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]]> false Story Conversations info+653a9922238f61001237d09b@mg-eu.acast.com 653a9922238f61001237d09b story-conversations https://anchor.fm/s/73e301e8/podcast/rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/653a9922238f61001237d09b/show-cover.jpg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations Story Conversations https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/653a9922238f61001237d09b S4 E5 - Telling the Universal Story of the Unhoused in Film S4 E5 - Telling the Universal Story of the Unhoused in Film Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:01:58 GMT 1:09:41 69403f06443ad989133bda5d false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s4-e5-telling-the-universal-story-of-the-unhoused-in-film 69403f06443ad989133bda5d 653a9922238f61001237d09b s4-e5-telling-the-universal-story-of-the-unhoused-in-film full 4 5 In this episode of Story Conversations, we speak with South African filmmakers Michael James, writer and director, and Sithabile Mkhize, Producer, about their new feature film: “God’s Work”.


Set in Durban, South Africa, it tells the story of a group of unhoused men navigating survival, poverty, hopelessness and the universal human desire to be seen before disappearing.  


The film debuted at the 2025 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) and is currently seeking festival inclusion and distribution.  

Michael and Sithabile are young cinematic story tellers who know their craft and the work of masters in the art of movie making who came before them.  “God’s Work” is visually beautiful, with a gorgeous score and sound design, and deeply moving performances by an ensemble cast. 


It depicts a brilliantly realized narrative that doesn’t romanticize yet seeks to reveal humanity of its characters.  The filmmakers hope that audiences will come away with a sense of empathy that prompts action.  They hope viewers can find new resolve to live differently and not to look away from the universal and global challenge of homelessness.  


It feels almost unfair to tease you with an exquisite film that you cannot yet see streaming or in theaters. But maybe we can raise our voices to urge distributors that this is a film should be seen by audiences around the world.  


To find out more about “God’s Work”, and get updates on distribution, go to: 

Website: https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/

Official Trailer: https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/officialtrailer

For Media Inquiries:  https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/media


If you are interested in supporting the organization in Durban providing services to the poor and unhoused, in the community that inspired the film, you can explore the charitable work of the Denis Hurley Centre https://www.denishurleycentre.org/

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]]> In this episode of Story Conversations, we speak with South African filmmakers Michael James, writer and director, and Sithabile Mkhize, Producer, about their new feature film: “God’s Work”.


Set in Durban, South Africa, it tells the story of a group of unhoused men navigating survival, poverty, hopelessness and the universal human desire to be seen before disappearing.  


The film debuted at the 2025 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) and is currently seeking festival inclusion and distribution.  

Michael and Sithabile are young cinematic story tellers who know their craft and the work of masters in the art of movie making who came before them.  “God’s Work” is visually beautiful, with a gorgeous score and sound design, and deeply moving performances by an ensemble cast. 


It depicts a brilliantly realized narrative that doesn’t romanticize yet seeks to reveal humanity of its characters.  The filmmakers hope that audiences will come away with a sense of empathy that prompts action.  They hope viewers can find new resolve to live differently and not to look away from the universal and global challenge of homelessness.  


It feels almost unfair to tease you with an exquisite film that you cannot yet see streaming or in theaters. But maybe we can raise our voices to urge distributors that this is a film should be seen by audiences around the world.  


To find out more about “God’s Work”, and get updates on distribution, go to: 

Website: https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/

Official Trailer: https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/officialtrailer

For Media Inquiries:  https://www.godsworkthefilm.com/media


If you are interested in supporting the organization in Durban providing services to the poor and unhoused, in the community that inspired the film, you can explore the charitable work of the Denis Hurley Centre https://www.denishurleycentre.org/

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]]> S4 E4 - Making Space for Stories (Emma Keaveney-Roys) S4 E4 - Making Space for Stories (Emma Keaveney-Roys) Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:17:23 GMT 49:26 68f741803f3d3898033d7622 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s4-e4-making-space-for-stories-emma-keaveney-roys 68f741803f3d3898033d7622 653a9922238f61001237d09b s4-e4-making-space-for-stories-emma-keaveney-roys full 4 4 Our guest this episode, Emma Keaveney-Roys, chats with us about a journey to becoming an accomplished story teller, which is part of the reason she was recently named one of the UK’s 100 most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain. 


Our conversation reveals her curiosity, openness, joy, tenacity, penchant for experimentation, and willingness to put in the hard work to make space for stories. This idea of "space for stories" is not merely figurative. Emma is the co-founder of The Front Room, a not-for-profit fringe theatre venue in the heart of Weston-super-Mare, in the UK. Transformed from an abandoned Pizza Express restaurant, The Front Room is a space committed to supporting local storytelling artists, and to bringing exciting and affordable theater to everyone in the community. Audiences come there for improv, stand up comedy, puppetry, family programming, music, devised and immersive experiences in an inclusive, welcoming environment. 


As if running a non profit theater company were not enough of a full time job, this is not where making space for storytelling ends for Emma. She is a writer and continues to perform herself, often in drag as a persona she has created called Uncle Carl. She is currently exploring drag king culture and gender identity as the focus of a PhD degree she is pursuing at the University of Bristol.


You can find out more about The Front Room at: https://frontroomwsm.com/ 

Get to know Uncle Carl on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZWhq5RGSg 




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]]> Our guest this episode, Emma Keaveney-Roys, chats with us about a journey to becoming an accomplished story teller, which is part of the reason she was recently named one of the UK’s 100 most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain. 


Our conversation reveals her curiosity, openness, joy, tenacity, penchant for experimentation, and willingness to put in the hard work to make space for stories. This idea of "space for stories" is not merely figurative. Emma is the co-founder of The Front Room, a not-for-profit fringe theatre venue in the heart of Weston-super-Mare, in the UK. Transformed from an abandoned Pizza Express restaurant, The Front Room is a space committed to supporting local storytelling artists, and to bringing exciting and affordable theater to everyone in the community. Audiences come there for improv, stand up comedy, puppetry, family programming, music, devised and immersive experiences in an inclusive, welcoming environment. 


As if running a non profit theater company were not enough of a full time job, this is not where making space for storytelling ends for Emma. She is a writer and continues to perform herself, often in drag as a persona she has created called Uncle Carl. She is currently exploring drag king culture and gender identity as the focus of a PhD degree she is pursuing at the University of Bristol.


