122: Stephen Graham Jones, “Insisting on a Dream”

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This week’s story comes from a special show we hosted at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic and Arts Expo, earlier this month. 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. This story was recorded live on 8 April 2017 at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Denver, Colorado. The theme was “Drawing a Line.”

Our next two shows will take place Tuesday, 9 May at the Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego and Wednesday, 17 May at the Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme will be “Fashion Victim.”

121: Sarah Nathan, “Breakfast Burritos Instead of Fresh Bagels”

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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.”

Our next regular monthly shows will take place on Tuesday, 9 May at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in San Diego and Wednesday, 17 May at Buntport Theater in Denver. The theme will be “Fashion Victim.”

Subscribe to this podcast for weekly updates on events and keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional details. See you soon!

120: Eryc Eyl, “Seriously and Literally”

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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.”

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our all-artist special at DINK and our Denver Zine Fest benefit show. If you weren’t able to attend either, take heart— some of those lovely stories will almost certainly be gracing the podcast-sphere sometime soon.

In the meantime, our next live show will take place on Wednesday, 19 April in Denver. The theme will be “Jinx.”

119: Mariana Martinez Esténs, “Kiss Me”

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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 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was “Popular.”

Lucky you and lucky us, April is chock full of special events! In addition to our regular monthly shows, we’re hosting an all-artist show tomorrow, 8 April, at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic & Arts Expo at 5pm on the theme “Drawing a Line.” The show is free with admission to the expo.

On Tuesday, 11 April, we’re hosting an interactive event with Denver Zine Fest on the theme, “Firsts.” There will be stories, a mini-zine making session, and a chance to hop on stage and share your creation with the audience.

Our regular monthly shows will take place on Tuesday, 11 April in San Diego and Wednesday, 19 April in Denver. The theme will be “Jinx.”

Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and here on our website for additional details. See you there!

118: Sarah Pessin, “Lars Under the File Cabinet”

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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.”

We have four events coming up in April:

  • On Saturday, 8 April in Denver, we’re hosting a special all-artist show at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic Expo at 5pm. The show is free with admission to the expo.
  • On Tuesday, 11 April, we’re hosting a fundraiser for our pals at Denver Zine Fest, where you’ll hear stories, make your own mini-zine, and get a chance to hop on stage and share your creation with the audience
  • Our regular monthly shows take place on Tuesday, 11 April in San Diego and Wednesday, 19 April in Denver. The theme will be “Jinx.”

Please check our website or our Facebook page for all the details. See you there!

Also: We still have a few screenprint posters left, so please stop by one of our live shows to get one of your own. And, if you’re a fan of this podcast but live outside of Denver or San Diego, please email us if you’d like to buy a poster too—we’ll find a way to get it to you.

117: Arthur Salm, “Facing the Music (Jimmy Crack Corn)”

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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! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was “Popular.”

Spring is here and our branches are heavy with special events:

  • In San Diego, we’re teaming up with the San Diego Peace Corps Association for an evening of stories about “The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love” at 6pm on Thursday, 30 March. This show is the culmination of a storytelling workshop with returning Peace Corps volunteers led by The Narrators’ Robert Rutherford. The event takes place at Hostelling International Downtown San Diego and is free and open to the general public.
  • In Denver, we’re hosting a special all-artist show at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic Expo on Saturday, 8 April at 5:15pm. The show is free with admission to the expo.
  • On 11 April at 8pm, we’re hosting a fundraiser for our pals at Denver Zine Fest. Come hear stories on the theme “Firsts,” make your own first mini-zine, and get a chance to share your creation with the audience. $5-10 suggested donation.
  • Our regular monthly shows for April take place on 11 April in San Diego and 19 April in Denver. Both shows start at 8pm and are free. The theme will be “Jinx.”

Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and here on our website for additional details. See you there!

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