Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.
On June 16, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York.
Our theme for our June story slam was OVERDOING IT. We heard stories about a difficult hike in 90-degree heat, the constant chaos of raising five children, and even one about doing a bit too much to celebrate the freedom of getting out of jail.
In the end, our winner was Vi Mayen-Abreu, who shared a story about their aunt and sister going full “Karen” to get into an amusement park.
Vi earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Our next story comes from Ava Belmont, who shared a story about a time when being an overachiever caught up with her.
Our final story on this month’s podcast comes from Denise, who shared about trying to dip her toe back into dating for the first time in a long time.
All the winners from this year’s open mic story slam events will return at the end of the season to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York at our Grand Slam.
Updates on our events are available on our website, YorkStorySlam.com, and while you’re there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook, and watch videos of all the stories from our events on our YouTube channel.
We hope to see you on stage soon! Thanks for listening.
4 Aug 2026
Fork in the Road
Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.
On May 19, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York.
Our theme for our May story slam was FORK IN THE ROAD. We heard stories about big life changes, facing difficult decisions, directions determined by circumstance or serendipity, and even one about a possible supernatural encounter.
In the end, our winner was Sam Schindler, who shared a story of re-examining some of what he’d been taught growing up.
Sam earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Our next story comes from Ron Benenson, who shared a story about a trip to the movies that might have changed his life.
Our final story on this month’s podcast comes from Marianne Sheely, who shared about making new friends in her retirement community.
All the winners from this year’s open mic story slam events will return at the end of the season to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York at our Grand Slam.
Updates on our events are available on our website, YorkStorySlam.com, and while you’re there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook, and watch videos of all the stories from our events on our YouTube channel.
We hope to see you on stage soon! Thanks for listening.
27 May 2026
Food for Thought
Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.
On April 21, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar, recently relocated to the Grotto Community Center in the heart of downtown York.
Our theme for our April story slam was FOOD FOR THOUGHT. We heard stories about cruise ship dinners, expanding palates, and one about the effects of drinking cabbage juice.
In the end, our winner was Mike Reed, who told the story of one of his earliest experiences with sushi.
Mike earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Our next story comes from Dru Peters, who recalled “the butter test” from her childhood dinner table.
Our final story on this month’s podcast comes from Gary White, who shared about transitioning from Maryland to his new home of York.
All the winners from this year’s open mic story slam events will return at the end of the season to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York at our Grand Slam.
Updates on our events are available on our website, YorkStorySlam.com, and while you’re there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook, and watch videos of all the stories from our events on our YouTube channel.
We hope to see you on stage soon! Thanks for listening.
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Shaun Carter
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Swapna Deshpande
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