There’s a new-themed story slam every month.
If you’re a feminist who publishes on Substack and want to tell a story at our slam, check out the themes.
Then message Nan and she’ll tell you what comes next.
We have 10 storyteller spots available for each show, and we book up quickly.
Are you an audience member looking for great entertainment?
Shows are at 5pm ET on the third Saturday of the month.
C’mon, you know you want to do it. Message Nan and tell her you’re in.
Choose 1 show, or all 12!
Come tell a story. You can do it. We know you can.
You can buy a ticket for each slam OR for a much better value, become a paid subscriber, and see each live slam for free.
We didn’t want to call it the V-word, because yawn. Or Galentine’s Day, because that’s just goofy. We’re harder-edged than that. Come, tell those love stories. We all have ‘em. They don’t have to have happy endings. Because is that even a thing? Prove us wrong. We dare you.
Is there anything else to say at this point? We think so. This isn’t just about the ERA. Bring it, sisters. Let’s make Phyllis Schlafly squirm in her grave for being the traitor who derailed the amendment to the Constitution, back when that piece of paper still meant more than the parchment it was written on.
This is a banner event. Feminism and usurping the patriarchy should be front and center right now. Take away our rights?
Fuck no. They’re trying to move us backwards. BRING your fire, your fable, your cautionary tale.
It’s April 18. Did you pay your federal taxes on the 15th?
We’re told that death & taxes are the two things we can be sure of; but I’m re-evaluating the “taxes” part.
Do you want to support a corrupt fascist government run by evil and blatant idiocy? I sure don’t. The last thing I want to do is line the monster’s pockets with hard-earned dough.
Are you as tempted as I am to forgo filing your federals? I’m on an extension so I have space to mull.
If you don’t feel like talking about your taxes, write something about the thing we’re absolutely certain will happen to all of us. Sooner or later. I guarantee it.
How do you feel about this one sure thing? Dying? Does it scare you? Our culture is terrified of death. It’s certainly terrified of aging. Look at the lengths we go to to stay young. Tell us? Are you good with it? Are you in denial? I was for a really long time.
The thing is, until we can let go of our fear of death, we can never live fully.
May 16, 2026 at 5pm ET
Enough said. You know what to do. This month’s event was the one that filled up the fastest. Seems a lot of us have mothers, huh?
June 20, 2026 at 5pm ET
This one’s booked, but you can come watch. Yes, Father’s Day happens this month, but we need to talk about something that’s much more important this year.
Wow, two “enough said” slams in a row. Now, that’s winning, huh?
July 18, 2026 at 5pm ET
By now, we’ll know what kind of travesty the orange buffoon created on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Plenty to write about on this topic, without ever mentioning his name or deeds.
The team at WBTYS now holds preferred citizenship in the United States of Vajajay. Our “borders” are closed to all buffoons, forever, orange or not.
July 25, 2026 at 3pm ET
This is it, our very first book slam. Don’t know about our book slams yet? There’s a post about it, but for now, it’s like a regular slam, and yet not.
This a book launch event. Instead of a traditional book event where the author reads to you from their new book, we ask the author to choose a theme, and invite 2 writer on Substack who also have books. And then we slam!
They each write a 4 minute story on the theme, and then have a conversation about the book. And then…we sell the book to all who’ll want to read it. We’re welcoming 3 terrific authors, Jill Swenson, Elizabeth Rynecki, and Susan J Tweit (and me. I don’t have a book yet, I’m working on it). The theme for this book slam is “Who Are You? Where Are You From?” Can’t wait to tell mine!
Find out more and reserve your spot. The event is free and open to all.
August 15, 2026 at 5pm ET
Yes, indeedy. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, finally allowing(?) women the right to vote. Ratification did not ensure full voting rights, though. Many women remained unable to vote long into the 20th century because of discriminatory state voting laws.
And yes, we’re referring to people of color. 106 years later, there still isn’t full parity. There are people out there––mostly men–– who’d like to rescind our rights again. Where’s Mrs. Pankhurst when we need her the most?
September 19, 2026 at 5pm ET
There are a few open spots for storytellers.
What does that word mean to you? Is differently-abled a better euphemism? With the rise of embracing neurodivergence, there’s an opportunity to acknowledge the various ways humans function. One person’s “disability” is another person’s superpower. Perspective matters. Let’s recognize each others’ gifts.
October 3, 2026 at 3pm ET
Join us on October 3rd at 3pm ET for the first of many book events.
She Writes Press, the award-winning hybrid publisher, led by Brooke Warner is collaborating with Wham! Bam! Book! Slam! to launch their Fall list.
It won’t be a traditional launch, this is a book launch with a twist. A story slam! Twelve authors will grace our virtual Playhouse stage, and tell 4-minute stories taken from their memoirs.
Come, support these writers. They write for you on Substack and you should get to attend their book launch. For some, this is their very first book. We know them in the online world, but we may live far from the IRL events they’ll be doing. This way, we can be there, too.
The event is free to attend.
That will save you some change you can spend on their books!
October 17, 2026 at 5pm ET
There are open spots for storytellers.
This is a call to the queer community on Substack. We want everyone (as long as you hold feminist values and have a publication on Substack. Women, men, cis & trans, lesbian, gay, nonbinary, intersex, bisexual. If your definition of queer falls under a queer umbrella (or parasol!), we want you to come tell your coming out stories.
November 21, 2026 at 5pm ET
There are a couple of open spots for storytellers.
That could mean so many things…have fun with it during retail hell month, which starts in August and never seems to end. Your story can be about anything that comes to mind. It doesn’t have to do with retail.
It can be about not having enough.
It can be about how hard it is for so many to pay for food, much less gifts.
It can be about having too much.
By now, we’ll probably have a good idea of the state of Congress post-elections.
And no matter what anyone says, turkey sucks.
But Nan’s dad’s stuffing? Sublime!
December 19, 2026 at 5pm ET
There are a few open spots for storytellers.
What does generosity mean to you? What do you think of when you hear that word? Is it about shopping, feeding the hungry, or paying it forward? How do we approach the world around us? Do you come from a place of bounty? Or scarcity and fear?
The calendar for 2027 is available now!
Nan…okay, I did it. 🫣I looked at the themes and my heart walked itself over to January 17: My Body, My Rules. That’s the story I’m ready to tell terrified or not.🥹😬 Count me in. I’ll email you as well so we can start shaping this. And please hold my hand… I’ve never done anything like this and my nervous system is already sweating. 😅💛🫣😬
I'll take "Mothers & Daughters" please for, my sanity and the sanity of others.