100 episodes

The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast.

The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.

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    • Arts

The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast.

The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.

    Take that, Cancer!

    Take that, Cancer!

    This week on the podcast, two stories about women setting a brave — and joyful — new course in the wake of sickness and loss.  

    Music: “Cardboard Engineering” by Jesse Spillane/Free Music Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 28 min
    Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

    Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

    This week on the podcast, three stories about young people who make decisions that seem smart at the time but aren’t!

    Music: “Run Away” by The New Valleys/Free Music Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 19 min
    Brush With Fame

    Brush With Fame

    This week on the podcast, three stories about mere mortals who cross paths with famous dudes.

    Music:   John Bartmann, “Born A Tiger”/ Free Mu sic Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 23 min
    PhD in Parenting

    PhD in Parenting

    This week on the podcast, in honor of Mother’s Day, two stories about moms who get a first-class education from their sons with disabilities.

    Music: “Mom n’ Pa” by Beat Mekanik/Free Music Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 20 min
    The Great Escape

    The Great Escape

    This week on the podcast, two stories about boys who’ll do anything — and everything — to get kicked out of boarding school.

    Music: “New World” by Kirk Osamayo/Free Music Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 26 min
    Pranks

    Pranks

    This week on the podcast, two stories about (pretty gross) pranks.

    Music: “Cool Boy & The Sunglasses Shark” by Gagmesharkoff/Free Music Archive

    The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 13 min

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