The Howl

(Dec 4, 2024) Aaron Todd shares the story of a prank that came back to haunt him years later. And Ethan shares why he's glad smartphones weren't around when he was a kid.

(Nov 27, 2024) Ethan shares the story of his disastrous first kiss and Deb Hall takes us on a date with the Quarter Man.

(Nov 20, 2024) Ethan tells us how his dad ended up spending his 57th birthday in the ER and Meg MacDonald shares the story of the "hayloft hierarchy," plus a special bonus story about the worst first date a person can possibly have.

(Nov 12, 2024) Joe Conto shares how he realized he's the supervillain in someone else's story. And Ethan explains why he wishes he could fly.

(Nov 6, 2024) Two stories from West Africa, plus Ethan tells us about calling in reinforcements when a weasel broke into the house.

(Oct 30, 2024) Ethan tells us about being locked in a bowling alley basement overnight and Al Lutz shares the story of their first - and last - DIY punk tour.

(Oct 23, 2024) Sometimes it's a song or a poem that changes your life. But sometimes it's a little black cocktail dress.

(Oct 16, 2024) North Country poet jim bourey tells us about fights, fried food, and two chain smoking women named Virginia who helped him run a porno drive-in movie theater.

(Oct 9, 2024) Season 3 features stories never before heard on stage and some of our favorites from Live Story Slams.

(Apr 17, 2024) Ethan shares the story of his bootlegging family and Olivia tells us about the world of underground jelly wrestling.

(Apr 10, 2024) Ethan shares the story of going to extreme lengths to find his cat and Leslie tells us why Canadian border guards call her the Porcupine Lady.

(Apr 3, 2024) David Wolf shares his story of rising in the military after he volunteered for Vietnam - and why he turned down a big opportunity. Ethan talks about how the war on terror was his entry point into punk music.

(Mar 27, 2024) That noise in the woods might just be snow falling... but it could also be Bigfoot. Bob and Ethan share their stories about camping.

(Mar 20, 2024) Mary and Ethan both share stories this week about being visited by people who have died.

(Mar 13, 2024) Mitch and Ethan talk about the power of storytelling, and Mitch shares the surprising - and strange - true story behind one of his favorite family memories.

(Mar 6, 2024) Tom Langen shares his story of unexpected fame in Costa Rica. And Ethan tells us how he became a part-time radio therapist.

(Feb 28, 2024) Derrick shares the story of his heart attack, and Ethan tells us about his mom's long road to recovery after her stroke.

(Feb 21, 2024) On today's episode of the HOWL, a birthday car crash and an Uber ride for the history books. Plus Ethan shares his recipe for engine-cooked steak.

(Feb 14, 2024) Elaine Kuracina shares the story of finally realizing her Hollywood dreams. And Ethan talks about his opportunity to make a short film.

(Feb 7, 2024) We'll hear two stories about bad ideas that were supposed to make life easier. Plus Ethan shares a story about his accident-prone brother.

(Jan 31, 2024) Season 2 of the HOWL Podcast kicks off with a story about a woman who joins a roller derby squad in her 50s.

(Jan 22, 2024) New episodes of the show start on January 31st

(Dec 6, 2023) On this HOWL Podcast Holiday Special, Al Lutz shares the story of the last Christmas they got to spend with their dad. Host Ethan Shantie shares his story, too.

(Oct 27, 2023) Tanya Roy is back on the show to tell us how she learned the hard way that some ghosts really don't want you to leave.

(Sep 6, 2023) Jim’s camping trips have always gone off without a hitch. Until one summer when he brings along a friend who gets his feet a little too close to the fire.