Speak Up Storytelling

James Bengiovanni: "Game Show Host"

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #116  of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss ...

"Remembering Your Story" with special guest Thomas Krafft

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #115 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and special guest Thomas Krafft talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss ...

Questions Answered!

08 Apr 2021

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On episode #114 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! And answering your questions!  In our ...

Donna Shubrooks: "Driveway Interview"

16 Mar 2021

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On episode #113 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss ne...

SPECIAL EPISODE #5: Real Life People in a Book - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast,  Matthew Shepard and Steve Brouse talk about what it's like to become characters in a b...

SPECIAL EPISODE #4: Stumbling Blocks - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and storyteller Jeni Bonaldo talk about the stumbling blocks that occurred in the w...

SPECIAL EPISODE #3: My Cover Designer and Me - "Twenty-one Truths About Love""

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and designer Kerri Resnick talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Tru...

SPECIAL EPISODE #2: My Editor and Me - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and editor Hannah Braaten talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Trut...

SPECIAL EPISODE #1: The Birth of a Book - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and Elysha talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love,"...

Sue Huggans: "Handling Money"

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #112 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss El...

"The Other Mother" book launch event

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #110 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we present the virtual launch of Matt's latest novel, "The Other Mother." The show features stor...

Matthew Dicks: "Wonder Woman Breakdown"

15 Jan 2021

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On episode #109 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss future worksh...

Scott Gawlicki: "Body Parts and Gambling"

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #108 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss fu...

David Golder: "The Baby Bird"

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #107 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss fu...

Emily Apter: "Time Capsule"

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #106 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss co...

Cathy Dunn: "Roller Blades"

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #105 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss El...

John DeMeo: "Johnson's Grocery Store"

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #104 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss ou...

Tracey Segarra: "Waiting for Dad"

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #103 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows,...

Storytelling Workshop Sneak Peak

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #102 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we offer you a special treat: A sneak peak into an actual storytelling workshop.  Join storytel...

Ann Guo: "Waiting for an Answer"

30 Jul 2020

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On episode #101 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows ...

Clara and Charlie Dicks: "3-2-1"

21 Jul 2020

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On episode #100 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling alongside their kids, Clara and Charlie!  In our fol...

Katherine Field: "Cat Versus Dog"

06 Jul 2020

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On episode #99 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss firehouse and st...

Kat Koppett: "Prayers for Aslan"

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #98 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share emails from listen...

Roszena Haskins: "Combination"

05 Jun 2020

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On episode #97 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss the events takin...

Kathy Binder: "Permanence and Regret"

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #96 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss our absence for ...

Ron and Marcus Apter: "The Race"

28 Apr 2020

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On episode #95 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss recent and futu...

Lisa Ferguson: "The Sailboat"

16 Apr 2020

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On episode #94 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share a listener's tip o...

Strategies for Communicating and Performing Via Video Conferencing Platforms

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #93 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks offers strategies and insights into effective communication and performance on vide...

Monica Malaver: "My American Dream"

06 Apr 2020

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On episode #92 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we debut our first bot of c...

Tom Moore: "First Impressions"

26 Mar 2020

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On episode #91 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we congratulate listeners o...

Ellen Feldman Ornato: "Sisters Fight"

19 Mar 2020

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On episode #90 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss the importance o...

Matthew Dicks: Crafting a Story ("News of Divorce")

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #89 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks tries something new. He crafts a brand new story on the spot - something he does in...

Matthew Dicks: "Trio" (rebroadcast)

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #88 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I play three of my stories (chosen for a specific reason) with some commentary about the crafting...

Matthew Dicks: "Holding On By a Thread"

27 Feb 2020

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On episode #87 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Holding On By a Thread" in an episode we call Storytelling ...

Talia Pollock: "Who Am I?"

19 Feb 2020

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On episode #86 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss listener comment...

