BACKFENCE Unhinged

EPISODE 16: Meg Ferrill

Storyteller, comedian, and writer Meg Ferrill is gonna light you up, make you laugh and feel some feels, backed by her considerable chops on The Moth, Mortified, and Amateur night at The Apollo. As a rural dwelling 19 year-old fueled by a freshly discovered love for the ladies, Meg muscles her way through a considerable fear of flying to get herself to the mecca that is the celebrated baby dyke weekend in P-town. 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 15: LAUREN WEEDMAN

This week's story comes from solo performer, actor (Hacks, Abbott Elementary, Sirens) and writer Lauren Weedman. She joined us from her apartment in Santa Monica, CA.

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 15: Beth Lisick

This week's story comes from writer and actor Beth Lisick. She joined us from her home booth in the Hudson Valley. Originally from the Bay Area, she flies back several times a year to co-host and co-produce the longtime incredible storytelling series, Porchlight. 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 13: Arthur Bradford

In his early 20’s and in search of  solace to write, documentary filmmaker Arthur Bradford moves into a rural cabin in the woods. Where he befriends squirrels and, whilst pretending to be a porcupine, plays an ill-fated outhouse prank on a visiting friend. Well, that took a turn!  Right? You’ll have to listen to find out more. 

Watch this super funny High School caper BACKFENCE Roulette story from Arthur! 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 12: Eden Dawn

While abroad in England and against her intuition, documentarian, writer, and Guinness Book of World Record holder, Eden Dawn, is cajoled into traveling to a haunted farmland… where nothing is as it seems. Like any good horror story she gets separated from her ‘friends’ — only to be cornered and taunted by demons. Yikes!! 

Watch this hilarious BACKFENCE Roulette story from Eden! 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 11: Ash Allen

How the heck did comedian, storyteller, and Southern gem Ash Allen’s romance-filled semester in Paris turn into a summer planning her own funeral… at just 21 years old? Find out how the matriarchy of her family teams up  and works to solve her mysterious illness. Spoiler alert: she lives to tell the tale and we couldn’t be more thankful for that. 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 10: Monica Choy

Artist and gardener Monica Choy tells hosts Andrew and Frayn the true story of how a High School summer internship at a medical lab got out of hand. Heads up for the squeamish! Mention of human skin being grown is made. This episode is especially for you Dr. Pimple Popper aficionados! 

For a palette cleanser watch Monica’s enchanting BACKFENCE Roulette story! 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE 09: Bri-Skye McKizzie

What happens when you call off a wedding then fly to Paris once venue deposit comes back and fattens your bank account? For our guest it means she turns on dating apps mid-flight.  Find out how that date turns out on today's episode with actor, academic, and burgeoning filmmaker, Bri-Skye McKizzie.

Watch Bri-Skye’s hilarious BACKFENCE Roulette story! 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible. 

EPISODE O8: Andrew Dickson

It’s a host-only episode! Co-host Andrew Dickson takes us on a ride with his story of the highs and blows of fulfilling a long anticipated dream… an all expenses paid trip to Europe to perform his solo show ‘AC Dickson Ebay Powerseller.’ Only to have the whole dream put in peril from the shocking taunts and threats from English hooligans –  threats that arrived in the form of posts in a dial up internet chat room. Remember those? Even if you don’t… tune in to find out what happens! 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

EPISODE O7: Grant Gosch

Writer, coach, and consultant Grant Gosch takes us on the strange and wild crash course that leads him to finding true love. But wait! It takes a left turn from there  into writing a romance novel and love letters… not just the romantic kind, letters for friends (which can and does get weird), strangers, and even beloved pets. 

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt —  finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.host/show description

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo designed by Tim May. 

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’.  And a big thank you to both Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.