The Narrators

True stories told live at The Narrators, the award-winning storytelling show. Comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other fascinating folks share first-person narratives from their lives, centered on a monthly theme.

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139, Sarah Goltz, “American”
Today we'll hear from first-time storyteller, Sarah Goltz. Told on the theme of "Crossing Over," Sarah talks about a time when she unknowingly witnessed a monumental crossing. This story was recorded live on 8 August 2017 at the Tiger! Tiger!
11 min
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138: Christie Buchele, “Comedy Will Kill You Too”
Comedy has always been in this show's DNA—The Narrators was founded by a comic and funny folks have been sharing stories since our first show in 2010. Today's story comes from Christie Buchele, one of our absolute favorites comics and storytellers,
12 min
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136: Laura Bond, “Adolescent Death Smirk”
Today's story comes from Laura Bond, one of our all-time favorite storytellers. Laura's story reminds us that when faced with a nemesis, one can stand tall on both real and imaginary mountains. Laura's story was recorded live on 19 July 2017.
18 min
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135, Lisa Hemminger, “Donna”
Today's story comes from Lisa Hemminger. Beginning with the theme of "Bars," Lisa follows a thread past a Pool Shark, through a relationship, and into a mausoleum. This story was recorded live on 11 July 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern. Enjoy!
17 min
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134: Andrew Curtis Forlines, “Trusty Minivan”
This story comes from Andrew Curtis Forlines, Denver comedian and organizing member of Secular Hub, a non-profit, Humanist community center in Five Points. This story was recorded live on 21 June 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado.
12 min
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133: Alfredo Araujo, “Making It Last”
Disfruten de la primera historia que publicamos en el podcast en español, contada por Alfredo Araujo, escritor de Tijuana. Esta historia fue grabada en vivo en Huerto en Tijuana, Baja California el 27 de junio. El tema de la velada fue "Hacer Que Dure."
19 min
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132: Mallory Wallace, “Kind of Natural”
Today’s story is about love—the sweet, swift, sometimes bloody kind—and comes from comedian Mallory Wallace. This was Mallory's second and final performance at The Narrators before leaving Colorado and moving to Nebraska.
14 min
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131: John Shaw, “We’ve Got This”
Today’s story comes from John Shaw, sharing for the first time with The Narrators. John's story was recorded live on 13 June 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Road Trip."
13 min
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130: Karak Miakol, “I am alive, on Earth”
Today’s story comes from our recent all-refugee special. Karak Miakol, a women’s rights activist and founder of Women Who Grow, shares her story about fighting for an education as a young girl in South Sudan.
17 min
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129: Kirk Faulkner, “Rock-Solid Testimony”
Today’s story comes from San Diego writer, preacher, and stand-up comedian, Kirk Faulkner. His story about proselytizing in Siberia for the Mormon church—and then falling from grace—was recorded live on 14 June 2016 at Tiger! Tiger!
11 min
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128: Taylor Gonda, “Oops, I Flirted Again”
Today’s story comes from one of The Narrators' favorite storytellers, Taylor Gonda. Taylor is a podcast host, DJ, Denver icon and, sadly for all of us in Colorado, a soon-to-be resident of Los Angeles. California, please take care of our good friend.
11 min
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127: Jackie Jones, “Foundation Garments”
Today’s story comes from writer and former humor columnist, Jackie Jones. Starting with a red skirt, Jackie weaves in and out of the pieces of clothing hanging from her family tree. This story was recorded live on 6 May 2017 at Tiger! Tiger!
11 min
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126: Erin Rollman & Hannah Duggan, “Casting a J...
Today’s story was too absurd to be told by just one storyteller, so Hannah Duggan and Denver co-host Erin Rollman broke their story into two parts—chronicling their run-in with a cat-stealing witch and a novelty showerhead in Winnipeg, Canada.
24 min
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125: Nik Molitor “Curry In, Curry Out”
Today’s story comes San Diego artist, Nik Molitor—sharing this triumphant tale about making the best out of shitty situation. This story was recorded live on 9 May 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme was "Fashion Victim."
12 min
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124: Angela Daniels, “The Other Angela”
This week, first-time storyteller Angela Daniels tells us about her email address—and all the other Angelas who seem to want a piece of it. This story was recorded live on 19 April 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, CO.
10 min
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123: Kelly Shortandqueer, “Call Your Mom”
This week's episode features a story from the founder of the Denver Zine Library and one of our all-time favorite storytellers, Kelly Shortandqueer. Kelly's story was recorded live on 11 April 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado; the theme of the evening was "Firsts."
12 min
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122: Stephen Graham Jones, “Insisting on a Dream”
This week's story comes from a special show we hosted at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic and Arts Expo. As part of an all-artist lineup, author and professor Steven Graham Jones shared a story about Dr. Doom, The Beyonder, and the mystery of darkness that inspires his writing.
10 min
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121: Sarah Nathan, “Breakfast Burritos Instead ...
This story about a short and peculiar list comes from first-time storyteller Sarah Nathan. Sarah's story was recorded live on 11 April 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Jinx."
9 min
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120: Eryc Eyl, “Seriously and Literally”
Today’s story comes from Eryc Eyl. Eryc's story was recorded live on 15 February 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Red Handed."
15 min
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119: Mariana Martinez Esténs, “Kiss Me”
Today’s story comes from Mariana Martinez Esténs, a marmalade fairy, yoga studio owner, and journalist based in Tijuana, Mexico. This cautionary tale about schoolyard kisses, masculinity, and hamsters was recorded live on 14 March 2017.
9 min
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118: Sarah Pessin, “Lars Under the File Cabinet”
Today's story comes from University of Denver philosophy professor Sarah Pessin. Sarah's story was recorded live on 18 January 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Dropping the Ball." -
14 min
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117: Arthur Salm, “Facing the Music (Jimmy Crac...
Today's story comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Arthur Salm. Arthur is the former book review editor and columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and author of the novel Anyway. This story was recorded live on 14 March 2017 at Tiger!Tiger!
13 min
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116: Meghan DePonceau, “Pleasure Coma”
Today's story comes from Meghan DePonceau. Meghan is a Denver comedian and the chief of 5280Comedy.com, a top resource for all things comedy in Denver. This story was recorded live on 18 January 2017 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado.
16 min
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115: Breeann Kirby, “Sunsets Matter”
Today’s story is about control—the anxiety of knowing when to take it, and the grace required to let it go. This story was told by Breeann Kirby live on 14 February 2017 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was "Red-Handed"
13 min
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114: Joe Phillips, “The British Are Coming”
Today's story comes from Joe Phillips, who, in his own words, "is an actor and bartender approaching middle age," but we know he's so much more.  This story was recorded live on 21 December 2016 at Buntport Theater in Denver,
12 min