I've had best friends for most of the seasons in my life. All have been blessings in their own ways. I keep my circle small. So I'm thankful for the friends I have and have had over the years.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@

Tattoo or No Tattoo?

Feb 20th, 2024 15m 29s

I don't have any tattoos. There's no good reason. I like tattoos. I enjoy the art of them. I just never took the leap.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncaso

Don't Bring Guns to Thanksgiving Dinner

Jan 24th, 2024 26m 11s

Coming home from Chicago to Detroit for Thanksgiving to visit family turns into an argument about taking out the trash, and then everything goes terribly wrong.Stay connected:* YouTube - hhttps://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instag

My Daily Routine - Expectation Vs Reality

Jan 11th, 2024 14m 58s

The foundation for self-improvement is the daily routine. When I watch some YouTube experts, they seem to be perfect. Well, this is my take on my regular daily routine and what REALLY happens.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@

Would You Rather? (Daddy Daughter Edition)

Dec 28th, 2023 15m 50s

Kids have to be comfortable in the lighter everyday conversations to be comfortable in the heavier discussions. This episode is a simple "Would You Rather?" game with my daughter Zoe. I learned a few things I didn't know...Stay connected:* YouT

My Mom Broke Her Arm at my Baptism

Dec 21st, 2023 15m 22s

I'm a Mama's Boy, but a reluctant Mama's Boy who pulled away a lot when I was young. I PURPOSELY created some space from Mama, but that doesn't mean I have to close her out. This is that story. I love you Ma!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://w

My Dad Drove a Cadillac Limousine

Dec 12th, 2023 15m 14s

My Dad offered to drive me to my 8th-grade graduation in his Cadillac Limousine.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com/shan

The END of Homemade Stories

Nov 28th, 2023 3m 26s

The end is a new beginning. Get ready for a lot of stories on Shannon Cason's Homemade!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.c

HS #123 90 Day Server

Nov 9th, 2023 23m 49s

I took on a job serving tables at a family-style Italian restaurant. I thought it would be easy money...WRONG! Listen to the latest Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories podcast!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryte

HS #122 Life is a Marathon

Jul 28th, 2023 24m 44s

I ran a marathon. It was a one-time thing to keep a promise to myself. Keep your promises. Run through the pain. Listen to the latest Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories podcast!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstory

HS #121 10 Whoppers

Mar 2nd, 2023 17m 4s

What's the quickest easiest way to get over a divorce? A friend of mine had a suggestion and it involved fast-food cheeseburgers. A lot of them! Listen to the latest Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories podcast!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://ww

HS #120 Late Bloomer

Nov 14th, 2022 17m 40s

A tenant at my new apartment building reminds me that late blooming is common in nature. Many creative powerhouses started their careers late and blossomed big and bright for all to enjoy for generations to come. It happens.Stay connected:* You

HS #119 Hot Daddy Summer

Aug 23rd, 2022 23m 19s

It's summertime! I'm newly single! But I'm always a dad first.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com/shannoncason* Facebook

HS #118 72 Hours

Jul 5th, 2022 17m 4s

I did a 3-day fast. The purpose of my fast was to heal and reset. Here's how it went.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com

HS #117 Garden Apartment

Jun 7th, 2022 24m 48s

Garden apartments go with divorce as much as sportscars - just different ends of the financial spectrum. Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter -

HS #116 Reset

Mar 15th, 2022 17m 51s

It's not starting over. It's a RESET.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncasonstoryteller* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com/shannoncason* Facebook - https://www.facebook.c

HS #115 Rent-A-Center

Nov 18th, 2021 29m 34s

I spent the summer of 1995 working for Rent-A-Center in Detroit. These are just some of the experiences I endured. Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter

HS #114 Big & Heavy - Originals

Jul 26th, 2021 22m 42s

A simple story about moving to the eastside of Detroit. Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com/shannoncason* Facebook - https://www.

HS #113 Revolver - Originals

Oct 28th, 2020 20m 17s

I love finding new hobbies later in life. I finally decide to go purchase my first gun.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.com/shanno

Exclusive Special Report - It's Getting Real

Jun 2nd, 2020 10m 4s

It's been too long, so let me catch you up on my whereabouts and whatsups before I start dropping more storytelling episodes. 2020 - what a year so far!Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.

HS #112 MI Bottle Return - Originals

Nov 13th, 2019 17m 2s

The bottle return in Michigan is 10 cents. The highest in the country. This high bottle return created a thriving economy for children who could carry bags of bottles to the store for candy, chips, and pop. Here's my story.Stay connected:* YouT

HS #111 The Smoke Detector - Originals

Sep 4th, 2019 15m 9s

Waking early to fix a low-battery smoke detector chirp takes the mind in a bunch of directions.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannoncason/* Twitter - https://twitter.co

HS #110 Top Five - Originals

Aug 6th, 2019 23m 1s

My favorite music is hip hop. I grew up on it and in it. There's always an ongoing debate of - who's the Top 5 hip hop artists? I don't think that can be answered in consensus. Music is personal. So here's my personal Top 5 hip hop artists.Stay

HS #109 420 - Originals

Jul 16th, 2019 16m 27s

I'm slow. I take my time. A late bloomer. I try things when I'm good and damn ready, and I'm glad I finally got around to trying this one thing out.Stay connected:* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannoncason1/* Instagram - https://www.inst

Homemade Stories Final Results Update

Jun 27th, 2019 7m 57s

New Homemade Stories Live event info and results from the Spring 2019 Campaign. A little preview...It was a SUCCESS! And we were able to match the Knight Foundation grant as well! Feels good. More episodes and rewards right away. For informati