Story Night

Alicia told this story at our July 1, 2021 Story Night when the theme was “Freedom.”Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Jeanne told this story in our first live event in 16 months!

Mike told this story in September of 2016. It's a story that includes the realities of the stuff that happens over the years. Mikea nd Carol have some reality of their own coming up. It's good news for them. Not so great for us.

Jose Castro tells about what happens when nature calls at a newsworthy event.

The story was told in December 2018

Linda Sheely gave us the recipe for a wild dinner, some of which was made with goods not intented for that crows.

Bridget Burke told this story in February 2020 when the theme was “Housing.”

Wendie told this story in July 2019 when the theme was “Vacation.”

Craig told this story in June of 2017 when the theme was “By the Book.”

Odette told this story in February 2020 when the theme was “Housing,” based on the Kitsap Regional Library’s One Book One Community selection Evicted by Matthew Desmond.

Ben told this story in February 2020, when the theme was “Housing,” based on the Kitsap Regional Library’s One Book One Community selection Evicted by Matthew Desmond.

Becky told this story in January 2020 when the theme was “On My Own.” Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Scott told this story in May 2018 when the theme was “Remembering.” Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing you story.

From the March 5, 2020 Story Night.

Jeanné told this story in December 2019 when the theme was “Neighbors.” Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Barb told this story in January 2020 when the theme was “On My Own.”Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Russ told this story in January 2020, when the theme was “On My Own.” Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Jeremy told this story in January 2018, when the them was “Identity.”

Kim told this story at our Grand Slam event in December 2019 when the theme was “Neighbors.”

Shauna told this story in December 2019 at our Grand Slam event when the theme was neighbors.

Alison Loris was ready for a break from a day spent with a toddler when it seemed the break would never come. Alison told this story in September of 2015, when the theme was “Offended.”

Doug Avery had high hopes for the concert of his life, but ended up getting it in an unexpected way.

Tim Potter was left on his own, saw a commercial on TV that interested him in using something purchased a couple months earlier. He was on his own and no one was there to stop him.

Genavieve Scott had a series of, as she says it, fortunate events, that gave her cover at a time she hadn’t found much of that. Genavieve told this story in January 2020 when the theme was “On My Own.”

Bridget Burke took a job and we all learned that some people have a different take on the word “semi.” She told this story in January 2020 when the theme was “On My Own.”

Alison Loris imagines better homes for our neighbors. She told this story in December when the theme was “Neightbors.”

It was the first Story Night of the year (2019) and the theme lent itself to stories of weight loss and goals. Tj McConahay gave advice that I took to heart.Happy New Year!Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

In this story Kori Quatermass talks about her skepticism about any sense of place. She told it at our last Story Night when the theme was “Homecoming.” It’s the second week in a row we have a story that focuses a lot on Bremerton. And this one especially is perfect for the Thanksgiving week that approaches.

Jesus Manteca and his wife got an idea sparked, perhaps, by the wine. They decided to go with it.It’s a unique variation on the theme from that night, “Homecoming.”Thank you all for listening.We look forward to hearing your story.

A year ago I won a Story Slam on a smaller Seattle stage. As a winner I was invited to a GrandSLAM, telling a story along with nine other storytellers.The event gave me about six weeks of stress, four wondering how I would do, then a couple wondering how I did.In this podcast I’m joined by Constance Baird from Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television to talk about the experience.

Doug Winder was on travel and was offered a lobster dinner. It took a turn.Doug told this story in 2015. The theme and exact month seem lost in our records, but it was a month we were able to record well.

Alex Siedlecki wondered early in his career if he really ever wanted to teach again.He told this story at our event on October 10, 2019 when the theme was “schooled.”Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

Kim told this story at our Fifth Anniversary event when the theme was “schooled.” Someone who attended that event specifically requested this story be posted.

Kevin Koski made friends, then more friends, then in the course of daily business made another one in a pretty cool coincidence. Kevin told this story in March of 2017.Thank you for listening.We look forward to hearing your story.

Odette told this story at the September 2019 Story Night Story slam, when the theme was “reality.”

Ian Logan didn't need to see a lot to know the reality.

Rachel Schlecht went on a long ride when she was a teenager that generated an unwanted kind of publicity when she got home..

Robin Shepard got a chance to sing for someone famous, though that has its down sides.

Kim Weaver’s college class left a mark on the university from its first day on campus, largely because of a deed done by Kim. Kim told this story on August 1, 2019 when the theme was “Newsworthy.”

Vadim Kogan begged to go to India and experienced more than he would have wanted.

Nessa Goldman was working in the forest with other women, when nature called, over and over. Nessa told this story at our June 6, 2018 Story Night when the theme was “Squeamish.”

Shauna Fox, staying with a friend, left behind a bathub full of questions.

Greg Miller had planned out the perfect proposal, but he had to be patient. Greg told this story at the May 2019 Story Night when the theme was “Love and Marriage.”

Stuart Grogan, following an elementary school-age move to Boston, conspired to get “back in the game” with classmates by pursuing music. It was a surprising path. Stuart told this story in May 2017 when the theme was “Fame.” Thank you for listening. We look forward to hearing your story.

When I heard the question on the radio I immediately knew the answer. The question was “What song is the soundtrack of your life?” The answer was “Thunder Road.”In December 2017 when the theme was “soundtrack,” I explained why.Thank you for listening, and for your patience.We look forward to hearing your story, and your songs.

Jayson Gould didn’t want a Fig Newton until his mother warned him to not have any. After that, Newtons were all he wanted.Jayson told this story at Story Night in April when the theme was greed.Thank you for listening.We look forward to hearing your story.

The theme was "Love and Marriage" on May2, 2019. Alison Loris told us the story of seeing elderly couples in Scotland, holding hands and delighted with each other, something she believed she would never have for herself.

Alicia Morales tells us the story of a guy she encountered who was intent on involving others in his quest for more and more experiences.

Cris Larsen tells parents about the key to a kid's heart.

With music backing his story, Bryan Lynn crafted out of song lyrics, and paid tribute to a master.

Odette Vachon reached that day every pet owner dreads. Odette told her story at the October 2018 Story Night when the theme was "Drive."Happy Thanksgiving.Thank you for listening.We look forward to hearing your story.