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

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

    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!

  • 116: Meghan DePonceau, “Pleasure Coma”

    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. The theme of the evening was “Dropping the Ball.”

    Thanks so much to everyone who came to our shows this month, especially those of you who piled in for the anniversary show in Denver. We had a full audience of folks that overflowed onto the floor and into the lobby to hear a super-sized lineup with some of our favorite storytellers. It was a real treat to mark our 7th year with all of you, so thanks again. Here’s to another seven years.

    In addition to our regular monthly shows, we are hosting a special edition of The Narrators at DINK, the Denver Independent Comic Expo at 5pm on Saturday, 8 April at the Historic McNichols Building in Civic Center Park. The show is free with admission to the expo. We’re also hosting a fundraiser for Denver Zine Fest, in collaboration with our good friends at the Denver Zine Library, on Tuesday, 11 April at Buntport Theater. Come hear stories from local zinesters, make your very own mini zine, and get a chance to share your zine in front of the audience. Keep your eyeballs duct-taped to our Facebook page or website for more details.

    In addition to those special events, our next regular monthly shows will be on 11 April in San Diego and 19 April in Denver. The theme will be “Jinx.” 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.

  • This Wednesday in Denver: Our 7th anniversary special!

    This Wednesday in Denver: Our 7th anniversary special!

    BUNTPORT THEATER, DENVER, 15 March 2017 at 7:00PM:

    The Narrators is turning seven years old—the age of reason, the cusp of tweendom—and we want to party with you. Since our parents wouldn’t let us host a co-ed sleepover, we’ve assembled a superstar cast of storytellers instead, sharing tales on the theme, “Popular.” Get a load of this lineup:

    Janae Burris
    Jeff Campbell
    Ellen K Graham
    Ru Johnson
    Timmi Lasley
    Adrian Mesa
    Bonnie Laws

    …and your hosts, Erin Rollman and Ron Doyle, playfully elbowing each other in an attempt to draw your attention and affection.

    The show is as free as feeling unsure about your hair on prom night. Swanky beer from Renegade Brewery and not-swanky wine available by donation. We also will have a few limited-edition screenprint posters available for sale.

    See you there!

    717 Lipan Street
    DENVER

  • 115: Breeann Kirby, “Sunsets Matter”

    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.”

    Our next two shows are on 14 March in San Diego and 15 March in Denver. Our 7th anniversary show next Wednesday in Denver starts at 7pm, rather than our usual 8pm, so please arrive an hour earlier to enjoy the star lineup, packed with some of our all-time favorite storytellers. The theme will be “Popular.” See you there!

    We still have a few screen-printed posters from our friend and artist Michael King, but they’re going fast so pick one up at either live show next month. They’ll set you back 15 bucks if you pay cash, 20 if you use Venmo or a credit card.

  • 114: Joe Phillips, “The British Are Coming”

    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, Colorado; the theme of the evening was “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

    In addition to celebrating our seventh anniversary this month, we have a few really special shows coming up, so please keep an eye on our Facebook page or our website for more details. Our next two shows are on 14 March in San Diego and 15 March in Denver—Please note that the Denver show starts an hour earlier at 7pm, not our usual 8pm, and we’ll have a super-special lineup in honor of our anniversary. The theme will be “Popular.” 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.

  • 113: Joe Holland, “Independicitis”

    113: Joe Holland, “Independicitis”

    This story comes from one of our favorite storytellers, Joe Holland. Joe is a San Diego based writer who has a knack for capturing all of the pain and hilarity that is so often wrapped up in family life. This story was recorded live on 13 December 2016 at Tiger! Tiger! Tavern in San Diego. The theme of the evening was “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

    With February’s shows in the books, all eyes are on March. Next month’s theme will be “Popular” on 14 March in San Diego and 15 March in Denver. The Narrators will be celebrating its 7th anniversary at Buntport Theater at 7pm instead of our usual 8pm, so make sure to arrive early to catch a full night of storytellers. We still have a few screen-printed posters from our friend and artist Michael King, but they’e going fast so pick one up at either live show next month. They’ll set you back 15 bucks if you pay cash, 20 if you use Venmo or a credit card.