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 Series The Stoop Storytelling Series

    • Arts
    • 4.5 • 187 Ratings

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.

    Secret Lives of Teachers

    Secret Lives of Teachers

    This week on the podcast, in honor of the end of this surreal school year, two tales from educators that offer a look at the offstage drama of teaching.

    • 21 min
    Ship Shape

    Ship Shape

    This week on the podcast, two stories about people acting quickly and decisively to keep their mission afloat.

    • 24 min
    Mother's Day

    Mother's Day

    This week on the podcast, stories from two mothers about the power and powerlessness that comes from loving.

    • 21 min
    Tryna be Sexy but really just being confused!

    Tryna be Sexy but really just being confused!

    This week on the podcast, the misadventures of two young adults navigating the murky waters of their sexuality.

    • 19 min
    Witness

    Witness

    This week on the podcast, stories from two women who pull back the curtain on one of  life’s most profound — and profoundly difficult — moments.

    • 25 min
    Strange New Worlds

    Strange New Worlds

    This week on the podcast, two tales from adventurers who find themselves on a voyage to parts unknown.

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
187 Ratings

187 Ratings

lisa g lisa ,

I’m a sucker for stories...

...And if you are too, than this is well worth listening to. Biggest complaint is that it’s too short, you get into the theme and it’s suddenly over. The hosts’ intro and exit comments end up taking up a big chunk of the run time. It’s similar to The Moth or Porchlight although not quite as good. (To be fair, I’m sure they have nowhere near the funding of those shows, especially The Moth.) So you won’t find any semi-celebrity guests or comedians, just good stories.

Samsaskee ,

The best of its type

I listen to almost all of the personal storytelling podcasts. And I’m not even from the east coast let alone Baltimore. But I find that these stories are much more everyday guy then the moth ( far two liberal ) bed post confessions ( I’ve never heard of half that stuff and I’m glad ) anyway needless to say I’ve tried them all and this is the best by far.

nannafromtexas ,

The Stoop

Love The Stoop storytelling series because its not as polished as the Moth. I do wish there was searchable database so could my absolute favorite podcast of all time..... I’m certain it was here because its SO Baltimore- it concerns an employee at Medieval Times. I think about it often and would love to share it with friends

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