The Stoop Storytelling Series: Recent Episodes
The Stoop Storytelling Series
The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast.
This week on the podcast, two stories about what it was to be a young child in America in the early 1960s.
Music:
- Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive
- Poor Man's Groove by Mr Smith/Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, three spooky stories in honor of the season.
Music:
- Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive
- Spookyby Kirk Osamayo /Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, two stories about women redefining themselves.
Music:
- Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive
- Mass Healing Word by human gazpacho/Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, an epic tale about how getting your big break can break you.
Music:
- Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive
- Desert Wind by Mr Smith/Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, two stories about well-intended rookies in the classroom.
Music:
- Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive
- Kidsby HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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Our theme this month is "Work, Life, No Balance." Five storytellers share tales about the working world. We hear from a first-time teacher, Captain Quackers, and the king of the castle. Everyone has a story. What’s yours?
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, six stories set in the steamy heat of summers past.
Music:
Something Elevated by Broke for Free
Parisian by Kevin MacLeod
Naked Lunch by Jahzzar
Prime by DJ Williams
Candy by Jahzzar
New World by Kirk Osamayo
I thought You Were Cool by HolinzaCC0
Endless Grind by HolinzaCC0
Bird by James Pants
Waltz With Me by Beat Mekanik
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This week on the podcast, two stories about being pegged as the wrong guy.
Music: "Big Sky Spy" by Mr Smith/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast two incredible souls — and two great performers — share stories that are an object lesson in how to live.
Between Life and Death by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about young women having adventures abroad thanks to their connection to the Peace Corps.
Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw/Free Music Archive
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This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, five stories that uplift LBTQ+ voices and spotlight the ongoing struggle for equality. The next live Stoop show is Thursday, June 27th at the Creative Alliance. The theme is “B-More Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City.”
Storytellers:
- Jabari Lyles
- Eric Thomas
- Rohaizad Suaidi
- Katy Caldwell
- Eric Anderson
Music:
- I Thought You Were Cool by HolinzaCC0
- Something Elated by Broke for Free
- Bird by James Pants
- Naked Lunch by Jahzzar
- Prime by DJ Williams
- Part VI by Jahzzar
- Love Love Love by HolinzaCC0
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This week on the podcast, two stories about women setting a brave — and joyful — new course in the wake of sickness and loss.
Music: “Cardboard Engineering” by Jesse Spillane/Free Music Archive
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, three stories about young people who make decisions that seem smart at the time but aren’t!
Music: “Run Away” by The New Valleys/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, three stories about mere mortals who cross paths with famous dudes.
Music: John Bartmann, “Born A Tiger”/ Free Mu sic Archive
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This week on the podcast, in honor of Mother’s Day, two stories about moms who get a first-class education from their sons with disabilities.
Music: “Mom n’ Pa” by Beat Mekanik/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast,two stories about boys who’ll do anything — and everything — to get kicked out of boarding school.
Music: “New World” by Kirk Osamayo/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about (pretty gross) pranks.
Music: “Cool Boy & The Sunglasses Shark” by Gagmesharkoff/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, three tales of young women challenging the patriarchy.
Music: “Cold Kind of Woman Blues” by Cullah/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about using art to make change.
Check out the video of the event, “Creating Art, Creating Change,” held in October by the Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Art and Remembrance.
Music: “A Portrait of Absence,” by Aldous Ichnite/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about people navigating mental health challenges with humor.
Music: “Higher Junction,” by Mark Wilson X/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we have two stories of enduring romance.
Music: “Eternal Love“ by Kris Keypovsky/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about people taking a winding path to find their professional place.
Music: “Forest Funk" by Johan Vandegriff/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about young folks in the working world getting on the job experience they never expected — or wanted.
Music: “Rat-Boy" by Punk Rock Opera/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about how Christmas is not everyone’s cup of mulled wine.
Music: “Frosty (HS23)” by Beat Mekanik/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about repping Hanukkah in the land of Christmas.
Music: “Physics” by Danny Bale/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, we kick off the holiday season with two tales of holiday hijinx.
Music: “Holiday Gift” by Kai Engel/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about people who realize love had been right under their nose all along.
Music: “lost love letters,” by Fog Lake/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, stories from two people who not only turn the other cheek, but enlarge their hearts, after suffering harm.
Music: “Future Peace” by Uuriter/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, stories from two people creating their own spiritual path.
Music: "Meditation On Eternity" by Kirk Osamayo
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This week on the podcast, three storytellers share tales about their relationships with animals. Let's just say, "It's complicated."
The Stoop podcast originally aired these stories on August 1, 2016.
Music: “Elephant Sphere,” by Little Glass Men/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, three stories that prove we often know the least about the people closest to us.
The Stoop podcast originally aired these stories on May 16, 2016.
Music: “My Family Thinks I'm Crazy” by HoliznaRAPS/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, three dispatches from high school in which our heroes and heroines try to be cool — and fail. Which makes us love them more.
These stories originally appeared in our September 11, 2017 episode, “Cool in School.”
Music: “Out of School” by Jahzzar/Free Music Archive
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The pleasures and perils of watching your first R-rated movie in a theater.
These stories originally appeared in our October 29, 2018 episode, “R-rated!”
Music: “Young Lovers” by Mise Darling/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two tales of people doing battle with an undercover epidemic.
Music: “Dance,” by Kirk Osamayo/Free Music Archive
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This week on the podcast, two stories about canine chaos.
Music: “Good Feeling” by Benjimanji
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This week on the podcast, two Black women share their quest to tell Black stories in Baltimore.
Music: “Summer Pride” by Loyalty Freak Music
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This week on the podcast, two last minute wedding shockers!
Music: “Just You and Me (I Like You Better)” by Atch.
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This week on the podcast: when weddings go wrong.
Music: “I Can Be Your Love,” by lo-fi is sci-fi
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This week on the podcast, two tales of unconventional matches.
Music: “Two Is One,” by Troigo
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This week on the podcast, two stories of women living life to the fullest in honor of their sisters, who can’t.
Music: "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" by Blue Lotus
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This week on the podcast: three stories about people who are fixated!
Music: “government funded weed,” Black Ant
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This week on the podcast: two stories of people reclaiming their bodies.
Music: “You’ve Got the Body + I’ve Got the Brains” by lo-fi is sci-fi
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This week on the podcast: two stories of doctors who refuse to confine their work to the hospital.
Listener's note: The audio of Carolyn Sufrin’s story improves about 1:30 into her story.
Music: “A New Path” by Kirk Osamayo
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This week on the podcast: two stories from people who came to the United States as teenagers.
Music: “Julia Delaney” by Sláinte
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This week we conclude our three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care with two stories about the fight to make your own reproductive decisions.
Music: Pachyderm, “Two Mountains at a Time”
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This week, we continue our three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care with two stories that get at the difficult decision-making that often has to happen in situations where a woman needs an abortion.
Music: “Fix This” by Hope For Agoldensummer
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This week we kick off a three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care. We begin with two very different stories that reveal the financial challenge of paying for abortion care.
Music: “Bodies,” by Jahzzar
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This week on the podcast, two tales of epic journeys in search of work, education, and safety.
Music: “Alba” by Cambo
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This week on the podcast, tales from two women who face incredible obstacles and persevere.
Music: “My name is” by Jahzzar
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This week on the podcast, two stories about forgiveness and connection during the festival of lights.
Music: “A Piece of Peace,” by P C III
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This week on the podcast, two tales that get at the challenges of keeping Christmas.
Music: "Christmas Wish No. 3571" by Wiredrawn
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This week on the podcast, two tales of finding grace and strength in a time of profound suffering.
Music: "Memory Replaced" by Josh Woodward
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This week on the podcast, two tales of finding grace and strength in a time of profound suffering.
Music: "Memory Replaced" by Josh Woodward
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
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This week on the podcast, two tales about curative powers that fall outside the established medical field.
Music: "Body is Perfect," by Derek Clegg
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This week on the podcast, two spooky stories for your Halloween listening pleasure.
Music: "Spooky," by Kirk Osamayo
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This week on the podcast, two men trying to make a big impression on the field.
Music: "Big League," by Chandeliers
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This week on the podcast, two stories about things falling out of vehicles that aren’t supposed to.
Music: "My Car Drives Fast," by Dancer
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This week on the podcast, two children who want to stop being polite and start getting real with their parents.
Music: "Dear Old Dad," HoliznacCCO
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This week on the podcast, in honor of all the teachers returning to classrooms all over the country, three stories from first-time teachers.
Music: "No Substitute," Double-F the King
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This week on the podcast, an unforgettable story from John Milton Wesley about growing up in Ruleville, Mississippi among famed civil rights activists — and the men who killed Emmett Till, 67 years ago this week.
Music credit: "Wade in the Water," Roger McGuinn
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This week on the podcast, two gents get into sticky situations with their ladies.
Credit music: “A Little Woozy, I Guess,” by The Insider.
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This week on the podcast two tales of romance sidelined by sickness — in the short term and long.
Music credit: "lost love letters," by Fog Lake
This week on the podcast, two tales from two fine young people about their wholesome pursuit of good, clean fun.
This week on the podcast two stories about love in college, featuring avocado oil and green eggs and Graham.
This week on the podcast, two tales of super successful people fueled by a desire to prove the haters wrong.
