Speak Up Storytelling

Speak Up Storytelling

Hosted by: Matthew and Elysha Dicks

Learn to tell better stories from the producers of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization. Bestselling author, 53-time Moth StorySLAM champion, and 7-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks partners with...

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Episodes

Kathy Binder: "Permanence and Regret"

On episode #96 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss our absence for the last couple weeks, share emails from listeners around the...
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Ron and Marcus Apter: "The Race"

On episode #95 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss recent and future virtual shows, brand new Patreon content, and more. We also...
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Lisa Ferguson: "The Sailboat"

On episode #94 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share a listener's tip on digital whiteboards and discuss upcoming online events. ...
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Strategies for Communicating and Performing Via Video Conferencing Platforms

On episode #93 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks offers strategies and insights into effective communication and performance on video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Skype, Google Meets, and the...
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Monica Malaver: "My American Dream"

On episode #92 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we debut our first bot of content on our Patreon page , announce online workshops and shows,...
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Tom Moore: "First Impressions"

On episode #91 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we congratulate listeners on their new baby! We also launch our Patreon campaign, announce an...
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Ellen Feldman Ornato: "Sisters Fight"

On episode #90 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss the importance of storytelling and self-care in the time of this pandemic. We also...
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Matthew Dicks: Crafting a Story ("News of Divorce")

On episode #89 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks tries something new. He crafts a brand new story on the spot - something he does in workshops but never before on the podcast. LINKS...
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Matthew Dicks: "Trio" (rebroadcast)

On episode #88 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I play three of my stories (chosen for a specific reason) with some commentary about the crafting of each.  After listening, I discuss: The variety of...
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Matthew Dicks: "Holding On By a Thread"

On episode #87 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Holding On By a Thread" in an episode we call Storytelling Forensics.  This episode is dedicated to Elysha's grandmother,...
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Talia Pollock: "Who Am I?"

On episode #86 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss listener comments and upcoming events.  STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 February 22: “Leap:...
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Lael Lloyd: "I Wanted In"

On episode #85 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss some Homework for Life feedback from listeners and clients, talk about our new...
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