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Tell Me A StoryWhat I Saw on October 7thShye Klein survived the Nova music festival massacre on October 7th, 2023 - one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Israeli history. At the festival, he photographed 54 people - 52 who survived and 2 who were murdered. He has since dedicated himself to sharing testimony about the mass casualty event where 411 people were murdered and 55 kidnapped.
2025-12-1653 minTell Me A StoryThe Man in the Ram TruckTofunmi was trying to give his girlfriend the perfect birthday when a man in a Ram truck yelled a racial slur at him through the window in broad daylight, with his young daughter laughing in the passenger seat. What followed was a confrontation, a near-accident, and a lesson Tofunmi's father tried to teach him the next day: that real power means not reacting, even when everything in you is screaming to. Tofunmi reflects on the seemingly-impossible standard of having to be a leader even when someone tries to strip away your humanity. This isn't an ea...
2025-12-0921 minTell Me A StoryCurating the VibesStefania was lying around after hip surgery, watching YouTube DJ sets, when she started wondering: "What would it be like to be the one making people dance?" Six months later, she was hobbling into DJ school on crutches for an intro class that left her brain buzzing, and completely exhausted. Now she's curating vibes across Toronto, learning to read body language in real-time, all the while discovering that being a DJ means way more homework than anyone realizes. It's never too late to start something completely new! Stefania is living proof of it.
2025-12-0223 minTell Me A StoryOwning My Diagnosis"Authenticity is freedom." Radz is reflecting on a decade-long journey of learning to stop hiding parts of himself. What started as panic attacks that wouldn't stop led to a bipolar diagnosis at 28, a brief stint in jail, and eventually a complete reframing of how he shows up in the world. Radz shares his experience navigating mental health in tech sales, the difference between Western and Eastern perspectives on bipolar disorder, and why he now leads with his full story in job interviews–criminal record, mental health struggles, and all. By refusing to com...
2025-11-2524 minTell Me A StoryHello My Name Is Judy"Judy!" a McDonald's worker yelled at Dylan as he walked into Penn Station.From that day forward, it was solidified. One random pink name tag he’d worn for exactly one day turned Dylan into Judy almost everywhere he went.Judy he was, and would be, forever more.Dylan reveals how a bag of old political pins led to 100 custom name tags, a tattoo on his chest, two bowling shirts from a dead woman in Pennsylvania, and a very awkward naked skydiving experience in Austin…There’s really no other context I can...
2025-11-1834 minTell Me A StoryWhat's in a Name?Antonio used to be Juan, the soft-spoken trumpet player who got good grades.Then high school happened, and Juan needed to disappear.Enter Antonio: tougher, cooler, running with a crew that his old friends wouldn't recognize.One name change led to a complete personality overhaul as Antonio got pulled into Toronto street culture, searching for belonging in the darkest of places.Antonio tells the story of reinventing yourself to fit in, and explains how he managed to merge all versions of his identity moving forward.
2025-11-1125 minTell Me A StoryBearing Witness"The first thing that I smell, I just smell death." Yuliya found herself on a plane with two ex-prime ministers heading to Israel less than a month after October 7th. She shares the story of landing in an eerily empty country and traveling to Kfar Aza in armored vehicles. She describes the burned cars piled high, the ransacked homes of families.Ultimately, Yuliya explains why sometimes bearing witness is the most important thing you can do.
2025-11-0438 minTell Me A StoryThe Sister I Never Knew"My name is Julia. I don't know if you know who I am, but... I'm outside your house." That's how Julia introduced herself to her half-sister's mom after parking outside their Toronto home with zero warning. Growing up on opposite sides of the world, Julia and Kat only knew about each other in fragments. A photo on the wall, a gift sent years ago, whispers of "you have a sister somewhere." But when Julia finally worked up the courage to knock on that door, what she found wasn't the fairy tale reunion she'd ima...
2025-10-2835 minTell Me A StoryMy Crash CourseThere Yonatan was, living his best life on his motorcycle in rural Australia, when he crested a hill and realized–oh GOD!--there's no more road. Cue the crash, the broken foot, and a farmer who basically handed him a Diet Coke and said "good luck getting to the hospital." As Yonatan explains, sometimes life has to literally knock you off your bike to get your attention. You’ll learn what happens when the universe forces you to pump the brakes on your wanderlust, whether you like it or not.🏍️ Like if you...
2025-10-2128 minTell Me A StoryJust Don’t Pick That TrickBen Train is a professional magician, which means he knows how to keep his cool. Except, apparently, when he’s performing on national television… doing a trick he really didn’t want to do.Ben shares how a last-minute submission landed him back on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, why he was hoping the producers wouldn’t pick a certain trick, and what it’s like to frantically rehearse for one of the biggest gigs of your life while your co-magician is in another country.What could possibly go wrong?🎥 Watch the trick that made it on TV
2025-05-2639 minTell Me A StoryThis Wasn’t in the BrochureOne minute, Mike Arnone was soaking up the sun in Panama’s San Blas Island. The next, he was stuck on a boat full of strangers, two dead engines, and no way back to shore.“Well, this wasn’t in the brochure,” he thought. Mike shares his story of panic on the high seas, and how he stayed calm while everything and everyone started rocking.
2025-05-1924 minTell Me A StoryWhat Happens When the Lights Go OutDuring Toronto’s infamous 2013 ice storm, Ben Sterlin found himself alone in a freezing house with no heat, no power, and no idea what to do next. So he did the only thing that made sense: he called his best friends.He didn’t know that bundling up with a few friends and playing board games by candlelight would turn into an unforgettable moment that left a lasting mark on his life. 🔥 If you’ve ever wished you could freeze a moment in time, this one’s for you. 🎲 Subscri...
2025-05-1229 minTell Me A StoryManifesting Monster TrucksMarny Florence didn’t set out to host a Monster Truck show.She just kept saying yes to dance gigs, to random auditions, and to following her wild dreams, until one day she found herself front and center with a microphone in hand and a stadium full of fans roaring back.Marny talks about what it’s really like to follow your gut, take ridiculous leaps, and roll with the momentum when life hands you something way better than you imagined, like, say, a Hot Wheels Monster Truck Tour.🚗 Buckle up for thi...
2025-05-0538 minTell Me A StoryHow I Accidentally Joined a Cult“Guys… I think we were in a cult.”Rachel Evangeline Chiong thought she was just going to a Christian homeschool conference in Indianapolis. New clothes, a road trip, a little light Bible study… it was all pretty standard. Until, years later, her sister sent her a text.Rachel tells the story of how a childhood curriculum called the Wisdom Booklets led to a trip into a very conservative Christian organization, complete with khaki skirts, strict dress codes, and something called “umbrellas of authority.”👉 Ever realized someth...
2025-04-2823 minTell Me A StoryHow to Build Community From ScratchWhen David Gasch first heard about the Moishe House - a subsidized home for Jewish young adults to host community events - he had no idea it would become the setting for one of the most formative chapters of his life.David tells the unlikely origin story of Toronto’s Annex Moishe House: Facebook posts, pandemic pivots, two sukkahs, and a Shabbat dinner that drew 50 people out of isolation. What started as a wild idea during lockdown turned into an enduring community, and even sparked a few love stories alo...
2025-04-2139 minTell Me A StorySmells Like TroubleJordana and her husband were newly married, newly moved in, and freshly sweating in their apartment without AC. So, like any reasonable modern-day couple, they bought a portable air conditioner.But then came the smell.At first, it was just a little fishy. Then it got weird. Then it got alarming. After rounds of cleaning, Googling, and gaslighting herself, Jordana submitted a maintenance request, and got a knock at her door from the police.Listen to find out what came next.
