Parents and Kids- Columbus, Ohio

In Episode of Story Swap, host Jackie Andrews heads to Columbus, Ohio, to visit Speak Easy Storytelling, the longest-running storytelling show in the city. Joined by producer Heidi Shapiro, Jackie explores what makes Speak Easy a sacred community space where vulnerability, honesty, and connection thrive. The episode features two unforgettable stories told live on stage. Karl weaves humor and tenderness into reflections on basements, parenthood, and the vastly different ways his children make sense of the world, revealing how hope and imagination shape family life. Jen delivers a powerful and unflinching story about becoming a teenage mother, navigating stigma, and rejecting harmful narratives by claiming her own voice through storytelling and writing. Story Swap captures the magic of live storytelling as it happens—raw, intimate, and deeply human—bringing audiences closer to the voices and venues that keep this art form alive.