You can find out more about The Front Room at: https://frontroomwsm.com/ 

Get to know Uncle Carl on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZWhq5RGSg 




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]]> S4 E3 - Amplifying the Stories of Those Impacted by Rare Disease S4 E3 - Amplifying the Stories of Those Impacted by Rare Disease Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:21:42 GMT 44:00 68a2f0a6e19a4396a096b800 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s4-e3-amplifying-the-stories-of-those-impacted-by-rare-disea 68a2f0a6e19a4396a096b800 653a9922238f61001237d09b s4-e3-amplifying-the-stories-of-those-impacted-by-rare-disea full 4 3 When a rare disease strikes, we might be to think only of the small populations of patients who are impacted by any single rare condition as stories too specific to be told. Taken in aggregate, rare disease has a sobering impact on the lived experiences of so many patients but also their families and care givers. There is a chorus of story tellers in rare disease who need to be heard, elevated and advocated for.


In this episode of the Story Conversations podcast we talk with Pam Cusick, SVP of Strategy, Client Solutions and Patient Advocacy at Rare Patient Voice. RPV connects patients and family caregivers globally with all types of engagement opportunities, in market research, health economics outcomes and real-world evidence, user experience/human factors studies, and clinical trials. 


Pam shares poignant stories about passionate care givers who turn the tragedies of rare disease that impact their families into life defining initiatives to make a difference in the broader world. These stories reflect the community of patients, families and the thousands of advocacy and support groups RPV helps through their referral programs. Our conversation with Pam reveals how providing opportunities for patient and care giver stories to be heard drives action to tackle the economics and therapeutic implications of rare disease and provides a window into the realities of living with (not just dying from) rare conditions. 


Details on the work of Rare Patient Voice can be found here:  http://www.rarepatientvoice.com

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]]> When a rare disease strikes, we might be to think only of the small populations of patients who are impacted by any single rare condition as stories too specific to be told. Taken in aggregate, rare disease has a sobering impact on the lived experiences of so many patients but also their families and care givers. There is a chorus of story tellers in rare disease who need to be heard, elevated and advocated for.


In this episode of the Story Conversations podcast we talk with Pam Cusick, SVP of Strategy, Client Solutions and Patient Advocacy at Rare Patient Voice. RPV connects patients and family caregivers globally with all types of engagement opportunities, in market research, health economics outcomes and real-world evidence, user experience/human factors studies, and clinical trials. 


Pam shares poignant stories about passionate care givers who turn the tragedies of rare disease that impact their families into life defining initiatives to make a difference in the broader world. These stories reflect the community of patients, families and the thousands of advocacy and support groups RPV helps through their referral programs. Our conversation with Pam reveals how providing opportunities for patient and care giver stories to be heard drives action to tackle the economics and therapeutic implications of rare disease and provides a window into the realities of living with (not just dying from) rare conditions. 


Details on the work of Rare Patient Voice can be found here:  http://www.rarepatientvoice.com

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]]> S4 E2 - Turning Story Circles into Research Tools S4 E2 - Turning Story Circles into Research Tools Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:20:24 GMT 48:27 6889e3d86bbbf6afc7e6343f false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s4-e2-turning-story-circles-into-research-tools 6889e3d86bbbf6afc7e6343f 653a9922238f61001237d09b s4-e2-turning-story-circles-into-research-tools full 4 2 What happens in academic research when the subjects who are being researched are actually empowered to be active participants in the shape of the research process itself? Can the resulting story data yield insights with greater potential to stimulate discovery and change? 


Our guest this episode is Judy Pryor-Ramirez, Clinical Associate Professor of Public Service and Faculty Director, Executive MPA Program at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.


She shares with us her journey to developing academic research tools inspired by civil rights era theatrical techniques called “story circles”. These engagement methods were first established to spark dialogue around social injustice, voter disenfranchisement and segregation. She shares how this applying the “story circle” interview process can help academic social scientists reach deeper levels of understanding the dynamics of their research subjects’ lived experiences, especially in indigenous, Black and Latino communities.


In our conversation, Judy references a book to which she contributed, on the origin and extension of the “story circles” interview process method and case studies of its use in social science research. She provides our listeners with the following information about its availability.


Book title: Anti-colonial research praxis: Methods for knowledge justice

Edited by Caroline Lenette

Book website: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177001/


Discount code for 30% off on the publisher’s website: EVENT30

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]]> What happens in academic research when the subjects who are being researched are actually empowered to be active participants in the shape of the research process itself? Can the resulting story data yield insights with greater potential to stimulate discovery and change? 


Our guest this episode is Judy Pryor-Ramirez, Clinical Associate Professor of Public Service and Faculty Director, Executive MPA Program at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.


She shares with us her journey to developing academic research tools inspired by civil rights era theatrical techniques called “story circles”. These engagement methods were first established to spark dialogue around social injustice, voter disenfranchisement and segregation. She shares how this applying the “story circle” interview process can help academic social scientists reach deeper levels of understanding the dynamics of their research subjects’ lived experiences, especially in indigenous, Black and Latino communities.


In our conversation, Judy references a book to which she contributed, on the origin and extension of the “story circles” interview process method and case studies of its use in social science research. She provides our listeners with the following information about its availability.


Book title: Anti-colonial research praxis: Methods for knowledge justice

Edited by Caroline Lenette

Book website: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177001/


Discount code for 30% off on the publisher’s website: EVENT30

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]]> S4 E1 - Storytelling for Non-Profits in the Arts S4 E1 - Storytelling for Non-Profits in the Arts Fri, 16 May 2025 10:28:38 GMT 56:37 682713563e2c04fd7a756c41 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s4-e1-storytelling-for-non-profits-in-the-arts 682713563e2c04fd7a756c41 653a9922238f61001237d09b s4-e1-storytelling-for-non-profits-in-the-arts full 4 1 Everywhere in the world non-profit organizations are challenged to pursue their mission, none more so than arts and cultural organizations like museums, ballet and opera companies, and theaters. Present circumstances with arts funding being cut exacerbates perennial struggles. Arts based non-profit organizations have always sought ways to grow their audiences efficiently, sell more tickets and build sustainable sources of funding. Now, this quest is mission critical. 


Our guest this episode is Eric Nelson, Vice President, Global Partnerships at TRG Arts, an international change agency committed to building thriving arts and cultural organizations. Experts in the arts sector for over 25 years, TRG Arts has earned a reputation by successfully shaping for-profit and non-profit business models to focus on consumer relationships, financial stability, organizational frameworks, and people-centric teams.


In this episode, Eric talks about the need for non-profit arts and cultural organizations to be better storytellers as well as dispelling myths about growing, surviving and thriving in tumultuous times. 


