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Sinead - Saint Xena
23 februari 2024 · 11 min
In one of our LGBTQ evenings, Sinead tells the story of Saint Brigid, the icon that inspired her childhood crush: Xena, the Warrior Princess. Lees meer
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Nadine - Grandma
14 februari 2024 · 11 min
There are people in this world who seem to have figured out what it means to be a human being. When that person happens to be your grandmother, that's a voice that stays with you for life. In this story, Nadine shares the most important lessons she learned from her grandmother. Lees meer
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Aryeh - Circle
7 februari 2024 · 12 min
When it comes to avoiding the cycle of destruction, our only hope is in remembering the past. Aryeh intertwines the love story of his grandparents during WWII with the parable of Rabbi Ishmael and the tragedies of this day and age. Lees meer
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Asya - Love Language
31 januari 2024 · 11 min
For most of us in Mezrab, English is a second language we use to connect quickly with each other. However, it's often the unique flavors that each of us adds to the language that really makes the connection. Asya shared with us her experience of falling in love while attending school in Türkiye. It'll probably resonate with you, not simply because she tells it in English, but mostly because you're human. Lees meer
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Rasha - Home
24 januari 2024 · 12 min
Rasha is Palestinian with an Israeli passport. Her family's story is one of displacement ever since her grandmother was expelled by the Israeli army from her village during the Nakba of 1948. What does being at home mean when you are a refugee in your own homeland? Lees meer
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Sanne - Fish
18 januari 2024 · 10 min
Every week, Mezrab welcomes hundreds of immigrants who came to The Netherlands by choice or by necessity to make a new home. The person writing this (AKA me) is one of them. Especially in these times, it's cool to hear a native Dutch person relating to our experience as fishes out of water. Lees meer
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Irina - Burglar
11 januari 2024 · 16 min
When Irina discovered her house had been broken into and her possessions stolen, it initially seemed like a terrible crisis. Yet, when you're making a new country your home, the tough moments often reveal the blessings in our lives. Lees meer
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Farnoosh - Princess Taj
3 januari 2024 · 11 min
Have you ever had a crush on a historical figure? Imagine being able to have a coffee with Napoleon, or exploring the countryside with Joan of Arc, or having a long conversation with Alan Turing. Farnoosh confesses her historical crush is Princess Taj, the jewel of Persia. Lees meer
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Violeta - Book Gift
29 december 2023 · 12 min
Every once in a while, we have a night in Mezrab called Off the Page, where we tell stories inspired by books. Violeta took a creative twist on the assignment, offering a scathing review about a book her boyfriend gifted her, which she hated thoroughly. Enjoy this cautionary tale on the art of selecting the right book as a gift. Lees meer
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Rod - Elders' Improv
20 december 2023 · 18 min
The best starting point for any project is the moment it begins. Picture this: you're on your way to a job interview at a senior retirement home. Suddenly, you find yourself surrounded by a group of seniors, all eagerly expecting to be entertained. Sounds like the promising start of an incredible project, doesn't it? Well, it's also the start of a fantastic story. Lees meer
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Akos - Ace
14 december 2023 · 13 min
Discovering our own voice and identity is a long journey for many of us. However, some people are exploring uncharted territory when it comes to understanding themselves as something that society has yet to recognize. This path is not without its difficulties, but the rewards are plenty. Lees meer
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Asha - Eurovision
6 december 2023 · 10 min
For the party crowd, it's a dazzling whirl of dance beats and wild fun. For the cultural connoisseurs, it's a vibrant splash of diversity. But for Ash, Eurovision is the backdrop to a story that redefines what an open relationship is. Crank up the volume. This is the rhythm of that peculiar night. Lees meer
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Meysam - The Word 'Gay'
29 november 2023 · 15 min
What's in a word? What we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. Sometimes the only thing standing between two lovers is the specific name of that bond. As if the word 'gay' was anything else than a random assembly of sounds, changing nothing on the nature of love. If we could only shed our fear of certain words, imagine the multitude of joys that would unfold before us. Lees meer
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Tristan - Good Catholic
22 november 2023 · 13 min
There's a Bible verse that says something like "be patient in tribulation". However, when the specific tribulation is breaking your genitalia, the Bible says: "No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off shall enter the assembly of the Lord." It's definitely hard to be a good catholic. Lees meer
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Grainne Delaney - Love actually
15 november 2023 · 13 min
What is love? We've been asking ourselves that question for thousands of years. Some of us thought that Haddaway's song would provide an answer, but nothing. Let me try one: Love is something too vast for arms' reach, yet it fits within a hug. Not bad, I would say, but I'm biased. If you want a better answer, check out this story. Lees meer
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Janet - Camping trip
9 november 2023 · 14 min
Many of the stories that are told at Mezrab could easily be turned into TV pilots. Although we are still trying to scratch the surface of television industry, sometimes we have a story that already got picked up on the small screen, and we get the opportunity to hear the protagonist's first hand account. Lees meer
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Daniel - The Cave
5 november 2023 · 14 min
Two fearless teenagers dare to dive into a cave, craving to uncover its secrets. What lay hidden in the depths is a dramatic rite of passage. Lees meer
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Sinead - Tick the box
26 oktober 2023 · 11 min
Sometimes, the sum of a person's efforts over the years converge at the moment when a form was filled out or not. The story of Sinead attempting to enroll in university is a reflection of the ancestral struggle of human beings against bureaucracy. Lees meer
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Marijn - Trains
18 oktober 2023 · 10 min
Did you know that before Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train", people already met each other on trains? Yeah, reality came first, but now it seems as though such encounters belong to works of fiction. If you're looking for a story that could fit into the rom-com, dark comedy, or adult genres (or in all three combined), then you should check out Marijn's. Lees meer
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Jennifer - Ice Cream
6 oktober 2023 · 12 min
As Freudians love saying, if you want to understand the feelings of a lactose-intolerant towards ice cream, you should examine their relationship with their parents. Jennifer's story portrays the many flavors of a challenging relationship. Lees meer
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Fer - Beetroot
29 september 2023 · 11 min
Being a rebel is something you learn at home. Fer was 7 when he discovered the taste of revolution, by rejecting the taste of beetroot. Perhaps one day, songs will be sung about the children who stand up for their culinary preferences. Lees meer
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Naomi - Free
21 september 2023 · 10 min
The fight for freedom, being who you are, and your right to seek happiness in the way you want transcends borders. This is the story of Naomi. She is alive, free, and happy. But she had to fight for it. Her story is one of survival.
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Erwin - Heroes
14 september 2023 · 15 min
This story has all the elements of an Oscar-winning movie - unwavering commitment to the right values, heroic endurance amidst suffering, and a love story set during World War II. However, what makes this story better than a movie is that it is narrated by Erwin, the very son of a couple of true heroes. Lees meer
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Armina - Alarmina
6 september 2023 · 11 min
If survival is your main goal, then fear is a good advisor. However, since we hanged our spears of hunter-gatherers, maybe it would be nice to cool it off with the fearful advice. Don't get me wrong—the world can still be quite dangerous... But isn't that part of what makes life so thrilling? Let's hear what Armina (or her alter-ego, Alarmina) has to say about this. Lees meer
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Lara - Liar
30 augustus 2023 · 8 min
In the beginning was the Word, but Lara believes that that word was probably a lie. It was time that someone defended this fundamental sin, without which storytelling would be meaningless. Buckle up for a collection of 'true' stories from a professional liar. Lees meer
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Danni - Body Scan
23 augustus 2023 · 10 min
All of us have experienced shame at some point. It's such a painful feeling that some people wince at the mere thought of it. How cruel it is to be ashamed of enjoying ourselves, and how beautifully Danni can turn a lesson in pain. Lees meer
Check Danni's show at Amsterdam Fringe in September!
https://amsterdamfringefestival.nl/the-red-shoes-2/
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Irina - Dima
16 augustus 2023 · 9 min
Great slice-of-life stories are much like icebergs, revealing just a tiny portion of the underlying drama. The best ones barely hint at the threat of tragedy if the plot veers toward the abyss. In this episode, Irina gifts us a masterclass in suspense beneath the guise of a bittersweet coming-of-age. Lees meer
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Margo - Red Light District
9 augustus 2023 · 17 min
There's this fable about Thales of Miletus, who fell into a ditch because he was walking while gazing at stars. At times, it seems like artists can make the same mistake. Margo illustrates this beautifully as she recounts the time she staged an artistic performance in Amsterdam´s Red Light District. Lees meer
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Joseph - Therapy
2 augustus 2023 · 14 min
Today we bring you a story fresh from our Pride night. Joseph introduces us to a new, non-conventional form of therapy, with a very open-minded approach. Enjoy your Pride! Lees meer
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Jugal - Baby brother
26 juli 2023 · 8 min
Argentinian poem Martín Fierro says: "Siblings shall be united, for that is the prime law (...) for if they fight among themselves, the outsiders will devour them". It might be a sort of humble attempt to counteract the influence of the myth of Cain and Abel. For all of us who have siblings, it might be difficult to follow this law without first hearing a story like that of Jugal, standing together with his little brother against the world. Lees meer
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Lupe - Magic
19 juli 2023 · 11 min
Picture this: Björk's belting out tunes, an alcohol-induced marriage proposal is underway, inner monologues are louder than the music and thoughts blurt out like surprise confetti. Top it off with an awful joke about David Blaine, failing miserably to sweeten a night spent at the hospital. That was Lupe's magical evening, and yes, he gives us permission to laugh about it. Lees meer
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Zoe - Romantic
12 juli 2023 · 13 min
