Finding love from oversharing in dark times. Today’s story comes from Denver-based Diné comic, Joshua Emerson. The theme of the show was “TMI.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•15 min•Season 7Ep. 264
Today’s story comes from comedian and TikToker, Cal Sheridan. Cal borrowed our co-host Erin Rollman’s voice for this story. The theme of the show was “Extra.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023•9 min•Season 7Ep. 263
Today’s story comes from stand-up comedian and producer of Firecracker Comedy, Salma Zaky. The theme of the show was “Distance.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2023•11 min•Season 7Ep. 262
Andres organizes a large-scale grocery worker strike. Today’s story comes from Denver comedian and union worker, Andres Becerril, who helped organize a major grocery store strike in 2022. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more ...
Jul 10, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 261
Melanie learns the true caloric intake of an important substance. You’re listening to The Narrators. Today’s story comes from Melanie Moseley, creator of Sexology the Musical. This episode is NSFW, depending on where you work. The theme of the show was “Transplant.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about ...
Jul 03, 2023•10 min•Season 7Ep. 260
Today’s story comes from Jacob Rupp. Jacob is a Denver comic and the co-host of the podcast, Chicken and the Nuggets. The theme of the show was “Stuffed.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023•14 min•Season 7Ep. 259
An actor answers a most frequently asked question. Today’s story comes from actor, director, and friend Matt Zambrano. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023•15 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Being a theater kid in Indiana. Today’s story comes from author, artist, and web developer, Miriam Suzanne. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 257
An unreliable digestive tract on the way to a threesome. Today’s story comes from actor Rob Kerkovich, who is best known for his role as Sebastian Lund on NCIS: New Orleans. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 05, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 256
A special organ near the heart and Laura’s connection with her horse friends. Today’s story comes from Laura Wingate, a museum worker and leader of the band Girl Horse (or Horse Girl, depending on who you ask). The theme of the show was “Heart.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
May 29, 2023•16 min•Season 7Ep. 255
Today’s story comes from Colorado-based “theater-maker” Steven Burge. Steven didn't want to go to Christian Clown Camp as a child, but he found himself there nonetheless. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Distance.” We've reached the end of this season, but we'll be back with a new batch of stories in May 2023. This is a great time to catch up on our archive of stories or attend our live show in Denver. See you soon! LINKS Join our mailing list for earl...
Apr 03, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 254
Today’s story comes from actor and comedian, Janae Burris, who–after a lifetime of negative thoughts about herself—realizes that she is accomplished AF. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Mar 27, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 253
You’re listening to The Narrators. Today’s story comes from poet, activist, and educator Suzi Q Smith, who told this story about the fame, success, and manipulation that comes with a life as an artist. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here....
Mar 20, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 252
Today’s story comes from Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax in Denver. Brad shared this heavy but hopeful story about his journey through childhood abuse, conversion therapy, and intense mental health struggle. This story was recorded live, outside of Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a sto...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 251
Today’s story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 06, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 250
Today’s story comes from comic Jose Macall, a comedian who also works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 249
Today’s story comes from comedian, actor and television writer Eliza Skinner, who had a childhood tendency to tattle on those around her. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Feb 20, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 248
Today's story comes from writer, improv-teacher, and storyteller, Frankie Lee Freeman, who confronts the anger he feels about his first queer relationship. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Feb 13, 2023•14 min•Season 6Ep. 247
Today’s story comes from standup comedian, actor and podcaster David Gborie. David shares an overdue truth about the mysterious contents of a Gatorade bottle. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Confessions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choi...
Feb 06, 2023•10 min•Season 6Ep. 246
Today's story comes from The Narrators co-host and founding member of Buntport Theater Company, Erin Rollman, who shares a story about body disconnect and an odd “work-related” task. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about y...
Jan 30, 2023•10 min•Season 6Ep. 245
Your next storyteller is comedian, musician, and podcaster Brandon Patrick. Brandon recently moved to Denver and this was his very first time performing at The Narrators. He shared this truly wild cautionary tale just last week, outdoors at Buntport Theater—the theme of the evening was “Partners.” A quick content warning here: If there are children in the room, you might want to send them away for a few minutes. Or maybe they should listen, so history doesn’t repeat itself? Either way, enjoy! Sp...
Aug 27, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 244
Your next storyteller is a long-time friend of the show, Yancey Lee Anderson. He told this story about his grandmother in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado back in June 2019—the theme of the evening was “Framed.” Special thanks to Knuckle Pups for today's outro music! LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 20, 2021•11 min•Season 5Ep. 243
Your next storyteller is Adele Alvarado. This was Adele’s first time sharing a story at The Narrators, back in August 2018. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was “Cheating.” Special thanks to Mama Magnolia for today's outro music! LINKS RSVP for our next live show on 18 August 2021 Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a stor...
Aug 13, 2021•10 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Over the last 11 years, we’ve had some truly fabulous storytellers swing into the orbit of our show, pour their hearts out on stage a few times, and then move on to the next stage of their life. Today’s episode features one of those folks—Sarita Field. Sarita now lives in Madiscon, Wisconsin, where she can still be found telling stories, but back in August 2017, Sarita joined us at The Narrators to talk about those folks who come into our lives for a brief period of time and end up lingering in ...
Aug 06, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Today’s story comes from human treasure chest Ben Roy. Ben is a standup comedian, podcaster, actor, and musician who’s probably best known for his role as Billy Shoemaker on the television show “Those Who Can’t” on HBO Max. Ben told this cathartic story about summer camp in front of outdoor audience, in the parking lot of Buntport Theater, just last week—the theme of the evening was "Countdown." Special thanks to Ben's band SPELLS for today's outro music! LINKS Follow Ben on Twitter and Instagra...
Jul 30, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Today’s story comes from long-time favorite of the show Rachel Weeks. Rachel is a comedian, cast member of the wonderful D&D show Better Than Heroes, and co-host of The Commander Sphere podcast. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater; the theme of the evening was "Ghosts." Special thanks to Kyle James Hauser for this episode's outro music! LINKS Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our w...
Jul 23, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Your next storyteller is Shelsea Ochoa. We first met Shelsea a few years ago through a collaboration with Playback Theatre West, and she’s become an instant favorite of our show. She’s the creative director of Soul Stories, a wonderful storytelling organization here in Denver, and she’s one of the mad geniuses behind all that howling that we were doing every night at 8pm last year. In this story, Shelsea takes us through an alphabet of tiny moments from the last 12 months. She told this story in...
Jul 16, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Your next storyteller is comedian and musician Gabby Gutierrez-Reed. In this story, Gabby tells the story of her move to Denver and her first day of culinary school. This was her first appearance at The Narrators back in August 2018; the theme of the evening was "Guts." Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn ...
Jul 02, 2021•11 min•Season 5Ep. 237
Our next story comes from writer, storyteller, and fellow podcaster Amanda Hergott. In this story, Amanda explains how a teenage dalliance into drugstore thievery helped her hide a difficult but fundamental truth about herself. This story was shared in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver; the theme of the evening was "Nailing It." Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our webs...
Jun 25, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 236
Today's story comes from Jamie Brickhouse. Jamie is an author, performer, and a four-time Moth Slam Champion who's been featured on PBS's Stories From The Stage, RISK!, Story Collider and more. In this story, Jamie talks about his first boyfriend and how a small mind interfered with big love. He told this story live at Buntport Theater on May 15, 2019. The theme of the evening was "Alter Egos." Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today’s outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info abou...
Jun 04, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 235
