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From It Just Gets Stranger, Eli McCann and Meg Walter present stories from strangers around the world.
From It Just Gets Stranger, Eli McCann and Meg Walter present stories from strangers around the world.
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Sat, 22 Nov 2025
This time in Strangerville, a check in as we head into Thanksgiving. Eli doesn't understand taxes and thinks everything in the world might be just pretend. Meg is going to Mexico. And we were on TV this week and were probably awkward. Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 01 Nov 2025
This time in Strangerville, Meg tells Eli how to be a parent, why were we, the children of the 90s, personally responsible for extinction, and a man tells the story of a recent scam call he received. Story Scam Call, by Ian MacGregor Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
This time in Strangerville, Eli talks about his big event with Equality Utah, we discuss Halloween traditions, and a woman has a sweet encounter with a witch. Story Witches, by Sarah Evans (music by Circus Marcus) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 04 Oct 2025
This time in Strangerville, Eli is overwhelmed, has Covid, and just needs a minute, so we did another check-in episode to catch up. Also, here's the link for the Equality Utah Allies Gala if you want to come see him on stage, hopefully not coughing. Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
This time in Strangerville, we talk about what happened in Utah this week, how everything is feeling right now, and in lighter news, Eli's accidental beef with Mitt Romney.
Sat, 30 Aug 2025
This time in Strangerville, overwhelming museums, ghost tours, and a ridiculous brush with THE LAW. Story Big Mac, by Gary and Lois Uresk Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
This time in Strangerville, kids getting sick, the feeling of guilt over not getting family photos often enough, and feeling like the main character on the internet. Story Family Photos, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Please join our Patreon!
Sat, 02 Aug 2025
For this episode of Strangerville Meg reflects on the one-year anniversary since she lost her dad, Brad.
Sun, 20 Jul 2025
This time in Strangerville, our favorite current internet dramas, a bird flew into Eli's house, Meg loves the zoo, and a story about a neighborhood splashpad. Story Splashpad, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you would like to sponsor and episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are AWARD WINNING journalists. Also, we discuss half-assed home remodels. And The Suzzzzzzzzzzzz is back with a new story. Story House Hunting, by The Suzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (Link to her dating episode) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at itjustgetsstranger@gmail.com.
Sun, 15 Jun 2025
This time in Strangerville, we discuss screen time for kids, traveling with a baby, and a woman shares about the time she spooked herself in a Walmart. Story Shoplifter, by Amy Simmons Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join us on Patreon! If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 31 May 2025
This time in Strangerville, Meg came to Eli's birthday party and babies have weird tastes in food. Story Pickles, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 17 May 2025
This time in Strangerville, Eli has a new dream of becoming an A-list mega celebrity Tiktok star, Meg doesn't think you should leave your kids in the car, and a story from Eli about feeding his baby. Story Formula, by Eli McCann (music by Julio Oyanguran) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you want to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sun, 04 May 2025
This time in Strangerville, Eli has a close call on a run, Meg is an exceptional gardener and she's not afraid to tell us, and the story of securing a passport for a baby. Story Passport, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
This time in Strangerville, we're getting passports for our children, we are married to problem solvers and thank god for that, plus a story about the time Eli had to play the piano at his great aunt's funeral. Story La Donna, by Eli McCann (music by Katy Kirby) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
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Fri, 04 Apr 2025
This time in Strangerville, people are giving Eli very annoying baby toys, gallows humor is our brand, and a story about an attempted swim in The Great Salt Lake. Story The Great Salt Lake, by Eli McCann (music by SalmonLikeTheFish) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join us on Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 15 Mar 2025
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have very different taste in men who are too young for us, Eli bought a car and thinks it should be national news, and Skylar gets a birthday surprise. Story Birthday Surprise, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
This time in Strangerville, we talk about the Oscars, Disneyland, and the time Eli accidentally met Ellen. Story Ellen, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Sun, 16 Feb 2025
This time in Strangerville, we are addicted to our phones and trashy reality tv and we aren't sorry about it. Also, a woman accidentally goes on a five hour jog in Alaska. AND, this episode of Strangerville is sponsored by Crew, a banking app designed specifically for families. Open a bank account for yourself or your kids using the code "STRANGER", deposit any amount, and Crew will credit your account with a $50 thank you. Please show Crew some love! Story: A Five Hour Jog, by Bethany McCurry (music by Charlie Lewis) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join us on Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025
This time in Strangerville, Eli is not sure he should be allowed to have a baby, we discuss open concept kitchens, and whether we've done too much therapy. Also, a story about cleaning out a garage. It's more interesting than it sounds. We insist. Story The Curb, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at itjustgetsstranger@sponsors.com.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Hello--Interrupting your day with a gift episode from our Patreon. This episode is from last year and gives you a little teaser of what kind of content you hear on our monthly bonus episodes. We sometimes say things on Patreon we don't dare to say on the main channel and I did not screen this one today so I don't know if this is one of those episodes. I'm taking a serious risk here. Please enjoy! And if you'd like, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/strangervillepodcast to hear all of our other bonus episodes (42 of them, and counting).
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
This time in Strangerville, Meg's life will end when they take TikTok away from her, all the other social media apps are hot garbage, and a story from Eli about his stinky house. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Stench, by Eli McCann (Music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sun, 05 Jan 2025
This time in Strangerville, new year, new us. Probably. We talk movies, Disneyland, and why we're bad at business. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story An Affair to Forget, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter Join us on Patreon! For sponsorship inquires, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 21 Dec 2024
This time in Strangerville, are you supposed to buy your newborn Christmas presents even though he doesn't even know he has hands? Also, Meg is going to New York to see a play. Plus a story from Eli about what it's like to be a Hot Single Mom. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Little Adventures, by Eli McCann (music by Jota) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
This time in Strangerville, Meg highly recommends you all go to elementary school assemblies, Eli is living in the in-between time with his baby, and a story about starting paternal leave. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Paternal Leave, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Sat, 16 Nov 2024
This time in Strangerville, Eli got four nights of good sleep and saw the face of god, Meg is gearing up for some difficult holidays, and a man navigates coming out to himself and his family. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Pouring Water, by Hunter Prueger (music by Middle Sattre) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Check out Rebbie Brassfield's new podcast, Mormons in Media Join us on Patreon!
