Every Family's Got One

Barbara Herel
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Every Family’s Got One (EFGO) is devoted to telling true family stories. There’s nothing like family. We see each other at our noblest and nastiest – across the dinner table, on the Disney cruise, at our cousin’s wedding, and other mundane backdrops of family life where emotions run wild – and the most entertaining often-told family stories are created. Hosted by funny people Barbara Herel & Tony Mennuto (of NBC’s sketch comedy group Live On Tape), EFGO brings you family stories, from amazing storytellers, that are hilarious, cringeworthy, and unexpected. If you had to pass along one family story, what would you tell? 

Episodes

  1. 04/21/2021

    S2: Finale "Marriage Stories!" Featuring Rowan Shifrin & Gina Sampaio

    As we all know family stories aren’t all rainbows and bath bombs as you’ll hear in our final episode of Season 2 – Marriage Stories.  Our first Marriage story is from… CHEF ROWAN SHIFRIN  Rowan shares his story “Normal.” It’s about family disfunction and his mom’s lifelong search to find him a father figure.  STORYTELLER… GINA SAMPAIO Gina has always admired the strength of her grandmother as you'll hear in her often-told family story "Watch Me."  AND WE ANNOUNCE OUR GIVEAWAY WINNER! Find out who won our delicious Sweet & Salty Nut Box.  PLEASE SHARE!  If you like what you hear, subscribe to EFGO and rate and review. We’d so appreciate it – and you! SEASON 3! If you’re interested in telling a family story, go to EveryFamilysGotOne.com for submission details. And sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. Talk to you soon-ish! OUR STORYTELLERS!     Rowan currently lives in Bellmore New York. He was an actor in L.A. for 13 years, Freaks and Geeks, Gilmore Girls, and a former chef that has worked in Honoluu, Hawaii and here in New York for 10 years. He is currently working with his business partner on a snack product line featuring vegan, paleo, gluten free and sugar free snacks called Ronance Mouthwatering Morsels which will be on its way to launch by the end of 2021. Follow Rowan on IG @chef_unknown_11. Gina Sampaio began acting publicly at age four and keeping a journal at age fourteen. By forty she figured out how to combine those two passions with storytelling. She’s performed in the nationally-acclaimed Listen To Your Mother show and in three mainstage shows for The Moth. In spite of never having a really good idea about what to be when she grew up, she’s somehow exactly what she always wanted to be. Connect with Gina on Twitter @Sister_Serendip.  *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    15 min

  2. 04/14/2021

    S2:E3 "Back in the Day!" Featuring Marc Abbott & Mary Shea!

    Join us as we travel back to the days of first loves and best friends. With stories from… STORYTELLER… MARC ABBOTT Braces, awkward growth spurts, and falling in love for the very first time – Oh middle school! Marc shares all of this and more in his funny, touching story “Dad’s Help.”   And… STORYTELLER MARY SHEA Mary and her best friend Sue are like Lucy and Ethel, always up to something and stick by each other no matter what. I mean, that’s the very definition of “best friend,” isn’t it? Please enjoy Mary and Sue’s antics in “Potluck Days.”   THEN ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Listen to any Season 2 episode for details on how to enter and win a delicious Sweet & Salty Nut Box. (It’s EASY!) We’ll announce our lucky winner in the final episode of Season 2.   PLEASE SHARE!  If you like what you hear, subscribe to EFGO and rate and review. We’d so appreciate it – and you! SIGN UP! If you’re interested in telling a family story, go to EveryFamilysGotOne.com for submission details. And sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. Talk to you soon!    MEET THE EFGO STORYTELLERS! Marc L. Abbott is the author of the the horror anthology he co-authored, it’s called Hell at the Way Station, and it is a two-time African American Literary Award-winner. Marc is also the host of the monthly storytelling show Maaan, You’ve Got to Hear This! and a 2015 Moth Story Slam and Grand Slam Storyteller winner. Find out more about Marc at  whoismarclabbott.com and  follow him on his Facebook Fan page Who Is Marc L Abbott. Mary Shea is a grandmother, writer, comedian, and storyteller. Mary has performed at Gotham and Broadway Comedy Clubs. She was also a cast member in the 2017 New York City “Listen to Your Mother storytelling show and has performed in a Moth Grand Slam. Mary lives in the Bronx and is happiest when spending time with her grandchildren. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    14 min

