Brush with Death

Brush with Death

From York Story Slam by York Story Slam

October 21, 2025 · 18 min · Episode 74

About this episode

This episode features stories from the June story slam themed 'Brush with Death'.

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 17, twelve storytellers shared their stories with our audience at The Hangar at New York Wire Works, in downtown York. The theme for our June story slam was BRUSH WITH DEATH. We heard stories about a camping trip gone awry, a complicated pregnancy, and all sorts of medical emergencies. In the end, our winner was Tony Crocamo, who shared a story about following orders during his time in the army during the Vietnam War. Tony earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Our next story comes from Natalie Stutzman, who shared about a sudden and extreme illness. Our final story on this month’s podcast comes from Roth Preap, who told the story of a time during his childhood when he experienced the supernatural. All the winners from this year’s open mic story slam events will return at the end of the season to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York at our Grand Slam. Updates on our events are available on our website, YorkStorySlam.com, and while you’re there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter. You can also follow us on…

People in this episode

Host: York Story Slam

Guests: Tony Crocamo, Natalie Stutzman, Roth Preap

Topics covered

  • storytelling
  • personal experiences
  • medical emergencies
  • supernatural
  • military service

Keywords

  • story slam
  • York Story Slam
  • personal stories
  • camping trip
  • Vietnam War
  • illness
  • supernatural

Mentioned in this episode

Places: York, Pennsylvania, The Hangar at New York Wire Works

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