The Story Exchange

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When Never-Ending Domesticity Isn't As Blissful As It Seems - Invented: The Myth of the American Housewife - Episode 2

October 05, 2026

Invented: The Myth of the American Housewife - Episode 2 When Never-Ending Domesticity Isn't As Blissful As It Seems  There's a lot we remember today about midcentury America.  The celebrated sights and sounds. The famous leaders and infamous politicians. And the way that image of the happy homemaker, with her feminine hairdo and fit-and-flare dresses, was our answer to the hardship of World War II and the looming anxieties of the Cold War. But today, as we see the re-emergence of tradwives, ...

Meet the Cold War-Era Housewife, Complete with Pearls and Aprons - Invented: The Myth of the American Housewife - Episode 1

September 30, 2026

Invented: The Myth of the American Housewife - Episode 1 Meet the Cold War-Era Housewife, Complete with Pearls and Aprons With men back from World War II, working women are thrust back into the home – and become a potent new symbol of the American way of life.  With so much surprising (and complicated) interest in "tradwives," we decided to go back in time to understand the history of the American housewife in the first place. We were blown away by what we learned.  It turns out that the fant...

Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Indigenous Chefs

March 23, 2026

In our final episode, we explore our original food – the culinary traditions of Turtle Island, which is how many Indigenous cultures refer to North America.  With many celebrations planned for the 250th anniversary of the United States, we thought it would be a particularly poignant time to look back to Native food. "Food is a gift from the land in our way of thinking," says Jill Falcon Ramaker, at Montana State University. "If we're able to receive those gifts and work with the land, tending...

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The Story Exchange is hosted by Colleen DeBaise. Its publicly listed email is info@thestoryexchange.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Story Exchange?

The publicly listed email for The Story Exchange: info@thestoryexchange.org.

How many listeners does The Story Exchange have?

Podseeker estimates The Story Exchange reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Story Exchange?

The Story Exchange typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter experts with credible public-facing work in food culture: authors, chefs/restauranteurs, academics/professors, and cultural historians—often tied to Indigenous or immigrant foodways and notable women’s entrepreneurial histories. Common among recent guests: Published cookbooks or food history books; Restaurant recognition/culinary awards; Academic publications/teaching in history or food studies. Recent guests include Robert Caldwell, Lois Ellen Frank, and Dana Thompson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Story Exchange?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Story Exchange cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Cuisine, Heritage, Women, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.