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Madison Story Slam
by Mortar Box Media
Madison Story Slam believes in building community through storytelling. Tune in to hear funny stories, sad stories, and eve the occasional dramatic story. Host, Adam Rostad, brings you great stories each week from the real people who lived them.
Episodes
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It Ain’t Gonna Work with Jim Tews
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...
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Hi, What’s Your Name?
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...
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Distilling Community with John Mleziva of State Line Distillery
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…
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Find Community and Get Weird with David Heinen
David Heinen returns to the Madison Story Slam podcast with two stories told years apart from the Wil-Mar Center stage. One a tale of how he of all people found community at Madison Story Slam, the other a tale of love that just wasn't meant to be. LINKS: Madison Story Slam: Instagram TikTok...
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Wisconsin Grows Forward with Senator Melissa Agard
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...
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Cooked By Nature with Michael Neelsen of Story First Media
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...
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Boldly Sober with Tom Farley
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...
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The Long Slam: David Clark Sally
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:...
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Story Slam: The Full Nelson
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...
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Story Slam: Nuggets
Today we're hearing stories from Ashley Haahn and David Heinen, as they share their experiences with two different types of nuggets. Links: https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/ www.madisonstoryslam.com www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam...
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Story Slam: Tall Tales
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…
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Story Slam: Break Down
The show today features a story that our host has told many times, but this may be the best version of it he has ever told. And then Daniel Rivera shares some scar stories and teaches us that mother may actually know best. Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFXRqmUp158 Links:...
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The Long Slam: Jake Snell
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…
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Story Slam: The Big C
On this special episode, we're featuring two stories told by Emily Schindler about her experience as someone facing cancer. The first story was told back in 2017, before we started doing video. But, the second story was told at our 2019 event, Scars. You can see the video of that performance at…
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Story Slam: Stand Up and Ask Why
Dave Nelson and Pat Schneider are on this episode. Dave is sharing his story of courage as someone who led a rebellion against J R Stromboli, and Pat shares her tremendous story of courage as she faces Cancer. Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD7ENerz-N8 Pat:...
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The Long Slam: Tyson Purcell Returns
Long time regular of the Madison Story Slam stage, Tyson Purcell, is back for another edition of The Long Slam. Adam is teaming up with Tyson to help put on a new live event called Tragedy + Time + Comedy. Tyson is talking about the comedy scene in Madison, starting new businesses, and what he…
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Story Slam: Jaw Dropping Memories
Today we have Kim Nicholas sharing a story about the events leading up to 1980's plastic surgery, and Henry He shares a few touching stories about his uncle A. Two great stories for all you lovely people. Kim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1teajSz1mBg Henry:...
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Story Slam: Crash Bang Boom
Two more great stories on this episode! Tyson Purcell tells a story about a car crash that led to physical scars, and the realization of how the things you don't say can lead to lifelong emotional scars. But first, Ryan Haack slips and falls and has a great time on prescribed drugs. Video links...
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Story Slam: Shattered Cousins
We've got two great stories from two great storytellers today. Daniel Rivera tells us about the shattering conclusion of his first marriage. But first, Jonah Solheim shares the story of his first relationship, and it's a doozie. Links to videos below. Jonah:...
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Story Slam: Dad and Mom
This episode features some tougher stories from Alejandro A Alonso Galva and Julia Veilleux. They are great stories, but are pretty raw. Maybe some of the best stories we've ever had. You can see video of the stories below. Alejandro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMTAYNyJ2sk Julia:...
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Read It and Weep: Zachary Shea
Adam is busy editing the most recent story slam recordings so today you get treated to an episode of Read It and Weep featuring Madison Story Slam regular, Zachary Shea. Links: https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/ www.madisonstoryslam.com www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam...
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Story Slam: Sexting and Fainting
Cal Smith and Graham Callis share their stories on this episode of Madison Story Slam. Links: https://madisonstoryslam.bandcamp.com/ www.madisonstoryslam.com www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam www.facebook.com/madisonstoryslam
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Story Slam: Babies By The Numbers
Jessica Regan shares a story about exciting news that beats the odds, and David Rostad shares his disdain for numbers. Jessica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0I1anaDGBM David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvNQcS11KJs Links: Merch: https://streamlabs.com/madisonstoryslam/#/merch Patreon:...
