Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by storytelling maven Margaret Burk. Margaret has been a leader in the Chicago storytelling community for decades. She is an activist, producer, and actor. After the story, we'll hear a song by producer Stephanie Rogers and the Story Jam Band. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. CREDITS:Podcast Produced by: Stephanie RogersAudio Mix/Music Production: Danny ...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by David Barish, a fabulously popular storyteller by night and, by day, he's a lawyer. David has been telling stories since the day his mother came home, looked around and asked, “What happened here?” Since then he has abandoned fiction and has been writing and telling personal narratives on stages around Chicago.After the story, we'll hear a very clever impromptu song which was writ...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by Chicago's own Tracy Baim. Tracy is a famous editor, author, journalist, film maker, former publisher of "The Chicago Reader."Baim founded "Windy City Times" in 1985, and she has written several books and won numerous awards.After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers and played at our live show. For more information about STORY JAM, pleas...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a duologue story by Richard Munchkin and Melissa Reaves.After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Steph Rogers and played at our live show by The Story Jam Band. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. No Celebrity by Stephanie Rogers When I look around the roomEverybody else looks like meAnd all I seeIs that I am still uniqueCause I don’t ...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a riveting story by Anne Purky, storyteller extraordinaire! Anne is a writer, storyteller, and advocate for those with disabilities.After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by Stephanie Rogers, Story Jam producer and host. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. DEAD OR ALIVE by Stephanie Rogers Are you dead or aliveIs your heart still...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a heartfelt story from our PRIDE series by Northwestern University's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement Exec and all-around fabulous teller Roderick Hawkins. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by the ever-talented Story Jam favorite, Xoe Wise. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. LILLY'S LESSONS by Xoe WiseI ...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this episode, we hear a personal story by Erica Nicole Clark followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Margaret and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MS. VALENTINE (by Liam Davis)Dear Mrs. TWelcome to Lake Forest, IllinoisIt's such a joy (she said)To have Erica in class w...

TRIGGER WARNING: THE SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS STORY IS DISTURBING. ALSO, MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES. Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this first episode of season two, we hear a personal story by Paul Teodo followed by song written for the story and a brief conversation with Paul and Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MIRACLEEverybody says ...

Story Jam is Chicago's premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we hear another story by Story Jam favorite, Archy Jamjun. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it, played at our live show. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. THAI CAT I have no impending wife No picket fence in sightLately I don’t even know Where I go at nightAll the potential we waste All the self-loathing and hateWasted negativity Feeling like it’s too lateI...

Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we're treated to an entertaining narrative by international beloved radio host Peter Sagal! After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it and played at our live show. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. PAULA Running for my lifeNot looking a wifeI thought I’d wait wait...To date againBut then she came alongSo beautiful like this songAnd sealed my fate fate(It wasn’t too late)W...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this episode, we hear a personal story by phenomenal talent Shane Hendrix. After the story, we'll hear a song written specifically for the story, then a brief conversation with Shane and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MOTHER MARGO (by S. Rogers)Mother Margo stands before the flagA copy of the gospel...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this episode, we hear a personal story by Steve Glickman followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Steve and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. SATISFIED (by Steph Rogers)I had a lovely timeCruising down the coastIn my Speedo outfit Mexicali sunsetThough it’s all a li...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers, and original songs written for each story. In our 5th episode, we feature the unstoppable Nestor Gomez. Nestor is a nationally renowned storyteller who has won countless slams, and he produces his own podcast and show, "80 Minutes Around The World: Immigration Stories."We'll hear a story from Nestor, then a sweet song written for Nestor's story, followed by a conversation with Nestor and Story Jam producer Stephan...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In our sixth episode, we hear a personal story by Kimmy F. followed by a special song written for the story and a conversation with Kimmy and Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. GRANDMA SAVES THE DAYDad’s not straight but he’ll deployAgainst the claim bisexualAnd your mama’s just annoyedWhen you sing “My Immor...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In our 4th episode, we feature Detroit teller Shannon Cason. We'll hear a story from Shannon, then a rocking song written for Shannon's story, followed by a conversation with Shannon and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. BOY SCOUTWhen I grew up in my townSpecial ops and forces were all arou...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this episode, we hear a personal story by Margaret Ghielmetti followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Margaret and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. CIAO BELLA MAN I was a foolish girl in FlorencePanting along the river after youYou were a dark and sexy ItalianWhom...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In this episode, we hear a personal story by Nestor Gomez followed by a song written for the story and a brief conversation with Nestor and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. Credits:Producer: Stephanie RogersAudio Mix/Music Production: Danny ShafferTheme music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStor...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In our second episode, we feature the delightful Josh Zagoren, followed by a psychedelic song written for the story and a brief conversation with Josh and producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. NIAGARA FALLSTaking a hit on the open roadBeta Band on the stereoA Cheech and Chong zombie apocalypseIn a Chevrolet y...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.In our third episode, we feature Chicago diva Lynne Jordan's story about racism, followed by a catchy song written for her story, and a conversation with Lynne and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. PHIL DONAHUEPhil Donahue your son’s a racistAnd I bet you didn’t even know itYou're a liberal every...

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features great storytellers and original songs written for each story.In our inaugural episode, we'll hear a funny story by Archy Jamjun, a sassy little song written for his story, and a brief conversation with Archy and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. Story Jam is based in Chicago, IL. Story Jam Studio provides online and in-person classes and workshop on the art of storytelling. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our websi...