Strangerville

This time in Strangerville, enjoy the audio from our live February 2017 storytelling event in Salt Lake City. A hypochondriac faces a very real problem, a dramatic teenager is stripped from her home, a child’s exaggerations land her in the spotlight of the Humane Society, and an international gift exchange mishap lands a man in hot water.

Produced by: Joly Metro, Meg Walter, and Eli McCann

Original music by: Jared Bird

Segments:

1. Hypochondria by Meg Walter

2. Nah, I’m Good by Jolyn Metro

3. Good Vibes original song by Jared Bird

4. The Rabbit Poem by Whitney Call

5. Gift Exchange by Eli McCann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_14_The_World_of_Strangerville_Live.mp3

Some clips of Jolyn teaching her kindergarten class.

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

This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about people who have changed their lives by making courageous decisions for themselves. Individuals across the country give up all their possessions to turn art into garbage in the desert. A woman in her 80s talks her children into letting her put herself into a home. A struggling artist lands a couple of very exciting jobs writing for popular television shows. And a 23-year-old woman makes the heartbreaking decision to end a short-lived marriage. Join us, and let this packed episode of Strangerville inspire you to seize the day.

Intro: East Jesus, by Eli McCann and a desert wanderer

Segments:

1. Assisted Living by GMac

2. A Twitter Message by Bridger Winegar

3. Divorce is Not a Failure by Jenny Rollins

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_13_The_World_of_Courage.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Jolyn and Eli pitch some ideas for their upcoming debut on Shark Tank.

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

This week, Eli plays some recordings of his favorite prank calls on Jolyn.

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

This time in Strangerville we celebrate Strangerville’s first birthday by taking a walk down memory lane, playing never-before-heard clips from you favorite stories, and providing some updates from Strangerville’s most memorable storytellers. Join us for this packed episode of nostalgia and celebrate a momentous anniversary with your favorite (and hottest) Strangerville residents.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_12_The_World_of_Review_2.mp3

This week, we share some fanmail, and introduce Strangerville Live.

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

This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about awkward and complicated encounters and relationships with parents and guardians. A first-time mom suffers wrath after destroying Christmas magic. A father surprises his six children with an unexpected gift. A young boy brings a present home to his mother who must feign excitement. A teenage girl at a new school receives an unwelcome visitor to her math class. And the daughter of a fringe politician must find a way to make peace during a volatile year.

Intro: Brianne Fallis; Jolyn Metro

Segments:

1. Popcorn Shrimp by Sam Allen and D’On Allen

2. Did You Make Your Bed? by Rachelle Pearson

3. Politimom by Jen Robinson

http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_11_The_World_Guardians_3.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli and Jolyn read some of Yahoo! Answers most important questions.

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

This week on Strangerville Shorts, please enjoy a story Eli told live at The Porch in 2013 for The Porch’s special Christmas-themed show.

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