669 - Book Tours and Alien Abductions with Author Ralph Blumenthal
What happens when a hard-boiled New York Times crime reporter on a book tour checks into his posh San Francisco hotel and can't find...the bed? Author Ralph Blumenthal ("The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack,") shares a mortifying story from his travels, before discussing his new biography of an esteemed Harvard psychiatrist who risked his career to...
48m Apr 06, 2021
48m
669: Book Tours and Alien Abductions with Author Ralph Blumenthal
What happens when a hard-boiled New York Times crime reporter on a book tour checks into his posh San Francisco hotel and can't find...the bed? Author Ralph Blumenthal ("The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack,") shares a mortifying story from his travels, before discussing his new biography of an esteemed Harvard psychiatrist who risked his career to research...
46m Apr 06, 2021
46m
668 - Waking Up Drunk Next to a Mariachi with Talk Show Host/Film Critic Korey Coleman
Korey Coleman (Spill.com, Double Toasted) was part of a 48 hour filmmaking project when someone handed him a bottle of Maker's Mark. When he woke up the next morning he was wearing boxing gloves and laying next to a strange bedfellow. Plus, we talk about his YouTube channel, Double Toasted and Korey's review of the feature film, the thriller, "The Guest House."Story Smash is back!! Sto...
54m Mar 30, 2021
54m
668: Waking Up Drunk Next to a Mariachi with Talk Show Host/Film Critic Korey Coleman
Korey Coleman (Spill.com, Double Toasted) was part of a 48 hour filmmaking project when someone handed him a bottle of Maker's Mark. When he woke up the next morning he was wearing boxing gloves and laying next to a strange bedfellow.
54m Mar 30, 2021
54m
667 - Finding My Voice with Podcast Guru Harry Duran
Podcast Guru Harry Duran (Podcast Junkies, Vertical Farming) didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he went to Thailand to visit a friend and ponder. During a hike near a waterfall, Harry slipped on a rock and from that terrifying incident, Harry's choices became clear. Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PST for Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show! LIVE and STREAMING on Faceboo...
53m Mar 23, 2021
53m
667: Finding My Voice with Podcast Guru Harry Duran
Podcast Guru Harry Duran (Podcast Junkies, Vertical Farming) didn’t know what he wanted to do in life, so he went to Thailand to visit a friend and ponder. During a hike near a waterfall, Harry slipped on a rock and from that terrifying incident, Harry's choices became clear.
52m Mar 23, 2021
52m
666 - Choosing To Be a Filmmaker with Actress/Filmmaker Victoria Lacoste
Actress/Filmmaker, Victoria Lacoste (from French fashion and sport empire Lacoste, Edelweiss Productions, Asking For A Friend, The 4th Wall) rebelled against her famous family heritage to pursue a career in acting and filmmaking. Listen to the long path around the world it took Victoria, to find her passion. Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PST for Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show! LIVE...
1hr 13m Mar 16, 2021
1hr 13m
666: Choosing To Be a Filmmaker with Actress/Filmmaker Victoria Lacoste
Actress/Filmmaker, Victoria Lacoste, (from French fashion and sport empire Lacoste, Edelweiss Productions, Asking For A Friend, The 4th Wall) rebelled against her famous family heritage to pursue a career in acting and filmmaking.
1hr 11m Mar 16, 2021
1hr 11m
665 - Buried Alive with Broadcaster Steve Mason
Broadcaster Steve Mason (Mason and Ireland, ESPN'S First Take, Culture Pop Podcast) was a disc jockey in Toledo Ohio and decided he would raise money for the city school districts athletic program by being buried alive for 48 hours. No kidding. Listen to this common nightmare being lived out, by Los Angeles' favorite sports personality, Steve Mason. Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PS...
53m Mar 09, 2021
53m
665: Buried Alive with Broadcaster Steve Mason
Broadcaster Steve Mason (Mason and Ireland, ESPN'S First Take, Culture Pop Podcast) was a disc jockey in Toledo Ohio and decided he would raise money for the city school districts athletic program by being buried alive for 48 hours.
