Story Worthy

Filmmaker Lola Blanc (American Horror Story, Trust Me Podcast) was told at the age of 12 she was helping to bring upon the second coming of Jesus. She lived with her mother and her mother’s prophet. Was is a cult? Absolutely. What was it like? Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 1...

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi (Comedy Central, The Downside podcast) likes to say that when your parents get divorced there's always one parent who's a little bit stricter and then there's the dad. That might be because his mom married his dad's former lawyer, an Ohio-born Putin look-a-like with a penchant for punishment. Not one for confrontation, Gianmarco avoided standing up to his step father unti...

Comic Steph Tolev (Steph Infection) talks about growing up in a touring dance group and her inability to use public toilets. BUT this issue saved a woman's life. No kidding! Listen to the show and find out what happened.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting...

Writer Bill Odenkirk (Disenchantment, The Simpsons, Futurama, Mr. Show) took a trip to Rome with a girl he was in the process of breaking up with. You think that’s bad? Don't. That's the good part! It gets worse. Listen to a trip to Rome you’ll never forget.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Wor...

Comic/Writer Jennifer Vally (LA Times, Game Show Network) did not grow up with a religious family. But she found one, thanks to Southern California and hot surfers. Listen to Jennifer’s story of how she found and lost religion.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podc...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Melissa Peterman and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Orhun Timur, Gail Thomas, Jonathon Hollis and Teresa Lo. Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.instagram.com/s...

Author Haley McGee (The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale) has dated a fair amount of men (hence the yard sale!) Today on Story Worthy Haley shares a story about one of them, a philanderer.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes rec...

Comic Jacob Rosalez (VET TV, Ontario Improv, Greensboro Comedy Zone) shares the story about losing his father to COVID-19 and the challenges of dealing with his family.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Chr...

Comedian Tamer Kattan (They Tried To Bury Us Podcast, truTV, HULU) and his wife went on vacation with their cat to the Portuguese countryside. They were told the resort was “pet friendly” but on this particular day pet friendly turned into: trapped, surrounded by feral cats and alone in the woods… Listen!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, persona...

Comic Nick Vatterott (“Disingenuous,” Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, Conan) was on a layover in Istanbul and decided to try to get stage time at the local comedy club, The Old Town Comedy Club. He convinces the booker to let him perform for an all Turkish speaking audience, and what resulted was an experience he’ll never forget.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment...

Join Host Christine Blackburn to celebrate four of the best stories of 2021! First up is Actress Mollie Heckerling who talks about Gilbert Gottfried fighting with her babysitter; then Broadcaster Steve Mason recounts his days a disc jockey and doing wild stunts for charity, including being Buried Alive. Comedian Chris Gethard was at home with his baby when an odd person came to deliver their Chris...

Brian Volk-Weiss (Comedy Dynamics, A Toy Store Near You, The Toys That Made Us, The Movies That Made Us) has always loved toys, but in college he started buying them, not to play with, but to collect. When Covid19 started, independent toy stores were hit hard. Brian came up with an idea to help save them. And wait till you hear how he did it. We all love toys and you're going to LOVE this episode!...

Comic Jeff Dwoskin (Live From Detroit The Jeff Dwoskin Show) was made foreman on jury duty and with that came power. At least to Jeff. Listen to this funny story about doing our civil duty, jury duty. Jeff discussing making $30 and keeping the streets clean of drug dealers for your children!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on t...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Cynthia Levin and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Teresa Lo, Winifred Elam, Clifford NicGorski and Elina Madison! Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.instagram.c...

Comic Avi Liberman (Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy For Koby Tour in Israel) took advantage of the empty skies and flew around the world during Covid. It wasn't until he got into Russia that things got difficult. Listen and find out how Avi traversed the world, during Covid19.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the S...

Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Maron, Wilfred, Just Shoot Me) wasn’t always a successful television writer. He was once a production assistant who was enlisted to cat sit for his boss. He soon discovered that her house was haunted. Afraid to spend the night alone, he called the only person who could help him: the girl who broke his heart.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entert...

Kristine Kimmel (How To Survive with Danielle and Kristine) thought her international travel dream had begun when she got a job, as a crew member, on a Royal Norwegian Cruise Ship. The interviewer tried to talk her out of it, but she didn't listen and entered hell on the high seas. Enjoy this behind the scenes look at what really happens on cruise ships!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people...

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling (Howard Stern Show) shares a hilarious story about hanging out in Vegas with comic Rodney Dangerfield and peeing on dumpsters. Plus we talk all things Howard Stern. Listen!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and...

Writer Danielle Koenig (How to Survive with Danielle and Kristine Podcast) was matched with a roommate in college who was not stable. Of course, Danielle didn't find this out until the police showed up. Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 202...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Kira Soltanovich and Ed Crasnick at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Wendy Wilkins, Murray Valeriano, Craig Spivek and Chris Wivell! Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.instagra...

Frank Sasso (Animator, Podcaster, Owner of New Pod City) signed a 25 year non-disclosure agreement with Disney to not talk about his weeklong experience there as an animation system trainer. Well guess what? Times up! Listen to Story Worthy and hear the true story of an underground bunker in Florida where Disney dreams are made but public knows nothing about it. Until now.  Each week Hollywood’s m...

Comic Bruce Baum (The Simpsons) has been on dozens of game shows as the celebrity partner. On Super Password, he and his partner, a wanted felon, won, and when it aired, their picture appeared all day as the "Breaking News at 5" promo with the words "Wanted Felon" underneath ... But never said who the felon was! And... Currently, Bruce's organically grown and certified hot sauces, NogginBlast, are...

Writer/Creator Claudia Lonow (Rude Awakening, Good Girls Don’t, Accidentally On Purpose, How To Live With Your Parents For the Rest of Your Life) spent Christmas with her Jewish family, including her drunk ex-husband who loved guns, and the evening turned out to be anything but merry.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Stor...

Listen to TRUE stories from your favorite comedians and other Hollywood talents! Christine Blackburn is the creator and host and she invites you to browse the back catalog and enjoy!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes...

Dedee Pfeiffer (Big Sky, Falling Down) found herself on a path to recovery after years of alcohol abuse. Amid some turbulent years, she received her Masters from UCLA. Dedee also remembers and weighs in on the time she was working as a waitress in a mud wrestling club and when her big sister, Michelle was starring in Scarface.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment indust...