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
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
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
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
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? We find out in this tale from our December 2012 show, When It Rains, It Pours. Continue reading
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