The Dublin Story Slam Podcast

Dec 22 2023 2.7k
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The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is a collection of short personal and true stories recorded at our monthly open mic competitive storytelling night in Dublin. Each month ordinary Dubliners get up and share extraordinary stories inspired by a different theme each night and battle it out for a place in our Grand Slam final. Big & small, funny & sad, inspiring and compelling, we choose the best stories for our Podcast that will lift your heart and hopefully bring a smile to your day.
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Christmas

Dec 22 2023 31 mins  
It's Christmas time so it's only right to share 3 stories that capture some of that festive magic but with a distinctly Dublin twist. From how an entire community rallied around a family after disaster strikes to how an entire hospital rallies around one of it's Nurses when disaster strikes her family back home. Finally we'll have a story about a festive farewell to a loved one, wi

Strangers

Nov 13 2023 26 mins  
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories connected by the theme of Strangers. Recorded live onstage at our monthly Story Slam's in Dublin's Sugar Club, this episode features stories how a stranger from Galway helped absolve Patrick Plant from a mortal sin in India, how a Canadian & an American helped Roisin McGuinness overcome a crippling fear in Sout

PRIDE

Jun 23 2023 26 mins  
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we're sharing personal true stories from three of our LGBTQ+ friends who shared these gorgeous stories live onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. From making a romantic move for the very first time, to finally coming out to your family, to a Nation turning out for change one historic day, these are powerful, compelling tales that we're

Control

Jan 25 2023 34 mins  
The Dublin Story Slam is an open mic competitive storytelling night. Every month we invite audience members to pop their name into the hat. If picked they get up and share true personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. The winner of each Story Slam is invited back to take part in the annual Grand Slam Championship. In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam, we bring

The Dublin Story Grand Slam_Precious_Part 2

Dec 24 2022 43 mins  
I'm Part 2 of The Dublin Story Grand Slam we return to The Abbey Theatre to hear personal true stories from Ayesha Syedah, Kieran Casey & Mairead Murphy. Congratulations to all our wonderful storytellers and for more info on upcoming shows, please visit thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dublin Story Grand Slam - Precious_Part 1

Dec 22 2022 51 mins  
This particular episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast has been three years in the making. Featuring the first half of The Dublin Story Grand Slam recorded live onstage at The Abbey Theatre. The theme was Precious and in this episode, join host Colm O'Regan as he introduces 4 amazing storytellers all telling true personal stories inspired by the theme, Precious. We don't include

Family

Sep 23 2022 33 mins  
Recorded live onstage at Dublin's Sugar Club, we bring you three personal true stories from The Dublin Story Slam all inspired by the theme Family. Featuring funny heartwarming and compelling stories about a car crash bringing a family together, what it's like to be a triplet with a twin and finally a quest to be reunited with family 80 years in the making. Storytellers include Mai

Holidays

Aug 13 2022 38 mins  
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we're bringing you four personal true stories inspired by the theme, Holidays. From unforgettable family getaways, to being swept off your feet, jellyfish & sea urchin infested waters to one hell of a nightmare trip home. Featuring storytellers, Jonny Blayney, Sofi Musleh, Shane Comer & Mary Kilduff. For more info on how you can shar

Blessings & Curses

May 12 2022 28 mins  
In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Blessings & Curses. From sewer angels to cursed plays to an accordion that refuses to let go, if you're looking for a heart warming laugh. Huge thanks to our storytellers Mary Kilduff, Aoife Nally & Sharon Mannion. For more info on how to tell a story with The Dublin Story Slam, visit

Don't go there

Mar 04 2022 32 mins  
In each episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast we bring you three personal true stories recorded at our open mic storytelling night, right here in Dublin. In this episode, a reluctant hiker is dragged up a massive mountain, an inexperienced rower takes on an epic ocean and a woman is confronted by a chapter from her past that's more terrifying than both. Featuring true personal s