After losing her daughter to #SCN2A complications, Angie Weaver donates her daughter’s brain for #RareDiseaseResearch. This vulnerable story explores grief, love & what it means to make an ultimate gift in the hope of helping other families. 🎧 https://ow.ly/jzBM50YawZe

When standard treatments fail, research becomes lifeline. After multiple relapses, Carlos Guerrero-Anderson enters a #clinicaltrial for his rare cancer — not just to survive, but to help build a future for others like him. 🎧 https://ow.ly/Vpmy50YawwN#clinicaltrial #ScienceStories #RareDisease

Angie Weaver holds onto an unshakable belief: that her daughter, who has a rare #SCN2A disorder, will beat the odds. Don't miss this incredibly powerful and emotion story we produced in partnership with Biohub Rare As One Project on our podcast this week. 🎧 https://ow.ly/hq4N50Yawow #SCN2A#RareDisease

NYC—join us Feb. 16 at Frigid New York for a night of true stories about the moments when everything changes. Hosted by ErinHBarker & Brad Lawrence with Adair Heitmann, Bimini Wright, Caelinn Aisling, Justine Ang Fonte & Brian Lorio. 🎟 https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1321/

Research is personal. Tomorrow’s episode features Carlos Guerrero & Angie Weaver from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative #RareAsOne Project, sharing what it’s really like to live in the world of rare disease—where research can mean everything. #PatientStories #ResearchMatters #RareDiseaseCommunity

Plans are overrated 🧭 Join us at LAist this Feb. 19th for true stories about going off the map — medical mysteries, wild moments, zero chill. Tickets on sale 🎟️ https://ow.ly/z9KJ50XUgwA #TrueStories #LAistEvents #LiveStorytelling #FebruaryEvents #NightOutLA

Did you know that narratives can generate interest in your research? @storycollider.bsky.social provides #CASFutureLeaders with skills for effective storytelling. If you're a Ph.D. student or postdoc, apply for the 2026 program by January 25. www.cas.org/about/future... youtu.be/3J9LvBqM8XY?...

Gastor Almonte was just hunting for a deal… and ended up with way too many condoms. 😅💥 But hey, maybe he saved a few neighborhood couples from premature parenthood! Listen to his hilarious story now!🎧 https://www.storycollider.org/stories/2026/1/30/best-of-story-collider-dating-by-the-numbers

Tristan Attwood learned that data and science can take you far… but sometimes, love doesn’t follow the numbers. 💻💞💡 🎧 https://ow.ly/3nxI50XEnu5 #DataAndLove #OnlineDating #ModernRomance #DatingStories

💘 Love is in the numbers! Tristan Attwood analyzes online dating. Gastor Almonte miscalculates… condoms. Two stories, one hilarious Best Of episode. 🎧✨ #DatingByTheNumbers #RomanticMath #LoveAndNumbers #ScienceOfLove

In South Africa, Fiona Tudor Price witnesses the devastating toll of AIDS misinformation—and realizes she must act. 🎧 https://ow.ly/P5T950XEk1r #AIDSAwareness #StopMisinformation #HealthEducation #FightStigma #GlobalHealth #TrueStories

Modesta Abugu couldn’t believe it — someone was dedicating their life to spreading misinformation that was hurting farmers. 😡🌾 Don't miss her story on this week’s episode of The Story Collider. 🎧 https://ow.ly/NorI50XEhYs #ScienceStorytelling #ScienceCommunication #FightingMisinformation

🚨 Tomorrow night in NYC! 🚨 Join us at Caveat for an evening of powerful, deeply human stories about the science we don’t talk about enough — from mental health to infertility. Five voices. Five stories you won’t forget. Last chance to grab 🎟️ https://ow.ly/qEGw50XJOXK

What happens when the wrong story takes hold? Modesta Abugu and Fiona Tudor Price confront the real-world consequences of misinformation in tomorrow’s episode. 🎧 #Misinformation #MediaLiteracy #FactChecking #TruthMatters #StopFakeNews #CriticalThinking #ImpactOfMisinformation

Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 made a vow: no matter what, she wasn’t giving up her dream. She was going to be a scientist — come what may. 🔬 🎧 Hear her story of choices, and regrets wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/3YVv50XE8Hx #ScienceStories #WomenInScience #ScienceJourney #WomenInSTEM

Misha Gajewski suddenly becomes the emergency contact when her grandfather has a stroke — and the weight of that choice is overwhelming. 😳💔 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/oSL850XE8y6 #TrueStories #FamilyResponsibility #EndOfLifeCare #DifficultDecisions

