West Chester Story Slam

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our September Story Slam was themed RISK! We heard stories about risky behavior and had a stellar night. In the end, Tom Bottiger was our winner. Tom has earned a slot in our Grand Slam, which will be held on Tuesday, November 1st at the Chester County Historical Society. Let’s listen to Tom’s winning story. Our next story is from Terry Heyman. Terry recalled her brother’s risky behavior - and how it didn’t end well. Our last story comes from Shawn Proctor. What boys do to impress girls - something never change. Our last Story Slam of the regular season  is going to be October 11th and the theme is WTF! Seats are sold out but we may have some Standing Room tickets available. Check our website. Since you’re marking dates in your calendar, let me remind you that our Grand Slam this year is early - November 1st. Tickets for the Grand Slam will go on sale on October 12th. Well, that’s our podcast for this month! If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes - or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them kn

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our August Story Slam was themed Lost! We did hear some tales about being geographically lost, but we also heard some interesting stories with a different twist on the theme.  In the end, we had two winning stories on the night.  Our first story today was told by Diane Yannick. Diane is no stranger at our Story Slams, and she continues to tell very personal - and powerful - stories. A word of warning - this story contains very direct description of a sexual act and may be disturbing. You don’t want to listen with little ones around.  Our next story is from Jane Butler, and her story is about being lost while being at home. We’re going to end on a lighter note. Cathy Sikorski has been to the mic several times in West Chester. Here is her story about a trip to the beach that didn’t go well.  If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes - or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them know! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing! 

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our August Story Slam was themed Lost! We did hear some tales about being geographically lost, but we also heard some interesting stories with a different twist on the theme.  In the end, we had two winning stories on the night.  Our first story today was told by Diane Yannick. Diane is no stranger at our Story Slams, and she continues to tell very personal - and powerful - stories. A word of warning - this story contains very direct description of a sexual act and may be disturbing. You don’t want to listen with little ones around.  Our next story is from Jane Butler, and her story is about being lost while being at home. We’re going to end on a lighter note. Cathy Sikorski has been to the mic several times in West Chester. Here is her story about a trip to the beach that didn’t go well.  If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes - or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them know! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing! 

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our July Story Slam was themed Joy! We heard tales of rebounding from difficult situations and finding joy in our lives. I really appreciate those who stood at the mic and shared their personal tales. Dara Zuckernick won the Joy Story Slam. She took home the prized pint glass and earned a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Our next story is from Nancy Spanier. Remember, our theme this night was Joy. I really appreciate Nancy sharing her story. Let’s hear one more story, a humorous story that was definitely an audience favorite, this one from first-time storyteller Tom Bottiger. If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes - or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them know! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing!

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our July Story Slam was themed Joy! We heard tales of rebounding from difficult situations and finding joy in our lives. I really appreciate those who stood at the mic and shared their personal tales. Dara Zuckernick won the Joy Story Slam. She took home the prized pint glass and earned a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Our next story is from Nancy Spanier. Remember, our theme this night was Joy. I really appreciate Nancy sharing her story. Let’s hear one more story, a humorous story that was definitely an audience favorite, this one from first-time storyteller Tom Bottiger. If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes - or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them know! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing!

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our June Story Slam was themed Betrayal! We have all been betrayed at one time or another, and we have surely let others down in some way. Today we have  stories from our June Story Slam, and you’ll see how the word Betrayal takes many forms. Peter Cunniffe won the June Story Slam, winning the prized pint glass and earning a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Let’s hear another story from our emcee Mikey Gleason. Mike opened up the night with this humorous tale of family betrayal. We have another family story next. Dara Zuckernick shared this touching story about her tenuous relationship with her father after he remarried. We have a bonus story in today’s podcast. Veronica Redd has occasionally told stories at our events and she co-produced last year’s Center Stage event. Veronica has had a long career as an actor on stage and screen. Here she tells the story of how her first television appearance, in the classic 1970s television sitcom The Jeffersons, resonated deeply with one viewer and led to an awkward relationship. If you are a fan of the West Chester Story Slam podcast - please let your friends know, or write a review on iTunes- or next time you stop in at Levante Brewing Company, let them know! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing!

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! Our June Story Slam was themed Betrayal! We have all been betrayed at one time or another, and we have surely let others down in some way. Today we have  stories from our June Story Slam, and you’ll see how the word Betrayal takes many forms. Peter Cunniffe won the June Story Slam, winning the prized pint glass and earning a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Let’s hear another story from our emcee Mikey Gleason. Mike opened up the night with this humorous tale of family betrayal. We have another family story next. Dara Zuckernick shared this touching story about her tenuous relationship with her father after he remarried. We have a bonus story in today’s podcast. Veronica Redd has occasionally told stories at our events and she co-produced last year’s Center Stage event. Veronica has had a long career as an actor on stage and screen. Here she tells the story of how her first television appearance, in the classic 1970s television sitcom The Jeffersons, resonated deeply with one viewer and led to an awkward relationship.