Sat, 26 Oct 2024
This time in Strangerville, Meg went to San Fran, Eli is very cranky from feeding a baby at 2:00 AM, and a story from Eli on the Strangerville Live stage about navigating a respectful relationship with his family despite differences of faith. Listen on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Resigned, by Eli McCann (Get a copy of The Book of Queer Mormon Joy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsors@itjustgetss
Fri, 11 Oct 2024
This time in Strangerville, Eli is EXCELLING as a new parent, Meg is going to a PGA tournament, and a story from Adam Berg on the Strangerville Live stage about a very odd date. Listen on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Hot Tubs, by Adam Berg (Get a copy of The Book of Queer Mormon Joy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Fri, 20 Sep 2024
This time in Strangerville, Eli's life is about to change pretty dramatically and Meg is trying very hard not to be condescending about it, we are not actors, and an essay from Eli about his Sunday routine (from The Book of Queer Mormon Joy). Story Sunday, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Meg talks about the recent unexpected passing of her dear father. Listen on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2024
This time in Strangerville, Meg is off on a bit of a break so we have Jolyn Metro filling in. We discuss Burning Man, European theme parks, Jolyn lies a lot and encourages others to do so, and Troy Williams takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about his mom's funeral. Story Can't Help Falling In Love, by Troy Williams Production by Eli McCann & Jolyn Metro Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Fri, 19 Jul 2024
This time in Strangerville, Eli is going to a theme park in Europe for some reason, Meg is a fabulous cook even if her kids don't think so, and a story about joining an exclusive knitting group. Story Knitting Group, by Eli McCann (music by Doctor Turtle) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! Also, tickets and info for our August 5 book launch and storytelling show HERE.
Sat, 06 Jul 2024
This time in Strangerville, Skylar was profiled by The Washington Post and it was odd, Meg had a bloody accident, and a story from Eli about becoming obsessed with a walking competition. Story Walktober, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, contact Meg at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Fri, 14 Jun 2024
This time in Strangerville, we have no idea what music the kids are listening to these days, Eli's dogs had a fight on his face, and the harrowing story of a family's attempts to find their dad who went on a motorcycle trip in Mexico. Story Mexico Motorcycle, by Jesslyn Poulson (music by Doctor Turtle) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! Also, info on the Stories of Pride Event, June 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City, where Eli will be sharing a story. Get tickets HERE.
Sat, 01 Jun 2024
This time in Strangerville, a pushy salesperson, Meg forgot her child at a park, and reflections from Eli who is forty, flirty, and friving. Story Over the Hill, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com
Fri, 17 May 2024
This time in Strangerville, Chat GPT, we're getting slower at races, and a story from Eli about a childhood field trip. Listen to Strangerville wherever you get your podcasts. Story Kennecott Copper Mine, by Eli McCann (music by La Rue Zabyme) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquires, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
This time in Strangerville, we have no idea how much gates are supposed to cost, Meg is better at grocery shopping than Eli, and a very dramatic story about what happened when a business stopped accepting VISA credit cards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Story Credit Card Wars, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship opportunities, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Sat, 13 Apr 2024
This time in Strangerville, Eli is scared of medication, Meg thinks it's ok to have nice hair, and the beautiful story of a man who went to great lengths to try to reunite a family with a meaningful piece of art. Story Portrait of Elizabeth, by Greg Green and Mark Petersen (music by Keys of Moon Music) 'Lonesome Journey' by Keys of Moon Music is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Join our Patreon! Sponsorship inquiries to sponsors@itjusgetsstranger.com
Sat, 30 Mar 2024
This time in Strangerville, remodeling old houses, interpreting nightmares, and a story from Eli about wandering some once gritty streets in far western Ukraine. Story L'viv, by Eli McCann (music by Ayla Nereo) Join our Patreon! Interested in advertising on Strangerville? Contact us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024
This time in Strangerville, the Kate Middleton Crisis, the Wonka Experience, old houses, and a story about all of the things Eli's parents said to him growing up. Story This Is Why We Wear Seatbelts, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 24 Feb 2024
This time in Strangerville, Meg went on a theme park tour for journalism, Eli flew on a tiny plane and it was terrifying, plus a story from Eli about old houses and family keepsakes. Story Bookends, by Eli McCann (music: Don't You Leave by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 10 Feb 2024
This time in Strangerville, Meg is a law breaker now, Eli had to play Mormon hymns at a funeral, and a dramatic recounting of what it was like for Skylar to shop for a couch. Story A New Couch, by Eli McCann (music by Alena Smirnova) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
[Eli is a mess and he accidentally uploaded the wrong audio for this episode initially. This is his second attempt. Please be kind to him. He's not a very smart man.] This time in Strangerville, Eli went to the Grand Canyon and found out he is not a very tough man, Meg is being bullied by TikTok, and a story from Eli about how he started getting up at illegal o'clock to meet with a personal trainer at the gym. Story Personal Trainer, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCa
Fri, 12 Jan 2024
This time in Strangerville, goals for 2024, guests overstaying their welcome, and Eli shares some email exchanges from back when he was brave enough to have a Couchsurfing account. Story Couchsurfing Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 17 Dec 2023
This time in Strangerville, treating our bodies like dump trucks for the holidays, Eli and Meg don't read enough books and they feel bad about that, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the time he trolled the president of a very intense book club. Story Book Club Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023
This time in Strangerville, Meg is going to London because of Gwyneth Paltrow, the Olympics are coming to town, and Brandt Hill takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain what happened (mud, etc.) when he was persuaded to go to Burning Man this year.
