So, What's Your Story?

05/07/2024

This week, “So, What’s Your Story?” has a truly international flavor. Both our distinguished guests have had extensive overseas experiences they will be sharing with us. Jason Corder will recount his stories as an envoy, actor and producer for twenty years in Africa. And as if that weren’t enough, Julie Gianelloni Connor, a retired senior diplomat with the U.S. State Department, will share some eye-opening stories that will give us a taste of how a top diplomat addresses the never-ending turmoil facing the world.

So be sure to tune in to 90.1 FM radio at 6 PM this Wednesday, or else livestream us at kpft.org

Another important note: KPFT radio is in the midst of their latest pledge drive, so you can call 713-526-5738 or go to KPFT.org and scroll to So What's Your Story to designate us as a program you support.

04/30/2024

Patience and kindness.

04/30/2024

Yom HaShoah Concert

The link below is for a free storytelling concert to be given by Dr. Hank Roubicek to Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day: Yom HaShoah. Sunday, May 5, 5:30PM. It is virtual and sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel. His passion and persona fuel these emotional stories about being raised by Holocaust Survivors. Stories will range from hilarious to melancholy. The traumas of second-generation survivors inspire some of his anecdotes, and all of the tales lead to the powerful lessons of tolerance, understanding, and healing. Q&A will be included in this memorable concert.

Dr. Roubicek is Emeritus Professor of Communication at the University of Houston, a veteran docent at Holocaust Museum Houston, author, storyteller, and creator of So, What’s Your Story? On Houston’s KPFT 90.1FM

Registration is below.

Here’s the link again to register:

"Schmaltz On Rye" with Hank Roubicek - Event - Congregation Beth Israel

04/30/2024

This Week on “So, What’s Your Story?”

Ronald Reagan once said,
“Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They’re just braver five minutes longer.” –

Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical teams who remain in dangerous situations until everyone is safe exemplify this idea. They sustain their bravery and determination for an extended period. This quote reminds us that heroism often lies in the ability to persist and maintain courage in the face of danger and adversity. Ultimately, this notion still reinforces our collective impression of those human superheroes.
Our guest storytellers agree with this notion about heroes but have the capacity to stretch to identify their own heroes---personal heroes who influenced their lives. We are speaking of the unsung hero—the one who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them. Interestingly, these young tellers are my unsung heroes and yours too because they get rave reviews whenever they are on this show. They are students in Ms. Vinne Arlt’s Broadcast Journalism class at Meyerland Middle School for the Visual and Performing Arts. They are:
Chris Crear
Ella Wolf
Sasha Solomon
Sophia Sorena
Louisa Picard
Gracie Jennings Mesler
Brynn Cabe

Tune in this Wednesday, May 1, 6:00PM CST to be inspired by these creative children from our community. KPFT 90.1FM or KPFT.ORG/Listen Live/ HD1
And treasure what you hear. Peace

Hank

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04/27/2024

The Art of Storytelling isn't only a skill but a gift to be treasured forever. The value is amplified by learning this skill from an award-winning professor and storyteller. Register now and let the story of your life immortalize you.

The Art of Storytelling: Discover the Story in You - Women's Institute Of Houston (wih.org)

04/11/2024

Here's To You: How to Craft and Deliver a Toast...April 21, personal and virtual: Women's Institute of Houston
Dr. Hank Roubicek
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Tis’ the season for weddings, graduation, confirmation, and a variety of gatherings. The truth is it is always the season for delivering toasts. And why not? A toast isn’t merely a short speech, it is a gift, one that is personal, intimate, and memorable. However, to make a few words and gesture...

04/09/2024

This week on “So, What’s Your Story?" we'll feature Pushcart award-nominated author Sam Foster. Sam will be sharing some compelling stories about his hometown of Beardstown, Illinois from his 3-book series “American Trilogy.” Sam will share the town’s history from the Indian Wars of the 1700’s—centering on the exploits of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh—all the way to the present century. Tune in to 90.1 FM from 6-7 PM this Wednesday, or livestream us at kpft.org, and hear Sam Foster make the intriguing history of Beardstown, with all its ups and downs, come alive.

04/06/2024

Every show is special on "So, What's Your Story?" However, this past Wednesday was off the charts. Warren Holleman, one of my fav tellers, delivered a collection of personal stories about discrimination in the most innovative style I ever heard. And I've heard a lot!!! These narratives range from a segment of our gay community finding inspiration from West Side Story, to Bonnie and Clyde. Intrigued? Wait until you enjoy these very beautiful stories. Peace. Hank

04/02/2024

To claim discrimination is essential to the makeup of the American persona and a flaw in our national landscape would not be an exaggeration. My guest on So, What's Your Story? This Wednesday, April 3, 6-7pm CST, is Warren Holleman. It is his storytelling---told in both spoken and written form, that has made a measurable difference in our collective quest to rid our hearts of hate.

Warren graduated from Apex High School in North Carolina, in 1973 He moved away but his heart has always remained in Apex. A short list of his work which was born from the above-mentioned formula and his love for Apex include: Pluck, Perseverance, and Paint: Apex, North Carolina: Beginnings to 1941, a book written with his equally talented brother, Toby. Jerry Miller. Byron Pitts, co-anchor of ABC Nightline, had these words of praise: “If you love a story about community and the can-do spirit of small-town America, then Pluck, Perseverance, and Paint is a must-read. Warren’s play, Forged in Fire: The Birth Story of Apex, is based on stories from that book.



Warren’s other plays, Beyond the Pale (The Backstory of Russia and Ukraine) and All’s Swell That Ends Swell (A Farce of Shakespearean Proportions), demonstrate his ability to look at world view from several lenses and apply his passion for story. And why not? Warren is a storyteller and it is no hyperbole to call him my favorite. I met him at The Moth when he told (no surprise here) a story about experiencing hate as a kid. He tells lots of stories at The Moth, winning many because he moves his audience to feel things and be reminded that they are human. His stories are showcased on The Moth Radio Hour, The Moth Mainstage, TEDx, and the Houston PBS series, Stories from the Stage.


Warren continues his interest in the power of human narrative and healing by serving as an editor for Pulse: Voices from the Heart of Medicine. And, for many years Warren was co-host of this award-winning show “So, What’s Your Story?”

Tune in this Wednesday at 6 and treasure what you hear.
90.1 FM on the dial or KPFT.ORG anyplace on the planet.

Peace,
Hank Roubicek

03/20/2024

Mary Edgerton hosts the 99-ers: Sean Welling of True Grit Stories along with Sharon Eisner, Richard Munchkin, Ronna J Levy, Sean Wellington, Neshama Franklin, Andrew Shelffo, Kory May, Tracey Starin and Johanne Pelletier each of whom within 99 seconds will shake your soul with a delicious (in the words of Neshama Franklin) story. These vary from childhood to parenting, from teaching to learning, all the stories of and from our lives. Join us. It will be a roller coaster ride in one hour with just deliciously delightful storytellers! Wednesday March 20th 6 pm kpft.org

03/12/2024

This week on "So, What's Your Story?" local author and humorist, Amy Weinland Daughters, will share some quirky stories from two of her books. Tune in to hear her travel back in time to relive a 70's childhood in Tomball. And Amy will also share the magic that happened when she decided to sit down and write real letters to all of her 580 Facebook friends (yes, I'm talking about letters with envelopes and stamps, etc. Remember those?). You can hear us at 6 PM Wednesday on KPFT 90.1 FM, or live stream us at kpft.org during that same time.