Story Worthy

Comic Chris Gethard (Half My Life, Conan, Beautiful Anonymous, UCB) bought a Christmas tree and had it delivered to his New York City apartment. The delivery man appeared to be an innocent goofy guy, but turned out to be anything but. Listen to this tense and horrific story wherever you listen to podcasts!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, person...

Comic/Filmmaker Brian Farrell (Jury Duty, South Pasadena Short Films) was asked to play a potential juror on the Amazon Freevee show "Jury Duty." Brian stepped up and met with the "mark" Ronald Gladden for the first 2 days of Jury Duty. Listen to this hilarious story of how Brian led on the lead, Ronald Gladden. And if you haven't seen Jury Duty, watch it! Each week Hollywood’s most talented peopl...

Dancer/Actress Heather Morris, (The Bystanders Podcast, Glee, background dancer for Beyonce, Dancing With the Stars) took the trip of a lifetime to Africa, and ended up having dinner next to a pride of lions with a fresh zebra kill. Listen to this fantastic story about going on safari in Africa with the talented Heather Morris!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment indus...

Judy Gold, comic/author/thinker (Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble) knew she was gay at the age of 3, but coming out took another couple of decades. Listen to hear this incredible story from one of the funniest people working in comedy, Judy Gold!   Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on th...

Carole Baskin ( Big Cat Activist , Tiger King, Dancing with The Stars ) shares a story about saving the lives of 2 tigers and a liger that were abandoned by their owner. Plus, Christine and Carole talk about the documentary Tiger King and her appearance of Dancing With The Stars. Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the St...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played Live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday May 20th. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress/Comedian Melissa Peterman! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Bronston Jones, Tina Comedo  and storyteller Kona Morris! Listen to the drama, the funny and the pecul...

Courtnei Lee (OYT Make-up Owner, Trans Activist, Entrepreneur) was walking in downtown Vancouver when she needed to use the bathroom. She walked into the closest hotel only to be denied entrance by the hotel concierge. What in the world happened? Listen to find out!   Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast....

Comic Josh Edelman (Mentally Al , The Jew Rogain Experience ) was thrilled when his web series made it into a prestigious film festival. But when he arrived, he found the festival to be less than he expected and his film, well his film, was screened in a gymnasium in front on 5 people. Ouch. Listen to this tale as old as time, a hopeful filmmaker gets involved in a shitty film festival.  Each week...

Comedian Belinda Carroll (Portland Queer Comedy Festival) grew up with a mom from West Virginia who thought her daughter would appreciate a Chippendale’s poster. Belinda did not and finally admitted to her sexuality. It would take some time, but finally her mom accepted Belinda was gay.   Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the S...

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. Originally recorded in 2018 and it's STILL Story Worthy. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Wo...

Writer Mike Sacks (Poking A Dead Frog, Welcome To Woodmont College, Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, The New Yorker, Time) shares stories about the many people he has chosen to interview, including Natalie Merchant, and those he has no interest in talking with. Plus, Mike shares a memory from high school, about a party he didn't attend, that still haunts him. Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most talented p...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played Live at The Crow Friday April 7th, 2023. It was off the hook funny! Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Peter Mehlman, Comeidan Blaine Capatch and Actress/Comedian Cathy Ladman. The contestants were comedians Jonathon Hollis, Sanjay Rao and storyteller Brandee Stilwell! Plus audience member Katie Stone was called to play th...

Musician Richard Marx (Author of "Stories to Tell," Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Limitless) met Paul Newman a few times and each time was better than the last. Plus, Christine and Richard discuss the mastery of Peter Gabriel, Richard’s musical parents, and how to roll your R's.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the...

Screenwriter/Author Greg Cope White (The Pink Marine, CBS, NBC, Fox, Disney, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix) shares a story about graduating Officer Candidates School in the United States Marine Corps, with the reward of a steak dinner dangling before his eyes.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Wo...

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Lindsay Glazer (Alpha Bitch) was in New Orleans at Mardi Grass when she met a guy she wanted to make-out with, and took him back to her car. Moments later, as things were heating up, a woman approached the vehicle screaming that it was HER car. It was. Listen to this hilairous story of a lawyer who finds herself arrested, while she is working for the D.A. Harry Connick Sr.  Each week Hollywood’s m...

Comic/Entrepreneur/Author Kambri Crews (QED, RISK!, "Burn Down The Ground") grew up isloated in the woods. No really. Her only entertainment, her only WISDOM, came from Van Halen's, David Lee Roth. Listen to Kambri share the story about her unlikely hero and how he pulled Kambri through an otherwise tragic situation and saved her soul. This is a wild story guys, listen!  Each week Hollywood’s most...

Jim Harold (The Paranormal Podcast®, Jim Harold's Campfire®, Jim Harold's Crime Scene) shares the story of how he turned his passion of the paranormal, into a podcast empire. Plus, Jim tells us some of his theories of The Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot and UFO's. Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast....

Frank Traynor (Four-time Moth Champion, It’s Funny Now) grew up in Argentina with a strong desire to move to the US. All he needed was a chance to come to network with the right people. His opportunity came when he started a job as a creative for an advertising agency and his boss sent him to Miami to win a new client– but everything changed when he had a chance to ride a Vespa for the first time...

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played Live at The Lyric/ Hyperion Theater Saturday February 15th, 2023. It was off the hook successful! Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comeidan Blaine Capatch and Actress Mary Birdsong. The contestants were comedians M.K. Paulsen, Dawn Brody and storyteller David Feinberg! Plus audience member Simone was called...

Writer Joe Coyle whose stories recently appeared in Beyond Where the Buses Run: Stories! And Mount Hope Magazine worked as George Clooney’s stand in on nine feature films beginning with Batman & Robin. On today’s episode of Story Worthy Joe tells a cautionary tale of why you should always remove your super hero makeup prior to driving home on the 405 especially if your tail light is out and you ar...

Comedian Bob Wiltfong ( The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart,   Chappelle's Show  and  Late Night with Conan O'Brien .) became a news reporter in Lake Charles, Louisiana directly out of college. It was a dream come true! Or was it? Listen as Bob recalls covering the hardknock news such as 5th graders on a field trip.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, pe...

Comedian and writer Tony Tripoli ( Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List ,  Fashion House   Two and a Half Men, Fashion Police Joan Rivers ,   In Bed with Joan)  was working on a cruise ship as an entertainer for years. On this episode of Story Worthy, Tony takes us on stage with him as a dancer on the fateful night he $*&% his pants. Listen to this hilarious story by the extremely talented Tony Tr...

Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond) shares the story of sending his mother the "fruit of the month" club for her birthday, which was the catlyst of Everybody Loves Raymond. Plus, Phil talks about the importance of writing what you know!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story...

Author Greg Cope White ( The Pink Marine ) decided to join the United States Marine Corps on a whim. Was serving as a gay Marine, back when it was illegal, a nightmare? Or was spending the summer showering with 70 naked men a master-minded dream? Listen and find out!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast....