Strangerville

This time in Stranger, a man explains how a very strange wedding photo came to be. Also, Meg and Eli talk way too much about TV.

Story

Wedding Photo, by Anthony Bussio

Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_31_Wedding_Photo_3.mp3

This time in Strangerville, would you rather have someone tell you you’re living up to potential or that you’re not living up your potential? Also, a 12-year-old boy makes a terrible and brave mistake.

Story

Election Night, by Eli McCann (music by bensound.com)

Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_30_Election_Night_3.mp3

This time in Strangerville, two women tell one story about a most uncomfortable breakup.

Story:

1. Trunk in Love, by Carson Walter and Lauren Mortensen

Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_28_Trunk_in_Love_3.mp3

This time in Strangerville, Meg Morley Walter shares a tragic story about a young puppy. Also, Disneyland corndogs.

Story:

Max, by Meg Morley Walter, music by Colin Hatch (originally produced by Derrick Clements for The Porch)

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_27_Max_2.mp3

This time in Strangerville, Meg hangs out with Mitt Romney, Eli makes a huge mistake in San Francisco, the Utah Opera/Utah Symphony drops by to remind us that all theaters are haunted, and an opera singer survives two double-lung transplants.

Segments:

1. The Ghost Light, by Jeff Counts (music: Prelude to Moby-Dick by Jake Heggie) (Starts at 12:11)

2. The Encore, by Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick (music provided by bensound.com) (Starts at 20:45)

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_26_Encore_2.mp3

This time in Strangerville, Eli confronts Meg about her offensive comments regarding their relationship and a woman tells the story of the worst date. Like, ever.

Story: “Pressure on the Barrel” by Christy (music by bensound.com)

Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_25_Pressure_on_the_Barrel_3.mp3

This time in Strangerville we kick off our new format for 2018 and bring you our first story for the year. In this episode, Meg and Eli clear the air on the “Thanksgiving pecan incident,” a woman has a scare while babysitting a boy with special needs, and, of course, some TV is discussed.

Story: “Sliced Bras” by Megan

Production by Meg Walter and Eli McCann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_24_Sliced_Bras.mp3

This time in Strangerville we find out what other people’s bad dates look like so we can feel better about our own. A woman is confronted by an unexpected guest at dinner. A blind date goes wrong when a man overestimates his love for Slim Jims. A guy breaks all four of a woman’s low-bar rules. A canoe trip leads to unwanted advances. And a text message goes to the wrong person. Don’t miss these and many other stories from the Strangerville hive mind in this cringe-worthy episode.

Intro by Adrianne Jones

Segment:

1. Four Rules by The Suzzzz and music by Bensound.com

Hosted by Meg Morley Walter and Eli McCann and story contributions from many of you.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_23_The_World_of_Dates_3.mp3

This time in Strangerville, babysitters share their worst nightmares. An aunt and a niece recount a series of unfortunate events on bath night. A teenage girl has to call in law enforcement to help scare a problem child. And a young mom learns what it’s like to manage an army of neighborhood toddlers. Stay tuned, and enjoy a quick dip into the babysitter’s club with us.

Intro: Amy Rose

1. Water Tsunami, by Krishelle and Emrie
2. Cuffed, by The Suzzzzz
3. Poison Control, by Rachel Miller

Some music from this episode provided by Ben Sound. Production assistance by Jolyn Metro. Produced by Meg Walter and Eli McCann. Contributions by Ivy Walter.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_22_The_World_of_Babysitting_2.mp3

This time in Strangerville, four stories about exaggerated fear. College kids cause a stir in their small town. A child remembers a gas station encounter much more colorfully than his father. A bunch of 80s and 90s kids discuss a traumatizing episode of a popular children’s show. And a woman reflects on her trick-or-treating past. Stay tuned, and watch some people get irrationally scared in this special Halloween episode.

Intro: by Eli McCann

Segments:

1. Murder on Main (9:19), by Grandpa Boyd and Meg Morley Walter

2. The Stabbing (14:53), by Ben and Mike Miller

3. Refrigerator Death (25:52), by Eli McCann, contributions by Jennifer Friess, DeAnne Hale, and several others

4. Trick or Treat (50:50), by Meg Morley Walter

Production Assistance by Derrick Clements and Jolyn Metro

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_21_The_World_of_Spooks_4.mp3