On episode #45 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we offer some corrections on previous episodes and read an email from a recent 100 day Homework for Life champion.  ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: April 27: "Put Me in Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors” at CHS May 18: Speak Up Storytelling: Live podcast recording at CHS June 8: “Nature Calls: Stories of the Outdoors” at Infinity Hall August 17: Solo storytelling show, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about how a moment that might be embarrassing or small in the minds of some can become a fully realized story when you allow for introspection and the ask yourself this simple question: "Why do you do the things that you do? Next we listen to Jeffrey Freiser's story about a first date and the ensuing adventure.  After listening, we discuss: The unusual role that humor plays in this story The way that different brands of humor achieve different results Telling a story in scenes in order to activate imagination Opportunities for misdirection  Momentum   Next, we answer questions about finding the endings of stories and the joyous but sometimes problematic response that people often have to our stories. Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up STORIES ABOUT LITTLE THINGS THAT SAY A LOT Jeff Simmermon's "Subway Moment"  Adam Wade's "Hoboken Roast Beef Story" Alfonso Lacayo's "The Bad Haircut" STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 May 4: Storytelling workshop (beginner), CT Historical Society July 29-August 2: Storytelling bootcamp, CT Historical Society October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Simple Cake by Odette Willams  The Nosher Matt: Anatomy of a New Yorker Cartoon