2025-04-1418 minTell Me A StoryThe Midtown PerspectiveAs it turns out, a sidewalk isn't only for walking.Toronto moves fast. So when Gershom Maes planted himself at the intersection of Bathurst and St. Clair with a black sharpie and 3 pressing questions, the city did something unexpected: it responded.This story speaks to our moments of shared humanity, fleeting connection, and the magic of standing still. 🎧 Listen, share, and let us know: what would you ask a stranger?#tellmeastory #midtowntoronto #humanconnection #streetstories
2025-04-0827 minTell Me A StoryMe and a Missing Persons CaseYou meet a girl at university orientation. You grab a coffee, exchange numbers. Totally normal…right?Until one day, you get a call from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Somehow, Shaun Bernstein became the last known person to see her before she vanished.Listen in to hear how meeting a fellow student spiraled into one of the strangest chapters of Shaun’s life.Late-night texts. A duffel bag in the trunk. And a missing persons investigation that still doesn’t quite make sense.
2025-03-3125 minTell Me A StoryMore Than Just a GameThe field was empty. The kids hadn’t shown up. Maybe no one was coming.Ira had come all the way from Israel to a village in Ghana, determined to start a football team from scratch. But between the no-shows, the language gaps, the balagan, and the cultural curveballs, it wasn’t looking good.A group of teenagers with tough home lives. A volunteer coach with zero experience. And a shared love of the game that turned into something much bigger.Ira shares the story of building a team, teaching (and learning) life less...
2025-03-2846 minTell Me A StoryLost the Weight, Found My PurposeAshley Jett lost nearly 100 pounds, and completely changed her life. As she puts it: "It's been a heck of a journey."Tune in to hear Ashley’s story from struggling with her weight to embracing a vegan lifestyle that changed everything. We talk mental health, self-worth, and the power of the people around you.Ashley’s message is simple: You can change your life, and you deserve to feel good in your own skin.Like if you believe health is more than just a number.Comment with your biggest takeaway from Ashl...
2025-03-2022 minTell Me A StoryA Climber Walks into a Dentist’s OfficeIt all started with a casual encounter at a food festival, and somehow ended with a bouldering session in a dentist’s office in Brooklyn. Yeah, you read that right.Adam explains how embracing discomfort and taking unexpected risks are what life is all about. And sometimes, the best connections often come from saying yes to the unknown.
2025-03-1423 minTell Me A StorySome Dreams Don’t Come with a MattressJackie had everything she needed growing up: stability, comfort, a clear path ahead. But when she decided to chase her dream of becoming a journalist, everything changed.Moving to Accra, Ghana’s capital city, meant starting from scratch. It meant crashing on the floor of a tiny apartment, stretching every cedi, and facing the question: How much do I really want this? Should she keep pushing forward or pack up and go home?No one knew what she was going through at the time, but in this episode, Jackie fi...
2025-03-0726 minTell Me A StoryWhose Dream Am I Following?Have you ever followed a path that wasn't really yours because it felt safer, easier, or just made others happy?Graydon gets it.He studied computer science because that’s what he was “supposed” to do, but deep down, he wanted more. So, he took a leap, trading a stable career for life on the road, and toured for nearly a decade with his band, The Young Novelists.We cover messy friendships, tough conversations about creative direction, and figuring out who you are when your dreams change. As it turns out, sometim...
2025-02-2846 minTell Me A StoryA Very African AffairReporting from East Africa, Jack set out to cover a world-famous marathon. He ended up in a story straight out of an action movie.Buckle up for a beer-fueled bus ride, high-stakes border crossings, and the kind of adventure that makes you question reality.Oh, and did I mention there might be a TV show in the works?#TellMeAStory #journalismlife #eastafrica #wildstories
2025-02-2135 minTell Me A StoryWhat I Wish I Knew About ADHDMichael grew up thinking ADHD was something tofix. He was the kid who couldn’t sit still, who zoned out in class, who felt like his brain was running five different marathons at once. In this episode, Michael gets real about what it was like growing up with ADHD, how it shaped his education, his relationships, and his faith, and the moment he realized that ADHD wasn’t a curse, but a competitive edge.If you’ve ever felt like your brain was working against you (or if you’ve been the kid who “just needed to f...
