All Y'all Podcast

All Y'all Podcast

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  • Haunted: Cristal Willcox, "Cat People"
    You can tell a lot about someone from the way they treat the animals in their lives. When storyteller Cristal Willcox's beloved cat Kashmir passed away, her friends gathered for the kind of midnight funeral that could only take place in Louisiana.
    In another time and place, storyteller Randall Ross embarks on a lovelorn holiday acid trip during which a talking feline encourages him to commit cat burglary. It's a weird episode.
    All Y’all Live: Going Through It on Saturday, Sept. 28
    The next All Y’all live storytelling event, Going Through It, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at LSU Shreveport’s beautiful University Center Auditorium. For our sixth annual Fidnto Award fundraiser event, we’re currently seeking true stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, beating the odds, and going the distance. There’ll be a cash bar and live musical interludes. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit mental health support services for under-served communities in and around Shreveport. Purchase tickets at http://allyallblog.com/tickets
    Our Sponsors Are Freaking Great
    Seriously, how lucky are we to be sponsored by an incredibly good po' boy shop (Marilynn's Place) and the most trusted Mac service shop in town (Maccentric)? Can you imagine if, instead of talking about two badass, locally owned businesses, we were hawking MeUndies.com? That would be awful. Please support our sponsors.
    29 min
  • Episode 68: Haunted: Cristal Willcox, "Cat People"

    You can tell a lot about someone from the way they treat the animals in their lives. When storyteller Cristal Willcox's beloved cat Kashmir passed away, her friends gathered for the kind of midnight funeral that could only take place in Louisiana.

    In another time and place, storyteller Randall Ross embarks on a lovelorn holiday acid trip during which a talking feline encourages him to commit cat burglary. It's a weird episode.

    All Y’all Live: Going Through It on Saturday, Sept. 28

    The next All Y’all live storytelling event, Going Through It, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at LSU Shreveport’s beautiful University Center Auditorium. For our sixth annual Fidnto Award fundraiser event, we’re currently seeking true stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, beating the odds, and going the distance. There’ll be a cash bar and live musical interludes. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit mental health support services for under-served communities in and around Shreveport. Purchase tickets at http://allyallblog.com/tickets

    Our Sponsors Are Freaking Great

    Seriously, how lucky are we to be sponsored by an incredibly good po' boy shop (Marilynn's Place) and the most trusted Mac service shop in town (Maccentric)? Can you imagine if, instead of talking about two badass, locally owned businesses, we were hawking MeUndies.com? That would be awful. Please support our sponsors.

    Sponsored By:

    28 min
  • All Y'all Participates in Stonewall OutLoud Project From StoryCorps
    Like the t-shirt says: Y’all Means All. Since our first live event, All Y’all has prioritized the inclusion of LGBTQ voices. This past June, Sara from All Y’all took part in StoryCorps’ Stonewall OutLoud project, helping gather stories from LGBTQ elders in Shreveport including Randy Moulder, Deborah Allen and David Radford.
    For this special episode of All Y’all, we’ve assembled a few of our favorite moments from their stories, in hopes that these excerpts will encourage you to listen to their full stories. 
    Here’s links to their full StoryCorps stories:
    David Radford: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/why-do-i-like-aquaman-instead-of-wonder-woman-i-didnt-know-what-was-wrong-with-me/
    Deborah Allen:
    https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/i-look-at-their-children-and-they-are-so-full-of-love-and-empathy-and-love-my-kids-are-the-parents-i-wish-i-could-have-been-like/
    Randy Moulder:
    Pt 1: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/if-these-people-would-take-five-minutes-to-say-hello-and-get-to-know-me-this-old-queens-got-some-pretty-interesting-things-to-say/
    Pt 2: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/if-these-people-would-take-five-minutes-to-say-hello-and-get-to-know-me-this-old-queens-got-some-pretty-interesting-things-to-say-2/
    All Y’all Live: Going Through It on Saturday, Sept. 28
    The next All Y’all live storytelling event, Going Through It, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at LSU Shreveport’s beautiful University Center. For our sixth annual Fidnto Award fundraiser event, we’re currently seeking six true stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, beating the odds, and going the distance. There’ll be a cash bar and live musical interludes. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit mental health support services for underserved communities in and around Shreveport.
    New Stuffed & Busted E-Newsletter
    Our food and drink podcast, Stuffed & Busted, has a new, semi-weekly e-newsletter where All Y’all co-host Chris Jay publishes wild rants on topics like snow cones, farmers’ markets, food events, and more. Sign up for Stuffed & Busted’s Small Bites e-newsletter here: http://tinyletter.com/stuffedandbusted
    Thank you, Marilynn’s Place and Maccentric
    All Y’all live storytelling events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor, Marilynn’s Place, and our podcast sponsor, Maccentric. Please support these incredible local businesses the next time you need your Mac repaired or your belly filled.
    19 min
  • Episode 67: StoryCorps Sampler: Stonewall Outloud

    Like the t-shirt says: Y’all Means All. Since our first live event, All Y’all has prioritized the inclusion of LGBTQ voices. This past June, Sara from All Y’all took part in StoryCorps’ Stonewall OutLoud project, helping gather stories from LGBTQ elders in Shreveport including Randy Moulder, Deborah Allen and David Radford.

    For this special episode of All Y’all, we’ve assembled a few of our favorite moments from their stories, in hopes that these excerpts will encourage you to listen to their full stories. 

    Here’s links to their full StoryCorps stories:

    David Radford: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/why-do-i-like-aquaman-instead-of-wonder-woman-i-didnt-know-what-was-wrong-with-me/

    Deborah Allen:

    https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/i-look-at-their-children-and-they-are-so-full-of-love-and-empathy-and-love-my-kids-are-the-parents-i-wish-i-could-have-been-like/

    Randy Moulder:

    Pt 1: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/if-these-people-would-take-five-minutes-to-say-hello-and-get-to-know-me-this-old-queens-got-some-pretty-interesting-things-to-say/
    Pt 2: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/if-these-people-would-take-five-minutes-to-say-hello-and-get-to-know-me-this-old-queens-got-some-pretty-interesting-things-to-say-2/

    All Y’all Live: Going Through It on Saturday, Sept. 28

    The next All Y’all live storytelling event, Going Through It, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at LSU Shreveport’s beautiful University Center. For our sixth annual Fidnto Award fundraiser event, we’re currently seeking six true stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, beating the odds, and going the distance. There’ll be a cash bar and live musical interludes. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit mental health support services for underserved communities in and around Shreveport.

    New Stuffed & Busted E-Newsletter

    Our food and drink podcast, Stuffed & Busted, has a new, semi-weekly e-newsletter where All Y’all co-host Chris Jay publishes wild rants on topics like snow cones, farmers’ markets, food events, and more. Sign up for Stuffed & Busted’s Small Bites e-newsletter here: http://tinyletter.com/stuffedandbusted

    Thank you, Marilynn’s Place and Maccentric

    All Y’all live storytelling events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor, Marilynn’s Place, and our podcast sponsor, Maccentric. Please support these incredible local businesses the next time you need your Mac repaired or your belly filled.

    Sponsored By:

    19 min
  • Momma and Daddy: Michael Chisum, "Heavenly Father"
    Stop me if you've heard this one before: A young, gay man comes of age in the Deep South, where he is the son of a pastor. If you're expecting this story to end in tears, you may be right - but they may be tears of joy. Michael Chisum's ode to the love of two fathers was a message that we very much needed to hear in this time of bigotry paraded as faith.
    "God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him."
    -1 John 4:16 
    All Y'all Live: Wildcard 2 on Friday, July 26
    Tickets are now available for the next All Y'all live storytelling event, Wildcard 2, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at RSVP. At Wildcard events, storytellers names are drawn from a hat - anyone who's drawn has to either tell a short, true story (10 minutes or less) or nominate a friend to tell a story in their place. Tickets are $15 each. There'll be a cash bar and musical interludes by Nate Treme.
    These events are an absolute blast, and can often feel like a combination of a house party and a live storytelling event. Tickets may be purchased at http://allyallblog.com/tickets Thanks to everyone who's already gotten tickets - y'all are the real MVPs.
    New, Weekly Stuffed & Busted E-Newsletter
    Our food and drink podcast, Stuffed & Busted, has a new, weekly e-newsletter where All Y'all co-host Chris Jay publishes wild rants on topics like snow cones, farmers' markets, food events, and more. Read the first two editions or sign up to receive future e-newsletters: http://tinyletter.com/stuffedandbusted
    Thank you, Marilynn's Place and Maccentric
    All Y'all live storytelling events wouldn't be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor, Marilynn's Place, and our podcast sponsor, Maccentric. Please support these incredible local businesses the next time you need your Mac repaired or your belly filled with well-seasoned red beans.
    30 min
  • Episode 65: Momma and Daddy: Michael Chisum, "Heavenly Father"

    Stop me if you've heard this one before: A young, gay man comes of age in the Deep South, where he is the son of a pastor. If you're expecting this story to end in tears, you may be right - but they may be tears of joy. Michael Chisum's ode to the love of two fathers was a message that we very much needed to hear in this time of bigotry paraded as faith.

    "God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him."

    -1 John 4:16 

    All Y'all Live: Wildcard 2 on Friday, July 26

    Tickets are now available for the next All Y'all live storytelling event, Wildcard 2, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at RSVP. At Wildcard events, storytellers names are drawn from a hat - anyone who's drawn has to either tell a short, true story (10 minutes or less) or nominate a friend to tell a story in their place. Tickets are $15 each. There'll be a cash bar and musical interludes by Nate Treme.

    These events are an absolute blast, and can often feel like a combination of a house party and a live storytelling event. Tickets may be purchased at http://allyallblog.com/tickets Thanks to everyone who's already gotten tickets - y'all are the real MVPs.

    New, Weekly Stuffed & Busted E-Newsletter

    Our food and drink podcast, Stuffed & Busted, has a new, weekly e-newsletter where All Y'all co-host Chris Jay publishes wild rants on topics like snow cones, farmers' markets, food events, and more. Read the first two editions or sign up to receive future e-newsletters: http://tinyletter.com/stuffedandbusted

    Thank you, Marilynn's Place and Maccentric

    All Y'all live storytelling events wouldn't be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor, Marilynn's Place, and our podcast sponsor, Maccentric. Please support these incredible local businesses the next time you need your Mac repaired or your belly filled with well-seasoned red beans.

    Sponsored By:

    30 min
  • I Just Work Here: Pam Brown, "Day Off"
    So, let's say it's your day off. You get some friends together, make some plans, and head out for a day filled with anything - anything - but work. You know what comes next, right? Your services are required. Duty calls. Do you answer?
    When retired DEA agent Pam Brown took the stage at All Y'all Live: I Just Work Here in April 2017, she reflected on an unusual ethical conflict at the office ("the office," in this case, being a beachfront bar in Cocaine Cowboys-era Miami). It's a story about grey areas, moral ambiguities, and "doing the right thing for the wrong reason."
    Live storytelling just 2 weeks away
    All Y’all Live: Wildcard 2 will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26 at RSVP (formerly Maurice’s Bar) in Shreveport. Purchase tickets: http://allyallblog.com/tickets During Wildcard events, any audience member may be called onstage to tell the best true story that they know – it’s 50% live storytelling event, 50% party. There’ll be a cash bar, live musical interludes, and more. Seating is limited; grab your tickets today.
    Please Support Our Sponsors
    We have wonderful sponsors in Marilynn’s Place and Maccentric. Please help us thank them for their patronage by doing business with them whenever you need someone to feed you a po’ boy or fix your Apple products.
    26 min
  • Episode 64: I Just Work Here: Pam Brown, "Day Off"

    So, let's say it's your day off. You get some friends together, make some plans, and head out for a day filled with anything - anything - but work. You know what comes next, right? Your services are required. Duty calls. Do you answer?

    When retired DEA agent Pam Brown took the stage at All Y'all Live: I Just Work Here in April 2017, she reflected on an unusual ethical conflict at the office ("the office," in this case, being a beachfront bar in Cocaine Cowboys-era Miami). It's a story about grey areas, moral ambiguities, and "doing the right thing for the wrong reason."

    Live storytelling just 2 weeks away

    All Y’all Live: Wildcard 2 will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26 at RSVP (formerly Maurice’s Bar) in Shreveport. Purchase tickets: http://allyallblog.com/tickets During Wildcard events, any audience member may be called onstage to tell the best true story that they know – it’s 50% live storytelling event, 50% party. There’ll be a cash bar, live musical interludes, and more. Seating is limited; grab your tickets today.

    Please Support Our Sponsors

    We have wonderful sponsors in Marilynn’s Place and Maccentric. Please help us thank them for their patronage by doing business with them whenever you need someone to feed you a po’ boy or fix your Apple products.

    Sponsored By:

    26 min
  • Brush With Fame: Bonne Summers, "Dinner With The Duke"
    If you were asked to conjure up the most American meal possible, you might dream up a Thanksgiving Dinner shared with silver screen cowboy John Wayne. Storyteller Bonne Summers actually shared a Thanksgiving with Wayne, during an idyllic American holiday that she recounted live onstage at our June 2015 live event, "Brush With Fame."
    Live Events and New Stuffed & Busted
    All Y’all Live: Wildcard 2 will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26 at RSVP (2609 Youree Drive) in Shreveport. Purchase tickets: http://allyallblog.com/tickets. During Wildcard events, any audience member may be called onstage to tell the best true story that they know or nominate someone else to do so – it’s 50% live storytelling event, 50% party. There’ll be a cash bar, live musical interludes from Nate Treme, and more. Seating is limited; grab your tickets today.
    Stuffed & Busted, our food and drink-themed podcast, is doing a lot of fun stuff lately. We just released a short documentary film about Kon Tiki, a Polynesian restaurant and lounge that operated in Shreveport from 1970 to 2008, and we're in the process of launching a weekly e-newsletter called Small Bites. Sign up for the newsletter: http://tinyletter.com/stuffedandbusted Watch our new short film, Kon Tiki Nation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUQ9G-m6IU
    Please Support Our Sponsors
    We have wonderful sponsors in Marilynn’s Place and Maccentric. Please help us thank them for their patronage by doing business with them whenever you need someone to feed you a po’ boy or fix your Apple products.
    Like All Y’all on Facebook: http://fb.com/allyallblog
    Follow All Y’all on Twitter: http://twitter.com/allyallpodcast
    17 min

About All Y'all Podcast

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All Y'all is a live storytelling event and podcast featuring stories from the Deep South. All Y'all is produced by Sara Hebert and Chris Jay from their home in Shreveport, La., with technical…