The Stoop Storytelling Series
WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast. The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.
Episodes
Taking a Tumble
This week on the podcast, two stories about boys who fall, things that go terribly wrong, and the reality that nobody walks away entirely unscathed. This week's storytellers are Warren Burke and Brian Jolles.
Teen Moms
This week on the podcast, two stories about teens having babies while they’re still, well… babies themselves. Our storytellers were Summer Disney and Rosalia Scalia.
Cheerio, Love
This week on the podcast, "Cheerio, Love," two stories about romantic Anglophiles. The storytellers are Penelope Mazzetti and Melissa Sharlat.
Best of the Stoop: Baltimoored
This week, we bring you three true tales about being stuck in the hot, humid city for the summer. Originally published July 12, 2016. Storytellers: Susan Kim Michael Ziccardi Larry Doyle
Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll
This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about rock n’ roll — including one that involves quilting! Originally published September 13, 2021. Storytellers: Mimi Dietrich Terry Sapp Jeff Eline Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive Grunge by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive
Gentle Giants
This week on the podcast, "Gentle Giants," two stories about elephants at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The storytellers are Laura Riley and Mike McClure.
Charm City
This week on the podcast, "Charm City," two stories about people who were able to find the charm in Charm City.
Streets of Baltimore
This week on the podcast, "Streets of Baltimore," two stories about navigating the streets of Baltimore.
Father Figures
This week on the podcast, "Father Figures," two stories about great dads.
The Bookworm and the Cinephile
This week on the podcast, two stories about people who see the world through pages and screens.
Sonrize and Peaches
This week on the podcast, two stories about the art of drag.
Mothers and Sons
This week on the podcast, two stories about the singular love between mothers and sons.
Mouth-to-Snout
This week on the podcast, two stories about pet owners going to great lengths to save their pets.
The Thin Place
This week on the podcast, two stories about people who may have been visited by loving spirits.
Close Call
This week on the podcast, two stories about people who made the bad decision to fly with friends.
Free as We Were
This week on the podcast, two stories about women bearing it all in the wild back in the day.
Sue Me
This week on the podcast, two stories about people pleading their cases.
Crushes
This week on the podcast, three stories about painful, unrequited adorations.
Bikemore
This week on the podcast: “Bikemore," two stories about people who choose to pedal through Charm City.
“Oh, So Sorry, No!”
This week on the podcast “Oh, So Sorry, No!”, two stories about coming up short on a big stage.
Just For You
This week on the podcast, two stories about getting people personalized gifts.
Christmas Eve Engagements
This week on the podcast, two romantic holiday stories.
From Scratch
This week on the podcast, two stories about memorable meals.
Found Families
This week on the podcast, three stories about reconnecting with long-lost and never-known family.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
This week on the podcast, to celebrate Halloween, two stories about being bitten by creepy creatures.
Flat First Dates
This week on the podcast, four stories about women who have first dates that start off strong and then go south.
Good Neighbors
This week on the podcast, two stories about the importance of community.
Just Add Water
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who boldly walk into the storm.
Look for the Helpers
This week on the podcast, two stories about being of service in matters of birth and death.
Dog Days of Summer, Part 2: Healing Companions
This week on the podcast, two stories about the healing powers of man’s best friends.
Dog Days of Summer, Part 1: Paws of Duty
This week on the podcast, two stories about four-legged forces in combat.
So, This is How I Die
This week on the podcast, two stories about brushes with death.
Con Job
This week on the podcast, two stories about people being duped.
Hot Mess
This week on the podcast, two stories about summer adventures interrupted by the law.
See Past the Symptoms
This week on the podcast, two stories about the impact of bipolar disorder.
In My Other Life…
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who kept the music alive while pursuing decidedly non-musical careers.
Mama Said
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who honored their mothers’ wishes at the end of their lives.
Pivot Point
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who worked hard to make their parents proud — and then decided to take a different path.
Hold up, I’m in a Cult?
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who didn’t realize what they were in…. Until they were in DEEP.
Power of the Pen
This week on the podcast, two stories about artists using their mediums to try to change the world.
Odd Couples
This week on the podcast, three stories about eccentric college roommates.
Mom’s Spaghetti
This week on the podcast, two stories about women who learned to cook in their twenties as a way to connect with their childhood.
The Guys and the Gals Along the Way
This week on the podcast, two stories about queer people chronicling their love lives.
Get Some Hair!
This week on the podcast, three stories about our complicated relationship with our hair. Marty Bass - from our first Stoop! Hair went to the Supreme Court in the 70s….unisex salons Cynthia Shea - from the 80s Stoop Saran He - from all-audience Modern Love Stoop
Her Voice
This week on the podcast, two stories from women who stand up and speak out.
New Year, New Adventures
This week on the podcast, three tales about ringing in the New Year.
HaHa Holidays
This week on the podcast, three tales of seasonal shenanigans. Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive "First Snow" by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HaHa Holidays
This week on the podcast, three tales of seasonal shenanigans.
Mothers Making Holiday Magic
This week on the podcast, two stories about a present that causes panic. Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive 2 Hour Delay by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well, That Wasn't Supposed to Happen
In honor of the best meal of the year in America, two stories about attempting to make Thanksgiving dinner. Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive All The Ugly Space Folk by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.