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The New Year's Eve Episode! In February!
02/01/2021
The New Year's Eve Episode! In February!
We were thrilled to be a part of the Diamond Club New Year's Eve Streamathon, a 24 hour streaming celebration for a good cause. In this live episode, Matt and I tried to encapsulate an entire year in one hour, which was fun AND impossible. Enjoy!
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Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
12/31/2020
Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
Three stories about family. Growing old, the greatest sack ever, and Grandma Pat, god bless her soul. Oh, and you get a lot of talk about the greatest movie of all time, Rudy.
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Work and Play
12/09/2016
Work and Play
Lots and lots of pudding, a strong content warning, and a story about life affirming top bunk choices. Matt Flanagan, Tim James, and Jess Charles share their tales of work and play. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Work and Play Storytellers: Matt Flanagan, Jess Charles, Tim James Part One: “Onions, Onions” by Matt Flanagan Part Two: “Tapioca Pudding Blues ” by Jess Charles Part Three: “Irish Mary” by Tim James Behind the story: Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by “” by “” feat. The Duke of Mook” by “” by If you really like artist go check out their web sites, their bandcamp page, etc. Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup:
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Lost Friends
10/04/2016
Lost Friends
New York City stories with Chris Himes and this guy who used to work at IBM, but quit in the 60’s and no one ever heard from him again. BUCKLE. UP. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Lost Friends Storytellers: Jennie Josephson, Norman Lawrence, & Chris Himes Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: ‘s “” “” Part One: Jennie Josephson “Pre-GPS Directions” Part Two: Norman Lawrence “Five Dollar Chicken” Part Three: Chris Himes “Tom” Behind the story: There actually is a story behind this one! I recorded this in New York last year, right before I turned 39. We were in a professional radio studio, using gorgeous microphones, and of course, I had the inputs up way to high, so it sounds crunchy. Then one of the storytellers, I’M NOT SAYING WHO, asked me not to publish this. Something about being embarrassed. So I didn’t. For like, a whole year. But then I ran out of stories. So you know, you tell it, eventually we’re gonna share it. Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup.
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In Front of Everyone
08/28/2016
In Front of Everyone
Austin Basis, Jessica Mewborne & Jennie Josephson tell stories about the time they were in front of everyone and maybe it didn’t turn out so well. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: In Front Of Everyone Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following song from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by Storytellers: Jennie Josephson, Jess Mewborne and Austin Basis Part One: ““Shooting Star” by Jennie Josephson Part Two: “Mom” by Jess Mewborne Part Three: “SIX YEARS OLD” by Austin Basis Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Richard Sparks, Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, MovieLeagueMike, Teresa Ozoa, Dawn Banks, Brian Foulds, Linda Thompson, BlitzKregar, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Chris Smith, Jeffrey Fetterman, Adam Eggert, David Phillips, Riff Riffles, Gabe Medina, David Johnson, Daniel Cronise, Mary Haynes, MTJ, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, James Thatcher, Fredrik Pettersen, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Cory, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Terry Cook, Mike Escutia, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Sunbun, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Louise, Anders Lund, John H Maloney, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks.
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The Battery Episode
06/16/2016
The Battery Episode
It’s the battery episode with Matt & Jennie. For what *that’s* worth. Show Notes: Form: A .5 – Just a little snippet to get you through the week. And us. Because we didn’t record a full episode, and that is just how life rolls. It’s the battery episode! Can you guess why? Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup:
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The Curveball
05/31/2016
The Curveball
Dickish dentists, Repot Depots and the love of the game. Erika Kaestle, Matt Flanagan and Igor Torgeson share stories of the curveballs thrown at them by life. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: The Curveball Storytellers: Igor Torgeson, Erika Kaestle & Matt Flanagan Part One: “The Repot Depot” by Igor Torgeson Part Two: “Dr. Dick” by Erika Kaestle Part Three: “Put me In Coach, I’m Ready to Swing” by Matt Flanagan Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website We also used music from a really talented musician Anthony Ouradnik, who plays the organ. Check out his . Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Richard Sparks, Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, BlitzKregar, MovieLeagueMike, Dawn Banks, Teresa Ozoa, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Gabe Medina, David Johnson, Daniel Cronise, Mary Haynes, MTJ, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Riff Riffles, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks, Sunbun!
