Story Worthy

Actor/Writer/Director Tsalta Baptiste (The Gentle Giant, Obama Impersonator, played Tupac Shakur Until The End of Time) worked the front desk at the Westin and learned quickly how to get what you want using accents. Listen and learn tips for yourself on how to upgrade at your next hotel visit! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Matt Oswalt, and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv for Story Smash !! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Jacob Rosalez, Samantha Jane, Emerson Dameron and our audience member!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on t...

Mary Birdsong (Reno 911!, Succession, The Descendants, Generation) had no idea why she was suddenly sent to live with her dad when she was 7. Turns out her mom had gotten pregnant (unexpectedly), while very broke (expectedly), & had a difficult decision to make. Listen to find out the spectacular ending. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal...

Comedy writer Dan O'Shannon (Cheers, Frasier, Modern Family) shares a nostalgic story about his first heist- stealing a Playboy magazine. Listen to find out how he got busted! 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 recorde...

Comic Roz Browne (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Speechless, The View) has a dog named Tip who brought Roz a DVD from her husband's office. It was not a DVD Roz was prepared to see. Listen to the entire episode to find out what was on the video!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 year...

If you love comedians and true stories, listen to Story Worthy! Celebrating 12 years of podcasting in 2022, Story Worthy has over 500 shows in the back catalog. Choose a guest or subject you're interested in and 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 podcasting in...

Comic/Comedy Writer Blaine Capatch (Martin Short Show, @Midnight, MADtv) stopped drinking during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean he stopped smoking weed. Listen to this episode of Story Worthy to learn about a new kind of sober. Calfornia Sober.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celeb...

Esther Ku (Last Comic Standing, Howard Stern, Joe Rogan, @Midnight) was thrilled to work on her school newspaper and as a comedian, she had a lot to say. The school however, was not thrilled and when Esther called out the class Valedictorian and the Homecoming Queen, the shit hit the fan.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Peter Mehlman, Fielding Edlow and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians CM Gorham, Ian Ira Rousso, Katya Duft, and our audience member Michelle Malizaki!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Sto...

Comic Cocoa Brown (Famous Enough, Single Moms Club, Comic View) is raising a son. Today on the show, Cocoa talks about the joys AND challenges of raising a bright and curious child.  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...

Comic Helen Hong ("Well Hong," Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, Silicon Valley, Parks and Recreation) shares the story about her father being drunk and demanding his daughter gets ice cream. Listen!  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 80...

Writer/filmmaker Tim Kirk (author of Christ Never Showed Up) shares the time he faked a marriage proposal for a Lifetime show to win a trip to Vegas. His "proposal" involved a puppet, and this led to his appearance on The Muppets!  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...

Author Lynn Catalano (Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify, Live With or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life) was traveling home from her mother's funeral when her father started talking about his own future funeral, which he knew would be packed. That's when Lynn knew something was wrong. This wasn't normal behavior. She later learned her father's a narcissist.  Each week Hollywood’s most t...

Actor/Writer John Flynn ( Baked!: Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy, Upright Citizen Brigade) was working with the UCB theater in New York and needed money to fly his acting troupe to San Francisco to perform in Showgirls: The Best Movie Ever Made! Ever! To get the capital, he started a VERY successful marijuana cookie business. And the rest is history! (well, for a few years anyways!)  Each week...

Brian J. Karem (Journalist and White House Correspondent for Salon.com, Author of Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It, Host of Just Ask The Question Podcast) had seen a lot in his life and today he shares a story about his recent trip to Ukraine. Listen to this extraordinary story of war zones, politics, and Trump mishaps. Each week Hollywood’s most talented peopl...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Melissa Peterman and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Christina DiBiase, Jeremy McKiernan, Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, and our audience member!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on...

Comic Michelle Malizaki (ICHIBAN Mom, Bagel) watched a lot of American television growing up in Japan. She decided when she grew up, she would go to America and become a Hollywood star. And here we are! Michelle has had many mishaps in LA and has learned a lot. Now she is ready to become a Hollywood Kingpin. Listen to this hilarious and remarkable story from the very talented Michelle Malizaki!  E...

Comic Mollie Heckerling had a babysitter named Barbara who decided to take on their family friend- Gilbert Gottfried. This incredible argument landed them on the Howard Stern Show! 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 stories on the Story Worthy Podc...

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. But unfortunately, she was the only Joan there. Listen to this hilarious mix-up now on Story Worthy!  Each week Hollywood’s most talent...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Bruce Baum and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Tyler Strauss, Sumi Folz, Aaron Marsh and our audience member!  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Sto...

Comic/Writer/Historian Dawn Brodey (HILF Podcast) loves history, especially if it involves whiskey and her boyfriend George Washington. Listen and raise a glass of whiskey to toast this episode of 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 20...

Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Who Do You Think I Am? MADtv, The Real Dirty Dancing) made a pact with herself, that if she made cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, she'd move to LA and pursue her dreams. Guess what? In 1997, it happened. Listen to this magnificent story about the year that changed Anjelah Johnson-Reye's life.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment indus...

Comic/Producer Ed Crasnick (The Mental Health Comedy Hour, Makelight Media, Crashing) agreed to drive a car from Boston to Salem, Oregon and camp along the way. Big mistake for this city kid. Listen to Ed's story which includes, a Dome tent, a thunderstorm and Catcher in The Rye.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Wor...

Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch, The Brady Bros. Podcast, Christopher Knight Brands) recalls the circumstances of his audition, callback and eventual casting for his role as Peter Brady on The Brady Bunch.  Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the  Story Worthy Podcast.  Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2...

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Felicia Michaels and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Nick Vatterott, Jennifer Gable, Shea Freeman and Bradley Steven Perry. Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.i...