Spokespeople

An unplanned lesbian pregnancy and a romantic getaway to Mormon country? Our storyteller ponders the nature of truly "Perfect Timing" in our show at the Actual Cafe in March 2013.

"For the first six months, do nothing." That was the advice that Quintin Mecke got as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa in the early 1990s. This is the story of his not heeding that advice.

Please be advised that this story recognizes the existence of sex and vaginal yeast infections. Friends, if you want to stop your yeast infections, cut out sugar, chocolate, caffeine, and bread. Or don’t, and you too may find yourself up late one night...

Can the oversharer be a boon to society? Can we do more worldly good by sharing all the weird things that we (and our bodies) do? Can shame be erased by a bit more info than you wanted to hear? Well, according to this storyteller - and the internet - the answer is a resounding, Yes! This story was featured in our January 2013 show, Too Much Information.

Two twentysomethings drive south from Chicago trying to escape bad weather in the mountains only to face bad weather karma in a Motel 6 parking lot. Sure, they may leave the light on for you, but where are the snow plows? Life lessons are shared and salient inclement-weather-related questions are answered in this story from our February 2013 show, Close Call.

Warning: this story contains explicit content. Good listener, this story features a very likable character coming of age with the help of some khaki pants and huggable teddy friend. Told by the affable Sam H., this story was featured in our January 2013 show, Too Much Information.

If you only have one CD - a Cake CD - and it falls to the opposite side of the car, what is the appropriate response at 75 mph? Our storyteller shares his take as well as weighs the pros and cons of hitting on your EMT in this story from our February 2013 show, Close Call.

True or false: Balsamic vinegar, sugar cubes, and frozen veggies are appropriate treatments for a 2nd degree burn. Not sure? You’ll have to listen to the story to find out!

Lessons learned from this backpacking adventure: 1. know your medical history, 2. carry a cellphone with you absolutely everywhere, and 3. no name escargot isn’t so awesome drenched in hot sauce - unless you’re a wolf.

What they say about alligators is true: they do live in New York, but they’re more likely to be found in South Bronx apartments than under sewer grates ... as far as we know!