  3. 03/30/2021

    Telling Lies: Featuring Emerson Dameron & Angel Yau! S2:E2

    Oh, those little lies we tell ourselves – and others. We’re so excited to have… MOTH STORYTELLER… EMERSON DAMERON  Emerson’s world is rocked when out-of-the-blue his mother announces that he isn’t going to Kindergarten today.  She seemed upbeat on the surface yet Emerson just knew something weird was going on. And of course, he was right. Hear all about it in his story “Manhunt.”  And… COMEDIC STORYTELLER, ANGEL YAU  Angel thought the best way to keep her parents happy was to lie to them. (Is there any other way?) Find out how she finally started telling the them the truth in her story “Moving Away From My Immigrant Parents.”  ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Listen to any of our Season 2 episodes for details how to enter and win a delicious Sweet & Salty Nut Box. (It’s easy!) We’ll announce our winner in the final episode of Season 2.  PLEASE SHARE!  If you like what you hear, subscribe to EFGO and rate and review. We’d so appreciate it – and you! SIGN UP! If you’re interested in telling a family story, go to EveryFamilysGotOne.com for submission details. And sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. NOW MORE ABOUT OUR STORYTELLERS... Emerson Dameron is a writer, storyteller, and occasional comedian. He lives in Los Angeles. He's performed at Story Smash, RISK!, Drunkalogue, and Write Club LA, and has lost over a dozen Moth Story Slams. Levity saves lives. Follow him on Twitter , on Medium, or on the 110. AND Angel Yau is a comedian, storyteller, actor and filmmaker from Queens, New York. She founded Asian American Film Thing, an all AAPI film show where filmmakers are encouraged to show Work in Progress.  She is also proudly in the all woman, all Asian- American musical comedy, AzN PoP! Check out her short documentary on BBC.com - Angel's BBC Doc. Connect with Angel on her website at angelyau.com, Twitter and Instagram. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    15 min

  4. 03/15/2021

    Crimes & Misdemeanors: Featuring Jimmy Palumbo & Elizabeth Heise! S2:E1

    Kicking off Season 2 with crimes big and small from two fantastic storytellers...  ACTOR… JIMMY PALUMBO Jimmy’s dad receives a summons for jury duty and is ready to do his civic duty should he be selected. Unfortunately, it isn’t long before he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Check out Jimmy’s hilarious true-crime family story “Jury Duty.” And… WRITER, ELIZABETH HEISE  All little Elizabeth wants is what her friends get – Candy. Lots and lots of candy. A kid is bound to get into trouble when her mom’s version of “candy” is a halva bar. Listen to Elizabeth's cautionary criminal tale called “Free Candy.”    ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Listen to any of our Season 2 episodes for details how to enter and win a delicious Sweet & Salty Nut Box. (It’s easy!) We’ll announce our winner in the final episode of Season 2.   PLEASE SHARE!  If you like what you hear, please share EFGO with a friend. SIGN UP! If you’re interested in telling a family story, go to EveryFamilysGotOne.com for submission details. And sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. CHECK OUT THE EFGO STORYTELLERS... Jimmy Palumbo was recently seen in the film “The Family” with Robert DeNiro, and Michelle Pfeiffer.  Other credits include the upcoming Michael Che show, Taken 3, Collateral Beauty, and more. (Much more!) Jimmy is also launching two new podcasts – The Jimmy Palumbo Show and The Rick and Jimmy Show. Connect with Jimmy on his site JimmyPalumbo.com and on Twitter.    Elizabeth Heise is a lawyer turned writer and mother of three children. Stay tuned for the release of her first book entitled SCRAPPY, a coming of age true story that is being shopped around to agents now. Elizabeth also shares stories of inspiration and self-discovery each week to subscribers at Elizabethheise.com and mini stories each day on Instagram @elizabethheise1. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    17 min

  5. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Trailer!

    WE'RE BACK with another incredible Season of true family stories -- and a tasty giveaway! Take a quick listen to hear what's in store for you, then share with a friend. And while you're at it, subscribe to The EFGO Podcast anywhere you get your shows. Episode 1/Season 2 launches Wednesday 3/17 with the storytelling talents of actor Jimmy Palumbo and writer Elizabeth Heise!  Learn more about EFGO and connect with hosts Barbara & Tony at EveryFamilysGotOne.com. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    1 min

  6. 01/12/2021

    Embarrassing Moments: Featuring Barbara Herel & Tony Mennuto! EPI #5

    Embarrassing moments! Egads! (Do tell!)  EFGO FOUNDER & HOST... BARBARA HEREL! Barbara's a middle child with so many embarrassing moments. This particular one is about the time she went to confession and it didn't go as planned.  Far from it.  EFGO PRODUCER & HOST… TONY MENNUTO! Tony tells us about the time he and his gregarious parents went to a Mexican Restaurant and his typically mild-mannered dad had one too many cocktails - with embarrassing results.  FIND OUT THE WINNER OF THE MEAT & CHEESE GIVEAWAY! Since it's the last episode of the season, it's time to choose our Meat & Cheese box winner! SEASON 2 LAUNCHES SOON! We'll be taking a short break, but we'll be back soon with Season 2 and another fun giveaway!    SUBMIT YOUR STORY! We are aways looking for new family stories!  So, if you’re interested in telling yours on The EFGO Podcast -- read on!  PLEASE SHARE!  If you like what you hear, please share EFGO with a friend. And, sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. Learn more about EFGO and connect with Barbara & Tony at EveryFamilysGotOne.com. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    18 min

  7. 12/28/2020

    DADS: Featuring Lance Werth & David Hu! EPI #4

    Check out these awesome stoic-dad stories from… GOTHAM CITY IMPROV ALUM... LANCE WERTH! Young Lance spends time with his father and is awakened to a fundamental truth about himself – and his dad. AND MOTH STORY-SLAM WINNER… DAVE HU! Dave shares that as a kid his interactions with his dad felt formal, more like they were polite strangers on a bus. It was only until later in life when Dave’s relationship with his father lightens up. Find out how. LISTEN AND LEARN HOW TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Listen to any of our Season One episodes for details to enter and win a delicious Meat & Cheese box. We’ll announce our winner in the fifth and final podcast episode of Season One.   SIGN UP! If you’re interested in telling a family story for us, sign up for our newsletter at everyfamilysgotone.com. Lance Werth recently finished writing three one-acts (currently titled Notorious), and is the Director of Content Scheduling at HBO Max. Find Lance on the Insta @Inside_lance_werth. David “Dave” Hu, is a Brooklyn-based storyteller who has remained active in the storytelling community, in spite of the pandemic. His work has been featured on the Moth and Risk! Follow Dave on Instagram @davehu718. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    16 min

  8. 12/01/2020

    LESSONS LEARNED: Featuring Adam Selbst & Dani Alpert! EPI #3

    TODAY'S FAMILY LESSONS COME FROM... MOTH STORY-SLAM WINNER... ADAM SELBST! Adam learned a very big lesson from his mom. How big? As big as a tiger.  "THE GIRLFRIEND MOM" AUTHOR... DANI ALPERT! Dani learns that being a “Girlfriend Mom,” a quasi-parental figure to her boyfriend’s teenagers, isn’t all fun and games. Sometimes it’s highly embarrassing.  ENTER OUR MEAT & CHEESE GIVEAWAY! Listen to any of our Season One episodes to get the oh-so-simple details.  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! You can connect with Adam on his website. And connect with Dani at her website.  Also, Dani's book the The Girlfriend Mom: A Memoir is available everywhere -- even at our Bookshop store.  *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    18 min

  9. 11/10/2020

    BODY PARTS: Featuring Leslie Ruster & Linda Kuriloff! EPI #2

    Today’s provocative family stories come from… BURLESQUE PERFORMER... LESLIE RUSTER! Doesn’t everyone have a story about their perverted (but not in a sexual-predator-type-of-way) father? Well, Leslie sure does and it is fascinating and funny. Here’s Leslie with her wild story called “The Family Jewels.”   ACTOR, CONTENT MAKER… LINDA KURILOFF! Who remembers having to go to some after-school program or lesson that there was just no getting out of? Here’s Linda with her killer performance of “Show & Tell” from one of our live shows. LISTEN NOW... AND ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Yes, we have a very special prize for one lucky listener. Just in time for the holidays! Leslie also designs cool patches for clothes at her online store Hag Patch! And follow Linda @Lindakuriloff on Instagram to see what she’s up to next!  Her solo show, Linda Means to Wait, is available on Amazon. *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    19 min

  10. 11/10/2020

    MOMS: Featuring Mary Birdsong & Dave Hill! EPI #1

    Yup, it's all about MOMS. Listen to family stories from… RENO 911 ACTOR, STAR... MARY BIRDSONG!  Everyone from the 10th grade French class is going to PARIS – everyone except Mary. But how can Mary ask her mom for $1,300 when she doesn’t even know if her mom can afford to keep food in the house? Will Mary make the school trip? Find out in “Paris at 16.” COMEDIAN, RENAISSANCE MAN... DAVE HILL! Growing up in a chaotic household, things are bound to get bungled – like the family dinner. Discover how Dave and his siblings managed to survive one particular meal in “Mom and Meat.”  LISTEN NOW... AND ENTER OUR EFGO GIVEAWAY! Yes, we have a very special prize for one lucky listener. Just in time for the holidays!  LOOK FOR... Mary soon on HBOMax in Generation. Subscribe to Mary’s YouTube channel and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. And Dave as a Devo-obsessed weed dealer in the upcoming film Drunk Bus starring Ozark’s Charlie Tahan and Will Forte. Connect with Dave on Facebook and Instagram. *Grab Dave's books at our Bookshop store: https://bookshop.org/shop/everyfamilysgotone *Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone *Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow *Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com *Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

    18 min

  11. 10/05/2020

    TRAILER for the Every Family's Got One Podcast!

    Hi! Check out our Every Family's Got One Podcast trailer -- it's fast, fun and factual! In 1-minute, we'll give you the scoop about what you can expect from every EFGO Podcast episode.

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About

Every Family’s Got One (EFGO) is devoted to telling true family stories. There’s nothing like family. We see each other at our noblest and nastiest – across the dinner table, on the Disney cruise, at our cousin’s wedding, and other mundane backdrops of family life where emotions run wild – and the most entertaining often-told family stories are created. Hosted by funny people Barbara Herel & Tony Mennuto (of NBC’s sketch comedy group Live On Tape), EFGO brings you family stories, from amazing storytellers, that are hilarious, cringeworthy, and unexpected. If you had to pass along one family story, what would you tell? 

Information

  • Creator
    Barbara Herel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Every Family's Got One
  • Show Website
    Every Family's Got One