Podcasts about stoop storytelling series

A young man gets “rollers” — the gift of a lifetime from a mysterious friend. Plus, an epic mixup at the funeral home is about to bring the house down.STORIES The Birds - LIVEA young man gets “rollers” — the gift of a lifetime from a mysterious friend.This story was told at the Orpheum Theatre at Spooked LIVE in 2023. Join us at our shows next week in Los Angeles and Oakland! Get your tix. Cross over.Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian! Check out Ray's podcast: What's Ray SayingOriginal music performed live by Doug Stuart and Brijean Murphy. Produced by Anna Sussman. Mixed by Miles Lassi. Special thanks to Ryan Davis, Sarah Rose Leonard, Jon Cohn, Rebecca Stumme, Kristen Payne, and the LA Orpheum Team.That's Not MamaAn epic mixup at the funeral home is about to bring the house down.Thank you, Sheri Booker, for sharing her story with Snap! Sheri is an author, poet, spoken word artist, and professor.  If you want to read more of Sheri's tales from her near-decade of work in the funeral business, check out her memoir: Nine Years Under: Coming of Age in an Inner-City Funeral Home.  Big thanks to Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler at The Stoop Storytelling Series in Baltimore for introducing us to Sheri.Original score by Clay Xavier, edited by Nancy López, produced by Justin Kramon.Season 16 - Episode 49 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rev. Grey Maggiano shares a Stoop story about using art to acknowledge the past and chart a new path forward. Check out a video of the Stoop event when this story was shared. See the painting here. Want more Stoop? Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast and website.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here's a Stoop Story from Jen Diamond about emerging from the pandemic. Listen to more from Stoop Storytelling Series. Check out the podcast and schedule of upcoming events.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here's a Stoop Story from Kelly Harris about a memorable trip to Greece. On September 21st and 22nd, the Stoop Storytelling Series will share tales on the theme, “Keepers of Culture: Stories about people who inspire and enlighten,” at the Maryland Folk Festival.  And on September 27th, the Green Room in Baltimore will host an evening dedicated to the theme: “Neighbors: Stories of Friends, Foes, and the Fences In Between.” Check out the Stoop podcast.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Joel and Andy are joined by The Stoop Storytelling Series' Jessica Henkin to discuss Mona Lisa Smile, a film with an all-star cast that definitely aspired to be the next Dead Poets Society.

This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, six stories set in the steamy heat of summers past. Music: Something Elevated by Broke for Free Parisian by Kevin MacLeod Naked Lunch by Jahzzar Prime by DJ Williams Candy by Jahzzar New World by Kirk Osamayo I thought You Were Cool by HolinzaCC0Endless Grind by HolinzaCC0 Bird by James PantsWaltz With Me by Beat Mekanik The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Susan Kim about surviving childhood embarrassment … and living to tell about it! Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including live events coming soon, and the Stoop podcast - at Stoopstorytelling.comDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here's a Stoop Story from Geoffrey Danek, about the bond that can grow between man and beast. Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series -- including live events happening soon, and the Stoop podcast -- at Stoopstorytelling.com Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Catharine Deitch shares a Stoop story about her service in World War II as a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps member.  The next Stoop show is July 18th, with stories of mistaken identity at the Green Room in Baltimore. Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast for more true tales.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, five stories that uplift LBTQ+ voices and spotlight the ongoing struggle for equality. The next live Stoop show is Thursday, June 27th at the Creative Alliance. The theme is “B-More Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City.” Storytellers: Jabari Lyles Eric Thomas Rohaizad Suaidi Katy Caldwell Eric Anderson Music: I Thought You Were Cool by HolinzaCC0 Something Elated by Broke for Free Bird by James Pants Naked Lunch by Jahzzar Prime by DJ Williams Part VI by Jahzzar Love Love Love by HolinzaCC0 The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop story from Mike Bainum about the dramatic birth of his first daughter.  Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series archive. The next Stoop show is June 27th at 7:30 pm at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore. The theme is, "B-More Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City."Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Nurse Vanessa Battista shares a powerful story about what she learned from Colin, a young man dying of cancer. Listen to more tales from the Stoop Storytelling Series. Search the archives or check out the podcast. The next Stoop event is June 27th at the Creative Alliance in Highlandtown. The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the Queer Jewish Arts Festival, will present, "B-more Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City!"Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here is a Stoop Story from Devin Morris about claiming the title of "artist." The next Stoop show is May 8th at Whitehall Mill. Storytellers will share tales about motherhood and about the complexities, challenges, and enduring significance of our relationships with our mothers. Listen to more stories by checking out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here's a Stoop Story from Steve Parke about using art to meet his heroes. The next Stoop event is Friday, March 15th, in partnership with the Maryland School for the Blind. The theme is “See Beyond: Dismantling the Disability Narrative." Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

