Episode 20: How Do You Tell A Good Story? - has Author and 57-time Moth StorySLAM Champion, Matthew Dicks, explain ways you can improve your storytelling.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Matthew Dicks, an internationally bestselling author, 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion, and 9-time GrandSLAM champion. Matt speaks to large audiences at TEDx events and performs at open-mic storytelling competitions because he is a great storyteller. His storytelling abilities are of the highest caliber, but you can learn how to tell great stories of your own by reading his book Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling.

Listen as Matthew Dicks explains how you can tell better stories by improving your delivery, increasing stakes, and avoiding common mistakes.

In this episode we discuss:

00:00 - Say by Say It Again (Apple & Spotify)
01:08 - Introducing Matthew Dicks
04:44 - Moth StorySLAM
08:02 - Bearer of Secrets
10:30 - Importance of Stories
13:09 - Story Selection
27:33 - Delivery
33:13 - Common Mistakes
38:08 - Heightening Stakes
41:35 - Emotionally Difficult Stories
50:00 - Storytelling Intuition
54:17 - Closing Remarks
56:59 - Conclusion and Information

Resources:

Matthew Dicks: Website, Storyworthy, TEDx talk, & Social Media.
Moth StorySLAM