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Story Slam: Goth Friends
On this episode Graham Callis tells us about how his college girlfriend got him to change his whole look. And Shauna Jungdahl shares her experience of breaking up with a friend. Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPjS7vSfoM8 Shauna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5kdvxEYw6M Links:...
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Story Slam: Just Friends From Universe 7
On this episode of the podcast, David Heinen tells the story about reconnecting with his elementary school crush. And Muirrieyah de la O shares her story of how she found out that she comes from a universe where the "fall of man" never happened. David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-HROAoZ4o...
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Story Slam: Vacations and The Vikings
On today's episode we've got Rob Fromberg telling a story about being on a short vacation, and a story from Becca Wanta about the time she made a decision that she hid from her parents with help from the Minnesota Vikings. Rob: https://youtu.be/Te0S4-NGC_g Becca: https://youtu.be/MwoPP6r4P_A…
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Story Slam: Cigarettes and Biceps
Jessica Regan and David Heinen are sharing stories on this episode of Madison Story Slam. David talks about his disdain for cigarettes and Jessica is telling us about how she has the best biceps in all the land. You can watch both stories at the links below. David: https://youtu.be/yrZz8sxImH0...
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Read It and Weep: Imaginary Dates, Seven Second Memories, and Elementary Poetry
This episode is from our past live event, Read It and Weep. In May 2018, Madison Story Slam put on a live event where people came and read things they wrote before they graduated high school, or things they had at least 10 years separation from. Our next live Read It and Weep show is coming soon,...
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Story Slam: War and Peace and Love
This episode features stories from Graham Callis and Ryan Haack. This is Graham's first time telling a story, and he does a great job. Ryan's story goes all the way back to 4th grade, and is about the heart break of young love. These stories can be seen on video at the links below. Graham:...
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Story Slam: The Last Hurrah
On this episode Marty Sosnowski is telling us about how he narrowly avoided felony drug charges, and David Rostad is sharing the age old mystery of what pastors and drag queens have in common. Video links to each of these stories are below. Marty: https://youtu.be/vajW5Th-mzs David:...
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Story Slam: Taken Ill
This episode has a couple stories about illness from Gwenyth Delap and Max Young-Jones. Be sure to check out these stories, and many more, on our YouTube channel (links to these stories are below). Gwenyth: https://youtu.be/2wArQa2AMos Max: https://youtu.be/vrB9hbuXs3Y Links:...
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Story Slam: Breaking Point
On today's episode we've go two stories, both of which you can also watch on YouTube (links to the videos below). First up is Frandu Smith telling us about loss, health issues, and that it's ok to cry. Then David Rostad starts off by hinting at what must be a great story, but then calls Dan…
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Story Slam: School Pressure
On this episode we hear a great story from Mel Hammon about the confusion she experienced when switching to a new school. Our second story is told by Bradley Glassel, and is about the only fist fight he ever got in. Each story is available on YouTube (links below). Mel…
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Story Slam: Dear Dad
We are now doing two episodes a week! As evidenced by this second episode this week. We are committed to providing you with episodes to fill your days with great stories. You are all a big part of this community, and we thank you for your support. Here's a warning that this episode deals with...
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Story Slam: Natural Disaster
Today we've got stories from Charles Payne and Jonah Solheim. We are changing the show a little bit by not having so many stories on each episode, you'll also notice that this episode is coming out on a Tuesday (instead of Thursday), and some other changes are coming. Enjoy two great stories from...
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The Long Slam: Dean Strang Returns
Dean Strang is back! You know Dean from the Netflix documentary Making A Murderer. And on this episode we talk a little bit about Steven Avery, and a lot about Dean's life leading up to becoming a lawyer. Lots of good conversation on this one. And now...the links: www.gofundme.com/storyslamlive...
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Story Slam: Transformation Part 1
Great stories from Nikki, Andre, and Tyson from our September 2018 event, Transformation! www.gofundme.com/storyslamlive www.madisonstoryslam.com www.patreon.com/madisonstoryslam www.facebook.com/madisonstoryslam www.aleasylum.com www.resolutionmassage.com
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The Long Slam: Garth Heckman
On this episode of Madison Story Slam, Adam is sitting down with Garth Heckman. Garth grew up in Madison and is sharing stories about fire, department stores, and delivering flowers to funeral homes. Garth is a funny guy and a great storyteller. To get the full effect of Garth's storytelling...