This week on the podcast, two stories about using art to make change.  Check out the video of the event, “Creating Art, Creating Change,” held in October by the Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Art and Remembrance. Music: “A Portrait of Absence,” by Aldous Ichnite/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Julie Mendez about playing the long game for love. You can find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast, at Stoopstorytelling.comDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here's a Stoop Story from urban excavation expert Evan Woodard about why he's dedicated to making history come alive. You can find him on Instagram at Salvage Arc. We have more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series -- including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - at Stoopstorytelling.comDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Here is a Stoop Story from Julia Dugan about a mountain trek gone wrong. Want to hear more from the Stoop Storytelling Series? The latest podcast episode features a story from historian and educator Joanne Martin, who co-founded the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Catherine Deitch about traveling the globe in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp during World War Two. Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series -- including live events coming up, and the Stoop podcast at Stoopstorytelling.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Justin Fair about embracing his fearlessness … and finding himself along the way.  Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series -- including live events coming up, and the Stoop podcast at Stoopstorytelling.com . Pride is this week! There are lots of events including the fabulous parade that kicks off Saturday at 1:00 PM. The route begins at North Charles and 33rd Street, and heads south toward WYPR! Where there will be a welcoming committee!  From 3 to 9 p.m, the Pride Block Party along  Charles Street between 23rd and North Avenue will showcase an array of vendors, food, DJ's and talent!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Phillip Pack about overcoming decades of racism at Bethlehem Steel and why working together means much more than just finishing the job For more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - go to Stoopstorytelling.com  Tomorrow, the Charles Street promenade is back -- not a festival but a pedestrian takeover of the historical avenue. No cars from 9 a.m. to to 9 p.m., from Saratoga Street to North Avenue  … so it's easy to stroll and shop, enjoy live music, fun for kids, and pop-ups! On Thursday evening, check out REVIVE, a home and fashion show with the goal of reviving the drooping fashion and upholstery industries. The Cavanagh House, which offers apprenticeships in these skilled trades, will showcase collections from students in its fashion, home and upholstery programs -- plus award-winning couture designers and tailors from Charm City. Thursday, June 8, 6 to 9 pm. At 701 E. Pratt Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community artist Ashley Minner Jones tells of growing up in Dundalk, surrounded by family. Her bond with her grandmother was special. Minner Jones is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and an artist, scholar and historian. She researched and created a walking tour of Baltimore's Lumbee Community. There's an accompanying website and a phone app for self-guided tours, too. She also created a recent exhibition called “Safety in Numbers: Portraits of East Baltimore's “Reservation." Find out about the next live Stoop Show on May 31 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. And listen to more stories from the Stoop Storytelling Series on their podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stoop Storytelling Series and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health partnered last fall to present a night of storytelling by scientists, activists, and community members sharing personal stories about urgent public health issues. In part 3, Ashley Esposito, a “litter picker” with Bmore Trashpickers, talks about the story that trash can tell about the health of a community, and Dr. Stephen Thomas, director of the Maryland Center for Health Equity at the University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park and founder of the Barbershop Project talks about the power of barbershops as places of health education. These stories were recorded on September 22, 2022 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.

