Worst Time for Everything

Send the show a textThe show is back! (Albeit about a year later than Chris said it would be.) Just in time for spring break, this thrilling episode is all about bad trips and vacations. Laura Maltz returns to talk about volunteering on a Spanish farm — and a shocking incident that happened there that made international headlines. Plus, Chris reminisces about a cursed Florida family vacay. Despite the troubles they faced on their respective excursions, Laura and Chris conclude there's an awful lot to be grateful for too.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textThough it may sound like a TLC show, sex actually sent Montreal storyteller Alexia Côté to the emergency room. But the most humiliating part actually happened four years later while she was at work. In the end, it taught her to embrace embarrassing experiences and use them as fodder for her performances.Follow Alexia on Instagram: @sidealexiaWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textPublic speaker and performer Christina Blacken tells Chris about flying through a dangerous storm on her way to Mardi Gras that had even the flight attendants looking terrified. It’s a wild ride of a story that touches on lack of control, anxiety, and worst-case scenarios — and how we can actually channel those things to our benefit.Christina is the founder of The New Quo, a leadership development and equity consultancy that uses narrative intelligence to help organizations achieve status-quo-breaking goals by turning their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into powerful policies, practices, and communication habits. Learn more at: thenewquo.comChristina’s podcast, Sway Them in Color, is available on all podcasting platforms.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele – https://a.co/d/eEj37B0Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia by Tom Bunn – https://a.co/d/9sKONblWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textChris welcomes his wife Laura Maltz back to the show to talk about some of their worst on-the-job experiences. Self-entitled customers, psychotic bosses, layoffs — they cover it all! They even identify the origins of their raging anxiety disorders. Plus, their very good dog Bernie makes a brief appearance.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textYou know your first road comedy show isn't going well when you get assaulted by an audience member. That's what happened to stand-up comedian Max Cohen. The nightmare gig taught him about the importance of understanding your value as a performer — and a person.Follow Max on Instagram & Twitter/X and go see him on tour with Love's a Joke!Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textWhen comedian Esmond Fountain took a job as a nanny in Beverly Hills, he didn't expect staring down a gun would be part of the job. But it was the revelation he had afterward about his relationship with money that was even more surprising.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textComedian Kelli Dunham tells the story of how she joined the Missionaries of Charity, met Mother Teresa, and ultimately quit the convent and embraced her queer identity. She also reveals just how far some nuns take that whole “married to Jesus” thing.For all things Kelli, visit: kellidunham.comWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textSeven-time Moth StorySLAM champion Sandi Marx reminisces about the night she turned down a marriage proposal from her boyfriend of just six months at a New York Islanders game. (And that’s not even the craziest part of this story.) In the end, Sandi learns why being a people pleaser can get you into a lot of trouble.Come see Chris perform at WORD on Friday, June 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Whippoorwill Theater in Armonk, NY! Admission is free, but a $15 donation to The Armonk Players is suggested and appreciated: https://www.armonkplayers.org/donation.htmlWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textMark gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to settle his estranged brother’s affairs, which surprisingly includes reuniting 32 cars with their rightful owners. In the end, the experience brings Mark closer to his family and grants him the opportunity to reckon with years of loss.Listen to Mark's podcast: Other Men Need HelpWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textIt's the final episode of 2022! This month, Chris takes a look back at his favorite moments from the podcast since the show began. Featuring stories from: Vicky Kuperman, Ria Spencer, Hunter Slaton, Jacob Slaton, Laura Maltz, and Ro Moran.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textIn a very special episode, Chris talks about spending two days in the hospital last year while experiencing what could have been a life-threatening allergic reaction to a medication. Plus, Laura Maltz returns to the show to play host as they unpack Chris’ long history of hypochondria.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textStoryteller and podcaster Anita Flores talks about how shame and a fear of missing out motivated her to learn how to ride a bicycle in her 20s and 30s, and why that difficult experience has pushed her to tackle another overdue milestone: getting her driver license.Subscribe to Anita's shows, I'm Listening: A Frasier Fan Podcast and CareTalkers, on Apple Podcasts and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @anitajewtina!Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textPodcaster Michele Folan explains how getting laid off just weeks before the pandemic completely changed the way she looks at her career, her health, and her creativity. We also talk about Cincinnati chili and embarrassing AOL email addresses.Check out Michele’s podcast, Asking for a Friend: https://askingforafriend.buzzsprout.comWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textWearing jeans and a leather jacket, and with practically no training at all, writer and storyteller Tracey Starin was completely unprepared for her first time on the slopes. She shares what this cold, wet experience taught her about trusting her instincts. We also talk about how much we dislike going camping, riding roller coasters, and other outdoor activities we both have no business doing.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textStoryteller and social justice activist Ro Moran has a brush with death while living in Zimbabwe that teaches him about privilege, poverty, and the dangers of blindly following his hormones. Ro will be performing at The Story Collider en Español on July 13, 2022 at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, NY. (Note: The show's start time has changed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. since the recording of this episode.) Go here for tickets: https://www.storycollider.org/shows/2022/7/14/the-story-collider-en-espaolWant to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textPhotographer Jacob Slaton narrowly averts disaster while running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain — and learns a lot about his relationship with his brother as a result.Listen to Jacob’s podcast, The Music Spaceship, available now on Spotify!Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textStoryteller Ria Spencer (Women’s Storytelling Festival, Risk) talks about how failing at cheerleading as a teenager taught her the power of staying in one's lane.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textStoryteller Laura Maltz returns to talk about her doomed stint as a nursing student that included accidentally putting a catheter in “the wrong hole” and a bed bath gone terribly awry.We have a new website! Go to WorstTimeForEverything.com to learn more about the show.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textThe only thing more interesting than getting a job on Antarctica is getting fired from a job on Antarctica. Former journalist Hunter Slaton shares the incredibly personal story of what he learned after bottoming out at the bottom of the world.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textIs it still considered volunteer work if your RA forces you to do it? After unknowingly breaking a rule while at college, comedian and storyteller Matt Storrs picks up garbage as punishment and learns a valuable life lesson in the process. Also, Chris talks about adopting a dog.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textChris takes a time-out to briefly talk about the true meaning of Christmas as well as some of his favorite New Year’s Eve movies.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textTV and film editor Mike Api reveals what he learned from an ill-fated drive in his college friend’s car. Also, Chris talks about his favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textAfter going surfing without an instructor for the first time, comedian Vicky Kuperman learns there are some things you should always leave to the experts.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textMaria Mollo learns the importance of finding out ALL the rules before entering a contest for the first time. We also talk about old-school wrestling (which factors greatly into her story), puns, and being your own worst critic.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textAfter going skydiving for the first time, storyteller Laura Maltz learns there are probably better ways to assert your individuality than jumping out of an airplane. At least, ones that aren’t so messy.Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky

Send the show a textHost Chris Vespoli welcomes you to Worst Time for Everything, the podcast about experiences that took a turn for the worst and what we learned from them. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here!Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky