Worst Time for Everything

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!