Lael Lloyd: "I Wanted In"

12 Feb 2020

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On episode #85 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss some Homework fo...

Storytelling Forensics: "Turtle"

05 Feb 2020

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On episode #84 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Turtle" in an episode we call Storytelling Forensics.  LIN...

Ana Guo: "Crashing"

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #83 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming eve...

John Smith-Horn: "I'm Late"

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #82 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming eve...

Devan Sandiford: "Words Matter"

15 Jan 2020

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On episode #81 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming eve...

Storytelling Forensics: "The Avocado Melt"

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #80 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "The Avocado Melt" in an episode we call Storytelling Forens...

John Cuyler: "The Cavalry"

01 Jan 2020

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On episode #79 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we we share Homework for Li...

Storytelling Forensics: "Searching for the Holy Grail"

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #78 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Searching for the Holy Grail" in an episode we call Storyte...

Live from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with Kathy Binder (Part 2)

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #77 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, special guest Kathy Binder and I talk storytelling! This week's episode features the first half o...

Live from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with Kathy Binder (Part 1)

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #76 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, special guest Kathy Binder and I talk storytelling! This week's episode features the first half o...

Joey Meyer: "Nice job, Joey"

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #75 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss last week's book...

"Twenty-one Truths About Love" Book Launch

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #74 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we air the launch of Matthew Dicks's latest novel "Twenty-one Truths About Love." The episode fea...

Storytelling Forensics: "Naked and Wet"

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #73 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story, "Naked and Wet," in an episode we call Storytelling Forensi...

Chris Gaffney: "Suddenly there was a baby"

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #72 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling alongside the first Great Hartford Storyslam winner, C...

Live from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (Part 2)

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #71 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, special guest Jeni Bonaldo and I talk storytelling! This week's episode features the second half ...

Live from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (Part 1)

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #70 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, special guest Jeni Bonaldo and I talk storytelling! This week's episode features the first half o...

Matthew Dicks: "Noah Webster House Improv"

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #69 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss my recent forays to Mo...

Bobby Klau: "Attitude Trumps Circumstance"

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #68 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss last week's epis...

Matthew Dicks: "Why Is This So Hard For You?"

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #67 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks talks storytelling. A solo show in which I critique one of my own stories.  In our...

Carla Katz: "I've Got a Guy"

01 Oct 2019

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On episode #66 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling. In our follow-up segment, we ask for advice about our...

Elva Guo: "Finding Uncle John"

25 Sep 2019

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On episode #65 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling. In our follow-up segment, we read a listener's email ...

Storyworthy book launch (Part 2) [rebroadcast]

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew And Elysha step away for the mics for a week to offer you a rebroadcast of episodes 6 and 7 of the podcast, which feature the 2018 book launch...

Storyworthy book launch (Part 1) [rebroadcast]

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew And Elysha step away for the mics for a week to offer you a rebroadcast of episodes 6 and 7 of the podcast, which feature the 2018 book launch...

Amanda Caverzasi: "Did He Just Call Me a Mother?"

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #64 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we read a listener's email ...

Esam Boray: Ten Seconds of Courage

03 Sep 2019

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On episode #63 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we read listeners' emails a...

The Tragedy of Seattle: An Abbreviated Episode

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #62 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! A little bit.  In our follow-up segment, we explain ...

Joe Basile: "Misinterpretations"

05 Aug 2019

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On episode #61 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we discuss our magical nigh...

Eric Feeney: "A Thin Concrete Wall"

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #60 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling with special guest Eric Feeney.  In our follow-up seg...

Chris Kriesen: "Returning to the Surface"

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #59 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we inform listeners about M...

Live from Miss Porter's School

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #58 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks take their show on the road to Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT. T...

Matthew Dicks: "This Is the Time..."

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #57 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, MatthewDicks talks storytelling! In our followup segment, I congratulate listeners on recent succ...

Alan Berkowitz: "We Have Work To Do"

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #56 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we update listeners on the ...