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TIA Day to Day 2
05/27/2016
TIA Day to Day 2
Dude! Dude. 1/2 hour later… Oops, gotta run. Bye! Show Notes: Stand tall and hang tight Patrons! We’ve got a full episode on TIA in the can to be edited this weekend. But I know some of you were sad to hear a repeat in the rotation, so let me tide you over with an amuse bouche of a podcast. Would that be an amuse pouche? Do I even want to think what that might mean? We spend some time mulling over the “amuse douche” that is Peter Thiel v. Gawker, and the “gendered assholery” of the Variety takedown of Jennie’s former CEO.
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TIA Day to Day
05/14/2016
TIA Day to Day
Dude! Dude. 1/2 hour later… Oops, gotta run. Bye!
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The Road to Vegas
05/13/2016
The Road to Vegas
Matt and Jennie take a road trip to Vegas, and they’ve got mics in all the wrong places. Really. Feel free to fall asleep in the back of the car. They won’t mind. A super sized .5 just for you! Show Notes: Form: A Point 5 – This one’s like 5 .5’s all lined up in a row. It’s long, but not as long as the road to Vegas! Theme:The Road to Vegas Storytellers: Matt Flanagan & Jennie Josephson Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by – Toussaint Morrison is one of those amazing musicians who really believes in the power of Creative Commons music. He recently donated the entire archives of his music label to the Free Music Archive, so please Other incredible songs from artists who were similarly generous with their music: “” by “” by “” by Patrons: If you like Tell It Anyway and want to support our show, ! The money pays for guest parking, guest beverages, and our intern! Not in order of importance. If money’s not in the cards, write us! Tell us what you think of the show. Maybe tell us a story! That’s super valuable too. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup!
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Was It Worth It?
04/24/2016
Was It Worth It?
Julia Grob stars in “Breaking Bike,” Jennie Josephson makes dubious financial decisions, and Sarah Kleinman is gonna need a bigger boat. Each of us must face the ultimate decision: Was it worth it? Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Was It Worth It? Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by “” by J (Such an simple beautiful song, please go listen to all of it!) Storytellers: Julia Grob, Jennie Josephson & Sarah Kleinman. Poking fun: Matt Flanagan Part One: “Breaking Bike” by Julia Grob Part Two: “We Call The Big One Bitey” by Jennie Josephson Part Three: “Swimming in Florida” by Sarah Kleinman Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Richard Sparks, Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, BlitzKregar, MovieLeagueMike, Dawn Banks, Teresa Ozoa, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Jordan Henderson, Gabe Medina, David Johnson, Matt Sharwarko, Daniel Cronise, Mary Haynes, MTJ, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks & Sunbun!
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The Eulogy Nugget
04/08/2016
The Eulogy Nugget
The wisdom of the “eulogy nugget” with Matt and Jennie Show Notes: Form: The .5 Theme: The Eulogy Nugget Storytellers: Matt Flanagan & Jennie Josephson Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Special thanks to our Story MVP! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup:
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What Was I Thinking?
03/17/2016
What Was I Thinking?
Things get steamy. And, of course, awkward, as Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan attempt to answer this age old question. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: What Was I Thinking? Storytellers: Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan Part One: “The Kiss” by Allan Rice Part Two: “Steamy Love Story” by Jessica Kozack Part Three: “The Red Bench” By Matt Flanagan Music: Our opening music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “s” by “” by – Fast becoming one of my favorite singer-songwriters on FMA. Please go listen to the whole of this beautiful song. “” by Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the ever-loyal Storybackers! And thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Richard Sparks, Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, BlitzKregar, Dawn Banks, Teresa Ozoa, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Mary Haynes, What Is It About The Weather, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Robert Russell, Eshaan Mathur Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks, Sunbun Want to be one of these cool contributors? Want to do something else cool? ! Want to see pictures? Check out our ! Want to ? So many things are possible these days!
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After Hours
03/04/2016
After Hours
Wild parties, even wilder seabees, and why you should never, ever get naked in a military camp filled with cameras. Stories from the dark of night with Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel and Jennie Josephson. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: After Hours Storytellers: Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel & Jennie Josephson Part One: “Charlie Parrish does not have typical nights” by Charlie Parrish Part Two: “One Night in Miami” by Alan Zibel Part Three: “Foreign Desk Jennie” by Jennie Josephson Music: Our opening music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by “” by “” by “” by – Believe it or not, a song about ragtime sweeping the world. Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the ever-loyal Storybackers! And thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Richard Sparks, Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, BlitzKregar, Dawn Banks, Teresa Ozoa, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, What Is It About The Weather, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson,Tony Glass, Robert Russell, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks, Sunbun Want to be one of these cool contributors? Want to do something else cool? ! Want to see pictures? Check out our ! Want to ? So many things are possible these days!