To learn more about TRG Arts: http://www.trgarts.com/


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]]> Everywhere in the world non-profit organizations are challenged to pursue their mission, none more so than arts and cultural organizations like museums, ballet and opera companies, and theaters. Present circumstances with arts funding being cut exacerbates perennial struggles. Arts based non-profit organizations have always sought ways to grow their audiences efficiently, sell more tickets and build sustainable sources of funding. Now, this quest is mission critical. 


Our guest this episode is Eric Nelson, Vice President, Global Partnerships at TRG Arts, an international change agency committed to building thriving arts and cultural organizations. Experts in the arts sector for over 25 years, TRG Arts has earned a reputation by successfully shaping for-profit and non-profit business models to focus on consumer relationships, financial stability, organizational frameworks, and people-centric teams.


In this episode, Eric talks about the need for non-profit arts and cultural organizations to be better storytellers as well as dispelling myths about growing, surviving and thriving in tumultuous times. 


To learn more about TRG Arts: http://www.trgarts.com/


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]]> S3 Ep7 - Storyteller to story-seller (Giovanni Boivin) S3 Ep7 - Storyteller to story-seller (Giovanni Boivin) Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:54:30 GMT 53:47 671b6ad622be238ac95030f6 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep7-selling-stories-giovanni-boivin 671b6ad622be238ac95030f6 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep7-selling-stories-giovanni-boivin full 3 7 Our guest this episode is Giovanni Boivin, the proprietor of The BookLoft, a 50-year-old independent bookstore in Great Barrington Massachusetts in the US.  A “Storyteller turned Storyseller”, Gio (as he is known to staff and customers) turned a grade school love of story to a career that has manifested in creative writing and then relating the stories behind a tourist destination as a tour guide, at an historic house in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts he calls home.  Since 2022 Gio has been the owner of The Bookloft, where he started as a clerk and wore many hats for years before becoming its steward and proprietor. 

 

The Bookloft serves locals and visitors as an alternative to the big box retailers who have rendered many indie bookstores extinct. But fear not if Western Mass is not on your itinerary anytime soon.  Gio presides over a healthy online business as well, that will locate and ship titles domestically for your reading pleasure and gifting needs.   https://www.thebookloft.com/

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]]> Our guest this episode is Giovanni Boivin, the proprietor of The BookLoft, a 50-year-old independent bookstore in Great Barrington Massachusetts in the US.  A “Storyteller turned Storyseller”, Gio (as he is known to staff and customers) turned a grade school love of story to a career that has manifested in creative writing and then relating the stories behind a tourist destination as a tour guide, at an historic house in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts he calls home.  Since 2022 Gio has been the owner of The Bookloft, where he started as a clerk and wore many hats for years before becoming its steward and proprietor. 

 

The Bookloft serves locals and visitors as an alternative to the big box retailers who have rendered many indie bookstores extinct. But fear not if Western Mass is not on your itinerary anytime soon.  Gio presides over a healthy online business as well, that will locate and ship titles domestically for your reading pleasure and gifting needs.   https://www.thebookloft.com/

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]]> S3 Ep6 - Stories of Resistance, Feminism, Activism in the Middle East (Malu Halasa) S3 Ep6 - Stories of Resistance, Feminism, Activism in the Middle East (Malu Halasa) Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:11:42 GMT 1:03:36 66dc4b06cf77f7ed731e382e false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep6-tbc 66dc4b06cf77f7ed731e382e 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep6-tbc full 3 6 Our guest this episode is Malu Halasa, a prolific and passionate observer of the Middle East through the lens of art and culture.  Our conversation explores how she provides readers with a unique window into the changing mores of the region, having written and edited over 8 anthologies, and several novels and short stories of her own. 

 

Born in Oklahoma, to Jordanian and Filipino parents, raised in Ohio, a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, Malu now lives in London, where she is currently a Literary Editor at The Markaz Review.

 

As a journalist, Malu’s contributions include music journalism for Rolling Stone, and writing for Huffington Post, and The Guardian. 

 

Anthologies she has edited include: 

·      “Syria Speaks: Art and Culture from the Frontline”, 

·      “Culture in Defiance: Continuing Traditions of Satire, Art and the Struggle for Freedom in Syria”,

·      “Transit Tehran: Young Iran and Its Inspirations”

·      “The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design”, 

·      “Woman Life Freedom: Voices and Art from the Women’s Protests in Iran”, 

·       And a new book coming out in January called “Sumud:  A New Palestinian Reader” 

 

Her debut novel “Mother of all Pigs” is an epic Jordanian family saga chronicling the comedy and pathos of the patriarchy in decline. 

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]]> Our guest this episode is Malu Halasa, a prolific and passionate observer of the Middle East through the lens of art and culture.  Our conversation explores how she provides readers with a unique window into the changing mores of the region, having written and edited over 8 anthologies, and several novels and short stories of her own. 

 

Born in Oklahoma, to Jordanian and Filipino parents, raised in Ohio, a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, Malu now lives in London, where she is currently a Literary Editor at The Markaz Review.

 

As a journalist, Malu’s contributions include music journalism for Rolling Stone, and writing for Huffington Post, and The Guardian. 

 

Anthologies she has edited include: 

·      “Syria Speaks: Art and Culture from the Frontline”, 

·      “Culture in Defiance: Continuing Traditions of Satire, Art and the Struggle for Freedom in Syria”,

·      “Transit Tehran: Young Iran and Its Inspirations”

·      “The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design”, 

·      “Woman Life Freedom: Voices and Art from the Women’s Protests in Iran”, 

·       And a new book coming out in January called “Sumud:  A New Palestinian Reader” 

 

Her debut novel “Mother of all Pigs” is an epic Jordanian family saga chronicling the comedy and pathos of the patriarchy in decline. 

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]]> S3 Ep5 - Stories for the Defence (Matt Cleaver, Public Defender, NY) S3 Ep5 - Stories for the Defence (Matt Cleaver, Public Defender, NY) Fri, 24 May 2024 15:12:44 GMT 43:57 66506b39f749480012ba6e5d false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep5-stories-to-defend-and-advocate-matt-cleaver-public-de 66506b39f749480012ba6e5d 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep5-stories-to-defend-and-advocate-matt-cleaver-public-de full 3 5 What could be more theatrical than stories told in a courtroom? Especially those told to represent individuals who cannot afford adequate defense when accused of a crime?


