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Send us Fan Mail In this Story Jam episode, Carmenita Peoples takes us on a hilarious journey concerning her status as a woman. After the story, we'll hear an improvisation song by talented singer songwriter Xoe Wise. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.  CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Carmenita Peoples "Pause the Menopause" music & lyrics by Xoe Wise Xoe Wise, guitar and vocal

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a music and storytelling show which has been running live events since 2013. In this episode, Binkey Tolefree steps in AT THE LAST MINUTE with a request to tell a story about longing for superheroes who look like him. Binkey is a producer, storyteller, musician, rapper, and show host. After the story, we'll hear a song by talented singer songwriter Devin Thompson. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.  CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Binkey Tolefree "Superhero" music & lyrics by Devin Thompson Fred Simon, piano Dave Hiltebrand, guitar Rafe Bradford, bass Chuck Lacy, drums John Bowes, Sax Devin Thompson, vocals Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this Story Jam episode, David Barish expertly shares a story about his heritage. After the story, we'll hear an improvisation song by talented singer songwriter Xoe Wise. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit Story Jam's website.  CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: David Barrish "Duality" music & lyrics by Xoe Wise Xoe Wise, guitar and vocal

Send us Fan Mail In this Story Jam episode, we're treated to a wonderful true narrative by Chicago story maven Margaret Burk, along with an original song played by The Story Jam Band and written by Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. Margaret has been a leader in the Chicago storytelling community for decades. She is an activist, producer, and actor. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit the Story Jam website.  CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Margaret Burk "Let Our Love Rise" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Fred Simon, piano Dave Hiltebrand, guitar Lamar Jones, bass Chuck Lacy, drums John Bowes, Sax Sarah Marie Young, vocals Kari Nelson, vocals Toni DiDonato, vocals Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a wonderful story by Chicago's own Tracy Baim. Tracy is a famous editor, author, journalist, film maker, former publisher of "The Chicago Reader." Baim founded "Windy City Times" in 1985, and she has written several books and won numerous awards. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers and played at our live show. For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. RUNNING OUT OF TIME  By Stephanie Rogers © 2020 Story Jam Songs I’m alone in a world I cannot fight Desperation rips me up inside  Does anybody care if I’m alive Do you believe I deserve to die? My struggle lives beyond the words you deny God put here and gave me life I know my time is short and  My name means nothing to you  I don’t want to leave this world behind Every breath I take lives on  In the name of justice  I’m running out…I’m running out of time I can’t live with illness anymore Our legacy is greater than all we endure Brothers sisters keep hope in store  I know my time is short and  My name means nothing to you  Don’t want to leave this world behind Every breath I take lives on  In the name of justice  I’m running out…I’m running out of time Don’t need forever Just a little bit longer… CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Tracy Baim "Running Out of Time" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Keys by Fred Simon Guitar by Danny Shaffer Bass by Rafe Bradford Drums by Chuck Lacy Vocals & piano by Stephanie Rogers Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a duologue story by Richard Munchkin and Melissa Reaves. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by Story Jam producer Steph Rogers and played at our live show by The Story Jam Band.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. No Celebrity by  Stephanie Rogers When I look around the room Everybody else looks like me And all I see Is that I am still unique Cause I don’t really give a shit About appearing  But who am I if I'm not who I think I am... Hey I am a normal human Hey I read the news I’m common Hey I get my neighbor’s wifi for free I’m no celebrity  Wouldn’t it be fun To star with Denzel Washington Or sail the sea with Pitt and Clooney But I can have my fun Being a librarian Or serving tea at Jerry’s deli But who am I if I’m not who I think I am… Hey I am a normal human I’ve got no fans in Saigon I haven't lost my sanity Hey I never drink Remy Martin Hey there is no film I’ve starred in I’ll never be thin like Twiggy I’m no celebrity… Hey I don’t Tic Toc or Instagram Don't have a weekly cocaine man I never carry a puppy Hey I ride the bus and pay rent Hey I squeeze a dollars from cents Hey I’ve been to Niles and Kankakee I’m no celebrity CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Richard Munchkin & Melissa Reaves "No Celebrity" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Piano by Fred Simon Guitars by Danny Shaffer Bass by Rafe Bradford Drums by Chuck Lacy Vocals by Stephanie Rogers Arrangement by Danny Shaffer Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a riveting story by Anne Purky, storyteller extraordinaire! Anne is a writer, storyteller, and advocate for those with disabilities. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by Stephanie Rogers, Story Jam producer and host.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. DEAD OR ALIVE by Stephanie Rogers Are you dead or alive Is your heart still yearning I've stayed behind To clean up the mess they found All the sirens that blew They came looking for you As they ripped the babe out of your hands Now you're there in the queue After all you've all you've been through I'm afraid to see how it all ends Do you remember a time Free of cracks and bruises Do they let in the light Or are they closing down On your eyes as they cry While they're fighting for life Though they're hardened and sunken and blind Take your place in the cue Someone's waiting for you They don't know that you still have to die Strength will crumble No one will tell you why I've too been to battle And I, too, have sunken eyes Are you dead or alive Does your heart still yearn CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Anne Purky "Dead or Alive" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Piano by Fred Simon Strings by Craig Snider Bass by Rafe Bradford Vocals by Stephanie Rogers Arrangement by Danny Shaffer Support this podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a heartfelt story from our PRIDE series by Northwestern University's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement Exec and all-around fabulous teller Roderick Hawkins. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by the ever-talented Story Jam favorite, Xoe Wise.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. LILLY'S LESSONS  by Xoe Wise I have learned the lessons from Lilly I have learned how to stay strong in my car When I'm driving south on Lake Shore and I think about her I hear her voice ringing in my heart And if all of you start crying right now during this song Don't do that...no pity parties, OK? That's from Roderick's mom This is Lilly's lessons... She says turn that frown upside down right now And go get your mama her gala gown  You gotta stay strong against the harm Make sure your dress shows little bit of arm And show some titty...you gotta show some titty You can always change from the food industry at 40 To healthcare? You bet! And when life makes you mad Just blow on something...a clarinet! Lilly's lessons Do say "Gay gay gay," Do what you want with your boday And show a little cleave even on a Monday  When they said three to five years She said seven Just give me my gumbo even if you have to USPS it! Lilly's lessons... Take me on a trip  Just pack my wheelchair Change your career We need you back in healthcare Pack your itinerlillies Cause we got 8 o'clock Obama white house, congress, King Before the photo hide my cane I don't want it in the photo  White house congress take my picture Get the wheelchair out the frame Now wheel me over there take my picture Now please hide my cane And show some titty, show some cleave Nope. No crying. No tears.  Doesn't mean you cant have fears It just means fight with everything And you might get a few more years  With the FIVE Cs... You got Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dick Christ, counseling, community, cannabis  We all are full o' shit CREDITS: Podcast Produced by: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Roderick Hawkins "Lilly's Lessons" music & lyrics & guitar by Xoe Wise Support our podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.   In this episode, we hear a personal story by Erica Nicole Clark followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Margaret and producer Stephanie Rogers.    For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MS. VALENTINE (by Liam Davis) Dear Mrs. T Welcome to Lake Forest, Illinois It's such a joy (she said) To have Erica in class with me I really must say how much I enjoy her company, but... Dear Mrs. T Even though I understand Your husband's on TV Call it intuition a condition Is arousing my suspicion As a trained arithmetician Well it simply does not compute She's guessing, she's probably guessing... Maybe she's cheating, cheating... F Ms. Valentine x4 Dear Mrs. T I understand you didn't make it All the way to college like me But really it is simply public knowledge you see A child from the South Side The outside is automatically unqualified She can't hang It's the order of the universe It's ying yang And so although the way She comes at every problem Makes it easier to solve them I simple have no choice In remedial...math She's guessing, she's probably guessing... Maybe she's cheating, cheating... F Ms. Valentine x4... Credits: Producer: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Erica Nicole Clark "Ms. Valentine" music & lyrics by Liam Davis Band: Bass: Rafe Bradford Drums: Gerald Dowd Guitar: Danny Shaffer Guitar/Vocals: Liam Davis Vocals: Sarah Marie Young Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Vocals: Kari Nelson Support our podcast  by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast.

