Story Worthy

Singer/Songwriter Paige Bryan (shared the stage with Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, Jennifer Hudson and Brian Culbertson. TV appearances-The Mo’Nique Show, The Today Show, Sinbad: It’s Just Family) took a vacation on a houseboat with her dad Sinbad, and let's just say, no one had any business being on that boat.   Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, person...

Playmate Angel Boris talks about how she went from Hawaiian Tropic model, to Playboy Centerfold. Finally, a bunny on Story Worthy!  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. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host...

Lauren Weedman, actress/author/theater artist, (Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having it All from Someone Who is NOT OKAY, Hung) shares a very personal story about a psychic, her husband, and the babysitter. Listen to this breathtaking tale from one of the most talented women in the business, Lauren Weedman!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true,...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday November 25th, 2023. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Greg Proops and Author/Actress Annabelle Gurwitch. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Lisa Orkin, Beto Urias and actress Iris Braydon and our audience member Erica Blumfield! Liste...

Comic/Actor Adam Ferrara ( 30 Minutes You'll Never Get Back , Nurse Jackie) was nominated for the Comedian of the Year from the American Comedy Awards and invited his parents to Los Angeles for the ceremony. How well did his parents do on the red carpet? Did Adam win? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the S...

Comedy Writer Jordan Morris ( "Youth Group," "Bubble," HBO Max, "Jordan, Jesse, Go!" Comedy Central, Cartoon Network) met a girl he was chatting with on a dating site and they decided to meet in person. From there, they got into Jordan's car heading for The Village Idiot. During the car ride, the girl started talking about her boyfriend. That seemed odd, until they both realized they were not the...

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 from writer Bob Odenkirk! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story W...

Comedian Dana Gould went to a Halloween store in Los Angeles trying to find someone to help him find an apartment for his friend Maila Nurmi (the actress who played Vampira.) There he was introduced to Piggy Demon (the guitarist for Rob Zombie) and together they helped find television's first horror host a home. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, p...

For over twenty years Marian Keyes has been writing funny, internationally bestselling fiction about modern women in the modern world. Bestselling Author Marian Keyes (Again Rachel, Grown Ups, Under The Duvet) was invited to a swanky party in London for a style magazine. The theme was "Come as a Joan," so Marian designed an elaborate Joan of Arc costume and was the best dressed Joan at the party....

Filmmaker/Author Linda Palmer ("Shooting For The Stars- A Film Producers Journey,"   Turnover , Halloween Party, The Wedding Video , Last Call At Murray's , Our Father, Look @Me ) shares the incredible story of filmming her first movie- Halloween Party. The pre-production, the production, the post-production. The good, the bad, the ugly. It's all here! If you have any interest in filmmaking, this...

Comedian/Actor Matt Knudsen ("Have I Seen You In Anything?: True Hollywood Stories from a Guy that Seems Familiar," Conan, The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed, Key & Peele, Workaholics, The Big Bang Theory) sent in an audition tape for a huge project on Apple TV+ and much to his surprise got the call every actor dreams of. He got the part! AND it was working with Harrison Ford and Jason Segal. Ju...

Katie Love, Writer-Comedian and Producer ("Two Tickets to Paradise - From Cult to Comedy," "Cubicide," The Laugh Gallery) grew up a Jehovah's Witness, became a salesperson, and finally found her passion on stage and on the page. Listen to this extraordinary tale of finding your way out of a cult and on to your true path in life. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment indus...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday September 23, 2023. 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 Jonathan Galeano, Erica Blumfield, Glen Dunzweiler, and audience member Leesa Severyn! Listen to t...

Actress Mary Kennedy (Shameless Hall of Shame, Shameless, ER, Conan) grew up managing her mother's band, The Mood Swings, at the age of 15. If that doesn't prepare you for a life in show business, what would?  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...

Comic Greg Fitzsimmons ( Fitzdog Radio , Sunday Papers with Mike Gibson, Howard Stern Show, Adam Carolla Podcast) was part of the 80's comedy boom. Getting ripped off by booking agents was NOT uncommon. But Greg had the opportunity to get revenge on an agent who screwed everyone . And wait till you hear what he did!    Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share...

Ballerina/Author Georgina Pazcoguin ("Swan Dive: The Rogue Ballerina," New York City Ballet, Cats) has been dancing her entire life and on today's show we hear about the art form of ballet, the dedication, and backstage antics, of the New York City Ballet. Introducing the good, the bad, and the absolutely hilarious life of The Rogue Ballerina, Georgina Pazoguin. Each week Hollywood’s most talented...

Actor/Director/Author Stewart J. Zully  ( "My Life In Yankees Stadium: 40 Years as a Vendor And Other Tales of Growing Up Almost Sane." ) As an actor you've seen Stewart in Wolf (w/ Jack Nicholson), For The Boys (w/ Bette Midler), Bonfire of the Vanities (w/ Morgan Freeman) and Malcolm X (w/ Denzel Washington,) tells a fascinating story about being a vendor at Yankee Stadium for 40 years. One nigh...

Writer/Traveler Mike Reiss (The Simpsons, “What Am I Doing Here?” Podcast) was baffled when schools in Massachusetts, Iowa, and the entire state of Texas banned his innocent children's book. The reason turned out to be dumber and weirder than he could have imagined.   Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast....

Comic/Author Sadia Azmat ( Sex Bomb , No Country For Young Women Podcast ) shares the story of why she wrote her book Sex Bomb . It's a great conversation about hijabs, burkas, culture, mosques, comedy and of course, sex! 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 pod...

Writer 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...

Author Teresa Strasser (Making It Home: Life Lessons From A Season of Little League , Exploiting My Baby, The List, Adam Carolla) shares a story about how Little League became a grief group. You have to listen, this book is fantastic!  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...

Comic Debra DiGiovanni (Comedy Central, Just For Laughs, Last Comic Standing) was bedridden, with damage to her Achilles heel, when a family of raccoons decided to move in. I mean, FAMILIES of raccoons decided to move in! Listen and enjoy this hilarious story about her most troublesome apartment, now on Story Worthy Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share tru...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played Live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday July 15th. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Writer Peter Mehlman and Actress/Comedian Melissa Peterman! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Jacob Rosalez, CM Gorham, Kelly Spillman and audience member Soomin Chun! Listen to the drama, the funny...

Comic/Actress Mollie Heckerling (RATSO) had a babysitter who decided to take on their close family friend and Molly’s - Gilbert Gottfried . This argument landed them on the Howard Stern Show, for several 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...

Comedian Geoffrey Asmus (The Only Funny White Comedian in America, You're An Idiot Podcast ) was walking home late at night in Chicago, when he was mugged by a guy who did not know how to use Geoffrey's phone. So Geoffrey helped him reset his own phone to the factory settings. And then the guy walked away with Geoffrey's phone. What in the world?? Listen to find out about Geoffrey's bad night.  Ea...