Story Worthy

Story Worthy

By Christine BlackburnComedyComedy Interviews
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Story Worthy episodes

  • Killing Bueford with Comedian Wayne Federman
    Comic/Actor Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Legally Blonde, The 40 Year Old Virgin) talks about how he had to give up his ventriloquist career by killing his doll Bueford. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    54 min
  • Shotgun Story Worthy LIVE! with Comedian Jimmy Dore

    Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL! 

    Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. 

    Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you please give Story Worthy 5 stars and a good review on Apple Podcasts?  https://bit.ly/3Qk5UeL It always helps, thank you! 

    And join the mailing list! https://www.storyworthypodcast.com/

    Follow Christine’s new show, My Life In 3 Songs. Christine talks to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them, then they listen to the song. Listen exclusively on Spotify-https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X

    Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs and at the website https://www.mylifein3songs.com/

    PLUS! Watch Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show! Comedians spin a wheel and tell TRUE 1-3 minute stories on the topic they land. You can watch episodes from the pandemic and from summer 2023 right now on YouTube- https://bit.ly/39OoTdw

    Story Smash website-  https://www.storysmashshow.com

    And here's Christine  everywhere- https://linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn

    THANK YOU!

    1 hr 9 min
  • Shotgun Story Worthy LIVE!

    Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong, judge 15 storytellers as they play “SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE!” The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot...(insert Shotgun Sound here!) Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL!

    1 hr 7 min
  • Shotgun Story Worthy LIVE! with Comedian Jimmy Dore
    Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Working On A Cruise Ship with Writer Kevin McGeehan

    Kevin McGeehan, Second-City, was working on a cruise ship when it was hit by a rogue wave. And that's actually, not the worst thing that happened. Plus, there's lots of talk of Second City. Get on board folks and enjoy this weeks Story Worthy! 

    Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. 

    Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you please give Story Worthy 5 stars and a good review on Apple Podcasts?  https://bit.ly/3Qk5UeL It always helps, thank you! 

    And join the mailing list! https://www.storyworthypodcast.com/

    Follow Christine’s new show, My Life In 3 Songs. Christine talks to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them, then they listen to the song. Listen exclusively on Spotify-https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X

    Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs and at the website https://www.mylifein3songs.com/

    PLUS! Watch Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show! Comedians spin a wheel and tell TRUE 1-3 minute stories on the topic they land. You can watch episodes from the pandemic and from summer 2023 right now on YouTube- https://bit.ly/39OoTdw

    Story Smash website-  https://www.storysmashshow.com

    And here's Christine  everywhere- https://linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn

    THANK YOU!

    40 min
  • Cruise Ship

    Kevin McGeehan, Second-City guy, was working on a “CRUISE SHIP” when it was hit by a rogue wave. And that’s actually, not the worst thing that happened. Plus, there’s lots of talk of Second City. Get ‘on board’ folks and enjoy this weeks Story Worthy!

    38 min
  • Cruise Ship with Writer Kevin McGeehan
    Kevin McGeehan, Second-City, was working on a cruise ship when it was hit by a rogue wave. And that's actually, not the worst thing that happened. Plus, there's lots of talk of Second City. Get on board folks and enjoy this weeks Story Worthy! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    38 min
  • Mental Illness with Writer Asterios Kokkinos

    Asterios Kokkinos, writer and performer, knows a little about mental illness... he used to shout randomly at people in the street calling them Bitch Face. And Hannes schools us all about mental illness, with a story about his own family. 

    Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. 

    Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you please give Story Worthy 5 stars and a good review on Apple Podcasts?  https://bit.ly/3Qk5UeL It always helps, thank you! 

    And join the mailing list! https://www.storyworthypodcast.com/

    Follow Christine’s new show, My Life In 3 Songs. Christine talks to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them, then they listen to the song. Listen exclusively on Spotify-https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X

    Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs and at the website https://www.mylifein3songs.com/

    PLUS! Watch Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show! Comedians spin a wheel and tell TRUE 1-3 minute stories on the topic they land. You can watch episodes from the pandemic and from summer 2023 right now on YouTube- https://bit.ly/39OoTdw

    Story Smash website-  https://www.storysmashshow.com

    And here's Christine  everywhere- https://linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn

    THANK YOU!

    55 min
  • Mental Illness

    Asterios Kokkinos, writer and performer, knows a little about “MENTAL ILLNESS," he used to shout randomly at people in the street calling them Bitch Face. And Hannes schools us all about “MENTAL ILLNESS” with a story about his own family. 

    53 min
  • Mental Illness with Writer Asterios Kokkinos
    Asterios Kokkinos, writer and performer, knows a little about mental illness... he used to shout randomly at people in the street calling them Bitch Face. And Hannes schools us all about mental illness, with a story about his own family. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    53 min

About Story Worthy

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Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 16 years of podcasting in July 2026 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life In 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify.

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