Send us Fan Mail TRIGGER WARNING: THE SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS STORY IS DISTURBING.  ALSO, MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES. Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.   In this first episode of season two, we hear a personal story by Paul Teodo followed by song written for the story and a brief conversation with Paul and Stephanie Rogers.    For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MIRACLE Everybody says run before the trouble comes On the road in the dark Everybody lays low through the afterglow To avoid any harm It would take a miracle to save you Bounty of angels or some light shining through Must be a glow in the deepest dark Heat in the coldest heart Leading the way for a fallen soul When we have lost all hope It would take a miracle to save you Bounty of angels or some light shining through Everybody says run When the trouble comes On the road in the dark Everybody lays low Through the afterglow To avoid harm It would take a miracle to save you Bounty of angels or some light shining through Credits: Producer: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Paul Teodo "Miracle" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Song arrangement by Danny Shaffer Band: Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Guitars: Danny Shaffer Violin: Anne Harris Support Story Jam by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast.

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is Chicago's premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we hear another story by Story Jam favorite, Archy Jamjun. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it, played at our live show.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. THAI CAT I have no impending wife No picket fence in sight Lately I don’t even know Where I go at night All the potential we waste All the self-loathing and hate Wasted negativity Feeling like it’s too late I CAN RECOVER I AIN’T YOUR LOVER I got a Siamese cat he’s like an acrobat With a pelvic thrust a penchant for lust to victimize As loyal as a Thai waiting for me to die I’m on binge, feeling unhinged I’m a kitty bitch I CAN RECOVER I AIN’T YOUR LOVER Thai Cat Why do you treat me Like that CREDITS: Produced by: Danny Shaffer & Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Archy Jamjun "Thai Cat" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers BAND: Guitars: Danny Shaffer Drums: Chuck Lacy Bass: Bob Lizik Keys: Craig Snider Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Support our podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show! In this episode, we're treated to an entertaining narrative by international beloved radio host Peter Sagal! After the story, we'll hear a song which was written for it and played at our live show.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. PAULA Running for my life Not looking a wife I thought I’d wait wait... To date again But then she came along So beautiful like this song And sealed my fate fate (It wasn’t too late) When you never thought your life could start again 'Cause everything you knew before was sink or swim  I took her by the hand Mara fell into the sand And l thought uh-oh... Where did she go Wanted to sweep her off her feet Not quite so literally But then she came to…thankfully Everything I knew before was compromise Never thought I’d ever be so satisfied  Hey Paula just tell me what to do You’re a most unusual unsuspected guru Paula you’re stern and harsh and you are cruel  But Paula…I owe it all to you We got to talking on a run Hoping she wouldn’t bring it up (But well, you know that Paula) She cornered me and tried To force me to abide  Until I gave in…she wouldn’t let up Working on a marriage can be toil and strife But Paula will drive ya crazy til you have a brand new wife Hey Paula just tell me what to do You’re a most unusual unsuspected guru Paula you’re stern and harsh and you are cruel  But Paula…I owe it all to you CREDITS: Produced by: Danny Shaffer & Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Peter Sagal "Paula" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers BAND: Guitars: Danny Shaffer Drums: Khari Parker Bass: Rafe Bradford Keys: Fred Simon Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Vocals: Kari Nelson Vocals: Andrew Distel Support our podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.   In this episode, we hear a personal story by phenomenal talent Shane Hendrix. After the story, we'll hear a song written specifically for the story, then a brief conversation with Shane and producer Stephanie Rogers.    