Vicki Abelson, producer of “Women Who Write,” learned about stand-up comedy “THE HARD WAY” after she agreed to perform 20 minutes, when she only had 10.  And Hannes talks the fine points about the art of stand-up.

Vicki Abelson, producer of “Women Who Write,” learned about stand-up comedy “THE HARD WAY” after she agreed to perform 20 minutes, when she only had 10. And Hannes talks the fine points about the art of stand-up.

Vicki Abelson, producer of “Women Who Write,” learned about stand-up comedy “THE HARD WAY” after she agreed to perform 20 minutes, when she only had 10. &nbsp;And Hannes talks the fine points about the art of stand-up.&nbsp;

The Hard Way

Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 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. 
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!

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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 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 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. 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!

Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 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. 
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? &nbsp;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-&nbsp;https://bit.ly/39OoTdw
Story Smash website-  https://www.storysmashshow.com
And here's Christine  everywhere-&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn
THANK YOU!

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