In this episode we chat with Matt Cleaver, Staff Attorney with Brooklyn Defender Services, a passionate public defender and a human rights activist. Trained in theater, experienced in arts administration and theater management, Matt pivoted to a career in law, to make a difference in lives of those disadvantaged in society. He brings a unique perspective to his role, representing and advocating for clients whose stories are often silenced by the nature of legal system. In our chat Matt shares anecdotes of using story to engage prosecutorial adversaries as collaborators, the need for specificity to amplify the stories of his clients, and the significance of language we use that can subtly impact the outcome of any defense.  

 

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]]> What could be more theatrical than stories told in a courtroom? Especially those told to represent individuals who cannot afford adequate defense when accused of a crime?


In this episode we chat with Matt Cleaver, Staff Attorney with Brooklyn Defender Services, a passionate public defender and a human rights activist. Trained in theater, experienced in arts administration and theater management, Matt pivoted to a career in law, to make a difference in lives of those disadvantaged in society. He brings a unique perspective to his role, representing and advocating for clients whose stories are often silenced by the nature of legal system. In our chat Matt shares anecdotes of using story to engage prosecutorial adversaries as collaborators, the need for specificity to amplify the stories of his clients, and the significance of language we use that can subtly impact the outcome of any defense.  

 

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]]> S3 Ep4 - Stories of Consultation and Interpretation (Tierney Sutton) S3 Ep4 - Stories of Consultation and Interpretation (Tierney Sutton) Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:54:05 GMT 1:04:23 662633bd7fb19e00125a2fdd false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep4-stories-of-consultation-and-interpretation-tierney-su 662633bd7fb19e00125a2fdd 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep4-stories-of-consultation-and-interpretation-tierney-su full 3 4 In this episode we couldn’t be prouder to chat with jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton.


A nine-time Grammy nominated artist, with an international performing career, Tierney is known for unique and inventive arrangements of jazz standards and other musical genres, a 20-year relationship with her band, and deft retellings of songs’ stories that we thought we knew. She is now performing own compositions in one of her most recent collaborations (or “consultations” as she explains on the podcast) with the San Gabriel 7 in the album and music video Good People.  


You can learn about all things Tierney, find a calendar of where she is performing, and links to listen to recordings her music and her on YouTube pages listed on her site: https://tierneysutton.com/


If you don’t know her work there are so many stand outs we would recommend listening to, including albums featuring songs from artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell and Sting, and songs we know from movies. (She has great stories about the band working with Clint Eastwood to creating the soundtrack to the movie “Sully”.)

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]]> In this episode we couldn’t be prouder to chat with jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton.


A nine-time Grammy nominated artist, with an international performing career, Tierney is known for unique and inventive arrangements of jazz standards and other musical genres, a 20-year relationship with her band, and deft retellings of songs’ stories that we thought we knew. She is now performing own compositions in one of her most recent collaborations (or “consultations” as she explains on the podcast) with the San Gabriel 7 in the album and music video Good People.  


You can learn about all things Tierney, find a calendar of where she is performing, and links to listen to recordings her music and her on YouTube pages listed on her site: https://tierneysutton.com/


If you don’t know her work there are so many stand outs we would recommend listening to, including albums featuring songs from artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell and Sting, and songs we know from movies. (She has great stories about the band working with Clint Eastwood to creating the soundtrack to the movie “Sully”.)

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]]> S3 Ep3 - Stories and The Herd! (Mark Earls - Herdmeister) S3 Ep3 - Stories and The Herd! (Mark Earls - Herdmeister) Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:19:51 GMT 1:02:48 65f17dc7d7315f00163c6fb0 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep3-stories-and-the-herd-mark-earls-herdmeister 65f17dc7d7315f00163c6fb0 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep3-stories-and-the-herd-mark-earls-herdmeister full 3 3 In Episode 3 of Season 3 we're thrilled to speak with author and marketing guru Mark Earls. Mark make the brain stuff simple to help brands and businesses understand how people behave.


Follow Mark on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-earls-a393982/ or visit his website https://herdhq.com/ for more.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In Episode 3 of Season 3 we're thrilled to speak with author and marketing guru Mark Earls. Mark make the brain stuff simple to help brands and businesses understand how people behave.


Follow Mark on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-earls-a393982/ or visit his website https://herdhq.com/ for more.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> S3 Ep2 - Stories of Brand, Purpose and Transformation (Mary Beech, Scholastic) S3 Ep2 - Stories of Brand, Purpose and Transformation (Mary Beech, Scholastic) Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:27:18 GMT 34:49 65d32024ba1fb900169ed2d4 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/s3-ep2 65d32024ba1fb900169ed2d4 653a9922238f61001237d09b s3-ep2 full 3 2 In Episode 2 of Season 3 we have the privilege of chatting with the inspiring Mary Beech, CMO and Chief Transformation Officer of Scholastic Corporation, the renowned global children’s publisher, education and media company. 


It's hard not to think about “story” in the context of a 100 year old brand dedicated to publishing and distributing books that instill a love and passion for reading in kids of all ages. But Mary’s career journey before Scholastic, at companies like Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Disney, has included critical roles helping these organizations leverage their unique brand narratives.


Follow her on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrennerbeech/ where she shares her views on how to be a successful CMO, the role of story to convey purpose as well as driving a P&L, and generally how to be a good and gracious leader.

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]]> In Episode 2 of Season 3 we have the privilege of chatting with the inspiring Mary Beech, CMO and Chief Transformation Officer of Scholastic Corporation, the renowned global children’s publisher, education and media company. 


It's hard not to think about “story” in the context of a 100 year old brand dedicated to publishing and distributing books that instill a love and passion for reading in kids of all ages. But Mary’s career journey before Scholastic, at companies like Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Disney, has included critical roles helping these organizations leverage their unique brand narratives.


Follow her on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrennerbeech/ where she shares her views on how to be a successful CMO, the role of story to convey purpose as well as driving a P&L, and generally how to be a good and gracious leader.

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]]> S3 Ep1 - Stories of Meaning (Emily Weiner, Susan Goodwillie - Houses on the Moon) S3 Ep1 - Stories of Meaning (Emily Weiner, Susan Goodwillie - Houses on the Moon) Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:07:07 GMT 45:58 65ae4c2e27bd2500160b27f6 false https://shows.acast.com/story-conversations/episodes/storyconversations-s3-e1 65ae4c2e27bd2500160b27f6 653a9922238f61001237d09b storyconversations-s3-e1 full 3 1 Welcome to Season 3!


