Karen Passmore: Out of Sight

Diagnosed with a rare eye condition as a teenager, Karen made it her mission to see the world—literally—before her sight faded. Through travel, family, and the unexpected companionship of a guide dog, Karen’s story is one of resilience, courage, and finding joy in the unexpected.


Bonus: This was the first time we’ve had a dog on stage at Barefaced Stories - go Nico!


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories in 2022, the theme of the night was #Blessed.


NEXT SHOW: The Music Edition, Rechabite Hall Dec 19 BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-dec-19-music-edition-2024)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


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Tim Darby: A Gentle Kinda Fella

Tim is a self-described peace-loving bloke, more into tea and poetry than bar fights—until one night, an encounter with a carload of bullies pushes him to the edge. With adrenaline and a touch of rage, he finds himself in an unforgettable showdown. 


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories, the theme of the night was Shame Shame.


NEXT SHOW: The Music Edition, Rechabite Hall Dec 19 BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-dec-19-music-edition-2024)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Gary Steadman: The Dress

When a gold sequinned number in a Subi op shop catches his eye, it sparks a journey through highs, lows, and everything in between. From impulsive buys and manic episodes to finding strength in unexpected places, Gary takes us along for the ride—sequins, sarcasm, and all. 


Content warning: This story contains references to mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts.


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories in June 2024, the theme of the night was Pics or It Didn't Happen.


NEXT SHOW: Music Edition, Rechabite Hall 19 Dec BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-dec-19-music-edition-2024)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Liz Leov: Heart Stopper

During the height of the COVID pandemic, paramedic Liz Leov is stuck in a routine of minor calls and endless PPE, when suddenly, she’s thrust into a high-stakes emergency. A man in cardiac arrest. Racing against time in the heart of London, this story is an adrenaline-pumping, laugh-out-loud glimpse into the unpredictable world of frontline paramedics, where life hangs in the balance and surprises come in every shift.


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories, the theme of the night was Ride or Die.


NEXT SHOW: Bragging Rights, Rechabite Hall 28 Nov BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Steve Fitzsimmons: Three Words Back

A holiday escape, a shocking twist, and three words that changed everything.  Steve Fitzsimmons’ story is raw, unfiltered, and speaks to the strength of the human spirit.


Content warning: This story contains references to suicide, which may be difficult for some listeners. 💙 Remember, you’re not alone, and there’s always support if you need it at Lifeline Australia 13 14 11.


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories, the theme of the night was Unpredictable.


NEXT SHOW: Bragging Rights, Rechabite Hall 28 Nov BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Paula Hart: Meet Me in Melbs

Concerts, cocktails, and a hot date on a skateboard—Paula Hart’s Melbourne trip was always going to be a bit wild. But nothing could’ve prepared her for how it all ended... 


This story is pure Barefaced brilliance—chaotic, funny, and completely unexpected. Hit play and find out how Paula’s adventure spirals into something she’ll never forget.


Recorded live at Barefaced Stories in March 2024, the theme of the night was Celebrities & Stardom.


NEXT SHOW: Bragging Rights, Rechabite Hall 28 Nov BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights)


Barefaced Stories (https://www.barefaced.com.au) are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Delaney Burke | When Life Hands You Anxiety (and great mates)

In a hilariously and very raw tale, Delaney Burke spills about her diagnosis with a "body inbuilt with worry" and the rollercoaster that followed. Cue a late-night drive that lands her at City Beach, staring down the waves and, well... rethinking her life choices. Just when she thinks she's found some peace, things take another turn with police, paramedics, and a "comfy seat or paddy wagon" offer she can’t refuse. But as she’s about to realise something big about herself…

Note: This story does contain the mention of suicidal thoughts.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories at The Rechabite Hall. The theme of the night was HOT MESS.

Date: March 2023
Video by: Lewis Martin
Intro music by: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics

Barefaced Stories is Australia's most popular storytelling night, providing a platform for those who surrender to the chaos of being human. Raw, honest, and self-aware, our storytellers wear their hearts on their sleeves and are some of the bravest folk you'll see.

Subscribe to our channel! To attend upcoming Barefaced Stories curated storytelling events, visit www.barefaced.com.au.

Listen to the Official Barefaced Stories podcast on all major platforms: https://pod.link/1128175918

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Andrew Hale: Into the Ayahuasca

Andrew Hale maxes out his credit card and dives headfirst into the Amazon jungle to drink ayahuasca with a shaman. What follows is an off-the-rails, no-holds-barred trip loaded with hallucinations, existential dread, buckets (yep, real buckets), and a mind-blowing answer that flips everything he thought he knew about himself.


First told back in 2013 at The Bird—a night themed When Two Become One—Andrew’s story is Barefaced to the core: raw, funny, weird, and all too human. After over a decade of jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, and heart-punch storytelling, Barefaced Stories is still doing what it does best—bringing Australia’s wildest, realest voices to the stage and beyond.


Hit play, buckle up, and get ready for a story that’s as chaotic as it is unforgettable.


NEXT SHOW: Bragging Rights, Rechabite Hall 28 Nov BOOK HERE (https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights)


Connect with Us:


• Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth (https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth) – Swing by for the latest.

• Instagram: @BarefacedStories (https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/) – For all the behind-the-scenes action.

• Twitter: @BrutallyFranko (https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko) – Straight-up chat, no fluff.

• Email: info@barefaced.com.au (mailto:info@barefaced.com.au) – drop us a line anytime!


Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs (http://www.andreagibbs.com) the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.


Musical Vibes: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics (https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/)


Pics & Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.


Marketing & Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.


Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery (https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/) – They craft spirits as bold and unique as our storytellers.


So there you have it – the crew behind Barefaced Stories Official Podcast. Tune in, kick back, and enjoy a new story each week!


See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.