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Drew Prochaska's brother, a scuba instructor, helps him overcome his fear of water; Mary Liz Nogueras and her family foster a young boy, only to realize his brother also needs them; and when MaryAnn Emerick develops an eating disorder, her sister steps in. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the eleventh episode of our third season, James Reichmuth, Kent Shelton, Kim Nguyen and Drew Prochaska share tales of damage done. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISKMake a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshowGet tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tourGet the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.comTake our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.orgHire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllisonHire Kevin Allison as a coach at KevinAllison.com
Drew and John were both producing/hosting storytelling shows in Beacon, NY. Over the pandemic they decided to join forces and it's to all of our benefit—their Artichoke Storytelling show is a hit—sold out shows and top storytellers every month! I learned so much about creative collaboration from listening to these two gentlemen. Also, I have to say, I really pushed these guys on their personal lives—they were great sports and so candid! Drew Prochaska is a Brooklyn-based writer/performer and two-time Moth StorySlam winner, who has been featured on the “RISK!” and “Stories in Session” podcasts. Drew was the creator of the SPOILER Comedy Film Project, a bi-annual film night featuring original films by some of today's top comedy stars. A graduate of The Tisch School of Arts Dramatic Writing Program, Drew's writing was regularly featured on the website of Running with Scissors author Augusten Burroughs. John Blesso: John Blesso is a writer, storyteller, mediocre guitar player, singer and woodworker, and artisanal fabricator of “gabbagoul.” He's one of the producers of The Artichoke live storytelling series and the author of Sharehouse Confidential. He lives in Beacon, NY.
Drew Prochaska, Dylan Brody and Tracy McDonald share stories about imaginary worlds, hallucinatory adventures and concerns about sanity. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllison Hire Kevin Allison as a coach at KevinAllison.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drew Prochaska, Marc Abbott and Sandi Marx tell stories about ninja stars, mother "fucks," and the secret charm of colostomy bags. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Get RISK! merch at RISK-show.com/shop Take storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllison Hire Kevin Allison as a coach at KevinAllison.com Watch the Big Lebowski with Kevin May 20th!: bit.ly/kevdude See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Artichoke storytelling series is preparing for the return of live shows. Organizers Drew Prochaska and John Blesso describe their addiction to storytelling, their desperate efforts to keep performing during the pandemic and what comes next.
Follow Drew Prochaska through Coney Island's Freak Show, discuss a mishap on the poop deck, DC punk bands and dating in NY. —> Find out more about Bridget O'Neill.
Drew Prochaska (RISK!) shares the story of the unconventional way his boss boosted morale at his office. Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central) reveals the ridiculous shenanigans he got into as a teenager in East New York, Brooklyn. Plus, in honor of 4/20, Robin talks about the time she was drug tested and chats with Auntie about her dalliance with drugs back in the 60s.
On the debut episode of "Stories In Session" we talk to ALMOST every living storyteller about their craft in an attempt to figure out exactly what storytelling IS. Featuring stories from A.D Miles & David Crabb and interviews with Josh Matthews, Brad Lawrence, Drew Prochaska, Aaron Wolfe, Jack Perry, Ophira Eisenberg, Kevin Allison, Cammi Climaco, Micaela Blei & Corinne Fischer. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. The stories featured on this episode were recorded live at RISK! in New York City. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com
Part 1: Drew Prochaska decides to confront his fear of sharks -- by going swimming with them. Part 2: Attorney Heather Cucolo must navigate the complicated psychology surrounding her sex-offender clients. Drew Prochaska is a two-time Moth StorySlam winner, who has been featured on the "RISK!", "Dear Show", and Audible's "Stories in Session" podcasts. A graduate of The Tisch School of Arts Dramatic Writing Program, Drew's writing was regularly featured on the website of Running with Scissors author Augusten Burroughs. He lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with his dog, Lula. Heather Cucolo is an adjunct professor at New York Law School and the current director of New York Law School’s Online Mental Disability Law Program. She has contributed to the development of courses for the program as well as assisted in collaboration with Asia-Pacific partners to foster international distance learning. Her academic work has afforded her wonderful opportunities, such as addressing mental disability law issues at the United Nations and allowing her to travel domestically and internationally to lecture and teach. Heather Cucolo's story was produced as part of a partnership with Springer Storytellers. Find out more at www.beforetheabstract.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Modern Stories Mix episode 20 features Drew Prochaska getting chummy with some scary sea creatures. For more information about Drew and about this podcast, please visit the show page. In-story and outro music was composed and performed by Mike Enright (“My Next Life Not This One” and “Theme from a Mondo Cane Remake (Eyedrop mix)”). Other in-story music was composed and performed by Cherly KaCherly ("Outside the water drop there's more rain drops. We jump from one to the other on our way to the pond."; "I have proof. The world is a drop of water falling slowly to it's end"; "The drop is hitting the ledge. All that's visible is the city falling apart. She's no where around").
James Reichmuth, Kent Shelton, Kim Nguyen and Drew Prochaska share tales of damage done.