Sat, 18 Nov 2023
This time in Strangerville, some sad news about Eli's dear grandma. Meg thinks the government should be more dysfunctional. And Lindsay Denton takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about what it's like to be a parent to children who decide to have terrifying imaginary friends. Story Eyeball, by Lindsay Denton Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Fri, 03 Nov 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli is basically a mechanic, weaponized incompetence, and Seth Ensign takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the time he tried to build up the courage to ask out a woman at BYU. Story BYU Library, by Seth Ensign Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 22 Oct 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli is caught in a very toxic steps competition, Meg ran a marathon as a comedy bit, and Rebbie Brassfield takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the lengths she went through to get the perfect family photo. Story Marigold, by Rebbie Brassfield Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 07 Oct 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli went to France and he has some OPINIONS, Meg is about to run a marathon, and a story from Eli about caring for his ailing grandma. Story G-Mac, by Eli McCann (music by Katy Kirby) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Tue, 19 Sep 2023
This time in Strangerville, stuff that's entertaining us on the internet, people pleasers, and a woman recounts her difficult experience with an international adoption. Story Adoption, by Kathleen Flippen (music by Alexander Turnquist) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 09 Sep 2023
This time in Strangerville, Delta diarrhea, special guest Ramona Walter, and Eli shares a story about changing jobs. Story Change, by Eli McCann (music by Robert Farmer) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 20 Aug 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli joined a knitting group, Meg complains about running, and a woman shares an essay about raising three autistic children at once. Story Autism, by Becky Kimball (music: Fishing by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 06 Aug 2023
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli ran a race and there were no winners, encounters with politicians, and a field trip to the United States Supreme Court. Story Justice, by Gabby Morreale Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 22 Jul 2023
This time in Strangerville we discuss marriage veto power and it's constitutional limitations, why we cook, and a lovely essay about a man who found solace under Julia Child's written tutelage. Story Jandy & Julia, by Andy Rodriguez (music by Kevin MacLeod) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 08 Jul 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli accidentally met Ellen, Meg is a strong confident women who don't need no Twitter, and some Yahoo! Answers trolling. Story Yahoo! Answers, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 24 Jun 2023
This time in Strangerville, unsolved mysteries at Eli's gym, Meg is too old to take redeye flights anymore, and Emily King takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of how lightsabers nearly ruined her life. Story Death By Lightsaber, by Emily King Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 03 Jun 2023
This time in Strangerville Eli was lured into a potentially very dangerous mission after getting robbed, Meg brags about her garden, and Adam Berg takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of the time he frantically searched for someone to give him an emergency root canal in a foreign country. Story Root Canal, by Adam Berg Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 20 May 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli lived a nightmare with his very sick dogs, Meg brags about eating spicy food, and Shireen Ghorbani takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of the birth of her child. Story Perfect Birth, by Shireen Ghorbani Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Fri, 05 May 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli is doing a triathlon and Meg thinks he should quit. And Sierra Wise takes the Strangerville Live stage to the tell the story of the time she fell in a manhole. Story Guatemalan Manhole, by Sierra Wise Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
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Sat, 15 Apr 2023
This time in Strangerville, Meg went to the big city, Eli had a very confusing experience at a coffee shop, and a woman recounts her childhood fears of Chuck E. Cheese. Story Chuck E. Cheese, by Jeanine Bee (music by PC-One) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 01 Apr 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli somehow found himself at a Taylor Swift concert, travel pains, and a bikini wax that went very wrong. Story Bikini Wax, by Aly Vallarta Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
This time in Strangerville, Skylar dyed his hair red and we are trying to understand why, no one understands health insurance, and a family reunion camping trip went very wrong for Eli's family in the 90s. Story Family Reunion, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 04 Mar 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli's family loves to group chat, games we played as children, and a woman has the WORST first Tinder date ever. Story: Emergency Date, by Sara McCurdy Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 18 Feb 2023
This time in Strangerville, Eli went to a movie theater where there were children, Meg is 40% done with her life, and Eli took the stage 10 years ago to the story of his Ukrainian appendectomy. Story Hospital Bohdan, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 05 Feb 2023
This time in Strangerville, gross restaurant experiences and gameshow tryouts. Story Family Feud, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 21 Jan 2023
This time in Strangerville, Meg got a dog on accident, Eli was forced to dance in public, and a woman ends up performing in a very strange Japanese music video. Story Music Video, by Heidi Harris Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sat, 07 Jan 2023
This time in Strangerville, new year's resolutions, medical scares, and the story of a baby's first few stressful days of life. Story Newborn Baby, by Miranda, (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 17 Dec 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli lives at Urgent Care now, Meg is collecting stories about Hallmark movies, and we revisit a story about Eli's Christmas in Palau. Story Excuse My Christmas (Replay), by Eli McCann (music by Jan Terri) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sun, 04 Dec 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli went back to therapy, Meg doesn't know how to help him, and Adam Berg may have dated a conartist. Story Facebook Relationship Status Find Once Upon A FairyTale on Amazon [https://t.co/ak0JOsDBNc]. All proceeds go to The Magic Yarn Project [https://t.co/I81Tdovf9m]. And join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 20 Nov 2022
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are journalistic rivals now, a puppy goes to boarding school, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to share an email exchange he once had with Disneyland. Story Disneyland Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 05 Nov 2022
This time in Strangerville, unverified celebrity rooms, mean-spirited dog gossip, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of visiting a psychic. Story Psychic, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 22 Oct 2022
This time in Strangerville, Skylar thinks Meg's children are babies, Eli's grandma doesn't care what anyone thinks anymore, and Troy Williams takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of the time he found out the FBI had opened a file on him. BONUS: Surprise studio visit from the ever hilarious Emily King. Story FBI File, by Troy Williams Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 15 Oct 2022
