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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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(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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(Oct 1, 2025) Mary Schlosser tells the story of visiting her husband in her dreams after he passes, and Ethan remembers his friend, Derek Maus.

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(Sep 24, 2025) Alex Clark tells the story of being busted for drinking at school, and host Ethan Shantie tells us about nearly getting fired from his first full time radio job.

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(Sep 17, 2025) Game show aficionado Ryan Vickers travels cross country to visit hundreds of Ryans and play Wheel of Ryan, Who Wants to be a Ryan, and Ryanpardy!

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(Sep 10, 2025) Podcast veteran Meg MacDonald shares the story of her grandmother's penchant for theft, and Ethan takes a trip to the family plot at Hale Cemetery.

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(Sep 3, 2025) Rick relays the legend of Stumpy, a ghost who hunts ill-behaved campers. And Ethan's brother, Ian, tells us about stumbling upon an abandoned campground.

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(Aug 27, 2025) Sam from Saranac Lake tells us about the mentor who taught him to cook in his prison cell and kept him on the straight and narrow.

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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
Meg MacDonald
Filmmaker and actor who runs the production company Donning Film Productions
Episode: the Hayloft Hierarchy

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Ethan Shantie
Host known for his engaging storytelling and ability to weave together narratives that resonate with audiences. His experience in radio enhances the live storytelling format.

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His first album was The Rolling Stones 12 by 5, and he bought it on vinyl.

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This podcast features live storytelling sessions that bring together a diverse array of true experiences from speakers across the North Country. The stories shared often blend humor, nostalgia, and profound life lessons, reflecting the unique perspectives of the individuals telling them. With themes that include personal growth, resilience, and community connections, episodes frequently explore the intricacies of human relationships and the quirky adventures that shape our lives. The engaging and unscripted nature of the storytelling allows for authentic moments, making it a captivating listen for those interested in artful narratives and relatable life experiences.

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Recent guests on The Howl include:

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

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