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The Stoop Storytelling Series

Arts EN ↓ 211 episodes

The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast. The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.stoopstorytelling.com

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WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Arts

Podcast website

www.stoopstorytelling.com

Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

Beyond Intuition 19.10.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories from women who say they can see what the rest of us can’t. The storytellers this week are Deborah Diamond and Elise Gallagher.

Taking a Tumble 07.10.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about boys who fall, things that go terribly wrong, and the reality that nobody walks away entirely unscathed. This week's storytellers are Warren Burke and Brian Jolles.

Teen Moms 21.09.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about teens having babies while they’re still, well… babies themselves. Our storytellers were Summer Disney and Rosalia Scalia.

Cheerio, Love 07.09.2026

This week on the podcast, "Cheerio, Love," two stories about romantic Anglophiles. The storytellers are Penelope Mazzetti and Melissa Sharlat.

Best of the Stoop: Baltimoored 24.08.2026

This week, we bring you three true tales about being stuck in the hot, humid city for the summer. Originally published July 12, 2016. Storytellers: Susan Kim Michael Ziccardi Larry Doyle

Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll 10.08.2026

This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about rock n’ roll — including one that involves quilting! Originally published September 13, 2021. Storytellers: Mimi Dietrich  Terry Sapp Jeff Eline Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive  Grunge by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive

Gentle Giants 27.07.2026

This week on the podcast, "Gentle Giants," two stories about elephants at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The storytellers are Laura Riley and Mike McClure.

Charm City 13.07.2026

This week on the podcast, "Charm City," two stories about people who were able to find the charm in Charm City.

Streets of Baltimore 29.06.2026

This week on the podcast, "Streets of Baltimore," two stories about navigating the streets of Baltimore.

Father Figures 15.06.2026

This week on the podcast, "Father Figures," two stories about great dads.

The Bookworm and the Cinephile 01.06.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about people who see the world through pages and screens.

Sonrize and Peaches 18.05.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about the art of drag.

Mothers and Sons 04.05.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about the singular love between mothers and sons.

Mouth-to-Snout 20.04.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about pet owners going to great lengths to save their pets.

The Thin Place 06.04.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about people who may have been visited by loving spirits.

Close Call 23.03.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about people who made the bad decision to fly with friends.

Free as We Were 09.03.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about women bearing it all in the wild back in the day.

Sue Me 23.02.2026

This week on the podcast, two stories about people pleading their cases.

Crushes 09.02.2026

This week on the podcast, three stories about painful, unrequited adorations.

Bikemore 26.01.2026

This week on the podcast: “Bikemore," two stories about people who choose to pedal through Charm City.

“Oh, So Sorry, No!” 12.01.2026

This week on the podcast “Oh, So Sorry, No!”, two stories about coming up short on a big stage.

Just For You 22.12.2025

This week on the podcast, two stories about getting people personalized gifts.

Christmas Eve Engagements 08.12.2025

This week on the podcast, two romantic holiday stories.

From Scratch 24.11.2025

This week on the podcast, two stories about memorable meals.

Found Families 10.11.2025

This week on the podcast, three stories about reconnecting with long-lost and never-known family.

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