The Story Collider

Modesta Abugu couldn’t believe it — someone was dedicating their life to spreading misinformation that was hurting farmers. 😡🌾
Don't miss her story on this week’s episode of The Story Collider.
🎧 https://ow.ly/NorI50XEhYs

#ScienceStorytelling #ScienceCommunication #FightingMisinformation

🚨 Tomorrow night in NYC! 🚨
Join us at Caveat for an evening of powerful, deeply human stories about the science we don’t talk about enough — from mental health to infertility. Five voices. Five stories you won’t forget.
Last chance to grab 🎟️ https://ow.ly/qEGw50XJOXK

What happens when the wrong story takes hold?
Modesta Abugu and Fiona Tudor Price confront the real-world consequences of misinformation in tomorrow’s episode. 🎧

#Misinformation #MediaLiteracy #FactChecking #TruthMatters #StopFakeNews #CriticalThinking #ImpactOfMisinformation

Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 made a vow: no matter what, she wasn’t giving up her dream. She was going to be a scientist — come what may. 🔬
🎧 Hear her story of choices, and regrets wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/3YVv50XE8Hx

#ScienceStories #WomenInScience #ScienceJourney #WomenInSTEM

Misha Gajewski suddenly becomes the emergency contact when her grandfather has a stroke — and the weight of that choice is overwhelming. 😳💔
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/oSL850XE8y6

#TrueStories #FamilyResponsibility #EndOfLifeCare #DifficultDecisions

LA friends 🧭 Feb 19th, join us LAist for a night of true stories about going off the map — from medical mysteries to life-or-death moments in the wild. Funny, intense, and deeply human. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/u6js50XUefW
#LAistEvents #LAStories #LiveStorytelling #TrueStories #LAEvents

One crisis. One vow. Two life-defining choices.
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨

#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney

⏰ Early bird tickets end soon!
Join us at Caveat for an evening of powerful, honest stories about the science we don’t talk about enough.
🎤 Hosted by Diana Li & Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈
📺 In person + livestreamed
🎟 Early bird tickets end Jan. 19 https://ow.ly/w8Hh50XJOhQ

Omiya Hassan was thrilled about AI’s potential… until she realized just how much energy it was burning. ⚡🌍
Hear her story about the surprising environmental cost of the AI revolution in this week’s episode.
🎧 https://ow.ly/Xh2R50XE75l

#AIAndClimate #AIEthics #ClimateImpact #AIProblems

Kyle Gillis learned the hard way that the real threat isn’t AI doing your job better — it’s your manager not knowing enough to realize it can’t. 😂🧦🤖 Hear this hilarious story about what Kyle does when he loses his job to AI.

🎧 https://ow.ly/nm0H50XE6mM

#FutureOfWork #ScienceStory

Welcoming New Board Leadership at Story Collider — The Story Collider I’m very happy to share some good news from Story Collider’s Board of Directors: Dr. Paula Croxson has been elected President of our Board. Paula has been part of the Story Collider community since 2017, and it’s hard to imagine someone more deeply connected to this work. Many of you know Paul

Big news from The Story Collider 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 has been elected President of our Board of Directors! Congrats, Paula—and thank you to Krishna Pakala for his leadership! More details: https://ow.ly/wf1q50XUcys

🤖 AI is everywhere… but is it really helping? This week, comedian Kyle Gillis finds out the hard way when AI takes over his job. Engineer Omiya Hassan uncovers a shocking cost behind AI. Tune in tomorrow for stories about the power—and pitfalls—of #ArtificialIntelligence. 🎧✨

If Adam Ruben’s story proves anything, it’s that even the most passionate scientists are not immune to the “start the night before it’s due” lifestyle. 😅⏳

🎧 https://ow.ly/9w0T50XE5jv

#Procrastination #STEMStories #ScienceOlympiad #LastMinuteGenius #SciencePodcast

If JR Denson’s story teaches us anything, it’s this: NEVER try to put a grease fire out with water. 🔥🙅‍♂️💦Don’t miss his absolutely wild tale of 12-year-old logic on the podcast this week.🎧 https://ow.ly/vuyz50XE56A

#KitchenChaos #GreaseFireSafety #LifeLessons #FunnyStories #KitchenFails #TrueStories

