Hoot and Holler
Sunday at 2pm on Radio IQ
Hosted by Lee Hunsaker, Hoot and Holler is a radio version of the popular storytelling show at the Grandin Theater. Each episode features two or three stories recorded live, then an interview with the storyteller to get some insight and a behind the scenes look into their story. Think of it as The Moth of Virginia.
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Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sandra Collins' serendipitous meeting on the Blue Ridge Parkway that led to love and life changes, and Joe Cobb's journey of coming out along the "Yellow Brick Road" that led to personal freedom and public service.
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Host Lee Hunsaker presents two powerful stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sarah 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 Staplefoote’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.
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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.