Warning: this story contains explicit content. 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! Continue reading
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? Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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
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
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