The Story Show

"Pregnant Pause"

An innocent comment from a child sends a woman into a whirlwind of self doubt in this powerful story, "Pregnant Pause" from the January 2018 Invisibility Story Show.

New Storyteller Reveal and "No Man's Land" by Ella Zelenak

Prior to playing Ella Zelenak's story "No Man's Land," Jeremy, Amanda, and Riley announce the names of the eight storytellers for the July show, and Angie makes two startling confessions about her past. 

Riley's Back and "Inheritance" by Thomas Delano

Jeremy & Riley chat at The Interchange coffee bar in Albert Lea before introducing Thomas Delano's story "Inheritance" from the January 2018 Invisibility Story Show.

Extended Deadline and "Reclaiming" by Olivia Brown

Jeremy announces an extension of the submission deadline for July's show and reflects on gun violence in America. Olivia Brown shares the story of her brother Spencer's tragic death and the comfort she finds in nature.  

Submission Reminders and "Go Bless Yourself" by Tony Johanson

Jeremy urges listeners to submit stories for the July show by June 14th and reflects on Anthony Bourdain's passing. "Go Bless Yourself" by Tony Johanson addresses invisibile conditions.

Submission Reminders and "Fight for My Thoughts" by Maddie Willey

First-year college student Maddie Willey reflects on the challenges of advocating for oneself and for one's thoughts. 

Story Show Updates and Season 2 Preview: "To Be or Not to Be" by Neal Skaar

Exciting stuff is happening with The Story Show--a new podcast, a new website, and a new show! This episode includes an official call for submissons for our July 26th show with the theme "Let Your Light Shine." The episode concludes with a teaser for Season 2 with Neal Skaar's opening story from January's "Invisibility" show.

Meeting Kunta Kinte - Mina Lein

Mina shares the challenges of growing up as one of the few African Americans in her predominantly white hometown and her subsequent journey toward authoring her own identity.

We Are One - Mai Dang-Huynh

Mai shares encounters with sexism and discrimination through anecdotes of her childhood in Vietnam and her teens in Minnesota.

Allowing Peace - David Larson

A psychologist for 37 years, David Larson reflects on his own journey to peace and the wisdom he has gained from those he's counseled over the years.