When science or life throws us a curveball—what happens next? Find out Nov 20 at QED Astoria with true, personal stories from Nonye Brown-West, Hamdan Azhar, Casey James Salengo, Lillian Kreppel & Henry Suarez. 🎟️ Tickets: https://ow.ly/9Oji50XiHRI #StorytellingEvent

Behind every headline about “budget cuts” or “agency shake-ups,” there’s a human story. This week on The Story Collider, we’re partnering with Silenced Science Stories to share one scientist’s deeply personal experience of loss and recovery. 🎧 https://ow.ly/bu3x50XoqX3

Science, sex, and a little hysteria. 🔥 Story Collider’s late-night show at @caveatnyc.bsky.social celebrates women’s health and storytelling — raw, funny, and totally fearless. Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://ow.ly/byuq50Xm6HO #CaveatNYC #Hysteria #WomensHealth #ScienceStorytelling

What happens when politics silences science? 🧪⚡Tomorrow's episode, in partnership with Silenced Science Stories, reveals the human cost behind the headlines—tune in to The Story Collider to hear them. #SilencedScience #ScienceSuppression #ScienceCommunication #ScienceMatters

Climbing a 20,000-foot volcano with no training and barely any oxygen? 😵‍💫 Geologist Erik Klemetti did it anyway—just to prove he could make this “geology thing” work out. 🌋 Hear his story 👉 https://ow.ly/rQ5X50Xl7lu

This week my #ENVSCOMM25-2 students will be introduced to The Story Collider & its goal of using storytelling as a way to effectively communicate science, but with a focus on environmental-science stories. 🧪 #scicomm

Great episode & colleague Eric Klemetti is also featured. My philosophy colleague & I were just talking about fear & humor as plot devices.

Imagine standing at the edge of a fiery pit that never stops burning. 🔥 Explorer George Kourounis did exactly that when he descended into Turkmenistan’s Doorway to Hell. Hear the full story on this week’s #BestOf episode of The Story Collider https://ow.ly/Lyhz50XkXWg

👻 BOO! Didn’t expect that, did ya? Science can be full of surprises — and so can life. On Nov 20 at QED Astoria, we’re bringing you a night of true, personal stories about the moments that shock, challenge, and stick with us. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/zp3F50XiEWw

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 Tomorrow we’re diving into fears big and small — for science! 🔥🌋 Erik Klemetti faces a 20,000-foot volcano, while explorer George Kourounis confronts the “Doorway to Hell.” Tune in on tomorrow's episode of The Story Collider.🎧

🥁 Drum roll please… our producer lineup is HERE! 🎤 Join us for a special online edition of Story Collider, featuring stories from Maryam Zaringhalam, Saad Sarwana, Christine Gentry, Juan Carlos Martinez Jr., Skylar Bayer, Shane Hanlon & Ari Daniel! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/lb1J50XcJXa

When anxiety took hold before an Alaskan cruise, Will Clegg turned to marijuana hoping to calm his nerves. What he discovered instead was a deeper truth 🌊💭 Listen to the full story🎧https://ow.ly/PbpL50XhzA1 #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyAwareness

Andrew McGill just wanted a memorable bachelor party… and, well, he got one 🍄 Let’s just say things got very weird once the mushrooms kicked in. Hear the full story on this week’s episode of The Story Collider! 🎧 https://ow.ly/qgXb50XhziT #TrueStories #BachelorParty #MushroomTales

Trick or trip? 🍄 Tomorrow’s Story Collider episode proves that sometimes getting high comes with more frights than fun. From mushroom mayhem to cruise ship chaos, Andrew McGill and Will Clegg learn that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t ghosts — it’s your own brain on drugs. 🎃

An improv group in her head. The theme? A thousand ways to die. This #OCDAwarenessWeek, Rachel Hostetler shares how she realized her “grad school stress” was actually OCD — and what came next. Listen to the full story now 👉https://ow.ly/EVmc50Xe7ou#OCDAwarenessWeek #OCDStories #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma

Living with OCD can mean learning to let go — of control, of pressure, of perfection. This week on the podcast, Hannah Hedelius shares how opening up about her experience has helped her find connection, community, and even a little humor. 💙https://ow.ly/1TsZ50Xe6PJ #OCDAwarenessWeek

The only thing scarier than Halloween? 🎃 Missing The Story Collider in Brooklyn tomorrow night! Don’t ghost—get your tickets before they disappear! 👉https://ow.ly/rvf450X5jti #BrooklynEvents #ScienceMeetsPolitics #LiveStorytelling #NYCEvents #StorytellingShow #OctoberEvents

🎤 Our producers usually help craft the stories—you know, behind the mic. This time, they’re telling their own! Join us November 12 online for a night of laughter, heart, and surprises 💫 🎟️ https://ow.ly/ETOv50X9of1 #TrueStories #ScienceStorytelling #LiveStorytelling

In honor of #OCDAwarenessWeek, tomorrow’s episode of The Story Collider dives deep into the inner world of obsessive-compulsive disorder 💙🎧 Don’t miss these stories from Hannah Hedelius and Rachel Hostetler. #OCDStories #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma

Leadership isn’t just about giving orders — it’s about getting your hands dirty… sometimes literally. 🦅🦴🤢 This week on The Story Collider, Molly Astell discovers what it really means to step up, even when the job stinks. 💀🎧https://ow.ly/wGKn50X9NzY #LeadByExample #WomenInLeadership

Our October Intro to Storytelling workshop is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who signed up ❤️ Missed your chance? Don’t worry! Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about other storytelling opportunities: https://ow.ly/zRru50XbmQa

🎃👻 Scary stories aren’t just for Halloween. On Oct 20 at Young Ethel's, we’ve got true tales about what happens when science turns political—and sometimes, that’s scarier than any haunted house. 🎟️ Don’t ghost—get your ticket now: https://ow.ly/a1kA50X5j3L

Shawn Musgrave learns an important lesson: always read the fine print — especially when it involves your sex life and your medication. 💊😅 Don’t miss his story on the podcast! 🎧https://ow.ly/7wvx50X9MN9

🚨 Tomorrow! 🚨Join us @caveatnyc.bsky.social for true stories about persistence, discovery & what happens next. 🎙 Hosts: Diana Li & Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 🎟 Tix (in-person + livestream): https://ow.ly/CBiX50X2h9o #StorytellingEvent #LiveStories #NYCEvents #LiveShowNYC #StorytellingNight

From listener to storyteller! 📚💡 Join Bryan Kett & Neeti Jain to draft, refine, and share your science story. Oct 27–Nov 24. Spots are limited: https://ow.ly/XtKY50WHLCB #HandsOnLearning #ScienceStorytelling #StorytellingWorkshop #ScienceCommunication #LearnToTellStories

🩸💀 This week, science gets… a little bloody. Shawn Musgrave runs into the FDA’s lifetime ban on gay blood donors, and Molly Astell discovers every researcher’s nightmare in a condor lab freezer. Dare to listen? Tune in tomorrow on The Story Collider. 🎙️

After being struck by lightning, Kim Weaver decided to live life to the fullest—and her story is as shocking as it is unforgettable. Hear it this week on Story Collider. ⚡️🎙️https://ow.ly/jbu050X6amW #TrueStories #InspiringStories #LifeChangingMoments #UnforgettableStories

“Instinct isn’t just a whim.” 🧠✨ Biologist Stephanie Galla learned that first-hand when a mugger pulled a knife on her in Colombia. Hear her story on this week’s Story Collider. 🎙️https://ow.ly/F3Zf50X6a1P

One thing you can always count on in the #CASFutureLeaders program is exceptional training from THE BEST facilitators. Thank you to Christine, Bryan, and Fola from @storycollider.bsky.social and Maggie and Emily from scitrain. Great start to our week in Columbus!

