Story Worthy

Writer/Actress Iris Bahr and Comedian Tony Tripoli tell stories about "Trouble in Your Pants" which include Africa, menstruation, cruise ships, laxatives and show tunes.  We've all been there!  Enjoy! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comic/actress Erica Rhodes got her first big break landing the lead role in a feature film.  "Fairytale dreams do come true!" she thought.  Or do they?  Listen to this Hollywood tale.  You won't believe what happens...

Comedian and disc jockey Frazer Smith joins us to talk about his early days at KROQ where he helped discover Van Halen and many other big bands.  He also discusses some of the crazy moments in his stand-up career..like the time he was the host for the infamous Michael Richards incident.

Comedian Pete Handelman worked at Baskin Robbins in high school and liked to go back after hours to goof off with his friends.  Once, he decided to "spike the punch" in a very unique and disgusting way.  Listen now to "High School Hi-Jinks" on Story Worthy!

Comedian Kira Soltanovich spent eight years on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as the "Photobooth Girl."   In this story, she talks about one patron at the LA Fair, who didn't find it so amusing.  

Decently Funny host, David "Nuzzy" Nussbaum was pulled over by the police, his car was searched, a one-hitter was found, and he was sent to jail. There he was able to check "defecating in an open room" off of his bucket list. 

Yakov Smiroff, Comedian/Artist/Psychology Professor, talks about the 9/11 mural he painted, "America's Heart."  Plus, we talk paddleboarding in Malibu and Ferrari's in Branson.

Actress/writer/producer, Sabrina Gennarino ("After") went to a charity event, had a couple of dirty martinins, grabbed some ties, and yelled at some parparazzi.  It was just the once!

Hal Rayle, voice-over artist, blazes his own trails...trusting chance and the prepared mind.  What he's trying to say is, if it's time to leave home, LEAVE! 

Comedian/Writer Ed Crasnick was lucky to begin doing standup in San Francisco at The Holy City Zoo. He was even luckier having the opportunity to see Robin Williams and bring him on stage. He was not as lucky to have someone from group therapy recognize him at Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park. 

The Champ himself, Sugar Ray Leonard, talks about his life, his challenges, his successes and the Continuity of Living and Life, right now on Story Worthy!  This episode is dedicated to Christine's father, Jack Blackburn.

Steve Cooper (Coopertalk)-  "You think selling produce is a bad job?  How about having to BE produce?  We're talking about the WORST jobs ever, right now on Story Worthy!

Actor Michael Stahl-David (In Your Eyes,) went to a party in high school, dropped acid, and almost got into a fight with a guy named I-Rock.  Finally, he got home and found himself rapping to his parents.  It all makes sense now! 

Author Désirée Zamorano (The Amado Women) takes you on a quick tour of what Mexican looks like, in the media and in reality. Can you spot her super power?

Director/Author Mark W. Travis takes you on the perilous (often funny and frightening) ride of making his first studio movie and how he turned that disaster into a career. Go figure.

Writer/Comedian Jennifer Vally loves weed, (who doesn't?)  But can she sell it?

Steve Belanger (The Gamut with Steve Belanger) had a bad day.  An acting gig in DC was not going according to plan, his pregnant wife was in NY ready to deliver their firstborn, and it was his birthday.  But a random encounter with one of his musical heroes changed everything.  

Maggie Roswell, voice artist (Fox's The Simpsons), left Los Angeles after the riots and a big earthquake in the 90's, but finds herself back in the city after 20 years.

Storyteller Christine Schoenwald sent herself to fat camp and proceeded to become a thief and a liar.

Comedian Brandt Tobler grew up in Wyoming and worked a the mall where he robbed _____ blind.