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Story Slam: Lost Part 2
This episode features the second set of really great stories from our summer story slam at Robinia Courtyard. The slam was held outside so you may hear nature and cars, but you'll also hear some incredible stories. Madison Story Slam is trying to go LIVE on the internet, and we need your help! We...
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Story Slam: Lost Part 1
This episode features the first set of really great stories from our summer story slam at Robinia Courtyard. The slam was held outside so you may hear nature and cars, but you'll also hear some incredible stories. Madison Story Slam is trying to go LIVE on the internet, and we need your help! We...
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Story Slam: Redemption Part 3
On this episode we have great stories from Ryan Haack, Mel Hammond, Seth Rabin, and Marty Sosnowski all told at our May 2018 event Redemption. Madison Story Slam is trying to go LIVE on the internet, and we need your help! We want to start live streaming all of our events which means we need to...
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Story Slam: Redemption Part 2
On this episode of Madison Story Slam we've got stories from our May 2018 event, Redemption. John, Renee, and Margaret are sharing stories based on that theme. We've been on Summer break for a while, and are glad to be back doing episodes for your listening pleasure. Also! We are now a Mortar Box...
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Story Slam: Redemption Part 1
We're back after a short break! Our final story slam of our 2017/2018 season was a huge success! We had a bunch of great stories, and it was just a wonderful way to end the season. We will be switching to summer mode now, so episodes will have fewer stories (so that we have enough episodes to…
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The Long Slam: Ryan Haack
Ryan Haack from Living One Handed joins Adam in the studio to talk about his life and living it...well...one handed. Ryan is a children's author, motivational speaker, and an all around great guy with some amazing stories. You've heard him on the podcast before telling a story at Child's Play. We...
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Story Slam: Child's Play Part 2
This episode of Madison Story Slam features the remaining stories from our April 2018 event, Child's Play. We've got great stories from Rebecce, John, Zachary, Frandu, other Rebecca, Mike, and Amy. Madison Story Slam now has t-shirts available, along with other merch such as CDs, buttons, and...
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Story Slam: Child's Play Part 1
This episode features great stories from Holly Anne Burns, Margaret Koeppel, Shauna Jungdahl, Cole Sebald, Gwyneth Delap, and our winner of the night, Ryan Haack. This is a great episode with lots of laughs. Read It and Weep Show Live is Saturday, May 12th at Mr. Robert's in Madison WI. Visit us…
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Read It and Weep Show: Melissa Hammond
Just one more time, we're showing you our new show called Read It and Weep Show. This time with Madison Story Slam regular, Mel Hammond. We are back to our regularly scheduled program next week with stories from our April 21st event, Child's Play. www.madisonstoryslam.com...
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Story Slam: Big Part 2
On this wonderful episode of the show, we have the final stories from our March 17 event, Big! Great stories from Frandu Smith, Rob Schneider, Rebecca Mandich, H.R. Britton, Gwyneth DeLap, Tobi Simmons (our winner of the evening with an amazing story), Kai Brito, Meg McCullough, and Margaret...
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The Long Slam: Tyson Purcell
You'll recognize Tyson Purcell as the storyteller who told a great story about his father passing, and his disdain for softball at the last story slam event. Tyson came on the show to talk with Adam about comedy, life, and share a short story he wrote at age 17. Tyson is producing shows in…
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Read It and Weep Show Introduction
On this episode of the podcast we are giving you a sneek peak at our new podcast that is launching in May called, Read It and Weep Show. On Read It and Weep we have real people reading their real journals, diaries, letters, short stories, etc, all written before they graduated high school (or...
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Madison Story Slam believes in building community through storytelling. Tune in to hear funny stories, sad stories, and eve the occasional dramatic story. Host, Adam Rostad, brings you great stories each week from the real people who lived them.
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Madison Story Slam believes in building community through storytelling. Tune in to hear funny stories, sad stories, and eve the occasional dramatic story. Host, Adam Rostad, brings you great stories each week from the real people who lived them.
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