HARK DAILY - Today's best podcast moments in one playlist, featuring: - Welcome to the vaccine free-for-all @wutsername.bsky.social - The men breaking their legs to grow 3 inches taller @ruthmichaelson.com - Trying to get a squirrel out of your house @storycollider.bsky.social

The story I told in this Story Collider showcase is out now on the podcast! Listen to hear about the ups and downs I experienced in the first science lab I worked in 🦇

Science is under threat. Help us fight back—with stories. 🎙️Join us Aug 12 for a special Story Collider showcase supporting our public workshops that help scientists speak with clarity, courage & connection. 🔗 www.crowdcast.io/c/micdrop #SciComm #Storytelling #Fundraiser #ScienceMatters

Ever wanted to coach storytellers, produce live shows, or help bring science stories to life? Sign up for Story Coaching 101! 🗓️ Four Tuesdays, starting Sept. 23 ⏰ 6:30 pm ET on Zoom 🌍 Open to all! Sign up now! www.storycollider.org/public-works...

Sarah Ott shares her story about scientific misinformation (with a mention of NCSE) on The Story Collider (@storycollider.bsky.social) - www.storycollider.org/stories/2025...

"Failure is not a measure of your ability. It's just proof that you're trying." The journey through science and life is never linear. Our own Max Departee and @han-arbach.bsky.social shared their stories in this episode of The @storycollider.bsky.social. 🎧 www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

Last year, I had the joy of sharing the @storycollider.bsky.social stage with incredible storytellers, including @drkencarter.bsky.social. Today, I got to share that joy with my Abnormal Psychology students as they listened to Dr. Carter's fascinating guest lecture on thrill-seeking! 📷: Rob Felt

My @storycollider.bsky.social story made the podcast for Valentine's Day today! www.storycollider.org/stories/2025...

I’ll be a science storyteller at @storycollider.bsky.social next week! In their live recorded shows, the Story Collider reveals the role that #science plays in all of our lives through the art of personal storytelling. Happy to be sharing a #research story spanning multiple years on mapping #roots!

And talked about it on stage at @storycollider.bsky.social a while back. You can listen to the podcast here: www.storycollider.org/stories/2016...

Other notable 2024 happenings: I told my first live science story with @storycollider.bsky.social! (3/6)

The December 13th DEADLINE is COMING UP FAST 🚀 We want to hear your story so JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, science STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE @caveatnyc.bsky.social! TIME'S 🏃‍♀️ OUT 🎙️ SIGN UP NOW 🎤 tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

Proud to be featured on the @storycollider.bsky.social podcast this week with a story about all of the ways - scientific and otherwise! - I tried to persuade the pigeons on my windowsill to move out 🐦 www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

🎙️ There are 1,000s of stories in the Mount Sinai Community. Yours is one of them! JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, SCIENCE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE @caveatnyc.bsky.social! SIGN-UP NOW 🎤https://tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

Powerful stories shared in a collaboration between @alleninstitute.bsky.social and @storycollider.bsky.social - and an important reminder that there's room in science for everyone!

Science can sometimes feel like an exclusive club that only certain people are allowed into. In this week's episode, produced in partnership with the @alleninstitute.bsky.social, Max Departee and Han Arbach try to find their place in science. Listen: www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

There are 1,000s of stories in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Community. Yours is one of them! JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, science STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE! Learn More | Sign-Up Now 🎤 tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

"I belong in this space exactly as I am. I am a scientist." From battling self-doubt to finding their true paths, Maxwell Departee and @han-arbach.bsky.social's journeys are a testament to the power of living authentically. www.storycollider.org/stories/2024... @storycollider.bsky.social

We're at Imperial College #ImperialLates Dec 5 with 4 #ScienceStories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and see life differently! 🎙Hosted by Richard Kemeny & Michaela Agapiou. Stories by Akshay Gajria, Benji Waterhouse, Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi & Heather Hanna. FREE 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imperial-l...

And ideally, remember that often science itself is a really cool story. If folks haven’t listened to @storycollider.bsky.social podcasts, I highly recommend them for scientists and non-scientists alike.