Lee Hunsaker
Gatherer of stories and recruiter of the brave souls to tell them at Hoot and Holler.-
Host Lee Hunsaker presents two powerful stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sara Kennedy’s moving tale of her son Calum’s connection to butterflies and their family’s journey through diagnosis, grief, and eventual acceptance, and Lizetta Staplefoot’s candid story of going to jail, hiding the truth from her children, and finding redemption through honesty.Both stories explore transformation, resilience, and the healing power of truth and community.
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In this episode, Alicia Bell tells us of magical family folklore of the Gully-Womper from her childhood in West Virginia. Then we hear from Jeff Maiden, who marches to the beat of a different drum in a blockbuster movie. -
Host Lee Hunsaker presents two stories from the Grandin Theatre stage: Gretchen Weinnig Beedle recounts her encounters with two cavalier mammals.Tom Landon journeys back to his paperboy days, sharing childhood mischief that includes a library of found Playboys and a clever, cheeky plan to collect overdue payments.The episode also features post-performance interviews with both storytellers.
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In this episode, we start with Katie Clifton who has a story about a trip to rehab, with a twist and we hear from Hailey Hendrix, who goes shopping for a discount doctor.Those stories and a first-time sit-down with the authors after their performance, coming up next on Hoot and Holler Radio.
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On this edition of Hoot and Holler Radio, Kate Givens tells us about her job when she was a 17-year-old Prayer Line Operator.And Jen Raffensperger has a haunted story and as we learn in the after-story spirits can have secrets and also be proud of you.
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On this week's Hoot and Holler Radio, comedians Joe Stanley and Kim Bratic share unforgettable childhood stories: Joe's cringe-filled memories with his great-grandmother Mimi, disco moves and a donkey baseball disaster.Then, Kim's rainbow-sweater day that turned into a real-life neighborhood shootout with SWAT and a stuck armored vehicle. These personal tales blend humor, vulnerability and community, and reflect on how extraordinary moments shape our lives. -
In this episode, we start with Seth Marlow, who took to the Grandin Theater stage to share a story about his long road to becoming a father. Then we hear from Marilyn Moriarty, who tells about her involvement in an accidental prison escape on Hoot and Holler Radio.
