Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. Our theme for the evening was GOOSEBUMPS. We heard stories about haunted houses, ghosts, and a psychotic cat who looked like Norman Bates. The evening resulted in a tie between Michael Sirianni and Rita Whitney, both of whom earned spots in our Grand Slam in November. Michael shared his story about a former bandmate with whom he lost touch. Next up is...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On September 15, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience.Our theme for the evening was TEEN SPIRIT. We heard stories about a first-ever unchaperoned road trip, a pie-eating contest, and teenage pranks pulled on a teacher. Our winning story this month came from Par Bowman, who told us about the time she channeled Eliza Doolittle of My...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On August 18th , eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience.  Our theme for the evening was BAD IDEA. We heard stories about defying death, encounters with law enforcement and wild animals, getting tattoos in questionable environments, and even one story about a guinea pig riding the family dog like a horse. In the end, our winner was...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On July 21st, our theme for the evening was ROAD TRIP. We heard stories about teenage shenanigans, traveling in beat-up clunker automobiles, and sidekicks with names like Fry, Fish, and Foot.  In the end, we had a tie! Our first winning storyteller was Steph Holmes, who shared the story of a trip that helped her find her passion and path in life.  Steph...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On June 16th, eight storytellers from York, Lancaster County, Philadelphia, Virginia, and Denver shared their stories with our audience. Our theme for the evening was PET PEEVES. We heard stories about things that get on people’s nerves, ways that people get on others’ nerves, and even a story about a pet who was constantly peeved.    In the end, Brad...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 19, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our second virtual slam. Our theme for the evening was GROWING PAINS. We heard stories about the trials and tribulations of growing up, and about learning moments inside and outside of school. In the end, first-time storyteller Rachel Palepale won with her story about lessons she...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 21st, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience through our first ever virtual slam! Our theme for the evening was MAN vs BEAST. We heard stories about encounters with wild animals, stories about family pets, and one story about facing fear - the beast within. In the end, Jason Sabol won with his story about his childhood pet,...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On February 19th, eleven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Our theme for the evening was SECOND CHANCES. We heard stories about second chances at life and love,major life events that provided a significant shift in perspective, stories about being given a chance and totally blowing it, and...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On January 21st, eleven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Our theme for the evening was BEST DAY EVER, and we had a packed house! We heard stories about childhood wonder, the true spirit of holidays spent with family, and overcoming and letting go.  In the end, we had a tie! One of our winners was...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On November 19th, the ten winners from our monthly open mic story slams returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York.  The theme for the evening was NO REGRETS. We heard stories of loved ones lost and found, and the fear and exhilaration of taking a step forward even in uncertainty. Mina Edmondson won with her story of mischief that she...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On October 15th, eleven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our October story slam was TRICK OR TREAT. We heard stories of Halloween pranks, non-Halloween pranks, ghosts, and delightful treats. In the end, our winner was Randy Parker, who won with his story about trying to scare a...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On September 17th, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our September story slam was FAMILY FEUD. We heard stories of grudges, divorces, and deaths in the family, and even one about punching a rabbi. In the end, our winner was Ted Elicker, who won with his story about the time he...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On August 20th, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our August story slam was INTO THE WILD. We heard stories of hiking, biking, and swimming in the wilderness, and stories of navigating dangerous situations in remote locations.  In the end, our winner was Ash DeVoe, who won with...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On July 16th, eleven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our July Story Slam was WORK IT OUT. We heard stories of riding out changes in the workplace, facing adversity, and perseverance. In the end, our winner was Randy Bucksner, who won with his story about the unexpected horrors -...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 19th, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our June story slam was MEMORY LANE. We heard stories of a grandmother with Alzheimer’s losing her memory, an oral history project that connected one of our storytellers with his great-grandfather, and memories of working for a...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 21st, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York.The theme for our May Story Slam was LOST AND FOUND. We heard stories of losing track of people, losing track of animals, lost items, and getting lost in the wilderness. In the end, our winner was Christina Kauffman, who won with her story about...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 16, eleven storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our April story slam was GOING THE DISTANCE. We heard stories of great physical distances traveled, geographic distances that felt hopelessly far, and two pregnancy and delivery stories.  In the end, our winner was Ty Lohr, who...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On March 19th, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. The theme for our March Story Slam was SILVER LININGS. We heard stories of falling short then seeing the light, positive takeaways from hardships and major life events, and even one story about a pie contest. In the end, our winner was Angela...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On February 19, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York.   The theme for our February story slam was BAD DATES. We heard stories of bad matches, bad behavior, and meeting the parents (sometimes way too soon).   In the end, our winner was Mina Edmondson, with her story about the life lesson she took...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On January 15th, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Our theme for the evening was RESOLUTIONS. We heard stories of people who inspire us to be better, what it takes to make a change, and why some resolutions are better left alone. In the end, our winner was Matt McDunnell, with his story about...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On November 20th, the twelve winners from our monthly open mic story slams returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York. We gathered at the beautiful Appell Center in downtown York, and our storytellers took the stage to share their stories with a full house – more than double the audience at our monthly events. Our theme for the evening...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On October 16, twelve storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York.  Our theme for the evening was SCARS. We heard stories of actual physical scars, emotional scars, and even one very recent injury that promises to be a future scar.  In the end, our winner was Kevin Reinmiller, with his story about waking up...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. In September, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Our theme for the evening was #Adulting. We heard stories about having to act like a grown-up for the first time, figuring out a career path, and learning to shop like an adult.  In the end, for our second month in a row, we had a tie. One of our...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. In August, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Our theme for the evening was Brush With Fame. We heard stories about trying to keep calm while meeting lifelong idols, family heroes, and getting recognized as a local celebrity. In the end, we had a tie. One of our winners was Eileen Joyce, with...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On July 17, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York.  Our theme for the evening was HOT MESS. We heard stories about gastrointestinal distress, school dances, demoralizing jobs, and an oven catching on fire.  Brian Spence won with his story about a day when he doubted himself.  Next up is...