Episodes

Today's storyteller is Ayanda Tambo, sharing her surreal experience of receiving a prestigious award from a prominent yet divisive public figure. Ayanda has such a measured and wise outlook on the events of the story, the wider societal context, and her own future as she steps into the working world. Stick around after the story when we dive deeper into all of these topics and more. Ayanda (and the things she bakes) can be found on her Instagram here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Today's storyteller is Clair Whitefield, sharing her story of uncovering the cause of her sudden onset and life-altering IBS. Clair is a talented poet and performer with a knack for making this taboo topic funny and accessible, without shying away from the harsh realities. In our conversation afterward, we discuss the experience of revisiting dark periods in your life, the power of performance, listening to our bodies, navigating the tube and more. Clair can be found online at clairwhitefield.c...

Season 2 of the True Story London Podcast is coming on 6th November! Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast app to be notified as soon as they go live. And if you haven’t already, check out our past episodes from Season 1 featuring 10 brilliant stories and some fascinating conversations with the storytellers. Oh, and remember to #BeNumber9 and give us a rating on your podcast app if you enjoy the show - it really helps us to reach more listeners and share these fantastic stories f...

Content warning: this episode contains the discussion and description of assisted suicide. Today's storyteller for our season finale is Bonnie Oddie, sharing the story of her mother - newly diagnosed with dementia - asking for Bonnie's help going to Dignitas for assisted suicide. It's a profound story which Bonnie somehow manages to make as funny as it is serious. In our conversation afterwards, Bonnie shares the insight and wisdom she got from her experience. Follow True Story London online: h...

Today's storyteller is Petra Gatek, sharing a story about how her cancer diagnosis precipitated a major shift in pursuing her true passion. Then we have a conversation about growing up under communism in Czechoslovakia, and becoming an entrepreneur after The Velvet Revolution. Petra's branding and photography services can be found here: https://petragatto.com Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our...

Todays storyteller is Osman S, telling a story about power, control and redemption in the London comedy scene. Stick around aterwards for a conversation about being a young person in comedy - and what age 'old' really is. Follow Osman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osnerdculture Find out more about the Student Kitchen Comedy Club here: https://www.instagram.com/studentkitchencomedyclub Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, worksh...

Today's storyteller is Kitty Dry, telling the story of entirely losing her hair, learning she has the autoimmune condition alopecia, and navigating her twenties as a bald woman. In our conversation we talk about being stared at on the tube, techniques for coping with anxiety, hiding and being seen, social media and self-worth, and finding support online and off. More information about Alopecia UK can be found here: https://www.alopecia.org.uk. Updated information on The National Institute for ...

Today's storyteller is Sophia Blackwell, telling us how she went from 'good girl' to 'not so much' when she accidentally got her parents high. Sophia is a performance poet who has a wonderful way with words - so stick around for the conversation we have afterwards. Find out more about Sophia's live show Wife Material here: https://www.wifematerial.co.uk Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our websi...

Today's storyteller is Jimmy Jameson, telling us about having his absolute worst childhood fear come true. We then talk about the frustration of bystanders, humour as a defense mechanism, the risks of negative manifestation and more in the conversation afterwards. Follow Jimmy online: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy.doodle Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: https://www.truestorylondon...

Today's storyteller is Ellis Ballard and if you've ever wondered what it's like to live with life-threatening food allergies, this is a must-listen story. Ellis is a brilliant storyteller so it's highly entertaining - but stick around for the conversation afterward where we talk about how all of us can be more inclusive and supportive of people living with food sensitivities. Find Ellis's music and videos on their YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@ellisballard Follow True Story London onlin...

Today's storyteller is Lili Sulejmanović. Lili is telling us about being a teenager in Bosnia when the Yugoslavian war breaks out, meaning she and her family are forced to flee to the UK. It's a remarkable story and stick around for our fascinating conversation with Lili afterward. Find out more about Lili's snack company Bardo here: https://bardo.uk Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website:...

Content Warning: This episode contains references to and a discussion of physical abuse. Today's storyteller is Pran Darshan, telling us the story of his first kiss. On the surface it's fun and light, if a little frightening - but it's the open conversation we have afterwards about the difficult circumsatances behind Pran's story which we're especially keen to share with you. Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podca...

Today's storyteller is Dalia Cohen. When Dalia first told this story at the very first True Story London show, everyone was blown away. It's moving, funny and important. We can't wait to share it with you - and stick around for an insightful talk with Dalia afterward. Follow True Story London online: https://linktr.ee/TrueStoryLDN Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: https://www.truestorylondon.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

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