This time in Strangerville, special guests Ivy and Ramona join us in the studio. Tune in to hear how bad Eli is at talking to Meg's children. Also, Emily King takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of the time she got lost at Disneyland. Story Splash Mountain, by Emily King Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 08 Oct 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli is in landscaping hell, Meg lost a toenail, and Michelle Pearson takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about how she met her husband. Also, our audio is a little weird on this and we don't know why. Sorry. We're new to podcasting. Story Pizza, by Michelle Pearson Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
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Sun, 02 Oct 2022
This time in Strangerville, our dogs and children only behave for others, and Lindsay Hansen Park takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about what spiders have taught her. Story A Tale of Two Spiders, by Lindsay Hansen Park Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 24 Sep 2022
This time in Strangerville, apparently anxiety can give you fevers, Meg needs help with her digital hoarding, and a woman tells the story of rushing to the hospital to say goodbye to her grandmother. Story Grandma's Voicemail, by Jessica Anderson (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 03 Sep 2022
This time in Strangerville, a refrigerator disaster, Meg is done with summer, and a woman talks about battling extremists in her local school board. Story Anne Frank, by Laney Hawes (music by Blue Dot Sessions) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sun, 28 Aug 2022
This time in Strangerville, we discuss weddings, Disneyland, and Eli's first time ever trying coffee. Story Coffee, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [https://www.itjustgetsstranger.com/strangerville/episodes/episode-208-white-sedan/patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sun, 14 Aug 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli has a surprise for Skylar, moving is the worst, and a man recounts a cross country trip with toddlers. Story Cross Country Move, by James McMurray Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 06 Aug 2022
This time in Strangerville, Meg did genetic testing, some conversation about giving birth, and a woman tells the story of her wild first day at a new job. Story Salt Lake Library, by Aleceeya (Music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 30 Jul 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli is a slob, Meg doesn't know how to talk to mechanics, and a piece about encounters with strangers. Story White Sedan, by Eli McCann (Music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 16 Jul 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli has yet another bathroom mishap, Meg is awkward at restaurants, and Eli shares a story on the Strangerville Live stage about some unexpected travel companions in Ukraine. Story Edith and Beau, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 02 Jul 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli got a new job, Meg reflects on the Becky Edwards campaign, and Eli did a bad thing in a Tesco bathroom. Story Tesco, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 26 Jun 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli went to Ireland, Meg is fighting deer, and a woman regrets leaving loose change on a table. Story Loose Change, by Ann Chapman Wells (music by The Joy Drops [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Joy_Drops/Not_Drunk_EP/NotDrunk-mix-full-band-no-vocal/] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Tue, 07 Jun 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli's puppy remains a terrorist, Meg went to a political debate, and a woman has a problem at a pizza restaurant. Story Bathroom Door, by Lisa Turley Smith Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 22 May 2022
This time in Strangerville, a couple tells the story of their devastating experience navigating a parent's worst nightmare and the love for their child that guided them through it. Story Jacob, by Jessica Van Wyen and Justin Van Wyen (music by Benny Martin Piano [https://soundcloud.com/bennymartinpianist/maxence-cyrin-where-is-my-mind-the-pixies-piano-cover] ) Production by Eli McCann
Mon, 16 May 2022
This time in Strangerville, it's graduation season, Meg's body is falling apart, and a mother's harrowing journey dealing with her teenager's gym bag. Story Gym Bag, by Laney Hawes (music by Danza Filipina [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Urbano_A_Zafra/single/Danza_Filipina/]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 01 May 2022
This time in Strangerville, celebrity meetings, a walk through Strangerville history, and Whitney Call takes the Strangerville Live stage to share a story about a very uncomfortable blind date. Story Fur Coat, by Whitney Call Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!
Sun, 24 Apr 2022
It's our 200th episode! And this time in Strangerville, Eli is betrayed by Quilt, Meg got "food poisoning," and Shelby Hintze takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell family secrets. Story Family Secret, by Shelby Hintze Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
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Sun, 17 Apr 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli went to a four-day wedding with straight people, Meg will not leave her home, and Meredeth Muller takes the Strangerville Live stage to share her harrowing tale of going to teen court. Story Teen Court, by Meredeth Muller Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 03 Apr 2022
This time in Strangerville, Meg went to Italy, Eli's puppy can now open doors, and Brandt Hill takes the Strangerville Live stage to share a story about his father's decision to become a singer during his retirement. Story Music Lessons, by Brandt Hill Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 20 Mar 2022
This time in Strangerville, what's the worst relationship advice you've received? We discuss language barriers. And a man stumbles into a big surprise when he checks into his airbnb. Story Airbnb, by Keith King Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sun, 13 Mar 2022
This time in Strangerville, Meg went to her neighborhood caucus and had a wild time, an explanation about the current happenings in Ukraine, and Eli launched a fundraiser. Story Ukraine, A Brief History, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
We're releasing this episode early because it covers topics that we felt like shouldn't wait, including Eli's thoughts on the current crisis in Ukraine. Also, an interview with another Alphacon survivor. Story Alphacon 2, by Bryan Mansfield
Sun, 20 Feb 2022
In this emergency episode, Meg gives us an update on the amazing things that happened to her at Alphacon. If you don't know what that is, go listen to Episode 194 where she talks about what it is and why she was planning to attend.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022
This time in Strangerville, Meg is going to Alphacon!!! Eli spent a few days with a stranger in Bosnia. A woman recounts an experience watching a recording of Fleetwood Mac as a child. And we want Blockbuster to come back. Story Fleetwood Mac, by Jordan Townsend Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast] for bonus episodes and content. Fleetwood Mac By Jordan Townsend No one told me how awful love was. My parents never really explained that i
Sun, 06 Feb 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli had a mishap with self-tanner, Meg's children are using robots to torture their mother, and a woman stops by the studio to talk about the loss of a person who had an impact on many. Story Kris, by Jerilyn Hassell Pool (music by Austin Moffa)
