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Story Worthy
by Story Worthy
A lively show featuring true stories from Hollywood’s most interesting talents. If you like The MOTH and This American Life you'll love Story Worthy! Christine Blackburn hosts this weekly show. Past guests include Adam Carolla, Bobcat Goldthwait, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phil Rosenthal, Barry Katz, Sugar Ray Leonard, Todd Glass, Jim Beaver, and many other talented comedians, writers and actors. New episode every Monday! Listen right here- http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw
Episodes
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Under Pressure with Musician Leisure McCorkle
Musician Leisure McCorkle (5000 Light Years Beyond the Speed of Sound) got the opportunity to play at the world famous Cavern Club, but there was a catch- he had to be back to Belfast by 9:00am for a seminar for his PhD. Listen to this rock n' roll story that involves Liverpool, Anthropology and...
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Poker Stories with Actor Vince Van Patten
Actor Vince Van Patten (7 Days To Vegas, World Poker Tour) talks about growing up with his dad, actor Dick Van Patten, his love of poker, and his new movie 7 Days To Vegas. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Life with Actor Ed Asner
Actor Ed Asner (Mary Tyler Moore, Lou Grant, Up, Elf, The Grouchy Historian, Dead To Me, Briarpatch) opens up about his life as an actor, a political activist, a father, and the owner of cats and birds. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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That Time I Spent In A Convent with Comedian Lisa Orkin
Comedian Lisa Orkin (Project Woo Woo, Honestly Lisa) needed to get away from it all so she decided to spend some time at a convent. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Turning 16 In Paris with Actress Mary Birdsong
Actress Mary Birdsong (The Descendants, Reno 911) was turning 16 and desperately wanted to go to Paris with her French class, but her family couldn’t afford it, so her mother hit the blackjack tables in Atlantic City. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,...
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My Sister Was Killed At Trader Joe's with Albert Corado
Albert Corado was working in Minneapolis when he got an unthinkable phone call. His sister Mely, a manager at Trader Joe's in Los Angeles, had been shot at work. Listen to Albert's personal story about this devastating event. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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My Mississippi River Adventure (The Big Trip) with Comedian Dawn Brodey
Comic Dawn Brodey (Trailer Trash Talent Revue) took a journey few have ever taken. Or wanted to. Piloting a houseboat down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Lousiana…1,800 miles, 33 days and a whole lotta trouble. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,...
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Being Lauren Bacall's Servant with Actor Larry Clarke
Actor Larry Clarke, (Twin Peaks, Contagion, The Laundromat) worked for an upscale catering company in the early 90’s in NYC. He was offered to work a private party for Lauren Bacall after being warned she was cheap and extremely hard to work for. Larry took the gig cause it was in Dakotas and he...
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9 Year Anniversary Special Part 2!
It’s Story Worthy's 9 Year Anniversary Show Part 2! With 9 more of my favorite stories from the last 9 years including tales from Michael Kosta, Esther Ku, Larry King, Mindy Rickles, Charles Freericks, Randy Sklar, Jim Beaver, Bobcat Goldthwait, and David Wild! Listen to the entire episode on…
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9 Year Anniversary Special with Host Christine Blackburn
Christine Blackburn (host and creator of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash!) celebrated NINE years of podcasting with her favorite 9 stories over the last 9 years. Part 1! Next week, is Part 2 with 9 different favorites! Todays show highlights Adam Carolla, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kevin...
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The Time I Spent In Saudi Arabia with Comedian Alonzo Bodden (Happy 9th Anniversary Story Worthy!)
Comic Alonzo Bodden (Who's Paying Attention?, Young Turks, Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me) went to Saudi Arabia to perform stand-up comedy and found out he was not permitted to talk about politics, sex, drugs, religion or literally, anything from his act! So now what? Listen to the entire episode on...
