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In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy ...
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In this bonus episode, Amy gets to be the guest! She was hosted by the Two Marketing Mom's podcast for an episode on all things storytelling. Amy talks about her journey with Story District, the secrets to a well told story, and how Story District prepares to tap into that power. Take a few moments to fill out our podcast survey here: https://form.…
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Hannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and her boyfriend attend a very special event that becomes a little more special than they imagined. In our third seas…
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Jasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that ha…
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Meet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to miss. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story…
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In this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates the ups and downs of her new experiences, proving that it's never too late for a fresh chapter in the story of love. Spend Valen…
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In this episode we catch up with, long-time storyteller Darryl Smith. Darryl shares a true story about a bad date from Story District's Worst Date Ever Contest. In this annual show, we take the sting out of dating to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Now, bad dates happen to good people and Darryl is no exception but this bad date really stinks. Ge…
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Get tickets to Sucker for Love 2024 at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/sucker-for-love-1 Get tickets to Worst Date Ever: A Valentine's Day Contest at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/worst-date-ever-a-contest In this episode you'll meet Mel Harper. Mel shares a true story as part of Sucker for Love — Story District's annual Valentine's D…
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In this episode you'll meet Shifa Quraeshi who tells a true story about a date set up for her by her uncle. This guy really is a true stud that her uncle thinks is just perfect for her. Dating isn't easy, but this really could turn out to be her dream man. Listen in to find out! In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Stor…
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In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller. Christian Richardson tells a story from his memoir “Tales of A Black Gaysha”. In this one, after a painful experience he has at church, we meet his grandmother. Listen in on a story he calls The Protection of the Church Hat. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and tho…
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In this episode, we feature one of our most seasoned storytellers. Derek Hills has been telling stories for many years and worn many hats as an integral part of the Story District community. I could not think of a better story to share during Christmas. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories tol…
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In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller — Dorothy Matlis. We met Dorothy through our ten year relationship with Sixth & I. Sixth & I is a historic synagogue in Washington DC that hosts author talks, concerts, and community events. In this story, Dorothy shares an experience she had a part of Sixth & I's conversion program. Story …
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In this episode, we bring you the one and only Carla Hall, the famous celebrity chef, author, and TV personality. Join us in this episode as Carla takes us on a flavorful adventure that connects modern cuisine with her ancestral roots! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Stor…
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In this episode, Joe Yonan takes the stage! Joe is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post and author of multiple cookbooks. Joe tells a hilarious recollection of his childhood where at only 8 years old, he makes the culinary discovery of a lifetime….butter. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking t…
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In this episode we feature accomplished food writer and pie maker, Cathy Barrow. Cathy shares how in her younger years, she was driven by her interest in Hollywood stars and New York socialites. So when Andy Warhol comes to dinner at her family’s home, this would be her chance to become a star! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfe…
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In this episode of 'I Did It for the Story', Amy introduces Kwame Onwuachi, acclaimed chef and author. Kwame shares his astounding journey from selling candy on the subways in New York City to becoming an award-winning chef. Along the way, he encounters influential figures, disappointments, and an invaluable lesson. Story District's podcast brings …
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This trailer will give you a sneak peek at what's coming in Story District's new season of the podcast, I Did It For The Story (formerly Story District Presents). Tune in each week as Amy Saidman, your host and the director of Story District, introduces you to favorite stories told live from the Story District stage. Get ready for an amazing season…
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In the final episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Mike Kane rides a greyhound bus to South Carolina. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think. Mike Kane is an Emmy-award-winning producer and writer in the DC area. His work has appeared on PBS, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and more. He has been performing stories on stage for more than s…
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In this episode, we explore GREED in our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Temptation knocks on Ashok's door and he's left with a choice: to share or not to share? Ashok Ramasubramanian is a professor of mechanical engineering at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring …
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You know that moment when you see yourself as other people see you and think...is that ME? Jenny Splitter brings us to the brink in this story of GLUTTONY our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Jenny Splitter is a food and science writer, as well as Story Director for TBD Immersive, a theatrical experience company based in D.C. Her writing appears in…
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In our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, John Tong takes on nature...sort of...in this story of WRATH. John Tong holds the coveted record for the most performances in Story District's Top Shelf, our annual show featuring the best stories of the year. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best …
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In our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, Phill Branch explores SLOTH in this tale of an uncomfortable encounter at a writers' retreat. Phill Branch teaches writing at Howard University. He's a graduate of The American Film Institute and an award-winning documentary film producer. He has performed personal essays and stories across the country, and h…
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Next in our lineup of Seven Deadly Sins? LUST. In this episode, find out what happens to our storyteller, Caitlin Reilly, as her fantasies of a steamy love affair with her eye doctor get out of hand. Caitlin Reilly is a storyteller and journalist. She has performed in storytelling shows all over Washington DC, including Story District's Top Shelf (…
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In the first episode in our Seven Deadly Sins-themed season, Joseph Price confronts the memory of a third-grade spelling bee debacle with a re-match, of sorts, later in life. Will he triumph? Find out in this episode on PRIDE. Joseph Price is a storyteller, playwright, and technologist. He is a teacher with Story District. He wrote and performed in…
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We've got a pre-season treat for you! We're guest-starring an episode of Time Well Spent, a podcast produced and hosted by SDP's very own associate producer Ronald Young, Jr. In this episode, Ronald tells a story on the Story District stage that he's hid from his parents his entire life... until now.…
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Listen to the best of Story District's performances and then something more: the backstory. What gets people on stage in the first place, and what goes into crafting an unforgettable story? Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review on iTunes. Visit …
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