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True stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. Hosted by Ethan Shantie, from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.

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(May 27, 2026) Dan shares the story of competing with a girl in his class who had no idea they were rivals. Ethan tells the story of being accused of plagiarism in 4th grade.

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(May 20, 2026) Ann from Saranac Lake is having a drink at the bar when she sees her boyfriend walk in with another woman. What she does next kicks off a forty year love story.

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(May 13, 2026) True stories, no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country and in the NCPR studios.

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(Jan 7, 2026) Winners from 2025’s regional story slams compete for storyteller of the year on January 24th in Canton.

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(Dec 24, 2025) Five North Country storytellers share tales of unforgettable holidays with their families - both joyful and disastrous.

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(Dec 19, 2025) A selection of 5 stories from Smoke Signals in Lake Placid.

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(Oct 15, 2025) Plus, host Ethan Shantie tells us about the time his grandpa was visited by a strange creature in the woods.

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(Oct 8, 2025) NCPR's Radio Bob Sauter shares the story of how a mouse bite led to him meeting his wife. And Johanna says that her Achilles Heel is falling in love.

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Recent Guests

Ann Monroe
Reader of The Howl Newsletter who shared the core love-story anecdote
Saranac Lake, NY
Episode: A Surprise Shot at Love
Mary Schlosser
Live storyteller who shares her experiences with her late husband, Mike, and their pact to communicate after his passing.
Episode: In loving memory...
Alex Clark
Told a story live on stage at the Howl Grand Slam
Episode: Everyone's just making it up as they go along.
Ryan Vickers
A game show enthusiast who has competed in numerous game shows across various countries.
Episode: No Bryans Allowed
Rick Kovacs
Narrator of Stumpy's ghost story
Juanaquina
Episode: Two haunted Boy Scout Camps
Sam Daring
A storyteller from Saranac Lake who shares his experiences of learning to cook in prison
Episode: How Sam learned to cook in prison
Rebecca Donnelly
President of Potsdam Pride Festival
Episode: A drag queen walks into a punk show
Rhiannon Adset
A storyteller from Lake Placid
Episode: A Beach Boys song from the Afterlife
AJ Porschet
A storyteller who shared her skiing journey
Episode: It's all uphill from here

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Ethan Shantie
Host of true storytelling live shows, affiliated with North Country Public Radio and the Adirondack Center for Writing.

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How Radio Bob turned a rabies scare into a decades long marriage
Q: Radio Bob, what was the first album you ever owned and on what format?
His first album was The Rolling Stones 12 by 5, and he bought it on vinyl.

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This show centers on true stories told aloud, often weaving humor with heartfelt moments from everyday life in the North Country. Episodes spotlight personal journeys, resilience, family histories, community through live storytelling slams, and neighborhood culture—from humorous misadventures and local legends to intimate grief and moments of connection. A recurring strength is its intimate, memoir-like approach: hosts and guests speak off-the-cuff, often anchored by place, memory, and craft, creating a warmly authentic listening experience that appeals to fans of narrative non-fiction, regional storytelling, and live-performance atmospheres. A notable standout is the emphasis on community-building and inclusive storytelling, including unde... more

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1. Ann Monroe
2. Mary Schlosser
3. Alex Clark
4. Ryan Vickers
5. Rick Kovacs
6. Sam Daring
7. Rebecca Donnelly
8. Rhiannon Adset

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