StoryCorps

Always a good listen. Fair warning though:… Whatever story you hear will be good guaranteed. It may be an inspiring one, or someone’s redemption story. Or maybe a love story. But I’m often moved to tears, or at least eyes start to water lol. Everyone should listen to these people’s stories and start remembering how to connect with other humans!

I have listened to StoryCorps for as long as I can remember. It’s the one thing that touches my soul so deeply. My week is not complete until I hear the chords of the guitar every Friday. Thank you for having the foresight to create something so timeless… And beautiful.

I enjoy hearing core stories of peoples lives, especially people who are so different from myself. Storycorps true stories tell so much in a short segment. Often people’s stories tell about their perseverance to obtain their goals. A worthwhile listen.

When I listened to the story it resonated with my soul having experienced the loss of my mother. As the story unfolded I felt uplifted and encouraged by the familiar tone of the ‘Black mother experience’ that uprights you for the journey ahead. Thank you Ms Turner. Well done!

While I find the stories that are presented here to be interesting and engaging, the self-aggrandizing attitude of the hosts can overwhelm the sincerity of the people who have taken the time to share their stories. It would seem that the hosts, including Story Corps founder Dave, are well-intentioned, but their over-the-top underscoring and attestations to the profundity of their mission really undercut the whole premise of the show. Please, let the stories speak for themselves. Your efforts to insert yourselves into the stories are unwanted and unnecessary.