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Speak Up Storytelling

by Matthew and Elysha Dicks

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.

Latest episodes

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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 posti

Aug 2 2021
1 h 10 min

"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

Apr 16 2021
1 h 27 min

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,

Apr 8 2021
1 h 11 min

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 P

Mar 16 2021
54 min

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 ot

Feb 22 2021
45 min

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 nov

Feb 22 2021
27 min

SPECIAL EPISODE #3: My Cover Designer and Me - "Twenty-one Truths About Love""

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and designer Kerri Resnick talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a b

Feb 21 2021
20 min

SPECIAL EPISODE #2: My Editor and Me - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and editor Hannah Braaten talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a bo

Feb 21 2021
27 min

SPECIAL EPISODE #1: The Birth of a Book - "Twenty-one Truths About Love"

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and Elysha talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written enti

Feb 21 2021
23 min

Sue Huggans: "Handling Money"

On episode #112 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss Elysha's recovery fr

Feb 10 2021
1 h 03 min

"The Other Mother" book launch event

On episode #110 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we present the virtual launch of Matt's latest novel, "The Other Mother." The show features stories, a musical int

Jan 25 2021
1 h 51 min

Matthew Dicks: "Wonder Woman Breakdown"

On episode #109 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss future workshops and more.  

Jan 15 2021
31 min

Scott Gawlicki: "Body Parts and Gambling"

On episode #108 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss future workshops and

Jan 6 2021
1 h 13 min

David Golder: "The Baby Bird"

On episode #107 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss future workshops and

Dec 18 2020
1 h 13 min

Emily Apter: "Time Capsule"

On episode #106 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss copyright and upcomi

Dec 10 2020
1 h 16 min

Cathy Dunn: "Roller Blades"

On episode #105 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss Elysha's recent brus

Nov 4 2020
1 h 09 min

John DeMeo: "Johnson's Grocery Store"

On episode #104 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss our absence, talk ab

Oct 5 2020
1 h 07 min

Tracey Segarra: "Waiting for Dad"

On episode #103 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows, Speak Up merchand

Aug 18 2020
1 h 06 min

Storytelling Workshop Sneak Peak

On episode #102 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we offer you a special treat: A sneak peak into an actual storytelling workshop.  Join storytellers Anne Purky,

Aug 9 2020
2 h 06 min

Ann Guo: "Waiting for an Answer"

On episode #101 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows and workshops, all

Jul 30 2020
1 h 10 min

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