You’ve probably got something in your house that looks ordinary to everyone else—but to you, it’s a story. A chipped mug. A souvenir spoon. A game-worn jersey, or a matchbook from a bar that isn’t there anymore. These objects aren’t special because of what they’re worth. They’re special because of what they’ve witnessed. Today’s story…
What Was Your Favorite TV Show As a Kid? Before streaming and smartphones, our favorite shows shaped our routines—and our dreams. In this episode, we rewind the tape to childhood TV, exploring how the shows we watched became the lens through which we saw the world. We’ll unpack how to write about these moments, answer…
The Power of Getting Caught In episode 4 of the Memoir Club Podcast, we’re going to talk about getting into trouble. We all got in trouble as kids—but what if those missteps are where our best stories live? In this episode, we explore the power of “getting caught,” why trouble is a rich source for…
Listen to the Complete Episode: In episode 3, we’re exploring the theme of Family Dinners. You can tell a lot about a family by how they eat dinner. Some prayed first. Some fought first. Some set the table like clockwork, while others hovered near the stove like scavengers, waiting for Mom to say, “It’s ready!”…
Listen to the Full Episode The House That Built Me In episode one, we’ll unpack why physical spaces leave such lasting impressions, how to mine those memories even if they’re fuzzy, and how your childhood home might just be the perfect starting point for your memoir. I’ll share a personal story, answer a question from…
Listen to the Full Episode: Sometimes, We Just Can’t Remember the Details In episode 2, we’re dealing with a topic that affects everyone: What do you do when you just can’t remember the details? For example, I was standing in the bedroom the other day, holding a ceramic jar I’ve had since college. For five…
Listen to the Full Episode: Memoir Club. Everyday Stories, Told Well. Hello and welcome to the Memoir Club Podcast. I’m Wayne Jordan, your host—and if this is your first time listening, you’re in just the right place. Because in this first episode, I’ll share what Memoir Club is, why ordinary stories matter, and how this…