Life is hard for a romantic in the 21st century. If you were born before Y2K, as Zoe and the mysterious writer of this copy did, you were raised to be a hardcore romantic. The rom-coms, the ballads, and even the freaking ads on TV conditioned us to long for the heart-pumping feeling of running through an airport to declare our love for someone. But times are a-changing, and romantic love is being put into question, and that's good. But what do we Millenials do with all these gooey feelings inside? Lees meer
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Marijn - Papua New Guinea
7 juli 2023 · 20 min
You can either travel to see places, or to meet new people. You can also do both, but there's one of those options that's way more meaningful. Follow Marijn on his trip around Papua New Guinea and see how a sense of wonder about humans in general can lead to meeting the most interesting ones. Lees meer
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Cené - Sunday School
28 juni 2023 · 10 min
What does it mean to grow up as a 'good Christian woman' when there are barely any women in the Bible to serve as role models? Cené explores this question by channelling her Sunday School teacher, who recounts the well-known story of Adam and Eve, only this time it's the honest version. Lees meer
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Amir - 3D love
21 juni 2023 · 13 min
As a rule of thumb, Disney movies might not give you the full picture when it comes to love. There's a slight chance you might miss some of the nuances of real life. Amir learned this when he had to tell his daughter about his own love story with her mother. In my book, real people are still way more interesting than 3D characters. Lees meer
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Farnoosh - Anne & me
14 juni 2023 · 11 min
So, if you have a child with a vivid imagination who loves the stage, they will turn any drama into their own, so better invest in acting classes for them. Otherwise, they might get too involved in saving Anne Frank, as Farnoosh did. Lees meer
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Başak - Leaving
7 juni 2023 · 14 min
In 2016, Başak witnessed the coup attempt and the hardening of Erdoğan's politics. She decided to flee home. But leaving, escaping and quitting are not the same thing. Sometimes the distance allows you to understand the difference. Lees meer
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Phillip - Tantra Workshop
31 mei 2023 · 14 min
Phillip enrolled in a Tantra Workshop, as you normally do when you're seeking adventures. He found himself immersed in a journey of connection, not devoid of eerie coincidences and unexpected turns. Lees meer
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Soula - Medusa, the woman
24 mei 2023 · 13 min
Soula unearths the untold tale of Medusa, the woman before the monster. It was about time someone did that, and who better than an authentic Greek storyteller? A story driven by the lust of gods and kings. Soula gifts us a look into Medusa's journey: from woman to victim to weapon. Lees meer
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Rohit - Meditation Retreat
23 april 2020 · 10 min
So, if you're Indian you should pretty much own going to a meditation retreat right? I mean, you have been culturally taught what white people pay good money to learn. Rohit learned the hard way it's not exactly true. And he got a good story out of it. Lees meer
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Jaap - Meeting Anita Ekberg
12 april 2020 · 10 min
Jaap is a regular on the My True Story night. He's also an accomplished musician. So when he met cinema legend Anita Ekberg, he turned it into a story, as well as a song. Of course.
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Milda - Google Girl
4 april 2020 · 9 min
Milda brings us a story about how we grow in life. From one activity to the next. And who when we get stuck all knowing Google swoops in for the rescue.
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KOR – THE NEW PUPPY
30 maart 2020 · 12 min
Naming a new puppy is tricky business. But how do you deal with your mother wanting to name her new dog after the new boyfriend of your ex?
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RIMOUSKY – MEETING MY TOXIC TWIN
30 maart 2020 · 10 min
Rimousky tells us the story of meeting her toxic twin. An impressive tail of Amsterdam romance, involving cigarettes, copious amounts of alcohol and a burn spot on an inconvenient place.
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ESRA – THE BALD GIRL
30 maart 2020 · 18 min
Esra’s second story in our audio library is the story of the bald girl, a character her Turkish mother used to tell her. A story that served her well when she grew up:
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MARIJN – THE ONE NIGHT STAND
30 maart 2020 · 10 min
Marijn tells us the story of a one night stand with unforseen consequenses. A surprisingly touching story of love, jealousy and ultimately, growing up to be our better selves:
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ABHISHEK – THE BLUE SAND
30 maart 2020 · 14 min
Abhishek is a magical storyteller. In this story he takes us to a day in which he had left everything behind. Studies, family, hometown. Even the familiarity of the earth under his feet:
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ROB ANDRIST PLOURDE – FIRST SNOW AT THE MALL
30 maart 2020 · 9 min
Rob is a performer with an encyclopedic knowledge of music. Which is great for personal stories, because anything he remembers comes back to him with the soundrack of the times:
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GUS – JESUS CHRIST THE REBEL
30 maart 2020 · 13 min
On our Samizdat many storytellers bring narratives of rebellion and fleeing wars. Gus brought a story of a hero not everyone would expect on this night.
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ROXY JC – LOVE IN THE TIME OF PHARMACEUTICALS
30 maart 2020 · 9 min
From time to time comedians make a venture into the world of storytelling. Here’s Roxy JC’s first try. Since then she’s become a familiar face on the Mezrab carpet: