This is it! One last time for me to add in the feedback from other shows to deliver fire service history in a fun way. Thanks to all who saw the show and gave feedback. I’m excited to do it one last time on 27 April. Check the info below so you can be inContinue reading “One Last Show!”
Author Archives: Nick Baskerville
The Next Show is Saturday!
Tomorrow is the second show! Looking forward to trying some new things with the stories I’m telling. Come enjoy a show while you learn about the fire service! In my show, I will combine comedy and storytelling to tell stories about African Americans in the fire service. There will be three shows, each slightly differentContinue reading “The Next Show is Saturday!”
Two more shows to go!
Ever since the end of the show last week, I started the process to make this week better! Thanks to all that saw the show and gave feedback, I’m excited to do it all again on 13 April. Check the info below so you can be in the room when it happens! Are you inContinue reading “Two more shows to go!”
The Show “Secondary Search” Starts this Weekend!
That’s right, folks! This weekend is the big kickoff! In my show, I will combine comedy and storytelling to tell stories about African Americans in the fire service. There will be three shows, each slightly different as I switch out stories for each show. The show dates are 6, 13, and 27 Apr (Fridays) startingContinue reading “The Show “Secondary Search” Starts this Weekend!”
45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!
Are you in the Washington, DC area in April? If so, I’d love to have you come check out my show during the 25th Artomatic! What is Artomatic? Don’t worry; I asked the same question a few months ago. The simple version is that it’s an art festival that takes over a renovated office buildingContinue reading “45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!”
Save the Date!
Between 20 -23 Feb 2024, the Black Speaker Network will be spotlighting speakers for Black History Month. I get to be one of those speakers! It’s virtual and pre-recorded. Times will be between 6 – 9 PM EST. Stay connected to my blog to find out what time slot I get and how to register.Continue reading “Save the Date!”
Upcoming Events
It’s been a while since I’ve told you all what I’m doing. Trust me when I tell you, there’s always plenty to do. My event schedule is starting to fill up again. I don’t have all the info just yet, but here is what to be on the lookout for: I’m waiting to hear backContinue reading “Upcoming Events”
Upcoming Performances in April
April has arrived, and I get to do 2 awesome events. I’ll perform with Story Extreme next week (10 Apr), talking about Awkward conversations. There is still time to get those tickets. On 22 Apr, I’m excited to announce I’ll be doing my first-ever TEDx talk in Woodbridge, VA. I’ll get to combine comedy, storytelling,Continue reading “Upcoming Performances in April”
Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…”
What I love about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. What I hate about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. How am I supposed to try to know what to do with so many choices? You’re talkingContinue reading “Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…””
Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts
Over the last few weeks, I’m hoping you learned some new things about crafting your story in a way that compels people to listen to your story. We talked about: What story structure is Different types of story structure Some ways to use story structure Story structure goes through all the genres of storytelling. FromContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts”
Stories, Jokes, and Talks with Folks 