The Stoop Storytelling Series

"Everyone has a story. What's yours?" The Stoop features "ordinary" people telling the extraordinary true tales of their lives in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast.

In Sickness and Health 07/25/2022

In Sickness and Health This week on the podcast two tales of romance sidelined by sickness — in the short term and long. Music credit: "lost love letters," by Fog Lake /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23843402

Porn and Cults 07/11/2022

Porn and Cults This week on the podcast, two tales from two fine young people about their wholesome pursuit of good, clean fun. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23700818

Summer Camp Love 06/27/2022

Summer Camp Love This week on the podcast, three tales about getting some at summer camp. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23545337

Summer Camp Craziness 06/13/2022

Summer Camp Craziness This week on the podcast, three stories about hijinx away from home. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23373506

Love on Campus 05/30/2022

Love on Campus This week on the podcast two stories about love in college, featuring avocado oil and green eggs and Graham. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23265359

I’ll Show You 05/16/2022

I’ll Show You This week on the podcast, two tales of super successful people fueled by a desire to prove the haters wrong. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/23110883

Lost Loves 05/02/2022

Lost Loves This week on the podcast, two stories about love cut short by twists of fate. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22968242

It Wasn’t ALL Bad 04/18/2022

It Wasn’t ALL Bad This week on the podcast, stories from two women who discovered something wonderful during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22818599

A Date to Remember 04/04/2022

A Date to Remember This week on the podcast two lovely ladies who have dating adventures they can’t forget (unfortunately). /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22667909

Scouting Shenanigans 03/21/2022

Scouting Shenanigans This week on the podcast, three stories about what really happens on those scouting trips… Hint: It’s not just s'mores! /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22498319

Didn’t See That Coming 03/07/2022

Didn’t See That Coming This week on the podcast, two stories of folks dazed and confused by an unexpected turn of events. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22358543

Communion 02/21/2022

Communion This week on the podcast, two stories about connecting with the souls of the departed. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22190660

Detours 02/07/2022

Detours This week on the podcast, two stories of women whose careers take surprising turns. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/22043651

Girls Gone Wild 01/24/2022

Girls Gone Wild This week on the podcast, Stoop hosts Laura and Jess share stories of adventurous nights from their past. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/21869297

Oh Holy Night 12/20/2021

Oh Holy Night This week on the podcast, two stories about the spirit of the season. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/21538889

Festive Family Fun 12/06/2021

Festive Family Fun This week on the podcast three tales of families getting a little — or a lot — crazy during Christmas. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/21376226

Oy Christmas Tree 11/22/2021

Oy Christmas Tree This week on the podcast two tales of trees, ornaments, and the Jews who love them. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/21238691

Modern Families 11/08/2021

Modern Families This week on the podcast, two tales of women creating families they never expected. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/21079604

Trick or Treat — with emphasis on the trick! 10/26/2021

Trick or Treat — with emphasis on the trick! This week on the podcast, Trick or Treat — three tales of tricking and being tricked. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20951015

Best of The Stoop: Conjuring 10/11/2021

Best of The Stoop: Conjuring This week on the podcast, we wrap up our Best of The Stoop series with two women sharing true, personal tales about being visited by spirits. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20770523

Hell-raisers 09/27/2021

Hell-raisers This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you two true, personal tales from people who’ve devoted their lives to fighting for what they believe despite the cost. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20603498

Best of The Stoop: Rock 'n' Roll 09/13/2021

Best of The Stoop: Rock 'n' Roll This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about rock n’ roll — including one that involves quilting! /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20450786

Best of The Stoop: First Times 08/30/2021

Best of The Stoop: First Times This week on the podcast, we continue our Best of The Stoop series. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about unforgettable first times. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20299988

Best of The Stoop: Visions and Hallucinations 08/16/2021

Best of The Stoop: Visions and Hallucinations This week on the podcast, we kick off a series called Best of The Stoop. As we head into our 15th year — and prepare to return to live shows — we’re revisiting some of our favorite stories. This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about experiences that seemed real at the time... and hell, maybe they were. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/20151959

Re-Emergence 08/02/2021

Re-Emergence This week on the podcast, two tales about finding your way back after a journey full of twists and turns. These stories were part of an outdoor show held on the lovely grounds of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore. Special thanks to The Ivy and Mend Acupuncture for sponsoring the show. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19995362

You Did What? 07/19/2021

You Did What? This week on the podcast, we bring you two tales by people who make a very different move than anyone expects — including themselves. These stories were part of an outdoor show held on the lovely grounds of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore. Special thanks to The Ivy and Mend Acupuncture for sponsoring the show. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19849823

Showdown 07/05/2021

Showdown This week on the podcast, two stories about women facing down formidable opponents. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19702151

Young and Not Carefree 06/21/2021

Young and Not Carefree This week on the podcast, two stories about young men struggling to find stability. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19375487

Secret Lives of Teachers 06/07/2021

Secret Lives of Teachers This week on the podcast, in honor of the end of this surreal school year, two tales from educators that offer a look at the offstage drama of teaching. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19375385

Ship Shape 05/24/2021

Ship Shape This week on the podcast, two stories about people acting quickly and decisively to keep their mission afloat. /episode/index/show/stoopstorytelling/id/19211513

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