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Speak Easy Story Night

Speak Easy Story Night

Written by: Jeff Belanger and Mike Hsu
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Speak Easy Story Night is a podcast highlighting some of the personal stories shared in front of live audiences at our storytelling events. Each event is based on a theme, and each story is told in five minutes with no notes. These are true-life experiences told by the people who lived them. Speak Easy Story Night was created and co-hosted by author, podcaster, and media personality Jeff Belanger, and broadcaster and podcaster Mike Hsu.2026 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Emergency - Speak Easy Story Night - Episode 3
    Jun 10 2026

    You had some plans. Maybe you were going to take a trip, go out to dinner, or maybe your plans were just to sit on the coach and watch a movie. The point is you had plans, and now those plans are out the window. This new event is your top… and only priority. Maybe you need an ambulance… right now! Or a bathroom… right now! Or you need some pizza… right now! On this Speak Easy Story Night we'll hear stories about: EMERGENCY!

    Featuring storytellers: Erin O'Neall, Jo MacGugan, Jeff Belanger, Charlie Arsenault, and Lynnsy Pauline

    Recorded live May 17, 2026, at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts.

    Our next Speak Easy Story Night is Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove St, Worcester, MA. The theme is: HUNGRY. The event is being held outside (weather permitting), there will be a food truck, and a free double-feature movie shown outside after. 21+, $10 to get in. To pre-register to tell a story, email us: speakeasy@jeffbelanger.com.

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasystorynight/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasystorynight

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    40 mins
  • Foolish - Speak Easy Story Night - Episode 2
    May 10 2026

    We've all played the fool at some point, we've been embarrassed by something we said or did. Those moments get burned into our permanent memories in the hope of avoiding a similar outcome in the future. On this month's Speak Easy Story Night, we're talking about feeling FOOLISH.


    Featuring storytellers: Laura DiCaronimo, Doug Farquharson, Casey Elizabeth, Casandra Sky, and Mike Hsu


    Recorded live April 30, 2026, at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts.


    Our next Speak Easy Story Night is Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove St, Worcester, MA. 21+, $10 to get in. To pre-register to tell a story, email us: speakeasy@jeffbelanger.com.


    Follow us on
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasystorynight
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasystorynight

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    38 mins
  • Scared – Speak Easy Story Night – Episode 1
    Apr 16 2026

    We've all been scared at one point or another. And each of us fears something. Fear isn't always rational, it's rarely convenient, it's never pretty, but it serves its purpose. On our first episode of the Speak Easy Story Night Podcast hosted by Jeff Belanger and Mike Hsu, we explore stories related to: SCARED.


    Featuring storytellers: Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, Erin O'Neall, Jeff Winacoo, Nick O'Malley, and Vi.
    Theme music by John Judd.


    Recorded live March 12, 2026, at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts.


    Our next Speak Easy Story Night is Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove St, Worcester, MA. 21+, $10 to get in. To pre-register to tell a story, email us: speakeasy@jeffbelanger.com.


    Follow us on
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasystorynight/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasystorynight

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    46 mins
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