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True Story London Podcast

True Story London Podcast

Join host Michelle Toth and our guest storytellers as we listen to a true, personal story told live at one of our storytelling shows in London, followed by a conversation with the storyteller about their background, process, story themes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35 - To Cancel or Not to Cancel w/Donna Freed
Jan. 9, 2025

35 - To Cancel or Not to Cancel w/Donna Freed

Today's storyteller is Donna Freed making her return to the podcast with an intense and insightful story of confronting her father over a moment of seriously unacceptable behaviour. In our conversation afterwards we discuss h...
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34 - Kicking, Punching & Speaking Up w/Michaela Agapiou
Jan. 2, 2025

34 - Kicking, Punching & Speaking Up w/Michaela Agapiou

Today's storyteller is Michaela Agapiou sharing the story of when she, as a self-proclaimed "non-sporty" person, decided to take up taekwondo. In our talk afterward we discuss the nature of belonging and achievement, being an...
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33 - Different Worlds, Same Guy w/Julian John
Dec. 26, 2024

33 - Different Worlds, Same Guy w/Julian John

Today's storyteller is Julian John sharing the story of his attempts to make both himself, and his parents, proud. In our discussion afterwards we talk about family expectations, the cultural differences between growing up in...
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32 - Beyond the Court w/Jess Kasriel
Dec. 19, 2024

32 - Beyond the Court w/Jess Kasriel

Today's storyteller is Jess Kasriel sharing her story of attending the prestigious Bath Academy at age 14 whilst being ranked number 2 in the UK for tennis. In our discussion afterwards we talk about the unfair pressures and ...
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31 - Love in the Time of Propaganda w/Sergey Katsuba
Dec. 12, 2024

31 - Love in the Time of Propaganda w/Sergey Katsuba

Today's storyteller is Sergey Katsuba sharing the story of how his relationship with his mother developed alongside the backdrop of increasing anti-LGBT laws and propaganda in his home country of Russia. In our conversation a...
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30 - Speed Dating for Introverts w/Heenu Nihalani
Dec. 5, 2024

30 - Speed Dating for Introverts w/Heenu Nihalani

Today's storyteller is Heenu Nihalani sharing her story of looking for love as an introvert by taking part in an introvert's worst nightmare - speed dating. In our talk afterwards, we discuss the aspirational nature of romant...
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