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Fat Trampoline
02/13/2016
Fat Trampoline
An ill-advised podcast experiment. Show Notes: Form: A .5 Just a little snack to keep you ’til dinner. Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup:
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It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time
02/11/2016
It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time
The deep dark decision-making process. Tune in for witches, wheelchairs and the 4:30am shift at the local strip joint with Jackie Vleck, Lance Whinery and Matt Flanagan. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time Storytellers: , , Part One: “Dumpster Audition” by Jackie Vleck Part Two: “Forget It, Lance, It’s Chinatown” by Lance Whinery Part Three: “The 4:30am Shift” by Matthew C. Flanagan Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website You know you want it: White Wizzard’s “” The following song from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: “” by Oh and this article about might come in handy some day… Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the the ever-loyal Storybackers! And thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, BlitzKregar, Dawn Banks, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Jonathan Stone, Kimberly Herbert, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Robert Russell, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks, Sunbun
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The Law
01/28/2016
The Law
Breaking various laws of family, good neighborliness and of course, the universe. Rich Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and Jennie Josephson share their stories. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: The Law Storytellers: Richard J. Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and J. Jennie Josephson Part One: “Life in a Catholic Town” by Richard J. Stroffolino Part Two: “Muslin Glue” by J. Hammond Chamberlain Part Three: “George’s Wall” by Jennie Josephson Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: by by Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the the ever-loyal Storybackers! And thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Dawn Banks, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Preston Monroe, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Robert Russell, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, James Thatcher, Jeffrey Zylks, Sunny G. (Sunbun)
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Solipsistastic!
01/18/2016
Solipsistastic!
Matt and Jennie ring in the new year three weeks late! They have some questions for you, because it wouldn’t be a .5 without some navel gazing. Show Notes: Form: It’s a .5! Just a little warmup to get us back in the swing Theme: Questions for you Storytellers: Matt Flanagan, Jennie Josephson Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Renee Gindi, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Dawn Banks, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Fredrik Pettersen, Chris Smith, Thor Michael Wood, Michael Engel, Alex Erickson, Tony Glass, Robert Russell, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks & Sunny G. (Sunbun)
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Of Men in White Coats
12/23/2015
Of Men in White Coats
Meet Santa’s best defender Katie Best! Uncertified brain mechanic Jennie Josephson shares her tips, and Mr. Christmas now and forever, Matt Flanagan tells his story “Of Men In White Coats, A Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: by (feat. Bros. DeVries) by Storytellers: Katie Best, Jennie Josephson & Matthew “Christmas” Flangan Part One: “Santa’s Staunchest Defender” by Katie Best Part Two: “Falling…” by Jennie Josephson Part Three: “Of Men In White Coats: A Christmas That Didn’t Feel Like Christmas” by Matthew C. Flanagan Behind the story: Well obviously we were all a little nervous about this one, Matt most of all, but in the end we just wanted to be useful. Here are links to the books I mentioned by Kay Redfield Jamison by Ellen Forney by Julie A. Fast and John Preston, PsyD and of course Bipolar: A Love Story by Matthew Flanagan and Jennie Josephson, coming soon. Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Story MVP: Ellie Goldman! Starting Story Lineup: Alex Erickson, Mike Huller Kevin Bellanca Sarah Stein Greenberg Brian Foulds James Kregar Preston Monroe Linda Thompson Patrick Kohn Nick Batos Tony Glass Eshaan Mathur Andy Baumel Kody Georgeson Benjamin White Trystan Lambkin Mike McLaughlin Christopher Wright Tony Nolen Tom Gehrke Shane English SargD Tim Magnuson Dawn Banks Philip D Deborah Abel Josh Harrow Trevor Griswold Richard Gunther Melanie Knopf Jason Beck Rory Simpson Elizabeth Murray Teresa Ozoa Cory Louise Anders Lund Mike Escutia Terry Cook John H Maloney Patrick Wolfe Chimaera Jeffrey Zylks Sunny G. (Sunbun) Storybackers: Alan Rueshann Brantley Les Gebhardt Melissa MovieLeagueMike Scott Wilhelm Richard J. Stroffolino Robert Van Kalker Robert Russell James Casalino Sam Cornn thatCharlieDude Jeremy Fischer Riff Riffles Scott Martin Micah Cutler Brian Bender Alex Laznik Einar Jeremy Clark Allen Roth James Thatcher No Reward Daily Tech News Show Bradley Kibota Rick Hood Peter Chow Butch Vail Jake Pusey Earl Merrifield Bryan Spencer
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Star Wars & Santa Claus
12/23/2015
Star Wars & Santa Claus
The Ladies of Garbagetown are here to tell Christmas stories, and Jennie’s sad mess of a Christmas story is saved by the last minute appearance of Molly Wood with a tragicomic Christmas tale. All that and STAR WARS! Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: by by And PLEASE go watch . It’s magic. And of course check out our sister show with the super talented Jackie Vleck and Sarah Jean Kruchowski! It’s the dark side of Hollywood…and the light. Storytellers: Sarah Jean Kruchowski, Jackie Vleck, & Molly Wood Part One: “Santa’s Darkness” by Jackie Vleck Part Two: “Railroad Land” by Sarah Jean Kruchowski Part Three: “Christmas in North Dakota” by Molly Wood And a little Star Wars addendum from yours truly. Behind the story: We did it again! Three down, one to go! The audio levels were rough in this one because I was getting sick and neglected to notice that my mic was super loud on BOTH channels of audio, thereby blasting my in studio guests into oblivion. And then Skype. YEESH! But the stories are awesome and that’s what counts! Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Story MVP: Ellie Goldman! Starting Story Lineup: Alex Erickson, Mike Huller Kevin Bellanca Sarah Stein Greenberg Brian Foulds James Kregar Preston Monroe Linda Thompson Patrick Kohn Nick Batos Tony Glass Eshaan Mathur Andy Baumel Kody Georgeson Benjamin White Trystan Lambkin Mike McLaughlin Christopher Wright Tony Nolen Tom Gehrke Shane English SargD Tim Magnuson Dawn Banks Philip D Deborah Abel Josh Harrow Trevor Griswold Richard Gunther Melanie Knopf Jason Beck Rory Simpson Elizabeth Murray Teresa Ozoa Cory Louise Anders Lund Mike Escutia Terry Cook John H Maloney Patrick Wolfe Chimaera Jeffrey Zylks Sunny G. (Sunbun) Storybackers: Alan Rueshann Brantley Les Gebhardt Melissa MovieLeagueMike Scott Wilhelm Richard J. Stroffolino Robert Van Kalker Robert Russell James Casalino Sam Cornn thatCharlieDude Jeremy Fischer Riff Riffles Scott Martin Micah Cutler Brian Bender Alex Laznik Einar Jeremy Clark Allen Roth James Thatcher No Reward Daily Tech News Show Bradley Kibota Rick Hood Peter Chow Butch Vail Jake Pusey Earl Merrifield Bryan Spencer
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Serpentor!
12/22/2015
Serpentor!
The parable of Serpentor and more interfaith merriment! It’s the second episode of holiday storytelling with Herschel Bleefeld, Greta Schwartz and Renee Gindi. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: by by Storytellers: Greta Schwartz, Renee Gindi & Herschel Bleefeld Part One: “I need to call my rabbi” by Greta Schwartz Part Two: “The Tree” by Renee Gindi Part Three: “The Parable of Serpentor” by Herschel Bleefeld Behind the story: We did it again! Two down, two to go! Sorry it’s so Skype-y. We are an imperfect species.
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Show me Christmas!
12/21/2015
Show me Christmas!
