The Narrators

Finding love from oversharing in dark times. Today's story comes from Denver-based Diné comic, Joshua Emerson. The theme of the show was “TMI.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from comedian and TikToker, Cal Sheridan. Cal borrowed our co-host Erin Rollman's voice for this story. The theme of the show was “Extra.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from stand-up comedian and producer of Firecracker Comedy, Salma Zaky. The theme of the show was “Distance.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andres organizes a large-scale grocery worker strike. Today's story comes from Denver comedian and union worker, Andres Becerril, who helped organize a major grocery store strike in 2022. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie learns the true caloric intake of an important substance. You're listening to The Narrators. Today's story comes from Melanie Moseley, creator of Sexology the Musical. This episode is NSFW, depending on where you work. The theme of the show was “Transplant.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Jacob Rupp. Jacob is a Denver comic and the co-host of the podcast, Chicken and the Nuggets. The theme of the show was “Stuffed.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An actor answers a most frequently asked question. Today's story comes from actor, director, and friend Matt Zambrano. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a theater kid in Indiana. Today's story comes from author, artist, and web developer, Miriam Suzanne. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unreliable digestive tract on the way to a threesome. Today's story comes from actor Rob Kerkovich, who is best known for his role as Sebastian Lund on NCIS: New Orleans. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special organ near the heart and Laura's connection with her horse friends.  Today's story comes from Laura Wingate, a museum worker and leader of the band Girl Horse (or Horse Girl, depending on who you ask). The theme of the show was “Heart.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Colorado-based “theater-maker” Steven Burge. Steven didn't want to go to Christian Clown Camp as a child, but he found himself there nonetheless. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Distance.” We've reached the end of this season, but we'll be back with a new batch of stories in May 2023. This is a great time to catch up on our archive of stories or attend our live show in Denver. See you soon! LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Check out and support our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from actor and comedian, Janae Burris, who–after a lifetime of negative thoughts about herself—realizes that she is accomplished AF. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Delusions.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're listening to The Narrators. Today's story comes from poet, activist, and educator Suzi Q Smith, who told this story about the fame, success, and manipulation that comes with a life as an artist. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax in Denver. Brad shared this heavy but hopeful story about his journey through childhood abuse, conversion therapy, and intense mental health struggle. This story was recorded live, outside of Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from comic Jose Macall, a comedian who also works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from comedian, actor and television writer Eliza Skinner, who had a childhood tendency to tattle on those around her. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.” LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from writer, improv-teacher, and storyteller, Frankie Lee Freeman, who confronts the anger he feels about his first queer relationship. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.”  LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from standup comedian, actor and podcaster David Gborie. David shares an overdue truth about the mysterious contents of a Gatorade bottle. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Confessions.”   LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from The Narrators co-host and founding member of Buntport Theater Company, Erin Rollman, who shares a story about body disconnect and an odd “work-related” task. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.”    LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more.  Learn more about our sponsors here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is comedian, musician, and podcaster Brandon Patrick. Brandon recently moved to Denver and this was his very first time performing at The Narrators. He shared this truly wild cautionary tale just last week, outdoors at Buntport Theater—the theme of the evening was “Partners.” A quick content warning here: If there are children in the room, you might want to send them away for a few minutes. Or maybe they should listen, so history doesn't repeat itself? Either way, enjoy! Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today's outro music! LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to tickets for our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is a long-time friend of the show, Yancey Lee Anderson. He told this story about his grandmother in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado back in June 2019—the theme of the evening was “Framed.” Special thanks to Knuckle Pups for today's outro music! LINKS Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Adele Alvarado. This was Adele's first time sharing a story at The Narrators, back in August 2018. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was “Cheating.” Special thanks to Mama Magnolia for today's outro music! LINKS RSVP for our next live show on 18 August 2021 Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last 11 years, we've had some truly fabulous storytellers swing into the orbit of our show, pour their hearts out on stage a few times, and then move on to the next stage of their life. Today's episode features one of those folks—Sarita Field. Sarita now lives in Madiscon, Wisconsin, where she can still be found telling stories, but back in August 2017, Sarita joined us at The Narrators to talk about those folks who come into our lives for a brief period of time and end up lingering in our hearts forever. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado—the theme of the evening was “Crossing Over.” Special thanks to the band Jobless for today's outro music. Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from human treasure chest Ben Roy. Ben is a standup comedian, podcaster, actor, and musician who's probably best known for his role as Billy Shoemaker on the television show “Those Who Can't” on HBO Max. Ben told this cathartic story about summer camp in front of outdoor audience, in the parking lot of Buntport Theater, just last week—the theme of the evening was "Countdown." Special thanks to Ben's band SPELLS for today's outro music! LINKS Follow Ben on Twitter and Instagram Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from long-time favorite of the show Rachel Weeks. Rachel is a comedian, cast member of the wonderful D&D show Better Than Heroes, and co-host of The Commander Sphere podcast. She told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater; the theme of the evening was "Ghosts." Special thanks to Kyle James Hauser for this episode's outro music! LINKS Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events Visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Shelsea Ochoa. We first met Shelsea a few years ago through a collaboration with Playback Theatre West, and she's become an instant favorite of our show. She's the creative director of Soul Stories, a wonderful storytelling organization here in Denver, and she's one of the mad geniuses behind all that howling that we were doing every night at 8pm last year. In this story, Shelsea takes us through an alphabet of tiny moments from the last 12 months. She told this story in front of a live audience, in the parking lot of Buntport Theater, just last month; the theme of the evening was "Letters."  Special thanks to Cities of Earth for this episode's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is comedian and musician Gabby Gutierrez-Reed. In this story, Gabby tells the story of her move to Denver and her first day of culinary school. This was her first appearance at The Narrators back in August 2017; the theme of the evening was "Guts."  Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from writer, storyteller, and fellow podcaster Amanda Hergott. In this story, Amanda explains how a teenage dalliance into drugstore thievery helped her hide a difficult but fundamental truth about herself. This story was shared in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in Denver; the theme of the evening was "Nailing It."  Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Jamie Brickhouse. Jamie is an author, performer, and a four-time Moth Slam Champion who's been featured on PBS's Stories From The Stage, RISK!, Story Collider and more. In this story, Jamie talks about his first boyfriend and how a small mind interfered with big love. He told this story live at Buntport Theater on May 15, 2019. The theme of the evening was "Alter Egos." Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story is as fresh as you can get—it's the most recent story told at The Narrators. Last week we celebrated our 11th anniversary, outdoors in the parking lot of Buntport Theater. It was our first time performing anywhere near the theater in over a year and we were definitely a little rusty, but it felt great to be home. We want to take a moment to thank everyone who's supported the show over the years and the community that has grown around us, especially folks like Robert Rutherford and Mary Robertson, who brought the show to San Diego for a few years; my co-host Erin Rollman, who welcomed the show to its current home at Buntport; Sydney Crain, Karen Wachtel, Jessi Whitten, and Scott Carney, the patient and generous team of folks who help me keep the show and podcast going; and the countless others who've volunteered their time, energy, and personal stories to The Narrators over the years. And last but certainly not least, we'd like to thank Andrew Orvedahl for creating the show back in 2010. We can't think of any better way to commemorate the occasion than listening to a story from the master himself—today's story comes from comedian, actor, and game designer Andrew Orvedahl. Andrew told this true story just nine days ago, outdoors at Buntport Theater—the theme of the evening was “Confessions.” Special thanks to Knuckle Pups for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for early access to info about our live events and visit our website for past episodes, information about telling a story of your own, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from Hayden Kristal. A national touring comedian, public speaker and disability rights activist, Hayden is also mom to two disabled dogs (and a whole farm of other critters). In this story, she gives voice to Bitsy, her deaf and blind cattle dog and the tales Hayden imagines her spinning. She told this story live at Buntport Theater on 15 January 2020. The theme of the evening was “Vision.” Special thanks to Jobless for today's outro music! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join our mailing list or visit our website for past episodes, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we're sharing a story from Miriam Suzanne. Miriam is the author of Riding SideSaddle, a novel written on 250 shuffleable notecards, and a musician in the band Teacup Gorilla. She's also a performer, designer, web developer and so much more. Miriam told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in June 2019. The theme of the evening was “Framed.” Special thanks to Miriam's band Teacup Gorilla for today's outro music! