Episode 1 of the Arc Stories Podcast. A son remembers a day his dad defended him and his friends, and a father recounts how he fought for his daughter.

Fighting Fathers

Nicholas Williams remembers a day when his dad defended him and his friends. The theme of the night was "My Ol' Man: Stories About Fathers."

Dad Fight

Will Dahlberg tells about how he deals with the anniversary of his mother's death. The theme of the night was "SPOOKED: Stories About Fear."

Serendipity Born Out of Fear

Liesa Cole tells about the reason holidays for her can sometimes be a bit trying. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

You're Going to Miss Me When I'm Gone

Corey Elliott tells about making one grand gesture in order to try to save his relationship with his girlfriend. The theme for the night was "Love Is a Battlefield: Stories About Love and Heartache."

The Best Laid Plans for a Romantic Comedy

Shelley Stewart shares the "bad" habits he picked up during his youth and early adulthood. This story was told at an event produced in partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute where the theme was "Marching On: Stories About Growing Up in the Civil Rights Era."

We Shall Overcome Someday

Jamie Bradford tells about the stranger that stole her and her family's identity, including her daughters, for financial gain. The theme for the night was "Wonder Women: Stories About Mothers."

Identity Theft

Corey Elliott shares what it's like for him to take on some mothering roles in the lives of two boys even though he's a guy. The theme for the night was "Wonder Women: Stories About Mothers."

Mr. Mom

Corey Elliott tells about the best gift he ever received from his grandmother. The theme for the night was "'Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Lava Lamp

Jamie Golden tells about receiving some troubling news while at a visit to her OB/GYN. The theme for the night was "P.O.V.: Stories of a Change in Perspective."

Almost a Man

Bob Byrd tells about his lifelong pursuit of a pen pal. The theme for the night was "Lost in Translation: Stories of Misunderstanding."

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Pen Pals

Erin Moon tells about an ill-fated job she had dog-sitting for her high school teacher. The theme for the night was "Uncharted: Stories About the Unknown."

Dog Sitting

Erin Dorman tells about trying to figure out which of her dad's wild stories were actually true while she was growing up. The theme for the night was "Thicker Than Water: Stories About Family."

My Dad's Stories

Episode 64 of the Arc Stories Podcast. A young preacher tries to convince his flock of the truth, and a young boy tries to understand his relationship with his parents.

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Something to Say

Al Elliott tells about some family lore that led to him giving his grandfather a very special gift. The theme for the night was "Projections: Stories That Could Be Movies."

The Head in Granddad's Freezer

Bob Byrd tells about the last time he wrote a letter to Santa. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Letter to Santa

Brandon Mallet tells about learning how his own adoption was a picture of an even greater one. This was told at a Spotlight Event held in partnership with Lifeline Children's Services where our theme was "The Greatest Adoption: Stories of Rescue and Redemption."

The Greatest Adoption

Episode 91 of the Arc Stories Podcast. Two stories about impact father’s can make on their daughters and vice versa.

Daddy's Girl

Episode 92 of the Arc Stories Podcast. Three favorite holiday stories from our archives that each show even though our celebrations may not go exactly as planned, they can still be pretty memorable.

Festive Favorites

Anna Minkinow tells the story of a disastrous night spent at her grandmother's house. The theme for the night was "Humiliated: Stories of Embarrassment."

Left to Her Own Devices

Misty Gillispie tells the story of her encounter with a ghost child in her home. The theme for the night was "Spooked: True. Scary. Stories."

Ghost Child

Leonard Lee Smith tells the story of what happened when he was given the responsibility of getting rid of a snake. The theme for the night was "Spooked: True. Scary. Stories."

Snake Handling

Corey Elliott tells the story about what happened when he and some friends launched a sneak attack on some unsuspecting motorists. The theme for the night was "Spooked: True. Scary. Stories."

Sneak Attack

Bob Patterson tells the story of his first real encounter with a burglar while on the job. The theme for the night was "Spooked: True. Scary. Stories."

Manhunt

Salaam Green tells the story of her attempt to maintain a very special family tradition. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy

Rose Battle tells the story of some unexpected visitors her family had during one particular Christmas. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

No Room in the Inn

Mark Ervin tells the story of his attempt to redeem Thanksgiving for his wife. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Scattered, Smothered, Covered, and Chunked

Laura Second tells the story of how she dealt with one terrible boss during the holiday season. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Seasonal Work

Bob Patterson tells the story of a special holiday celebration he had with a family he never expected. The theme for the night was "Tis the Season: Stories About the Holidays."

Family Holiday

Episode 96 of the Arc Stories Podcast. Two stories of how people meet and fall in love and how different those stories can be, one from childhood and another from later in adulthood.

What's Love Got to Do with It

Kent Haines tells the story of his conversion to Judaism so he could get married. The theme for the night was "What's Love Got to Do with It: Stories About Love."

Conversion

Jon Westbrook tells the story of how his first love changed him and his future. The theme for the night was "What's Love Got to Do with It: Stories About Love."

First Love

Anna Leigh Marshall tells the story of her search for love after college. The theme for the night was "What's Love Got to Do with It: Stories About Love."

Kissing Frogs

Lee Ann Chadwick tells the story of how she met her husband. The theme for the night was "What's Love Got to Do with It: Stories About Love."

One More Exit

Imagine sitting around the dinner table with your closest friends. You’ve just cleared the dishes, and you’re moving on to coffee, or possibly a glass of wine.  Someone says, "You’ll never believe what happened to me today. Listen to this..."
 
That’s Arc Stories. Based in Birmingham, AL and inspired by events like The Moth in NYC, Arc Stories features live storytelling. No notes, no outlines. Just true personal stories told in person in front of a live audience by the people who lived them. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, and always engaging, Arc Stories brings people together as only good stories can.
 
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