In our first episode of Season 3 we speak with the wonderful Emily Weiner (co-founder and Artistic Director) and Susan Goodwillie (Managing Director) from Houses on the Moon theater company: https://housesonthemoon.org


We hear all about how and why the company was formed and the philosophy behind their productions that amplify the stories of unheard voices.- including their latest show Hotel Happy, playing from Feb. 14th – March 3rd, 2024: https://housesonthemoon.org/production/hotel-happy/ 

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]]> Welcome to Season 3!


In our first episode of Season 3 we speak with the wonderful Emily Weiner (co-founder and Artistic Director) and Susan Goodwillie (Managing Director) from Houses on the Moon theater company: https://housesonthemoon.org


We hear all about how and why the company was formed and the philosophy behind their productions that amplify the stories of unheard voices.- including their latest show Hotel Happy, playing from Feb. 14th – March 3rd, 2024: https://housesonthemoon.org/production/hotel-happy/ 

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]]> S2 Ep13 Authentic Origin Stories - Steve McCreary (Collings Guitars) S2 Ep13 Authentic Origin Stories - Steve McCreary (Collings Guitars) Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:25:36 GMT 53:53 7c5d5a50-3e8b-4e37-8eb5-69c519dd37b0 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep13-Authentic-Origin-Stories---Steve-McCreary-Collings-Guitars-e26qji3 653a992bc0135400126e8504 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 13 In this episode we speak with the wonderful Steve McCreary, General Manager of Collings Guitars. We explore why an authentic origin story is important, but also the power of association through storytellers. Who tells the story matters.

Learn more about Collings.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode we speak with the wonderful Steve McCreary, General Manager of Collings Guitars. We explore why an authentic origin story is important, but also the power of association through storytellers. Who tells the story matters.

Learn more about Collings.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep12 Stories that save lives - Glenna Crooks S2 Ep12 Stories that save lives - Glenna Crooks Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:59:13 GMT 57:29 98bae2bd-1ac1-4270-a3c3-3370e7eecc2a false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep12-Stories-that-save-lives---Glenna-Crooks-e258ssj 653a992bc0135400126e8505 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 12 In this episode we speak with the fascinating Glenna Crooks. She's a Ph.D., a public health and policy strategist serving governments, companies, and organizations globally, helping them solve problems to improve health and well-being. And she tells a great story!

https://glennacrooks.com/


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.



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]]> In this episode we speak with the fascinating Glenna Crooks. She's a Ph.D., a public health and policy strategist serving governments, companies, and organizations globally, helping them solve problems to improve health and well-being. And she tells a great story!

https://glennacrooks.com/


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.



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]]> S2 Ep11 - Telling the story of the story - Jane Dubin (Broadway producer, Double Play Connections) S2 Ep11 - Telling the story of the story - Jane Dubin (Broadway producer, Double Play Connections) Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:14:52 GMT 1:06:22 33528f5e-b130-4514-b382-2996e9db8eb0 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep11---Telling-the-story-of-the-story---Jane-Dubin-Broadway-producer--Double-Play-Connections-e22u785 653a992bc0135400126e8506 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 11 In this week's episode, Susan and Simon talk to Tony Award winning producer Jane Dubin. Jane is a producer for shows like Peter and the Starcatcher and the Prom, and now the lead producer of The Village of Vale. In a previous life she worked in the world of finance. She is also the chair of Houses on the Moon theater company.

In the episode we talk about the power of listening to get to the heart of a story, recognising good, and how to tell the story of the story.

Learn more about Jane here.

And explore the world of The Village of Vale more here.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this week's episode, Susan and Simon talk to Tony Award winning producer Jane Dubin. Jane is a producer for shows like Peter and the Starcatcher and the Prom, and now the lead producer of The Village of Vale. In a previous life she worked in the world of finance. She is also the chair of Houses on the Moon theater company.

In the episode we talk about the power of listening to get to the heart of a story, recognising good, and how to tell the story of the story.

Learn more about Jane here.

And explore the world of The Village of Vale more here.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep10 - Stories for Inclusion - Angel Bellon (Paramount) S2 Ep10 - Stories for Inclusion - Angel Bellon (Paramount) Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:39:50 GMT 44:39 8e54f08d-645f-4f21-a7ef-53ae87f4846a false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep10---Stories-for-Inclusion---Angel-Bellon-Paramount-e21b07f 653a992bc0135400126e8507 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 10 In this episode, Susan and Simon speak with Angel Bellon. Angel is a Senior Director of Insights & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount, and various bios describe him as hybrid strategist and cultural anthropologist. We talk about the importance of stories for marginalised communities and the dangers of taking a broad-strokes approach to people's experiences.

Please note - all opinions in this episode are those of Angel Bellon, and not Paramount.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode, Susan and Simon speak with Angel Bellon. Angel is a Senior Director of Insights & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount, and various bios describe him as hybrid strategist and cultural anthropologist. We talk about the importance of stories for marginalised communities and the dangers of taking a broad-strokes approach to people's experiences.

Please note - all opinions in this episode are those of Angel Bellon, and not Paramount.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep9 - For the love of language - Roy Peter Clark (Author/Poynter Institute) S2 Ep9 - For the love of language - Roy Peter Clark (Author/Poynter Institute) Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:14:11 GMT 1:15:58 16296087-7e4e-4786-8585-aebabf371746 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep9---For-the-love-of-language---Roy-Peter-Clark-AuthorPoynter-Institute-e20attv 653a992bc0135400126e8508 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 9 In this week's episode we dive into the world of language and literature with the guru (midwife?) that is Roy Peter Clark. Roy is a master in the craft of writing. He has published twenty books, including the go-to reference book for writers - Writing Tools. He has also coached all levels of writer from school age children to Pulitzer Prize winners. There are so many great ideas and stories in this episode - we hope you enjoy!

Learn more about Roy here. And grab a copy of his latest book Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing - UK and US.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this week's episode we dive into the world of language and literature with the guru (midwife?) that is Roy Peter Clark. Roy is a master in the craft of writing. He has published twenty books, including the go-to reference book for writers - Writing Tools. He has also coached all levels of writer from school age children to Pulitzer Prize winners. There are so many great ideas and stories in this episode - we hope you enjoy!

