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For fans of the show and new listeners alike, Stories from the Stage: The Podcast presents the stories and storytellers, at once inspiring and relatable, in a whole new way. Hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series, the podcast features the most memorable stories from the stage. Listen to our collection of short, true stories that take you inside the mind and heart of people from all walks of life Mondays.

Silver Winner, 2022 Inaugural Signal Awards, Shows: Best Road Trip Podcast. Silver and Listener's Choice Winner, 2023 Signal Awards, Health & Wellness - Living with Cancer.

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    Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land; Colleen's relationship with her mother provides a view of the judgement heaped on traditional healing; and Valery takes us on a hike...interrupted by Bigfoot! Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at https://worldchannel.org/donate/stories/
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    After her divorce, Lisa, a writer, redefines herself in the great outdoors; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities; and after leaving California, Shareé wonders if she can find home. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at https://worldchannel.org/donate/stories/
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    After being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, Sheila Marie Johnson is determined to continue her mother's legacy while forging her own; Suzette Simon uses her comedic talents to highlight how Black women are disproportionately affected by cancer; Megsie Chase becomes an advocate after finding out that breast cancer will alter her dream of motherhood. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at worldchannel.org/donate/stories/
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    "Music for Cats" helps Kendra live though the pandemic with a feline in heat; Suzanne’s hen Emily (Dickinson) takes a ride that ends up saving two roosters’ lives; and Tracey’s shih-tzu accidentally becomes a 12-pound hero. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories
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    Bill goes above and beyond to try and save the life of his son’s hamster; farming teaches Ray lessons about life and death; and Alta finds inner peace by swimming with a loon. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories
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    Teen storyteller Cecilia Viveiros battles a hidden learning disability that leaves her high school teachers, her parents, and Cecilia herself baffled. A year after her story, we join her as she goes to college in New York City. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
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    Valerie Tutson teaches her students about Africa's greatest explorer; Angie Chatman learns about how far we have come and how far we have to go in a chance encounter she will never forget. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
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    Shweta Bhatt discovers that changing one's appearance to fit in has its drawbacks; Jenny Herzog tries her hand at tap dancing to get over the pandemic blues; and Carol Carson, who struggled through high school, tries to find a college where she’ll fit in. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
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    Nora Meiners fills in the blanks as the missing pieces person at a jigsaw puzzle company; Olympian ski jumper Nick Fairall tells how one leap changed his life forever; and on his first hunting trip, John Stewart fears disappointing his dad, an avid hunter. Three storytellers, three interpretations of GAME ON!, hosted by Wes Hazard. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
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    Gabriel Cheong looks for the imprint of the father he barely knew; Ariel Brown makes a new family after being bullied for her queerness; and Kathleen Haley's life is changed by an encounter with a cousin from El Salvador. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.