Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Friday June 6th, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Author/Playwrite Sandra Tsing Loh. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Jimil Anne Linton, Chris Cox, Josh Mann, and our audience member was Joe Felix. You won't believe what happened! Listen to the drama, the funny, and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WH...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Comedian/Weatherman Fritz Coleman (The Comedy Store, Unassisted Living) shares the story of his relatively short rise to weatherman on KNBC in Los Angeles, for just short of 40 years. And to think, he wasn't even a meteorologist! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host an...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday April 5th, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Josh Sager, Denny Siegel and Sean Mahoney. Our audience member was Julia Lechner. And you won't believe what happened! Listen to the drama, the funny, and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THA...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Writer/Comedian Mike Drucker (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, Adam Ruins Everything) grew up playing video games and crushing on a little girl in elementary school. He dressed as Mario to impress her and went to her house. It did not go as planned. Listen to this hilarious story from the author of " Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games." Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts or right here on YouTube! If you get a chance, will you ple...
Apr 03, 2025•34 min
Writer Rick Mitchell ( The Ellen Show , co-author of "How To Write A Speech" with Carol Leifer,) TMZ) shares a pivotal moment in his life running for student council in elementary school. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash th...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday February 1st, 2025. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress/Author Annie Korzen! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians CM Gorham, Mike Pi, Debi Bradshaw, and our audience member was a long winded guy named G.D. Wright! Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WHEEL!! Each wee...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Comic/Actress Mollie Heckerling had a babysitter, Barbara, who decided to take on their close family friend, Gilbert Gottfried . This hilarious argument landed them on the Howard Stern Show for many episodes! Listen to Mollie recount this and many more stories growing up with her mom Amy Heckerling. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has ...
Jan 28, 2025•15 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode to talk about about the fires in LA, the community of LA County, and her recent cochlear implant activation. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story...
Jan 14, 2025•20 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode to ring in 2025! Christine talks about the Rose Parade, Christmas, and her recent cochlear implant surgery. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story ...
Jan 02, 2025•21 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday December 21, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey! The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Joe Felix and Storytellers Kona Morris and Taylor Rockwell! Our audience member was a fabulous guy from Block Island, RI named Sean T. Mahoney. Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories...
Dec 26, 2024•59 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts another solo episode about her upcoming cochlear implant surgery, letters she received about being cut out of her friend's will, and shows in 2025. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, ho...
Dec 11, 2024•16 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about her hearing loss, cochlear implant surgery, and one of her best friends passing away. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Sm...
Nov 27, 2024•23 min
Join us for storytelling with the best talent in Los Angeles at Flappers Comedy Club, Sunday November 17th. Enjoy true stories from Christine Blackburn, Tom Farnan, David Neale, Jen Curcio, Katya Duft, Lauri Fraser, John Flynn, and Julia Lechner. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about the election, what to do now, and her hearing loss. Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show , a...
Nov 07, 2024•14 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday October 12th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Mike Bassano and Storytellers Brandee Stilwell and Jonathan Tipton Meyers! Our audience member was a fabulous girl named Stef that made everyone laugh. Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar sto...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Host Christine Blackburn hosts a solo episode about her experience in Block Island, Rhode Island and her recent hearing loss. What's not to love? Listen to Story Worthy anywhere you hear your podcasts! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, ...
Sep 25, 2024•13 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday August 10th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Chili Davidson, Kelly Spillman and Jonathon Hollis! Our audience member was a fabulous girl named Falyn! Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WHEEL!! Each wee...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Comic Shane Rogers ( Midnight Snacks For Insomniacs Podcast ) grew up in a travelling circus. On today's show, Shane talks about circus life and then tells a story that happened in college. Shane was an excellent student and working in the dorms as an RA (resident Assistant.) One night Shane was off campus with friends and partied a little too hard. When he returned to the dorms, he did something very unlike an RA would do. Uh oh! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment i...
Jul 30, 2024•38 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at the Sessions Retreat in Big Bear, California Saturday July 20th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Abby Schachner. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Zach Mendez, Tina Comedo and Craig Spivek. Our audience member was Ryan The Wine Guy! Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WHEEL!! Each week Hollywoo...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Comedian Jen Kober ( No Flies On Me , Bitchin' Over Biscuits Podcast , Cirque De Soleil Mad Apple Show, The Mandalorian , Hacks, Dead To Me , American Horror Story , AJ & The Queen, NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year Award) shares the story of being arrested in her hometown and sent to jail. The women she meets in the holding cell are priceless! Listen and enjoy the masterful Jen Kober!! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, pe...
Jul 18, 2024•53 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday June 15th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Fielding Edlow. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Tommy Spears, Author Shelley Herman and Photographer/Author Scott Nathan! Plus, our audience member Davy Neale! Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WHEEL!! Each...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Comic Steph Tolev (Steph Infection) talks about growing up in a touring dance group and her inability to use public toilets. BUT this issue saved a woman's life. No kidding! Listen to the show and find out what happened. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and produce...
Jun 05, 2024•16 min
Comic Adam Macias ( "That Was Wild" Podcast) realized he was an alcoholic and made the decision to quit. But one night, at an event, he ordered a mocktail and immediately tasted gin in the beverage. This brought back memories of his alcoholism that includes waking up with a pile of doody on his alarm clock. You heard me. Listen and stop drinking!! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebr...
May 28, 2024•43 min
Comic/Actress Emily S. James ( "Boy Mom" ) was doing crafts with her little boys one day when she heard screaming coming from her front yard. She looked outside and saw her gardener and her neighbor had him in a headlock! They were both screaming for help. Emily called the police. Listen to what happened next! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 20...
May 21, 2024•37 min
Comic/Actress Sierra Katow (Comedy special "Funt," "The Roots Of Comedy with Jesus Trejo," The Sex Lives Of College Girls) was thrilled to be cast in a supporting role on Mindy Kaling's sitcom "The Sex Lives Of College Girls." As she read thru the script titled "Naked Party," it occurred to her she was part of the "Naked Party"! Listen to this funny story about a day shooting naked on a television show. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal...
May 14, 2024•40 min
Comic/Historian Dawn Brodey ( HILF , The History Channel, "Cruel Hearts," The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory) lived on a houseboat in Minnesota for 9 years. One day, her dog started barking at something on the stern of the boat. It was a raccoon. A raccoon with half it's face torn off... Dawn was horrified, but found herself feeling empathy for the creature, so she called the Wildlife Animal Control. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal s...
May 07, 2024•56 min
Writer/Storyteller Julia Lechner (Two-time MOTH StorySLAM winner, MOTH GrandSLAM Winner, RISK!, Story Smash Winner, Paramount, TVGuide.com, ET Online)was sitting at work one day when a co-worker announced her Apple Airpods has been stolen. Julia took the lead and formed a "gang" to find the Airpods. Did she jump too fast? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates ...
Apr 30, 2024•32 min
Erica Blumfield ( RISK! , Revealed , the MOTH , "Storyteller's Project," ) lived and waitressed in New York City. One day, a customer would not leave his table and after several hours of refilling his water glass and bread basket, Erica asked him to leave. They needed to turn the table. What happened next is absolutely unbelievable and luckily Erica is alive to tell us the story! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Wo...
Apr 23, 2024•38 min
Storyteller Jen Curcio (The MOTH, Soul Pancake, RISK!) was on a date to watch the 2017 lunar eclipse when she found herself falling in love. In fact, they decided to actually elope at that moment and they walked to a church! Was it love or were they "eclipse-drunk"? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 epis...
Apr 16, 2024•33 min
Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday April 6th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Evan Kessler, Leon Rutzky and storyteller Julia Lechner! Plus, our audience member Michael! Listen to the drama, the funny and the peculiar stories on STORY SMASH! SPIN THAT WHEEL!! Each week Hollywoo...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