Learn more about Roy here. And grab a copy of his latest book Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing - UK and US.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep8 - Stories that sing! - Georgia Stitt (musician and founder of Maestra) S2 Ep8 - Stories that sing! - Georgia Stitt (musician and founder of Maestra) Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:17:37 GMT 50:24 ea6563fb-23ef-47ff-9412-21ef6c99f293 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep8---Stories-that-sing----Georgia-Stitt-musician-and-founder-of-Maestra-e1vj1f8 653a992bc0135400126e8509 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 8 In this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Georgia Stitt. Georgia is a composer, songwriter, musician, teacher... the list goes on. She is also the founder of an organisation called Maestra that champions women and non-binary composers working in theatre. It's a brilliant conversation about the power of music, collaboration, and getting specific in your storytelling.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

And you can learn more about Georgia here.

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]]> In this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Georgia Stitt. Georgia is a composer, songwriter, musician, teacher... the list goes on. She is also the founder of an organisation called Maestra that champions women and non-binary composers working in theatre. It's a brilliant conversation about the power of music, collaboration, and getting specific in your storytelling.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

And you can learn more about Georgia here.

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]]> S2 Ep7 - The Story State of the Union S2 Ep7 - The Story State of the Union Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:34:19 GMT 25:42 340196a2-97fd-4134-963c-90859489ae98 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep7---The-Story-State-of-the-Union-e1v0hhu 653a992bc0135400126e850a 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 7 We're taking a mid-season moment to pause and reflect on where story is at in 2023. It's fair to say that the business story world is being dominated by everyone's favorite topic: large language models/generative AI. Come, hear our thoughts!

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> We're taking a mid-season moment to pause and reflect on where story is at in 2023. It's fair to say that the business story world is being dominated by everyone's favorite topic: large language models/generative AI. Come, hear our thoughts!

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep6 - The Power of Funny - Kate Feeney (LinkedIn - Glint) S2 Ep6 - The Power of Funny - Kate Feeney (LinkedIn - Glint) Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:02:41 GMT 48:00 81c63e84-67b3-495e-b5f8-c3f87dc1e9e2 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep6---The-Power-of-Funny---Kate-Feeney-LinkedIn---Glint-e1u74lv 653a992bc0135400126e850b 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 6 On this episode of Story Conversations Susan and Simon chat with the hilarious Kate Feeney. Kate is a stand-up, a storyteller, and a people science consultant with Glint - a division of LinkedIn. We talk all things the language we use in our stories matters, holding an audience, and dealing with hecklers!

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

And you can learn more about Kate here.

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]]> On this episode of Story Conversations Susan and Simon chat with the hilarious Kate Feeney. Kate is a stand-up, a storyteller, and a people science consultant with Glint - a division of LinkedIn. We talk all things the language we use in our stories matters, holding an audience, and dealing with hecklers!

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

And you can learn more about Kate here.

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]]> S2 Ep5 -Brilliant backstories and audience attention - Saul Jaffe (storyteller and learning specialist) S2 Ep5 -Brilliant backstories and audience attention - Saul Jaffe (storyteller and learning specialist) Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:38:02 GMT 1:07:53 5d4a7aa6-e8f7-47eb-abf0-0dd58f02bbb8 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep5--Brilliant-backstories-and-audience-attention---Saul-Jaffe-storyteller-and-learning-specialist-e1tjjpv 653a992bc0135400126e850c 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 5 In this episode Susan and Simon talk story with professional storyteller and learning specialist Saul Jaffe. It's a fascinating, deep dive into the world of storytelling as an art. We uncover brilliant backstories, learning about removing the space between teller and audience, and the power of adaptation.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode Susan and Simon talk story with professional storyteller and learning specialist Saul Jaffe. It's a fascinating, deep dive into the world of storytelling as an art. We uncover brilliant backstories, learning about removing the space between teller and audience, and the power of adaptation.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep4 - Stories in challenging times - Rev. Micah Bucey (The Book of Tiny Prayer) S2 Ep4 - Stories in challenging times - Rev. Micah Bucey (The Book of Tiny Prayer) Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:06:05 GMT 1:09:18 25c6e736-3404-4ee6-b321-18d0b95f9e28 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep4---Stories-in-challenging-times---Rev--Micah-Bucey-The-Book-of-Tiny-Prayer-e1rp18l 653a992bc0135400126e850d 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 4 Susan and Simon talk story with the fantastic Micah Bucey. Micah is a spiritual leader in New York City. He shares his stories of growing up with his faith and living life as part of a queer community. As well as some fascinating insights into how stories work with faith, Micah shares his thoughts on how we can all work through difficult times.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> Susan and Simon talk story with the fantastic Micah Bucey. Micah is a spiritual leader in New York City. He shares his stories of growing up with his faith and living life as part of a queer community. As well as some fascinating insights into how stories work with faith, Micah shares his thoughts on how we can all work through difficult times.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> S2 Ep3 - Making stories dance - Lisa Donmall-Reeve (LDR Creative) S2 Ep3 - Making stories dance - Lisa Donmall-Reeve (LDR Creative) Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:18 GMT 1:07:22 5418dc8e-f609-406a-9c85-0d62a775f891 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep3---Making-stories-dance---Lisa-Donmall-Reeve-LDR-Creative-e1r2f9u 653a992bc0135400126e850e 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 3 In this episode Susan and Simon talk to Lisa Donmall-Reeve, the creative force behind LDR Creative. Lisa shares her story taking us from her days performing on London's West End stages to her role as a film producer in Hollywood. Along the way we learn about how stories require perseverance, need a clear destination, and discovering which parts of a story your audience may want to hear.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode Susan and Simon talk to Lisa Donmall-Reeve, the creative force behind LDR Creative. Lisa shares her story taking us from her days performing on London's West End stages to her role as a film producer in Hollywood. Along the way we learn about how stories require perseverance, need a clear destination, and discovering which parts of a story your audience may want to hear.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep2 - Find the fun in business stories - Jeremy Crisp (Nail) S2 Ep2 - Find the fun in business stories - Jeremy Crisp (Nail) Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:08:49 GMT 54:22 0e5b2e42-472e-4881-8208-193562c3964a false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep2---Find-the-fun-in-business-stories---Jeremy-Crisp-Nail-e1qc6mg 653a992bc0135400126e850f 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 2 In this episode Susan and Simon talk to Jeremy Crisp, managing partner at Nail. He shares highlights of his career and explores everything from embracing growth to A.I. His story is marked by stories of fun and it's this playful outlook that has seen his career span both client and agency side.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode Susan and Simon talk to Jeremy Crisp, managing partner at Nail. He shares highlights of his career and explores everything from embracing growth to A.I. His story is marked by stories of fun and it's this playful outlook that has seen his career span both client and agency side.


Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 Ep1 - Sportscast storytelling - Jon Chelesnik (Sportscasters Talent Agency of America) S2 Ep1 - Sportscast storytelling - Jon Chelesnik (Sportscasters Talent Agency of America) Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:13:59 GMT 52:01 048c9dfc-347d-44f0-bc56-4bb5a859225f false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/S2-Ep1---Sportscast-storytelling---Jon-Chelesnik-Sportscasters-Talent-Agency-of-America-e1pmb9h 653a992bc0135400126e8510 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 2 1 It's season two!


In the first episode of our second season, Susan and Simon talk to Jon Chelesnik. We discover the world of sportscasting. Telling the story of a game in realtime, whether that's to picture or purely with sound. Jon shares his thoughts on what makes a great sports storyteller and the discussion covers a wide range of topics. From using the language of your listener to bringing your personality to the fore.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> It's season two!


In the first episode of our second season, Susan and Simon talk to Jon Chelesnik. We discover the world of sportscasting. Telling the story of a game in realtime, whether that's to picture or purely with sound. Jon shares his thoughts on what makes a great sports storyteller and the discussion covers a wide range of topics. From using the language of your listener to bringing your personality to the fore.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Epilogue - All the story stuff we've learned from season one]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:01:39 GMT 38:12 708154be-80eb-4844-ad19-952d1d7ad4e7 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Epilogue---All-the-story-stuff-weve-learned-from-season-one-e1ldp4i 653a992bc0135400126e8511 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 13 In this episode Susan and Simon wrap up the first season and look forward to season two of Story Conversations.

Don't forget to visit the website Story Conversations.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this episode Susan and Simon wrap up the first season and look forward to season two of Story Conversations.

Don't forget to visit the website Story Conversations.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> Ep 12 - The sound of stories - Phil Galdston (award winning songwriter) Ep 12 - The sound of stories - Phil Galdston (award winning songwriter) Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:09:28 GMT 1:09:48 e5af400a-936d-499e-831e-7214b694b7dc false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-12---The-sound-of-stories---Phil-Galdston-award-winning-songwriter-e1ksgkv 653a992bc0135400126e8512 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 12 We're back! After brief delay due to COVID, we're here again for another story conversation.

In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to the amazing Phil Galdston. Phil is the writer behind hundreds of hit songs, including the fantastic Save the Best For Last, made popular by Vanessa Williams. As well as his many Grammy nominations and award wins, Phil is also a lecturer at NYU. In this conversation we explore how stories are told through sound and how combining a message with music can make it more memorable.

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]]> We're back! After brief delay due to COVID, we're here again for another story conversation.

In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to the amazing Phil Galdston. Phil is the writer behind hundreds of hit songs, including the fantastic Save the Best For Last, made popular by Vanessa Williams. As well as his many Grammy nominations and award wins, Phil is also a lecturer at NYU. In this conversation we explore how stories are told through sound and how combining a message with music can make it more memorable.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep 11 - Stories to find common ground - Diane Hessan (C Space / Boston Globe) Ep 11 - Stories to find common ground - Diane Hessan (C Space / Boston Globe) Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:30:18 GMT 1:03:25 b3c6f5e7-7f4e-4c7a-8ac8-ceadeb71884d false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-11---Stories-to-find-common-ground---Diane-Hessan-C-Space--Boston-Globe-e1jkd2a 653a992bc0135400126e8513 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 11 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Diane Hessan, entrepreneur and journalist. Diane is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator in market research. She is also an expert on the American voter. Since 2016, she has been studying the US electorate. Her work looks at the way people vote and why, and this has resulted in the book, Our Common Ground: Insights from Four Years of Listening to American Voters. This episode explores the impact of stories in this work and in her ground-breaking work as an entrepreneur in the world of online communities.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Diane Hessan, entrepreneur and journalist. Diane is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator in market research. She is also an expert on the American voter. Since 2016, she has been studying the US electorate. Her work looks at the way people vote and why, and this has resulted in the book, Our Common Ground: Insights from Four Years of Listening to American Voters. This episode explores the impact of stories in this work and in her ground-breaking work as an entrepreneur in the world of online communities.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep 10 - Stories from a Mad Scientist - Peter Lenz (Near) Ep 10 - Stories from a Mad Scientist - Peter Lenz (Near) Wed, 25 May 2022 07:25:42 GMT 59:46 0d9f77b4-8bdb-4c1b-a2e1-86431e5541e3 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-10---Stories-from-a-Mad-Scientist---Peter-Lenz-Near-e1j0mtf 653a992bc0135400126e8514 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 10 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Peter Lenz, VP of Data Science at Near. Peter has had a varied career with stories at their center. From his job as an Explainer at New York Hall of Science through to his work in big social science. Peter has a fascinating way of explaining the world and knows how important stories are in creating understanding.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Peter Lenz, VP of Data Science at Near. Peter has had a varied career with stories at their center. From his job as an Explainer at New York Hall of Science through to his work in big social science. Peter has a fascinating way of explaining the world and knows how important stories are in creating understanding.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> Ep 9 - Sharing stories across generations and cultures - Dave McCaughan (AI Agency) Ep 9 - Sharing stories across generations and cultures - Dave McCaughan (AI Agency) Thu, 05 May 2022 08:10:50 GMT 59:58 2546eb80-87ba-4652-8f95-d06cdc23cea4 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-9---Sharing-stories-across-generations-and-cultures---Dave-McCaughan-AI-Agency-e1i3qg6 653a992bc0135400126e8515 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 9 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Dave McCaughan, keynote speaker and Chief Strategy Officer for AI Agency. Dave shares his vast knowledge of storytelling from his first jobs in Australian public libraries to later roles as a Creative Planner fro McCann. We hear about how stories can shift depending on the audience, the importance of allegory, and why brushing your teeth takes longer than you think!

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Dave McCaughan, keynote speaker and Chief Strategy Officer for AI Agency. Dave shares his vast knowledge of storytelling from his first jobs in Australian public libraries to later roles as a Creative Planner fro McCann. We hear about how stories can shift depending on the audience, the importance of allegory, and why brushing your teeth takes longer than you think!

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> Ep 8 - Stories of advocacy - Will Nolan (Real Chemistry) Ep 8 - Stories of advocacy - Will Nolan (Real Chemistry) Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:56:56 GMT 1:02:05 37086a5c-d27d-4921-bbe0-15cfcc50777c false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-8---Stories-of-advocacy---Will-Nolan-Real-Chemistry-e1hdqfl 653a992bc0135400126e8516 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 8 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Will Nolan, Group Director, Advocacy Relations at Real Chemistry. Will shares his experiences of putting story at the heart of his career as a professional communicator and as an entertainer. It's a great conversation about how stories can give customers a voice, glavanize a community, and change people's minds.