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join our mailing list or visit our website for archives, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from Brice Maiurro. Brice is the Editor-in-Chief of the South Broadway Ghost Society, the Poetry Editor for Suspect Press, and the author of two poetry books, including one called "Stupid Flowers." In this story, Brice talks about his paternal grandmother—a woman who loved her family, trinkets, and the color blue—and about the questions that were never answered during her life. Brice told this story live at Buntport Theater on January 15, 2020. The theme of the evening was "Vision." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Laura Condi. Laura is a recovering standup comedian turned storyteller and writer who's performed at Ignite Denver, Denver Open Media, and, because she's from Southern California, she's one of the only people to have performed at The Narrators in Denver and our former sister show in San Diego. She told this true story about having life totally figured out back in October 2017 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was “In the Dark.” Enjoy! Special thanks to PHIE for this episode's outro music. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join our mailing list or visit our website for archives, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from actor, author, The Moth Denver Grand Slam Champion, and storytelling teacher Matthew Taylor. Matthew is also the author of the fantastic book, Goat Lips: Tales of a Lapsed Englishman, which tells stories of him moving from his tiny sailing village of Itchenor, England to this side of the pond. In his most recent appearance at The Narrators, Matthew shared this true story about a skinny-dipping meet-cute gone wrong. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater on January 15, 2020. The theme of the evening was "Vision." Special thanks to Mega Gem for this episode's outro music! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit our website for archives, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Debbie Scheer. Debbie is an entertainer, storyteller, auctioneer, MC, Costco enthusiast, and long-time favorite of the show. As you're listening to her story, keep in mind that it was recorded live at Buntport Theater in December 2019—almost sixteen months ago. The theme of the evening was "Ritual." Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms for this episode's outro music! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit our website for archives, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from a self-described blerd—"black nerd"—our dear friend Stephen Brackett. As a lyricist, poet, activist, member of The Flobots, founder of Youth on Record, and Colorado's Music Ambassador, Stephen has long used his intelligence and powerful writing to draw attention to the causes he believes in. In this story, however, he recounts a few times when his physicality and athleticism were put in the spotlight instead. Stephen told this story live to a virtual audience on 17 March 2021; the theme of the show was "Rebound." Special thanks to Jobless for this episode's outro music! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit our website for archives, info about live events, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Adrian Mesa. Adrian is a comedian, chef, and actor originally from Hollywood, Florida. He shared this story about his family and their beloved mango tree way back in February 2016, but his experience feels especially relevant these days, as we peek our heads out of the pandemic's shadow and ponder how we're going to recover from this year of tragedy—and where we're going next. Adrian told this story live in front of a packed crowd at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the show was “DIY or Die.”  Special thanks to TIQ TOK for today's outro music! Join our mailing list for updates about live shows and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes from Bethany Hernandez. Bethany is a `Colorado Springs-based performer and artist who we are lucky enough to sometimes coax back up to Denver, a former home of hers. She's a favorite of the show and just a treat of a person. For this story, Bethany presents a triptych of "no"—three small stories where she spoke up for herself and felt more powerful for doing so. Bethany told this story live at the Buntport Theater on November 20, 2019. The theme of the evening was "Reply to All." Special thanks to Speedboat for today's outro music. Join our mailing list for updates about live shows and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Laura Bond. Laura has been telling stories at The Narrators since its inception in 2010 and it's always a treat when she joins us. In this story, Laura talks about her move to Denver, her years as the music editor of Westword, Denver's alt weekly newspaper, and her brief foray into waiting tables at the Satire Lounge on Colfax Avenue. Laura shared this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in August 2019; the theme of the show was “Transplant.”  Special thanks to Mama Magnolia for this episode's outro music. Join our mailing list for updates about live shows and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next story comes to us courtesy of a long-time favorite of The Narrators, Corey Rhoads. He's a once—and hopefully future—mainstay of the Denver comedy scene, and most folks around town know Corey as a sweet man with a big heart and open arms. In this story, though, he talks about the seemingly cruel world that we live in and how he struggled to feel a sense of belonging—until a kind stranger gave him a big gift that changed his outlook. This story was recorded live on August 21, 2019 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the evening was "Transplant." Special thanks to Knuckle Pups for today's outro music! Listen to Erin's story about her kidney transplant. Join our mailing list for updates about live shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Greg Salvesen. With an anniversary coming up soon, we're feeling a little nostalgic—so today we're sharing this story from all the way back in 2013. Greg is an astronomer, ultra-marathon runner, and long-time favorite of the show who now lives and works in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He shared this story in front of a live audience at the Deer Pile in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the show was “The Fall.”  Special thanks to Beau Beverage for today's outro music. Wanna attend one of our live events? Click here to join our mailing list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Karla Rodriguez. Karla's story is a throwback to 2015, back in the days before social distancing, when we would snuggle up together at Buntport Theater. A lot has happened to Karla since then—she moved to NYC, got hitched, and became a proud mom of two—all while slaying dragons as a corporate social responsibility expert in the film industry—but her story feels like it could have happened yesterday. The theme of the show was "Take a Hike." Thanks to Short Shorts for this episode's outro music. Wanna attend one of our live events? Click here to join our mailing list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we've got a story from our own Erin Rollman. Along with the other members of Buntport Theater Company—Sam, Eric, Brian, and Hannah—Erin has been making original live theater for more than two decades, and through her stories at The Narrators over the years, Erin has given a master's level course on stagecraft to our audience, one true story at a time. Today we're going to hear one of those stories. Erin told this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in October 2018; the theme of the evening was Ghosts.  Special thanks to Horse Girl for this episode's outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Lucy Roucis. We are heartbroken to say that Lucy passed away this week, after a decades-long battle with Parkinson's disease. Lucy might be best known by a broader audience for her appearance in Love & Other Drugs, but in Denver she's been a force on and off stage for years, a wickedly funny and talented actor and comedian who will be deeply missed. Lucy told a couple of stories at The Narrators, but today we're sharing her first—this story was recorded at Buntport Theater in November 2017; the theme of the night was "Under Your Skin." A special thanks to all of our sponsors—Buntport Theater Company, Illegal Pete's, From the Hip Photo, and Great Divide Brewing Company. Our theme music is by Whalehawk and we would also like to thank Nathan Hall, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at our website, thenarrators.org. If you liked this story, please take a moment to share it with a friend, leave a review, or reach out to us. Our live shows take place every third Wednesday of the month and we've been hosting them virtually during the pandemic, so please join us if you can. Stay safe, stay healthy, fight hard, and thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Adrian Holguin. Adrian is a high school math teacher with 29 years of experience in the classroom and an improviser with 30 years of experience making stuff up on stage, but he assured us that this story stuck to the rules and was totally true. Adrian shared this story in front of a socially distanced outdoor audience at EXDO Events Center—while wearing a mask, which you may notice—in August 2020. The theme of the show was “Curves.”  Special thanks to The Milk Blossoms for today's outro music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Rae Moore. Rae is a longtime favorite of the show, a seamstress, and a proud Denver native. She shared this story of sibling shenanigans in front of our first virtual audience back in May 2020; the theme of the show was “Gray Area.”  Special thanks to Tanx for this episode's outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Jim Hunt. Jim has been acting in Denver theatre for over 50 years, including a run as Zeus in Buntport Theater's The Zeus Problem. He shared this story in front of a virtual audience last month and then was kind enough to re-record it with us because we had technical difficulties. The theme of the show that night was “Hindsight.”  Special thanks to Jobless for this episode's outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next storyteller is Shelsea Ochoa. Shelsea is an improviser with Playback Theatre West and the creative director of Soul Stories, another wonderful storytelling organization here in Denver. She shared this story in front of a live audience at Buntport Theater in October 2019; the theme of the show was “Fake.” Special thanks to Mega Gem for this episode's outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from Matt Zambrano. Matt is a performer and poet, formerly from Colorado, who currently resides in New York City with is his wife and his cat. Matt told this story live from his apartment, through a web cam, up to a satellite, then back to a Zoom window in front of a live but virtual audience on 16 December 2020. This was the last story told at The Narrators in 2020 and felt like a perfect start for our newest season of the podcast. The theme of the show was "Hindsight." Special thanks to Kyle James Hauser for this episode's outro music. For more info about today's storyteller or The Narrators, check the show notes for this episode or visit thenarrators.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more details about upcoming events in 2021 and beyond. And please, take a moment to tell a friend about this podcast, or leave a review on your favorite podcast app. That helps more people find us, so we really appreciate it. We'll be back next Friday with another episode; until then, thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices