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Story Swap
by Jackie Andrews
Story Swap is a live storytelling podcast that travels the Midwest, capturing true-life stories told on stage in theaters, back rooms, bars, and community spaces. Each episode brings you real people sharing real experiences — raw, funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human — exactly as they were told live, in front of an audience.Hosted by Jackie Andrews, Story Swap goes behind the scenes with the producers who create these storytelling stages and features powerful stories from both seasoned tellers and first-time voices. From small towns to major cities across the Rust Belt, Story Swap highlights the communities, moments, and connections that make live storytelling unforgettable.This is a show about listening, courage, and the stories we carry — and what happens when we finally tell them out loud.🎙️ Real people. Real stories. Real connection.🌾 Recorded live across the Midwest.
Episodes
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Surviving War- Dayton, Ohio
In this episode of Story Swap, host Jackie Andrews visits Dayton, Ohio, to explore LORE Storytelling, an organization dedicated to teaching people how to craft and share true-life stories on stage. Founder Bridget Flaherty explains how LORE's workshops empower first-time tellers, business…
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Hatred and Healing- Dayton, Ohio
In this episode of Story Swap, we visit Dayton, Ohio and collaborate with LORE Storytelling to explore stories rooted in hatred, vulnerability, and healing. Host Jackie Andrews sits down with LORE founder Bridget Flaherty to discuss how storytelling education helps people reclaim their voices and...
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Beauty and the Beast- Cincinnati, Ohio
In this episode, host Jackie Andrews sits down from Cincinnati with Dave Levy of True Theatre to explore what makes curated storytelling different: story gathering, pitch nights, rehearsals, and the craft of telling from memory without sounding memorized. Then we share "Beauty and the Beast," two...
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Unexpected Kindness- Columbus, Ohio
Welcome to Story Swap, the program where true-life stories take center stage. In this episode, we travel to Columbus, Ohio, to visit Speak Easy, a live storytelling series known for an open mic that produces spontaneous, unexpected stories. Host Jackie Andrews is joined by Speak Easy producer…
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Carpe Diam- Columbus, Ohio
In this episode of Story Swap, we head to Columbus, Ohio, for a Storytelling show produced by Heidi Shapiro around the theme Carpe Diem. The stories invite us to consider what happens when we stop waiting for certainty and start saying yes—to curiosity, connection, and change. Sarah Fulmer shares…
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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...
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Beauty, Columbus, Ohio
In this episode, we travel to Columbus, Ohio, to visit Speak Easy, a monthly open-mic storytelling stage that welcomes storytellers of all experience levels, from first-time tellers to seasoned performers. This week on Story Swap, host Jackie Andrews sits down with Heidi Shapiro, a producer from...
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New Story Coaches- Dayton, Ohio
In this episode of Story Swap, we head to Dayton, Ohio to spend time with LORE Storytelling, one of the Midwest's most dynamic live storytelling communities. Host Jackie Andrews talks with LORE founder Bridget Flaherty about the organization's transition into new leadership, its expanding story...
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Choices- Dayton, Ohio
In this episode of Story Swap, we visit Dayton, Ohio and sit down with LORE Storytelling, an organization dedicated to teaching the craft of personal storytelling. Host Jackie Andrews talks with Lore founder Bridget Flaherty about how coaching and workshops—both in-person and virtual—help people...
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Lessons Learned- Pittsburgh
In this Pittsburgh episode of Story Swap, host Jackie Andrews explores the theme Lessons Learned with producer Sarah Rose of BeeTherePGH. Recorded live on stage, the episode features three powerful and entertaining stories that reveal how insight often arrives through unexpected experiences....
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Family Ties- Pittsburgh
In this episode of Story Swap, we travel to Pittsburgh for a live storytelling event exploring family ties and personal history. Host Jackie Andrews talks with Sarah Rose, founder of BeTherePGH, about building meaningful storytelling spaces before sharing two unforgettable stories from the stage....
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New Ideas- Cincinnati, Ohio
In this Cincinnati episode of Story Swap, host Jackie Andrews talks with Dave Levy, producer of True Theatre, about building an inclusive and accessible storytelling community. Recorded live on stage, the episode features two powerful stories connected by the theme of new ideas. Listeners hear a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Story Swap is a live storytelling podcast that travels the Midwest, capturing true-life stories told on stage in theaters, back rooms, bars, and community spaces. Each episode brings you real people sharing real experiences — raw, funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human — exactly as they were told live, in front of an audience.Hosted by Jackie Andrews, Story Swap goes behind the scenes with the producers who create these storytelling stages and features powerful stories from both seasoned tellers and first-time voices. From small towns to major cities across the Rust Belt, Story Swap highlights the communities, moments, and connections that make live storytelling unforgettable.This is a show about listening, courage, and the stories we carry — and what happens when we finally tell them out loud.🎙️ Real people. Real stories. Real connection.🌾 Recorded live across the Midwest.
HOSTED BY
Jackie Andrews
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How many episodes does Story Swap have?
Story Swap currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Story Swap about?
Story Swap is a live storytelling podcast that travels the Midwest, capturing true-life stories told on stage in theaters, back rooms, bars, and community spaces. Each episode brings you real people sharing real experiences — raw, funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human — exactly as they were told...
How often does Story Swap release new episodes?
Story Swap has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Story Swap?
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Who hosts Story Swap?
Story Swap is created and hosted by Jackie Andrews.
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