Mark Scerra: "Action Park"

24 Jun 2019

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On episode #55 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss some exciting ne...

Cari Ryding: "Pride"

17 Jun 2019

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On episode #54 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we shout out the kindness o...

Matthew Dicks: "Everyone Stop!"

10 Jun 2019

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On episode #53 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, MatthewDicks talks storytelling! In our followup segment, we read letters about Homework for Life...

Aaron Wolf: "Dangerous Honeymoon"

03 Jun 2019

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On episode #52 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we shout out several dedicat...

Live Episode: Part 2

27 May 2019

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On episode #51 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling and celebrate our one year anniversary with the second...

Live Episode: Part 1

20 May 2019

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On episode #50 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling and celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OUR FIRST LI...

Ted Olds: "High Stakes Multiplication"

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #49 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we hear from a linguist who ...

Kat Koppett: Big Decision

06 May 2019

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On episode #48 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we hear from listeners who a...

Matthew Dicks: "I Am Not a Man"

29 Apr 2019

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On episode #47 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we pass on some advice about...

Corey Jeffreys: "Backstreet Boys to the Rescue"

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #46 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we offer a further correctio...

Jeffrey Freiser: "The Plug Puller"

15 Apr 2019

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On episode #45 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we offer some corrections on...

Sarasweet Rabidoux Kelsey: "The Prom"

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #44 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we introduce the "new" new c...

Matthew Dicks: "Late Night Walk"

01 Apr 2019

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On episode #43 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about a moment on a ...

Ted Zablotsky: "A Salad and Three Dinner Rolls"

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #42 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we read a heartwarming email...

Tom Ouimet: "Secret in My Pants"

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #41 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we congratulate friend of th...

John Smith-Horn: "A Visitor and Some Cookies"

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #40 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling. In our followup segment, we announce our first LIVE P...

Matthew Dicks: "Trio"

04 Mar 2019

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On episode #39 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks talks storytelling! With report cards and parent-teacher conferences filling Elysha...

Lauren Doninger: "The Expert"

25 Feb 2019

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On episode #38 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling. In our followup segment, we talk about upcoming shows...

Steve Brouse: "Everything Happens for a Reason"

18 Feb 2019

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On episode #37 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling along with storyteller and guest host Steve Brouse!  ...

Maire Green: "Grave Shopping"

11 Feb 2019

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On episode #35 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about the confusion ...

Ophira Eisenberg: "Box in the Closet"

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #35 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we hear from a teacher who i...

Chion Wolf: "This is NPR"

28 Jan 2019

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On episode #34 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we hear from a listener who ...

Bobbi Klau: "The Perfect Gift"

21 Jan 2019

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On episode #33 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we thank our listeners, incl...

Tom Reed Swale: Awfully Young

14 Jan 2019

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On episode #32 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about new workshop d...

David Ring: "The Promise of Summer"

07 Jan 2019

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On episode #31 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about two emails rec...

Chuck Fedolfi: "Boo"

31 Dec 2018

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On episode #30 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about upcoming dates...

Christina Fedolfi: "Sue"

24 Dec 2018

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On episode #29 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about an error in a ...

Erica Donahue: "The Trunk"

17 Dec 2018

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On episode #28 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about upcoming Speak...

Sam Carely: "Bet Wetter [rebroadcast]

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The combination of Hanukah and an injury (happily not too serious) to our son's foot has made it impossible to record a new episode for you this week...

Kathy Binder: "Claire?"

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #27 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling alongside storyteller Kathy Binder.  In our followup ...

Linda Storms: "The Dog"

26 Nov 2018

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On episode #26 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about upcoming Speak...

Renae Edge: "Heard It In a Love Song" [rebroadcast]

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners in the United States.  Elysha and I are taking the holiday off and rebroadcasting episode #14, which featu...

Jenny Steadman: "Cheese and Crackers"

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On episode #25 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are joined by storyteller Danielle Dnes to talk storytelling! In our fol...