True stories told live across the UK. We loved the theme Summer Nights so much… we’re bringing you another episode! This week, Jesse shares a personal story about friendship and loss, and Kash takes us on a late-night wander through London — one that leaves him seeing the city, and his future, in a completely new light.

For info on all upcoming events visit stories.co.uk and click the events tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This week we hear two stories on the theme of Summer Nights. Jesse takes us back to the Badger Club — a childhood world of plush toys, playground hierarchies and BIG choices. And Tanis shares how a simple trip to the laundrette turned into something else entirely.

For info on all upcoming events visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab.

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This week’s theme isTransformation. Daniel discovers that nothing cements a friendship quite like some mushrooms of the magical kind, while Colin learns the hard way that not all dance floors are created equal.

For info on all upcoming events visit stories.co.uk and click the events tab.

Note: This episode includes references to drugs.

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THE SPARK PODCAST IS BACK! Did you miss us? Because we missed you!

Kicking off a brand new series, this week’s theme is Rebellion. Connor shares his journey of growing up in a strict religious community in Ireland, discovering his identity, and finding his own way to break free, while Audrey proves that even a half marathon can turn into an act of defiance — especially when you’re being chased by a street sweeper!

For info on all upcoming events visit stories.co.uk and click the events tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This week we hear two stories on the theme of ‘Public Humiliation’. Nebiu tells us about laughinstereotypes on a crowded bus and Holly explains how an ex flame reignited but in all the wrong ways. 

For info on all upcoming events and dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This week we hear two stories on the highly relatable theme of ‘Faking it’. Marie tells us about the time she put her body through hell to impress a hot date and Chris recounts the time his ‘faking it’ saw a whole company crash and burn. 

For info on all upcoming events and event dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. In this ‘Weddings’ themed episode we hear from Julie and Flemming. Julie takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as she talks us through her three contrasting marriages and Flemming tells us a story to remind us that you are never too old to find true love. 

For info on all upcoming events including dates for our brand new night at the Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. We kick off a brand new series with a bang – a birthday bang to be precise. Last year our beloved podcast turned ten years old... Yes ten! So to celebrate, we put on a best-of birthday bonanza at London’s prestigious Underbelly Festival Southbank. We invited storytellers old and new to retell one of their favourite stories from events past. Here’s three of the stories we heard there, each told by a Spark storytelling veteran. 

First we hear from our podcast producer Elle who tells us about the time she went to a not-so-elite sex party. Then we hear from event producer Rachel who talks us through a psychotic episode she once had without realising she was having it. And lastly we hear from Scarlett – Spark’s amazing host and one-time tea dealer – about a party she can’t quite remember but will never forget. 

For info on all upcoming events and dates for our brand new night at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh visit ‘stories.co.uk’ and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This week Spark London very fittingly hears two tales about London. Jess tells us about the time a stranger’s kindness helped her turn her life around and Eleanor reveals a time Buckingham Palace got her all hot under the collar - quite literally.

BIG NEWS PODCAST FANS: Spark True Stories turns ten this year and to celebrate we will be hosting a live ‘best of’ at the iconic Underbelly Festival Southbank. Grab your tickets to Spark’s ‘Simply the Best’ night on the 12th of June at underbellyfestival.co.uk or visit stories.co.uk for more details.

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True stories told live across the UK. This week we christened our new venue The Bill Murray in Angel with two fantastic stories on the theme of ‘Reunion’.

Dimitri revels in the time he exacted perfect revenge on two friends and Rachael tells us about when she was locked outside in a very compromising position.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out about where to find us and when visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. We’ve seen and heard a lot at Spark - stories that have made us laugh, cringe, cry, gasp, pause for thought, rethink everything. I’d thought we’d seen it all to be honest but in January this year, Peter McCleave took to the stage and asked us to save his life. That was a first.

In 2016 Peter, a thirty nine year old triathlete and father of two, was diagnosed with a blood cancer called Myeloma and given seven years to live. Two years in, he now has five. But that doesn’t have to be the case. All Peter needs is someone who is a genetic match to donate their stem cells. In fact, that’s all most people in Peter’s situation need in order to survive. Trouble is around only two percent of the UK’s population is on the stem cell donation register. So Peter is on a mission to get that number up.

Getting on the register is simple, pain free and could save someone’s life, so why not register today? To find out more visit: www.10000donors.com

Can’t register but still want to help? You can donate to Peter’s just giving page here: https://bit.ly/2WL9QIv

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present one story on the theme of ‘appearances’ from ex health and safety officer Alex. 

Alex confesses about a moment she let appearances get the better of her and explains why - although it happened twenty years ago - she regrets it to this day!

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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In this ‘Passion’ themed episode we hear from Steph and Lou.

Steph talks candidly about life with borderline disorder and Lou takes us back to an innocent childhood discovery that made her feel like a right merchant banker.

Thanks to event host Banke Adeyemo and event producer Charley Harrison.

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This week our ‘Surprises’ themed double bill concludes with stories from Rosemarie and Rick.

Rosemarie takes us back to the early noughties and finding love online without the help of apps whilst Rick takes us even further back to the eighties and the time he was approached by an unsavoury character.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are, visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This ‘surprises’ themed episode has an unofficial sub-theme of ‘dating’ as we hear from two people about the surprises they’ve encountered when single.

David takes us through the various funny mishaps he has had on dating apps and Lucy explains what love is like when there’s a big age gap.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. In this ‘overthinking’ themed episode we hear from Jen and Holly.

Jen tells us how bodily functions on a date got her in the stickiest of situations and Holly explains why her first kiss ended up being with an 83 year old!

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit www.stories.co.uk

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True stories told live across the UK. In this episode we hear from Nicola and Andre as they tells us stories on the theme of ‘Identity’.

Nicola explains how having a famous sibling has seen her question herself and Andre gives his reasons for changing his name later on in life.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit www.stories.co.uk

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two tales on the theme of Awkward Age, as part of our collaboration with the Children’s Society.

In a night of seriously awkward stories, Kate recalls the time too much vodka saw her crash and burn at her first ever pool party and Rachel takes us back to a teenage love she was unable to admit until it was too late.

Thanks to the Children’s Society for collaborating with us to make this night a huge success. If you want to find out more about their Seriously Awkward campaign visit: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/seriouslyawkward

Special thanks to event producer Banke Adeyemo and host Charley Harrison.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present five stories on the theme of ‘All in’ for a Jerry’s Open House Special.

Gravy reminisces about getting his nickname, Charley tells us about the great lengths she went to for her best friend growing up, Dave talks about going full throttle in the name of love, Hayley explains how a stomach bug meant she had to go 'all out' to go all in, and Emma recounts the time she stopped at nothing to prevent a good friend from being deported.

Thanks to Sailor Jerry for collaborating with Spark to make this night a huge success. If you want to learn more about Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, or the man himself, visit sailorjerry.com or check out their Facebook - facebook.com/SailorJerryUK

Please always remember to drink responsibly.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode concludes our gal-dem collaboration double bill!

In a night devoted to stories on the theme of ‘nostalgia’ from women and non binary people of colour, we hear from Sasha and Lilith. Sasha takes us back to the summers she spent in predominantly white Northern Ireland and Lilith tells us how getting lost as a child saw her dad’s identity brought into question.

Thanks to gal-dem for collaborating with us to make this night a huge success. If you want to find out more about what they do visit: www.gal-dem.com

Special thanks to event producer Jinan Younis and host Banke Adeyemo.

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