Joshua Emerson

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

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

264: Joshua Emerson, "This is a Love Story"

Cal Sheridan

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

Today’s story comes from comedian and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@calsheridan?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikToker</a>, Cal Sheridan. Cal borrowed our co-host Erin Rollman’s voice for this story. The theme of the show was “Extra.” LINKS<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

263: Cal Sheridan, “Yes to Everything"

Salma Zaky

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

Today’s story comes from stand-up comedian and producer of Firecracker Comedy, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salmazaky_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salma Zaky</a>. The theme of the show was “Distance.”LINKS<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

262: Salma Zaky, “Technical Difficulties”

Andres Becerril

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

261: Andres Becerril “No Money, No Cookie”

Melanie Moseley

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

260: Melanie Moseley, “That Particular Fact”

Jacob Rupp

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

Today’s story comes from Jacob Rupp. Jacob is a Denver comic and the co-host of the podcast,<a href="https://twitter.com/nuggetspod?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chicken and the Nuggets.</a> The theme of the show was “Stuffed.”LINKS<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

259: Jacob Rupp, “Venturing into the Hallways”

Matt Zambrano

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

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

258: Matt Zambrano: "The Zambrano Method"

Miriam Suzanne

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

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

257: Miriam Suzanne, “Much Ado”

Rob Kerkovich

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

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

256: Rob Kerkovich, “Make a Choice”

Laura Wingate

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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<ul> <li> <a href="http://eepurl.com/g3CvhL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our mailing list</a> for early access to tickets for our live events</li> <li> <a href="https://thenarrators.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit our website</a> for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. </li> <li>Check out and support our sponsors <a href="https://thenarrators.org/partners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

255: Laura Wingate, "Heart Surgery and Horses"

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, centered on a monthly theme.

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Chris Charpentier

Ellen K

Stories from playwright Ellen K. Graham and comedian Chris Charpentier. The stories were recorded on January 17, 2013 at our beloved Deer Pile in Denver, Colorado. The theme for the night was "Adults Only," but it was thankfully not as raunchy as you might expect. It's still a good idea to shield your nana's ears if you play this while having an afternoon tea. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories from playwright Ellen K. Graham and comedian Chris Charpentier. The stories were recorded on January 17, 2013 at our beloved Deer Pile in Denver, Colorado. The theme for the night was "Adults Only," but it was thankfully not as raunchy as you might expect. It's still a good idea to shield your nana's ears if you play this while having an afternoon tea.  The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Janae Burris

Today's story comes from Janae Burris and was recorded live at our fifth anniversary show on March 18, 2015. The theme of the evening was "Symbiotes" and her story was entitled "My Shams of Tabriz."Janae is a Los Angeles native turned Denver transplant who has been performing standup, sketch and improv comedy for over a decade. Janae earned a bachelor of fine arts from California Institute of the Arts and worked for several years as an actor in Southern Californa. She has taught acting and improv comedy at Performing Arts Workshops, Oak View Middle School and Columbia College Hollywood. You can follow her @negativenegro on Instagram and Twitter.Special thanks to Josh Johnson with engineering help on this episode. Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Janae Burris and was recorded live at our fifth anniversary show on March 18, 2015. The theme of the evening was "Symbiotes" and her story was entitled "My Shams of Tabriz."Janae is a Los Angeles native turned Denver transplant who has been performing standup, sketch and improv comedy for over a decade. Janae earned a bachelor of fine arts from California Institute of the Arts and worked for several years as an actor in Southern Californa. She has taught acting and improv comedy at Performing Arts Workshops, Oak View Middle School and Columbia College Hollywood. You can follow her @negativenegro on <a href="http://instagram.com/negativenegro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/negativenegro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.Special thanks to Josh Johnson with engineering help on this episode. Our theme music is by our friend <a href="https://soundcloud.com/whalehawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whalehawk</a> (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

61: Janae Burris, “My Shams of Tabriz”

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 him on Twitter to share props and digital high-fives!1) Party Ben • Queen x Cypress Hill • We Will Jump You2) DJ BC • Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell x Nu Shooz • Snoop's Nu Shooz3) DJ Benny C • Gym Class Heroes x Timbaland  • the Way I Get Your Clothes Off4) pomDeter • nine inch nails x carly rae jespen • Call Me A Hole5) DJ Johnny Gunz • Miley Cyrus x Young Gunz • We Can't Stop, Won't Stop6) Marc Johnce • Miley x Ace of Base • the Sign in the U.S.A7) Hathbanger • Notorious B.I.G. x Miley • Party &amp; Bullshit (In the U.S.A.)8) DJ Lobsterdust • Miley x Calvin Harris • Wrecking So Close9) Mad Mix Mustang • the Outfield x Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding • Your Love I Need10) DJ Payroll • Bon Jovi x Daft Punk •Daft Prayer11) DJ Schmolli • Robyn x AC/DC • Dancing On My Own All Night Long12) D.veloped • Empire of the Sun x Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc • Waking From A Dream13) Voicedude • Ylvis x Michael Jackson • Fox Thriller14) Mad Max Mustang • Gotye x Aaliyah • Are You That Somebody That I Used To Know?15) DJ Fox • Vanilla Ice x Ke$ha • Ice Ice Tik Tok16) DJ Topcat • Indeep x Run-DMC • It's Like Indeep17) Disfunctional DJ • John Travolta &amp; Olivia Newton-John x Dr. Dre &amp; Snoop Dogg • You're the One That I Want In the Next Episode18) DJ Tripp • Wreckx-N-Effect x M.I.A. • Paper Rump19) Dan Mei &amp; Marc Johnce • Backstreet Boys x Snow Patrol • Chasing Cars That Way20) Richard X • Jarvis Cocker x Mazzy Star • Into U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everyone, we've got a special treat for you—here's that magical DJ set from <a href="https://thenarrators.org/?p=2340&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butch Rosser's story</a>. Be sure to <a href="https://twitter.com/isaidbutch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find him on Twitter</a> to share props and digital high-fives! 1) Party Ben • Queen x Cypress Hill • We Will Jump You2) DJ BC • Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell x Nu Shooz • Snoop's Nu Shooz3) DJ Benny C • Gym Class Heroes x Timbaland  • the Way I Get Your Clothes Off4) pomDeter • nine inch nails x carly rae jespen • Call Me A Hole5) DJ Johnny Gunz • Miley Cyrus x Young Gunz • We Can't Stop, Won't Stop6) Marc Johnce • Miley x Ace of Base • the Sign in the U.S.A7) Hathbanger • Notorious B.I.G. x Miley • Party &amp; Bullshit (In the U.S.A.)8) DJ Lobsterdust • Miley x Calvin Harris • Wrecking So Close9) Mad Mix Mustang • the Outfield x Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding • Your Love I Need10) DJ Payroll • Bon Jovi x Daft Punk •Daft Prayer11) DJ Schmolli • Robyn x AC/DC • Dancing On My Own All Night Long12) D.veloped • Empire of the Sun x Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc • Waking From A Dream13) Voicedude • Ylvis x Michael Jackson • Fox Thriller14) Mad Max Mustang • Gotye x Aaliyah • Are You That Somebody That I Used To Know?15) DJ Fox • Vanilla Ice x Ke$ha • Ice Ice Tik Tok16) DJ Topcat • Indeep x Run-DMC • It's Like Indeep17) Disfunctional DJ • John Travolta &amp; Olivia Newton-John x Dr. Dre &amp; Snoop Dogg • You're the One That I Want In the Next Episode18) DJ Tripp • Wreckx-N-Effect x M.I.A. • Paper Rump19) Dan Mei &amp; Marc Johnce • Backstreet Boys x Snow Patrol • Chasing Cars That Way20) Richard X • Jarvis Cocker x Mazzy Star • Into U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

BONUS: DJ Brother Darkness, “Bootie 35 Remastered”

Andrew Orvedahl

Ru Johnson

Episode 24: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue The Deer Pile is hotter than a freshly frenched fox in a forest fire during our shows. Part 1 of this show features true stories from writer/arts advocate/nail polish enthusiast Ru Johnson and The Narrators co-host Andrew Orvedahl. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on August 15th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue The Deer Pile is hotter than a freshly frenched fox in a forest fire during our shows. Part 1 of this show features true stories from writer/arts advocate/nail polish enthusiast Ru Johnson and The Narrators co-host Andrew Orvedahl. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on August 15th, 2013 by our good friends at <a href="http://denverdiatribe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Denver Diatribe</a>. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Courtney LeDuc

Today's story comes from teacher and Colorado native, Courtney LeDuc. Courtney's story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from teacher and Colorado native, Courtney LeDuc. Courtney's story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

162: Courtney LeDuc, “Community Dog”

Nathan Hall

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 179: Today's story comes composer, Nathan Hall. He told this story live on 24 June 2018 at <a href="https://denverzinelibrary.org/2019-denver-zine-fest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denver Zine Fest</a>. The theme of the evening was "Rejected."Super-double special thanks to <a href="https://nathan-hall.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Hall</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1916168118422214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check our Facebook page</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Ron S. Doyle

Kevin Fitzgerald

 This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme “Schooled,” features stories from co-host Ron Doyle and Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. These stories were recorded live at Buntport Theater on September 17, 2014. Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme “Schooled,” features stories from co-host <a href="http://twitter.com/rondoylewrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Doyle</a> and <a href="http://drkevinfitzgerald.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald</a>. These stories were recorded live at <a href="http://buntport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buntport Theater</a> on September 17, 2014. Our theme music is by our friend <a href="https://soundcloud.com/whalehawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whalehawk</a> (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Colleen Leggett

Kelly Shortandqueer

Stories from political writer Colleen Leggett and zine magnate Kelly Shortandqueer. These stories were recorded on January 17, 2013 at The Deer Pile in Denver, Colorado. The theme for the night was "Adults Only", so it's probably best if you don't play this in front of a group of pre-school children, if you know what's best for 'em.The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories from political writer <a href="http://godonnybrook.com/v3/author/capn-colleen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen Leggett</a> and zine magnate <a href="http://shortandqueer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Shortandqueer</a>. These stories were recorded on January 17, 2013 at The Deer Pile in Denver, Colorado. The theme for the night was "Adults Only", so it's probably best if you don't play this in front of a group of pre-school children, if you know what's best for 'em. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Today's podcast is dedicated to all of you out there in podcast land who have never attended a live show before. Our August event was so fantastic that we're playing it here for you in its entirety, raw and mostly uncut—this is as close to the real thing as you can get. You're going to hear stories from Erin Rollman, Dan St. Germain, Christie Buchele, Bob Meddles, Haley Driscoll, Timmi Lasley, Sam Tallent, Janae Burris, Kristin Rand, and Josh Blue. These stories were recorded live on August 19 2015 at Buntport Theater as part of an all-comedian special in honor of High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was "Crushed."Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast is dedicated to all of you out there in podcast land who have never attended a live show before. Our August event was so fantastic that we're playing it here for you in its entirety, raw and mostly uncut—this is as close to the real thing as you can get. You're going to hear stories from Erin Rollman, Dan St. Germain, Christie Buchele, Bob Meddles, Haley Driscoll, Timmi Lasley, Sam Tallent, Janae Burris, Kristin Rand, and Josh Blue. These stories were recorded live on August 19 2015 at Buntport Theater as part of an all-comedian special in honor of High Plains Comedy Festival. The theme of the evening was "Crushed."Our theme music is by our friend <a href="https://soundcloud.com/whalehawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whalehawk</a> (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

76: “Crushed”

Episode 26: Man, oh man. We are STILL reeling from the High Plains Comedy Festival. The inaugural ride of Denver's largest comedy festival was a huge success, and The Narrators had the good fortune of kicking off the fest with a special episode at the Hi-Dive, featuring comedians who had come to town to carpet bomb South Broadway with chucklegas.Although this episode is a little longer than our regular episodes, we guarantee that it's worth the listen. Featured storytellers include: The Narrators co-host Robert Rutherford, David Gborie, Matt Braunger, and Cameron Esposito.The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26: Man, oh man. We are STILL reeling from the High Plains Comedy Festival. The inaugural ride of Denver's largest comedy festival was a huge success, and The Narrators had the good fortune of kicking off the fest with a special episode at the Hi-Dive, featuring comedians who had come to town to carpet bomb South Broadway with chucklegas. Although this episode is a little longer than our regular episodes, we guarantee that it's worth the listen. Featured storytellers include: The Narrators co-host Robert Rutherford, <a href="http://twitter.com/thegissilent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Gborie</a>, <a href="http://mattbraunger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Braunger</a>, and <a href="http://cameronesposito.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cameron Esposito</a>. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Greg Salvesen

Brian Colonna

Episode 32: Part two of our hard-hitting expose on "The Fall" features stories by Buntport Theater's Brian Colonna and ultra-runner Greg Salvesen. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on November 21st, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32: Part two of our hard-hitting expose on "The Fall" features stories by <a href="http://www.buntport.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buntport Theater</a>'s Brian Colonna and ultra-runner Greg Salvesen. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on November 21st, 2013 by our good friends at <a href="http://denverdiatribe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Denver Diatribe</a>. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Back in April of 2015, The Narrators collaborated with Musica Sacra, a 35-piece chamber orchestra here in Denver. They gave us three pieces of music and asked our storytellers to write something inspired by the music. In exchange, we gave them three stories and they chose three pieces of music to accompany them. We wrote and edited and memorized and rehearsed and revised and then rehearsed some more…paragraphs were shifted out of their natural order to work with the music, and the orchestral arrangements were shuffled and modified to jive with the beats of the story. It was a dramatic departure from our usual low-key routine. The end result was beautiful, watching our storytellers transform their personal experiences into these sweeping, powerful performances.This week's story comes from that show. Ellen K. Graham is a playwright and long-time favorite of The Narrators. Her story was paired Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending,” which for copyright reasons we do not play in its entirety. This story was originally recorded at Augustana Arts on 24 April 2015. The theme of the evening was “Two-Way Street.”Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in April of 2015, The Narrators <a href="http://www.cpr.org/news/story/denver-narrators-new-collaboration-melds-storytelling-and-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">collaborated with Musica Sacra</a>, a 35-piece chamber orchestra here in Denver. They gave us three pieces of music and asked our storytellers to write something inspired by the music. In exchange, we gave them three stories and they chose three pieces of music to accompany them. We wrote and edited and memorized and rehearsed and revised and then rehearsed some more…paragraphs were shifted out of their natural order to work with the music, and the orchestral arrangements were shuffled and modified to jive with the beats of the story. It was a dramatic departure from our usual low-key routine. The end result was beautiful, watching our storytellers transform their personal experiences into these sweeping, powerful performances.This week's story comes from that show. Ellen K. Graham is a playwright and long-time favorite of The Narrators. Her story was paired Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending,” which for copyright reasons we do not play in its entirety. This story was originally recorded at Augustana Arts on 24 April 2015. The theme of the evening was “Two-Way Street.”Our theme music is by our friend <a href="https://soundcloud.com/whalehawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whalehawk</a> (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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 204: Today’s story comes from long-time supporter of The Narrators, the founder of <a href="https://fromthehipphoto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From the Hip Photo</a>, our friend, <a href="https://thenarrators.org/tag/danny=de-zayas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danny de Zayas</a>. Danny shared this story on 17 July 2019; the theme of the evening was "Burn."Special thanks to <a href="https://www.kylejameshauser.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle James Hauser</a> for the outro music in this episode.You can subscribe and listen to The Narrators for free <a href="https://megaphone.link/WTM4800282561" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wherever you get your podcasts</a>. Browse our <a href="https://thenarrators.org/archives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">archives </a>for past episodes or attend one of our live shows, which take place every third Wednesday at <a href="https://buntport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buntport Theater</a> in Denver, Colorado. For more details and the latest information, check our <a href="https://facebook.com/narratorsshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>page.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

204: Danny de Zayas, "The Hearth Gate"

Adrian Holguin

Today's story comes from Adrian Holguin, an actor and educator who is currently in his 25th year of teaching high school mathematics—a truly superhuman feat. This story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Adrian Holguin, an actor and educator who is currently in his 25th year of teaching high school mathematics—a truly superhuman feat. This story was recorded live on 21 February 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Warning Signs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

160: Adrian Holguin, “Isaac”

Rae Moore

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 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1916168118422214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check our Facebook page</a>.A very special thanks to <a href="https://tanxmusic.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanx</a>, 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

196: Rae Moore, “Yours Truly”

Thorin Klosowski

Johanna Walker

Episode 25: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue The Deer Pile is hotter than a freshly frenched fox in a forest fire during our shows. Part 2 of this sweltering show features true stories from writer Thorin Klosowski and host of Boulder's competitive storytelling show Truth Be Told Johanna Walker. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on August 15th, 2013 by our good friends at The Denver Diatribe. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his bandcamp page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25: The theme for our August show was "Heat", a celebration and a damnation of the fact that our beloved venue The Deer Pile is hotter than a freshly frenched fox in a forest fire during our shows. Part 2 of this sweltering show features true stories from writer <a href="http://thorinklosowski.mcbya.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thorin Klosowski</a> and host of Boulder's competitive storytelling show <a href="http://storyslamboulder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truth Be Told</a> Johanna Walker. These stories were recorded at The Deer Pile on August 15th, 2013 by our good friends at <a href="http://denverdiatribe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Denver Diatribe</a>. The intro and outro music was produced and graciously provided by Sans Seruf, and you can find more slick beats for your earholes over at his <a href="http://sansseruf.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Adam Cayton-Holland

Episode 50: This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme "Lost," features stories from Adam Cayton-Holland and the Walsh Brothers. These stories were recorded live at Buntport Theater on August 20, 2014. Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50: This episode, the second of a two-part series on the theme "Lost," features stories from <a href="http://adamisfreakingoutrightnow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Cayton-Holland</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewalshbrothers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walsh Brothers</a>. These stories were recorded live at <a href="http://buntport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buntport Theater</a> on August 20, 2014. Our theme music is by our friend <a href="https://soundcloud.com/whalehawk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whalehawk</a> (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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 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, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oddlyyvie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yvie Oddly</a>. Yvie shared this story with <a href="https://thenarrators.org/pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Narrators</a> back in November 2017, as part of a special show we hosted for the <a href="https://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denver Film Festival</a>. 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 "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNarratorsShow/photos/tomorrow-night-were-hosting-a-special-edition-of-the-narrators-at-the-40th-denve/1465409990161502/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making a Scene</a>."For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1916168118422214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check our Facebook page</a>.A very special thanks to <a href="https://nathan-hall.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Hall</a>, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can find The Narrators <a href="https://thenarrators.org/subscribe-to-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wherever you get your podcasts</a>. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

193: Yvie Oddly, “Dancing in the Supermarket”

Mona de Vestel

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 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern. The theme of the evening was "Chance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

151: Mona de Vestel, “Two Children”

Brian Kramer

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 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 <a href="https://citiesofearth.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cities of Earth</a>, who provided the outro music for this episode.As always, you can <a href="https://thenarrators.org/subscribe-to-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a>, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. What's your favorite podcast app? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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