The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based live show and podcast that features “ordinary” people sharing the extraordinary, true tales of their lives. It showcases the 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.
Since its founding in 2006, The Stoop has featured the tales of more than 2,500 people onstage — including notable citizens such as Congressman Elijah Cummings, “Wire” creator David Simon, activist DeRay Mckesson, and Senator Barbara Mikulski. The Stoop has been featured in The Washington Post, The Atlantic Magazine, and The New York Times. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast, which was started in 2015.
The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.
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This week on the podcast, two stories about women setting a brave — and joyful — new course in the wake of sickness and loss. -
This week on the podcast, three stories about young people who make decisions that seem smart at the time but aren’t! -
This week on the podcast, three stories about mere mortals who cross paths with famous dudes. -
This week on the podcast, in honor of Mother’s Day, two stories about moms who get a first-class education from their sons with disabilities. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about boys who’ll do anything — and everything — to get kicked out of boarding school. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about (pretty gross) pranks. -
This week on the podcast, three tales of young women challenging the patriarchy. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about using art to make change. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about people navigating mental health challenges with humor. -
This week on the podcast, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we have two stories of enduring romance.
