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A podcast about experiences that took a turn for the worst, and what we learned from them.

Chris Vespoli


    • Apr 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    17. Mark Pagán Is Left to Deal With His Brother's ‘Messy' Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 45:22


    Mark gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to settle his estranged brother's affairs, which surprisingly includes reuniting 32 cars with their rightful owners. In the end, the experience brings Mark closer to his family and grants him the opportunity to reckon with years of loss.Listen to Mark's podcast: Other Men Need HelpWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!

    16. The Best of Worst Time for Everything (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 28:06


    It's the final episode of 2022! This month, Chris takes a look back at his favorite moments from the podcast since the show began. Featuring stories from: Vicky Kuperman, Ria Spencer, Hunter Slaton, Jacob Slaton, Laura Maltz, and Ro Moran.Want to be a guest on a future episode? Submit your story here!

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    15. An Allergic Reaction Sends Chris to the Hospital

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 47:33


    In a very special episode, Chris talks about spending two days in the hospital last year while experiencing what could have been a life-threatening allergic reaction to a medication. Plus, Laura Maltz returns to the show to play host as they unpack Chris' long history of hypochondria.Want to be a guest on a future episode? Submit your story here!

    14. Anita Flores Learns How to Ride a Bike (and Drive a Car) as an Adult

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 40:19


    Storyteller and podcaster Anita Flores talks about how shame and a fear of missing out motivated her to learn how to ride a bicycle in her 20s and 30s, and why that difficult experience has pushed her to tackle another overdue milestone: getting her driver license.Subscribe to Anita's shows, I'm Listening: A Frasier Fan Podcast and CareTalkers, on Apple Podcasts and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @anitajewtina!Follow Worst Time for Everything on Twitter: @WorstTimePodWant to be a guest on a future episode? Submit your story!

    13. Michele Folan Loses Her Job Right Before the Pandemic

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 42:27


    Podcaster Michele Folan explains how getting laid off just weeks before the pandemic completely changed the way she looks at her career, her health, and her creativity. We also talk about Cincinnati chili and embarrassing AOL email addresses.Check out Michele's podcast, Asking for a Friend: https://askingforafriend.buzzsprout.comListen and subscribe to Worst Time for Everything on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cEzxY3Follow the show on Twitter: @WorstTimePodWant to be a guest on a future episode? Submit your story!

    12. Tracey Starin Will Never Go Skiing Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 40:22


    Wearing jeans and a leather jacket, and with practically no training at all, writer and storyteller Tracey Starin was completely unprepared for her first time on the slopes. She shares what this cold, wet experience taught her about trusting her instincts. We also talk about how much we dislike going camping, riding roller coasters, and other outdoor activities we both have no business doing.Worst Time for Everything is now on Twitter! Follow @WorstTimePod for episodes, updates, and a whole lot more in the future.Want to be a guest on the show? Submit your story here!

    11. Ro Moran Has a Life-Changing Accident in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 46:53


    Storyteller and social justice activist Ro Moran has a brush with death while living in Zimbabwe that teaches him about privilege, poverty, and the dangers of blindly following his hormones. Ro will be performing at The Story Collider en Español on July 13, 2022 at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, NY. (Note: The show's start time has changed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. since the recording of this episode.) Go here for tickets: https://www.storycollider.org/shows/2022/7/14/the-story-collider-en-espaolWant to be a guest on an upcoming episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story: https://worsttimeforeverything.com/be-a-guest

    10. Jacob Slaton Runs With the Bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 44:50


    Photographer Jacob Slaton narrowly averts disaster while running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain — and learns a lot about his relationship with his brother as a result.Listen to Jacob's podcast, The Music Spaceship, available now on Spotify!Want to be a guest on an upcoming episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here: https://worsttimeforeverything.com/be-a-guest

    9. Ria Spencer Attempts Cheerleading

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 40:56


    Storyteller Ria Spencer (Women's Storytelling Festival, Risk) talks about how failing at cheerleading as a teenager taught her the power of staying in one's lane.Want to be on a future episode? Visit WorstTimeForEverything.com to submit your story!

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    8. Laura Maltz Tries to Become a Nurse

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 45:56


    Storyteller Laura Maltz returns to talk about her doomed stint as a nursing student that included accidentally putting a catheter in “the wrong hole” and a bed bath gone terribly awry.We have a new website! Go to WorstTimeForEverything.com to learn more about the show as well as to submit your own story for a chance to be a guest on an upcoming episode.

    7. Hunter Slaton Gets Fired on Antarctica

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 58:58


    The only thing more interesting than getting a job on Antarctica is getting fired from a job on Antarctica. Former journalist Hunter Slaton shares the incredibly personal story of what he learned after bottoming out at the bottom of the world. Want to tell your story on the podcast? Submit to be a guest: https://chrisvespoli.com/podcast

    6. Matt Storrs Volunteers at College

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 41:44


    Is it still considered volunteer work if your RA forces you to do it? After unknowingly breaking a rule while at college, comedian and storyteller Matt Storrs picks up garbage as punishment and learns a valuable life lesson in the process. Also, Chris talks about adopting a dog.

    5. Time-Out: Keeping the Chris in Christmas

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 6:54


    Chris takes a time-out to briefly talk about the true meaning of Christmas as well as some of his favorite New Year's Eve movies.

    4. Mike Api Borrows a Car

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 36:46


    TV and film editor Mike Api reveals what he learned from an ill-fated drive in his college friend's car. Also, Chris talks about his favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.

    3. Vicky Kuperman Surfs Alone

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 35:51


    After going surfing without an instructor for the first time, comedian Vicky Kuperman learns there are some things you should always leave to the experts.

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    2. Maria Mollo Enters a Lookalike Contest

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 39:09


    Maria Mollo learns the importance of finding out ALL the rules before entering a contest for the first time. We also talk about old-school wrestling (which factors greatly into her story), puns, and being your own worst critic.

    1. Laura Maltz Goes Skydiving

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 40:44


    After going skydiving for the first time, storyteller Laura Maltz learns there are probably better ways to assert your individuality than jumping out of an airplane. At least, ones that aren't so messy.

    Welcome to Worst Time for Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 0:35


    Host Chris Vespoli welcomes you to Worst Time for Everything, the monthly podcast about experiences that took a turn for the worst, and what we learned from them. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!Follow the show on Twitter: @WorstTimePodWant to be a guest on a future episode? Submit your story here to be considered!

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