The appeal lies in the relatability. Everyone has had embarrassing moments, and hearing others' stories makes us feel less alone. For example, when someone on a podcast shares a story about tripping in public, we can all remember a time when we did something similar.
Another one is 'This American Life'. Sometimes they have segments where people share their most embarrassing experiences. It could be anything from a social faux pas at a party to a really bad job interview story. The show is great at getting people to open up about these kinds of things.
You can try searching for it on podcast apps. Most popular podcast apps like Apple Podcasts or Spotify should have it. Just type in 'People Tell Their Stories' in the search bar and it should pop up if it's available on that platform.
On 'People Tell Their Stories', you might hear heart - warming family stories. For example, a story about a grandparent passing down a family recipe and the memories associated with it. There could also be stories of struggle and perseverance, such as a small business owner fighting to keep their business afloat during tough economic times.
It depends. If the person whose story it is doesn't mind and you're in a close - knit and trusting group, it might be okay. But often it's not a good idea as it can make the person feel humiliated and violated.
One day at school, I was giving a presentation. I got so into it that I didn't notice my skirt was tucked into my underwear at the back. It wasn't until after I finished and sat down that a classmate told me. I was mortified.
By being relatable. When podcast people tell stories that the audience can see themselves in, it becomes more engaging. They can share common experiences like first love or starting a new job. And they should have a clear structure, like a beginning, middle and end. They might start with a hook to draw the listener in, then build up the story in the middle and have a satisfying conclusion. For instance, in a story about a difficult journey, the start could be about the decision to go on the journey, the middle about the challenges faced, and the end about what was learned from it.
There's 'Snap Judgment' that focuses on true stories from all kinds of people. The hosts and guests tell stories in a really captivating way, covering a wide range of topics like love, adventure, and struggle. It has a great mix of different voices and experiences.
There are many types. One common one is the true-story podcast where people share real-life experiences. Another could be fictional story podcasts where people create and narrate imaginative tales.