Best Storyworth Podcasts (2024)

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Streeter Family, do you have any forever gifts? 31:31

29d ago31:31

31:31

In this very special Father's Day episode, Krista sits down the with entire Streeter family: David and Ginny, plus their kids Libby, Reuben, Kaylee, and Connor. Each kid reads their favorite passage from their dad's Storyworth book and shares stories about what it was like growing up with David for a dad.…

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Jim, have you ever hopped a freight train? 22:39

1M ago22:39

22:39

This week, Krista meets James Allen and his wife Nancy, who spent the mid-70s to early 80s pursuing an unusual hobby: train hopping. In 1974, Jim spotted a freight train full of wide-open, empty box cars and wondered if he might be able to sneak inside for an afternoon joy ride. Fast forward a few years, and train hopping was his favorite mode of t…

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Frances, what did you learn from your mother? 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

In honor of Mother's Day, Krista sits down with Frances Chow, whose mother married into a polyamorous family in 1940s China. Frances explains the complex family dynamics and high expectations her mother learned to navigate, the political turmoil that forced her parents to flee to Hong Kong, and the opportunity that eventually brought Frances to the…

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Hey Michael, what's your go-to story? 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

This week, Krista sits down with Michael Carvalho, who spent seven years as a police officer and detective in El Paso, Texas. He has a lot of great and wild stories from his time on the force. But his favorite story doesn't involve a criminal. Just a lost husband who managed to find his way home.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Hey Myrna, is there anything your parents forgot to mention? 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

This week, author Myrna Bell reflects on her family's hidden past and the impact it had on two generations of her family. Myrna's story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the lingering questions that arise from untold truths. Then, Krista chats with Myrna about what it was like growing up in a secretive family, and the ways she's h…

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Donna, what was the Greatest Generation? 10:54

3M ago10:54

10:54

In this episode of the Storyworth Podcast, Krista talks with Donna Katz about her inspiring grandmother Sadie and the sacrifices she made to support her son through law school. Donna shares how Sadie's determination continue to inspire her family and others.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Steven, what was your grandpa like? 10:47

4M ago10:47

10:47

This week, Krista is joined by Steven Steinberg, who reads a touching letter written by his Grandpa Jake more than 40 years ago, just after the birth of Steve's son Michael. Steven shares stories about his resilient and imaginative grandpa, showcasing the enduring love Jake had for his family.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Jill, have you ever felt alone? 11:16

4M ago11:16

11:16

This week, we reconnect with Jill Summerhayes, who shares a story about an unlikely friend she made while working as a governess in Stockholm, Sweden. But the real twist came about sixty years later, when Jill discovered the truth about her mystery friend. You'll never guess who took Jill to dinner.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Laura, have you ever lived through a hurricane? 13:30

5M ago13:30

13:30

Today, we dive into the thrilling and sometimes terrifying experience of growing up in Baton Rouge during hurricane season. Laura Hodge takes us back to the 1960s, when hurricanes provided the perfect excuse to skip school for a week and play cards by candlelight.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Walt, have you ever fallen in love at first sight? 18:54

5M ago18:54

18:54

In honor of Valentine's Day, we share a story of love at first sight. From the moment Walt laid eyes on Pam, he knew she was the one for him. It only took another four months to work up the courage to say hello. But forty-two years later, their partnership is stronger than ever -- and a testament to the power of taking chances and letting love lead…

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Joan, who did you go to prom with? 11:52

6M ago11:52

11:52

In this episode of the Storyworth podcast, writer Joan Maxwell shares the hilarious and somewhat traumatic events surrounding her senior prom -- and the plan her family hatched to save the day. Then, Krista chats with Joan about high school in the 60s and how the rest of prom night turned out.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Bryan, have you ever pulled a prank? 18:59

6M ago18:59

18:59

In this episode of the Storyworth podcast, an author tells us about his family of pranksters, and what it was like growing up together in rural Pennsylvania. Then he tells us about an epic prank gone wrong, and a narrow escape that kept him on his toes for the rest of the summer. Finally, Krista interviews our author, and finds out what he's been u…

