Brushes with the Other Side of Fame. Porchlight + Litquake 2014

As Luck Would Have It. Porchlight's Eleventh Anniversary Show!: STORIES FROM: British bookbinder—Dominic Riley Writer—April Sinclair Literary superstar—Michelle Tea YA author and Mr. T. Experience frontman—Frank Portman Poet, actor and storyteller—Hai Ning Luan Musician... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

71 min listen

A Brighter New Tomorrow! From the PL Main Stage: Stories about getting over it and moving on from: Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom--Deirdre Hussey, writer and comedian--Miles K., high school teacher--Karie Rubin, writer and performer--Kurt Bodden, and surprise stoytellers! Hosted by... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

88 min listen

It's Not You: Stories about Heartache, Heartbreak and Break-Ups: Porchlight and SF Sketchfest present stories from: Soccer journalist--Alan Black Stand-up comedian--April Richardson Zinester, illustrator, and pet portrait artist--Nicole Georges Comedian, actor, musician, and host of “The Dave Hill... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

64 min listen

The One That Got Away. Porchlight Open Door: Stories about lost soulmates, painful geography lessons, Mexican prostitutes, an Afghani girl who wanted to become a pilot, Christian lesbian rappers, as well as insider tips for playing the slots in Vegas. Hosted by Beth Lisick... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

61 min listen

Porchlight + Quiet Lightning: A Porchlight show unlike any other. Storytellers and readers take the stage for a unique literary, storytelling, and musical mixtape. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Evan Karp. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

66 min listen

Law & Order. Porchlight Open Door.: Stories of parents and drug dealers, and parents who are drug dealers, an M.P. guarding high value detainees in Baghdad, how not to get into Egypt, lawlessness in Cambodia, spanking, late night run-ins with campus police, what to say when a cop... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

61 min listen

Exit Interview: Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Ass: Stories of making an exit from: Mike Morasky, Brittney Gilbert, Michael Ching, Broke-Ass Stuart aka Stuart Schuffman, and Kelly Beardsley. Special musical performance by Carletta Sue Kay. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Ali Liebegott on... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

68 min listen

Double Dare: Two Storytellers, One Story: Adventures and escapades with friends and lovers. The do's and dont's of vacationing with your S.O (platonic or romantic), including what to say when a Guatemalan judge asks you, "Do you know Michael Jordan?" Also, helpful notes for... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

68 min listen

Law and Order: Stories from all sides: Stories from: Criminal defense attorney--Renee Paradis Comic and union organizer--Nato Green San Francisco Poilice Department Sergeant--Carl Tennenbaum Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit--Alex Kozinski Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

61 min listen

Kitchen Confidential 2013: Misbehaving bar patrons, a trip to Mexico to unlock the secret recipe of a magical tostada, harrowing tales of restaurant openings, hitting rock bottom as a waitress, celebrities and reservation booking madness from inside one of New York's top... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

74 min listen

Ready to Wear: The Fashion Show: Mom, philanthropist and former model--Paula Williams Fashion blogger--Adelle McElveen Crafty lady and "What Not To Wear" victim--Pam DeLuco Interior designer--John James Former model turned writer--Meghan Ward Author, teacher and performer--Richard... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

69 min listen

Bright New Tomorrow! Stories about getting over it and moving on. Porchlight Open Door: Stories about mormons, stoners, sailors, families, a Civil War in West Africa, and Walt Whitman. Brave stories from courageous storytellers at Porchlight Open Door. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Spotswood. Podcast produced by Briana Breen.... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

54 min listen

Porchlight Open Door: Feast or Famine: Stories of appetites, obsessions, and hunger pains. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Spottswood on November 25, 2013 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern. by Porchlight Storytelling Series

56 min listen

Imposter: Stories of lies, deception, and trickery from: The Roxie Theatre's--Mike KeeganArtist and radio producer--Stacy BondAuthor and Litquake co-founder--Jack BoulwareSan Francisco real estate agent--Steve MavromihalisMills College professor--Maura... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

76 min listen

Sometimes It’s Hard To Be A Writer. Porchlight + Litquake 2013: Stories about Doubt, Debt, Drugs, and Determination: What to do when your writing session is interrupted by men with guns, how a writer shouldn't plan for her retirement, a writer’s life in the porn industry, and one of Oprah's favorite... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

52 min listen

Heartbreak: Porchlight Open Door: Broken hearts on the stage at Porchlight Open Door. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Spotswood on February 25, 2013 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern. by Porchlight Storytelling Series

54 min listen

Kill Your Darlings: The Unpleasant Art of Starting Over. Porchlight + Litquake 2015: Litquake’s edition of the Bay Area’s long-running Porchlight series (15 years!) returns to the festival for a special storytelling night of authors and writers, telling tales on the theme of “Kill Your Darlings.” Featuring stories by Heather... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

78 min listen

There Will Be Blood: The Family Show: Extra helpings of family secrets, evil step-grandmothers, famous fathers, and horrible dinner table conversation will be served. Stories from: Sean Keane, Marianna Cherry, Christopher Caen, Jay Beaman, Karen Duffin and Ali... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

66 min listen

Comics take the stage: Sketchfest 2012: Etiquette advice for stalking celebrities, becoming a man through Bar Mitzvah and phone sex, how breaking bones can be good for your health, and why sometimes you really need a BB gun to take down the Xmas tree. Stories from: Bobcat... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

63 min listen

Idol Worship. PL Open Door: Stories of Fans, Stalkers, Acolytes, and Zealots. Hosted by Arline Klatte on February 24, 2014 at San Francisco's Hemlock Club. by Porchlight Storytelling Series

74 min listen

Back To School! Porchlight Open Door: Get schooled with these stories from teachers, students, and people learning (or not learning) formative lessons. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Jack Boulware September 24, 2012 at San Francisco's Hemlock Tavern. Podcast produced by Briana... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

61 min listen

Last One to Leave Please Turn Out the Lights: A very special edition of the Bay Area’s longest-running storytelling series, now in its 13th year! An evening of unforgettable stories by a stellar cast of feisty San Franciscans who are STILL HERE. So you know: This show is not meant to... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

84 min listen

Too Hard To Keep: Stories about times it was too hard to keep it together, too hard to keep a secret, too hard to keep thinking about, and too hard to keep up. Told by Michael Bunin, Suzanne Kleid, Brian McMullen, and Rick Oginz. Hosted by Beth... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

51 min listen

Comics Take the Stage: SF Sketchfest 2015: For the fifth year in a row, Porchlight teams up with the San Francisco Sketchfest to bring you a rollicking night of storytelling by a line-up of people in the writing and funny business. Working with the theme FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT,... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

84 min listen

14-Year Anniversary Romp: Identity Crisis!: Who am I? It's a queston that never fails to amuse, confuse, bewilder, and humble us as we plunk along our journey on this earth. To what end, no one knows. To paraphrase Oliver Sacks, it is an enormous privilege and adventure to be a sentient being,... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

85 min listen

Porchlight Open Door: Scary, Creepy, Not OK!: Stories about scary, creepy things that happened to YOU! by Porchlight Storytelling Series

59 min listen

Tough Crowd: PL+Sketchfest 2014 Stories from comics Nick Thune, Kevin McDonald, April Richardson, Anthony Bedard, Anna Seregina, & Caitlin Gill. Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick on January 26, 2014 at San Francisco’s Verdi Club. by Porchlight Storytelling Series

71 min listen

Long Walks On The Beach: The Dating Show by Porchlight Storytelling Series

59 min listen

Bay Area Love Stories: Stories about love and the Bay Area told by Chinaka Hodge, Thao Nguyen, Anthony Bedard, Dana Merwin, John Reichmuth, Hiya Swanhuyser and music by Carletta Sue Kay. Hosted by Arline Klatte & Beth Lisick on September 4,... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

77 min listen

Brushes with the Other Side of Fame. Porchlight + Litquake 2014: This installment comes from our collaboration with the yearly Litquake Literary Festival. The theme of the evening was brushes with the other side of fame told by Jennifer Longo, Antonia Crane, Caitlin Doughty, Joshua Safran and Owen Egerton along... by Porchlight Storytelling Series

55 min listen

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