The Compulsive Storyteller with Gregg LeFevre

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Shorties: Bad Cop/Good Cop Nov 04, 2020

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This week we continue with 3 more shorties: short little stories on the same theme. The episode's theme is Bad Cop/Good Cop. First in "Cops at the Diner" we see how a couple of New York State Troopers rough up a young man because of his long hair. Then in "Get Off the Car" we see what happens when a rookie New York City cop clubs the wrong innocent bystander, a NYC teacher no less. Finally in "Boston Cops" we witness the police response to a racist attack on a group of African American men and their white friend.

Shorties: Two Buddhist Stories Oct 21, 2020

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This week's episode, gives us a pair of stories about the lighter side of meditative practice. "Who Is This Yogi Berra" takes place at a meditation retreat in New York City where a renowned British Buddhist learns some funny lessons about American baseball. Then in "Abe the Snorer" we join a mediation sitting at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center where the utterances of an ancient Jewish Buddhist have both comic and tragic consequences.

Shorties: Twice Blessed Oct 07, 2020

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This week we introduce "shorties", short little stories on the same theme. This episode's theme is about awe in nature. First up, a risky hike to see a big bull California sea lion up close results in the discovery of hidden sea cave and an afternoon of peace. Next Gregg tells the experience of being part of a giant school of silver fish while snorkeling in the Carribean.

The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com

Season 1 Finale: Be A Man Jul 15, 2020

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In this week's episode Gregg shares the story of his fateful school violin recital that forever tainted his relationship with his father. Embarrassed by his performance, Gregg's Dad sent him off to begin a new education on what it means to be a man.

The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. Stay tuned fo news about Season 2 in the Fall. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com

Mario and the Atomic Hard Hats Jul 08, 2020

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On this week's episode, Gregg takes us to the shipyard and inside a nuclear submarine where he gets a job as a trash-man assisting an old former welder named Mario who fills their time on the navy sub with a series of enlightening adventures and reveals some truths about the defense industry. The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com

Me Too Mom Jul 01, 2020

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On this weeks episode, Gregg shares the story of his mom, one of the first female pilots in the United States Air Force. After hearing her military stories full of misogyny and perseverance, young Gregg gets a first hand look at how those struggles continue into civilian life as well. The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com

My First Public Art Disaster Jun 24, 2020

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On this week's episode, Gregg tells the story of when he took on his first public art commission for a big outdoor sculpture. The problem was that the one sculpture he’d ever built was only twelve inches tall and made of styrofoam. The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com

Killer Bee Jun 17, 2020

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On this week’s episode, Gregg is taking the subway when he encounters Killer Bee, one of the most aggressive subway panhandlers according to the New York Times. But after an incident takes place on the train, Gregg comes to realize that Killer Bee isn’t the wackiest person on this train car...The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com.

Pravda Jun 10, 2020

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On this week’s episode, Gregg tells the story of being in a trendy, Russian themed Manhattan night club where a voyeuristic window between restrooms leads him to a very turbulent short-term relationship. The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com.

Operation No Shit Sherlock Jun 03, 2020

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On this week's episode, Gregg sets out to do a little amateur plumbing to hook up a toilet in his studio. With just some crowd sourced tips from some customers in a Chinatown plumbing store, he sets off for what will be a messy night. The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast is a series of short personal stories in 20 minutes or less written and narrated by Gregg LeFevre. New episodes will be released on Wednesday across all podcast platforms. Follow at the @TheCompulsiveStoryteller and thecompulsivestoryteller.com.