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Melissa, what’s a favorite holiday memory? 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

In this episode of the Storyworth podcast, we share a nostalgic story about the first time our author ever saved up enough money to buy a Christmas present for her parents. The story, read by Sarah O'Dwyer, celebrates the joy of Christmas in Australia, where it's a warm summer holiday perfect for swimming and outdoor picnics. After hearing this hea…

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Suzi, what's the best Christmas gift you ever gave? 14:44

7M ago14:44

14:44

In this heartwarming episode of the Story Worth Podcast, host Krista Baum introduces us to Susie Bevan, a writer and illustrator who shares a touching story about the best Christmas gift she ever gave her dad. Susie's dad, a talented poet, had always dreamed of having his work published in the Saturday Evening Post. Despite numerous rejection slips…

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Barbara, who was your first best friend? 27:15

8M ago27:15

27:15

In our Thanksgiving episode, the author shares a touching story about a lifelong friendship that she is endlessly grateful for. She introduces us to Dolores Marie Hickey, who came into her life when she most needed a friend. The two were instantly bonded, and remained close for the next forty years.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Carol, do you have any love letters? 28:55

8M ago28:55

28:55

In honor of Veteran's Day, we're sharing a collection of love letters written between newlyweds during World War II.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Father's Day Special 2023 35:45

1y ago35:45

35:45

It’s Father’s Day! We’re sharing some less-conventional stories this time around– stories that go a little deeper than usual, and explore the man behind the incredibly important role of “dad.” Get started with Storyworth here! Check out photos and more details for this episode here! Submit your stories for podcast consideration here! Follow Storywo…

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Mother's Day Special 2023 29:59

1y ago29:59

29:59

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with three beautiful stories read by their authors, from the joy of becoming a grandparent to ushering a beloved mother into their final years. We love you, moms! A note: this episode contains mentions of suicide. Get started with Storyworth here! Check out photos and more details for this episode here! Submit your st…

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Season 2 finale: short stories 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

We’re celebrating the end of our season with stories read by their authors– tales of childhood triumph, mischief, and adventure. Get started with Storyworth here! Submit your stories for podcast consideration here! Follow Storyworth on Instagram and Facebook.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Larry, what were you like in high school? 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

As they say, the more things change, the more things stay the same, trends come and go and technology evolves, but the social hierarchy of high school is a tried-and-true standby of American life. Today’s author takes us back in time with the class of 1969. Get started with Storyworth here! Submit your stories for podcast consideration here! Follow…

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Scott, how did you ring in the new millennium? 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

19:06

What were you doing on New Year’s Eve 1999? If Y2K means anything to you, you may have been worried about what would happen at the stroke of midnight. Today’s author had bigger problems to tackle on New Year’s eve 1999, but that didn’t stop him and his friends from making it a wild night to remember. Get started with Storyworth here! Submit your st…

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Sandy, how did you discover your new family? 22:49

1+ y ago22:49

22:49

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Don, what was becoming a parent like? 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

Every parent remembers the day of the positive pregnancy test, right? The excitement, the nervousness, the dreaming and the planning that goes into the arrival of a new addition to the family. It’s hard to imagine things going wrong– until they do. Get started with Storyworth here! Submit your stories for podcast consideration here! Follow Storywor…

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Jill, what was your most awkward date like? 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

Dating sites can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for those taking a chance on love later in life. Our story this week centers around one woman’s journey to find a new companion after a decades-long marriage. Get started with Storyworth here! Check out photos and more details for this episode here! Submit your stories for podcast consider…

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Dave, did you ever get in trouble at school? 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

20:49

This week’s story may sound all-too-familiar if you’ve ever attended a Catholic school… elementary-school pranksters vs. strict and stern nuns. It’s not just something that happens in the movies! Dave Conover shares his memories of getting in trouble at school. Get started with Storyworth here! Check out photos and more details for this episode her…

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Donna, how did you fix your storytelling problem? 17:12

1+ y ago17:12

17:12

If you’ve been in a relationship with someone for a long time– whether that be romantic, platonic, or familial, you’ve likely heard that person’s stories over… and over… and over again. Donna Guthrie, today’s author, is here along with her husband to share how they came up with the perfect tag-team storytelling strategy. Get started with Storyworth…

