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True stories told live at The Narrators, the award-winning storytelling show. Comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other fascinating folks share first-person narratives from their lives, centered on a monthly theme.

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164: Christie Buchele, “A Body That I Could Love” 18.05.2018 15:19

Our story today comes from Denver comedian and dear friend of The Narrators, Christie Buchele. Christie told this story at our 8th anniversary show back in March, with a little help from fellow comedian and friend of the show Talitha K. Each story that night was accompanied by sound painting, a.k.a. live improvised music from our pals at Playground Ensemble. The whole evening was an interesting ex...

163: AJ Shaw, “That’s a Lot of Fake Blood” 11.05.2018 12:28

Today's story was told by AJ Shaw at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego on 10 April 2018. The theme was "Clubs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

162: Courtney LeDuc, “Community Dog” 04.05.2018 14:55

Today's story comes from teacher and Colorado native, Courtney LeDuc. Courtney's story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: DJ Brother Darkness, “Bootie 35 Remastered” 30.04.2018 1:15:00

Hey everyone, we've got a special treat for you—here's that magical DJ set from Butch Rosser's story. Be sure to find him on Twitter to share props and digital high-fives! 1) Party Ben • Queen x Cypress Hill • We Will Jump You 2) DJ BC • Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell x Nu Shooz • Snoop's Nu Shooz 3) DJ Benny C • Gym Class Heroes x Timbaland • the Way I Get Your Clothes Off4) pomDeter • nine inch nail...

161: Butch Rosser, “The Last Hours of 34” 29.04.2018 14:00

Today's story was told by Butch Rosser at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego on 10 April 2018. The theme was "Clubs." BONUS: We have published the epic DJ set mentioned in Butch's story. Listen to it here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

160: Adrian Holguin, “Isaac” 20.04.2018 12:46

Today's story comes from Adrian Holguin, an actor and educator who is currently in his 25th year of teaching high school mathematics—a truly superhuman feat. This story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

159: Jeremy Bauer, “Hershey” 06.04.2018 14:49

Peace Corps veteran Jeremy Bauer told this story—his first ever at The Narrators—at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego in February 2018. The theme was "Warning Signs." If you are one of our podcast listeners who doesn't live in Denver, we want to say how much we appreciate you—thanks for listening. And please, say hello sometime via email or Facebook! We'd love to hear from you. Learn more about yo...

158: Daniel Alvarez “Click. Boom.” 23.03.2018 12:00

Today’s story comes from writer and librarian Daniel Alvarez. His story is about the kind of childhood tomfoolery that makes you look back and feel thankful that faces usually grow back. Daniel told this story live on 17 January 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Big Shot." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

157: Jenny Minniti-Shippey, “Cut Me Some Hair” 16.03.2018 23:30

Jenny Minniti-Shippey is not only one of the biggest boosters of The Narrators San Diego, she is one of our most outstanding storytellers. She told this story at the August 2017 show at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. The theme was "Crossing Over." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

156: Jan Scott-Frazier, “Interpreter” 05.03.2018 10:21

Jan Scott-Frazier is a former director and animator of Japanese manga and a long-time favorite of the show. Her story about translating a heartfelt meeting between artists Monkey Punch and Mort Drucker was told live at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO on 20 December 2017. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

155: Arthur Salm, “The Devil’s Highway” 23.02.2018 16:03

Arthur Salm is the former book review editor and columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He told this story at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern on 13 February 2018. The theme was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

154: Elle Stevens, “Everything Gone” 16.02.2018 14:09

Today’s story comes from former slam poet and Colorado native Elle Stevens. This story was recorded live on 20 December 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

153: Richard Freeland, “Emotional Anime” 02.02.2018 14:04

When he’s not writing product descriptions for oscilloscopes, Richard Freeland tells stories in San Diego. He told this one on 12 December 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

152: John Novosad “Collateral Damage” 26.01.2018 13:08

Today’s story comes from Denver comedy legend, John Novosad. He told this story about the 90s, divorce, life as a standup comic, and collateral damage in front of our live audience on 15 November 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Under Your Skin." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

151: Mona de Vestel, “Two Children” 08.01.2018 14:50

Mona de Vestel is a writer who grew up in Brussels and now lives in San Diego. She told this story on 12 December 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

150: Stephen Brackett, “Your Light” 28.12.2017 18:06

Today’s story comes from one of our favorite humans, Stephen Brackett. He's the emcee Brer Rabbit of the Denver hip-hop group the Flobots, co-founder of Youth on Record and in our opinion, an all-around great guy. This story was recorded live on 18 October 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "In the Dark." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

148: Byron Graham, “A Nerd With Pride” 13.12.2017 13:05

Today's story comes from Denver writer and comedian, Byron Graham. He told this story about his brother locking him in a cabinet which he describes as "about the size of a child’s coffin" on 18 October 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "In the Dark." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and our Facebook page for all the latest d...

147: Jimiliz Valiente-Neighbours, “Darker” 04.12.2017 12:12

Today’s story comes from sociology professor, actor, and writer, Jimiliz Valiente-Neighbors. This story was recorded live on 14 November 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Under Your Skin." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

146: Carlos Madrid, “Junkyard Dog” 27.11.2017 11:38

Episode 146: Here's a story from long-time friend and first time storyteller Carlos Madrid. His story was recorded live on 20 September 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO. The theme of the evening was "Space." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and our Facebook page for all the latest details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

145: Irene Bonner, “Shining Jewel of Hatred” 20.11.2017 18:07

Today’s story come from show favorite, Irene Bonner. This story was recorded live on 12 September 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Space.” Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast and keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

144: Steven Burge, “A Trip to a Star” 11.11.2017 13:09

Today’s story comes from show favorite and one of Denver's most beloved actors, Steven Burge. Steven's story was recorded live on 20 September 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO. The theme of the evening was "Space." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for all the latest details. Alright, on with the show. Learn mor...

143: Ellen Wright, “A Space That Wasn’t There” 13.10.2017 15:22

Today’s story comes from storyteller, Ellen Wright. Ellen told this story about herself, her brother, and the fluctuating space between them at our San Diego show last month. This story was recorded live on 12 September 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Space.” Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast and keep an eye on our website and Facebo...

142: Sonya Eddy, “Bunny Hill” 29.09.2017 9:55

Today's story comes from very special first-time storyteller, Sonya Eddy. Sonya told this story about a painful ski trip last month at the High Plains Comedy Festival. This story was recorded live on 26 August 2017 at the Hi-Dive in Denver, CO. The theme of the show was "Eating it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

141, Daniel Watman, “To Plant Some Plants” 22.09.2017 17:19

Today’s story about a botanical cultural exchange on the border of Tijuana and San Diego comes from Daniel Watman. This story was recorded live on 8 August 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was "Crossing Over." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. Learn more about...

140: Kellye Howard “Good Lookin’ Spaghetti” 15.09.2017 17:03

Today’s story comes from Chicago-based stand-up comic Kellye Howard. Her story was recorded live on 16 August 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO. The theme of the evening was "Crossing Over." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest details. See you soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices