Story District presents: I Did It for the Story
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIn our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director.
Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram.
This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman.
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A Man Walks into a Feminist Dance Party with Hannah Malus
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBHannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and her boyfriend attend a very special event that becomes a little more special than they imagined. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live o...
Cancer is not Contagious with Jasmine Jones
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that has the biggest impact. From She Comes First 2023: She Comes First features first-person stories told live in honor of Women’s History Month, our a...
Cancer is not Contagious
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that has the biggest impact. From She Comes First 2023: She Comes First features first-person stories told live in honor of Women’s History Month, our a...
Don't Tell Mom with Majdy Fares
February 28, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMeet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to miss. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the hos...
The Golden Bachelorette with Joani Peacock
February 13, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates the ups and downs of her new experiences, proving that it's never too late for a fresh chapter in the story of love. Spend Valentine’s With Story District! Tickets to Worst Date Ever on sale now storydistrict.org/tickets Worst Date Ever: A Valentine’s Day Contest 💔 On Feb...
How To End a Sh*tty Date with Darryl Smith
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode we catch up with, long-time storyteller Darryl Smith. Darryl shares a true story about a bad date from Story District's Worst Date Ever Contest. In this annual show, we take the sting out of dating to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Now, bad dates happen to good people and Darryl is no exception but this bad date really stinks. Get tickets to Sucker for Love 2024 at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/sucker-for-love-1 Get tickets to Worst Date Ever: A Valentine's Day C...
Wedding Crasher with Mel Harper
January 30, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBGet tickets to Sucker for Love 2024 at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/sucker-for-love-1 Get tickets to Worst Date Ever: A Valentine's Day Contest at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/worst-date-ever-a-contest In this episode you'll meet Mel Harper. Mel shares a true story as part of Sucker for Love — Story District's annual Valentine's Day tradition of showcasing true stories about the triumphs and challenges of romance and relationships. It has been so popular that it was selec...
Man of My Dreams with Shifa Quraeshi
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode you'll meet Shifa Quraeshi who tells a true story about a date set up for her by her uncle. This guy really is a true stud that her uncle thinks is just perfect for her. Dating isn't easy, but this really could turn out to be her dream man. Listen in to find out! In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storyte...
The Protection of the Church Hat with Christian Richardson
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller. Christian Richardson tells a story from his memoir “Tales of A Black Gaysha”. In this one, after a painful experience he has at church, we meet his grandmother. Listen in on a story he calls The Protection of the Church Hat. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more ab...
Christmas Wish with Derek Hills
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, we feature one of our most seasoned storytellers. Derek Hills has been telling stories for many years and worn many hats as an integral part of the Story District community. I could not think of a better story to share during Christmas. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a grea...
Love Beyond Belief with Dorothy Matlis
December 13, 2023 23:27 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller — Dorothy Matlis. We met Dorothy through our ten year relationship with Sixth & I. Sixth & I is a historic synagogue in Washington DC that hosts author talks, concerts, and community events. In this story, Dorothy shares an experience she had a part of Sixth & I's conversion program. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman ...
Surviving Top Chef with Carla Hall
November 15, 2023 18:27 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, we bring you the one and only Carla Hall, the famous celebrity chef, author, and TV personality. Join us in this episode as Carla takes us on a flavorful adventure that connects modern cuisine with her ancestral roots! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In the t...
Butter Is Life with Joe Yonan
November 15, 2023 17:09 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, Joe Yonan takes the stage! Joe is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post and author of multiple cookbooks. Joe tells a hilarious recollection of his childhood where at only 8 years old, he makes the culinary discovery of a lifetime….butter. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes...
Andy Warhol: Starmaker with Cathy Barrow
November 15, 2023 17:09 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode we feature accomplished food writer and pie maker, Cathy Barrow. Cathy shares how in her younger years, she was driven by her interest in Hollywood stars and New York socialites. So when Andy Warhol comes to dinner at her family’s home, this would be her chance to become a star! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to he...
Fake It Till You Make It with Kwame Onwuachi
November 15, 2023 17:08 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of 'I Did It for the Story', Amy introduces Kwame Onwuachi, acclaimed chef and author. Kwame shares his astounding journey from selling candy on the subways in New York City to becoming an award-winning chef. Along the way, he encounters influential figures, disappointments, and an invaluable lesson. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with ...
I Did it for the Story - Trailer
November 02, 2023 21:25 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThis trailer will give you a sneak peek at what's coming in Story District's new season of the podcast, I Did It For The Story (formerly Story District Presents). Tune in each week as Amy Saidman, your host and the director of Story District, introduces you to favorite stories told live from the Story District stage. Get ready for an amazing season of stories about winning, losing, dates gone wrong, taking risks, pushing boundaries, and so much more. Our first four episodes drop on Novembe...
ENVY with Mike Kane
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn the final episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Mike Kane rides a greyhound bus to South Carolina. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think. Mike Kane is an Emmy-award-winning producer and writer in the DC area. His work has appeared on PBS, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and more. He has been performing stories on stage for more than seven years and has performed in Story District's Top Shelf show four times. He is currently working on a solo show scheduled to open later this y...
Seven Deadly Sins: ENVY with Mike Kane
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn the final episode of our sin series, Mike Kane rides a greyhound bus to South Carolina. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think.
GREED with Ashok Ramasubramanian
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, we explore GREED in our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Temptation knocks on Ashok's door and he's left with a choice: to share or not to share? Ashok Ramasubramanian is a professor of mechanical engineering at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a GREAT story. Fo...
Seven Deadly Sins: GREED with Ashok Ramasubramanian
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this week's episode on GREED, temptation knocks on Ashok's door and he's left with a choice: to share or not to share?
GLUTTONY with Jenny Splitter
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBYou know that moment when you see yourself as other people see you and think...is that ME? Jenny Splitter brings us to the brink in this story of GLUTTONY our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Jenny Splitter is a food and science writer, as well as Story Director for TBD Immersive, a theatrical experience company based in D.C. Her writing appears in The Washington Post, Slate, New York Magazine, and her immersive collaborations for TBD include In Cabaret We Trust, Cabaret Rising and Legendar...
14: Seven Deadly Sins: GLUTTONY with Jenny Splitter
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBYou know that moment when you see yourself as other people see you and think...is that ME? Jenny Splitter brings us to the brink in this story of GLUTTONY.
WRATH with John Tong
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, John Tong takes on nature...sort of...in this story of WRATH. John Tong holds the coveted record for the most performances in Story District's Top Shelf, our annual show featuring the best stories of the year. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a GREAT story. Follow us @s...
13: Seven Deadly Sins: WRATH with John Tong
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJohn Tong takes on nature...sort of...in this story of WRATH.
12: Seven Deadly Sins: SLOTH with Phill Branch
April 18, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this story of SLOTH, Phill Branch tells about an uncomfortable encounter at a writers' retreat.
SLOTH with Phill Branch
April 18, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, Phill Branch explores SLOTH in this tale of an uncomfortable encounter at a writers' retreat. Phill Branch teaches writing at Howard University. He's a graduate of The American Film Institute and an award-winning documentary film producer. He has performed personal essays and stories across the country, and has appeared in Story District's OutSpoken, Top Shelf, and Second Tuesday shows. For more of Phill's work, visit his website: www.phillbranch.com...
LUST with Caitlin Reilly
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNext in our lineup of Seven Deadly Sins? LUST. In this episode, find out what happens to our storyteller, Caitlin Reilly, as her fantasies of a steamy love affair with her eye doctor get out of hand. Caitlin Reilly is a storyteller and journalist. She has performed in storytelling shows all over Washington DC, including Story District's Top Shelf (the best stories of the year), Sucker for Love, and Perfect Liars Club. For more about Caitlin, check out her website: https://www.caitlin-reilly...
11: Seven Deadly Sins: LUST with Caitlin Reilly
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBNext in our lineup of sins? LUST. In this episode, find out what happens to our storyteller, Caitlin Reilly, as her fantasies of a steamy love affair with her eye doctor get out of hand.
PRIDE with Joseph Price
April 04, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn the first episode in our Seven Deadly Sins-themed season, Joseph Price confronts the memory of a third-grade spelling bee debacle with a re-match, of sorts, later in life. Will he triumph? Find out in this episode on PRIDE. Joseph Price is a storyteller, playwright, and technologist. He is a teacher with Story District. He wrote and performed in e-Geaux (beta), which incorporated live audience Facebook profiles into “social media improv” that was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. ...
10: Seven Deadly Sins: PRIDE with Joseph Price
April 04, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn the first episode in our Seven Deadly Sins-themed season, Joseph Price confronts the memory of a third-grade spelling bee debacle with a re-match, of sorts, later in life. Will he triumph? Find out in this episode on PRIDE.
Pre-Season Extra with Ronald Young Jr. and Time Well Spent
March 21, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe've got a pre-season treat for you! We're guest-starring an episode of Time Well Spent, a podcast produced and hosted by SDP's very own associate producer Ronald Young, Jr. In this episode, Ronald tells a story on the Story District stage that he's hid from his parents his entire life... until now.
00: Season 2 Teaser
March 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBStory District Presents is back! And Season 2 is SINFUL. Don't miss it! Out April 4th.
Trailer - SDP Season 2 - Seven Deadly Sins
March 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBListen to the best of Story District's performances and then something more: the backstory. What gets people on stage in the first place, and what goes into crafting an unforgettable story? Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review on iTunes. Visit our website storydistrict.org and join our mailing list, and to find out about our live shows, classes, performance opportunities, custom shows,...
Bonus! Chris's Dildo Story
November 03, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBBonus story! We heard from Chris Wade in our pilot episode, Divine Intervention. We're back with another story of his, infamously and affectionately known as the dildo story. For adults only. And worry not.. this story took place before he became the family man he is today. Story District Presents is a podcast for people who love live storytelling. Listen to the best of Story District's performances over the last 20 years, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers. Follow us @storydi...
9: Bonus! Chris's Dildo Story
November 03, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBBonus story! We heard from Chris Wade in our pilot episode, Divine Intervention. We're back with another story of his, infamously and affectionately known as the dildo story. For adults only. And worry not.. this story took place before he became the family man he is today.
8: Bonus! Cara's Breakup Story
October 27, 2018 09:53 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this bonus episode we hear another story by Cara Foran, about the breakup that drove her to try storytelling for the first time. You can hear more from Cara in our previous episode, "The Birds and the Bees."
Bonus! Cara's Breakup Story
October 27, 2018 09:53 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this bonus episode we hear another story by Cara Foran, about the breakup that drove her to try storytelling for the first time. You can hear more from Cara in our previous episode, "The Birds and the Bees." Story District Presents is a podcast for people who love live storytelling. Listen to the best of Story District's performances over the last 20 years, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers. Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you enjoy the show...
Bonus! Andrea's Boob Party story
October 20, 2018 10:40 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBonus story! Andrea Jones returns with a story from "Out/Spoken," Story District's annual Pride show. In it, she pokes fun at how long it took her to realize she was gay despite how obvious it was to everyone else. Listen to her first story in our earlier episode, Saving Face. Story District Presents is a podcast for people who love live storytelling. Listen to the best of Story District's performances over the last 20 years, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers. Follow us @story...
7: Bonus! Andrea's Boob Party story
October 20, 2018 10:40 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBonus story! Andrea Jones returns with a story from "Out/Spoken," Story District's annual Pride show. In it, she pokes fun at how long it took her to realize she was gay despite how obvious it was to everyone else. Listen to her first story in our earlier episode, Saving Face.