The Stoop Storytelling Series and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health partnered last fall to present a night of storytelling by scientists, activists, and community members sharing personal stories about urgent public health issues. In part 2, we hear from Cleo Hirsch, the executive director of COVID Response at Baltimore City Public Schools about creating “learning pods” for some of the most vulnerable kids in the city, and Tyde-Courtney Edwards, founding director of Ballet After Dark on surviving trauma through dance. These stories were recorded on September 22, 2022 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.

The Stoop Storytelling Series and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health partnered last fall to present a night of storytelling by scientists, activists, and community members sharing personal stories about urgent public health issues. In part 1, Carolyn Sufrin, an obgyn and medical anthropologist, tells her story of how she began working in reproductive health care in prisons, and Cicely Franklin, an overdose prevention specialist with the Baltimore City Health Department, talks about the dual dynamic of working in harm reduction and having a family member with substance abuse issues. These stories were recorded on September 22, 2022 at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.

Take a listen to this Stoop Story from Sarah Pinsker about shifting perspective. Listen to to the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast. Find out about upcoming Stoop events. On November 3rd, the Stoop Storytelling Series and Baltimore Museum of Art will present a selection of personal tales about escape and exodus. The theme is, "A Movement in Every Direction: Stories about Modern-Day Migration."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Shannon about trying to stay out of trouble in Germany.  Listen to more from the Stoop Storytelling Series and find out about upcoming Stoop events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Jabari Lyles, former Director of LGBTQ Affairs for the Office of the Mayor, about founding the Gay-Straight Alliance at Towson High School.  You can listen to more Stoop stories by checking out the Stoop Storytelling Series' podcast, hosted on WYPR's podcasting platform, Your Public Studios. The next live Stoop show will be Oct. 24th at Center Stage. The theme is “Tales from the Crypt: Stories that shiver your spine and boggle your brain.” And on Nov. 3rd, the Baltimore Museum of Art will host the Stoop show, “Movement in Every Direction: Stories about Modern-Day Migration.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Rachel Micah Jones about fighting for migrant worker rights.  Want more Stoop Storytelling Series? Listen to the podcast or find information about upcoming Stoop shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Roy Taff about his haunting experience aboard the USS Constellation. Want more of the Stoop Storytelling Series? Check out the podcast. Find information about upcoming live events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Shira Laden about his pranks at summer camp.Find more from the Stoop Storytelling Series-- including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a listen to this Stoop love story from Taylor Binnix about finding her match during the pandemic. Find out more about the Stoop Storytelling Series --including live events and the Stoop podcast--here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Michael at Pressley Ridge, about his gratitude for the community that raised him and the importance of paying it forward. Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - at Stoopstorytelling.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Darnell Henderson about what really makes a marriage. You can get more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - at Stoopstorytelling.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Brittany Gardner, who foundconfidence in her voice during the pandemic. Get to know the Stoop Storytelling Series here. The next live show is May 11th at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The theme is "Hitched: True Personal Tales About Weddings." Also, the St. Francis Neighborhood Center's “Spring in Paris” fundraiser is this evening, 7 to 10 p.m. in Reservoir Hill. French-themed fashion, music and art projects by St. Francis's young people, French wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres and classical piano by Ryan Shookman. More information here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Stoop Story from Terry Sapp, about the healing power of heavy metal music. Hear more from the Stoop Storytelling Series, and find out about upcoming events, including its show next Wednesday, March 23rd, about Baltimore's music scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has driven nearly 3 million people from their homes. In response, musician Joel Michael-Schwartz organized a concert to raise funds for the aid group, the International Rescue Committee. The concert will take place at the Creative Alliance in East Baltimore on March 26th.Then, Jessica Henkin, co-founder of the Stoop Storytelling Series, and Sam Sessa, WTMD's Baltimore music coordinator, preview an upcoming Stoop show about the city's colorful music scene. "Something for Everyone: Stories about the Baltimore Music Scene" will take place at the Ottobar on March 23rd. Find more Stoop events here. Watch the trailer for the WTMD documentary, "Do Whatever You Want, All the Time." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Molly O'Donnell about her competitive streak. The Stoop Storytelling Series has two shows later this month: On March 23th, storytellers share experiences with Baltimore's music scene, and on March 25th young people describe how their lives were affected by the pandemic. Details here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a Stoop Story from Betsey Kahn about her wedding-night worries. She and her husband, Philip, were married for 51 years. Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including upcoming live events and the Stoop podcast - here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, three very different tales of Ladies in Love. Adriana Lecuona finds love with a fellow "loser." Allison Brown Jackson woos with a secret weapon: scrapbooking. And Sheri Venema tells a true tale of reluctant cougar-dom. Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at www.stoopstorytelling.com.

In honor of Halloween, three true tales that will scare the pants off ya! Kevin Farmer shares a story about a knife with staying power. Sujata Massey gets haunted through and through. And Peter R has a pirate tale that will make you go aaargh!   Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.

Jessica Myles Henkin and Laura Wexler share stories of people trying their best to take care of others.  Caroline Tufts has a ritual she does every night before she goes to her job as a forensic nurse. Jim Karantonis is a psychiatric technician; it's the Vietnam War, and his charges decide to have a game of baseball. Cheryl Conners is a nurse, and recalls a patient whose story can't quite be explained by modern medicine. The song at the end of this episode is "More Fool Me" by Genesis. Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.  

There, and back again if you're lucky    Laura Wexler and Jessica Myles Henkin share stories of vacationers going rogue.    Michael Auerbach gets himself a free ride. Chris Yeiser has a bit too much fun on his trip to the Netherlands to procure banned goods. Ramsey Mihavetz explores her wild side with a friend and an unsuspecting asparagus farmer.    Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.

Jessica Myles Henkin and Laura Wexler share stories from the Stoop about people whose bodies are giving them a lot of trouble.  Hilary Hansen has as many problems with her teeth as she has teeth. Phil Meeder and his wife need to procure a kidney. Rosemary Raun loses her voice, and it takes a doctor who's not great at his job for her to get it back.  The song at the end of the episode is "Sick Love" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.

Jessica Myles Henkin and Laura Wexler share stories from two pinup-loving raconteurs.  Mark Thistle becomes the neighborhood porn librarian. Stacy Barich's parents are at times unnervingly shameless about sex.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.     

It's a family affair... Laura Wexler and Jessica Myles-Henkin share their favorite tales from the Stoop about families with skeletons in the closet - and what happens when they come out. Steve Luxenburg's mother can no longer keep the enormous secret she's kept for decades. It turns out that Jen Mendelsohn has a bigger family than she thought she did.   The song at the end of this episode is "Time Has Told Me" by Nick Drake.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.   

Laura Wexler and Jessica Myles-Henkin are back for a fifth season of tales from the Stoop Storytelling Series in Baltimore, Maryland. This week, storytellers face off - or come to terms with - their foes.   Shelley Blake-Plock has a blanket-wearing, Billy Joel-loving bully who makes his life hell. Laurel Clark's enemy is way too close for comfort.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at www.stoopstorytelling.com.    

Laura Wexler and Jessica Myles-Henkin share stories from the Stoop about home - making it, losing it and leaving it.  Nancy Murray finds home and family after she loses the only home she ever really had. Joe Challmes' apartment becomes a home for lost boys. Adote Akwei can't go back to his native Togo, but he's come to love his new home in the U.S. (in spite of the absurdity of American football).  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.

Jessica Myles Henkin and Laura Wexler share stories from the Stoop Storytelling Series in Baltimore about people trying to figure it all out through faith (or lost faith).  SB Morgaine undergoes an exorcism that makes her more gay. Baynard Woods goes on a mission for truth and along the way finds a smart stripper girlfriend and a group of elderly Zen monks.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com.  

Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler share stories about adoptive parents and their kids live from the Stoop Storytelling Series in Baltimore.  Jim Mancini and his wife go across the globe to meet their daughter for the first time. Kevin Darrow Brown becomes a father to children who can't always stay with him. Kelly Rudis goes in search of her birth story and can't get enough - she becomes a midwife.  Music at the end of this episode came from Dubb Nubb.  Learn more about the Stoop Storytelling Series at stoopstorytelling.com