Inside Stories

Takeyla Benton & Jen Rubin
  • 4.9 (17)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

We explore Madison one story at a time. In each episode, Takeyla Benton and Jen Rubin feature a story told live in Madison, interview the storyteller to dig deeper into the story and how they crafted it.

  1. 05/03/2022

    INSIDE STORIES: Mark Espanol

    Mark Espanol shares his personal journey from his time in prison to present life. He explores how a local radio DJ and her show changed his life and we talk about what it was like to tell a very personal story in front of a crowd of strangers.   We listen to a story Mark Espanol told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon and explore the story behind the story. You can find Mark on Instagram @djspade718608. You can learn more about Odyssey Beyond Bars at https://odyssey.wisc.edu/beyondbars/.  You can find Takeyla at https://www.takeylabenton.com/. You can find Jen at https://www.rubinjen.com/. Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com.

    26 min

  2. 04/06/2022

    INSIDE STORIES: Danielle Hairston Green

    We listen to a story Danielle Hairston Green told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, explore the themes in the story, and discuss how storytelling can help you heal.  You can find Danielle's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/URBESTLYFE. You can follow her on Instagram here: @URBESTLYFE.  Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.  (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html)

    30 min

  3. 02/17/2022

    INSIDE STORIES: Jessica Jacobs

    We listen to a story Jessica Jacobs told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon and explore the story behind the story. Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.  (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html)

    22 min

  4. 11/03/2021

    INSIDE STORIES: Nitisha Tomar

    Takeyla and Jen led a workshop at the Chazen Museum for stories to accompany an art exhibit. Nitisha developed this story at the Chazen workshop. Nitisha told this version of the story at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, we explore the themes in the story and talk about the storytelling workshop she took that helped her craft this story. Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast. (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html)

    26 min

  5. 10/21/2021

    INSIDE STORIES: Dave Emanuel

    (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html) We listen to a story Dave Emanuel told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, explore the themes in the story, and discuss how he uses comedy in stories that tackle difficult topics.  Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.

    36 min

  6. 10/13/2021

    INSIDE STORIES: Jennifer Esperanza

    (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html) We listen to a story Jennifer Esperanza  told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, explore the themes in the story, and discuss how you can weave in history to give the context behind the story. Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.

    32 min

  7. 08/25/2021

    INSIDE STORIES: Cynthia Marie Casebere

    (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html) We listen to a story Cynthia  told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, explore the themes in the story, and discuss how she uses comedy in her storytelling.  Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.

    33 min

  8. 08/18/2021

    INSIDE STORIES: Esteban Touma

    (Consider contributing to Inside Stories to help us cover our production costs:  https://www.rubinjen.com/the-podcast.html) We listen to a story Esteban Touma  told at the Madison Moth StorySlam at the High Noon Saloon, explore the themes in the story, and discuss how he uses comedy in his storytelling.  Email us at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at @insidestoriespodcast.

    35 min
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4.9
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17 Ratings

About

We explore Madison one story at a time. In each episode, Takeyla Benton and Jen Rubin feature a story told live in Madison, interview the storyteller to dig deeper into the story and how they crafted it.

Information

  • Creator
    Takeyla Benton & Jen Rubin
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019
  • Show Website
    Inside Stories