Story Worthy

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges Danny Zuker, Matt Oswalt and Esther Ku, 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 master storytellers- Laura House, Brian Finkelstein, Eli Braden, Melanie Maras and Doug Mand! Recorded on May 26th...

Comedian Helen Hong (Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me, Go Fact Yourself) thought she might broaden her horizons and date other genders... but it wasn't as easy as she thought! 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 R...

Mike Carano, comedian/photographer (Loveline, The After Disaster, Five Minutes with Mike) and his buddies found themselves in the situation of a lifetime- driving a wax statue of their hero, Burt Reynolds, from Los Angeles to Florida. Join Mike and Christine for Story Worthy's 500th episode right now!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal st...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges Danny Zuker, Wayne Federman and Wendy Liebman 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 master storytellers- Eli Braden, Melinda Hill, Kristen Carney, Paul Walling and Ryan Doon! Recorded on April...

Chris Cox, voice actor (Family Guy, American Dad, Bojack Horseman) shot a rap video about George W. Bush that almost landed him in federal custody. Listen to his wild story about a rogue team of filmmakers running around Washington DC, trying to shoot a parody video and evade the CIA. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine B...

Rachel Butera (Star Wars, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Howard Stern) grew up in an anxiety ridden house with a sick father, and maybe, just maybe, this is what made Rachel the funny girl she is today. Later in the show, Rachel talks about impressions and working on the Howard Stern Show. Listen! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christi...

Join host Christine Blackburn and expert judges Kelly Carlin, Matt Oswalt and Peter Mehlman 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 master storytellers- Paul Shirley, Melanie Maras, Margot Leitman, Christopher Rivas and Christina Anthony! Rec...

Steve Bluestein comic/writer (Memoir of a Nobody, Take My Prostate Please) was in Paris with a friend when he swallowed a $1600 gold tooth. He figured, what goes in, must come out. And that's when the real fun starts. Listen! 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...

Tony Tanner (Director/Actor/Playwright/Christine's Tennis Buddy) shares a story about theater, friendship, and tragic death. Listen to his remarkable 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 many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub,...

Comic/TV Producer Jennifer Vally (TV Guide, Oxygen) was officially "The Arm" working press junkets, red carpet events, and hanging out with the Olsen twins. 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, Mel...

Jon Gabrus actor/comic (Game Over, Man! Fourth Man Out, High and Mighty Podcast) spent his teenage years like he was in the movie Dazed and Confused. And then there were cold cuts. Lots of cold cuts. 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...

Matt Ritter, comic (Safe For Work, Legally Insane, Comedians at Law) was mourning the death of his mother in law when he found himself in a field with a dying horse. Despite knowing nothing about these majestic animals and having an extreme fear of them, he wanted to save his family from more grief, by saving this poor animal. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https:...

Join Christine Blackburn and expert judges Mary Lynn Rajskub, Rider Strong, and Danny Zuker 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 comedians Jon Gabrus, Mindy Rickles, Brian Finkelstein, and Jenna Brister! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling...

Bob Golub, comic/actor (Goodfellas) talks about the lengths he went to in order to get an audition with Martin Scorsese, some of which were not legal and almost got him shot by John Gotti's thugs. Listen 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 many more talent...

Actress Olivia Taylor Dudley (The Magicians, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, The Vatican Tapes) grew up on a ranch on the central coast of California and experienced wildfire season each year. One year, the fires reached her families ranch and yes, it gets dramatic! Listen to find out what happened! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw W...

Comedian Laura House (Mouth Punch) tells an hilarious edge-of-your-seat story about a naked houseboat party including a hillbilly hot tub & court. Enjoy! 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, Meliss...

Nancy Hala (Brand Expert and Co-Host of This is Fifty With Sheri and Nancy) shares a story about the surprise decision from her son to go to the Naval Academy. Plus, later in the show, we talk about what it means to be a Brand Expert! 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...

Dr. Ed Schneider (Dean Emeritus and Professor of Gerontology University of Southern California) talks about aging, his grandfather, and his tennis lob, on a BONUS episode of Story Worthy! Introducing- My Tennis Buddies! Listen 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 Zuk...

Comic Jaclyn Marfuggi (What's Your Jersey Podcast) loves spending time with family from New Jersey when they visit Cali every year. But the past few times someone has suddenly passed. Makes you think twice about the last thing you said to a loved one! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capat...

Writer Christopher Brune-Horan (Bada Bing Bada Boom True Stories Told For Cash) shares a story about life, death, and ambition. Sometimes you have to shelf what you want to appreciate what you have. 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...

Laurie Kilmartin, comedian and Emmy nominated writer for Conan, talks about losing her father and her new book Dead People Suck: A Guide For Survivors of the Newly Departed. 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, Mary...

Join Christine Blackburn and expert judges Jimmy Pardo, Jenny Johnson and Danny Zuker 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 comedians John Flynn, Roxanna Ortega, Jon Gabrus, Jason Shapiro, and Mo Welch. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Ga...

Comedian Bob Wiltfong worked in TV news before he made a living making fun of it. As a correspondent on The Daily Show, Bob used his years of experience as a legitimate, Emmy award winning local TV news guy to lampoon his fellow broadcasters. In this episode Bob tells you how he got to The Daily Show and reveals, among other things, why he changed his name for air in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Lo...

Actor Mike McShane (Whose Line Is It Anyway? Office Space, A Bug's Life) shares a story about growing up in Kansas City, the grueling world of restaurant work, and becoming a busboy. If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you'll relate! 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...

Comedian/Actor Johnno Wilson (Groundlings Sunday Company) used to start each morning with a swim off Venice Beach, but a rip tide tried to change that. He would have been a goner without some crazy luck, or was it divine intervention? Listen to the harrowing story here! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and co...