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Tune in to Chicago’s finest storytelling. Broadcasting live from 2ndStory.com, we bring you the 2nd Story Podcast. Listen to recordings of our favorite stories from Webster’s Wine Bar and beyond. Listen below or subscribe with iTunes or your favorite reader.

That Lovely Dark-Haired Girl

When he first met her, Andrew couldn’t believe he’d found someone like Allison. After he lost her, all he wanted was to stop trying to find her again. Company Member Andrew Reilly’s work has appeared in The Angler, Concisely, The A.V. …

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Prima Ballerina

Ina has been a Chicago inspiration for years, serving the city and listening to the stories of the town at Ina’s Kitchen. One night, Ina stumbles upon an opportunity to say thank you to the woman who inspired her, completing …

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I Don’t Know What You’re Talking About

The time has arrived. The time for the dreaded “sex talk.” But what happens when the talk amounts to only a handful of words? One daughter and her mother struggle to communicate, as Cyn realizes that growing into a young …

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The Brad Story

Originally from Kent, Ohio, Matt is a Chicago based stage director, teacher, and long-suffering Indians fan. His stories have been heard at The Moth (Story Slam Winner, February 2010), Essay Fiesta, Write Club!, and 2nd Story where he is an …

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The Honeymoon Is Over

Robyn and Jim have been married for three days, but it feels like three hundred years already. How will they push through the post-proposal blues?   Robyn Okrant is an actress and author who teaches both writing and yoga. She …

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Daylight Savings: Stories of Leaping Forward

Our third long-form podcast episode is HERE! Featuring stories by: Jane DeLaubenfels, Nadine C. Warner, and Eric Hazen. Read more about this podcast in our blog.

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You Win Some

Rebecca takes a trip to the DMV to get a new driver’s license. What seems simple quickly becomes complicated and confusing, as Rebecca searches for that one person who will lend a helping hand.

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Go On Back to Your Boyfriend

Alyssa was fed up with her old ways and needed a change, so she did what any self-respecting person would do: she fled the country. Will Alyssa’s choice to study abroad in London prove to be the solution to her …

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Unveiled

A woman is reunited with her childhood best friend and soon discovers just how far they have diverged in their life choices.

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Scaredy Cat

An eight-year-old. Left alone in his home. In the middle of the night. What could go wrong?

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