Sat, 29 Jan 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli now lives in a factory, Meg explains the Day Five itch, and Skylar was very immature in Hungary. Story Hungary, by Eli McCann (music by Danza Filipina [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Urbano_A_Zafra/single/Danza_Filipina]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
Sat, 15 Jan 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli had "take your Meg to work day," Skylar is setting up puppy playdates with Meg's children, and a woman's attempt to friendzone a dude goes very very badly. Story Friendzoned, by Jess (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-blues-country-compilation-remastered-1/all-night-long-id-775-remasterd] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 08 Jan 2022
This time in Strangerville, Eli is now a half-ass vegan, Meg's body is falling apart, and a woman recalls a moment when she realized her dad was the star of his own life. Story Christmas Dad, by Michelle Slater (music by Ketsa [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/spiral-forecast/12-dream-teachers]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
Sun, 19 Dec 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli almost went to prison once, never ask Meg to translate a talk in Latvian on the spot, and a reporter struggles to understand southern accents. Story Buffalo, by Frank Smith (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/who-made-you/old-river-boat-id-1368] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sun, 12 Dec 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli gets a puppy, what is your earliest memory?, Meg clears the air re: Taylor Swift, and a PTA president has a mishap at an assembly. Story Body Builder, by Rebecca Bateman (music by The Joy Drops [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Joy_Drops/Not_Drunk_EP/NotDrunk-mix-full-band-no-vocal] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]
Sat, 04 Dec 2021
This time in Strangerville, are Meg and Eli too anxious to raise children, a story about an earthquake, and a discussion about what happens to your body when you turn 35. Story Earthquake Drill, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 20 Nov 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli decided to go to SNL and the Swifties were RUTHLESS, Meg is not wearing a bra, and the story of a mishap that occurred on what should have been a very pleasant walk. Story Walking The Dog, by Eli McCann (music by The Trumpeteers [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Trumpeteers]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GFBrRAoePYY3xt0W669hE?si=li7cqOAbS-O3dK_DENLKng
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Sun, 07 Nov 2021
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Sat, 06 Nov 2021
This time in Strangerville, people wait for the Second Coming of JFK, Meg is not willing to do her own historical research, and the story, and DRAMA, of a legendary tree that some say shaded the Mormon pioneers. Story The Lone Cedar Tree, by Eli McCann (music by Alena Smirnova [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/just-a-waltzmp3]) Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
Sat, 30 Oct 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli wants to be pregnant so he can tell Meg it’s really not that bad, Meg is getting the booster shot, and the story of one town that became gripped by a 1925 trial over evolution. Story The Scopes Monkey Trial, by Eli McCann (music by Circus Marcus [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/CIRCUSMARCUS/Divers_classiques/Beethoven_-_Bagatelle_op119_n9] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.li
Sat, 23 Oct 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli has Covid and it’s very sad, Meg can’t be a vegan because of cheese, and a woman accidentally gets stoned right before giving her daughter dating advice she now can’t remember. Story Accidental Stoning, by Tara Jaynes Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast] https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_183_Accidental_Stoning_2.mp3
Fri, 15 Oct 2021
This time in Strangerville, did you hear about our kidney donation? Meg is trying to potty train a human and there is pee everywhere. And an Amish man anonymously writes about his experience living in his community in the closet. Story: Stepping Out, by Anonymous (read by Adam Berg) (music by Benny Martin Piano [https://soundcloud.com/bennymartinpianist/maxence-cyrin-where-is-my-mind-the-pixies-piano-cover] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/stranger
Sun, 03 Oct 2021
This time in Strangerville, a woman does not think skeletons are funny, a family watches their house burn down, and Meg does not approve of her children’s Halloween costumes. Story Fire, by Tiffany Wacaser (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] ) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_181_Fire_2.mp3
Sun, 26 Sep 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli had a meltdown, Meg is trying to get him to go to some church. Any church. And Eli took the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of Skylar’s first three visits to Salt Lake City when they started dating. Story: And That’s When I Knew, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast] https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_180_And_Thats_When_I_Knew_2.mp3
Sat, 18 Sep 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg drove several hours to attend a paranormal conference, Eli saw aliens once and no one will believe him, and Adam Berg takes the stage to tell the story about the time he kind of went on a double date. Story Double Date, by Adam Berg Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_179_Double_Date_2.mp3
Sat, 11 Sep 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg wrote an article for the newspaper and people are NOT HAPPY. Eli had a mishap with a party invitation. And Stacey Harkey takes the Strangerville Live Stage to tell a story about receiving an unsolicited nude photo of his boss’s wife. Story Sext Message, by Stacey Harkey Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_178_Sext_Message_2.mp3
Sun, 05 Sep 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli has a mishap in a public bathroom, Meg can DRINK (water), and Cindy Ford takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of the time she fought for women in a food-eating contest in Korea. Story Ramen, by Cindy Ford Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_177_Ramen_2.mp3
Sun, 29 Aug 2021
This time in Strangerville, SNAKES, dirty college apartments, and a medical non-emergency. Story Helicopter Parent, by Kimberly (music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_176_Helicopter_Parent_2.mp3
Sat, 21 Aug 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg saw some Disney gays, Eli is a mean old man who doesn’t go to his cousins’ weddings, and a New York transplant navigates the confusing world of gay dating apps. Story Dating Apps, by David (music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Ep
Sat, 07 Aug 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli went on the news, Meg may have caused a 200-car pile-up on the freeway, and Becky Edwards talks about how her relationship with LaVell Edwards helped shaped the kind of politician she’s trying to be as she runs for the United States senate. Story Relationships, by Becky Edwards (music by Robert Farmer [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_Farmer/solo-guitar-instrumentals-ep-2015/03-If_we_knew_all_the_laws_of_Nature] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
Sat, 31 Jul 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli went on a hot date that ended in disaster, a playground brawl, and some other punching. Story Nose Bleed, by Eli McCann (music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_173_Nose_Bleed_2.mp3
Sat, 24 Jul 2021