2025-02-1436 minTell Me A StoryIs That a Baby?Al just wanted a snack. Instead, she found a baby.
In this wild, unexpected, and slightly chaotic episode of Tell Me a Story, my friend Al shares the night she stepped outside her Halifax apartment and discovered an actual, real-life newborn lying outside her back door.
What do you do when you find a baby outside? Is there a protocol? Who do you even call first? Do you listen to the voice inside that’s whispering: “just keep it!”?!
This is probably my most UNBELIEVABLE story yet. You won’t believe it until you hear...
2025-02-0333 minTell Me A StoryThe Day the Queen DiedEmma didn’t mean to inherit the British monarchy’s baggage. But when you’re a British expat walking a corgi on the day the Queen dies, people start making a lot of assumptions.Emma shares her winding story of life with Sophie the corgi, her thoughts on snap judgments, and the surprising way a royal dog can make you rethink identity and belonging. Watch for a story about dogs, humans, and how we’re all just trying to figure each other out.And yes, there’s a Corgi.
2025-01-2631 minTell Me A StoryForgiving My FatherEdward Chow opens up about his complex relationship with his father, a man who stayed behind in Hong Kong while Edward and his brother were raised in Canada by their mother.
After more than a decade of estrangement, Edward had the chance to confront his father and grapple with a lifetime of anger, resentment, and longing.
Edward shared:
What it’s like to sit face-to-face with someone you barely know but desperately want to understand
How music became Edward’s outlet for processing his emotions
The journey of forgiveness and why it’s...
2025-01-2040 minTell Me A StoryThe Day Everything Went Wrong (and Turned Out Right)Ever been late to something super important and thought, well, that’s it for me...?
That’s exactly what happened to Ron Monteiro. But his story didn’t end there.
In this episode of Tell Me a Story, Ron talks about the time he lost out on a dream job and how that perceived failure ended up being one of the best things that ever happened to him.
Now, he’s running his own business, inspiring others, and has even written a book called "Love Mondays".
As Ron learned, sometimes, losing out on what you think you want makes room for...
2025-01-0526 minTell Me A StoryKori’s Road to Orthodox JudaismBorn in the Bahamas and raised in Canada, Kori takes us through his upbringing in a predominantly Christian environment, his curiosity about religion, and the questions that led him on an unexpected path to Orthodox Judaism.
From learning Greek and Hebrew in high school to studying religious texts at university, Kori explains some of the philosophical and theological questions that shaped his journey.
He shares what it was like being a cultural and religious outsider, his exploration of Judaism, and the challenges and rewards of converting to a new faith.
It was a...
2024-12-301h 17Tell Me A StoryHeartbreak in Malta with Jonas GoldmanIs it better to have loved and lost?
Can you surf your way out of heartbreak?
Did Oprah really make an appearance at the Nationals Park?
Welcome to the very first episode of "Tell Me a Story".
I’m your host, Adina Samuels, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick this off.
Jonas Goldman takes us along for his international love story, complete with coastal sunsets, poor wifi connections, and Parisian buses running on, um, alternative energy sources...
👉 If you’re into this, don’t forget to LIKE (do it for Jonas’s butterfly biologist era), COMMENT (share your he...
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The Rabbi Orlofsky ShowSefira - Out of Memory (Ep. 170)R' Orlofsky reflect on the connection between Sefira, attention, and ...mindfulness?🎉 Starting next week: The Tefila series! http://rabbiorlofsky.com/tefila🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ___❓ Questions of the Week📝 Submit your questions at https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa"Would you consider starting a shidduch aspect to your website to let young single entering the parsha use your shuirim as a starting reference point? As li...