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
Like New Year’s resolutions, these stories are ambitious… but, like most resolutions, the execution is a little flawed 🔥
Tune in tomorrow as JR Denson and Adam Ruben's confidence flys a little too close to the sun. ☀️🎧

Victoria Manning is in her forties — and just getting started. 🎉
Start 2026 inspired by her #BestOf Story Collider story of reinvention, courage, and discovering #NewBeginnings at any age.
🎧 https://ow.ly/HiVC50XE377
#HearingJourney #WomenWhoInspire #NeverTooLate

This year was packed with unforgettable moments on our stages and podcast, but a few stories truly stole our hearts. ❤️✨ Check out our favourite stories of 2025—aka the ones still living rent-free in our brains 👉 https://ow.ly/nN9O50XIv7U

Sean Bearden discovered a passion for physics while incarcerated, but the journey didn’t end there. Every day brings new challenges — and he keeps moving forward, one step at a time.
🎧 https://ow.ly/h71J50XE2JW

#InspiringStories #SecondChances #EducationMatters #LifeAfterPrison #KeepMovingForward

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄 Sorry — you’ll have to wait just one more sleep to unwrap our gift! 🎁

In tomorrow’s #BestOf episode, Sean Bearden discovers a passion for physics where he least expects it, and Victoria Manning steps into a world of sound. Don’t miss it! 🎧✨

A mother’s priorities are admirable, but Maryam Zaringhalam’s mom maybe should have been a bit more dramatic… 😬
Hear Maryam’s story of family, fear, and love that puts everything else into perspective. 🎧 https://ow.ly/jbMB50XCZTj

#FamilyStories #Motherhood #FamilyLove #RealLifeStories #ListenNow

Jess Nurse thought love was supposed to hurt — until she experienced the kind of love that actually heals. 💛 🎧
https://ow.ly/on6450XCZwh

#HealingLove #LoveAndHealing #TrueLove #MotherDaughterRelationships

Ever look back and think, “Wow, I probably should’ve panicked more”?
Jess Nurse and Maryam Zaringhalam sure have. Catch their stories in tomorrow’s episode. 🎙️Available anywhere you get your podcasts!

#DontBeDramatic #DramaQueen #NewEpisode #ScienceStory

Join us at Caveat for an evening of stories about the science we don’t talk about enough. Five voices. Five stories that need to be heard.
🎤 Hosted by Diana Li & Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈
✨ In person + livestreamed
🎟 Early bird tix available until Jan 19 https://ow.ly/tipP50XJMNc

Kate Schmidt thought being the “smart kid” defined her — but life had bigger plans. Over time, she’s discovered her identity is multifaceted, ever-changing, and, yes… pretty special. ✨
🎧 https://ow.ly/ONGp50XCRsj

#IdentityJourney #InspiringStories #SelfDiscovery #BeYourself #AuthenticSelf

Stephanie Rowley thought she had it all figured out — until she started her first professor job and realized… maybe she doesn’t. 😅 🎧 Listen https://ow.ly/LOcf50XCRgO

#NewProfessor #AcademicLife #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #HigherEd #WomenInAcademia #LearningCurve

What happens when the thing you were always good at stops coming easy? Stephanie Rowley and Kate Schmidt are about to find out. New episode drops tomorrow. 🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

#PersonalGrowth #OvercomingChallenges #NewEpisode

Everyone needs a good mantra and we’re loving Emily Hespeler’s mantra: “Who’s a baddie? I’m a baddie!” 💥
🎧 Listen to their fearless, inspiring story wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/T80L50XCPOo

#BaddieEnergy #SelfConfidence #MotivationDaily #Empowerment #InspiringStories

Paralyzed? Scott Imbrie says, "F@&K IT!" 🎧 Listen to his fearless story now! https://ow.ly/bjzk50XCNx8

#Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #DisabilityAwareness #Motivation #Resilience #NeverGiveUp

Life throws challenges. Scott Imbrie and Emily Hespeler throw attitude right back. New episode drops tomorrow. 💛 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

#InnerStrength #OvercomingChallenges #Inspiration #RealStories #NewEpisode

Goat in labor ✅
Panic level ✅
Life lessons from Curly? Also ✅ 🐐✨
Hear Gwynne Hogan’s wild farm adventure this week on The Story Collider.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/2Esi50XoJ1J

#Storytelling #FarmAdventure #AnimalTales #WomenWhoInspire #FarmStories