53m Mar 09, 2021
53m
664 - Getting Interrogated in Egypt For Telling Jokes with Comedian/Host/Author Bassem Youssef
Comic/Author Bassem Youssef (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Magical Reality of Nadia) was a star in Egypt with his show "El-Bernameg" until the government turned against him and he was, essentially, "cancelled." Listen to this incredible story about one man's quest for the truth, Bassem Youseff! This episode is sponsored by Juni Essentials! It's a fabulous bamboo toothbrush and ...
55m Mar 02, 2021
55m
664: Getting Interrogated in Egypt For Telling Jokes with Comedian/Host/Author Bassem Youssef
Comic/Author Bassem Youssef (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Magical Reality of Nadia) was a star in Egypt with his show "El-Bernameg" until the government turned against him and he was, essentially, "cancelled."
53m Mar 02, 2021
53m
663 - Working As A Stunt Woman With No Experience with Comedian Jessica Winther
Jessica Winther, comic, was born in Montreal, raised in Las Vegas and always wanted to be in show business, so much that she accepted a job as a stuntwoman on the feature film Con Air, with no experience whatsoever. Plus, Jessica and Christine share stories about what it's like raising teenage girls, during covid.Join us EVERY Friday night at 7pm PST for Story Smash the Storytelling Ga...
59m Feb 23, 2021
59m
663: Working As A Stunt Woman With No Experience with Comedian Jessica Winther
Jessica Winther, comic, was born in Montreal, raised in Las Vegas and always wanted to be in show business, so much that she accepted a job as a stuntwoman on the feature film Con Air, with no experience whatsoever.
58m Feb 23, 2021
58m
662 - Getting Ripped Off By an Agent with Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons
Comic Greg Fitzsimmons (Fitzdog Radio, Sunday Papers with Mike Gibson, Howard Stern Show, Adam Carolla Podcast) was part of the 80's comedy boom. Getting ripped off by booking agents was NOT uncommon. But Greg had the opportunity to get revenge on an agent who screwed everyone. And wait till you hear what he did! Listen wherever you hear your podcasts or easily at StoryWorthyPodcast.co...
51m Feb 16, 2021
51m
662: Getting Ripped Off By an Agent with Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons
Comic Greg Fitzsimmons (Fitzdog Radio, Sunday Papers with Mike Gibson) was part of the 80’s comedy boom. Getting ripped off by booking agents was NOT uncommon. But Greg had the opportunity to get revenge on an agent who screwed everyone.
51m Feb 16, 2021
51m
661 - Sobriety with Comedian ANT
Comic/Host Ant (Celebrity Fit Club, Last Comic Standing, The United States of ANT, Follow My Ass!!) has been flying high hosting television shows and traveling around the world. His world came tumbling down after losing his sister, his partner, and his father. Today Ant shares the story about hitting rock bottom, finding faith and coming out the other side. If you're struggling, this ...
48m Feb 09, 2021
48m
661: Sobriety with Comedian ANT
Comic/Host Ant (Celebrity Fit Club, Last Comic Standing, The United States of ANT, Follow My Ass!!) has been on top of the world hosting television shows and traveling around the world, and he has been very low after losing his sister, his partner, and his father. Today Ant shares a story about hitting rock bottom and coming out the other side and regaining his sobriety.
47m Feb 09, 2021
47m
660 - From Cult to Comedy with Writer/Comedian Katie Love
Katie Love, Writer-Comedian and Producer (Cubicide, Two Tickets to Paradise - From Cult to Comedy, The Laugh Gallery) grew up a Jehovah's Witness, became a salesperson, and finally found her passion on stage and on the page. Listen to this extraordinary tale of finding your way out of a cult and on to your true path in life.Join us every Friday night as we play Story Smash the Storytel...
