Hibernation Holiday Party — Goodbye, Spokesppl!
Please dedicate this premium Saturday, December 16, to a joyous send-off for our storytelling organization, which is officially entering hibernation.
Latest Entries
Podcast #40: He’s Going The Distance
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. Continue reading
Saturday, April 27th: Stories of Sleepovers at The Pickle Jar!
Spokespeople is this Saturday, people! Join us for an evening of true stories told live without notes at The Pickle Jar. The theme is Sleepovers. Got a story about sleep-away camp? Slumber parties? Waking up in a weird place? We’ve got a couple storyteller spots still open — get ’em while they last! E-mail rebecca.stievater@gmail.com … Continue reading
Podcast #38: How Not to Treat a Burn
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! This story of of becoming a medical school icon comes from our February 2013 show, Close Call. Continue reading
Podcast #37: Type II Fun
Lessons learned from this hiking 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. This story of “type II fun” comes from our February 2013 show, Close Call. Continue reading
Podcast #36: My Sister’s Alligator
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. This story of reptilian family relations comes from our January 2013 show, Too Much Information. Continue reading
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