Story Worthy

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges, writer/producer Danny Zuker, writer/comedian Blaine Capatch and actress Annie Korzen for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include comedian Ina Romeo, Storyteller David Crabb, Comedian Jude Shelton,...

Actor Ed Asner (Mary Tyler Moore, Lou Grant, Up, Elf, The Grouchy Historian, Dead To Me, Briarpatch) opens up about his life as an actor, a political activist, a father, and owner of cats and birds. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people...

Comedian Lisa Orkin (Project Woo Woo, Honestly Lisa) needed to get away from it all so she decided to spend some time at a convent. Listen to see how that worked out! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Ra...

Actress Mary Birdsong (Succession, The Descendants, Reno 911) was turning 16 and desperately wanted to go to Paris with her French class but her family couldn't afford it. So what did her mother do? She hit the blackjack tables in Atlantic City. Listen to find out if she won! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn...

Albert Corado was working in Minneapolis when he got an unthinkable phone call. His sister Mely, a manager at Trader Joe's in Los Angeles, had been shot at work. Listen to Albert's personal story about this devastating event. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges, writer/producer Dan O'Shannon, writer Matt Oswalt, and Comedian Jimmy Pardo for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include Storyteller/Host/Writer Brian Finkelstein, Storyteller David Crabb, Comic Sha...

Comic Dawn Brodey (Trailer Trash Talent Revue) took a journey few have ever taken. Or wanted to. Piloting a houseboat down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana...1,800 miles, 33 days and a whole lotta trouble. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and ma...

Actor Larry Clarke, (Twin Peaks, Contagion, The Laundromat) worked for an upscale catering company in the early 90's in NYC. He was offered to work a private party for Lauren Bacall after being warned she was cheap and extremely hard to work for. Larry took the gig cause it was in Dakotas and he was going to meet Anthony Hopkins...but wound up being treated like her personal little slave boy and h...

Christine Blackburn (host and creator of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash!) celebrates NINE years of podcasting with her favorite 9 stories over the last 9 years. Part 2. Todays show highlights Broadcaster Larry King, Comedian/Filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait, Comedian Esther Ku, Comedian Michael Kosta, Author Charles Freericks, Comedian Mindy Rickles, Writer/Producer David Wild, Actor Jim Beav...

Christine Blackburn (host and creator of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash!) celebrates NINE years of podcasting with her favorite 9 stories over the last 9 years. Part 1. Todays show highlights Adam Carolla, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kevin Allison, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jude Shelton, Toby Huss, Sascha Rothchild, MIke Carano and Rick Overton! This is an amazing episode, enjoy! And Happy Anniversar...

Comic Alonzo Bodden (Who's Paying Attention? Young Turks, Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me) went to Saudi Arabia to perform stand-up comedy and found out he was not permitted to talk about politics, sex, drugs, religion or literally, anything from his act! So now what? Listen to this super interesting story about performing in the Middle East with the talented Alonza Bodden! Watch Story Smash the Storytel...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges, writer/producer Danny Zuker (Modern Family,) Actress/Comedian Cathy Ladman, and Radio Legend/Actor Phil Hendrie for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include Actor Larry Clarke Comic Jaclyn Marfuggi,...

Comic Natasha Pearl Hansen (Future Role Model, Second City) was supposed to get married, but after a couple of delays, decided to turn her special day into a comedy special. Listen to this unconventional and funny story right now! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuke...

Dr. Emily Morse (Sex With Emily) shares a story about getting a massage on the beach that had a VERY happy ending! Listen to Emily's story now and guess what, you may just learn something about sex too. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented peo...

Author Sephe Haven talks about her new book "My Whorizontal Life" and her life as an escort. Listen to this story about finding love in the unlikely world of prostitution. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLy...

Reality Casting Producer, Naela Durrani (America's Got Talent, The Gong Show, Undercover Boss) talks about going on some horrible dates in LA. She might cast reality shows, but does she use the same methods for her dating life? Sometimes Naela's reality is crazier than the shows she casts! Listen! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your hos...

Comedian Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny, Conan, The Tonight Show) shares a story about bombing so badly on stage, he literally was chased off the property where he was entertaining. Listen to the funniest "bombing" story you'll ever hear. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Dann...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges, writer/producer Danny Zuker (Modern Family,) Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs,) and Actor/Comic Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm) for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include Comic Fi...

Comic Susan Saiger (Doris in Eating Raoul) was invited to audition for a role in the cult classic "Eating Raoul" and went alone to the directors apartment, dressed for the role of the dominatrix. Listen to her fantastic story now on Story Worthy! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, w...

Writer Mark Brazill (That '70s Show, Mr. Rhodes, 3rd Rock From The Sun) had one weekend to create an entire script, and the distractions were plentiful (rat, bikini, snake.) Listen to this hilarious and well told story now! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and m...

Comedy writer, Andy Cowan (Cheers, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun) and author (Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars, foreword by Jay Leno) shares his Seinfeld memories and two out of body experiences with SNL! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch,...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges, writer Peter Mehlman (Seinfeld), Gina Grad (Adam Carolla Podcast), and photographer Matt Oswalt for a fast and funny game of Story Smash The Storytelling Gameshow! Contestants spin the Wheel of Stories and tell a true, 1, 2 or 3 minute story on whatever topic they land on. Contestants include Comic Mindy Rickles, Broadway singer Rena Strober, Comic...

Karen Lee Poter (Sex Talk with My Mom, The Karen Lee Poter Show) shares a personal story about losing her virginity. Once in college and the other after her 24 year marriage was dramatically cut short. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented peop...

Comedian Vir Das was cast in a Bollywood movie where he met actor Rishi Kapoor, who changed his life with a handshake. Listen to find out what happened! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa...

Comedian Pete George has performed over 8,500 stand-up shows at venues like The Hard Rock, The House of Blues, and Planet Hollywood, but nothing could compare to being part of a "pilot" project that involved performing in-flight comedy for Continental Airlines. All passengers were NOT on board. Have a listen to this emotional and turbulent experience! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show o...