This week on the podcast, stories from two women who discovered something wonderful during the pandemic.
This week on the podcast two lovely ladies who have dating adventures they can’t forget (unfortunately).
This week on the podcast, three stories about what really happens on those scouting trips… Hint: It’s not just s'mores!
This week on the podcast, two stories of folks dazed and confused by an unexpected turn of events.
This week on the podcast, Stoop hosts Laura and Jess share stories of adventurous nights from their past.
This week on the podcast three tales of families getting a little — or a lot — crazy during Christmas.
This week on the podcast, we wrap up our Best of The Stoop series with two women sharing true, personal tales about being visited by spirits.
This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you two true, personal tales from people who’ve devoted their lives to fighting for what they believe despite the cost.
This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about rock n’ roll — including one that involves quilting!
This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about unforgettable first times.
This week on the podcast, we kick off a series called Best of The Stoop. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about experiences that seemed real at the time... and hell, maybe they were.
This week on the podcast, two tales about finding your way back after a journey full of twists and turns. These stories were part of an outdoor show held on the lovely grounds of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore. Special thanks to The Ivy and Mend Acupuncture for sponsoring the show.
This week on the podcast, we bring you two tales by people who make a very different move than anyone expects — including themselves. These stories were part of an outdoor show held on the lovely grounds of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore. Special thanks to The Ivy and Mend Acupuncture for sponsoring the show.
This week on the podcast, in honor of the end of this surreal school year, two tales from educators that offer a look at the offstage drama of teaching.
This week on the podcast, two stories about people acting quickly and decisively to keep their mission afloat.
This week on the podcast, stories from two mothers about the power and powerlessness that comes from loving.
This week on the podcast, the misadventures of two young adults navigating the murky waters of their sexuality.
This week on the podcast, stories from two women who pull back the curtain on one of life’s most profound — and profoundly difficult — moments.
This week on the podcast, two tales from adventurers who find themselves on a voyage to parts unknown.
This week on the podcast, two astrophysicists share stories about looking into deep, deep, deep, deep space.
This week on the podcast, stories from two people performing life-saving work out of the public eye.
This week on the podcast, two stories about parents and children living inside a story.
This week on the podcast three love stories about the role that restaurants play in our lives — with the hope that our tables will be ready soon.
The Stoop Storytelling Series in partnership with WYPR presents “The Stoop Virtual Holiday Hoo-Ha: An evening of seasonal stories, comedy sketches, music, and MAGIC."
Join us virtually for an evening of true, personal tales, comedic holiday sketches from the Maryland Improv Collective, music from Micah E. Wood, and MAGIC from Jacob Greenwald — all hosted by WYPR’s Aaron Henkin and recorded live from the Creative Alliance.
This week on the podcast, two tales from a time when we could gather in large numbers for the holidays.
This week on the podcast, Larry and Ben Doyle join us to revisit Stoop Stories they shared in 2016 about the highs and lows of romance.
This week on the podcast, Maya Kosok and Max Romano join us to revisit a Stoop story they shared in 2012 about a memorable cross-country adventure.
This week on the podcast, mystery author Sujata Massey joins us to revisit the Stoop story she shared in 2013 about an ill-fated move to Minnesota.
This week on the podcast, Kaye Whitehead joins us to revisit the Stoop Story she shared in 2015, about protest and family.
This week on the podcast, Prescott Gaylord joins us to revisit the Stoop Story he shared in 2012, about faith and pain.
This week on the podcast, Kevin Hoffman joins us to revisit the Stoop story he shared in 2009, about an unimaginably bad boss.
This week on the podcast, journalist and genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn joins us to revisit the Stoop story she shared in 2015, and discuss her current project, "Resistance Genealogy."
This week on the podcast, we continue a series called, “Return to the Stoop,” in which we revisit unforgettable stories and chat with the storyteller about all things related to their tale and their lives since. In this episode, Catharine Robertson talks about a story she and her birth mother shared in 2013.
This week on the podcast, social worker and violence prevention specialist David Ross joins us to revisit the Stoop story he shared in 2010, about a time he tested a beloved high school teacher to see if she was racist.
This week on the podcast, we continue a series called, “Return to the Stoop,” in which we revisit unforgettable stories and chat with the storyteller about all things related to their tale and their lives since. Terry Sapp joins us to talk about two stories he's shared about his love of the heavy metal band, Twisted Sister.
This week on the podcast, we continue a series called, "Return to the Stoop," in which we revisit unforgettable stories and chat with the storyteller about all things related to their tale and their lives since. Petula Caesar joins us to talk about a story she shared in 2018.
This week on the podcast, we kickoff a series called, "Return to the Stoop," in which we revisit unforgettable stories and chat with the storyteller about all things related to their tale and their lives since. Josh Granger joins us to talk about a story he shared in 2006.
This week on the podcast, three tales from three people who definitely should not be in charge.
This week on the podcast, two stories from young people who learn what it means — and what they’re willing to do — to take care of people.
This week on the podcast, three tales about the struggle to support kids during the pandemic.
This week on the Stoop, listen to the VIRTUAL version of "The Blueprint for Baltimore Stoop Mayoral Show", featuring the candidates for Baltimore’s next mayor sharing true personal tales on the theme of “Overcoming Adversity.”
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who take on The Man -- and look awesome doing it.
This week on the podcast, two stories about getting surprised -- in good ways and bad -- by the people you know best.
This week on the podcast, two stories about people who are passionately devoted to wild animals.
This week on the podcast, two stories from people who have to push through pain when all they want to do is rest in their own beds.
This week on the podcast, three stories about people navigating the adventures of parenthood.
This week on the podcast, two stories about children refusing to stay mum about things their parents would prefer not discuss.
This week on the podcast, two stories that reveal the less-than-glamorous side of a life in rock n' roll.
One man, two experiences with magic. Two tales from writer and magical thinker Michael Hughes, author of "Magic for the Resistance".
This week on the podcast, two tales in which very smart and very game people embark on what seems like a terrific venture — only to count the days till it’s over.
This week on the podcast, two tales about seeking insight and enlightenment in far-flung places.
A special live-to-tape broadcast of the 2019 Stoop Holiday show, featuring stories, music, and songs from Baltimore bluegrass heroes Ken and Brad Kolodner, Brian Farrow, and Rachel Eddy.
This week on the podcast, two stories about the lies we tell to keep the Christmas spirit alive.
This week on the podcast, three stories about people who go just a bit overboard on the whole Christmas thing.
This week on the podcast, two stories of the lengths parents go to to care for their children.
This week on the podcast, two tales about young people trying to reveal big truths to their families.
This week on the podcast, three storytellers thank God the folks back home can’t see them!
This week on the podcast, two stories from lovely quirky people who do weird things for a living.
This week on the podcast, two stories about the power of lies — and how it can sometimes be as hard to stop lying ourselves as it is to stop others from lying.
This week on the podcast, two stories in which something confusing and cuckoo never gets clarified.
This week on the podcast, two stories about the thrills — and threats — of turning something you love into a way to get paid.
This week on the podcast, an encore presentation in honor of the annual back to school migration: a story about a woman staking everything to keep kids from being mis-educated.
This week on the podcast, two stories about difficult experiences that put the storyteller on a radically different path than expected.
Music: "Accident Prone" by Jawbreaker
This week on the podcast two stories about the surprises involved in becoming the person you really are.
Music: "I'm Coming Out," by Diana Ross
This week on the podcast two tales of artists following their passions against the odds.
Song: "R Retreats" by Candy Machine
This week on the podcast, two stories about long marriages featuring the better and worse, the sickness and the health — and, above all, the surprises.
Music: "It Was a Very Good Year" by Frank Sinatra
This week on the podcast, two stories of people who don’t let limited vision stop them from being total badasses.
Music: "The Fencing Lesson" by James Horner
This week on the podcast, two stories of gals who find the perfect job for them.
Music: "Welcoming to the Working Week," by Elvis Costello
This week on the podcast, two stories of young people in situations where they can’t be honest about their mental health struggles.
Music: "Lithium," by Nirvana
This week on the podcast, a video game hero and a Big Band aficionado tell us about the songs that define them.
Music: "Moonlight Serenade," by Glenn Miller
This week on the podcast, two stories about the challenges and complexities of being a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Music: "Who Needs the Peace Corps?" by Frank Zappa & The Mothers
This week on the podcast, two stories of people on a path from mental illness to mental health.
Music: "My Mind Playing Tricks on Me" by Geto Boys
This week on the podcast, two stories of young people far from home who face hostile locals — but don’t give up.
Music: "City of Immigrants," by Steve Earle
This week on the podcast three stories about the gritty — ok, the gross — side of making a living.
Music: "Take This Job and Shove It," by Johnny Paycheck
This week on the podcast, two stories of people called to save the day in a situation they never saw coming.
Music: "Message In A Bottle," by The Police
Sometimes the outdoors aren't so great.
Hosts Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin share their favorite stories of people facing natural obstacles.
This week on the podcast, two stories about two women who are told they’re not the right gender — or the right color -- for the job. Music: "Fuck You" by Lily Allen
This week on the podcast, in honor of National Mental Health Month, three stories about people considering suicide — and then saying no.
Music: "Needle in the Hay," Elliott Smith