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The Stoop Storytelling Series

WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
Baltimore
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Love
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Youth
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End-Of-Life Care
Middle School Education
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Christmas Traditions

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 monthlyEpisodes205Founded19 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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.

This week on the podcast, "Charm City," two stories about people who were able to find the charm in Charm City.

This week on the podcast, "Streets of Baltimore," two stories about navigating the streets of Baltimore.

This week on the podcast, "Father Figures," two stories about great dads.

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Recent Guests

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
Len Vandegraaff
Storyteller for Commuter Chaos, shared at Checkerspot Brewing
Independent storyteller
Episode: Streets of Baltimore
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
Rupert Wandolowski
Bookworm, longtime bookseller and storyteller
Normals Books and Records, Baltimore; Baltimore Weirdos; WYPR
Episode: The Bookworm and the Cinephile
Eric Allen Hatch
Cinephile, film programmer and festival professional
Baltimore Public Media, WYPR; Next Film Festival
Episode: The Bookworm and the Cinephile

Hosts

Jessica Henkin
Co-host of The Stoop Storytelling Series; host with Laura Wexler, known for warm, collaborative storytelling and live event hosting.
Laura Wexler
Host of The Stoop Storytelling Series; long-running co-host bringing memory-driven, intimate storytelling presence.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 273 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 States9 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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Listeners praise the raw, heartfelt storytelling and Baltimore flavor, but many note audio quality and host banter can distract.
Some reviews flag the hosts' delivery as a barrier, but the stories themselves are widely regarded as compelling and relatable.
The show's community vibe and live storytelling energy are strong draws for fans and potential guests alike.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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What is The Stoop Storytelling Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Intimate, real-life storytelling from diverse guests who share personal journeys—often centered on family, love, grief, resilience, and funny or surprising life moments. Live, community-focused narratives blend humor with tenderness, anchored by two hosts who guide conversations and set a warm, connective tone. Notable strengths include a strong Baltimore flavor, a welcoming environment for varied personal stories, and a consistent emphasis on vulnerability, memory, and cultural memory. The format often features long-running live shows with guest storytellers from arts, education, food, and local communities, making it a compelling pick for listeners who enjoy human-centered, relatable storytelling with a local texture. Potential sponsors o... more

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Recent guests on The Stoop Storytelling Series include:

1. Laura Riley
2. Mike McClure
3. Chris Reel
4. Jessica Watson
5. Len Vandegraaff
6. Emily Aaron
7. Craig Copeland
8. Rupert Wandolowski

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