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The Storyworth Halloween Special 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Let’s get spooky! We’re celebrating Halloween with a chilling special, sharing some of our favorite stories of brushes with the unexplained, the unsettling, the eerie, and the ghostly. An episode of the Storyworth podcast, one of our beloved clients, we're so excited to share this awesome episode with the Cheer family. Check out photos and more det…

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The Halloween Special 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

Let’s get spooky! We’re celebrating Halloween with a chilling special, sharing some of our favorite stories of brushes with the unexplained, the unsettling, the eerie, and the ghostly. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here. Follow Storyworth on Instagram and F…

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The Father's Day Special 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

We’re celebrating Father’s day with an episode all about the men in the family – from tales of baseball games and grilling on the back porch, to the deep love and fear that come along with fatherhood. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here. Follow Storyworth on…

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The Mother's Day Special 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

Celebrate Mother's Day with an episode all about moms. We're featuring our favorite portraits of mothers, daughters, and families by Storyworth writers. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here. Follow Storyworth on Instagram and Facebook.…

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Season Finale: Short Stories 16:39

2+ y ago16:39

16:39

Our season one finale is a little different. On this episode, you’ll hear a medley of our favorite short stories read by the Storyworth writers themselves! Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here. Follow Storyworth on Instagram and Facebook.…

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Janine, how has your life turned out differently than you imagined? 23:08

2+ y ago23:08

23:08

Today’s story is a personal one: one woman’s journey through the ups and downs of single motherhood. Janine Riley, the author of today’s story, and her two sons are here to share their memories of the boys’ childhood and Janine’s life as a single working mother. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing yo…

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Sam, what’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you? 20:06

2+ y ago20:06

20:06

A routine business trip abroad took a dangerous turn in Russian airspace for Storyworth writer Sam Duran. He shares with us the details of this unnerving experience and how it inspired him to view his life from a new perspective. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storywor…

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Jean, what was life like on the ranch? 18:53

2+ y ago18:53

18:53

The end of WWII brought unexpected consequences for Storyworth writer Jean Troy's family. Jean describes how they navigated the post-war housing crisis in Los Angeles, California. Then, Jean and her two siblings reminisce about this memorable time in their lives, and how their parents steered the family through it. Check out photos and more details…

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GROUNDHOG DAY: The Billy Murray Cult Classic with The GenXGrownUp Podcast 1:00:09

2+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In 1993, weatherman Phil Conners was sent on assignment to a small town in Pennsylvania. It was the fourth consecutive year that he and his crew were to report on whether or not a local celebrity would see his shadow. That’s right, in this episode, the GenXGrownUp podcast is celebrating with the classic Bill Murray comedy, Groundhog Day! Website » …

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Mary, what’s the most selfless thing you’ve ever done? 24:53

2+ y ago24:53

24:53

In 1968, amid the Vietnam conflict, Storyworth writer Mary Holloway discovered she was pregnant. She shares with us the dramatic decision she made to release her firstborn for adoption, and her decades-long journey towards closure. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyw…

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Bob, what is the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you? 16:56

2+ y ago16:56

16:56

Today’s story has everything you’d find in a classic crime novel. Vehicles set ablaze, murder weapons recovered from unlikely places, and conflicting testimonies ALL characterize Storyworth writer, Bob Sherwood’s, pulse-pounding experience as the key witness in a small-town murder trial. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You …

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Charlotte, what is the bravest thing you’ve ever done? 16:10

2+ y ago16:10

16:10

Today’s story is every mother’s worst nightmare: being stranded in the woods with three young children at sundown and with no food, no tools and no shelter. Storyworth writer Charlotte Edgar shares how she made it through. Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here…

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Carol, what was it like the first time you fell in love? 16:41

2+ y ago16:41

16:41

Storyworth writer, Carol Short, shares the tale of her first kiss at a Junior Red Cross training turned boisterous house party, with all the thrill and awkwardness of a tween “in love.” Check out photos and more details for this episode here! You can get started writing your own life stories with Storyworth here. Follow Storyworth on Instagram and …