LA friends 🧭 Feb 19th, join us LAist for a night of true stories about going off the map — from medical mysteries to life-or-death moments in the wild. Funny, intense, and deeply human. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/u6js50XUefW #LAistEvents #LAStories #LiveStorytelling #TrueStories #LAEvents

One crisis. One vow. Two life-defining choices. New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨ #Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney

⏰ Early bird tickets end soon! Join us at Caveat for an evening of powerful, honest stories about the science we don’t talk about enough. 🎤 Hosted by Diana Li & Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 📺 In person + livestreamed 🎟 Early bird tickets end Jan. 19 https://ow.ly/w8Hh50XJOhQ

Omiya Hassan was thrilled about AI’s potential… until she realized just how much energy it was burning. ⚡🌍 Hear her story about the surprising environmental cost of the AI revolution in this week’s episode. 🎧 https://ow.ly/Xh2R50XE75l #AIAndClimate #AIEthics #ClimateImpact #AIProblems

Kyle Gillis learned the hard way that the real threat isn’t AI doing your job better — it’s your manager not knowing enough to realize it can’t. 😂🧦🤖 Hear this hilarious story about what Kyle does when he loses his job to AI. 🎧 https://ow.ly/nm0H50XE6mM #FutureOfWork #ScienceStory

Big news from The Story Collider 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 has been elected President of our Board of Directors! Congrats, Paula—and thank you to Krishna Pakala for his leadership! More details: https://ow.ly/wf1q50XUcys

🤖 AI is everywhere… but is it really helping? This week, comedian Kyle Gillis finds out the hard way when AI takes over his job. Engineer Omiya Hassan uncovers a shocking cost behind AI. Tune in tomorrow for stories about the power—and pitfalls—of #ArtificialIntelligence. 🎧✨

If Adam Ruben’s story proves anything, it’s that even the most passionate scientists are not immune to the “start the night before it’s due” lifestyle. 😅⏳ 🎧 https://ow.ly/9w0T50XE5jv #Procrastination #STEMStories #ScienceOlympiad #LastMinuteGenius #SciencePodcast

If JR Denson’s story teaches us anything, it’s this: NEVER try to put a grease fire out with water. 🔥🙅‍♂️💦Don’t miss his absolutely wild tale of 12-year-old logic on the podcast this week.🎧 https://ow.ly/vuyz50XE56A #KitchenChaos #GreaseFireSafety #LifeLessons #FunnyStories #KitchenFails #TrueStories

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 Like New Year’s resolutions, these stories are ambitious… but, like most resolutions, the execution is a little flawed 🔥 Tune in tomorrow as JR Denson and Adam Ruben's confidence flys a little too close to the sun. ☀️🎧

Victoria Manning is in her forties — and just getting started. 🎉 Start 2026 inspired by her #BestOf Story Collider story of reinvention, courage, and discovering #NewBeginnings at any age. 🎧 https://ow.ly/HiVC50XE377#BestOf#NewBeginnings#HearingJourney #WomenWhoInspire #NeverTooLate

This year was packed with unforgettable moments on our stages and podcast, but a few stories truly stole our hearts. ❤️✨ Check out our favourite stories of 2025—aka the ones still living rent-free in our brains 👉 https://ow.ly/nN9O50XIv7U

Sean Bearden discovered a passion for physics while incarcerated, but the journey didn’t end there. Every day brings new challenges — and he keeps moving forward, one step at a time. 🎧 https://ow.ly/h71J50XE2JW #InspiringStories #SecondChances #EducationMatters #LifeAfterPrison #KeepMovingForward

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄 Sorry — you’ll have to wait just one more sleep to unwrap our gift! 🎁 In tomorrow’s #BestOf episode, Sean Bearden discovers a passion for physics where he least expects it, and Victoria Manning steps into a world of sound. Don’t miss it! 🎧✨

A mother’s priorities are admirable, but Maryam Zaringhalam’s mom maybe should have been a bit more dramatic… 😬 Hear Maryam’s story of family, fear, and love that puts everything else into perspective. 🎧 https://ow.ly/jbMB50XCZTj #FamilyStories #Motherhood #FamilyLove #RealLifeStories #ListenNow

Jess Nurse thought love was supposed to hurt — until she experienced the kind of love that actually heals. 💛 🎧 https://ow.ly/on6450XCZwh #HealingLove #LoveAndHealing #TrueLove #MotherDaughterRelationships

Ever look back and think, “Wow, I probably should’ve panicked more”? Jess Nurse and Maryam Zaringhalam sure have. Catch their stories in tomorrow’s episode. 🎙️Available anywhere you get your podcasts! #DontBeDramatic #DramaQueen #NewEpisode #ScienceStory

Join us at Caveat for an evening of stories about the science we don’t talk about enough. Five voices. Five stories that need to be heard. 🎤 Hosted by Diana Li & Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ In person + livestreamed 🎟 Early bird tix available until Jan 19 https://ow.ly/tipP50XJMNc

Kate Schmidt thought being the “smart kid” defined her — but life had bigger plans. Over time, she’s discovered her identity is multifaceted, ever-changing, and, yes… pretty special. ✨ 🎧 https://ow.ly/ONGp50XCRsj #IdentityJourney #InspiringStories #SelfDiscovery #BeYourself #AuthenticSelf

Stephanie Rowley thought she had it all figured out — until she started her first professor job and realized… maybe she doesn’t. 😅 🎧 Listen https://ow.ly/LOcf50XCRgO #NewProfessor #AcademicLife #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #HigherEd #WomenInAcademia #LearningCurve

What happens when the thing you were always good at stops coming easy? Stephanie Rowley and Kate Schmidt are about to find out. New episode drops tomorrow. 🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts! #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingChallenges #NewEpisode

Everyone needs a good mantra and we’re loving Emily Hespeler’s mantra: “Who’s a baddie? I’m a baddie!” 💥 🎧 Listen to their fearless, inspiring story wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/T80L50XCPOo #BaddieEnergy #SelfConfidence #MotivationDaily #Empowerment #InspiringStories

Paralyzed? Scott Imbrie says, "F@&K IT!" 🎧 Listen to his fearless story now! https://ow.ly/bjzk50XCNx8 #Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #DisabilityAwareness #Motivation #Resilience #NeverGiveUp

Life throws challenges. Scott Imbrie and Emily Hespeler throw attitude right back. New episode drops tomorrow. 💛 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts! #InnerStrength #OvercomingChallenges #Inspiration #RealStories #NewEpisode

Goat in labor ✅ Panic level ✅ Life lessons from Curly? Also ✅ 🐐✨ Hear Gwynne Hogan’s wild farm adventure this week on The Story Collider. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/2Esi50XoJ1J #Storytelling #FarmAdventure #AnimalTales #WomenWhoInspire #FarmStories

🚨 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🚨 The wait is over — HYSTERIA hits Caveat for one wild night of #WomensHealth, science, and storytelling that’s anything but clinical. Don’t be left diagnosing your FOMO — tickets are almost gone! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/N3TK50Xm8PM#WomensHealth#NYCEvents #ScienceStorytelling

Brave horse ✅ Wild imagination ✅ Sunset ride? Almost… 😄 Hear Andrea Azarian’s unforgettable story this week on The Story Collider. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/jsrV50XoIPF #BestOf #TrueStories #Storytelling #AnimalRescue

🎧✨ Revisit a classic Story Collider tale with fresh perspective on this week’s RISK! Kevin reacts to Danielle Meinert’s unforgettable “The Day I Met ARFID” — a must-listen for storytelling fans and mushroom-curious folks 🍄 🎙️ https://ow.ly/MnhR50Xx00M #arfidawareness

🐴🐐 Ever had one of those days where you accidentally become an animal rescuer? Tomorrow’s #BestOf episode features two unforgettable stories of unexpected heroism — from a lost horse in need of a helping hand to a goat giving birth at the worst possible time. New episode drops tomorrow! 🎧

This week on The Story Collider, Sam Blackman shares his emotional story of being torn between science, belief, and the weight of human loss. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/2Rv950XoGW1 #ScienceAndFaith #Storytelling #MedicineAndHumanity #TrueStories

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Producer Showcase! 🎤✨ Missed it? Don’t worry—you can still watch the whole thing! 👉 Sign up on Patreon for access, or 👉 Catch it here: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/producershowcase Thanks for being part of our Story Collider family! 💛

Even in the hardest moments, there can still be light. ✨ Don't miss Stella Mayerhoff’s moving story from her time doing fieldwork in the Congo. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/gai650XoGno #Fieldwork #TrueStories #Storytelling #MomentsOfMagic

Once upon a time, “hysteria” was a diagnosis — now it’s a show you don’t want to miss.📍Caveat | 🍸 12/2 | 🎭 9:30 PM Tickets are flying faster than a Victorian diagnosis — grab yours now: https://ow.ly/mbSC50Xm8fA #StoryCollider #Hysteria #CaveatNYC #WomensHealth #Storytelling

How do you find the right words when there are none? In tomorrow’s episode, both storytellers face impossible moments — delivering devastating news. Heartbreaking, human, and deeply moving. New Story Collider episode out tomorrow. 🎧 #TrueStories #Storytelling