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Reno Storytellers Project
by Reno Gazette-Journal
We feature oral storytellers who help strengthen empathy and connect our community through diverse, first-person stories of Northern Nevada.
Episodes
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21: His back injury made him realize something important — it's OK to ask for help
RGJ Executive Editor Brian Duggan tells a story about a back injury and a very long day at the pool.
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20: Even after a long career, she decided to bus tables at a Lake Tahoe restaurant
Debbie Larson is a writer — and what better way to learn about yourself and get some inspiration than becoming a busser at a restaurant after the age of 50?
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19: When Home Means Nevada
Diaz Dixon made a lot of moves around the country in his life — but nothing compared to coming home to Nevada.
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18: He realized how far he'd fallen when he didn't have an emergency contact list
Grant Denton was homeless, addicting to drugs and living in Las Vegas. He had to realize how far he'd fallen before he could find a way back up.
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17: Her father's Lake Tahoe home burned to the ground. So they built a garden
Leona Allen's family lost a lot in the 2007 Angora Fire — homes, irreplaceable possessions. What grew from the ashes, though, helped their South Lake Tahoe community heal.
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16: He bearly made it out alive
In this episode, Tyler Friend tells about the utterly terrifying experiences of being chased by a bear at the age of 10.
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15: A fish tale
In this episode of the Reno Storytellers Project, Fred Krueger takes us through a mystical journey into the woods where he thought he would find a quiet night with some bears, but ended up finding something even more unexpected.
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14: Lost and Found
In this episode of the Reno Storytellers Project, Israel Borokini shows us how a scenic hike filled with deep conversation can turn into an emergency.
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13: She'll be coming down the mountain
Anjeanette Damon, the city government reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal, tells the story of learning to ski for the first time. Except that it was only recently and it was the scarier than facing the police chief for a difficult interview.
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12: Accepting my invention
In this story, Juan Lopez tells us about all the times he desperately wanted to reinvent himself because of the pain his speech impediment caused. But, when he realized it wasn’t reinvention he was after, he discovered his greatest gift.
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11: A Name Does Not Define Me
Steven Ing tells us a story of a violent father who could’ve stolen Steven’s legacy, but in a twist of teenage stubbornness, Steven stole it back for himself.
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10: The brick that changed everything
In this story, Mikalee Byerman tells us how a brick changed her life and how she rebuilt her life, one brick at a time.
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09: Finding the right person at the right time
Chris Johnson discovered a person who cared about her and helped her out of a tough health situation when she was a child. But that person wasn’t family like you’d expect.
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08: Flip that Life
Erin Fuss had the perfect life at 22 years old, until she realized that's not what she wanted. After a some tragic lettuce wraps, Erin changed everything.
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07: 'The Reno that Raised Me'
In this episode, Linda Sealock tells us the story of growing up in rural Canada, then moving across the country with a man she later found out was a bigamist. Her story leads her to Reno where she discovers a network of people who helped raise her out of a bad situation and into a confident…
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06: Always Say 'I Love You'
Education reporter Siobhan McAndrew is a mom and a reporter, and those two don't always make life easy. There are a few stories that Siobhan always looks back on, though, stories that make her grateful and realize that there are bigger obstacles in life.
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How many episodes does Reno Storytellers Project have?
Reno Storytellers Project currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Reno Storytellers Project about?
We feature oral storytellers who help strengthen empathy and connect our community through diverse, first-person stories of Northern Nevada.
How often does Reno Storytellers Project release new episodes?
Reno Storytellers Project has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Reno Storytellers Project?
Reno Storytellers Project is created and hosted by Reno Gazette-Journal.
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