Thu, 26 December 2013
The teenagers went in two by two, into the Ark to play hackey sack. What do you do in the middle of the night with a group of red-eyed new best friends? Find out in this story from our April 2013 show, "Sleepovers."
Direct download: spokespeople-052-angels_we_have_heard_on_high.mp3
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Mon, 9 December 2013
Today's storyteller wrestles with mixed feelings about her preschool nemesis. This story of friendship that starts with a bang comes from our July 2013 show, "Frenemies." |
Fri, 22 November 2013
From a premier rowing regatta to a getaway vehicle to a note from the chief of police, this rental van has seen more than its fair share of adventure. Advice from the storyteller: buy fewer draw-on-the-car markers and all the insurance.
Direct download: spokespeople-050-while_we_were_sleeping.mp3
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Thu, 10 October 2013
To catch a thief, follow the glitter. This story of a lucky three-year-old and a convenient act of nature comes from our March 2013 show, "Perfect Timing."
Direct download: spokespeople-049-shake_glitter_and_roll.mp3
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Thu, 26 September 2013
In a rock band the bass player and the drummer keep the time. Ideally they always have good timing, but sometimes they need to be perfect. This story of the rhythm section paying homage to the home of rhythm and blues comes from our March 2013 show.
Direct download: spokespeople-048-get_me_to_the_church_on_time.mp3
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Thu, 12 September 2013
An unplanned lesbian pregnancy and a romantic getaway to Mormon country? Our storyteller ponders the nature of truly "Perfect Timing" in our show at the Actual Cafe in March 2013. |
Thu, 29 August 2013
"For the first six months, do nothing." That was the advice that Quintin Mecke got as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa in the early 1990s. This is the story of his not heeding that advice. |
Thu, 8 August 2013
Please be advised that this story recognizes the existence of sex and vaginal yeast infections. Friends, if you want to stop your yeast infections, cut out sugar, chocolate, caffeine, and bread. Or don’t, and you too may find yourself up late one night... |
Thu, 11 July 2013
Can the oversharer be a boon to society? Can we do more worldly good by sharing all the weird things that we (and our bodies) do? Can shame be erased by a bit more info than you wanted to hear? Well, according to this storyteller - and the internet - the answer is a resounding, Yes! This story was featured in our January 2013 show, Too Much Information.
Direct download: spokespeople-043-prelude_to_a_kiss_with_onesself.mp3
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Thu, 27 June 2013
Two twentysomethings drive south from Chicago trying to escape bad weather in the mountains only to face bad weather karma in a Motel 6 parking lot. Sure, they may leave the light on for you, but where are the snow plows? Life lessons are shared and salient inclement-weather-related questions are answered in this story from our February 2013 show, Close Call.
Direct download: spokespeople-042-sliding_under_the_influence.mp3
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Thu, 13 June 2013
Warning: this story contains explicit content. Good listener, this story features a very likable character coming of age with the help of some khaki pants and huggable teddy friend. Told by the affable Sam H., this story was featured in our January 2013 show, Too Much Information.
Direct download: spokespeople-041-grin_and_teddy_bear_it.mp3
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Thu, 30 May 2013
If you only have one CD - a Cake CD - and it falls to the opposite side of the car, what is the appropriate response at 75 mph? Our storyteller shares his take as well as weighs the pros and cons of hitting on your EMT in this story from our February 2013 show, Close Call.
Direct download: spokespeople-040-hes_going_the_distance.mp3
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Thu, 18 April 2013
True or false: Balsamic vinegar, sugar cubes, and frozen veggies are appropriate treatments for a 2nd degree burn. Not sure? You’ll have to listen to the story to find out!
Direct download: spokespeople-038-how_not_to_treat_a_burn.mp3
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Thu, 4 April 2013
Lessons learned from this backpacking adventure: 1. know your medical history, 2. carry a cellphone with you absolutely everywhere, and 3. no name escargot isn’t so awesome drenched in hot sauce - unless you’re a wolf. |
Thu, 21 March 2013
What they say about alligators is true: they do live in New York, but they’re more likely to be found in South Bronx apartments than under sewer grates ... as far as we know!
Direct download: spokespeople-036-my_sisters_alligator.mp3
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Thu, 7 March 2013
This week’s storyteller finds herself on a six-hour bus ride with all the fluids she can drink and no, ahem, relief in sight. What do you do when packed onto a crowded bus in Peru with no pitstop on the itinerary?
Direct download: spokespeople-035-in_the_wee_hours_of_the_morning.mp3
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Thu, 21 February 2013
You think you've played a long game of Monopoly, but do you measure its duration in days? If so, today's storyteller has a bit of property he'd like to show you.
Direct download: spokespeople-034-the_ice_storm_cometh.mp3
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Thu, 14 February 2013
While moving from one coast to the other, this week's storyteller discovers that he just might be carrying some unwanted hop-ons to his new digs -- that is if he can ever get there.
Direct download: spokespeople-033-its_a_darkish_bedish_bug.mp3
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Thu, 7 February 2013
Our storyteller used to spend a great deal of time on the phone with his parents until one very eventful April morning. This tale of surprises phoned in comes from our October 2012 show, Boo! Stories of Surprise. Continue reading » |
Thu, 31 January 2013
"I don't know what Santa brought me, but I know what he took away." Not exactly an auspicious opening to a story, but it is particularly descriptive of the season of ups and downs that started with an insurance adjuster and ended with a Christmas in July.
Direct download: spokespeople-031-the_carport_that_keeps_on_giving.mp3
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Thu, 24 January 2013
While earning their Bike & Build street cred, two cyclists experience a series of unexpected events on a dusty road in Montana. (Alternate titles for this podcast include, “Dude, Where’s My Sports Bra?”) |
Thu, 17 January 2013
Today’s storyteller, Ali Dineen, relives the day of hail storms, lava caves, and free dairy queen, also known as just another Tuesday on this summer’s cross-country bike trip. The mysteries of Idaho — plus a bonus musical feature set to Ukulele!
Direct download: spokespeople-029-black_tar_beneath_our_wheels.mp3
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Thu, 10 January 2013
Snow days, hippies, and wet track suits definitely wear out their welcome in this tale of being snowed in. Occupied by igloos and drum circles, this story came from our September 2012 show, Roommates.
Direct download: spokespeople-028-hippie_snowpocalypse.mp3
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