For most people, break-ups can be a time of intense introspection and mourning. For Jacob Sgouros, however, it was the perfect opportunity to win his ex-girlfriend back.

PLEASE NOTE: The following video contains material that may be triggering to some audiences. If any tricky feelings arise for you we recommend contacting Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.

See Jacob's story in Youtube here.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was WORTH IT, 6 May 2021 @ The Rechabite Hall

Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.



Podcast Host: Andrea Gibbs

Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth

Instagram: @BarefacedStories

Twitter: @BrutallyFranko

Sponsor: Old Young's Distillery

Music by: Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics

Podcast Producer: Asha Couch

Video & Photos: Lewis Martin

Marketing & Social Media: Leah Sellwood

For most people, break-ups can be a time of intense introspection and mourning. For Jacob Sgouros, however, it was the perfect opportunity to win his ex-girlfriend back.
PLEASE NOTE: The following video contains material that may be triggering to some audiences. If any tricky feelings arise for you we recommend contacting Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.
See Jacob's story in Youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/81ADXG7ut2k?feature=shared">here</a>.
This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was WORTH IT, 6 May 2021 @ The Rechabite Hall
<a href="http://www.barefaced.com.au">Barefaced Stories</a> are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.
 
Podcast Host:<a href="http://www.andreagibbs.com"> Andrea Gibbs</a> 
Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth"> @BarefacedStoriesPerth</a>
Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/"> @BarefacedStories</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko">@BrutallyFranko</a>
Sponsor:<a href="https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/"> Old Young's Distillery</a> 
Music by:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/"> Odette Mercy &amp; Her Soul Atomics</a>
Podcast Producer: Asha Couch
Video &amp; Photos: Lewis Martin
Marketing &amp; Social Media: Leah Sellwood

Barefaced Stories is a platform for those who surrender to the chaos of being human.  Raw, honest, self-aware – our storytellers wear their bloody beating hearts on their sleeves and are some of the bravest folk you’ll see.

Stories are told live onstage, without notes in Australia.

Barefaced Stories is a platform for those who surrender to the chaos of being human.&nbsp; Raw, honest, self-aware &ndash; our storytellers wear their bloody beating hearts on their sleeves and are some of the bravest folk you&rsquo;ll see.
Stories are told live onstage, without notes in Australia.

BAREFACED STORIES

REFRESHINGLY HONEST. BOLD. AND BRUTALLY FRANK.

You wouldn't believe what happens in a state that's four times the size of Texas but with less than 3 million people rattling around in it. All that space, where no-one can hear you scream, or laugh, or cry. Shit happens here (with a very Australian accent). Barefaced Stories are the true stories told by people raised under a chroma blue sky, on powdery white beaches, in aqua-clear waters and occasionally, deep down in the dirt - some are humourous, some are sad and some downright perverse.

Created in 2010 by performers Andrea Gibbs and Kerry O’Sullivan (“the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of Australian storytelling” – Richard Fidler ABC Radio), Barefaced Stories is honest, risk-taking, refreshing entertainment that hits the spot.

www.barefaced.com.au

REFRESHINGLY HONEST. BOLD. AND BRUTALLY FRANK.
You wouldn't believe what happens in a state that's four times the size of Texas but with less than 3 million people rattling around in it. All that space, where no-one can hear you scream, or laugh, or cry. Shit happens here (with a very Australian accent). Barefaced Stories are the true stories told by people raised under a chroma blue sky, on powdery white beaches, in aqua-clear waters and occasionally, deep down in the dirt - some are humourous, some are sad and some downright perverse.
Created in 2010 by performers Andrea Gibbs and Kerry O&rsquo;Sullivan (&ldquo;the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of Australian storytelling&rdquo; &ndash; Richard Fidler ABC Radio), Barefaced Stories is honest, risk-taking, refreshing entertainment that hits the spot.
www.barefaced.com.au

Jacob Sgouros: Skipper’s Calves

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

Connect with Us:
Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth – Swing by for the latest.
Instagram: @BarefacedStories – For all the behind-the-scenes action.
Twitter: @BrutallyFranko – Straight-up chat, no fluff.
Email: info@barefaced.com.au – drop us a line anytime!

Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.

Musical Vibes:Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics

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 – 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!

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 <a href="https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights">BOOK HERE</a>
Connect with Us:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth"> @BarefacedStoriesPerth</a> – Swing by for the latest.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/"> @BarefacedStories</a> – For all the behind-the-scenes action.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko"> @BrutallyFranko</a> – Straight-up chat, no fluff.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Email: <a href="mailto:info@barefaced.com.au">info@barefaced.com.au</a> – drop us a line anytime!</li>
</ul>
Podcast Host &amp; Production Wizard:<a href="http://www.andreagibbs.com"> Andrea Gibbs</a> the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.
Musical Vibes: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/">Odette Mercy &amp; Her Soul Atomics</a>
Pics &amp; Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.
Marketing &amp; Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.
Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: <a href="https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/">Old Young's Distillery</a> – 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!

Andrew Hale: Into the Ayahuasca

Looking for love, Lyndal Wilson signed up for a ‘Conscious Relationship’ course—and found herself in a spiritual circus of woodchoppers, scream therapy, and awkward dance-offs. Hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly profound, Lyndal’s story reveals the perils of pop psychology and the power of walking away with your sanity (and a silly hat).

Told at Barefaced Stories under the theme No Pressure, No Diamonds, this gem kicks off Season 5 of the Barefaced Stories podcast.

NEXT SHOW: Unpredictable, Rechabite Hall 31 Oct BOOK HERE

Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.

Connect with Us:
Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth – Swing by for the latest.
Instagram: @BarefacedStories – For all the behind-the-scenes action.
Twitter: @BrutallyFranko – Straight-up chat, no fluff.
Email: info@barefaced.com.au – drop us a line anytime!

Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.

Musical Vibes:Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics

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 – 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!

Looking for love, Lyndal Wilson signed up for a ‘Conscious Relationship’ course—and found herself in a spiritual circus of woodchoppers, scream therapy, and awkward dance-offs. Hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly profound, Lyndal’s story reveals the perils of pop psychology and the power of walking away with your sanity (and a silly hat).
Told at Barefaced Stories under the theme No Pressure, No Diamonds, this gem kicks off Season 5 of the Barefaced Stories podcast.
NEXT SHOW: Unpredictable, Rechabite Hall 31 Oct <a href="https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-nov-28-bragging-rights">BOOK HERE</a>
<a href="http://www.barefaced.com.au">Barefaced Stories</a> are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.
Connect with Us:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth"> @BarefacedStoriesPerth</a> – Swing by for the latest.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/"> @BarefacedStories</a> – For all the behind-the-scenes action.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko"> @BrutallyFranko</a> – Straight-up chat, no fluff.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Email: <a href="mailto:info@barefaced.com.au">info@barefaced.com.au</a> – drop us a line anytime!</li>
</ul>
Podcast Host &amp; Production Wizard:<a href="http://www.andreagibbs.com"> Andrea Gibbs</a> the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.
Musical Vibes: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/">Odette Mercy &amp; Her Soul Atomics</a>
Pics &amp; Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.
Marketing &amp; Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.
Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: <a href="https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/">Old Young's Distillery</a> – 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!

Lyndal Wilson: Amygdala Override

Jessica Brooke steps into the world of bodybuilding at 19, trading her sneakers for heels and embarking on a journey of discipline, strength, and self-discovery. A story of transformation—where intense workouts sculpt her body but also test her limits, pushing her to the brink.

Recorded live at Barefaced Stories at Fremantle Arts Centre, the theme of the night was ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD.

NEXT SHOW: One Small Step, WA Museum 13 April is SOLD OUT, however tickets to the No Pressure, No Diamonds @ The Rechabite Hall are available to book HERE. 

Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.

Connect with Us:
Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth – Swing by for the latest.
Instagram: @BarefacedStories – For all the behind-the-scenes action.
Twitter: @BrutallyFranko – Straight-up chat, no fluff.
Email: info@barefaced.com.au – drop us a line anytime!

Podcast Host & Production Wizard: Andrea Gibbs the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.

Musical Vibes:Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics

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 – 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!

Jessica Brooke steps into the world of bodybuilding at 19, trading her sneakers for heels and embarking on a journey of discipline, strength, and self-discovery. A story of transformation—where intense workouts sculpt her body but also test her limits, pushing her to the brink.
Recorded live at Barefaced Stories at Fremantle Arts Centre, the theme of the night was ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD.
NEXT SHOW: One Small Step, WA Museum 13 April is SOLD OUT, however tickets to the No Pressure, No Diamonds @ The Rechabite Hall are available to book <a href="https://www.megatix.com.au/events/barefaced-stories-30-may-no-pressure-no-diamonds">HERE</a>. 
<a href="http://www.barefaced.com.au">Barefaced Stories</a> are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.
Connect with Us:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/barefacedstoriesperth"> @BarefacedStoriesPerth</a> – Swing by for the latest.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/barefacedstories/"> @BarefacedStories</a> – For all the behind-the-scenes action.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/brutallyfranko"> @BrutallyFranko</a> – Straight-up chat, no fluff.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Email: <a href="mailto:info@barefaced.com.au">info@barefaced.com.au</a> – drop us a line anytime!</li>
</ul>
Podcast Host &amp; Production Wizard:<a href="http://www.andreagibbs.com"> Andrea Gibbs</a> the voice guiding you through each story, making sure you're always in for a good time.
Musical Vibes: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/odettemercyahsa/">Odette Mercy &amp; Her Soul Atomics</a>
Pics &amp; Vids: Lewis Martin, whose photography and videography immortalise the raw emotion of live storytelling.
Marketing &amp; Social Guru: Leah Sellwood – She's the one spreading the word, getting our stories out there on your feeds.
Big Cheers to Our Sponsor: <a href="https://www.oldyoungs.com.au/">Old Young's Distillery</a> – 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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