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Matthew and Elysha Dicks
Speak Up Storytelling
Learn to tell better stories from the producers of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization. 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks partners with his wife, Elysha Dicks, to share stories recorded from years of Speak Up shows. More importantly, they offer tips, feedback, strategies, and advice on these stories, all in an effort to help you tell your best stories.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 278 ratings
I really enjoyed this podcast for a long time. Matthew has a systems approach to storytelling, and he is a great communicator. The structure of the podcast was consistent and I learned a lot from his examples and analysis. And then something happened. He became political. Something began to bleed...Read full review »
Streamfinder via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/13/22
Such a pleasure to listen to!
I really enjoyed the “Remember Your Story” episode with Thomas Krafft - such a lovely conversation to help us all remember to telling our life stories and how to remember the content when you’re on stage. Is it better to memorize it word for word or something else? Great tips!!
Mary in England via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/19/22
My dog & I love this podcast!
Found your podcast online a couple of months ago when I suddenly realized I want to finally learn about storytelling. I’m binge-listening 3 to 5 episodes a week to catch up - usually with headphones on while walking my dog. (So I’m assuming my dog is loving the podcast too...and her long walks...Read full review »
Darren C, in Canada via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/18/21
Recent Episodes
On episode #116  of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss our return to posting new episodes and our upcoming shows and workshops. August 18: Speak Up at Hill-Stead Museum (6:00 PM EST) August 20-21:...
Published 08/02/21
Published 08/02/21
On episode #115 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and special guest Thomas Krafft talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss new content on our Patreon page and upcoming shows and workshops. April 21: Humor in Storytelling (8:00 PM EST) (4 weeks) April 24: "School...
Published 04/16/21
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