6: Virgins with Vijai, Cody, and Graham
October 13, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, we bring you three stories about first times. But these three storytellers share more than just the courage to talk about sex onstage; all three are also standup comedians. Stick around after the stories as they share their perspectives on storytelling through the lens of comedy.
Virgins with Vijai, Cody, and Graham
October 13, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, we bring you three stories about first times. But these three storytellers share more than just the courage to talk about sex onstage; all three are also standup comedians. Stick around after the stories as they share their perspectives on storytelling through the lens of comedy. Story District Presents is a podcast for people who love live storytelling. Listen to the best of Story District's performances over the last 20 years, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytelle...
5: The Birds & The Bees with Cara Foran
October 06, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBCara Foran is doing her best to "win" at parenting and tackles it head on when her first-grader starts to ask about sex. Listen to her story, followed by a conversation with Story District director, Amy Saidman.
The Birds & The Bees with Cara Foran
October 06, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBCara Foran is doing her best to "win" at parenting and tackles it head on when her first-grader starts to ask about sex. Listen to her story, followed by a conversation with Story District director, Amy Saidman. Cara is a writer, storyteller, host, full-time corporate communications whiz, and mom. Besides co-producing the amazing Perfect Liars Club, she has won the first DC Moth GrandSlam, staged a one-woman show at Capital Fringe, performed in Story District’s Sucker for Love and Top Shelf...
Saving Face with Andrea Jones
September 29, 2018 09:03 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAndrea Jones goes to great lengths to preserve her precarious reputation at the school where she teaches. It's touch and go. Listen to find out what happens, then join host Amy Saidman for a chat with Andrea after the story. Andrea Jones told her first story during a showcase at the end of Story District's five-week Storytelling 101 course. She then performed it at the Capital Fringe Festival in a show directed by Stephanie Garibaldi and Mick McVey. Since then, she's had a short movie made ...
4: Saving Face with Andrea Jones
September 29, 2018 09:03 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAndrea Jones goes to great lengths to preserve her precarious reputation at the school where she teaches. It's touch and go. Listen to find out what happens, then join host Amy Saidman for a chat with Andrea after the story.
Dealbreakers with Morgan Givens
September 22, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBMorgan Givens tells a true story about figuring out where to draw the line when it comes to dating. After the story, join host Amy Saidman to find out more about Morgan and his creative process. Be sure to listen to the very end for a surprise guest. Morgan first told this story at Story District's Out/Spoken annual Pride show, and was later selected for Top Shelf, Story District's annual showcase of the best stories of the year. He just finished a fellowship with Transom and is working on ...
3: Dealbreakers with Morgan Givens
September 22, 2018 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBMorgan Givens tells a true story about figuring out where to draw the line when it comes to dating. After the story, join host Amy Saidman to find out more about Morgan and his creative process. Be sure to listen to the very end for a surprise guest.
2: If I Were You with Katy Barrett
September 15, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHow do you buy a car without getting screwed? In this episode, we feature a true story by Katy Barrett about how she navigated this process by following - or attempting to follow - the advice of her brother. After the story, we'll hear from Katy's brother and father to get their perspective on the story.
If I Were You with Katy Barrett
September 15, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHow do you buy a car without getting screwed? In this episode, we feature a true story by Katy Barrett about how she navigated this process by following - or attempting to follow - the advice of her brother. After the story, we'll hear from Katy's brother and father to get their perspective on the story. Katy Barrett is a frequent Story District performer and a member of the Story District faculty. She first told this story in a show called "If I Were You: Stories about giving and taking ad...
Divine Intervention with Chris Wade
September 07, 2018 23:30 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat do Irish Mosh, sticky tea, and Sargent Roman all have in common? Find out in the story told by Chris Wade on the theme "Divine Intervention." Stick around for host, Amy Saidman's, conversation with Chris after the story. For more, visit storydistrict.org/podcast and follow us on social media @storydistrict. Chris is a native Washingtonian, is married to his best friend and he simply adores his children. He is a former altar boy, culinary school drop out, Johns Hopkins University gradua...