This time in Strangerville, have you ever had a brief but meaningful encounter with a stranger that left an impact? One man tells the story of his day at Stonehenge and how it changed the course of his life. Also, only 5-star hotels for Meg from here on. Story Stonehenge, by Derek Wright (music by Robert Farmer [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_Farmer/solo-guitar-instrumentals-ep-2015/03-If_we_knew_all_the_laws_of_Nature] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [htt
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Sat, 17 Jul 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli babysat Meg’s children. Or did they babysit him? Some existential crises about the vastness of space. And a woman has a mishap in bed with were nemesis. Story Softball, by Laurel Sorensen Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_171_Softball_2.mp3
Sat, 10 Jul 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg feels lied to at a party Eli graciously invited her to attend, our parents liked to mess with us when we were children, and a woman goes to great lengths to explore the possibility of a relationship with someone she hardly knows. Story Egyptian Rom Com, by Annette Thacker Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_170_Egyptian_Rom_Com.mp3
Sat, 03 Jul 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli were odd children, some stuff about Disneyland, and an international conflict sprouts on the shores of Croatia. Story World War III, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_169_World_War_III_2.mp3
Sat, 26 Jun 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg might be having an affair with Eli’s gay husband, a conversation about extending grace, and a man shares the story of booking an Elvis impersonator for his mother’s funeral. Story Elvis, by Troy Williams (music by Benny Martin Piano [https://soundcloud.com/bennymartinpianist/maxence-cyrin-where-is-my-mind-the-pixies-piano-cover] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_168_Elvis_2.mp3
Sat, 19 Jun 2021
This time in Strangerville, we kind of believe in horoscopes, Meg flashed a bunch of strangers, and Rebbie tells the story of comparing herself to other millennials who all seemed to be buying homes and succeeding in their adulthood. Story Did You Floss? by Rebbie Brassfield (music by Michael Chapman & The Woodpiles [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Michael_Chapman__The_Woodpiles/NATCH_7/03_A_Strangers_Map_of_Texas] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/
Sat, 05 Jun 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli is caught in something of a Mrs. Robinson situation, Meg has taught her children to use technology and this was a mistake, and a man takes the law into his own hands when his comic books are stolen from a parking garage. Story: Comic Books, by Jason Anderson (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_166_Comic_Books.mp3
Sat, 22 May 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg might have a gambling addiction, Eli tried to charm a very mean woman at a bank once, and a woman has a wild experience trying to introduce her polite husband to her very lively family. Story: Attic, by Renae (Music by Less Hayden [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs_1720/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_09_Three_1479] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secur
Sat, 15 May 2021
This time in Strangerville, a zoom call gone very wrong, dogs are navigating the subway system, and a couple has a medical scare in eastern Europe. Story: Poison, by Bridget Palmer (music by Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Salad_Mixed/allright-in-louisiana-instrumental-id-1303] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_164_Poison_2.mp3
Sat, 08 May 2021
This time in Strangerville, customer service is bad, unless you’re Meg. People seem to want to help Meg. And Eli shares a story about a babysitter from his childhood who had a very strange rule. Story A Flushed Toilet, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/next-wildwestworld/waiting-alone-in-the-dust-id-1301] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_163_A_Flushed_Toilet_2.mp3
Sat, 01 May 2021
This time in Strangerville, a Twitter bot is cyberbullying Eli, Meg is harassing the neighborhood turkey, and a couple recounts their harrowing experience when a toddler goes to battle with a folding chair. Story: Folding Chair, by Kina and Travis Scott (Music by Jackson F. Smith [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast] https://traffic.libsyn.co
Sat, 24 Apr 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli is the upstairs people on Downton Abbey and Meg defames her pediatrician. Also, a physician shares his experience navigating These Unprecedented Times. Story: Healthcare Hero, by Michael Miles (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/161_Medical_H
Sat, 10 Apr 2021
This episode is a bummer. You’ve been warned. Meg discusses having to put her dog down. Eli shares the story of dealing with two parents who have covid. There’s a lot of crying. Don’t yell at us. We’re very fragile right now. Story Covid Parents, by Eli McCann (music by My Bubba & Mi [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/My_Bubba__Mi/Wild__You/My_bubba__Mi_-_Wild__You_-_02_Oh_Kiss_No] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_160_Covid_Pare
Sat, 03 Apr 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli needs to get back to the klerbbb, Meg is not interested in joining him, and a woman goes on a wild Bolivian journey thanks to an emergency surgery. Story: Bolivian Appendectomy, by Sara Bybee Fisk (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter (Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_159_Bolivian_Appendectomy_3.mp3
Sat, 27 Mar 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg’s toddler chopped off his own finger and Eli is VERY sorry for how funny he thinks this story is. And a woman has a perfect day that ends in an incredible coincidence on a Canadian beach. Story: Coincidence, by Laurel Arnold Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_158_Coincidence_2.mp3
Sat, 20 Mar 2021
This time in Strangerville, Eli’s family is being haunted! Meg didn’t get celebrated enough on International Women’s Day. And a piece about how our perception of online dating has evolved over the past two decades. Story Online Dating, by Eli McCann (music by Doctor Turtle [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/5f91e09024ca8/kerchingless-wonder] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Online_Dating_2.mp3
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Sat, 13 Mar 2021
This time in Strangerville, stories of bad customer service, rumors about Mormon celebrities, and what happens these days when you try to make a donation to the DI. Story Steve Martin, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_156_Steve_Martin_2.mp3
Sat, 06 Mar 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are very bad at business. And a woman has a terrifying experience navigating a highway. Story: Manhole, by Laney Hawes (Music by Jackson F. Smith [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/StrangervillePodcast] https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_155_Manhole_2.mp3
Sat, 27 Feb 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are now at a point in their lives when the gifts that make them cry the biggest tears of joy are wooden spoons and snow blowers. And a woman recounts her wild journey that started with an adoption and ended with a secret. Story: To Be A Secret, by Kelsey music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/Strangerville
Sat, 20 Feb 2021
This time in Strangerville, doggy dental care is stressful, Eli and Meg are personally close with all of the Peloton instructors, and a woman remembers taking an Amish family on a camping trip nearly two decades ago. Story Amish, by Rachel Harris (Music by Michael Chapman [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Michael_Chapman/Live_on_WFMUs_Surface_Noise_with_Joe_McGasko_-_September_25_2014/Chapman_Michael_-_01_-_Strangers_Map_Of_Texas] ) Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsy
Sat, 13 Feb 2021
This time in Strangerville, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity for Eli’s husband to scam Eli, Meg was the kind of girl in high school who watched I Love The 80s on VH1, and a woman recounts her harrowing journey visiting an unconventional dentist. Story: The Butchar, by Jesslyn Poulson (Music by Jackson F. Smith [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville
Fri, 05 Feb 2021
This time in Strangerville, Meg’s children thinks she might be having an affair with Eli, why do people work so much?, and Eli recounts a memory of seeing locals show up on early reality television programs. Story: Utah’s Reality Pioneers, by Eli McCann (music by Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Salad_Mixed/allright-in-louisiana-instrumental-id-1303] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_151_Utah_Reality_Pioneers_2.m
Sat, 30 Jan 2021
This time in Strangerville, someone shared a recipe for “Just In Case” cookies online and Meg and Eli are very upset. A man has a run in with a dangerous cartel in Mexico. And Meg and Eli are lucky to have survived several close calls while living in eastern Europe. Story Cartel, by Tim Stricklan, music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Eip
Sun, 24 Jan 2021
This time in Strangerville, there was an inauguration and it was peaceful, Meg and Eli discuss career crises, and Rebbie Brassfield shares her experience of feeling very unqualified to create an ad campaign for Pepsi. Story Selling Sex As A Virgin, by Rebbie Brassfield (Music by Less Hayden [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs_1720/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_09_Three_1479] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_149_Sell
Sat, 16 Jan 2021
This time in Strangerville, it’s our fifth birthday! Eli tries to convince a skeptical Meg that we are in for more peaceful times. And a woman deserves the Purple Heart for surviving what must be the worst dates that have ever happened. Story Four Dating Rules, by The Suzzzz Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_148_Four_Dating_Rules_3.mp3
Sat, 09 Jan 2021
This time in Strangerville, how was your Insurrection Day? Meg and Eli discuss it. And Eli shares a story about what it felt like to close out 2020. Story A New Kind of Peace, by Eli McCann (music by Our Friendly Beasts [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Some_Serious_Folk_and_the_Pernicious_Pennywhistle] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_147_A_New_Kind_of_Peace_3.mp3
Fri, 01 Jan 2021
This time in Strangerville, please please please do not take any medical advice from Strangerville. Please. We don’t know what we’re talking about and we don’t want anyone to die because of things we’ve said. Also, enjoy Eli’s story about how he tried to get his husband to believe in ghosts. Story: The Mink Creek Ghost, by Eli McCann (music by Loyalty Freak Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_] ) Production by E
Sat, 19 Dec 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are pro Big Brother and hereby welcome government surveillance into their lives. Also, a woman finds herself in a bind when her mother sets her up for a sleepover with a girl from school she barely knows. Story Sleepover, by LRE (music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/str
Sat, 12 Dec 2020
This time in Strangerville, a crime has been committed and it involves ice cream and marital tension. And a man shares his recipe for smoked oregano and college hijinks. Story: Rocky Mountain High, by Scott (music by ProleteR [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ProleteR/Curses_From_The_Past/ProleteR_-_01_-_April_Showers] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_144_Rocky_Mountain_High_2.mp3
Sat, 05 Dec 2020
This time in Strangerville, 2020 has ruined our ability to actually gauge our own productivity, Meg is terrified for her child to become a teenage boy one day, and a woman ends up at the center of a police investigation after stumbling upon a shocking scene in her college apartment. Story Dead Cow, by Laney Hawes (Music by Jackson F. Smith [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://tra
Sat, 28 Nov 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli urges you not to take prescription medications that aren’t for you. Meg agrees, and is disappointed. And a roll down memory lane in Utah’s musty skating rink. Story Classic Skating, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_142_Classic_Skating.mp3
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Sat, 14 Nov 2020
This time in Strangerville, we discuss Four Seasons Total Landscaping and our attempts to disconnect from the news of the day for our own survival. Plus, a story from Eli about playing the recorder in fourth grade. Story: The Beehive State, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_141_The_Beehive_State_2.mp3
Sat, 31 Oct 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg visits Skinwalker Ranch and it is CREEPY. Also, two women recount the terrifying experience of trying to expel a ghost from their house. Story: Smoking Photograph, by Emily Clark and Karen Peterson (music by Loyalty Freak Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_140_Smoking_
Sat, 24 Oct 2020
This time in Strangerville, the British tabloids are eating Meg and Eli alive this week. And a man goes on a journey to solve a mystery after visiting a haunted house in Idaho. Story Haunted House Mystery, by Kyle Treasure (music by Loyalty Freak Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_139_Haunted_House_M
Sat, 17 Oct 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli thinks you should probably vote to retain your judges, Meg gave some bad medical advice and now you all have tuberculosis, and a woman receives a postcard from beyond the grave. Story: Haunted Postcard, by Emily Tsitrian (music by Loyalty Freak Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_] ) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangervil
Sat, 10 Oct 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli did not do well in gym class. And Eli tells the story of plowing through the Boy Scout manual with his mother to get his Eagle as quickly as possible. Story: Boy Scouts of America, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_137_Scouting_2.mp3
Sat, 03 Oct 2020
This time in Strangerville, the entire government has covid, Meg and Eli recall Eastern European superstitions, and a woman recounts the gripping tale of being awake for an emergency appendectomy in Latvia in 2003. Story Latvian Hospital, by Laney Hawes Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_136_Latvian_Hospital_2.mp3
Sat, 26 Sep 2020
This time in Strangerville, have you ever sent an email to the wrong person? Also, a visit to Utah’s Thunder Down Under. Story The Mayan, by Eli McCann (some music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_135_The_Mayan_2.mp3
Sat, 12 Sep 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli survive a mountain hurricane and Rebbie Brassfield talks about what it was like dating at BYU. Story BYU Dating, by Rebbie Brassfield (Music by Less Hayden [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs_1720/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_09_Three_1479] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_134_BYU_Dating_2.mp3
Sat, 05 Sep 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg got botox, Eli caused a scene in a store, and a woman tells a story about her grandmother’s waterbed. Story Waterbed, by Heidi (Music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_133_Waterbed_2.mp3
Sat, 22 Aug 2020
This time in Strangerville, oh the confidence of straight single men. Also, a story told on stage about getting stuck on a swampy island at the Guatemala/Mexico border. Story Guatemala, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_132_Guatemala.mp3
