DEB #4 - A Writer's Life with Vanessa Shields

Dame talks about current news with Minito Reasor and Shannon Cason. R Kelly gets deservingly worn out more and why what Kevin Hart said in the past still carries weight and Miracle Whip vs Hellmans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Wheeler is writer, storyteller, veteran Moth producer, and storytelling academic historian of sorts. They talk about Detroit, working with The Moth, and outdoor storytelling events. Dame loves outdoor festivals with porta-potties...not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa Shields is a writer, poet, show runner, and community organizer from just over the border in Canada. Dame just appeared at her Mouth Piece Storytelling show in Windsor, so she invited Vanessa to Detroit for a talk. They talk practice vaginas, storytelling, and a frightening TEDx experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame talks to Detroit's Chief Storyteller, Aaron K. Foley. Yes, that's an actual job title. They talk bike lanes, neighborhood names, and of course Detroit. Lots of Detroit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame talks with Matt Trombley & Jamie Quartuccio about their adventurous lives. Both have decided to bypass the expected brick and mortar home life, and instead hit the road living in their customized van. They discuss IKEA, argue about who came up with the idea, and discuss vans with shag carpet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame's brain is thinking about storytelling, so she talks with fellow Detroiter & storyteller, Shannon Cason. They talk about how they got started in storytelling, about their favorite music, and how Detroit affected them both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame's Eclectic Brain is coming soon! Interviews, stories, rants, advice, and Dame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.