Porchlight Storytelling Series
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 100 ratingsSelected stories from Porchlight, San Francisco's longest-running storytelling series, hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick.
Co-founders Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte invite six people from different backgrounds to tell ten-minute true stories without using notes or memorization.
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Episodes
It's Not You: Stories about Heartache, Heartbreak and Break-Ups
March 16, 2013 07:39 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBPorchlight 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 Explosion”--Dave Hill Comedian, actor, and writer --Scott Capurro Hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From February 8, 2013 at San Francisco’s Verdi Club.
Bright New Tomorrow! Stories about getting over it and moving on. Porchlight Open Door
February 25, 2013 00:28 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBStories 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. From January 28, 2013 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern.
The One That Got Away. Porchlight Open Door
February 09, 2013 06:34 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBStories 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 and Arline Klatte. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From January 30, 2012 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern.
New! Improved! Attempts at Better Living Through Change.
January 26, 2013 11:56 - 94 MBStories From: Ethan Waters - Author of Urban Tribes, co-founder of the SF Writers' Grotto, contributor to print, radio, and TV Kelly Kegger-Beardsley - BART train operator, tour and school bus driver, and storytelling star Veronika Cauley - Activist, former Army football player, and the first transgendered officer appointed to the San Francisco Veteran's Affairs Commission Alex Momtchiloff - Marriage and family therapist Joyce Maynard- Author of fiction and non-fiction works including ...
Tales from the Green Room: musicians tell stories of being on the road and behind the scenes
January 12, 2013 11:01 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBSTORIES FROM: Davy Vain - heavy metal legend Chuck Prophet - singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Eric Shea - writer and musician Anthony Bedard - musician, band booker, and co-founder of the Coalition of Aging Rockers Brian Gorman – Musician, teacher, founder of Rock Band Land, and the Verdi Club’s own master of sound Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From November 2012 at San Francisco’s Verdi Club.
Porchlight & the Litquake Literary Festival present: Dog & Pony Show
December 08, 2012 10:41 - 1 hour - 104 MBStories from: Tom Rhodes - comedian, actor, and travel writer Tamar Adler - chef, teacher, author, and editor Lyrics Born - rapper, producer, songwriter, and epic tweeter Caitlin Myer - novelist, playwright, and founder of the literary reading series Portuguese Artists Colony April Whitney - book publicist and occasional ghostwriter for Boo the world’s cutest dog Michael Ian Black - comedian, actor, writer, and director Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Music by Marc ...
Busted! Epic tales from Porchlight's 4th Anniversary Show.
November 04, 2012 05:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBStories of getting busted: rock stars, famous actors, car thiefs, truth-seekers, and more. Stories from: *SF Film Festival programmer, SEAN UYEHARA *Legendary music journalist, SYLVIE SIMMONS *BART train operator and tour bus driver, KELLY BEARDSLEY *Writer, public radio commentator, and author of “The Ramen King and I,” ANDY RASKIN *Law professor, author, and community activist, the late LINDA MABRY *Film soundtrack composer and founder of Secret Studios, Mr. HAPPY SANCHEZ *Namer, c...
Double Dare! Duos take the Porchlight stage.
October 20, 2012 07:43 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBStories of babies in bar fights, how not to prepare for a pitch meeting with a TV show, what to do when someone orders you to “Pickup the gun!” and behind the scene secrets from a diet and fasting clinic. Invaluable lessons and incredible storytelling from Sean Kelly & Anneke Swinehart, James Reichmuth & Rob Baedeker, Boots Riley, and Ed Wolfe & Kirk Read Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Music by Marc Capelle. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From September 17, 2012 at San F...
"I Do!" The wedding show. Porchlight Open Door
October 05, 2012 22:47 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBStories from the worst and best wedding guests, a newlywed, and a runaway bride. Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Podcast produced by Briana Breen. From June 25, 2012 at San Francisco’s Hemlock Tavern.
The Grand Finale! Part four of Porchlight’s 10th Anniversary Show Extravaganza
September 15, 2012 07:08 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBWith music from singer/songwriter VIRGIL SHAW. And stories from: designer and metal fabricator, KYLE METZNER, master bookbinder, DOMINIC RILEY, performance artist, BEN MCCOY, stand-up comedian, ANNA SEREGINA, and Kasper Hauser sketch comic, ROB BAEDEKER. Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Produced by Briana Breen. From July 13, 2012 at San Francisco’s Verdi Club.
Shine On! Part Three of Porchlight's 10th Anniversary Show Extravaganza
September 05, 2012 08:27 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBPart Three of our four part 10th Anniversary Show Extravaganza Stories From: BART train operator and tour bus driver, KELLY BEARDSLEY, author and funny lady, CASSIE SNEIDER, managing editor of The Rumpus and co-founder of Pen & Ink, ISAAC FITZGERALD, Ms. Leather 2010, BDSM educator, actress and writer, MOLLENA WILLIAMS, and author and Litquake founder, JACK BOULWARE. Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Produced by Briana Breen. From July 13, 2012 at San Francisco’s Verdi Club.
Part Two of Porchlight's 10th Anniversary Show Extravaganza
August 18, 2012 06:31 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBPart Two of our four part anniversary show extravaganza! Stories from the founder of the San Francisco Food Adventure Club BETH PICKENS, rocker and skater ERIC SHEA, filmmaker VERO MAJANO, author, publisher and California Native American and Bay Area history expert MALCOLM MARGOLIN, and spoken word legend BUCKY SINISTER. Hosted by Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte. Produced by Briana Breen. From July 12, 2012 at San Francisco's Verdi Club.