Hoot & Holler Radio

Two heartfelt stories from the Grandin Theater: Bil Bond remembers his larger-than-life Southern mother with humor and grief, celebrating the grit and love that shaped him. Kyle Wright recounts his nail-biting experience on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

The episode pairs warm tribute and tense game-show nostalgia, followed by candid backstage interviews about storytelling, family, and life after the stage.

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Katie Elmore shares a tender story of grief, a psychic’s prediction, and the surprising arrival of two Siberian kittens—one named Robbie—that helps her find hope after multiple losses. Later, Jill Thompson recounts a harrowing van accident in Canada where her team’s quick thinking and teamwork saved lives, giving her a second chance and a renewed belief in luck and human connection.

On this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Marilyn Moriarty recounts a funny and bewildering encounter with glowing orbs in her bedroom, and later explores explanations from ancestors to eye floaters and ball lightning.

Stephanie Martin takes listeners to a Las Vegas bowling tournament packed with colorful characters, a surprising blackjack win, and a $20,000 prize as she navigates the chaos and charm of Old Vegas.

Two storytellers take the Grandin stage: Heather O'Bryan recounts finding punk rock and defying the strict rules of a fundamentalist college, and Joe Stanley remembers a frugal, unforgettable cross-country bus trip with his stern grandmother. Interviews follow each story, reflecting on family, faith, and how those experiences shaped their lives.

Two moving stories from Hoot and Holler Radio: 13-year-old Maddie McKee recounts how a last-minute plan to attend a Metallica concert kept her parents out of harm’s way when a truck smashed into their living room, and Lon Wagner reflects on how bluegrass music built a bridge to his father and helped preserve their connection through illness.

Told onstage and followed by studio conversations, these personal tales explore fate, healing, and the enduring power of music to unite families.

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Katie Brooks shares her poetic journey of reviving the Eye planetarium—melding art, science and storytelling around a moth-inspired poem—and reflects on rebuilding community through immersive experiences.

Adam Daniel recounts his feral childhood and a tense, transformative encounter with a black bear, drawing lessons about our connection to nature, courage, and the delicate webs that bind all life.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two onstage stories at the Grandin Theater: Patrick Harrington shares how a robbery that took his Brooks Brothers suits led him to embrace business casual and a new sense of freedom, while Craig Dennis recounts a teenage counterfeit scheme using photocopied bills that spiraled into legal trouble.

The episode also features studio interviews with Patrick and Craig reflecting on their performances, the personal aftermath, and how those moments shaped their lives.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two powerful true stories: Katie Elmore’s tale of grief, a psychic’s prediction, and two orange kittens who felt like a sign from the other side; and Jill Thompson’s harrowing account of a van plunging into a lake, the fight to survive underwater, and the bonds that saved her life.

Two storytellers take the Grandin stage: Anastasia Giffin hilariously traces her Greek roots and Joe Mylan Jr. recounts his leap to become a writer in Seoul. Host Lee Hunsaker sits down with the tellers for candid post-show interviews about identity, craft, and the messy, beautiful work of telling your story.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two intimate stories of grief, signs, and unexpected grace. Lindsay McKinnon recounts losing her two sons, a psychic prophecy that brought healing and serendipity.

Writer Matthew Vollmer explores his mother’s decline into dementia and the mysterious lights that appeared near the family home. Through strange phenomena, a shaman’s reading, and his father’s changing life, Matthew finds new ways to see his mother and move forward.

Both storytellers join Lee for follow-up conversations about life after their performances and how storytelling helped them heal.