Stories From The Stage
by GBH
Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist.For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.
Episodes
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Me and My Neighbor vs. a Bat | ChaChanna Simon's Story
ChaChanna Simpson summons the courage to reclaim her home from a bat.
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Checking In to a Haunted Hotel | Zach Lennon-Simon's Story
Zach Lennon-Simon’s stay in a haunted hotel forces him to confront his greatest fear.
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Life by Ouija Board | Rachael Conroy's Story
Rachael Conroy is haunted by a Ouija board prediction.
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A Night Straight from a Stephen King Novel | Paul Geoghegan's Story
Paul Geoghegan survives a night when reason falls away and instinct takes over.
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Renovating a Haunted House | Joni Dibrell's Story
Joni Dibrell confronts chilling encounters that challenge everything she believes about death and what lies beyond.
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Searching for My Friend's Grave | Heidi Johnson's Story
Heidi Johnson is transformed by a profound connection that transcends loss.
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Fighting to Fit In | Charlie Perry's Story
Charlie, who has light skin and hair, works to be accepted by fellow tribe members.
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Hope, Love, and Family in the Sky | Kyle Mitchell's Story
Kyle shares the love and wisdom he received on the Navajo reservation.
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A Protest to Resist Indigenous Removal | Kevin Abourezk's Story
Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land.
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A Circular Ceremony for a Memory-Keeper | Rebekka Schlichting's Story
Rebekka honors the keeper of the connection between her people and culture.
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Discovery of Myself and My Nipmuc People | Larry Spotted Crow Mann's Story
Larry reconnects with his roots by channeling his grandfather's strength.
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A Lesson in Femininity | Cheryl Grau's Story
Cheryl navigates post-pandemic middle school turbulence.
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My Destiny Wasn't in the Restaurant Business | Jennifer Hillery's Story
Raised in a restaurant family, Jennifer discovers her expertise lies beyond the dining room.
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A Sauce to Span Generations | Ruby Chan's Story
Ruby turns a beloved family recipe into a tribute to her father’s memory and their heritage.
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Going Bananas for the Ultimate Adult Job | Carly Ciarrocchi's Story
Carly Ciarrocchi strives for the perfect first impression, but a mishap forces her to rethink what it means to fit in.
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Seeking Fame and a Friendship with Gene Simmons | Rory Scholl's Story
Rory jumps at stardom, only to realize that fame isn’t that glamorous.
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Social Work with "Show Me the Money" Dreams | Harry Harding's Story
Harry ditches the world of sports agents for a more compassionate calling.
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My First (Seasick) Sail | Anne Bryant's Story
After a trip to the Caribbean, Anne sails into a life of adventure.
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Flying Into My Heart | Warren Holleman's Story
A lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family.
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This Hamster Wheel Called Life | Bill Harley's Story
Bill goes above and beyond to try and save the life of his son’s hamster.
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Flocking Together | Alta McDonald's Story
Alta finds inner peace by swimming with a loon.
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Guiding My Heart and My Sight | Lina Coral's Story
The love of two dogs enriches Lina’s life after she is left blind.
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My Shih-Tzu Saved a Life | Tracey Starin's Story
Tracey’s shih-tzu accidentally escapes and becomes a 12-pound hero.
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An Alley Cat Became My Best Friend | Yunus Quddus's Story
Yunus Quddus finds an unlikely best friend in a small alley cat who helps him survive a lonely adolescence.
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A Senior Dog with Cat Vibes | Theresa Okokon's Story
Through a bout of loneliness during the pandemic, Theresa Okokon searches for love and finds her furever companion.
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My Language Was No Barrier | Claritza Abreu's Story
Claritza prepares for her first job in the U.S. by reading the phone book.
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Latin-ness Is More Than Speaking Spanish | Daniel Gonzalez's Story
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities
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My Culture Between the Pages | Raúl The Third's Story
Raúl moves from El Paso to Boston and finds his artistic voice.
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Learning to Play Football Changed My Life | Paul Francisco's Story
Paul’s vacation from Honduras to Boston expands into a new life.
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A Fantasia-tic Friendship | Rosanna Salcedo's Story
Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders.
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A "Red-Headed, Freckle-Faced, Pale-Skinned Puerto Rican" | Michele Carlo's Story
Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting.
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"We Are Getting out of Cuba" | Ana Hebra Flaster's Story
Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever.
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Seeking a Life to Be Proud Of | Alexis Muñoz's Story
Alexis Muñoz transforms from a struggling student into a guiding mentor, finding his path through education and eventually helping others.
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Making It Back to School | Crystal Williams's Story
Crystal Williams climbs the ladder of higher education with help from unexpected supporters along the way.
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Her Disability Became Her Ability to Graduate | Mahboba Akhtarzadah's Story
Mahboba Akhtarzadah journeys to her classroom in Afghanistan against all odds, determined to continue her education despite extraordinary obstacles.
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"Tough Guy Teacher" Learns to Soften | Richard Cardillo's Story
Richard Cardillo learns that sometimes the best teacher is a student, reflecting on an experience that changed the way he understood teaching.
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A Failure of a First Day | Katie Liesener's Story
Katie Liesener survives a disastrous first day as a college professor and discovers that being a good teacher isn’t about appearing perfect, but about showing up as her genuine self.
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Me and My Muslim Name | Sofia Colombo-Abdullah's Story
Sofía Colombo-Abdullah learns the power of her name and rethinks who she is.
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The Power of Shared Strength | Jude Treder-Wolff's Story
Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a therapist.
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Confronting Post-September 11th Biases | Michael Sargent's Story
Psychology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane.
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In Afghanistan, Memory Lives in Food | David Filipov's Story
After the death of his father, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan, where a Pop-Tart takes on a new meaning.
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(Over)-Working Through Grief | Cathy Kang's Story
Cathy Kang, who served as a vice presidential military aide during 9/11, confronts her grief.
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Second Chance
Mandy Trichell writes a eulogy for the mother she couldn’t connect with; Raquel de los Angeles tries to mend a family she lost at age 6; and a lost baby bird helps Warren Holleman channel his feelings about family.
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Food for Thought
Jo’s mother astonishes her family by baking a pie for dinner; Gauri rises above a low point to discover new opportunities through baking; and after the death of his father, David goes to Afghanistan where a Pop-Tart takes on a whole new meaning.
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Fresh Start
Claritza prepares for her first job in the U.S. by reading the phone book; in Afghanistan, Mahboba journeys to her classroom against all odds; and Dillan discovers that sometimes we need to face our past before moving forward.
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For the Greater Good
Mariama White-Hammond gets down and dirty for a cause; Adam Stumacher volunteers as a human shield in the West Bank to experience the other side of the checkpoint; and Ronald Smith stands up for interracial marriage.
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Lost and Found
Richard learns that the best teacher is a student; Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross borders; and Jim finds himself in the blue iris of his eye's replacement.
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In the Name of Love
Tracey doesn’t get the proposal she wants; gets the one she needs; Bobby discovers that love can take unexpected turns in the Panamanian jungle; Nick looks back on the painful lesson of first love.
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Crossroads
Megan Calfas rewrites her idea of what it means to “make it"; Joe Krajewski finds purpose in running—first with his son, and later in his honor; and Angela Lu reclaims her year abroad by choosing adventure over duty.
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Twist of Fate
Paul’s vacation from Honduras to Boston expands into a new life; After being evicted Michele lands just where she needs to be to say goodbye to her dad; and Samantha lets go of her dream, until grief and an invitation lead her back to her voice.
About this show
Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist.For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.
Hosted by
GBH