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CHRISTMAS: TV Show Specials with The GenXGrownUp Podcast 55:10

2+ y ago55:10

55:10

This episode of Cheer, Evergreen is pleased to feature the GenXGrownUp podcast. You have to grow older, but you don't have to grow up... Hear from Generation X'ers who spent their childhood immersed in the music, movies, games, and pop culture of the 70s, 80s, & 90s, and all that stuff shaped who they are today as adults. GenXGrownUp looks at yeste…

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Introducing: The Storyworth Podcast 1:48

2+ y ago1:48

1:48

Since 2013, Storyworth has helped people write their life stories— the big stories and the small ones. On this podcast, our real-life writers volunteered to share their stories publicly...with you. The StoryWorth Podcast, coming this fall.By Storyworth, Inc.

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Hallowe'en, a Poem 3:50

2+ y ago3:50

3:50

On this Halloween episode of Cheer, Michael DeAloia, CEO of Evergreen Podcasts, performs the poem Hallowe’en by Joel Benton. We wish you a fun and spooky Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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Valentine's Day: Weddings Unveiled Proposals 21:48

3+ y ago21:48

21:48

Leah Longbrake, the producer and host of Weddings Unveiled, has interviewed real brides and couples about their journey to the big day. Their story of course starts with the proposal! In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are a few of those romantic personal experiences of how they said ‘I Do!’. Click on the Real Bride or Couple to Hear Their Full Stor…

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Evergreen Podcasts presents The Katz Walk 2:02

3+ y ago2:02

2:02

Evergreen Podcasts is excited to introduce The Katz Walk. Hollywood fashion expert, VIP personal shopper and commentator Joseph "Joe" Katz brings you in-depth interviews with celebrities and influencers about their style and personal experiences. He also shares the best beauty and lifestyle tips and tricks to help you look and feel your best. Avail…

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Christmas: Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

Author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien has long been lauded for his imagination. His own children were especially blessed by this gift each Christmas when their father would write them letters seemingly signed by "Father Christmas." With charming sketches and hilarious tales of Christmas-preparations-gone-wrong, thes…

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Thanksgiving: The Tasty Apron 11:27

3+ y ago11:27

11:27

Thanksgiving is upon us, and in a time when many people jump straight from Halloween to Christmas, Evergreen is still celebrating Thanksgiving in style. In this episode of Cheer, it’s our favorite cooking show, “The Tasty Apron.” In this episode, Mama Gazpacho is making us one of her favorite Thanksgiving Recipes, Peeping Mushroom Pasta. Learn more…

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Halloween: The Haunting of Franklin Castle 14:43

3+ y ago14:43

14:43

It’s Ohio’s most haunted house… and Producers-turned-Paranormal Investigators, Julie Fink and Brigid Coyne, decide to pack up some audio equipment and capture what lingers within the boarded up castle walls. What starts out as a fun idea for a Halloween podcast, turns into a ghost hunter's worst nightmare. Disclaimer: No Producers were harmed in th…

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Halloween: She's My Witch 4:19

3+ y ago4:19

4:19

For this episode of Cheer, Producer Hannah Leach was on a search to do a spooky cover song, but wanted to find something she'd never heard before – she was happy to find a bone-chilling banger in "She's My Witch" by Kip Tyler. This is her spooky, sultry take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Halloween: The Black Velvet Ribbon 6:24

3+ y ago6:24

6:24

A dark short story that has been told for centuries, “The Black Velvet Ribbon,” is a tale of love, obsession, deceit, and mystery. This Halloween, gather around the campfire to hear Assistant Producer Declan Rohrs’ dramatic reading of Laura Freeman’s “The Black Velvet Ribbon.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Introducing: Escape Room (A Special Production From GenXGrownUp) 1:18

3+ y ago1:18

1:18

Premiering October 27 and running throughout Halloween week, GenXGrownUp presents, “Escape Room.” After being invited to attend and try out the pre-opening of an elaborate new Generation X-themed escape room experience, George, Mo, Jon, & Rachel find themselves involved in something much more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Will they make…

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