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The Howl

NCPR: North Country Public Radio•www.northcountrypublicradio.org
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True stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. Hosted by Ethan Shantie, from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.
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Episodes

It's all uphill from here

(Dec 11, 2024) AJ Porschet tells us about falling flat on her face on the bunny hill, and Ethan experiences something worse than being booed off stage: total silence.

Dec 11, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 9

The prank to end all pranks

(Dec 4, 2024) Aaron Todd shares the story of a prank that came back to haunt him years later. And Ethan shares why he's glad smartphones weren't around when he was a kid.

Dec 04, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 8

the Hayloft Hierarchy

(Nov 20, 2024) Ethan tells us how his dad ended up spending his 57th birthday in the ER and Meg MacDonald shares the story of the "hayloft hierarchy," plus a special bonus story about the worst first date a person can possibly have.

Nov 20, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6

What's your superhero origin story?

(Nov 12, 2024) Joe Conto shares how he realized he's the supervillain in someone else's story. And Ethan explains why he wishes he could fly.

Nov 12, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 5

Fighting with snakes in West Africa

(Nov 6, 2024) Two stories from West Africa, plus Ethan tells us about calling in reinforcements when a weasel broke into the house.

Nov 06, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4

A trip into - and out of - the closet

(Oct 23, 2024) Sometimes it's a song or a poem that changes your life. But sometimes it's a little black cocktail dress.

Oct 23, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 2

The Adult Entertainment King of Delaware

(Oct 16, 2024) North Country poet jim bourey tells us about fights, fried food, and two chain smoking women named Virginia who helped him run a porno drive-in movie theater.

Oct 16, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Did I break the law trying to get my cat back?

(Apr 10, 2024) Ethan shares the story of going to extreme lengths to find his cat and Leslie tells us why Canadian border guards call her the Porcupine Lady.

Apr 10, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 11

How 9/11 got me into punk rock

(Apr 3, 2024) David Wolf shares his story of rising in the military after he volunteered for Vietnam - and why he turned down a big opportunity. Ethan talks about how the war on terror was his entry point into punk music.

Apr 03, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 10

I don't want to get eaten by Bigfoot

(Mar 27, 2024) That noise in the woods might just be snow falling... but it could also be Bigfoot. Bob and Ethan share their stories about camping.

Mar 27, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Don't babysit on mescaline

(Mar 13, 2024) Mitch and Ethan talk about the power of storytelling, and Mitch shares the surprising - and strange - true story behind one of his favorite family memories.

Mar 13, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 7

Bull riding with a twist

(Mar 6, 2024) Tom Langen shares his story of unexpected fame in Costa Rica. And Ethan tells us how he became a part-time radio therapist.

Mar 06, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Thank god for my heart attack

(Feb 28, 2024) Derrick shares the story of his heart attack, and Ethan tells us about his mom's long road to recovery after her stroke.

Feb 28, 2024•13 min0

I'll have the engine-cooked steak. Well done.

(Feb 21, 2024) On today's episode of the HOWL, a birthday car crash and an Uber ride for the history books. Plus Ethan shares his recipe for engine-cooked steak.

Feb 21, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Otto's Makeshift Toilet (and other bad ideas)

(Feb 7, 2024) We'll hear two stories about bad ideas that were supposed to make life easier. Plus Ethan shares a story about his accident-prone brother.

Feb 07, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Freezer Burn joins the fresh meat squad

(Jan 31, 2024) Season 2 of the HOWL Podcast kicks off with a story about a woman who joins a roller derby squad in her 50s.

Jan 31, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1

The last Christmas with my dad

(Dec 6, 2023) On this HOWL Podcast Holiday Special, Al Lutz shares the story of the last Christmas they got to spend with their dad. Host Ethan Shantie shares his story, too.

Dec 06, 2023•15 min0

I think we're gonna need a helicopter

(Sep 6, 2023) Jim’s camping trips have always gone off without a hitch. Until one summer when he brings along a friend who gets his feet a little too close to the fire.

Sep 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Friendship is for the birds

(Aug 30, 2023) Dierdre had no idea what she was going to do when she got out of college. But her post-grad BINGO card definitely did not include befriending a 94-year-old bird watcher. Their unlikely bond changes the way Dierdre views friendship forever.

Aug 30, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9

A terrible, rotten, no good way to get out of gym class forever

(Aug 23, 2023) Gym is no place for someone afraid of baseballs, soccer balls, basketballs... you get the idea. And Kelsey is deathly afraid of all of them. So she comes up with a scheme to get out of gym... forever. But it's a scheme that will leave her itching to get back in.

Aug 23, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Ballad of Mad Dog Martin

(Aug 16, 2023) In his quest to defeat his high school bully, Aaron Todd discovers a new passion that puts him on a totally unexpected path.

Aug 16, 2023•10 min0
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