Episodes
Episode #204: Daniel Wallace tells the story of what happens when our heroes fall from grace, and how time mends what once appeared so broken. Performed live at The Carolina Theatre of Durham on September 22, 2018.
Published 04/23/20
Published 04/23/20
Episode #203: Creating molds of the life you think you should be living can be dangerous, especially when that mold contradicts who you really are. Jordan Ford tells a funny and poignant story about breaking free. Recorded live at our On the Edge show on September 13, 2019 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham. 
Published 04/09/20
Episode #202: After failing a critical graduate school exam, a young woman slips into a Depression that becomes difficult to overcome. Recorded live at our Man Behind the Curtain show on June 16, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 04/02/20
Episode #201: After clicking a 'Find Your Perfect Man' button on her computer, a recent divorcee finds an unlikely soul mate. Recorded live at our Heroes & Villains show on September 22, 2018 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham. 
Published 03/26/20
Episode #200: An episode ten years in the making, as it marks the first and only appearance of Monti, our organization's namesake. Listen to the story, then listen to our exclusive BONUS CONTENT that tells the story of a friendship and why it took Monti ten years to come to The Monti. Recorded live at our 10th Anniversary show on April 19, 2018 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham 
Published 03/19/20
Episode #199: As a young girl, she dreamed of being June Cleaver. Now, her fantasy life is being threatened by reality. Recorded live at our Coming of Age show on April 19, 2018 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham. 
Published 02/20/19
Episode #198: While trying to parent her children with honesty and authenticity, a mother of three stumbles across her own belief system. An often funny and heartbreaking story of love and faith. Recorded live at our 10th Anniversary show on April 18, 2018 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham.
Published 01/11/19
Episode #197: A uniquely constructed story that traces the relationship between grandfather and granddaughter through series of letters. Recorded live at our Frameshift show on September 8, 2017 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 01/03/19
Episode #196: As a father prepares to give The Talk to his son, he reflects back on his messy and angst-ridden adolescence. Recorded live at our Coming of Age show on April 19, 2018 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham.
Published 09/25/18
Episode #195: A story about a girl and her dog—and her dad too. Recorded live at our FAMILY show on June 17, 2017 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 09/19/18
Episode #194: Growing up, Betsy just wanted to distinguish herself and make friends, but her unique and eccentric dad made it difficult. Recorded live at our Into the Wild show on October 13, 2017 at The Forest Theatre at UNC.
Published 08/14/18
Episode #193: Lacking the ability to embrace platonic male intimacy, a young man takes action in a unique and revealing way. Recorded live at our Man Behind the Curtain show on June 16, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
Published 08/09/18
Episode #192: A young, socially awkward mathematician tries to make a difference by teaching math in an all women's Maximum Security prison. Recorded live at our Man Behind the Curtain show on June 16, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 07/31/18
Episode #191: The CEO of Rise Biscuits and Donuts tells a story about the critical moment that allowed him to succeed in life. Recorded live at our Second Chances show on February 3, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 07/24/18
Episode #190: GrandSLAM winners from the past two years. Recorded live on April 29, 2017 and April 28, 2018 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
Published 07/18/18
Episode #189: A woman spends the better part of her life trying to fit into the popular templates laid out in front of her. That is, until she can't fight her identity anymore. Recorded live at our Second Chances show on February 3, 2018
Published 03/23/18
Episode #188: Overwhelmed after a family move to Colorado, a young middle schooler takes a stand against a bully. Recorded live at our CONFRONTATIONS show on February 4, 2017.
Published 03/15/18
Episode #187: A hilarious and moving story about finding Divine forces in the most unexpected places. Recorded live at our Medicine and Religion show on November 3, 2017 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham.
Published 03/08/18
Episode #186: He never understood his parents; his parents certainly never got him. But then, one day, they needed each other and everything changed. Recorded live at our Frameshift show on September 8, 2017. Winner of the 2017 Hippo Award for Best Comedic story. 
Published 02/16/18
Episode #185. A classic story from the Vault, an overwhelmed young father reflects on just how he got to where he is. Recorded live at Alivia's Durham Bistro on October 27, 2019. 
Published 02/09/18
Episode #184: Baseball, music, and family unite in a single, spiritual moment of bliss for one man. Recorded live at our God show on December 14, 2017 at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC.
Published 07/06/17
Episode #183: A chance encounter at a Whole Foods triggers a young woman to confront her body issues. Recorded live at our Confrontations show on Feruary 4, 2017 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. 
Published 06/22/17
Episode #182: A woman defies her family and Fundamentalist upbringing by pursuing her true love. Recorded live at our CONFRONTATIONS show on February 4, 2017 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC. 
Published 06/12/17
Episode #181: On the day of the University of North Carolina's Final Four basketball game against the Oregon Ducks, we feature a story about the die-hard love of some teams and the fierce hatred of others. Recorded live on February 4, 2017 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC. 
Published 04/01/17