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Will Nolan, Group Director, Advocacy Relations at Real Chemistry. Will shares his experiences of putting story at the heart of his career as a professional communicator and as an entertainer. It's a great conversation about how stories can give customers a voice, glavanize a community, and change people's minds.

Story Conversations is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> Ep 7 - The stories marketers sell - Audrey Lartey (LinkedIn) Ep 7 - The stories marketers sell - Audrey Lartey (LinkedIn) Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:53:58 GMT 47:15 d1cc0bef-94ed-438f-9042-344c2c392141 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-7---The-stories-marketers-sell---Audrey-Lartey-LinkedIn-e1gq42o 653a992bc0135400126e8517 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 7 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Audrey Lartey, Head of Strategic Account Marketing at LinkedIn. Audrey has a had an interesting route into the world of marketing and she shares with us how her heritage helped her discover a world of storytelling. And she explores how this has impacted the way tells stories in her work across sales and marketing to engage customers both internally and externally.

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Audrey Lartey, Head of Strategic Account Marketing at LinkedIn. Audrey has a had an interesting route into the world of marketing and she shares with us how her heritage helped her discover a world of storytelling. And she explores how this has impacted the way tells stories in her work across sales and marketing to engage customers both internally and externally.

Story Conversation is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 6 - Telling true stories in engaging ways - Peter Tarshis (A&E Networks)]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:39:01 GMT 49:51 5a56d2bf-4d86-456f-8fc9-12d150ff64c2 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-6---Telling-true-stories-in-engaging-ways---Peter-Tarshis-AE-Networks-e1g4bk7 653a992bc0135400126e8518 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 6 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to Peter Tarshis Executive Producer A&E Networks. We're talking all things True Crime! How can you tell a story that hasn't finished? What makes factual storytelling so interesting? And how can you apply the practices to your business?

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]]> Ep 5 - Telling the story of everyday objects - ft. Sal Basile (author of COOL! The History of Air Conditioning in America) Ep 5 - Telling the story of everyday objects - ft. Sal Basile (author of COOL! The History of Air Conditioning in America) Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT 37:30 be7092cc-4a00-4cf3-a96b-d32c398a4cf1 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-5---Telling-the-story-of-everyday-objects---ft--Sal-Basile-author-of-COOL--The-History-of-Air-Conditioning-in-America-e1fdogi 653a992bc0135400126e8519 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 5 In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to author Sal Basile. Sal has worn many hats across his career. Amongst them is his role as the author of COOL!  The History of Air Conditioning in America. Who knew AirCon could be so interesting!

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]]> In this week's episode Susan and Simon talk to author Sal Basile. Sal has worn many hats across his career. Amongst them is his role as the author of COOL!  The History of Air Conditioning in America. Who knew AirCon could be so interesting!

Story Conversation is produced by Iambic Creative and Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 4 - Stories to help brands think differently - ft. Vincent Bragg & Joe Nickson (ConCreates)]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT 45:42 d4850080-780d-49b2-ae3f-438711b16e1e false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-4---Stories-to-help-brands-think-differently---ft--Vincent-Bragg--Joe-Nickson-ConCreates-e1eo4ib 653a992bc0135400126e851a 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 4 In this episode, Susan and Simon are joined by Vincent Bragg & Joe Nickson founders of creative agency ConCreates. Vincent and Joe came up with the idea for their agency while they were both serving prison sentences in the US. Following their release, they founded their business to help brands think differently about creative work. Stories are at the heart of that work and their own story is both fascinating and inspiring.

You can learn more about their agency here.

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You can learn more about their agency here.

Story Conversations is produced by the teams at Griffin + Skeggs Collaborative and Iambic Creative.

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]]> Ep 3 - Learning and leadership narratives - ft. Jeremy Sturt (Just Add Water) Ep 3 - Learning and leadership narratives - ft. Jeremy Sturt (Just Add Water) Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT 56:29 91e0d491-83ee-406e-a6c0-c28ee9f95862 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-3---Learning-and-leadership-narratives---ft--Jeremy-Sturt-Just-Add-Water-e1e28a7 653a992bc0135400126e851b 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 3

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]]> Ep 2 - Answering the big data questions by exploring unusual stories - ft. Gunny Scarfo (Nonfiction Research) Ep 2 - Answering the big data questions by exploring unusual stories - ft. Gunny Scarfo (Nonfiction Research) Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT 55:18 eedaceb7-9ee0-4172-b3f6-bf7c123f9fe3 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-2---Answering-the-big-data-questions-by-exploring-unusual-stories---ft--Gunny-Scarfo-Nonfiction-Research-e1d8nan 653a992bc0135400126e851c 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 2

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]]> Ep 1 - Using stories to understand the past and the present - ft. Dr. Mary Fissell (Johns Hopkins University) Ep 1 - Using stories to understand the past and the present - ft. Dr. Mary Fissell (Johns Hopkins University) Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT 43:48 2a5b437b-27ca-4394-9abd-3242b46550a0 false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Ep-1---Using-stories-to-understand-the-past-and-the-present---ft--Dr--Mary-Fissell-Johns-Hopkins-University-e1cofcd 653a992bc0135400126e851d 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1 1 Susan and Simon are joined by Dr. Mary Fissell - PhD Professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland in the US. Mary researches and teaches on the History of Medicine, specifically the social history. She digs into stories from the past to understand how we lived and the implications for how we live now. A highlight is where she shares the real story of sex education before there was sex education. But she leads a double life. As a metal artist she uses her art to share different stories covering a wide range of topics.

Join us to hear Mary's stories and learn how you can unpack the lessons she shares to benefit your business.

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]]> Susan and Simon are joined by Dr. Mary Fissell - PhD Professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland in the US. Mary researches and teaches on the History of Medicine, specifically the social history. She digs into stories from the past to understand how we lived and the implications for how we live now. A highlight is where she shares the real story of sex education before there was sex education. But she leads a double life. As a metal artist she uses her art to share different stories covering a wide range of topics.

Join us to hear Mary's stories and learn how you can unpack the lessons she shares to benefit your business.

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]]> Welcome to Story Conversations Welcome to Story Conversations Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT 16:54 24df68ad-abed-4e7c-a131-c373b17fcace false https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-conversations/episodes/Welcome-to-Story-Conversations-e1cbmaf 653a992bc0135400126e851e 653a9922238f61001237d09b full 1

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