Strangerville

This time in Strangerville, the recording from our third Strangerville Live show. A puppy teaches a man in his underwear the meaning of irony. A teenager learns about consequences the hard way. A young woman accidentally becomes a kindergarten teacher. A little girl begins a long life of suffering from a chronic condition. And a writer bullies a giant corporation via Twitter. Stay tuned and enjoy some candy from Strangers.

Hosts: Meg Walter & Eli McCann

Intro: Hotdogs, by Eli McCann

Stories:

1. Sconecutter, by Michael Scott Henriksen

2. Kindergarten, by Jolyn Metro

3. A Permanent Swear, by Lauren Bade

4. Maytag, by Heather B. Armstrong

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_20_Strangerville_Live_3_Final.mp3

This time in Strangerville we explore stories about crime and punishment and how those two things don’t always align. A mother mostly fails in her efforts to teach her six-year-old that stealing is wrong. A little boy’s parents take things a little too far as they try to teach him a lesson. A drug-dealing teenager’s luck runs out. And a man becomes a detective in search for his stolen bike. Please join us in the land where Strangers really do have the best candy.

Intro: By Eli McCann

Hosted by Meg Walter and Eli McCann

Segments:

1. Bread and Water, by Brad Morley

2. Pencil Pornographer, by Rob Anderson

3. Bike Thief, by Shawn Hammond

Some music provided by Jared Bird and production assistance by Jolyn Metro.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_19_The_World_of_Crime_and_Punishment_2.mp3

This week, Eli and Jolyn (badly) play their favorite game: What The Hell Happened.

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

This time in Strangerville we explore stories from people (including many of you!) who have survived a nearly insurmountable amount of embarrassment. A young woman experiences the unthinkable during a college class presentation. A tanning bed mishap invokes a panicked response that only makes things worse. A newlywed has an uncomfortable encounter with his mother-in-law. And a grandmother unwittingly puts on a show for an entire restaurant full of people. Laugh and cringe with us and feel a little better about your own badges of honor.

Intro: Meg Walter

Segments:

1. Marshal Law by Lauren

2. Like Unsticking Something From A Pan story and music by David Peterson

3. Scarred For Life by Dianne Young, Dana Simmons Geddes, & Jamie Young Clark

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_18_The_World_of_Embarrassment_5.mp3

This week, a story from Eli about hot yoga.

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

This time in Strangerville, we explore a unique subset of mother/son relationships. What do these relationships look like through the lens of an uncommon limitation? A man apologizes for his mom failing to respond to friendly greetings. A heartbroken mother recounts the most impactful years of her life. And a young woman navigates a complex relationship with a very special five-year-old.

Intro: We’re Still The Same People by Matt Broome

Segments:

1. Not Always What You Want story by La Donna Keaton, music by Jared Bird

2. Christopher by Jeanine Spano

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_17_The_World_of_a_Special_Need.mp3

This time in Strangerville, four storytellers take the stage at our second live show. A mother of four takes a dramatic journey to complete her family. A woman falls in love twice. A boy wreaks havoc on his neighborhood. And a six-year-old lands in hot water on the playground.

Production by, Eli McCann, Jolyn Metro, and Meg Walter

1. Somebody Catch the Baby by Rachelle Young Pearson (starts at 5:55)

2. Love Letter by Sara Staheli Hanks (starts at 23:55)

3. Trundle Bed by Craig Hanks (starts at 42:30)

4. Simon Peabody by Eli McCann (starts at 58:52)

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_16_The_World_of_Strangerville_Live_II.mp3

This time in Strangerville, we learn how viewing a complex story through only one perspective can paint a very inadequate picture. The makers of Eli proudly present:

Segment:

1. Life on Paper by Gmac, Bob McCann, Cathie McCann, Glenn Hinkle, and Eli McCann

Music by Jared Bird

Production assistance by Jolyn Metro and Meg Walter

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_15_The_World_of_Perspective.mp3

Eli tells a story live on The Porch about an elderly woman who needed some help.

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

Eli and Jolyn perform a dramatic reading of an email prank on a pretentious book club.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Book_Club_Emails_1.mp3