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I Was Supposed To Get Married Today with Comedian Natasha Pearl Hansen
Comic Natasha Pearl Hansen (Future Role Model, Second City) was supposed to get married, but after a couple of delays, decided to turn her special day into a comedy special. Listen to this unconventional and funny story right now!Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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Sex On The Beach with Sexpert Dr. Emily Morse
Dr. Emily Morse (Sex With Emily) shares a story about getting a massage on the beach that had a VERY happy ending! Listen to Emily's story now and guess what, you may just learn something about sex too. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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What I Learned As An Escort with Author Sephe Haven
Author Sephe Haven talks about her new book "My Whorizontal Life" and her life as an escort. Listen to this story about finding love in the unlikely world of prostitution. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Nightmare Dating Stories with Casting Director Naela Durrani
Reality Casting Producer, Naela Durrani (America’s Got Talent, The Gong Show, Undercover Boss) talks about going on some horrible dates in LA. She might cast reality shows, but does she use the same methods for her dating life? Sometimes Naela's reality is crazier than the shows she casts! Listen...
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Young And Stupid In Hollywood with Comedian/Actress Susan Saiger
Comic Susan Saiger (Doris in Eating Raoul) was invited to audition for a role in the cult classic "Eating Raoul" and went alone to the directors apartment, dressed for the role of the dominatrix. Listen to her fantastic story now on Story Worthy! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts,...
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Writing Under a Deadline with Writer/Producer Mark Brazill
Writer Mark Brazill (That 70’s Show) had one weekend to create an entire script, and the distractions were plentiful. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Tales From Hollywood with Comedy Writer Andy Cowan
Comedy writer, Andy Cowan (Cheers, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun) and author (Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars, foreword by Jay Leno) shares his Seinfeld memories and two out of body experiences with SNL! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts,...
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Losing My Virginity, Twice with Sex Expert KarenLee Poter
Karen Lee Poter (Sex Talk with My Mom, The Karen Lee Poter Show) shares a personal story about losing her virginity. Once in college and the other after her 24 year marriage was dramatically cut short. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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The Handshake That Changed My Life with Comedian Vir Das
Comedian Vir Das was cast in a Bollywood movie where he met actor Richi Kapoor, who changed his life with a handshake. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Performing Stand-Up Comedy On Continental Airlines with Comedian Pete George
Comedian Pete George has performed over 8,500 stand-up shows at venues like The Hard Rock, The House of Blues, and Planet Hollywood, but nothing could compare to being part of a "pilot" project that involved performing in-flight comedy for Continental Airlines. All passengers were NOT on board....
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Elementary School Drama with Comedian Fielding Edlow
Comedian Fielding Edlow (Bojack Horseman, Bitter Homes and Gardens) shares a story about her 6 year-old daughter’s school that gives new meaning to the term “tattletale.” Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Author/Storyteller Margot Leitman
Margot Leitman (What’s Your Story, Long Story Short) received her late Aunts necklace and out of respect for her artistic Aunt, she decided to never take it off. Until one day, it was lost! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Dating a Bad Dad with Comedian Melanie Maras
Comic Melanie Maras (The Commandments of Lily, Put Your Hands Together, RISK!) thought she hit the jackpot when she met a burger magnate. But then she really got to know him and discovered she’d been bamboozled, by a deadbeat dad. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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Awkward High School Moments with Comedian Johnny Cardinale
Comedian Johnny Cardinale (Bobby Khan's Ticket to Hollywood) has toured the world extensively performing comedy, but something keeps coming back to him- a girl he knew in high school. Plus Johnny and Christine talk about stand-up comedy. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google...
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The Truth About Open Mike Comedy with Comedian Mike Falzone
Comic Mike Falzone left the comforts of his family in friends in Connecticut after surviving a major health scare and moved out west, with dreams of making it big, in the comedy world. Listen to Mike's story of big goals and finding his purpose, today on Story Worthy! Listen to the entire episode...