The perils of Christmas trippin’, interfaith holiday decoration and radiator safety. It’s the first episode of holiday storytelling with Igor Torgeson, Colleen Basis and Matt “Christmas” Flanagan. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Christmas Stories Music: Our opening music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website The following songs from also appeared in this episode under a Creative Commons License: by – Check out his too! by – She has some too! by – And finally, the extraordinary music of legendary folk group The Weavers “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” from their reunion album “Together Again” If you want to hear pure joy, or or even better as a CD or album if you can find it. – highly recommended. Storytellers: Igor Torgeson, Colleen Basis, & Matthew C. Flanagan Part One: “Imperial Shuttle” by Igor Torgeson Part Two: “Interfaith Christmas” by Colleen Basis Part Three: “Show Me Christmas” by Matthew Flanagan Behind the story: We did it! One down, three to go. Patrons: Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Story MVP: Ellie Goldman! Starting Story Lineup: Mike Huller Kevin Bellanca Sarah Stein Greenberg Brian Foulds James Kregar Preston Monroe Linda Thompson Patrick Kohn Nick Batos Tony Glass Eshaan Mathur Andy Baumel Kody Georgeson Benjamin White Trystan Lambkin Mike McLaughlin Christopher Wright Tony Nolen Tom Gehrke Shane English SargD Tim Magnuson Dawn Banks Philip D Deborah Abel Josh Harrow Trevor Griswold Richard Gunther Melanie Knopf Jason Beck Rory Simpson Elizabeth Murray Teresa Ozoa Cory Louise Anders Lund Mike Escutia Terry Cook John H Maloney Patrick Wolfe Chimaera Jeffrey Zylks Sunny G. (Sunbun) Storybackers: Alan Rueshann Brantley Les Gebhardt Melissa MovieLeagueMike Scott Wilhelm Richard J. Stroffolino Robert Van Kalker Robert Russell James Casalino Sam Cornn thatCharlieDude Jeremy Fischer Riff Riffles Scott Martin Micah Cutler Brian Bender Alex Laznik Einar Jeremy Clark Allen Roth James Thatcher No Reward Daily Tech News Show Bradley Kibota Rick Hood Peter Chow Butch Vail Jake Pusey Earl Merrifield Bryan Spencer
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Turkey Hangover
11/29/2015
Turkey Hangover
Matt and Jennie briefly lift their head off the table to give thanks to all of their patrons, in the form of a song! Show Notes: Form: The .5 (Aka Thanksgiving Leftovers) Theme: Storytellers: Matt Flanagan & Jennie Josephson Behind the story: We were both a little tired. Patrons: Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, April, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen,Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Dawn Banks, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Rory Simpson, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks, & Sunny G. (Sunbun) And super special thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman!
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Questionable Decisions
11/25/2015
Questionable Decisions
Daring hair and the perils of long distance communications. Molly Wood and Brian Ibbott share stories about questionable decision, and Jennie learns a valuable lesson on this very special episode of Tell It Anywa. Show Notes: And super special thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Questionable Decisions The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website Also in the episode: by by Storytellers: Jennie Josephson, Brian Ibbott, & Molly Wood Part One: Jennie Josephson, “Farewell to Ferngully” Part Two: Molly Wood, “The Rehvahler Salon” Part Three: Brian Ibbott “The Tub Ladies” Behind the story: Sometimes you plan a fun episode with a great guest who is an amazingly talented O.G. podcaster and your other great guest gets stuck on the subway in New York, and then you don’t have a guest for your first great guest so you call all your friends in a panic, and the one person who’s available is ANOTHER amazingly talented O.G. podcaster. It’s just a little storytelling miracle. Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, April, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Eshaan Mathur, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen,Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Dawn Banks, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Rory Simpson, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks, & Sunny G. (Sunbun)
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Bad Dates
05/20/2016
Bad Dates
Sensitive poets, wild encounters in the Meatpacking District, and the Corruption of Young Matthew. Sarah Kleinman, Nick Holly & Matt Flanagan tell all (and I mean ALL) on this week’s episode of Tell It Anyway. Show Notes: Cover art credit: Alan Zibel Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Bad Dates The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website Other songs featured in this episode: – UM HELLO. Jim Teller was the co-author of by Tommy Tu-Tone and his music is available for use on podcasts like this. Amazing. – I used the only ten seconds I could, people. Storytellers: Sarah Kleinman, Nick Holly & Matt Flanagan Part One: Sarah Kleinman, “The Backpack Guy” Part Two: Nick Holly, “Of All The Buildings In All The World” Part Three: Matthew Flanagan “Little Kimmy” Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Extra special thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Special Thanks to the to the Starting Story Lineup: Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Andy Baumel, Kody Georgeson, Benjamin White, Trystan Lambkin, Mike McLaughlin, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Tom Gehrke, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Dawn Banks, Philip D, Deborah, Abel, Josh Harrow. Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Rory Simpson, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks, and Sunny G. (Sunbun). And of course, thanks to our Storybackers for their stalwart support.
