Jerry McGovern of Peru, NY, used the theme of "skeletons in the closet" at The Howl Grand Slam to tell a story that shows a side of former President Richard Nixon not taught in the history books. Nixon was a Navy poker buddy of McGovern's father in WWII, played the piano at his sisters' wedding receptions and talked to him about baseball. Recorded at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY. June 3, 2017The Adirondack Center for Writing is co-sponsor of the Howl Story Slams.

Watch: Richard Nixon, family friend - Jerry McGovern at the Howl Grand Slam

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Ethan shares the story of his bootlegging family and Olivia tells us about the world of underground jelly wrestling.

I just found out my great grandparents were bootleggers

Ethan shares the story of going to extreme lengths to find his cat and Leslie tells us why Canadian border guards call her the Porcupine Lady.

Did I break the law trying to get my cat back?

David Wolf shares his story of rising in the military after he volunteered for Vietnam - and why he turned down a big opportunity. Ethan talks about how the war on terror was his entry point into punk music.

How 9/11 got me into punk rock

That noise in the woods might just be snow falling... but it could also be Bigfoot. Bob and Ethan share their stories about camping.

I don't want to get eaten by Bigfoot

Mary and Ethan both share stories this week about being visited by people who have died.

Watch: Richard Nixon, family friend - Jerry McGovern at the Howl Grand Slam

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