50m Feb 02, 2021
50m
660: From Cult to Comedy with Writer/Comedian Katie Love
Katie Love, Writer-Comedian and Producer (Cubicide, Two Tickets to Paradise - From Cult to Comedy, The Laugh Gallery) grew up a Jehovah’s Witness, became a salesperson, and finally found her passion on stage and on the page.
50m Feb 02, 2021
50m
659 - A Tribute to Larry King- Broadcaster, Father, Comedian
Larry King Broadcaster/Father/Comedian worked for CNN for 26 years. His awards included two Peabodys, an Emmy and ten Cable ACE Awards. He also hosted Larry King Now from 2012 to 2020 and Politicking with Larry King until recently. Larry hosted over 60,000 interviews, but did you know he was a comedian? Enjoy this tribute to Larry King with two episodes of Larry on Story Worthy and an ...
1hr 53m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 53m
659: A Tribute to Larry King- Broadcaster, Father, Comedian
Larry King Broadcaster/Father/Comedian worked for CNN for 26 years. He also hosted Larry King Now from 2012 to 2020 and Politicking with Larry King until recently. Larry hosted over 60,000 interviews, but did you know he was a comedian?
1hr 52m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 52m
658 - I Watched a Guy Move an Object With His Mind with Comic/Marijuana Advocate Rachel Wolfson
Rachel Wolfson, Comic/Marijuana Advocate, was at Walmart shopping for a television at 11pm. That's not the weird part. Wait until you hear what the sales clerk did! Plus Christine and Rachel talking about the current state of Marijuana. Listen and smoke'em if you got'em!Join us every Friday night as we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your h...
56m Jan 26, 2021
56m
658: I Watched a Guy Move an Object With His Mind with Comic/Marijuana Advocate Rachel Wolfson
Rachel Wolfson, Comic/Marijuana Advocate, was in a Walmart at 11pm at night buying a television. If you think that's weird, wait till you heard what the clerk did!
55m Jan 26, 2021
55m
657 - My Roommate Has Covid with Comedian Mav Viola
Comic Mav Viola, who has toured with Whitney Cummings and opened for Margaret Cho, shares a story about quarantining with her roommate who decided now was a smart time to go party in Mexico. Join us every Friday night as we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch! Four comedians spin the Sto...
50m Jan 19, 2021
50m
657: My Roommate Has Covid with Comedian Mav Viola
Comic Mav Viola, who has toured with Whitney Cummings and opened for Margaret Cho, shares a story about quarantining with her roommate who decided now was a smart time to go party in Mexico.
48m Jan 19, 2021
48m
656 - I Love Haunted Los Angeles with Comic/YouTuber Jason Horton
Jason Horton (Ghost Town, The Thinning: New World Order, Strange Year Podcast) has an obsession with haunted places in Los Angeles. Is it because of the rejection of show business? The despair? Today he shares the story of The Murder House in Los Feliz, California. Join us every Friday night as we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your host C...
42m Jan 12, 2021
42m
656: I Love Haunted Los Angeles with Comic/YouTuber Jason Horton
Jason Horton (Ghost Town, The Thinning: New World Order, Strange Year Podcast) has an obsession with haunted places in Los Angeles. Is it because of the rejection of show business? The despair?
40m Jan 12, 2021
40m
656 - Listen to Story Worthy with Christine Blackburn! Over 650 episodes to choose from!
Each week Hollywood's most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 10 years of podcasting in July 2020 and have over 650 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and The Story Worthy Hour of Power, every month a...
2m Jan 09, 2021
2m
656: Listen to Story Worthy with Christine Blackburn! Over 650 episodes to choose from!
Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Start listening wherever you'd like!
2m Jan 09, 2021
2m
655 - Best of 2020 with Actor/Comic Kevin Nealon, Writer/Musician Allie Goertz & Comedian Joe Manente
Kevin Nealon, Writer/Musician Allie Goertz, and Comedian Joe Manente are 3 of the storytellers that make the Best Stories of 2020! Listen as Kevin recounts performing at a strip club with Bob Saget in Point Barrow, Alaska; Allie shares the story of the car accident that saved her life; and Joe talks about teaching Special Ed and having to break up two of the students "wrestling" in the...
1hr Jan 05, 2021
1hr
655: Best of 2020 with Actor/Comic Kevin Nealon, Writer/Musician Allie Goertz & Comedian Joe Manente
Kevin Nealon, Writer/Musician Allie Goertz, and Comedian Joe Manente are 3 of the storytellers that make the Best Stories of 2020! Listen as Kevin recounts performing at a strip club with Bob Saget in Point Barrow, Alaska; Allie shares the story of the car accident that saved her life; and Joe talks about teaching Special Ed and having to break up two of the students "wrestling" in the pool.
59m Jan 05, 2021
59m
654 - 36 Years at USAToday with Columnist Jefferson Graham
Jefferson Graham talks about wrapping up his 36 year career at USA TODAY, where he did over 10,000 interviews, with everyone from Jerry Seinfeld and Van Dyke to Steve Jobs and Wozniak, and moving on to videomaking and photography (Photowalks) and personal blogging at Subtack. Every Friday night we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your host C...
48m Dec 29, 2020
48m
654: 36 Years at USAToday with Columnist Jefferson Graham
Jefferson Graham talks about wrapping up his 36 year career at USA TODAY, where he did over 10,000 interviews, with everyone from Jerry Seinfeld and Van Dyke to Steve Jobs and Wozniak, and moving on to videomaking and photography (Photowalks) and personal blogging at Subtack.
47m Dec 29, 2020
47m
653 - Getting Stabbed in Santa Monica, CA with Actor Mark Teich
Actor Mark Teich (The Finchers, Monk) was working as a bartender in a Santa Monica bar when a scuffle broke out. Guess who tried to be a good guy? Yep, Mark Teich. Listen to find out what happened! Every Friday night we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch!  Four comedians spin the Story ...
41m Dec 22, 2020
41m
653: Getting Stabbed in Santa Monica, CA with Actor Mark Teich
Actor Mark Teich (The Finchers, Monk) was working as a bartender in a Santa Monica bar when a scuffle broke out. Guess who tried to be a good guy? Yep, Mark Teich. Listen to find out what happened!
40m Dec 22, 2020
40m
652 - How to Create a Comedy Special During a Pandemic with Comedian Dustin Nickerson
Comic Dustin Nickerson (Overwhelmed, Netflix, Comedy Central, Hulu) decided to create a comedy special but how do you pull that off during a pandemic? Listen to find out and watch Dustin's special "Overwhelmed" on Amazon Prime.Every Friday night we play Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show LIVE on Facebook and YouTube with your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch! Fo...
47m Dec 15, 2020
47m
652: How to Create a Comedy Special During a Pandemic with Comedian Dustin Nickerson
Comic Dustin Nickerson (Overwhelmed, Netflix) decided to create a comedy special but how do you pull that off during a pandemic?
46m Dec 15, 2020
46m
651 - Three Brushes with Death with Screenwriter Peter Gaulke
Screenwriter/Comedian Peter Gaulke (Divorced Parents, Black Knight, Ice Age the Meltdown) had a helluva weekend. It started off with a serious bicycle accident, then a huge scab falling off his chest while performing stand-up at The Ribtickler. Then a fire broke out (with mortalities!) in the comedy condo where he was staying. Other than that, Peter had a great weekend.Every Friday nig...
49m Dec 08, 2020
49m
651: Three Brushes with Death with Screenwriter Peter Gaulke
Screenwriter/Comedian Peter Gaulke (Divorced Parents, Say it Isn't So, Black Knight, Ice Age the Meltdown) had a helluva weekend. It started off with a serious bicycle accident, then a huge scab falling off his chest while performing stand- up on stage, then a fire with mortalities in the comedy condo where he was staying.
48m Dec 08, 2020
48m
650 - Getting Kicked Out of the House by the Mexican Federales with Comedian DeAnne Smith
Comic Deanne Smith (Netflix, Just For Laughs) and their girlfriend were teaching English as a Second Language in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico, when the Mexican federales came knocking and kicked them out! Why? What in the world did they do? Listen to find out! The Story Worthy Hour Of Power  is once a month on the third Sunday of every month at 5:00pm PST, via Flappers Co...
50m Dec 01, 2020
50m
650: Getting Kicked Out of the House by the Mexican Federales with Comedian DeAnne Smith
Comic Deanne Smith (Netflix, Just For Laughs) and their girlfriend were teaching English as a Second Language in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico, when the Mexican federales came knocking and kicked them out! Why? What in the world did they do? Listen to find out!
50m Dec 01, 2020
50m
649 - A Dangerous Situation with Yes Yes Marsha! Marsha Shandur
Marsha Shandur (Yes Yes Marsha, True Stories Toronto) was in her dorm room one night when her roommate saw something horrific. Listen to find out what happened! Oh! And check out the secret website Marsha made just for us! Click here. The Story Worthy Hour Of Power  is once a month on the third Sunday of every month at 5:00pm PST, via Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! Watch 6...
1hr Nov 24, 2020
1hr
651: A Dangerous Situation with Yes Yes Marsha! Marsha Shandur
Marsha Shandur (Yes Yes Marsha, True Stories Toronto) was in her dorm room one night when her roommate saw something horrific. Listen to find out what happened!
59m Nov 24, 2020
59m
648 - Movin' On with Comedian Lahna Turner
Comedian Lahna Turner (Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central) went through many tumultuous years of marriage wrought with addiction that sadly ended in the death of her estranged husband comedian Ralphie May. But after several years of putting her life back together she is now moving forward with her family, love life, and career. Listen to this episode for some real empathy into comedian Ralp...
51m Nov 17, 2020
51m
648: Movin' On with Comedian Lahna Turner
Comedian Lahna Turner (Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central) went through many tumultuous years of marriage wrought with addiction that sadly ended in the death of her estranged husband comedian Ralphie May. But after several years of putting her life back together she is now moving forward with her family, love life, and career.
50m Nov 17, 2020
50m
647 - How I Met My Mother with Comedian Laura House
Comic Laura House (Tiny Victories Podcast, Writer on CBS's Mom, BBC's Secret Life of Boys, Mouth Punch) grew up knowing she was adopted, but finding her real mom would turn out to be impossible. Until it wasn't. Listen to this episode of Story Worthy and go on this incredible adventure with comedian Laura House. The Story Worthy Hour Of Power is EVERY Sunday night on Zoom at 6:00pm pst...
59m Nov 10, 2020
59m
647: How I Met My Mother with Comedian Laura House
Comic Laura House (Tiny Victories Podcast) grew up knowing she was adopted, but finding her real mom would turn out to be impossible. Until it wasn’t.
58m Nov 10, 2020
58m
646 - The Dog That Saved My Life with Comedy Writer Sue Kolinsky
Comedy Writer Sue Kolinsky (Best Leftovers Ever!, The Osbournes, Top Chef, Sex and The City) was in no position to take in a dog but this one little puppy seemed destined to be a part of her life. Plus, Christine and Sue talk all about the original reality show, The Osbournes!The Story Worthy Hour Of Power is EVERY Sunday night on Zoom at 6:00pm pst. Watch 5 true stories in 1 hour THEN...
1hr 7m Nov 03, 2020
1hr 7m
646: The Dog That Saved My Life with Comedy Writer Sue Kolinsky
Comedy Writer Sue Kolinsky (The Osbournes, Sex and The City,....) was in no position to take in a dog but this one little guy seemed destined to be a part of her life
1hr 5m Nov 03, 2020
1hr 5m