The Narrators

Episode 189: Long-time listener, first-time caller Brian Kramer shared this 'touching' story of a Planned Parenthood visit on 17 April 2019. The theme of the evening was "Nailing It." A very special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. What's your favorite podcast app? Learn more a...

Episode 188: It’s graduation season, so today we’re sharing a story from first-time storyteller Lisa Jerez Artus. Lisa told her story—while dressed in full cap and gown regalia—on 15 May 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the show was "Alter Egos." A very special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and...

Episode 187: This harrowing tale of crime and punishment comes from Denver comic Sammy Anzer, who shared this story live on 21 November 2018. The theme of the evening was "Fight or Flight." A very special thanks to TIQ TOK, who provided the outro music for this episode. Wanna hear more stories? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While...

Episode 186: In honor of Mother's Day, today we're bringing you a story from one of our favorites, Denver comedian and writer Allison Rose. Born on a quiet farm in Kansas, Allison came into her own on the loud stages of Denver dive bars. She has been featured on the Denver edition of 50 First Jokes; Yuck Fest; and the High Plains, Red Clay, and Savage Henry comedy festivals. She co-hosts the Denve...

Episode 185: We have a really fun story today from Bess Scully, as read by her sister, Hannah Duggan. Bess is a mother, sister, aunty and daughter—and her sister Hannah is a founding member of Buntport Theater Company. These two Denver natives shared this story live on 20 February 2019. The theme of the evening was "Arms." A very special thanks to Knuckle Pups, who provided the outro music for thi...

Episode 184: Angela Daniels told this story live at our 9th anniversary show on 20 March 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme of the evening was "Growing." Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, plea...

Episode 183: We went digging deep into the archives for this week’s 420-friendly story about teenage shenanigans and strange encounters on a cruise ship. Show favorite Chris Charpentier originally told this story six years ago, on 16 May 2013, at the Deer Pile (R.I.P.) in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the show was “Fake.” Chris Charpentier is a Los Angeles-based comedian and actor who has perform...

Episode 182: David Blatt is an acupuncture and massage practitioner in City Park and the producer of Mortified Colorado, a storytelling show where adults share the hilarious and embarrassing things they created as kids. David shared this story live on 19 December 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme of the evening was "Ghosts." Special thanks to Jobless, who provided the outro music for t...

Episode 181: Today's story comes from one of our long-time favorites, Colleen Leggett. She shared this story about fitting in, fundamentalist Christian summer camp, and middle-school dating at our January 2019 show. Colleen's story was recorded live at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the evening was "Habit." Special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for toda...

Episode 180: Today's story comes from Phamaly Theatre Company performer and artistic director, Regan Linton. She told this story live on 20 February 2019 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Arms." Special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for today's story! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review The Narrators wherever you get your podcasts. For the lates...

Episode 179: Today's story comes composer, Nathan Hall. He told this story live on 24 June 2018 at Denver Zine Fest. The theme of the evening was "Rejected." Super-double special thanks to Nathan Hall, who also provided the outro music for his own story! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special event...

Episode 178: Today's story comes from comedian Vanessa Gonzalez. Vanessa told this story live on 25 August 2018 at High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was "Bit." Vanessa was recently featured on HBO Latino's "Entre Nos: A Stand-up Comedy Special", TruTV's "Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks" and Comedy Central's "Stand-Up Presents" 2019. You can follow Vanessa on Twitter @Buhnessa. A very,...

Episode 177: Today's story comes from actor Mitch Slevc. He told this story live on 15 August 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was, "Cheating." A very special thanks to Jobless who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or spe...

Episode 176: Today's story comes from Denver-based anthropologist Mary Shirley. She told this story live on 18 July 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "The Perfect Plan." A very special thanks to Cities of Earth who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, check our website or visit our Facebook page for the latest information. As always, you...

Episode 175: Today's story comes from comedian and actor Troy Walker. Troy originally told this story on 16 January 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Habit." Troy is a Denver native currently based in Los Angeles. Want more? Follow him on Twitter, check out his appearance on The Late Late Show and look for him in season 2, episode 3 of Comedy Central's Cor...

Episode 174: Today's story comes from our own Erin Rollman. Erin is a founding member of Buntport Theater and the co-host of The Narrators. Erin originally told this story on 17 October 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Guts." A very special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and r...

Episode 173: Today's story comes from investigative journalist and Westword staff writer Chris Walker. Back in 2012, Chris and a fellow journalist embarked on a 16,000-mile bicycle ride from France to China, documenting their travels along the way. This story recounts one small leg of that trip, where Chris and his companion stumbled upon a daring mountain rescue in the tiny Eurasian country of Ge...

Episode 172: Today's episode comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Rachel Weeks. Rachel Weeks is standup comedian, one of the founding members of the Pussy Bros., and host of We Still Like You Denver, a true storytelling show where folks share their greatest shames. Rachel's story was recorded live on 20 June 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Period...

Jesse Caverly is a first-time storyteller. He told this story about a beer run gone bad on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Dave Ross. Dave is a touring standup comedian and actor from Los Angeles who you may know from television shows such as "Corporate" or "Drunk History" on Comedy Central. He stopped by The Narrators Denver to share this story about doing whatever it takes to make a buck, and how kids are sometimes the worst. Dave was recorded live on 20 D...

Tiffany Fox is a San Diego-based writing instructor at UCSD Extension. She told this story on 12 June at Tiger! Tiger! in San Diego about what happens when you lose a part of yourself that you thought defined you. The theme of the evening was "Periods." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story today comes from Denver comic artist, Lonnie MF Allen. He told this story about teenage angst in rural New Mexico—and remembering to always call out bullshit—in front of a live audience on 16 May 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Rocking The Boat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story today comes from Michael Madden, an actor, director, producer and writer in San Diego's local theater scene. He told this story about his father live at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Rocking the Boat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Amanda Hergott. She told this story about her past as a fraternity member colliding with her present as a trans woman on 18 April 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was "Clubs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Grasso is an adjunct professor of sociology at Palomar College in North County San Diego but she’s on her way to Florida to pursue a Phd! We wish her luck and thank her for telling this story about her many encounters with alligators, told at our “Rocking the Boat” show at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern on 8 May 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices