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The Story Must Be Told

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Surreal fiction anthology, framed as a church service. Join Brother Reid, Pastor Andrew, and Sister Callista as we worship the Story. Behold the handsomely produced tales of dark humor, freakish sci-fi, and oddly touching literary horror. Hear our greasy prayers! Delight in our healthy psalms, uh huh. Start with any episode—the Story is waiting for you! The Story is currently on a break. Occasiona... more

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Latest Episodes

Who’s short and spherical with a jaunty hat? Beau Basco! Who sees every clue with a lazy eye? Beau Basco! And who is facing the biggest who-dun-it of their career? Uhhhhh BEAU F. BASCO. The F stands for “Fuck.” NTWICS Vol 1: open.spotify.com/... more

The bell is ringing, children! Come inside, children. Hear about our new album: Now That’s What I Call Story - Volume One, children. We talk with Liturgical Director Carl about his musical deeds, children. Plus, children, there is a long-awaited Q&A!... more

Gums of pink, are gonna stink / Gums of red, are fonts of dread. Teeth are unwelcome in our parish! Yet, hygiene is a virtue. Ohh, we’re complicated—no easy answers in the Story! You must yeeeearn. Invocation The Washing of Chalms Liturgical Reading:... more

Let the Story reduce you to flesh mulch! Let the Story compress you and your every neighbor into a lovehogpile. Let go and let STORY. We’re back, BABY, ohhhhhh for a just widdle bit of Story truuuuuth. Get ready for the highest concentration of annoy... more

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Hosts

Brother Reid
Co-host known for his engaging storytelling and humorous commentary.
Pastor Andrew
Co-host contributing to the creative writing and narrative structure of the stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • One of my favorite shows

    I’ve listened to TSMBT since it first came out and I can’t believe I’m writing a review now. But I was re-listening to the show and came to the Goodnight My Love series and holy cow! Literally one of my favorite selections! The series evokes so much emotion, compassion, and a wide array of feelings through this beautiful story! I literally cried the first time I listened to it. But listening again I notice so much more nuance and top notch storytelling techniques. I just love this show so much a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lnking.2015
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing

    Wish I had found it sooner. Talented bunch of people making the weirdest and coolest story that must be told.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanHalen1138
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing

    Sad to see it end but I am glad this show was made. Thank you for the Story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It's all goo
    United Statesa year ago
  • A true hidden Gem

    The folks that run this pod are some of the most talented that I’ve come across. Their ability to go from silly to dramatic to terrifying is unreal. I desperately want some of these to be made into short fan made movies. This pod deserves way more attention than it gets. Listen. You won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EricHelm01
    United States2 years ago
  • Very calming

    The best podcast to listen to before I go to sleep

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meowmeowcatlover
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the dark humor and creativity, marking it as a standout in the fiction podcast landscape.
Feedback indicates a strong emotional connection to the stories, with some describing it as a source of comfort and entertainment.
Reviewers often highlight the high production quality and engaging narratives, making the content compelling and enjoyable.
Listeners praise the podcast for its unique storytelling that combines absurdity and heartfelt moments.

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Apple Podcasts
#52
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Apple Podcasts
#157
New Zealand/Arts

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Now That’s What I Call Story Vol 1 - Q&A and Preview
Q: What was the easiest episode to score? What was the hardest?
There were a couple of episodes that just dropped, like Intruder, Intrudes. Like that, I wrote that overnight. That's like 20 minutes of music and I wrote that between probably 10 o'clock and 10 PM.
Now That’s What I Call Story Vol 1 - Q&A and Preview
Q: What goes into scoring an episode?
It goes back to what we were talking about earlier about being under a time crunch. Adam is, in the course of his editing, thinking about it because he can't help himself.
Now That’s What I Call Story Vol 1 - Q&A and Preview
Q: Which episode, so far, is your personal favorite?
I really kind of do love the final episode. It brought everything together in an incredibly dumb way.
Now That’s What I Call Story Vol 1 - Q&A and Preview
Q: What if anything do you as an actual person have in common with your clergy character?
I honestly don't know. I mean, you guys actually have characters. I mean, Carl and I just are.

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This podcast presents an imaginative blend of surreal fiction within an unconventional framework resembling a church service. The storytelling is characterized by dark humor, bizarre sci-fi elements, and moving literary horror, all crafted with a unique narrative style. Listeners can expect a rotating cast of characters led by hosts who engage in whimsical and humorous reflections on storytelling. The podcast's original tales often explore complex themes through absurdity and creativity, making each episode an experience that can both entertain and provoke thought. The production values are notably high, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the narratives.

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