Manipulation, fame, success

Today’s story comes from poet, activist, and educator Suzi Q Smith, who told this story about the manipulation, fame, and success that comes with her life as an artist. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.”

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Brad’s life turned inside out and he survived.

Today’s story comes from Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax in Denver. Brad shared this heavy but hopeful story about his journey through childhood abuse, conversion therapy, and intense mental health struggle. This story was recorded live, outside of Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.”

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Mothers, daughters, and Joni Mitchell. 

Today’s story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.”

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Jose Macall works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it.

Today’s story comes from comic Jose Macall, a comedian who also works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.” 

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Eliza cannot keep a secret.

Today’s story comes from comedian, actor and television writer Eliza Skinner, who had a childhood tendency to tattle on those around her. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.”

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A first queer relationship. 

Today’s story comes from writer, improv-teacher, and storyteller, Frankie Lee Freeman, who confronts the anger he feels about his first queer relationship. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.” 

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