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The Doctor Is In
10/15/2015
The Doctor Is In
Dan Rather and the Dalai Lama meet in a palace. Jennie is there, then she gets sick. KARMA. Tom Parks and Ben Burdick tell us about their encounters with doctors in Missouri and Idaho. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: The Doctor Is In The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website Other music featured in the show: featured on the Free Music Archive “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” Theme was used briefly at the end of a segment where a comedian discussed the impact of being on The Tonight Show and hearing that music. And just the brief amount we used gave me chills and nostalgia. Storytellers: Tom Parks, Ben Burdick & Jennie Josephson Part One: Jennie Josephson “Dan, Dalai, Doctor” Part Two: Ben Burdick “Idaho Doctor” Part Three: Tom Parks “Missouri’s Finest Medical Care” Behind the story: Sorry it’s been so long since a new TIA! Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Patrick Kohn, John H. Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Greg Skinner and Jeffrey Zylks!
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Job + Change + Muppets
09/24/2015
Job + Change + Muppets
Matt got a job! We’re going bi-weekly! Christmas is coming! Thanks to all our patrons!
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Is This Real Life?
09/16/2015
Is This Real Life?
Jennie and Matt meet a legend, legendary podcast Scott Johnson meets the man in the mirror, and Greta has another hilarious story from her youth. Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Is This Real Life? The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website Other music featured in the episode: – by Storytellers: Jennie Josephson, Scott Johnson & Greta Schwartz Part One: Jennie Josephson “You Never Know…” Part Two: Scott Johnson “That Kid in the Bathroom” Part Three: Greta Schwartz “The Worst Parade” Behind the story: This episode just great. Except I wish the sound quality was better. I need a better method for recording Skype, and a better internet connection and on and on and on. But the stories are amazing and that makes me happy. Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers! Thanks to our Story MVP, Ellie Goldman, & thanks to our the Starting Story Lineup: April, James Kregar, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Christopher Wright, Tony Nolen, Brian Foulds, Tom Gehrke, Butch Vail, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Dawn Banks, Philip D, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Rory Simpson, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks & Sunny G. (Sunbun). And of course thank you to our Storybackers and those who chose to donate without reward. You are all the best!
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The Dog Days of Summer
09/01/2015
The Dog Days of Summer
Jennie meets the Mexican Navy, which came in handy when she was involved in later naval warfare. Herschel had a lot of summer jobs, and never get involved in a water war in Hollywood. Show Notes: The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out and his website Other music featured in the episode includes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: The Dog Days of Summer Storytellers: Jennie Josephson, Herschel Bleefeld, Matt Flanagan Part One: Jennie “Drunk Chicken” Part Two: Herschel “Summer Jobs” Part Three: Matt “The Water War of Attrition” Behind the story: More to come! Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Special thanks to Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to our Starting Story lineup: April, James Kregar, Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, Preston Monroe, Linda Thompson, Patrick Kohn, Nick Batos, Tony Nolen, Brian Foulds, Derek Jensen, Tom Gehrke, Butch Vail, Shane English, SargD, Tim Magnuson, Dawn Banks, Philip Dusart, Deborah Abel, Josh Harrow, Matthew Millar, Trevor Griswold, Richard Gunther, Melanie Knopf, Jason Beck, Rory Simpson, Elizabeth Murray, Teresa Ozoa, Cory, Louise, Anders Lund, Mike Escutia, Terry Cook, John H Maloney, Patrick Wolfe, Chimaera, Jeffrey Zylks, & Sunny G. (Sunbun) And thanks to all our Storybackers, and those who chose to give without reward too!
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The Don Orsillo Situation
08/30/2015
The Don Orsillo Situation
Long-time Boston Red Sox play by play man Don Orsillo lost his job last week and it struck a chord. Is it possible any more to find a forever home in the workplace? Jennie has some thoughts. Show Notes: Form: Just Jennie: Jennie has a thought about a thing and it won’t get out of her head. Show Notes: if you’d like to sign. Two corrections! Don has been the announcer for 15 years. And Larry Lucchino was the CEO & President of the Boston Red Sox before his retirement. Audio clips from The New England Sports Network and Major League Baseball. But SUCH a small amount of them. Less than 10 seconds. I swear. Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup!
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