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Touch and GoAnd That’s a WrapTo pay homage to our time here, I spoke with fellow volunteers Elinor and Ira about what exactly happened here the last three months…
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Touch and GoGirl Like MeMeet Jackie, my first friend in Ghana. The most surprising thing about her is how much she reminds me of me. It’s a small world, after all…
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Touch and GoPay My School Fees, Not My Bride PriceIn Ghana, 1 in 5 girls between the ages of 20-24 were married before they were 18. While on paper, women’s rights are equal to those of men, reality tells a different story. Join me and Emelia Turkson, co-founder of St. Anna’s Children’s Home and Academy, for a discussion on the clash between tradition, the law, and the modern Ghanaian woman.
2021-11-2944 min
Touch and GoI Get It From My MamaTwo thirds of all maternal deaths in the world occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Standing on the frontlines in this battle is Augustine Bow, director of nonprofit Health Militia. Hear his take on the statistics and his plan in effect to end maternal death in Ghana.
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Touch and GoGhana Make a DifferenceChild trafficking affects at least 30% of children in Ghana. Kofi Amoako is the director of Ghana Make a Difference, an organization that rescues, rehabilitates and reintegrates these children into society. I sat with him to speak about the children, his work and purpose.
2021-11-2229 min
Touch and GoThe Free PressBack on air, I chat with Radio Host Nana Yaw about the responsibility of a Ghanaian journalist, free press in Africa and critical opinions about my time here.
2021-11-1818 min
Touch and GoTwo Months in AfricaJoin me for some early morning reflections on what I’ve experienced since arriving in Ghana, and what awaits.
2021-11-0821 min
Touch and GoTea with London©️While taking a shower outside, someone knocks on the door. “Just a minute”, I say. We begin chatting and the mystery man asks to borrow my soap. I agree, never expecting to see it again. Later that night, a freshly scrubbed man comes over and brings me what’s left of my travel-sized Dove bottle. Isn’t that the beginning of every good podcast? From our chance meeting, we decided to collab and create this piece of content. Here’s Adina and London, featuring special guests, talking about culture shock and social responsibility.
2021-11-0332 min
Touch and GoRasta is the WayAya sends a message to the world in the very way he exists. Listen to the chaos of a beachside evening party and the wisdom of an atypical educator to learn to see life the Rasta way. 1,2 ✌🏿
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Touch and GoA Night to Remember…What happens when two girls sleeping in a straw hut forget to lock the door at night? A weekend of relaxation takes a wild turn. 😱
2021-10-2615 min
Touch and GoOn Air AgainOnce just wasn’t enough… this time I brought my friend Ira along to Osimpam FM, where we chatted about our experiences in Winneba.
2021-10-2217 min
Touch and GoLive on Ghanaian Radio!You’ll never believe what happened… one moment, I meet Sammy Lopez, radio host at Osimpam 95.5 FM. Next thing you know, I’m live on air talking international relations, education and romance in Ghana. Listen for a taste of African radio, and skip to 21:00 to get to the juicy parts. 🎧
2021-10-1749 min
Touch and GoWhat Am I Doing Here? Part IILet’s put the dramatics aside. As promised, here’s a deep dive in to my day-to-day life here in Ghana.
2021-10-1219 min
Touch and GoWhat Am I Doing Here? Part IAn answer to the existential side of the question: why am I really here and how am I spending my time?
2021-10-0910 min
Touch and GoWhat Am I Doing Here?A look at both the literal and existential question: how am I spending my days here in Ghana? And, why?
2021-10-0925 min
Touch and GoLet’s Call a Braid a BraidIs having my hair braided “cultural cannibalism”? As Shawana Abduai, resident cook of our home here says, African hairstyles are woven into their DNA. So where does that leave me? Listen to find out.
2021-10-0621 min
Touch and GoThe Ivory TowerAfter a trip to the slave-trading castles lining Cape Coast, I sit down with history student Clifford Gyamfi to discuss how we represent history and our responsibility moving forward.
2021-09-2828 min
Touch and GoGood Morning, Winneba!Come alongside me as I jog through the city and take note of what makes Winneba the city I now call home.
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Touch and GoA Brief History of GhanaA tl;dr version of Ghanaian history and culture featuring Obed Sackey, local educator.
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