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The Narrators

True stories told live at The Narrators, the award-winning storytelling show. Comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other fascinating folks share first-person narratives from their lives, centere... Read more

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Ellen K. Graham & Chris Charpentier, "ADULTS ONLY!" Part 2

Ellen K. Graham & Chris Charpentier, "ADULTS ONLY!" Part 2

Stories from playwright Ellen K. Graham and comedian Chris Charpentier. The stories were recorded on January 17, 2013 at... Read more

13 Feb 2013

23mins

Ranked #2

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61: Janae Burris, “My Shams of Tabriz”

61: Janae Burris, “My Shams of Tabriz”

Today's story comes from Janae Burris and was recorded live at our fifth anniversary show on March 18, 2015. The theme o... Read more

15 May 2015

15mins

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BONUS: DJ Brother Darkness, “Bootie 35 Remastered”

BONUS: DJ Brother Darkness, “Bootie 35 Remastered”

Hey everyone, we've got a special treat for you—here's that magical DJ set from Butch Rosser's story. Be sure to find hi... Read more

30 Apr 2018

1hr 14mins

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24: Ru Johnson & Andrew Orvedahl, "Heat" Part 1

24: Ru Johnson & Andrew Orvedahl, "Heat" Part 1

Episode 24: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue T... Read more

26 Aug 2013

18mins

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162: Courtney LeDuc, “Community Dog”

162: Courtney LeDuc, “Community Dog”

Today's story comes from teacher and Colorado native, Courtney LeDuc. Courtney's story was recorded live on 21 February ... Read more

4 May 2018

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179: Nathan Hall, “The Best Kind of Therapy”

179: Nathan Hall, “The Best Kind of Therapy”

Episode 179: Today's story comes composer, Nathan Hall. He told this story live on 24 June 2018 at Denver Zine Fest. The... Read more

22 Mar 2019

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52: Ron S. Doyle & Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, "Schooled" Part 2

52: Ron S. Doyle & Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, "Schooled" Part 2

This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme “Schooled,” features stories from co-host Ron Doyle and Dr. ... Read more

5 Dec 2014

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Colleen Leggett & Kelly Shortandqueer, "ADULTS ONLY!" Part 1

Colleen Leggett & Kelly Shortandqueer, "ADULTS ONLY!" Part 1

Stories from political writer Colleen Leggett and zine magnate Kelly Shortandqueer. These stories were recorded on Janua... Read more

4 Feb 2013

22mins

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76: “Crushed”

76: “Crushed”

Today's podcast is dedicated to all of you out there in podcast land who have never attended a live show before. Our Aug... Read more

2 Oct 2015

1hr 41mins

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26: "The Low Point" Live at High Plains Comedy Festival

26: "The Low Point" Live at High Plains Comedy Festival

Episode 26: Man, oh man. We are STILL reeling from the High Plains Comedy Festival. The inaugural ride of Denver's large... Read more

18 Sep 2013

47mins

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32: Brian Colonna & Greg Salvesen, "The Fall" Part 2

32: Brian Colonna & Greg Salvesen, "The Fall" Part 2

Episode 32: Part two of our hard-hitting expose on "The Fall" features stories by Buntport Theater's Brian Colonna and u... Read more

11 Dec 2013

25mins

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68: Ellen K. Graham, “Pilgrims of the Interstate”

68: Ellen K. Graham, “Pilgrims of the Interstate”

Back in April of 2015, The Narrators collaborated with Musica Sacra, a 35-piece chamber orchestra here in Denver. They g... Read more

25 Jul 2015

20mins

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204: Danny de Zayas, "The Hearth Gate"

204: Danny de Zayas, "The Hearth Gate"

Episode 204: Today’s story comes from long-time supporter of The Narrators, the founder of From the Hip Photo, our frien... Read more

23 Jan 2020

15mins

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160: Adrian Holguin, “Isaac”

160: Adrian Holguin, “Isaac”

Today's story comes from Adrian Holguin, an actor and educator who is currently in his 25th year of teaching high school... Read more

20 Apr 2018

12mins

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196: Rae Moore, “Yours Truly”

196: Rae Moore, “Yours Truly”

Episode 196: This story comes from seamstress and disruptor extraordinaire, Rae Moore. She told this story live on 15 Ma... Read more

19 Jul 2019

25mins

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25: Thorin Klosowski & Johanna Walker, "Heat" Part 2

25: Thorin Klosowski & Johanna Walker, "Heat" Part 2

Episode 25: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue T... Read more

4 Sep 2013

18mins

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50: Adam Cayton-Holland & The Walsh Brothers, "Lost" Part 2

50: Adam Cayton-Holland & The Walsh Brothers, "Lost" Part 2

Episode 50: This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme "Lost," features stories from Adam Cayton-Holland... Read more

7 Nov 2014

29mins

Ranked #18

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193: Yvie Oddly, “Dancing in the Supermarket”

193: Yvie Oddly, “Dancing in the Supermarket”

Episode 193: To celebrate her victory last month on the 11th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, we're bringing you a previous... Read more

28 Jun 2019

9mins

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151: Mona de Vestel, “Two Children”

151: Mona de Vestel, “Two Children”

Mona de Vestel is a writer who grew up in Brussels and now lives in San Diego. She told this story on 12 December 2017 a... Read more

8 Jan 2018

14mins

Ranked #20

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189: Brian Kramer, “Taking My Health Into My Own Hands”

189: Brian Kramer, “Taking My Health Into My Own Hands”

Episode 189: Long-time listener, first-time caller Brian Kramer shared this 'touching' story of a Planned Parenthood vis... Read more

31 May 2019

15mins

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