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Real stories told by your neighbors and friends in San Antonio. Worth Repeating was developed in collaboration with the 80/20 Foundation. Sponsored by Real Ale Brewing.

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    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Mud-man saves the pledge drive and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 29:02


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Transmitted. Stories featured include two very different STI clinic experiences, and the man that hiked to save a pledge drive.

    Dropping off this dead fella and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 36:52


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Transmitted. Each features stories about the things that are transported by radio, tv, van, and more.

    Don't tell mom I got run over and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 24:49


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Leashed. Stories featured include an evening spent all tied up, a kid in need of skittles, and a lost four-legged friend.

    Cosplay is not consent and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 32:05


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Leashed. Each features stories about the things we keep close including ideas, pets, and loved ones.

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    A curse that involved gluten and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 35:49


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Inherited. Each features things that are passed down from relatives including a sleep disorder, a curse, and more.

    For the love of the Southside and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 32:26


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Inherited. Each features stories about the things loved ones leave behind including a forgotten heritage, a love for the Southside of San Antonio, and more.

    A heroic dose and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 30:59


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast the last three storytellers share stories on the theme, Altered. From a few different trips to a new normal these stories are about finding your silver lining.

    Dance like you have to and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 30:56


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast storytellers share stories on the theme Altered. From various addictions to rethinking your life these stories are all about change.

    I'm coming to the party dead or alive and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 27:15


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast the last three storytellers share stories on the theme, Creeped. Each story features a couple of different uninvited guests.

    My little brony and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:58


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme Creeped. From hauntings to actual creeps these stories leave you feeling, not quite alone.

    A violent shakedown and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 26:39


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the last three storytellers share true stories on the theme, Snatched. From stolen time to a lost sense of self, these stories are all about the things that are taken

    A pair of thieves and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 32:49


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Snatched. From stolen items to reclaiming what's been lost these stories are all about the things we take back.

    Wedding reservations and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 28:39


    Part two of the Worth Repeating Podcast on the theme Bash features stories that include: dad's seventh wedding, an almost nauseating proposal, and one untrustworthy member of a wedding party.

    The key to friendship and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 32:14


    Part one of the Worth Repeating Podcast on the theme Bash features stories that include two different crashes, blows between friends, quince woes, and a not so nice word

    Wasabi woes and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 28:47


    Part 2 of the Worth Repeating podcast on the theme ‘Savor” featuring stories about achieving perfection, balancing wine glasses, and a restaurant review that leaves us all wondering, just who was the person behind, “Boca Chica.”

    Healing from playing doctor and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 32:09


    Part 1 of the Worth Repeating podcast on the theme, ‘Savor.' Stories include a passion for coffee, hiking with a dessert, caldo curing most ailments, and a tough night on the line.

    Spaghetti secrets and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 26:19


    Part 2 of the Worth Repeating podcast storytellers share stories on the theme, “Reset” including: a tremendous loss and a couple of marriages that ended in divorce.

    Queen-pin and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 34:59


    Part 1 of the Worth Repeating podcast on the theme 'Reset'. Stories include two very different helicopter rides, competitive date night and more.

    Pony tales and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 26:40


    The second part of the Worth Repeating live storytelling event on theme, “Taught” includes stories about: a walk to remember, a beginner lesson in tattooing, and the boredom of boys in the country.

    Stomaching Spanish class and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 40:14


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast storytellers share stories on the theme, “Taught" including: the various ways to deal with a bully, how to labor calmly, food allergy frustrations, and the upchuck worthy of an A.

    Overdoing the divine and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 27:48


    The second installment of the Worth Repeating live event features the last of the stories with the theme, Elevated. These storytellers take us on a long journey, describe the geographic difference of marijuana, and discover the almighty within your chest.

    High Jinks with an Unforgettable Edible and Other Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 34:59


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories centered around the theme "Elevated." Stories include a trail riding misadventure, an edible gone wrong, a less-than-smooth sailing experience, and a first-time high.

    Creepy Ghost Or Creepy Man And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 29:45


    Stories include a connection to the afterlife using coins, a haunting that followed someone home, and renting an occupied apartment in LA.

    A Picture That Was Worth A Perfectly Good Camera And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 30:35


    Stories include an estate sale with menstrual products in bulk, apparitions both photogenic and badly dressed, and the need for an exorcism before breakfast.

    A Granola Girl Keeps Her Word And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 26:07


    The conclusion to September's live storytelling event, "Bail," with an airport trip mishap, a need for more than your diaphragm, and a crazy cat enthusiast in need of a sitter.

    A Lobster Roll A Day And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 35:17


    Bolting from Mexico to navigating the intricacies of getting out of jail, these stories highlight the importance of recognizing the right moment to make a hasty exit.

    San Antonio Book Festival authors decide to fight or flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 34:59


    San Antonio Book Festival and Texas Public Radio present this special bonus episode of the Worth Repeating Podcast with the theme of Fight or Flight.

    When A Teacher Becomes The Student And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 30:28


    ¿Como? was the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the second part of our April storytelling event. These last three stories include a would-be kidnapping, a student eager to teach, and a father that has a way with words. Slightly embarrassing and filled with moments where you have to trust your gut, these stories ended our season perfectly!

    Lost in Pronunciation And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 34:38


    Part one of the Worth Repeating Podcast, ¿Como? shares stories about confusing moments and other things that get "lost in translation."

    Pool Ball Vs. Vending Machine And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 26:45


    Covers are the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the second part of our March storytelling event. Tough secrets, inner voices, and a wild night on base, these last three stories challenge right and wrong when protecting ourselves or the people closest to us

    Five Homeschooled Guys Walk Into A Bar And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 31:04


    A Near Drowning That Inspired Patriotism And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 28:41


    Saved and saving are the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the second part of the February storytelling event.

    A Pope That Was Anti-speeding And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 33:56


    Saved and saving are the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the first part of the February storytelling event.

    Dating App Slander, And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 28:02


    Gossip, rumors, and behind-the-scenes drama are the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the second part of the December storytelling event.

    A Horse Named Frank, and Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 36:56


    Gossip, rumors, and behind-the-scenes drama are the subject of this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the first part of the December storytelling event.

    Not All Edibles Are Created Equal, And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 28:47


    Edibles wreak havoc in this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, drawn from the second half of the November storytelling event. The theme for this event was weeds: stories about being in the weeds, pulling up weeds, and smoking weed.

    Finding God In A Cloud of Smoke, And Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 31:12


    A compromising encounter with the cops and a religious reawakening are among the stories in this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, which is the first half of the November live show. The theme for this episode was weeds: stories about being in the weeds, pulling up weeds, and smoking weed.

    Ghosted, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 29:30


    A new apartment with an unexpected roommate, an honest-to-god exorcism, and a funeral that veers off the rails are the stories in this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, the second part of the October storytelling event.

    Ghosted, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 32:31


    In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, four San Antonians tell stories about ghosts, hauntings, and other kinds of remnants live at Texas Public Radio in October. The theme for the next Worth Repeating event is Weeds, stories about pulling up the weeds in your life, smoking weed, or maybe feeling like a weed yourself. Consider submitting a story to tell or join us for the show on November 15. Tickets will be available at tpr.org/wr. Support for Worth Repeating comes from Real Ale brewing company, the 80/20 Foundation, do210.com, and Texas A&M San Antonio.

    Awkward, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 24:12


    In the second part of Worth Repeating's September event, three more stories on the theme "Awkward."

    Chancla Justice, and Other San Antonio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 35:35


    Stories about chagrin, regret, and being in between. These stories are from the first half of our live Worth Repeating event Awkward in September. Join us for our upcoming event Ghosted on October 18th to hear stories about ghosts—and being ghosted. Tickets will be available at tpr.org/wr. If you have a story to share, submit it to us at tpr.org/wr. Subscribe to the Worth Repeating podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

    Staying Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 33:30


    While Worth Repeating takes a summer hiatus, we're bringing you three of our favorite stories from the Worth Repeating archives, stories about formative years and youthful indiscretions. Worth Repeating returns on September 13th with Awkward. If you have a story about awkwardness, you can submit it to us at TPR.org/WR. In the meantime, you can join us at the Summer Night City music festival in July.

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