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Commonspace

53 Episodes

30 minutes | 3 years ago
The Storytelling Mind
In this season 2 finale, all-star Commonspace storytellers gather around a table to discuss their craft and creative passion. The post The Storytelling Mind appeared first on Commonspace.
21 minutes | 3 years ago
The One Who Laughs Last
Comedian Margaret Cho gives voice to difficulties in her life through comedy. The post The One Who Laughs Last appeared first on Commonspace.
30 minutes | 3 years ago
Good, Giving, and Game
What do an egg donor, Australian vacationer, and orgy attendee have in common? They’re leaving judgements about sex at the door. The post Good, Giving, and Game appeared first on Commonspace.
23 minutes | 3 years ago
Feels Like the First Time
The first time trying anything is likely to be awkward and clumsy. Sex does not seem to be an exception. The post Feels Like the First Time appeared first on Commonspace.
25 minutes | 3 years ago
A Journey of Her Own
As a child, Sok Be and her family fled Cambodia on a bicycle. Now, she reflects her mother’s bravery and selfless sacrifices. The post A Journey of Her Own appeared first on Commonspace.
17 minutes | 3 years ago
A Phoenix Must First Burn
Writers Cecily Kellogg and Charlie O’Hay reflect on losing twin boys and their grieving process. The post A Phoenix Must First Burn appeared first on Commonspace.
16 minutes | 3 years ago
Unexpected
From complicated pregnancies to raising children with special needs, these storytellers open up about being a mother in the face of difficult circumstances. The post Unexpected appeared first on Commonspace.
23 minutes | 3 years ago
Breaking the Class Ceiling
If achieving “The American Dream” is a game, how do you play the game? And what forces hold you back? Dr. Daniel Laurison expounds on wealth inequality and systematic class oppression. The post Breaking the Class Ceiling appeared first on Commonspace.
77 minutes | 3 years ago
Looking Class
Education, race, sex and age are only a few aspects that make up class in America. These storytellers recount their journeys using art to navigate the class system. The post Looking Class appeared first on Commonspace.
15 minutes | 3 years ago
Pussy Riot Grabs Back
Nadya Tolokonnikova has dedicated her life to disruption and resistance through art. But the fight is far from over. The post Pussy Riot Grabs Back appeared first on Commonspace.
26 minutes | 3 years ago
Beyond the Watch Tower
Kyra felt prepared to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 15 years old. Then the shunning began. The post Beyond the Watch Tower appeared first on Commonspace.
21 minutes | 3 years ago
She Was Always Amelia
One family’s touching transition meeting the daughter they always had. The post She Was Always Amelia appeared first on Commonspace.
14 minutes | 3 years ago
No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends
After his mother’s arrest, a young man is responsible for paying his family’s past-due rent…with a little help from his friends. The post No Man is a Failure Who Has Friends appeared first on Commonspace.
18 minutes | 3 years ago
Denied
Even the seemingly best attorneys and absolving witness statements haven’t exonerated Chester Hollman – but his family refuses to give up hope. The post Denied appeared first on Commonspace.
26 minutes | 3 years ago
The Waiting Game
Giovanni Reid spent 26 years behind bars. After his release, Giovanni reflects on the trials and tribulations of representing himself from jail. The post The Waiting Game appeared first on Commonspace.
15 minutes | 3 years ago
Ashes to Ashes
When we die, what do we leave behind? And where does it go? The post Ashes to Ashes appeared first on Commonspace.
31 minutes | 3 years ago
Welcome to the End
Thinking about mortality can be grim. These artists and storytellers don’t want you to fear the reaper. The post Welcome to the End appeared first on Commonspace.
14 minutes | 3 years ago
Going Out with a Bang
Sometimes the party doesn’t start until life is over. The post Going Out with a Bang appeared first on Commonspace.
32 minutes | 3 years ago
I Am a Man
A doctor, an athlete, an educator, and a veteran join Commonspace host Jamie J. in an honest discussion about living as Black men in America. The post I Am a Man appeared first on Commonspace.
21 minutes | 3 years ago
Verse
Many storytellers express their political and personal concerns through poetry. We look back on some of the best poems from Commonspace Season 1, including work from Ross Gay and Emi Mahmoud. The post Verse appeared first on Commonspace.
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