Ex Fabula
Real Stories MKE HostsThe 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.
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No matter who helped raise you, those relationships have profound impacts on us for the rest of our lives. -
Comfort zones are important, especially in a world that, depending on your identity, can be harmful. -
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Pets are supposed to teach you responsibility, bring you joy, and become part of your family. Sometimes this all works out, other times the plan goes awry. -
What we eat, how we eat, the role eating plays in our lives can reveal a lot about our upbringing and our heritage and the choices we make. -
Whether you are moving to a different neighborhood or a different country, there is always an element of risk when you leave the familiar for the unknown. -
Breasts are a source of life and nutrients for our babies but they can also be a source of sickness and fear for those who get diagnosed with breast cancer. -
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Sports can lead to teamwork or competition, build determination or anxiety, and contribute to a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. -
Luck is a constant wild card; it’s the element of risk that’s involved in everything that we do. Some people don’t believe in luck, but they do believe in karma or fate.
