The Houlihan Narratives

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The Houlihan Narratives episodes

April 03, 2023 Ari Kamil: On My Own Terms
Ari Kamil is active in the Lander community…
…and that’s an understatement! They’ve given their time and efforts to local organizations like Lander Performing Arts, Sinks Canyon Summer Camp, WyoJazz, Wind River Pride, and more. Ari brings a creative and positive energy to everything they do, uplifting our community in the process.
They told this story at our event held on June 24, 2022 at the Lander Public Library in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Coming Home” and the event was hosted in partnership with Wind River Pride.
See photos and learn more about Ari at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
21 min
March 27, 2023 Justin Fielding: Diving In
Justin Fielding bravely put his name in a hat…
…and ended up sharing a story! At each of our events, we invite anyone from the audience who is interested in telling a story to drop their name in a hat. We choose a name at random during intermission, and then they’re up! Justin’s name was pulled and lucky for us, he really rose to the occasion.
He told this story at our event held on January 31, 2019 at the Lander Library in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Whiskey Is For Drinking, Water for Fighting Over”.
See photos and learn more about Justin at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
13 min
March 20, 2023 Willy Ratz: Casually Finding Myself
Willy Ratz is one of a kind…
…who can do it all. He’s got a foot in science, he’s an excellent cook, and quite the photographer. He can fix your bike, tell the best jokes, and make a mean chocolate cake.
He told this story at our very first Houlihan Narratives event, held on November 4, 2017 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Time Out”.
See photos and learn more about Willy at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
14 min
March 13, 2023 Annalissa Purdum: Reset My Heart
Annalissa Purdum is a true Lander local…
…and when folks talk about the magic of the Lander community, they’re talking about people like her.
She told this story at our event held on July 27, 2018 at the Museum of the American West in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Love Is…”.
See photos and learn more about Annalissa at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
14 min
March 06, 2023 Ty Mack: I Call It ”Half Dome”
Ty Mack has spent decades in the Teton Valley…
…enjoying the activities that both its rock and snow have to offer.
He told this story at our tribute to Todd Skinner event, held on July 25, 2019 at the Museum of the American West in Lander, Wyoming.
See photos and learn more about Ty at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
14 min
March 06, 2023 Jess Johnson: The Shadow that Walks Behind Us is Four-Legged
Jess Johnson grew up ranching in the West…
…which instilled a wanderlust for wide expanses of public land and a deep appreciation for the wildlife that inhabit it.
She told this story at our event on November 4, 2017 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming, with the theme of “Time Out”.
See photos and learn more about Jess at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
16 min
March 06, 2023 Ellen Bechtel: In A Minute
Ellen Bechtel is a force, making big things happen…
...as a mom, wife, climber, coach, and community builder.
She told this story at our event held on January 6, 2018 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming, with a theme of "Any Minute".
See photos and learn more about Ellen at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
17 min
February 21, 2023 The Story of The Houlihan
Stories gain their power by being told. And heard.
We often hear ourselves in the stories of others. And while Lander is our town, it's also every town. You're going to hear yourself, your neighbors, and your friends in these stories.
Each of our story-telling events is tied to a theme and invites community members to present their stories in front of a live audience.
We’ll be sharing some of those stories here.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.
The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com
4 min

About The Houlihan Narratives

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We began as a live story-telling event held in the small mountain town of Lander, Wyoming. The stories are true as told by the speakers, their vulnerability offered in exchange for the respectful listening ears of the community.