Ah, wilderness! Our intrepid storyteller heeds the call of the wild in Denali National Park only to find comfort in a climate-controlled school bus. This riveting tale was told live at our December 2014 show, “Frozen.” About the storyteller Gene Goldstein-Plesser likes potlucks, accordions, stories, and sweet chili sauce. He recently returned from Alaska, where he saw … Continue reading
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Podcast #75: A Christmas Stalking
It was the best of parking spaces, it was the worst of parking spaces. To obtain quick BART access, this storyteller got both a citation from the City of Oakland and an address for her holiday card list. Wisdom or foolishness? You be the judge: listen to this story told live at our June 2014 show, “Internet … Continue reading
Slippery When Wet on July 26!
The next Spokespeople event is Sat., July 26! Join us for Slippery When Wet: Encounters With Water. Tales of swimming, showering, slurping, and other activities undertaken when wet. Water, you waiting for? Continue reading
Podcast #49: Shake, Glitter, and Roll
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.”
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Podcast #48: Get Me to the Church on Time
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 in just the nick of time comes from our March 2013 show, “Perfect Timing.” … Continue reading