Lee Hunsaker

Two storytellers take the Grandin stage: Brooke Saul boards a Greyhound to Roanoke chasing first love, only to find a new, unexpected life with Adam; Brent Stevens reflects on his father through an old trench coat and the soundtrack of his college years. Both stories explore love, loss, and transformation.After each performance, the storytellers join the Hoot and Holler studio for intimate interviews that dig into how those moments shaped their lives, and how small objects and chance encounters can open the door to healing and home.

This episode of Hoot and Holler Radio features two courageous teenagers sharing honest stories about identity and belonging. Asher recounts discovering and embracing an autism diagnosis, finding friendship and confidence, while Ambrose describes coming out as transgender, finding compassionate community, and beginning medical transition.The show includes onstage performances recorded at the Grandin Theatre and follow-up interviews in the Hoot and Holler studio, offering a hopeful, human look at resilience, acceptance, and the power of being seen.

On this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Matt Chittum recounts his early days as a reporter and how covering a tragic school bus accident became a defining moment in his journalism career. Later, John Wiercioch travels to Kenya and forges a life-changing friendship with a young man named Ibrahim, discovering unexpected joy and generosity amid hardship.Tune in for the storytellers’ post-performance conversation about the ethics of reporting, the power of presence, and the lessons learned from connection and compassion.

On this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, married storytellers Aaron Conover and Hillary Hardison deliver two intimate live pieces: Aaron’s meditative hunting story about instinct, respect for animals, and choosing when to harvest; and Hillary’s memoir-like tale tracing a lifetime of art, clothing, and creative reinvention through loss and healing.The show also includes studio interviews with both storytellers, where they reflect on craft, community, and how their life experiences shaped these performances.

Two heartfelt stories from the Grandin Theater: Bil Bond remembers his larger-than-life Southern mother with humor and grief, celebrating the grit and love that shaped him. Kyle Wright recounts his nail-biting experience on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.The episode pairs warm tribute and tense game-show nostalgia, followed by candid backstage interviews about storytelling, family, and life after the stage.

On this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Marilyn Moriarty recounts a funny and bewildering encounter with glowing orbs in her bedroom, and later explores explanations from ancestors to eye floaters and ball lightning.Stephanie Martin takes listeners to a Las Vegas bowling tournament packed with colorful characters, a surprising blackjack win, and a $20,000 prize as she navigates the chaos and charm of Old Vegas.

Two storytellers take the Grandin stage: Heather O'Bryann recounts finding punk rock and defying the strict rules of a fundamentalist college, and Joe Stanley remembers a frugal, unforgettable cross-country bus trip with his stern grandmother. Interviews follow each story, reflecting on family, faith, and how those experiences shaped their lives.

Two moving stories from Hoot and Holler Radio: 13-year-old Maddie McKee recounts how a last-minute plan to attend a Metallica concert kept her parents out of harm’s way when a truck smashed into their living room, and Lon Wagner reflects on how bluegrass music built a bridge to his father and helped preserve their connection through illness.Told onstage and followed by studio conversations, these personal tales explore fate, healing, and the enduring power of music to unite families.

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Katie Brooks shares her poetic journey of reviving the Eye planetarium—melding art, science and storytelling around a moth-inspired poem—and reflects on rebuilding community through immersive experiences.Adam Daniel recounts his feral childhood and a tense, transformative encounter with a black bear, drawing lessons about our connection to nature, courage, and the delicate webs that bind all life.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two onstage stories at the Grandin Theater: Patrick Harrington shares how a robbery that took his Brooks Brothers suits led him to embrace business casual and a new sense of freedom, while Craig Dennis recounts a teenage counterfeit scheme using photocopied bills that spiraled into legal trouble.The episode also features studio interviews with Patrick and Craig reflecting on their performances, the personal aftermath, and how those moments shaped their lives.