For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. MOTHER MARGO (by S. Rogers) Mother Margo stands before the flag A copy of the gospel In her designer bag She believes in God above Jesus' abiding love But just for some Mother Margo is an almost saint If it weren't for her beliefs She would be great She can laugh and care and hold Do the mother things as told And strike a flame Mother Margo There's so much you don't know Light another candle Goodbye...to the long lost soul I know I'm not alone when I believe We often wish our loved ones Showed up differently It probably serves an awesome laugh To whomever sends the Family matches down Mother Margo There's so much you don't know Light another candle Goodbye...to the long lost soul There are so many people who refuse Who never want to put themselves In other shoes What if love replaced the fear And compassion drew us nearer To our hearts Mother Margo There's so much you don't know Light another candle Goodbye...to the long lost soul Mother Margo stands before the flag A copy of the gospel in her designer bag Credits: Produced by: Danny Shaffer & Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme Music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Shane Hendrix "Mother Margo" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Band: Guitars: Danny Shaffer Drums: Gerald Dowd Bass: Rafe Bradford Piano: Stephanie Rogers Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Support our podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.   In this episode, we hear a personal story by Steve Glickman followed by a song written for the story, then a brief conversation with Steve and producer Stephanie Rogers.    For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. SATISFIED (by Steph Rogers) I had a lovely time Cruising down the coast In my Speedo outfit  Mexicali sunset Though it’s all a lie No one has to know it I can almost taste that Drink from a coconut I don’t know  Why I had to  Live inside a lie But I’m satisfied Dreamboat George can’t know My fake tan’s a prop I’m in my apartment Barely ever come out For 11 years I’ve let no one know it I deceived them all Even I believed it I don’t know  Why I had to  Live inside a lie But I’m satisfied Every Christmas time I take a little snorkle Or a grand safari You can do it also Just read the web Find a travel blog Learn some foreign words You don’t have to go out I don’t know  Why I had to  Live inside a lie But I’m satisfied Credits: Producer: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Music Production: Danny Shaffer Theme music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Steve Glickman "Satisfied" music & lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Band: 6/12 String Guitars: Danny Shaffer Piano/Bass/Drums: West Montgomery Vocals: Stephanie Rogers Vocals: West Montgomery Backup Vocals/Arrangement: West Montgomery Support our podcast by becoming a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast.

Send us Fan Mail Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers, and original songs written for each story.   In our 5th episode, we feature the unstoppable Nestor Gomez. Nestor is a nationally renowned storyteller who has won countless slams, and he produces his own podcast and show, "80 Minutes Around The World: Immigration Stories." We'll hear a story from Nestor, then a sweet song written for Nestor's story, followed by a conversation with Nestor and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers.    For more information about STORY JAM or our artists and offerings, please visit our website. BADASS DISNEY LATINO PRINCESS When will Disney make princesses male  In crowns and jewels and sporting ponytails And turn their white skin brown Put them in a gorgeous gown Make parents tolerant in every town    He moved out to the San Francisco west And I hope he doesn’t let it get the best of him He’s Hispanic and he’s gay Let’s pray the world will say Boys look real great in royal lingerie My ex-wife thinks Jehovah knows best We’re not rich or very fancy dressed But we love our son and we’re oh so blessed Cause he’s a badass Disney Latino princess… I remember he was nervous to confess He’d like to claim the throne in a long dress Prone to glitter and Barbie And anything Disney Someday he'll probably  make a lovely queen My ex-wife thinks Jehovah knows best We’re not rich or very fancy dressed We love our son and we’re oh so blessed Cause he’s a badass Disney Latino princess  Yes he’s a badass Disney Latino princess Credits: Producer: Stephanie Rogers Audio Mix/Production: Danny Shaffer Theme music: Craig J Snider Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs Story: Nestor Gomez "Badass Disney Latino Princess" music/lyrics by Stephanie Rogers Band: Vocal: Stephanie Rogers Slide guitar: Danny Shaffer Piano: Fred Simon Flute: John Bowes Violin: Anne Harris Get cool stuff! Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast.