The Narrators

Finding love from oversharing in dark times. Today’s story comes from Denver-based Diné comic, Joshua Emerson. The theme of the show was “TMI.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Today’s story comes from comedian and TikToker, Cal Sheridan. Cal borrowed our co-host Erin Rollman’s voice for this story. The theme of the show was “Extra.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your a...

Today’s story comes from stand-up comedian and producer of Firecracker Comedy, Salma Zaky. The theme of the show was “Distance.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Andres organizes a large-scale grocery worker strike. Today’s story comes from Denver comedian and union worker, Andres Becerril, who helped organize a major grocery store strike in 2022. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information ab...

Melanie learns the true caloric intake of an important substance. You’re listening to The Narrators. Today’s story comes from Melanie Moseley, creator of Sexology the Musical. This episode is NSFW, depending on where you work. The theme of the show was “Transplant.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about te...

Today’s story comes from Jacob Rupp. Jacob is a Denver comic and the co-host of the podcast, Chicken and the Nuggets. The theme of the show was “Stuffed.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad cho...

An actor answers a most frequently asked question. Today’s story comes from actor, director, and friend Matt Zambrano. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad c...

Being a theater kid in Indiana. Today’s story comes from author, artist, and web developer, Miriam Suzanne. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

An unreliable digestive tract on the way to a threesome. Today’s story comes from actor Rob Kerkovich, who is best known for his role as Sebastian Lund on NCIS: New Orleans. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out...

A special organ near the heart and Laura’s connection with her horse friends.  Today’s story comes from Laura Wingate, a museum worker and leader of the band Girl Horse (or Horse Girl, depending on who you ask). The theme of the show was “Heart.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of you...

Today’s story comes from Colorado-based “theater-maker” Steven Burge. Steven didn't want to go to Christian Clown Camp as a child, but he found himself there nonetheless. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Distance.” We've reached the end of this season, but we'll be back with a new batch of stories in May 2023. This is a great time to catch up on our arch...

Today’s story comes from actor and comedian, Janae Burris, who–after a lifetime of negative thoughts about herself—realizes that she is accomplished AF. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own...

You’re listening to The Narrators. Today’s story comes from poet, activist, and educator Suzi Q Smith, who told this story about the fame, success, and manipulation that comes with a life as an artist. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episode...

Today’s story comes from Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax in Denver. Brad shared this heavy but hopeful story about his journey through childhood abuse, conversion therapy, and intense mental health struggle. This story was recorded live, outside of Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access...

Today’s story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a...

Today’s story comes from comic Jose Macall, a comedian who also works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn mor...

Today’s story comes from comedian, actor and television writer Eliza Skinner, who had a childhood tendency to tattle on those around her. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, an...

Today's story comes from writer, improv-teacher, and storyteller, Frankie Lee Freeman, who confronts the anger he feels about his first queer relationship. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own...

Today’s story comes from standup comedian, actor and podcaster David Gborie. David shares an overdue truth about the mysterious contents of a Gatorade bottle. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Confessions.”   LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling...

Today's story comes from The Narrators co-host and founding member of Buntport Theater Company, Erin Rollman, who shares a story about body disconnect and an odd “work-related” task. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.”    LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information a...

Your next storyteller is comedian, musician, and podcaster Brandon Patrick. Brandon recently moved to Denver and this was his very first time performing at The Narrators. He shared this truly wild cautionary tale just last week, outdoors at Buntport Theater—the theme of the evening was “Partners.” A quick content warning here: If there are children in the room, you might want to send them away for...

Your next storyteller is a long-time friend of the show, Yancey Lee Anderson. He told this story about his grandmother in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado back in June 2019—the theme of the evening was “Framed.” Special thanks to Knuckle Pups for today's outro music! LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for pas...

Your next storyteller is Adele Alvarado. This was Adele’s first time sharing a story at The Narrators, back in August 2018. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was “Cheating.” Special thanks to Mama Magnolia for today's outro music! LINKS RSVP for our next live show on 18 August 2021 Join our mailing list for early access...

Over the last 11 years, we’ve had some truly fabulous storytellers swing into the orbit of our show, pour their hearts out on stage a few times, and then move on to the next stage of their life. Today’s episode features one of those folks—Sarita Field. Sarita now lives in Madiscon, Wisconsin, where she can still be found telling stories, but back in August 2017, Sarita joined us at The Narrators t...

Today’s story comes from human treasure chest Ben Roy. Ben is a standup comedian, podcaster, actor, and musician who’s probably best known for his role as Billy Shoemaker on the television show “Those Who Can’t” on HBO Max. Ben told this cathartic story about summer camp in front of outdoor audience, in the parking lot of Buntport Theater, just last week—the theme of the evening was "Countdown." S...