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub!  In May, our storytellers went for broke! Broke was the theme of our May story slam and we heard excellent stories all around. When it was over, first-time storyteller Melinda Davis took home the prized pint glass and earned a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Now, let’s hear a story about going for broke - and ending up broke in the end. This story is from our friend Bradley Beck. Our final story is from another first-time storyteller. David Smith used to work in television, and this led to one very awkward and intimate situation.  Our podcast is produced by Carla Wilson of Wilson Media Services. Theme and sponsor music composed and performed by David Wilson. You can learn more at WilsonMediaServices.com

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub!  In May, our storytellers went for broke! Broke was the theme of our May story slam and we heard excellent stories all around. When it was over, first-time storyteller Melinda Davis took home the prized pint glass and earned a slot in our November 1st Grand Slam. Now, let’s hear a story about going for broke - and ending up broke in the end. This story is from our friend Bradley Beck. Our final story is from another first-time storyteller. David Smith used to work in television, and this led to one very awkward and intimate situation.  Our podcast is produced by Carla Wilson of Wilson Media Services. Theme and sponsor music composed and performed by David Wilson. You can learn more at WilsonMediaServices.com

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our April Story Slam was themed “Satisfaction!” And we heard some satisfying stories on the night. When it was over, Steve Clark had edged out the other storytellers for a win. Kathleen Martin returns to the mic after taking a year long break. We’re glad she is back. Here is her story on Satisfaction. Our final story is from Diane Yannick! This story has some foul language so be cautious if you are playing it with kids in the room. Here is Diane.

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s best Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our April Story Slam was themed “Satisfaction!” And we heard some satisfying stories on the night. When it was over, Steve Clark had edged out the other storytellers for a win. Kathleen Martin returns to the mic after taking a year long break. We’re glad she is back. Here is her story on Satisfaction. Our final story is from Diane Yannick! This story has some foul language so be cautious if you are playing it with kids in the room. Here is Diane.

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slampodcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our March Story Slam was themed “Panicked!” We had a fun time listening to stories about people who found themselves in some rather tense situations. Our winning storyteller for March was Cynthia Angst! The crowd loved her story reflecting on her college days. A word of warning. Cynthia curses loudly in the middle of the story! Here’s Cynthia! Harrison Snodgrass is the third member of his family to tell a story at West Chester Story Slam. Harrison kept this story short, but we were riveted with the tension that propelled us to the last line. Renee McGusty tells this tale of a mother’s worst nightmare. If you haven’t tried a Levante Craft beer yet, visit their brewpub or look for their beers on tap at your favorite pub. If you stop in the brewpub on Carter Drive, let them know you're a podcast listener! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing.

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slampodcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub! I’m Jim Breslin. Our March Story Slam was themed “Panicked!” We had a fun time listening to stories about people who found themselves in some rather tense situations. Our winning storyteller for March was Cynthia Angst! The crowd loved her story reflecting on her college days. A word of warning. Cynthia curses loudly in the middle of the story! Here’s Cynthia! Harrison Snodgrass is the third member of his family to tell a story at West Chester Story Slam. Harrison kept this story short, but we were riveted with the tension that propelled us to the last line. Renee McGusty tells this tale of a mother’s worst nightmare. If you haven’t tried a Levante Craft beer yet, visit their brewpub or look for their beers on tap at your favorite pub. If you stop in the brewpub on Carter Drive, let them know you're a podcast listener! Elevate your craft with Levante Brewing.

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub Our February West Chester Story Slam was held on a snowy night, but that didn’t hold back the “curious” crowd! Our theme was Curiosity, and we realized that while being curious is a good thing, it can lead to some awkward moments.  A first-time storyteller won the Curiosity Story Slam! Aaron Mills told a story about his son’s curiosity. Here’s Aaron’s story.  Long time fans of West Chester Story Slam know Terry Heyman. She has told some of our favorite stories through the years. Here she tells a very personal and touching story. Our final story comes from Patrick Carmody. Patrick is a former West Chester Story Slam Grand Slam winner and is known for his family tales. 

Welcome to the West Chester Story Slam podcast, sponsored by Levante Brewing Company, West Chester’s new Brewpub Our February West Chester Story Slam was held on a snowy night, but that didn’t hold back the “curious” crowd! Our theme was Curiosity, and we realized that while being curious is a good thing, it can lead to some awkward moments.  A first-time storyteller won the Curiosity Story Slam! Aaron Mills told a story about his son’s curiosity. Here’s Aaron’s story.  Long time fans of West Chester Story Slam know Terry Heyman. She has told some of our favorite stories through the years. Here she tells a very personal and touching story. Our final story comes from Patrick Carmody. Patrick is a former West Chester Story Slam Grand Slam winner and is known for his family tales.