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Ex Fabula

Real Stories MKE Hosts

The hosts of Real Stories MKE are Joel Dresang and Kim Shine.

Joel, who has a background in print journalism, got involved in Ex Fabula as a volunteer and storyteller. He then joined Ex Fabula's coaching team in 2015.

Kim is a storyteller and a journalist. She told several stories at Ex Fabula Slams before joining the team of teaching artists in 2021.

The show is edited by Sam Woods, a reporter and podcast producer who first got involved with Ex Fabula as a Public Ally in 2018.

  • Power comes in many shapes and forms and is something that everyone engages with.
  • Respect – it’s something we owe to ourselves and others. People tend to know when it’s absent and when it’s present.
  • Living to old age is an accomplishment. It’s reflective of a life well-lived and knowledge gained.
  • Defiance can be a good thing. When facing injustice, tyranny or oppression, we all need to stand up for ourselves.
  • Break ups can suck, but they can also be liberatory or necessary.
  • Everyone gets into a little mischief every now and then. It doesn’t hurt to indulge in playfulness, pranks and general silliness!
  • Our memories are what make us. They’re the stories, experiences, people and places that bind us.
  • It’s said that “home is where the heart is”.
  • Some discoveries are heartbreaking, revelatory or just plain humorous.
  • Sometimes, aspects of our appearance can represent something more than just what’s skin-deep.