In this episode, we’re featuring Bar Stories about an ordinary human experience which take an unexpected turn. Just like a conversation around a bar, one story leads to another. Someone says, “That reminds me of when…” or, in the case of this episode, “If you think that’s crazy…”

Storytellers:

• Dave Dunlap is a loud sneezer. And it gets him in a pickle.
• Steve Farrel is in the middle of his vasectomy when he is caught in the middle of a conversation he would rather not be a part of.
• Holly Poole never knows what to expect in her work day at an intensive behavioral support school, but even her most unpredictable day couldn't have prepared her for a live birth.
• Cindy Olejar remembers babysitting with an unexpected dweller in the house.

Featured Bars: Machine House Brewing, Ravenna Brewing Co, & Parkway Tavern in Tacoma.

This episode was hosted by Bar Story founders Nick Vega and Rebecca Lambert, edited and produced by Anna Dery. You can find out more about Bar Stories at barstories.org.

Podcast: #3

In this episode, we’re featuring stories where the setting of the story is its own character.

Storytellers:

• Nate McCoy worked security at the World Cup in Seattle, with some unexpected twists and turns, he had the power to change an outcome.
• Aurea Astro shares her repetitive and evolving relationship with the iconic Mailbox Peak hike. She also told it at Ignite in Seattle, which can be found here.

Featured Bars: Magoos Annex in Tacoma & Ravenna Brewing Co in Ravenna in Seattle.

This episode was hosted by Bar Story founders Nick Vega and Rebecca Lambert, edited and produced by Anna Dery. You can find out more about Bar Stories at barstories.org.

Podcast: #2

In this episode, we’re featuring stories about people metaphorically declaring “this is the hill I will die on,” no matter how much trouble it results in.

Storytellers:

• Pam Mandel becomes an expert on the mysterious pest in her home. Her piece in the Seattle Times can be found here.

• Tdohasan Sunray stands up to his childhood bully.

• Storyteller 3 (who remains anonymous) reminisces on being young and naive in a Parisian subway.

Featured Bars: Jules Mae Saloon in South Seattle & E9 Brewing in Tacoma

This episode was hosted by Bar Story founders Nick Vega and Rebecca Lambert, edited and produced by Anna Dery. You can find out more about Bar Stories at barstories.org.

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