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About

WELCOME TO STORY JAM! We offer entertaining personal stories and original songs written for each story. Each episode presents one story and its accompanying custom song. At Story Jam, we believe stories are powerful enough to change lives and influence people to develop compassion and connection. We aim to inspire our audience through the sharing of diverse voices. The Story Jam podcast is lovingly produced in Chicago by Story Jam creator/producer Stephanie Rogers and music director/engineer Danny Shaffer. If you'd like to become a supporter or a sponsor of the Story Jam podcast or our live show, please visit us at storyjamshow.com. You can attend a show or join our classes and trainings by visiting the website. Thank you for listening!

Episodes

  • Superhero

    In this episode of STORY JAM, guest Binkey Tolefree shares a story about wanting superheroes who resemble him. The episode also features a song by singer songwriter Devin Thompson.

  • Pause The Menopause!

    Carmenita Peoples shares a humorous story about her experience as a woman. After the story, singer-songwriter Xoe Wise performs an improvised song.

  • E Pluribus Unum

    David Barish tells a story about his heritage on this episode of STORY JAM. Singer-songwriter Xoe Wise performs an improvisation song.

  • Let Our Love Rise

    This episode of STORY JAM features a true narrative by Margaret Burk, alongside an original song "Let Our Love Rise" performed by The Story Jam Band, with music and lyrics by Stephanie Rogers. Margaret Burk is noted as an activist, produce…

  • Running Out of Time

    This episode of STORY JAM features a story by journalist and author Tracy Baim, followed by the song "Running Out of Time" by show producer Stephanie Rogers.