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  • The Table Where We Became Us

    The Table Where We Became Us
    Jun 27 2025
    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!” But one thing’s for sure—those dinners weren’t just meals. They were rituals. Rehearsals. Conversations you didn’t know were lessons. Silent battles you fought with your fork. And sometimes, the only time in the day when everybody sat still long enough to be in the same […]
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    14 min
  • The House That Built Me

    The House That Built Me
    Jun 27 2025
    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 a listener named Linda, and wrap it all up with a writing prompt that you can start today. And hey—if you’d like a transcript of this episode or want to download the printable writing prompt, head over to MemoirClub.net. A Personal Story Let me take […]
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    12 min
  • What If I Can't Remember Details?

    What If I Can't Remember Details?
    Jun 27 2025
    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 decades, I’ve used it as a bookend and tossed odds and ends into it without a second thought. But that day, I stared at it, trying to summon a memory. I know there’s a story in there somewhere. I got it from a college girlfriend […]
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    13 min
  • Start with a Story: Introduction to Memoir Club

    Start with a Story: Introduction to Memoir Club
    Jun 26 2025
    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 podcast helps you gather the memories that matter—without pressure, deadlines, or outlines. Just one story at a time. The Memoir Club Podcast isn’t about writing a book. It’s about capturing your legacy, one story at a time. You don’t need to be a writer. You […]
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    8 min