Story Worthy

Comedian Tom Dreesen shares unforgettable stories from his years on the road, including opening for Frank Sinatra for 14 years, performing on  The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson over 60 times, and appearing on Late Show with David Letterman . He also reflects on his friendships with Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.—a living link to a golden era of show business. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hea...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Friday April 17, 2026. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Abby Schachner and Writer/Comedian Blaine Capatch. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Lucas Garland, Joey Albano, Amanda Cohen and our audience member was Kevin! You won't believe what ha...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday February 14, 2026. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Abby Schachner and Writer Michael Jamin. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Jason Washington, Bob Siegal, Katya Duft and our audience member was Idali! You won't believe what happene...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday December 6th, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Author/Playwrite Sandra Tsing Loh. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Rosa McKenzie, Andrea Abbate, Elijah Wolf and our audience member was Vanessa Lorenzo. You w...

Author Tim Kirk (All His Damned Mothers Sun, The Feral Boy Who Lives In Griffith Park, Burnt, Christ Never Showed Up, AND films- The MIami Vice Incident, The Nightmare, The Mystery of Durango, Sex Madness Revealed, Room 237, Shudder, The El Duce Tapes) was disgusted with club promoters ripping off bands on the Sunset Strip, so he decided to play them at their own game. Tim gathered his friends to...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Friday June 6th, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Author/Playwrite Sandra Tsing Loh. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Jimil Anne Linton, Chris Cox, Josh Mann, and our audience member was Joe Felix. You won't believe...

Comedian/Weatherman Fritz Coleman (The Comedy Store, Unassisted Living) shares the story of his relatively short rise to weatherman on KNBC in Los Angeles, for just short of 40 years. And to think, he wasn't even a meteorologist! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of p...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday April 5th, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Josh Sager, Denny Siegel and Sean Mahoney. Our audience member was Julia Lechner. And you won't beli...

Writer/Comedian Mike Drucker (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, Adam Ruins Everything) grew up playing video games and crushing on a little girl in elementary school. He dressed as Mario to impress her and went to her house. It did not go as planned. Listen to this hilarious story from the author of " Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games."  Listen to the...

Writer Rick Mitchell ( The Ellen Show , co-author of "How To Write A Speech" with Carol Leifer,) TMZ) shares a pivotal moment in his life running for student council in elementary school.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 ep...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday February 1st, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress/Author Annie Korzen! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians CM Gorham, Mike Pi, Debi Bradshaw, and our audience member was a long winded guy named G.D. Wright...

Comic/Actress  Mollie Heckerling had a babysitter, Barbara, who decided to take on their close family friend, Gilbert Gottfried . This hilarious argument landed them on the Howard Stern Show for many episodes! Listen to Mollie recount this and many more stories growing up with her mom Amy Heckerling. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stor...

Host  Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode to talk about about the fires in LA, the community of LA County, and her recent cochlear implant activation. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July...

Host  Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode to ring in 2025! Christine talks about the Rose Parade, Christmas, and her recent cochlear implant surgery. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 20...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday December 21, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Joe Felix and Storytellers Kona Morris and Taylor Rockwell! Our audience member was a fabulous guy...

Host  Christine Blackburn hosts another solo episode about her upcoming cochlear implant surgery, letters she received about being cut out of her friend's will, and shows in 2025. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 14 year...

Host  Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about her hearing loss, cochlear implant surgery, and one of her best friends passing away. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over...

Join us for storytelling with the best talent in Los Angeles at Flappers Comedy Club, Sunday November 17th. Enjoy true stories from Christine Blackburn, Tom Farnan, David Neale, Jen Curcio, Katya Duft, Lauri Fraser, John Flynn, and Julia Lechner.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebr...

Host  Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about the election, what to do now, and her hearing loss. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday October 12th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Mike Bassano and Storytellers Brandee Stilwell and Jonathan Tipton Meyers! Our audience member was a fa...

Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about her experience in Block Island, Rhode Island and her recent hearing loss. What's not to love? Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and h...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday August 10th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Chili Davidson, Kelly Spillman and Jonathon Hollis! Our audience member was a fabulous girl named Falyn...

Comic Shane Rogers ( Midnight Snacks For Insomniacs Podcast ) grew up in a travelling circus. On today's show, Shane talks about circus life and then tells a story that happened in college. Shane was an excellent student and working in the dorms as an RA (resident Assistant.) One night Shane was off campus with friends and partied a little too hard. When he returned to the dorms, he did something...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Sessions Retreat in Big Bear, California Saturday July 20th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Zach Mendez, Tina Comedo and Craig Spivek. Our audience member was Ryan The Wine Guy! Listen t...

Comedian Jen Kober ( No Flies On Me , Bitchin' Over Biscuits Podcast , Cirque De Soleil Mad Apple Show, The Mandalorian , Hacks, Dead To Me , American Horror Story , AJ & The Queen, NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year Award) shares the story of being arrested in her hometown and sent to jail. The women she meets in the holding cell are priceless! Listen and enjoy the masterful Jen...