Strangerville

This time in Strangerville, we explore a unique subset of mother/son relationships. What do these relationships look like through the lens of an uncommon limitation? A man apologizes for his mom failing to respond to friendly greetings. A heartbroken mother recounts the most impactful years of her life. And a young woman navigates a complex relationship with a very special five-year-old. Intro: We’re Still The Same People by Matt Broome Segments: 1. Not Always What You Want story by La Donna Keaton, music by Jared Bird 2. Christopher by Jeanine Spano http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_17_The_World_of_a_Special_Need.mp3

This time in Strangerville, four storytellers take the stage at our second live show. A mother of four takes a dramatic journey to complete her family. A woman falls in love twice. A boy wreaks havoc on his neighborhood. And a six-year-old lands in hot water on the playground. Production by, Eli McCann, Jolyn Metro, and Meg Walter 1. Somebody Catch the Baby by Rachelle Young Pearson (starts at 5:55) 2. Love Letter by Sara Staheli Hanks (starts at 23:55) 3. Trundle Bed by Craig Hanks (starts at 42:30) 4. Simon Peabody by Eli McCann (starts at 58:52) http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_16_The_World_of_Strangerville_Live_II.mp3

This time in Strangerville, we learn how viewing a complex story through only one perspective can paint a very inadequate picture. The makers of Eli proudly present: Segment: 1. Life on Paper by Gmac, Bob McCann, Cathie McCann, Glenn Hinkle, and Eli McCann Music by Jared Bird Production assistance by Jolyn Metro and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_15_The_World_of_Perspective.mp3

Eli tells a story live on The Porch about an elderly woman who needed some help. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Bloody_Grace.mp3

Eli and Jolyn perform a dramatic reading of an email prank on a pretentious book club. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Book_Club_Emails_1.mp3

This time in Strangerville, enjoy the audio from our live February 2017 storytelling event in Salt Lake City. A hypochondriac faces a very real problem, a dramatic teenager is stripped from her home, a child’s exaggerations land her in the spotlight of the Humane Society, and an international gift exchange mishap lands a man in hot water. Produced by: Joly Metro, Meg Walter, and Eli McCann Original music by: Jared Bird Segments: 1. Hypochondria by Meg Walter 2. Nah, I’m Good by Jolyn Metro 3. Good Vibes original song by Jared Bird 4. The Rabbit Poem by Whitney Call 5. Gift Exchange by Eli McCann http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_14_The_World_of_Strangerville_Live.mp3

Some clips of Jolyn teaching her kindergarten class. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Jolyn_Teacher.mp3

This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about people who have changed their lives by making courageous decisions for themselves. Individuals across the country give up all their possessions to turn art into garbage in the desert. A woman in her 80s talks her children into letting her put herself into a home. A struggling artist lands a couple of very exciting jobs writing for popular television shows. And a 23-year-old woman makes the heartbreaking decision to end a short-lived marriage. Join us, and let this packed episode of Strangerville inspire you to seize the day. Intro: East Jesus, by Eli McCann and a desert wanderer Segments: 1. Assisted Living by GMac 2. A Twitter Message by Bridger Winegar 3. Divorce is Not a Failure by Jenny Rollins http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_13_The_World_of_Courage.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Jolyn and Eli pitch some ideas for their upcoming debut on Shark Tank. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Business_Ideas.mp3

This week, Eli plays some recordings of his favorite prank calls on Jolyn. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Shorts_Pranking_Jolyn.mp3

This time in Strangerville we celebrate Strangerville’s first birthday by taking a walk down memory lane, playing never-before-heard clips from you favorite stories, and providing some updates from Strangerville’s most memorable storytellers. Join us for this packed episode of nostalgia and celebrate a momentous anniversary with your favorite (and hottest) Strangerville residents. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_12_The_World_of_Review_2.mp3

This week, we share some fanmail, and introduce Strangerville Live. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Fanmail_Strangerville_Live.mp3

This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about awkward and complicated encounters and relationships with parents and guardians. A first-time mom suffers wrath after destroying Christmas magic. A father surprises his six children with an unexpected gift. A young boy brings a present home to his mother who must feign excitement. A teenage girl at a new school receives an unwelcome visitor to her math class. And the daughter of a fringe politician must find a way to make peace during a volatile year. Intro: Brianne Fallis; Jolyn Metro Segments: 1. Popcorn Shrimp by Sam Allen and D’On Allen 2. Did You Make Your Bed? by Rachelle Pearson 3. Politimom by Jen Robinson http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_11_The_World_Guardians_3.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli and Jolyn read some of Yahoo! Answers most important questions. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Yahoo_Answers.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, please enjoy a story Eli told live at The Porch in 2013 for The Porch’s special Christmas-themed show. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Worst_Christmas_Ever.mp3

Eli McCann tells a story on The Porch in 2012 about some surprising encounters with strangers while couchsurfing through eastern Europe with a friend. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Couchsurfing.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli and Jolyn read some of the poetry they’ve written over the years and discuss some very heavy topics. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Poems.mp3

In this episode of Strangerville we explore stories about fear to ring in Strangerville’s first Halloween. A five-year-old regales us with tale of a hairy toe. A woman wakes up on a basement floor, alone and terrified, somewhere in Thailand. And a family experiences senses and sounds from beyond. Segments: 1. The Hairy Toe by Charles and BreAnna 2. Trapped in Thailand by Annette Thacker 3. Something Else Happened Here by Isabel Rojas http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_9_The_World_of_Fear_1.mp3

Eli and Jolyn analyze the most important parts of the recent presidential debate. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Debate_1.mp3

This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli tells a story live at The Porch about a time he wandered a foreign airport naked, searching for his clothes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Korean_Bathhouse.mp3