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My Right Kidney with Actor Christian Malmin
Actor Christian Malmin (General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Young and The Restless) talks about giving the gift of life to his father- he gave him his right kidney. It’s a fabulous story and an important one! Don’t miss it! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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It Feels Good To Be Recognized, Most Of The Time with Actor Paul Vato
Actor Paul Vato (MadTV, Vato’s Cigars ) gets recognized from time to time from his work as an actor. Usually it’s quite pleasant, but sometimes, it’s very uncomfortable. Plus, Paul talks about downtown Vegas and Vato’s Cigars located inside Binions Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Listen to the…
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When You Catch Them Cheating with Comedian Esther Ku
Comedian Esther Ku (Last Comic Standing, Girl Code, AVN Awards Host) shares her story of how she got her heart broken while living in the big brutal city of New York. It is a hilariously sad story that includes breaking and entering, steamy sex and a real mugging. Listen to how she found herself…
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Accidental Pregnancy with Actress Becky Flaum
While actress Becky Flaum (Class Dismissed, TruTv) worked as a reality show producer, she saw some crazy stuff. But the craziest happened off-camera, after an on-set accident sent her down a path she never planned for....motherhood. Listen to find out what happened! Listen to the entire episode…
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I Was A Viagra Salesman with Writer Jamie Reidy
Writer Jamie Reidy (Hard Sell, Love and Other Drugs) was one of the first sales reps for Viagra and sales were brisk! Listen to this hilarious story about men, erections, and the miracle drug, Viagra. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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My Sugar Daddy with Writer/Author Teresa Lo
Writer/Author Teresa Lo (Hell’s Game, The Red Lantern Scandals) signed up for a sugar daddy website, hoping to get material for her next book, but then she found a man who was nothing like he seemed. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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My 7th Birthday with Actor/Writer Keith Blaney
When Keith Blaney (Fargo, Future Man, F*ck Fiction) celebrates New Years Eve/His Birthday, a big ball always drops from the sky and it's always a party, somewhere. On his 7th birthday: there were candles, and cake, and S.W.A.T. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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Burning Man- Not What I Thought It Was with Actor/Comic Jason Stuart
Actor/Comic Jason Stuart (Birth Of A Nation, My Wife and Kids, Will & Grace, Guest House) went to Burning Man and they wouldn't let him out! Well… they did eventually. But the spirit of Burning Man stayed in him, and I don’t mean just the sand! Join us for Jason's adventure on the Playa! Listen…
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What You Hold Back with Comedian/Cartoonist Mo Welch
Comic/Cartoonist Mo Welch (Conan, Blair) was dating a girl that had a secret, something she was holding back. A secret that involved points and frozen yogurt. Listen to the entire episode and subscribe to Story Worthy here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q or at the website http://www.storyworthypodcast.com
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My Prostate Cancer with Comedy Writer Blaine Capatch
Comedy writer Blaine Capatch (@Midnight, Mind of Mencia, The Martiin Short Show) had a bad year. First kidney stones, then a death in the family and the topper- Prostate cancer. This is his story of survival. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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My Haunted House with Writer/Comedian Jason Horton
Actor/Comedian Jason Horton (The Thinning New World Order, Ghost Town) grew up in a house with a little girl who wore a yellow dress. There was no little girl in the house! Listen to hear all about Jason’s haunted house! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,...
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How Not To Start a Woman’s Commune with Comedian/Actress MaryLynn Rajskub
Comedian/Actress Mary Lynn Rajskub (24, Flight Of The Conchords, Little Miss Sunshine, Magnolia) bought a big place in the Valley and invited a few girls to move in with her. Playing house was fun, but then things changed... Listen to find out what happened next! Listen to the entire episode on...
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Narrowly Escaping Conflict with Comedy Writer Chase Mitchell
Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show, Netflix’s The Fix) was at a bar in New York City with his fiancée when some guys said some very rude things to his bride-to-be. "What are you going to do about it?" his fiancée asked. Find out what happened on Story Worthy! Listen to the entire episode on Apple...
