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Speak Up Storytelling Matthew and Elysha Dicks
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Learn to tell better stories from the producers of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization. Bestselling author, 53-time Moth StorySLAM champion, and 7-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks partners with his wife, Elysha Dicks, to share stories recorded from years of Speak Up shows. More importantly, they offer tips, feedback, strategies, and advice on these stories, all in an effort to help you tell your best stories.
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James Bengiovanni: “Game Show Host”
On episode #116 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss our return to posting new episodes and our upcoming shows and workshops.
August 18: Speak Up at Hill-Stead Museum (6:00 PM EST) August 20-21: Storytelling Workshop (Phoenicia Playhouse, Woodstock, NY) August 21: Speak Up at the Phoenicia Playhouse, Woodstock, NY (7:00 PM EST) October 23: Speak Up at The Wadsworth Atheneum (7:00 PM EST) Tickets available soon! December 4: Speak Up at The Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM EST) In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about finding stories through contrast.
Next we listen to a story by James Bengiovanni.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
Authenticity of voice Capturing secondary characters in meaningful ways Raising the stakes The art of “the pause” Powers of location Alternatives to the impulse to play jokes loudly The importance of ending in the heart of the storyteller Next we answer questions about using stories in cover letters and job interviews.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Crip Camp Documentary (Netflix) Matt:
How Walking Can Build Up the Brain by. Gretchen Reynolds (NYTimes) _________________________________________________________
Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:
https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks's blog:
https://matthewdicks.com/blog -
"Remembering Your Story" with special guest Thomas Krafft
On episode #115 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and special guest Thomas Krafft talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss new content on our Patreon page and upcoming shows and workshops.
April 21: Humor in Storytelling (8:00 PM EST) (4 weeks) April 24: "School Days" (7:00 PM EST) May 15: Storytelling workshop (beginners) (9:30 AM EST) In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about the way that a simple statement, when given enough thought and consideration, can produce a story.
Next Matt and Thomas discuss strategies for remembering content for the stage, incluidng:
Memorizing versus remembering Strategies for practicing aloud Strategies for recording Active listening The reverse memory palace Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Thomas:
Geocaching Matt:
Photo rotation
_______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:
https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks's blog:
https://matthewdicks.com/blog -
Questions Answered!
On episode #114 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! And answering your questions!
In our follow up segment, we discuss new content on our Patreon page and upcoming shows and workshops.
April 21: Humor in Storytelling (8:00 PM EST) (4 weeks) April 24: "School Days" (7:00 PM EST) May 15: Storytelling workshop (beginners) (9:30 AM EST) In our Homework for Life segment, Elysha explains to Matt how one of his Homework for Life entries can make a great story.
Next we answer lots of listener questions!
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Wandavision on Netflix Moby Dicks in Pictures by Matt Kish
_______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:
https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks's blog:
https://matthewdicks.com/blog
Two Little Jewish Dicks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIrItw1hsSI
Shoe Thief:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl_gQhsPqXA -
Donna Shubrooks: "Driveway Interview"
On episode #113 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss new content on our Patreon page and upcoming shows and workshops.
March 20: "Weddings Behind the Scenes" (7:00 PM EST) April 21: Humor in Storytelling (8:00 PM EST) (4 weeks) April 24: "School Days" (7:00 PM EST) May 15: Storytelling workshop (beginners) (9:30 AM EST) In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about the way that Homework for Life can help illuminate a story that took years to complete.
Next we listen to a story by Donna Shubrooks.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
Humor strategies in storytelling
Dispensing information without leaving the confines of the story
Spooling
Openings
Avoiding describing scenes after the fact
Next we answer questions about subtle stories and storytelling introductions.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
https://www.cookingwithshereen.com Matt:
Speck of Dust by Sarah Silverman (Netflix)
_______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:
https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks's blog:
https://matthewdicks.com/blog -
SPECIAL EPISODE #5: Real Life People in a Book - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"
In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Shepard and Steve Brouse talk about what it's like to become characters in a book of fiction and other oddities in the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. -
SPECIAL EPISODE #4: Stumbling Blocks - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"
In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and storyteller Jeni Bonaldo talk about the stumbling blocks that occurred in the writing of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books.
Customer Reviews
My dog & I love this podcast!
Found your podcast online a couple of months ago when I suddenly realized I want to finally learn about storytelling. I’m binge-listening 3 to 5 episodes a week to catch up - usually with headphones on while walking my dog. (So I’m assuming my dog is loving the podcast too...and her long walks with me of course.) I’m up to episode #30 as I write this. Yes I have to listen chronologically - don’t ask! Podcast is teaching me about a craft I have attempted half-heartedly & poorly for far too long. Strangely its not natural to tell a good story! Simultaneously reading Storyworthy over the past few weeks too, which is enriching the lessons & entertainment of the podcast. Many thanks Matthew & Elysha!
Part of the family
I am a big fan of story telling and was intrigued with the promise of this podcast to also provide teachable moments. It is honestly like the hosts Matt and Elysha have invited you into their home to sit at the kitchen table, listen to one of their friends tell a story and then just share some laughs as they discuss the story and storytelling in general. Great fun. You don’t want to miss an episode.
Fulfilling and entertaining!
I love this podcast! One of my top podcasts that I listen to! Thank you for all the good you do in the world Matthew!!