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254: Steven Burge, “Christian Clown Camp” Apr 03, 2023

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Steven looks back on his first summer away from home.

Today’s story comes from Colorado-based “theater-maker” Steven Burge. Steven didn’t want to go to Christian Clown Camp as a child, but he found himself there nonetheless. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Distance.”

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253: Janae Burris, “Self Delusions Mar 27, 2023

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Janae realizes she is accomplished AF.

Today’s story comes from actor and comedian, Janae Burris, who–after a lifetime of negative thoughts about herself—realizes that she is accomplished AF. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Delusions.”

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252: Suzi Q Smith, “I’d Rather Keep My Voice” Mar 20, 2023

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Manipulation, fame, success

Today’s story comes from poet, activist, and educator Suzi Q Smith, who told this story about the manipulation, fame, and success that comes with her life as an artist. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.”

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251: Brad Reubendale, “How to Fix Brad” Mar 13, 2023

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Brad’s life turned inside out and he survived.

Today’s story comes from Brad Reubendale, executive director of SAME (So All May Eat) Café on East Colfax in Denver. Brad shared this heavy but hopeful story about his journey through childhood abuse, conversion therapy, and intense mental health struggle. This story was recorded live, outside of Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.”

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250: Kate Strobel, “A Case of You” Mar 06, 2023

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Mothers, daughters, and Joni Mitchell.

Today’s story comes from local comedian, writer, and producer, Kate Strobel, who addresses the generational trauma in her family and rekindles a relationship with her mom. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Spoiled.”

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249: Jose Macall, “Not Here to Judge” Feb 27, 2023

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Jose Macall works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it.

Today’s story comes from comic Jose Macall, a comedian who also works in a 911 call center and has the stories to prove it. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Unreliable.”

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248: Eliza Skinner, “Confessions of a Childhood Narc” Feb 20, 2023

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Eliza cannot keep a secret.

Today’s story comes from comedian, actor and television writer Eliza Skinner, who had a childhood tendency to tattle on those around her. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Inside Out.”

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247: Frankie Lee Freeman, “Uproot Anything” Feb 13, 2023

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A first queer relationship.

Today’s story comes from writer, improv-teacher, and storyteller, Frankie Lee Freeman, who confronts the anger he feels about his first queer relationship. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Roots.”

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246:David Gborie, “It Could Only Be Yours” Feb 06, 2023

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A Gatorade bottle and the truth

Today’s story comes from standup comedian, actor and podcaster David Gborie. David shares an overdue truth about the mysterious contents of a Gatorade bottle. This story was recorded live, outdoors at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Confessions.”

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245: Erin Rollman, “Working Overtime” Jan 30, 2023

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Body disconnect and an odd “work-related” task

Welcome to a new season of The Narrators podcast! Today’s story comes from The Narrators co-host and founding member of Buntport Theater Company, Erin Rollman, who shares a story about body disconnect and an odd “work-related” task. This story was recorded live at Buntport Theater. The theme of the show was “Patterns.”

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