The Stoop Storytelling Series 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 Your Public Studios.
The Stoop Storytelling Series

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 Your Public Studios.

Most Recent Episodes

Marriage Story

This week on the podcast, two tales of unconventional matches. Music: "Two Is One," by Troigo The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For My Sister

This week on the podcast, two stories of women living life to the fullest in honor of their sisters, who can't. Music: "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" by Blue Lotus The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obsessions

This week on the podcast: three stories about people who are fixated! Music: "government funded weed," Black Ant The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body Work

This week on the podcast: two stories of people reclaiming their bodies. Music: "You've Got the Body + I've Got the Brains" by lo-fi is sci-fi The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not Staying in Their Lane

This week on the podcast: two stories of doctors who refuse to confine their work to the hospital. Listener's note: The audio of Carolyn Sufrin's story improves about 1:30 into her story. Music: "A New Path" by Kirk Osamayo The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adolescents Abroad

This week on the podcast: two stories from people who came to the United States as teenagers. Music: "Julia Delaney" by Sláinte The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion is Autonomy: Part III

This week we conclude our three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care with two stories about the fight to make your own reproductive decisions. Music: Pachyderm, "Two Mountains at a Time" The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion is Autonomy: Part II

This week, we continue our three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care with two stories that get at the difficult decision-making that often has to happen in situations where a woman needs an abortion. Music: "Fix This" by Hope For Agoldensummer The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion is Autonomy: Part I

This week we kick off a three-part series featuring stories about the experience of both providing and receiving abortion care. We begin with two very different stories that reveal the financial challenge of paying for abortion care. Music: "Bodies," by Jahzzar The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Home, Far Away

This week on the podcast, two tales of epic journeys in search of work, education, and safety. Music: "Alba" by Cambo The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.