The Narrators

Today’s story comes from Matt Zambrano. Matt is a performer and poet, formerly from Colorado, who currently resides in New York City with is his wife and his cat. Matt told this story live from his apartment, through a web cam, up to a satellite, then back to a Zoom window in front of a live but virtual audience on 16 December 2020. This was the last story told at The Narrators in 2020 and felt like a perfect start for our newest season of the podcast. The theme of the show was "Hindsight." Special thanks to Kyle James Hauser for this episode's outro music. For more info about today’s storyteller or The Narrators, check the show notes for this episode or visit thenarrators.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more details about upcoming events in 2021 and beyond. And please, take a moment to tell a friend about this podcast, or leave a review on your favorite podcast app. That helps more people find us, so we really appreciate it. We'll be back next Friday with another episode; until then, thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special super-sized episode on the theme "Don't I Know You?" since we couldn't do a live show in April. Featuring three stories from Megan Sound, Nikki Fleming, and Bethany Roinestad, all recorded from their respective homes. Outro music by Denver's own Beau Beverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, last month our 10th anniversary live show was cancelled due to the coronavirus, our live show for April has also been cancelled, and we let the podcast go silent for a month. The Narrators is a storytelling show, but what we’re really trying to do is build empathy and compassion for our fellow humans, and right now, that’s what we’re all doing—putting our empathy to the test and isolating ourselves, trying protect one another. But that doesn’t mean we need to be alone. Every episode of this podcast is a little 10-minute friend, a place you can escape when you need a break from the insanity and just want to listen to someone else for a little while. So, we’re back, and since the world is a little different right now, we’re going to try something a little different too. For the next couple of episodes, I’m going to bring folks from our community to introduce a story they want to hear or to share a story of their own. This week, The Narrators co-host Erin Rollman joined the podcast to catch up briefly and introduce the story she most wanted to hear most. Without further ado, this week's story comes from Mitch Slevc. Mitch is a professional fake astronaut who works for the Denver Museum of Nature an Science. He shared this story in February 2020 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Over the Top." There's a point in the story where Mitch takes his shirt off to reveal his dance crew uniform—check our website to see those photos. A special thanks to Nathan Hall for the outro music in this episode. Nathan recently released an album of music from Buntport's "Cabaret de Profundis, Or How To Sing While Ugly Crying," a production that they have not yet been able to debut. You can support Nathan and Buntport Theater by purchasing that album or one of these limited-edition t-shirts. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado when there's not a pandemic underway. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Adam Burke. Adam is a standup comedian from Chicago (by way of Australia and Ireland) and a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Adam shared this story during a special edition of The Narrators at High Plains Comedy Festival last September. The theme of the show was “Bomb.” A special thanks to TANX for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Aries Reyes. Aries is a Denver-based storyteller who has performed all over Denver and Washington, DC. They’re also an emcee and can often be found hoisted on top of chairs, toasting births, and facilitating low-stakes competitions. This was their first time sharing a story at The Narrators; the theme of the evening was “Over the Top.” A special thanks to TIQ TOK for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is a thrift-store evangelist who has a crush on Abraham Lincoln. A long-time favorite of the show, this is Laura Bond. This one’s from our archives—Laura shared this story about adventures with her brother and one chance encounter with the late Vic Chesnutt all the way back in December 2015; the theme of the evening was "Siblings." A special thanks to Knuckle Pups for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is an Enneagram Type 1 who says he’s obsessed with stories about extremists. A long-time supporter of the show, this is our friend, Jacob McWilliams. Jake shared this story on 18 September 2019; the theme of the evening was "Tools." A special thanks to Mega Gem for the outro music in this episode! You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller calls herself a whiskey-soaked ghost story who’s developing a cough. We call her one of our all-time favorites—this is Kelly Attaway. Kelly shared this story on 21 August 2019; the theme of the evening was "Transplant." A special thanks to PHIE for the outro music in this episode! You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206: Your next story comes from musician, educator, activist, and Flobots co-founder, Stephen Brackett. Stephen shared this story on 18 September 2019; the theme of the evening was "Tools." A special thanks to Milk Blossoms for the outro music in this episode! You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 205: Your next storyteller is artist and comedian Kira MagCalen. Kira is the creator of Turbulent Flow, a digital repository for all of her creative work, including the incredible illustration that she recently made for our podcast cover art. You should find and follow her on Instagram too; check out her "Honest Monsters" series. This was Kira's first time sharing a story at The Narrators. Her story was recorded live on 15 January 2020; the theme of the evening was "Vision." A special thanks to our good friends in the band Jobless for the outro music in this episode! You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 204: Today’s story comes from long-time supporter of The Narrators, the founder of From the Hip Photo, our friend, Danny de Zayas. Danny shared this story on 17 July 2019; the theme of the evening was "Burn." Special thanks to Kyle James Hauser for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203: Your next storyteller is author and screenwriter Kornblum Katz. Kornblum shared this story on 17 April 2019; the theme of the evening was "Nailing It." Special thanks to Horse Girl for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 202: This week's story comes from comedian and first-time storyteller Kate Strobel. Kate shared this childhood story of tall tales gone too far on 16 October 2019; the theme of the evening was "Fake." Special thanks to PHIE for the outro music in this episode. You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free wherever you get your podcasts. Browse our archives for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Chris Garcia. Chris is a standup comedian, writer, and the host of WNYC's Scattered, hands down one of the best podcasts of 2019. Chris shared this story—about his early days of doing standup comedy, enthusiastic eSport tech bros, World of Warcraft fans in Atlantic City, and t-shirt cannons—as part of The Narrators' special show at High Plains Comedy Festival. His story was recorded live on 28 September 2019 at Hi-Dive in Denver; the theme of the show was "Bomb." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200: Today we're going to do something a little different—to celebrate reaching 200 episodes, we're paying tribute to one of the people who has made all of this possible, our producer, Sydney Crain. Ron sat down with Sydney just before our live show last week, during the middle of a huge rainstorm, to ask about her favorite stories and memories from her time with the show. In this episode, you'll hear clips of stories from Janae Burris, Ellen K. Graham, and Steven Burge, plus a full story told by Sydney at our "Framed" show in June 2019. Sydney also sang our outro music for this episode—it's a clip from our special "Cover Story" show at the Underground Music Showcase earlier this summer, with Jobless on backup. For the latest information about our upcoming events, please check our Facebook page. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199: Your next story comes from one of our all-time favorite storytellers, Steven Burge. The theme of the evening was "Burn." For the latest information about our upcoming events please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Jobless, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198: This story comes from the author of The Struggle for Soy, Megan Sound. Megan shared this story about parenting—and all the hopes and fears that go with it—live on 19 June 2019 in Denver. The theme of the evening was "Framed." For the latest information about our upcoming events please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 197: This story comes actor and Buntport Theater co-founder Brian Colonna. He told this story live at our 9th anniversary show on 20 March 2019 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Growing." For the latest information about that special show or any of our events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Nathan Hall, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196: This story comes from seamstress and disruptor extraordinaire, Rae Moore. She told this story live on 15 May 2019 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Alter Egos." For the latest information about that special show or any of our events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Tanx, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 195: Today's story comes from our darling founder, Andrew Orvedahl. Andrew recently moved back to Denver and it has been so wonderful to have him sharing stories again. His story was recorded at our 9th anniversary show back in March of this year. Enjoy! For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to SPELLS, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 194: This story comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Kelly Attaway. She told this story live on 18 October 2017 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was "In the Dark." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Jobless, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 193: To celebrate her victory last month on the 11th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, we're bringing you a previously unpublished story from Denver's drag darling, Yvie Oddly. Yvie shared this story with The Narrators back in November 2017, as part of a special show we hosted for the Denver Film Festival. This is Yvie before Ru—an artist on the brink of big fame and international attention—speaking frankly about their life and their art. The theme of the evening was "Making a Scene." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Nathan Hall, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can find The Narrators wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 192: In honor of Denver Zine Fest this weekend, here's a story from Brian Flynn at Denver Zine Fest last year. Brian is a standup comedian and host of the alternate-history podcast The Revisionists. Brian's story was told live on 24 June 2017 at the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park. The theme of that special show was "Rejected." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to The Milk Blossoms, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 191: In honor of Father's Day, we dug one of our favorites out of the vault. Our producer Sydney Crain told this story live on 15 February 2017. The theme of the evening was "Red-Handed." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to Mega Gem, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 190: Jackie Hay has been creating artwork for the Narrators for years but graced the stage for the first time when she shared this story about her beloved pup Samir. Jackie's story was recorded live on 21 November 2018. The theme of the evening was "Fight or Flight." A very special thanks to Jobless, who provided the outro music for this episode. Jackie is their drummer! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Did you know we're on Spotify? Stitcher, too? This paragraph sounds good, sung as a Beach Boys tune... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 189: Long-time listener, first-time caller Brian Kramer shared this 'touching' story of a Planned Parenthood visit on 17 April 2019. The theme of the evening was "Nailing It." A very special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. What's your favorite podcast app? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 188: It’s graduation season, so today we’re sharing a story from first-time storyteller Lisa Jerez Artus. Lisa told her story—while dressed in full cap and gown regalia—on 15 May 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the show was "Alter Egos." A very special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 187: This harrowing tale of crime and punishment comes from Denver comic Sammy Anzer, who shared this story live on 21 November 2018. The theme of the evening was "Fight or Flight." A very special thanks to TIQ TOK, who provided the outro music for this episode. Wanna hear more stories? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you're there, please leave us a rating or review—that helps folks find our podcast. For all past episodes, visit the Archives page on our website, thenarrators.org. Wanna know more about our upcoming events? Visit the Events page on our website or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 186: In honor of Mother's Day, today we're bringing you a story from one of our favorites, Denver comedian and writer Allison Rose. Born on a quiet farm in Kansas, Allison came into her own on the loud stages of Denver dive bars. She has been featured on the Denver edition of 50 First Jokes; Yuck Fest; and the High Plains, Red Clay, and Savage Henry comedy festivals. She co-hosts the Denver chapter of We Still Like You, a storytelling show where folks share their greatest shames, and a weekly showcase at Dean Ween's Honeypot Lounge. Allison's story was recorded on 17 October 2018 at Buntport Theater; the theme of the evening was "Guts." A very special thanks to PHIE, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Did you know we're on Spotify? Check it out! For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 185: We have a really fun story today from Bess Scully, as read by her sister, Hannah Duggan. Bess is a mother, sister, aunty and daughter—and her sister Hannah is a founding member of Buntport Theater Company. These two Denver natives shared this story live on 20 February 2019. The theme of the evening was "Arms." A very special thanks to Knuckle Pups, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 184: Angela Daniels told this story live at our 9th anniversary show on 20 March 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme of the evening was "Growing." Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 183: We went digging deep into the archives for this week’s 420-friendly story about teenage shenanigans and strange encounters on a cruise ship. Show favorite Chris Charpentier originally told this story six years ago, on 16 May 2013, at the Deer Pile (R.I.P.) in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the show was “Fake.” Chris Charpentier is a Los Angeles-based comedian and actor who has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Viceland's Flophouse, and more. He's the host of the podcast Sports Bullies: The Game; the star of the web series Brotherly; and a recurring character on the television show Those Who Can't. Special thanks to TIQ TOK, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 182: David Blatt is an acupuncture and massage practitioner in City Park and the producer of Mortified Colorado, a storytelling show where adults share the hilarious and embarrassing things they created as kids. David shared this story live on 19 December 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme of the evening was "Ghosts." Special thanks to Jobless, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 181: Today's story comes from one of our long-time favorites, Colleen Leggett. She shared this story about fitting in, fundamentalist Christian summer camp, and middle-school dating at our January 2019 show. Colleen's story was recorded live at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the evening was "Habit." Special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for today's episode! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 180: Today's story comes from Phamaly Theatre Company performer and artistic director, Regan Linton. She told this story live on 20 February 2019 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Arms." Special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for today's story! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review The Narrators wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 179: Today's story comes composer, Nathan Hall. He told this story live on 24 June 2018 at Denver Zine Fest. The theme of the evening was "Rejected." Super-double special thanks to Nathan Hall, who also provided the outro music for his own story! As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 178: Today's story comes from comedian Vanessa Gonzalez. Vanessa told this story live on 25 August 2018 at High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was "Bit." Vanessa was recently featured on HBO Latino's "Entre Nos: A Stand-up Comedy Special", TruTV's "Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks" and Comedy Central's "Stand-Up Presents" 2019. You can follow Vanessa on Twitter @Buhnessa. A very, very special thanks to TIQ TOK who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 177: Today's story comes from actor Mitch Slevc. He told this story live on 15 August 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was, "Cheating." A very special thanks to Jobless who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 176: Today's story comes from Denver-based anthropologist Mary Shirley. She told this story live on 18 July 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "The Perfect Plan." A very special thanks to Cities of Earth who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, check our website or visit our Facebook page for the latest information. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review The Narrators wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 175: Today's story comes from comedian and actor Troy Walker. Troy originally told this story on 16 January 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Habit." Troy is a Denver native currently based in Los Angeles. Want more? Follow him on Twitter, check out his appearance on The Late Late Show and look for him in season 2, episode 3 of Comedy Central's Corporate—and at a comedy club near you. A very special thanks to TIQ TOK, who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 174: Today's story comes from our own Erin Rollman. Erin is a founding member of Buntport Theater and the co-host of The Narrators. Erin originally told this story on 17 October 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Guts." A very special thanks to Teacup Gorilla, who provided the outro music for today's episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 173: Today's story comes from investigative journalist and Westword staff writer Chris Walker. Back in 2012, Chris and a fellow journalist embarked on a 16,000-mile bicycle ride from France to China, documenting their travels along the way. This story recounts one small leg of that trip, where Chris and his companion stumbled upon a daring mountain rescue in the tiny Eurasian country of Georgia. Chris originally told his story on 20 January 2016 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Promise." A very special thanks to The Milk Blossoms, who provided outro music for today's episode. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 172: Today's episode comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Rachel Weeks. Rachel Weeks is standup comedian, one of the founding members of the Pussy Bros., and host of We Still Like You Denver, a true storytelling show where folks share their greatest shames. Rachel's story was recorded live on 20 June 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Periods." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Caverly is a first-time storyteller. He told this story about a beer run gone bad on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Dave Ross. Dave is a touring standup comedian and actor from Los Angeles who you may know from television shows such as "Corporate" or "Drunk History" on Comedy Central. He stopped by The Narrators Denver to share this story about doing whatever it takes to make a buck, and how kids are sometimes the worst. Dave was recorded live on 20 December 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Fox is a San Diego-based writing instructor at UCSD Extension. She told this story on 12 June at Tiger!Tiger! in San Diego about what happens when you lose a part of yourself that you thought defined you. The theme of the evening was "Periods." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story today comes from Denver comic artist, Lonnie MF Allen. He told this story about teenage angst in rural New Mexico—and remembering to always call out bullshit—in front of a live audience on 16 May 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Rocking The Boat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story today comes from Michael Madden, an actor, director, producer and writer in San Diego's local theater scene. He told this story about his father live at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Rocking the Boat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Amanda Hergott. She told this story about her past as a fraternity member colliding with her present as a trans woman on 18 April 2018 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was "Clubs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Grasso is an adjunct professor of sociology at Palomar College in North County San Diego but she’s on her way to Florida to pursue a Phd! We wish her luck and thank her for telling this story about her many encounters with alligators, told at our “Rocking the Boat” show at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern on 8 May 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices