Keith McNally's XO

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Keith McNally's XO

A storytelling podcast

  1. 51

    The Story of Stephi Lee

    A story about hope in the face of cystic fibrosis

  2. 50

    The Spirituality of SEGA

    Seeing the Sega arcade in Ikebukuro was like a religious pilgrimage

  3. 49

    The Tokyo Skytree

    From Ikebukero to the Skytree, the walk seems endless

  4. 48

    The Impossible Dream of Lulu Pencil

    Believe in your dreams, and even the weirdest stuff can come true!

  5. 47

    Introvert's Holiday: Fukuoka

    Hiking to the Aburayama Katae observation deck in Fukuoka!

  6. 46

    The Story of Ironmouse

    The amazing story of the world's #1 Denny's bathroom lover!

  7. 45

    Dad

    Fun fact: This episode was released on my dad's birthday

  8. 44

    Tachikawa Station

    When you miss the final train, you've got a long walk ahead of you

  9. 43

    On Being Ugly

    Based on videos by karakamos

  10. 42

    You Should Be Scared Of The Future

    Based on the video Working In A Nursing Home by Kianna Epp

  11. 41

    Fever In, Fever Out

    After years away, a dude returns to Vancouver and feels powerful nostalgia

  12. 40

    Ryan and Anique

    What's sadder than an old person dying? I can think of something

  13. 39

    Homestays In Japan

    When you participate in a homestay in a foreign country, it's usually fine. But when it's not, you can end up in a really tough situation

  14. 38

    Limerance

    Je t’aime tellement, pour un temps

  15. 37

    Patrice O’Neal: Tremendous

    Patrice Oneal was one of the greatest comedians of all time. These clips follow his career as he began reaching his full potential, and the aftermath as he suddenly passed away

  16. 36

    Newsted and del Toro

    These are two stories about the horrors of death, and the inflence it leaves on the young

  17. 35

    We’ll Get By Somehow

    Three stories about how video games can help you through the tough times in your life

  18. 34

    Misophonia

    A collection of stories about selective sound sensitivity disorder

  19. 33

    Know Thyself

    Clips from Charlie McDonnell, Alan Moore, Jack White, Gretchen Rubin, and others

  20. 32

    About Photopia

    A show about the production and influence of Adam Cadre's Photopia

  21. 31

    The Bystander Effect

    Jenn, an American living in Japan, sees a fight on a subway platform and tries to stop it

  22. 30

    Parents

    Alison Bechdel, Billy Corgan and Kevin Smith talk about their parents

  23. 29

    The History of Louis CK

    Louis CK talks about his kids, his marriage, and the time he ran from the Italian cops

  24. 28

    Outtakes

    Not good enough for the main show, but good enough for this one? Sure, why not

  25. 27

    Cognize Our Own Demise

    The creators of Penny Arcade, then Kevin Smith, talk about teaching the Bible to their kids

  26. 26

    Exploring Elliott Smith's XO

    A track by track discussion of one of the greatest albums of all time

  27. 25

    Richard Garriott, Astronaut

    The story of Richard Garriott, one of the first private citizens to travel into space

  28. 24

    The Life and Death of Scott Bromley

    Scott Bromley, the host of The Comedy Button, tells the story of the time he died on the operating table

  29. 23

    The Adventures of Psycho Mike

    When Mike Catherwood was 18 years old, he went to London, then woke up with no money, no passport, and no idea where he was

  30. 22

    Downward Thrust

    Jay Pavlina, the creator of Super Mario Bros Crossover, talks about his life

  31. 21

    5 Years Missing in Photographs (Keith Version)

    Joel got married. Then he lived happily ever after. Psych

  32. 20

    5 Years Missing in Photographs (Joel Version)

    Your first marriage isn't everything. Whew!

  33. 19

    The Tribe

    A companion podcast to XO: Carry On

  34. 18

    Carry On

    A family where everyone is trusting and shares a sense of humor. The world of Dick and Jane.

  35. 17

    Drunk Songs

    Head out on the weekend and stuff happens

  36. 16

    Guys Talking

    A collection of funny stories from people in the video game industry

  37. 15

    Scott Pilgrim vs The World

    A chronicle of how it felt to see Scott Pilgrim on opening night in Toronto

  38. 14

    Precious Little Life (reprise)

    An examination of how the Scott Pilgrim generation failed to grow up

  39. 13

    Toronto vs New York

    If you're a Canadian planning to move to New York City, make sure you're ready for the craziness

  40. 12

    Black Coffee

    A story about a young girl who is infatuated with her sister's boyfriend, by Keith McNally

  41. 11

    Rodger Swan

    A chronicle of Roger Swan, who received a scholarship to study in Japan, and who chased his dreams

  42. 10

    untitled

    First marriages can be very hard. This is one of those stories

  43. 9

    Life Size

    Within Canada, people talk a lot of smack about Toronto. But moving there felt pretty cool

  44. 8

    The Grab Bag II

    Several short segments for your perusal and enjoyment

  45. 7

    Transportative Effect

    During the weird times in life, movies can help a person contextualize their experiences

  46. 6

    Keith Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life

    Where were you when each volume of Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim was released?

  47. 5

    Craftsmanship

    A show about the making of This American Life, Radiolab and A Life Well Wasted

  48. 4

    Photopia

    An adaptation of the award winning interactive fiction game by Adam Cadre, Photopia

  49. 3

    Run, Tre

    The story of Tracy Morgan's early life in Brooklyn, New York

  50. 2

    The Grab Bag

    Random segments for your entertainment

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A storytelling podcast

HOSTED BY

Keith McNally

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