Author: Ron S. Doyle

  • 74: Robert Rutherford, “The Time Traveler”

    74: Robert Rutherford, “The Time Traveler”

    The Narrators San Diego debuted just three days ago and we’re over the moon happy for what’s happening there, what it means for this show and this podcast. We’ve been listening to the raw audio of the stories that were told at that first show and dude, it’s so good. Denver, we’re not living in a vacuum anymore—we have competition on the coast.

    Today’s story comes from Robert Rutherford. When Robert’s not co-hosting The Narrators San Diego, he works as a museum educator and the digital content developer at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Robert’s story was recorded live on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Firsts.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

     

  • TUESDAY NIGHT! THE NARRATORS SAN DIEGO!

    firsts-poster1Welp, the protean, heretofore single-celled organism that was The Narrators has split, and is now a two-celled dynamo, spanning two states and spreading true stories to the Western United States. On Tuesday, September 8th, The Narrators San Diego will host its first show at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern at 8pm. We’ve twisted the arms of a handful of folks here in SD to help kick off the show, and we are excited to present our lineup:

    • Aaryn Belfer (Columinst – San Diego City Beat)
    • Wendy Smith (Professor of English – San Diego Mesa College)
    • Tony Allard (Performance Artist, Writer)
    • Laura Condi (Writer, Comedian)
    • Lisa Hemminger (Writer)

    Your faithful and eager hosts Mary Robertson and Robert Rutherford will be present to share stories of their own and wring their hands and sweat copious amounts all while laughing nervously and pretending like everything is totally fine.

    We expect to fill up the back patio at Tiger! Tiger!, so show up early for a seat. As always, The Narrators is FREE and ALL AGES. See you tomorrow night, San Diego!

  • 73: Erin Rollman, “Casa Bonita: Chicken or Beef?”

    DON’T FORGET: Our next live event is the debut of The Narrators San Diego on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in North Park, San Diego. We have assembled a bright constellation of storytellers to guide us on our maiden voyage. We hope you will join us! The show is FREE and starts at 8pm.

    This week’s story comes from Erin Rollman. She is the co-host of The Narrators Denver, a founding member and co-owner of Buntport Theater, a long-time favorite storyteller, and an award-winning actor and playwright. Erin and her colleagues at Buntport graciously opened their doors to The Narrators in 2014 and she joined us as a co-host six months ago. Working with Erin feels like scoring a free dessert at your favorite restaurant, on your birthday, in the company of close friends—without having to endure the “Happy Birthday” song.

    Erin’s story was recorded live on 17 June 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “WTF.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

     

  • 72: Anthony Crawford, “Tell Your Kids to F*ck in High School”

    72: Anthony Crawford, “Tell Your Kids to F*ck in High School”

    Today’s story comes from Anthony Crawford. He’s co-host of Amuse Booze, a local cocktail and comedy showcase, and he’s the host of Talkin’ Shop, which is like Denver comedy’s answer to Inside the Actor’s Studio. Anthony interviews some of the cities brightest comedic minds, asking questions about how the funny sausage gets made.

    Anthony’s story was recorded live on 20 May 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “Nature vs. Nurture.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

    Our next live event will be the debut of The Narrators San Diego on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern. The show is FREE and starts at 8pm.

  • This Wednesday: “Crushed”

    This Wednesday: “Crushed”

    BUNTPORT, 19 AUGUST 2015 at 8:00PM:

    Her first real job was operating a trash compactor at an orange soda factory. He fell in love with a boy who was trampled by the bulls in Pamplona. She lost in the second-to-last round of a spelling bee—and the word was “contriturate.” Or something like that. You get the idea. In honor of High Plains Comedy Festival, please join us for a very special comedians-only evening of true stories on the theme “Crushed.” We have assembled a massive lineup of crush-capable and crush-worthy comedians for you:

    Josh Blue (Last Comic Standing)
    Christie Buchele (Empty Girlfriend)
    Janae Burris (Buddy Buddy!)
    Haley Driscoll (Empty Girlfriend)
    Timmi Lasley (Epilogue Comedy)
    Bob Meddles (Comedy Works)
    Kristin Rand (Everybody’s Great!)
    Dan St. Germain (Comedy Central)
    Sam Tallent (Fine Gentlemen’s Club)

    …and your host, Erin Rollman, pulverizing the comedians’ sense of rhythm with long hugs instead of handshakes after every introduction. We’ll have beer and wine available for donation (CASH ONLY). See you there!

    717 Lipan Street
    DENVER

    FAIR WARNING: This will be a very crowded show and seating may be more limited than usual. We’ll have pillows available, but please arrive early if you want to sit in a chair!

    BONUS: Check out this fun article about The Narrators by Emily Przekwas at Innovator’s Peak.

  • 71: Christie Buchele, “Salmonella Falls”

    71: Christie Buchele, “Salmonella Falls”

    Today’s story comes from Christie Buchele. She is the co-host of Empty Girlfriend podcast, which you should all be listening too, and she’s one of our all-time favorite storytellers in Denver. She’s that friend who always stood up for you on the playground, even when the bully was way bigger than both of you.

    Christie’s story was recorded live on June 17, 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was “WTF.” Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

    Our next live event in Denver takes place at Buntport Theater on 19 August 2015 at 8:00pm. In honor of the High Plains Comedy Festival, the theme of the evening will be “Crushed.” We have an amazing all-comedian lineup for you, a veritable who’s who of Denver’s funniest people, including Last Comic Standing winner Josh Blue, Christie Buchele, who you will hear on today’s podcast, Janae Burris, Haley Driscoll, Timmi Lasley, Bob Meddles, Kristin Rand, Sam Tallent and who knows? Maybe some special surprise guests. Be there to find out.

    And don’t forget—The Narrators San Diego will debut on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern on El Cajon Boulevard. See you there!