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
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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
Biking and Storytelling In March!
Thanks to our storytellers, story listeners, and Actual Cafe for another fantastic show in February! Once again, we heard some great stories, this time on the theme Close Call, and now we’re rolling forward into March with two more events for you! Sunday, March 24th Actual Cafe 6334 San Pablo Ave (@ Alcatraz) Oakland, CA … Continue reading
Podcast #35: In The Wee Hours of The Morning
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