The Narrators

Today we'll hear from first-time storyteller, Sarah Goltz. Told on the theme of "Crossing Over," Sarah talks about a time when she unknowingly witnessed a monumental crossing. This story was recorded live on 8 August 2017 at the Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you s...

Comedy has always been in this show's DNA—The Narrators was founded by a comic and funny folks have been sharing stories since our first show in 2010. Today's story comes from Christie Buchele, one of our absolute favorites comics and storytellers, talking about her relationship with the art form—and booze, the substance that often fuels it. Christie's story was recorded live on 19 July 2017 at Bu...

Today's story comes from Laura Bond, one of our all-time favorite storytellers. Laura's story reminds us that when faced with a nemesis, one can stand tall on both real and imaginary mountains. Laura's story was recorded live on 19 July 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Bars." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an ey...

Today's story comes from Lisa Hemminger. Beginning with the theme of "Bars," Lisa follows a thread past a Pool Shark, through a relationship, and into a mausoleum. This story was recorded live on 11 July 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. Enjoy! Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon! Learn more about y...

This story comes from Andrew Curtis Forlines, Denver comedian and organizing member of Secular Hub, a non-profit, Humanist community center in Five Points. This story was recorded live on 21 June 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Road Trip." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we planned on doing a show in Tijuana to celebrate the one year anniversary of the dance studio/community space Huerto, we knew we wanted to highlight trans-border culture by letting the storytellers present in whatever language they felt most comfortable speaking in. We ended up having half of the stories told in Spanish—and something remarkable happened. Even though the storytellers and the...

Today’s story is about love—the sweet, swift, sometimes bloody kind—and comes from comedian Mallory Wallace. This was Mallory's second and final performance at The Narrators before leaving Colorado and moving to Nebraska. Congratulations, Lincoln, you're one lucky town. Mallory's story was recorded live on 21 June 2017 at the Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Road...

Today’s story comes from John Shaw, sharing for the first time with The Narrators. John's story was recorded live on 13 June 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Road Trip." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Today’s story comes from our recent all-refugee special. Karak Miakol, a women’s rights activist and founder of Women Who Grow, shares her story about fighting for an education as a young girl in South Sudan. This story was recorded live on 31 May 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Home." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s story comes from San Diego writer, preacher, and stand-up comedian, Kirk Faulkner. His story about proselytizing in Siberia for the Mormon church—and then falling from grace—was recorded live on 14 June 2016 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Ink." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for add...

Today’s story comes from one of The Narrators' favorite storytellers, Taylor Gonda. Taylor is a podcast host, DJ, Denver icon and, sadly for all of us in Colorado, a soon-to-be resident of Los Angeles. California, please take care of our good friend. Taylor's story of awkward infatuation was recorded live on 17 May 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Fashion...

Today’s story comes from writer and former humor columnist, Jackie Jones. Starting with a red skirt, Jackie weaves in and out of the pieces of clothing hanging from her family tree. This story was recorded live on 6 May 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Fashion Victim." Please subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on our events and keep an eye on our F...

Today’s story was too absurd to be told by just one storyteller, so Hannah Duggan and Denver co-host Erin Rollman broke their story into two parts— chronicling their run-in with a cat-stealing witch and a novelty showerhead in Winnipeg, Canada. Hannah and Erin are founding members of Buntport Theater, the home of our Denver show, and two of our favorite people on the planet. This story was recorde...

Today’s story comes San Diego artist, Nik Molitor— sharing this triumphant tale about making the best out of shitty situation. This story was recorded live on 9 May 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme was "Fashion Victim." Subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon! Learn more about your ad choic...

This week, first-time storyteller Angela Daniels tells us about her email address—and all the other Angelas who seem to want a piece of it. This story was recorded live on 19 April 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO. The theme of the evening was "Jinx." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 2017, we hosted a special benefit show for Denver Zine Fest, an annual celebration of independent zine makers taking place this June, put on by our pals at the Denver Zine Library, one of the world's largest collections of zines in North America. The audience got an introduction to the world of zines, made their own blank mini-zine at the beginning of the show, and then doodled aw...

This week's story comes from a special show we hosted at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic and Arts Expo, in the spring of 2017. As part of an all-artist lineup, author and professor Steven Graham Jones shared a story about Dr. Doom, The Beyonder, and the mystery of darkness that inspires his writing. This story was recorded live on 8 April 2017 at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Denver, C...

This story about a short and peculiar list comes from first-time storyteller Sarah Nathan. Sarah's story was recorded live on 11 April 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Jinx." Subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Today’s story comes from Eryc Eyl. Eryc's story was recorded live on 15 February 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Red Handed." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s story comes from Mariana Martinez Esténs, a marmalade fairy, yoga studio owner, and journalist based in Tijuana, Mexico. This cautionary tale about schoolyard kisses, masculinity, and hamsters was recorded live on 14 March 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Popular." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 118: Today's story comes from University of Denver philosophy professor Sarah Pessin. Sarah's story was recorded live on 18 January 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Dropping the Ball." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117: Today's story comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Arthur Salm. Arthur is the former book review editor and columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and author of the novel Anyway. This story was recorded live on 14 March 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was "Popular." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Today's story comes from Meghan DePonceau. Meghan is a Denver comedian and the chief of 5280Comedy.com, a top resource for all things comedy in Denver. This story was recorded live on 18 January 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Dropping the Ball." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s story is about control—the anxiety of knowing when to take it, and the grace required to let it go. This story was told by Breeann Kirby live on 14 February 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Red-Handed." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Joe Phillips, who, in his own words, "is an actor and bartender approaching middle age," but we know he's so much more. This story was recorded live on 21 December 2016 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the evening was "Parents Just Don't Understand." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices