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The Stoop Storytelling Series

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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... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes208Founded19 years ago
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Latest Episodes

This week on the podcast, "Cheerio, Love," two stories about romantic Anglophiles. The storytellers are Penelope Mazzetti and Melissa Sharlat.

This week, we bring you three true tales about being stuck in the hot, humid city for the summer. Originally published July 12, 2016. Storytellers: Susan Kim Michael Ziccardi Larry Doyle

This week, we bring you three true, personal tales about rock n’ roll — including one that involves quilting! Originally published September 13, 2021. Storytellers: Mimi Dietrich Terry Sapp Jeff Eline Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Mu... more

This week on the podcast, "Gentle Giants," two stories about elephants at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The storytellers are Laura Riley and Mike McClure.

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Recent Guests

Mimi Dietrich
Master quilter, quilting influencer
Quilting community
Episode: Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll
Jeff Eline
Magician and performer
The Stoop Stage
Episode: Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll
Terry Sapp
Cleaning professional; later described as a FEMA coordinator and COVID testing organizer
FEMA (Baltimore County)
Episode: Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll
Laura Riley
Large animal veterinarian who treated Anna the African elephant
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Episode: Gentle Giants
Mike McClure
Former chief elephant keeper at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, later consultant
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Episode: Gentle Giants
Chris Reel
Baltimore tour guide and entrepreneur, founder of Baltimore Rent-A-Tour
Baltimore Rent-A-Tour
Episode: Charm City
Jessica Watson
Storyteller and Have a Nice Day project creator
Have a Nice Day project
Episode: Charm City
Emily Aaron
Storyteller for Commuter Chaos, shared experiences primarily via bus travel
Independent storyteller
Episode: Streets of Baltimore
Craig Copeland
Storyteller featured on this episode
Episode: Father Figures

Hosts

Laura Wexler
Host of The Stoop Storytelling Series
Jessica Henkin
Host of The Stoop Storytelling Series podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Good content, horrible audio

    I enjoy listening to The Stoop and would enjoy it even more if I could actually hear every story. The audio quality in some of these sounds like it was recorded on an iphone from the back of the room where the event is taking place. It’s just awful.

    Please, please, please consider splitting the audio output from the microphone so that you can send output to the PA and record it at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bigbart
    United States10 months ago
  • Used to love you, but it’s all over now

    Since 2020 Every episode has not been good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PinkCarMaryKay
    United Statesa year ago
  • ❤️❤️❤️

    Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Truecrime Christie
    United States3 years ago
  • Cringy hosts.

    Too many staggered sentences and unnecessary pauses.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lidia___011
    United States4 years ago
  • I like it.

    I like the show. I’m nowhere near Baltimore, but stories are stories and I enjoy listening to most of them. My only criticism is that as a podcast, you should be very concerned with sound, and the quality therein. Both of the hosts sound like absolute hot garbage, and can barely be understood. It’s bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bastardsack
    United States5 years ago

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Fans value diverse guest perspectives and live-show energy, though some feel hosts' banter can be distracting.
Listeners praise the intimate, authentic storytelling and strong Baltimore flavor.
Audiences note audio quality and pacing can be a mixed bag across episodes.

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Compassion
Q: How do you reconcile the experience of violent crime with an urge for compassion?
It requires understanding the broader context of broken community and humanity, leading to a reaction focused on healing.
Compassion
Q: What do you think?
I think I would be capable of forgiveness, but it's hard to know how one would react until faced with such a situation.

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A live-storytelling show that curates intimate, personal narratives from a broad cast of everyday people and local personalities. Episodes span heartfelt family memories, LGBTQ+ coming-of-age journeys, community-driven projects, travel and city life, as well as humorous, provocative, and sometimes surprising experiences. The format leans toward warm, human-centered storytelling with a strong sense of place—especially Baltimore—driven by two co-hosts who foster candid, conversational storytelling in front of live audiences. Noteworthy is the emphasis on authenticity over polish, with stories often tackling resilience, identity, public perception, and the power of community to transform ordinary moments into meaningful connections.

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1. The Moth
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The Stoop Storytelling Series launched 19 years ago and published 208 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Stoop Storytelling Series include:

1. Mimi Dietrich
2. Jeff Eline
3. Terry Sapp
4. Laura Riley
5. Mike McClure
6. Chris Reel
7. Jessica Watson
8. Emily Aaron

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