Screening
Story First Media: Instagram TikTok Facebook Website
Michael: Instagram TikTok
Madison Story Slam: Instagram TikTok Facebook
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Jake Snell is a stand up comedian and musician local to Madison who is producing a wide variety of shows in the Southern Wisconsin area. Adam and Jake sit down and hash out an old squabble, talk about the differences between being a musician and a stand up, enjoy some whiskey, and generally have a good time.
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MERCH: https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch
https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/
www.madisonstoryslam.com
www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam
www.facebook.com/madisonstoryslam
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Madison Story Slam
11M ago
Today, Adam is sitting down with David Clark Sally to talk about community in Madison, being an Instagram #influencer , and we talk about growing up and eventually working in church while living a closeted life. It's a great conversation, and you should listen!
Links:
https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch
https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/
www.madisonstoryslam.com
www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam
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