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When My Mother Met My Ex’s Girlfriend For The First Time with Comedian Christine King
Comedian Christine King shares a story about her mom meeting her ex’s girlfriend for the first time. And folks, it.. is... not... pretty. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Auditioning In Hollywood with Master Storyteller David Crabb
David Crabb (Author “Bad Kid”, Professor/Writer/Performer and host of the MOTH LA) talks about accompanying his husband to an audition and being forced to “show his muscles”. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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Finding My Soulmate with Director Michael Pressman
Director Michael Pressman (Law & Order: SVU, Bluebloods, Law & Order True Crime) thought he found his soulmate 3 times in life. And then he finally did. Plus, Michael talks about directing in Hollywood and it is fascinating! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts…
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Near Death Experience with Actress/Comedian Jenna Brister
Actress Jenna Brister (Amazon's "Permanent," Host of I, Survivor Podcast on Apple) was on staff at a Lord of the Rings themed summer Camp when she had a terrible accident, and vowed to never return to summer camp again. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,...
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Weddings with Actress Mellissa Peterman
Actress/Comedienne Melissa Peterman (Reba, Baby Daddy, Fargo, Young Sheldon) was 5 days away from getting married when tragedy struck the family. Listen to her beautiful story about love, loss and how sometimes unthinkable sadness can make you see everything clearer. Hear the entire episode on...
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Disaster Vacation with Comic Rachael O’Brien
Comic Rachael O'Brien (Be Here For Awhile Podcast, Vanderpump Rules) went on vacation to Martha's Vineyard and was touring the island on a bike. What could go wrong? Turns out, a lot. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts or at www.storyworthypodcast.com
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Mishaps with Journalist Joel Stein
Journalist Joel Stein (Time Magazine, LA Times) was visiting his friend Robert Goulet in Las Vegas. Robert shared an article with Joel by columnist Maureen Dowd, then Joel wrote a joke about her that was not in great taste. A mishap, if you will. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts,...
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How I Got My First Hollywood Job with Actress Stephanie Erb.
Actress Stephanie Erb (Fearless, The Ring, Ray Donovan, Weeds) arrived in Hollywood knowing no one. She found work as a celebrity nanny and started reading her boss’s scripts Wait until you hear what she did next! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify…
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Getting Duped with Comic Sam Morril
Sam Morril (Inside Amy Schumer, Conan, Last Comic Standing, America's Got Talent) met a girl at hotel and was invited up to her room. So far, so good. But then, he got duped. Find out what happened! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or...
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Slap Bracelet with Filmmaker/Actor Andre Hyland
Filmmaker Andre Hyland (The 4th, Funnel) ate a meatball sub and then went to the dentist. He warned the dentist he had a gag reflex, but the dentist didn't listen. Uh oh! Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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I Was The Sick Kid with Writer Stephanie Mickus
Writer Stephanie Mickus (Hope Springs Eternal, Too Soon) grew up a sick kid. Today she shares her story of how she coped, how she overcame, and how she found her way to Los Angeles. Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or storyworthypodcast.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A lively show featuring true stories from Hollywood’s most interesting talents. If you like The MOTH and This American Life you'll love Story Worthy! Christine Blackburn hosts this weekly show. Past guests include Adam Carolla, Bobcat Goldthwait, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phil Rosenthal, Barry Katz, Sugar Ray Leonard, Todd Glass, Jim Beaver, and many other talented comedians, writers and actors. New episode every Monday! Listen right here- http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw
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A lively show featuring true stories from Hollywood’s most interesting talents. If you like The MOTH and This American Life you'll love Story Worthy! Christine Blackburn hosts this weekly show. Past guests include Adam Carolla, Bobcat Goldthwait, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phil Rosenthal, Barry Katz,...
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