The podcast explores the speaker's diverse performance experiences, from storytelling in a sauna to singing in a church choir. They reflect on the challenges and joys of different performance settings, such as open mic nights and community talk shows. The speaker also shares personal reflections on gratitude, language learning insights, and the importance of feedback.
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Performing in diverse settings like saunas, open mic nights, and religious spaces presents unique challenges and opportunities for storytellers.
Connecting to different religions, studying Christianity and Islam, and exploring spirituality can lead to a deeper understanding of faith and interconnectedness.
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Performance in Different Settings
The podcast discusses the host's experiences with performing in various settings, including storytelling in a sauna, participating in open mic nights for storytellers, and performing at an Esperanto club. These performances presented unique challenges and opportunities, such as adjusting story content for the sauna environment and translating stories into Esperanto.
Religious Journey and Church Choir
Another key focus of the episode is the host's deepening connection to religion, particularly through joining an Anglican church and participating in the church choir. The host shares their background in Catholicism, journey to atheism, and subsequent return to spirituality and engagement with God. This connection with the church and singing in the choir has provided comfort, a sense of community, and a renewed appreciation for the benefits of singing with others.
Exploration of Religion and Learning
The episode also delves into the host's exploration of different religions, including Christianity and Islam, and their interest in studying the history of Christianity and the Bible. The host reflects on the shared foundations of Christianity and Judaism, as well as the understanding of Jesus in Islam. This exploration has led to a reinvigorated interest in religion and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of different faiths.
In this episode, I talk about the kinds of performance I've been doing recently - storytelling in a sauna, spinning a tale at the London Esperanto Club, improvising at an open mic night, moderating a talk-show discussion and singing in a church choir. I've been busy this past month! No wonder I've been a bit sick, but hopefully my croaky voice won't stop you from enjoying this episode :)