Story Worthy

Writer/Humorist Penelope Lombard, has the guts to say 'I hate babies!' Hey, them's fightin' words! Listen to a side of the baby debate you may not have heard, on this week's Story Worthy.  Also, there's lots of diapering talk that does not involve babies....what???  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. St...

Writer Michelle McNamara (TrueCrimeDiary.com) talks about her passion- true crime. Scott Peterson, Josh Powell, Jeffrey Dahmer, we talk about all of your favorite killers. Turn off the lights, light a candle, and gather round folks....it's time for a true crime story with web sleuth Michelle McNamara.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal st...

Actress Laura Catalina Ortiz, (Holliston, The Hills Have Eyes) was at a cast party and decided to hook up a fellow cast mate.  Sounds good... unless there was a mistaken identity!  Plus, Christine and Hannes take a look at the SW iTunes reviews...the good, the bad, and the ugly.  The very, very ugly.  Must be a mistaken identity!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment ind...

Comic Wayne Federman and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge amazing storytellers as they spin the Wheel of Truth and tell a 1 minute story on the topic they land.  Enjoy Shotgun Story Worthy with Wendy Wilkins, Richard Lucas, Brian Farrell, Jude Shelton, Sharon Houston, John Grady, Peter Spruyt, Bill Ratner, Jim Coughlin, Jennifer Vally, and the winner Betty Goldstein! Each week Hollywood’s most...

Writer/Sexual Intuitive Susanna Brisk (The Mother Show, MILF Talk, I'll Be The Death Of Me) talks about her journey from Estonia to Malibu, via Australia and folks, it is fascinating!  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 episode...

Michelle McNamara (TrueCrimeDiary.com) talks about her unsolved mystery passion, Jon Benet Ramsey.  Who did it? The parents? The brother? Will this case ever be solved? Let's talk about a very Worthy True Crime Story- Jon Benet Ramsey.  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...

Sherry Netherland, writer/director/name of New York hotel, auditioned for a game show called "Don't Forget The Lyrics"...and boy did she forget.  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...

Comic/Actor Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Legally Blonde, The 40 Year Old Virgin) talks about how he had to give up his ventriloquist career by killing his doll Bueford.  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 ha...

Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jac...

Kevin McGeehan, Second-City, was working on a cruise ship when it was hit by a rogue wave. And that's actually, not the worst thing that happened. Plus, there's lots of talk of Second City. Get on board folks and enjoy this weeks 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...

Asterios Kokkinos, writer and performer, knows a little about mental illness... he used to shout randomly at people in the street calling them Bitch Face. And Hannes schools us all about mental illness, with a story about his own 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 yea...

Writer/performer Justine Barron lived in Miami where she found a spiritual guide willing to do a "massage exchange." Wait a minute...this doesn't sound good. Or was it??  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. Ch...

Actress Donna Allen Figueroa had an audition for the Chicago production of Dreamgirls, but there was one small problem, (small being the operative word.) And Christine and Hannes discuss the talent necessary to compete in the competitive world of musical theater.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Stor...

Kris McGaha, comic/actress, tells the quintessential Hollywood story: Girl gets offered to write a script for a famous comedian (think red hair and props) and the guy turns out to be a complete carrot flop.  Shocking.  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...

Writer/comedian Tony Figueroa had two siblings pass away within six months of one another. Listen to The Funeral Story and you'll hear about the worst part of this experience... it takes place in Orlando. And Christine gives her funeral wishes which involves making the family watch her demo tape, Neil Young, and Coors Light.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry...

Author Mark C. Miller (500 Dates: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Online Dating Wars) talks about Hollywood's Circle of Life being played out every weekend at yard sales, in the Fairfax District.  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 h...

Stella V. Wilkins, actress/comedian/yoga extraordinaire, tries to return an item at a department store and is given a hard time. She gets fed up and is charged with disorderly conduct. Bad girl Stella! You should know better!  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 podcas...

Chris Gore, writer and founder of Film Threat Magazine and G4TV personality, asked the FBI to interview John Hinckley Jr. to get his opinion on Taxi Driver. Sounds reasonable enough. And it turns out the FBI has lots of special duties. Doody!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 1...

Producer/Writer Mike Cioffi joins Story Worthy to wish Christine a very Happy Birthday. Then, Mike talks about how his cool uncle took him to Vegas to wish him a Happy Birthday and encouraged him to get smashed.  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 2...

Writer/Comedian Penelope Lombard thinks to herself, "I'm Pretty" but then she doubts it because her friends post pictures of her on Facebook with crazy eyes.  Also, she has two cats, but that doesn't mean she wants your cat shit.  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 po...

Actress Naomi Grossman (Pepper on American Horror Story) went to acting class and met a hot 60-something year old masseuse who offered her a massage. Then, guess who had sex with a sextagenarian? Well, I'll give you a hint... it wasn't Hannes. Happy New Year podcast fans and friends!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story...

Comic/Journalist Taylor Orci tells the tale of her grandfather who saved Santa's life, the same story that was told to her snuggling with her siblings and cousins in one twin bed, each Christmas Eve. Plus, Christine talks about the one thing that always brings down the holiday, Midnight Mass. Make it a Story Worthy Christmas podcast friends!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the enter...

Twenty of LA's best storytellers spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a 1-minute story on the topic they land. Shotgun Story Worthy is a fast-paced game of truth. You may not sing, and you may not dance, but you have a story!  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...

Writer/Comedian Nicole Jackson Jones had a very specific elective surgery done called vaginal rejuvenation. What? You never heard of it? Well then gather round and learn a little about everyone's favorite female organ, the vagina. Plus, Hannes takes a VJJ quiz.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story...

Writer/Producer Dan Farren (Story Salon) has a fear of snakes. But he knows that by facing your fears, he can overcome it. Or can you? And Christine shares her fears so that everyone else, can feel a little better about their own.  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 p...