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The Storytelling Cowboy

Ever since I started watching Yellowstone, I’ve developed a completely unexpected appreciation for cowboys. (Can’t wait to watch more of Taylor Sheridan’s work).  So when I read Justin Radtke’s bio and saw the words Dallas Cowboys, I got disproportionately excited… only to discover this wasn’t going where I thought it was. Turns out, Justin isn’t …

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Gothic Observations & Great Laughs With Trevor Gertonson

Some storytellers make us laugh because they’ve mastered the punchline.  Others make us laugh because they’ve mastered seeing the world from an angle the rest of us missed. Trevor Gertonson does both. Whether he’s performing for audiences around the world or putting his wonderfully offbeat observations onto the page, he has a knack for finding …

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High Voltage, Higher Curiosity

Jenna Polk arrives on stage with questions too interesting to let go.  With a delightfully curious mind and an eye for finding wonder in the ordinary, she’s spent time crafting a story perfectly attuned for our Story Luck potluck Show. Jenna was a walk up teller at the last show, and the audience cordially invited …

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The Story Luck Show Returns Oct 12 with Special Guest Sean Wellington

At Story Luck, we have met hundreds of storytellers, both on our stage, and elsewhere. And let me tell you… Some subjects are more difficult than others.  But if there’s one thing we never do, it’s shy away from difficult conversations. The Story Luck show endeavors to use art to bring difficult topics to life. …

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Storytelling and Why Try It

Storytelling serves as one of the most powerful tools for human connection and learning, forging bonds between people and ideas while making complex information more memorable and engaging than traditional fact-based communication. Research shows that stories activate multiple areas of the brain and trigger the release of hormones like cortisol and oxytocin, making them 20 …

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Comedy Meets Storytelling: This Sunday with Ashley Lusk

Ashley Lusk is a bold voice in comedy. And we are honored to have her featuring at The Story Luck Show. 4 Features, 4 open Mic Slots for anyone in Chicago to share a story. Stories are mature, funny & thought provoking. Free if you bring food! But you might be saying to yourself, the …

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Welcoming Kory May: Toastmaster, Storyteller, and Newest Feedback Loop Producer

This show’s line up is full of friends!  Those of you who’ve been following Story Luck, have seen Kory May before, as he’s gotten to feature, come hang out as a friend to watch, AND he’s helped co-host. As such, we’re proud to announce, he’s the newest member of the Feedback Loop. As such he’s …

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Meet Dave: Artist, Storyteller, Community Builder

We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Scott to the stage. Dave will be joining us at Theater Wit this Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Here’s a bit about him, in his own words: “I have examined the worlds of mental health and homelessness from the inside out and had a chance to show my discoveries through an …

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Offbeat, Honest, and Unforgettable: Denise McIntosh – June 15th

We say this every time, but we truly mean it: we get the best people. Denise McIntosh is joining our lineup of features on June 15th, and she’s bringing with her the kind of singular voice that leaves a room a little lighter, a little funnier, and a lot more human. Some folks live in …

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Howard Lieberman’s Story Luck Show Debut, Sunday June 15th.

You’ve got a friend who tells easy to digest stories. Stories about the nice lady they met at Sephora or the old man who’s dog they love to pet. Then there’s performance artists like Howard Liberman. His mouth opens and you stop, sit back, and listen. His stories linger long after the last word. You …

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