Sat, 15 Aug 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg is moving away from Eli, waterbeds are birth control, and Eli tells the story of working for the Palauan judiciary. Story Footprints, by Eli McCann (music by Squire Tuck [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Squire_Tuck/2015021152908025/Ukulele_Blues]) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_131_Footprints_2.mp3
Sat, 08 Aug 2020
This time in Strangerville, we’re stressed out by social media attention, Eli has no patience for fad jokes, and Meg takes us on a truly wild journey of a time an internet troll threatened to murder her. Story Meghart, by Meg Walter (music by Jason Shaw [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_130_Meghart_2.mp3
Sat, 01 Aug 2020
This time in Strangerville, there are dead rats, Meg misses movie theaters, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about his arch-nemesis at the gym. Story The Gym, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_129_The_Gym_2.mp3
Sat, 25 Jul 2020
This time in Strangerville, everyone has become a walking pharmaceutical commercial thanks to COVID, and a woman tells the story about a time she was a very cheap date. Story One Scoop, by Shelby Hintze Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_128_One_Scoop_1.mp3
Sat, 18 Jul 2020
This time in Strangerville, all Meg and Eli care about is money, if you wear a mask you don’t have to wear a bra anymore, and we go on a journey with internet sensation, Jan Terri. Story Excuse My Christmas, by Eli McCann (music courtesy of Jan Terri) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_127_Excuse_My_Christmas_2.mp3
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Sat, 11 Jul 2020
This time in Strangerville, enjoy a conversation with Meg and Eli about the 2000 cinematic masterpiece about sexual harassment in the workplace, Miss Congeniality. And please subscribe to the Hive Mind Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hive-mind/id1487676016]. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_126_Hive_Mind.mp3
Sat, 04 Jul 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg shares a joke from Twitter THAT MAKES NO SENSE, Eli almost became a polygamist once, and a man tells the story of his final three dates with women. Story Three Dates, by Brice Laris Music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_125_Three_Dates_2.mp3
Sat, 27 Jun 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg is firmly anti-democracy, Daniel Tiger is the Oprah for toddlers, and Eli takes a breath in 2020. Story An Unsettling Chance To Breathe, by Eli McCann (music by Our Friendly Beasts [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Some_Serious_Folk_and_the_Pernicious_Pennywhistle] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_124_An_Unsettling_Chance_to_Breathe_2.mp3
Sun, 21 Jun 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli think nobody wants to talk to them. And a man tells a story about growing up in a cult. Story “The Crick” by Jeff Barlow Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_123_The_Crick_1.mp3
Sat, 30 May 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli were very patriotic in elementary school. And a woman tells the story of navigating the foster care system during a pandemic. Story Foster, by Joy (music by by Gillicuddy [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/01-jupiter-the-blue]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_122_Foster_3.mp3
Sun, 24 May 2020
This time in Strangerville, we’re afraid of aliens. And a woman tells a story about living in Kuwait as the COVID pandemic broke out. Story Kuwait, by Kristi Bower (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_121_Kuwait_2.mp3
Sun, 17 May 2020
This time in Strangerville, our brains are turning to mush. And a woman receives a very strange letter from somewhere on the frontier. Story: Mystery Letter, by Jocelyn Henricks Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_120_Mystery_Letter_2.mp3
Sat, 09 May 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are married to men who make them feel like bad, selfish people. And a woman gets much more than she bargained for when she agrees to give a stranger a ride to a service project. Story: Rideshare, by Karissa Lemme (music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_119_Ride_Share.mp3
Sat, 02 May 2020
This time in Strangerville, social distancing has given us a time to take a breath. Will we remember what we’ve learned? And a woman explains what it looks like to lose a parent during a pandemic. Story: Grief From Six Feet Apart, by Emily King (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_118_Grief_from_Six_Feet_Apart_2.mp3
Sun, 26 Apr 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli is not sharing his opinions anymore and Meg is FINE WITH THAT. Also, a story about how the benefits of technology probably outweigh the negatives. Segment: Is Technology Really All That Bad, by Eli McCann (music by Superoro) [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_07_Superoro_-_Quin_Conoce_el_Camino-] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.
Sun, 19 Apr 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli is terrified of the dentist, Meg can’t do second grade math, and a flight attendant talks about how dramatically his life has changed amid COVID-19 restrictions. Segment: Flight Attendant, by Tyler Wood Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_116_Flight_Attendant_2.mp3
Sat, 11 Apr 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli steals from children, Meg looks hot on Zoom, and Jolyn takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain why she’s hiding from her neighbors. Story: Gas Leak, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_115_Gas_Leak_2.mp3
Sat, 04 Apr 2020
This time in Strangerville, our home gyms are not doing very well. And a southern nurse struggles to care for a patient amid COVID-19 concerns. Story: Sweet Tea, by Heidi (music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_9] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_114_Sweet_Tea.mp3
Sat, 28 Mar 2020
This time in Strangerville, knitting, dentists, and more earthquakes. Also, a man takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of hiding from a kidnapper. Story: Kidnapped, by Stacey Harkey Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_113_Kidnapped.mp3
Sun, 22 Mar 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are practicing social distancing. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of her first real kiss. Story: First Kiss, by Mara Lefler Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_112_First_Kiss_2.mp3
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Sat, 14 Mar 2020
This time in Strangerville, we are preparing for quarantine and trying not to overreact. Also, Rachel takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain the lengths she has gone to to convince her husband they should get a cat. Story Ben Won’t Get a Cat, by Rachel Miller Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_111_Ben_Wont_Get_A_Cat.mp3
Sun, 08 Mar 2020
This time in Strangerville, we’re trying not to give you Corona Virus. And a woman receives a traveling Snuggie the day before starting chemotherapy. Story Chemo, by Tracy Emmett (music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_8] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_110_Chemo_2.mp3
Tue, 25 Feb 2020
This time in Strangerville, what happens when extremists hijack your moderate positions? Also, a woman receives a personal letter from an imprisoned Rod Blagojevich. Story Hot Rod, by Cindy Ford (Music by Ayla Nereo found at The Free Music Archive [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/Beheld/Ayla_Nereo_-_Beheld_-_01_Oh_Love] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_109_Hot_Rod_3.mp3
Tue, 18 Feb 2020
This time in Strangerville, how do you deal with conversation lingerers? Also, Eli tells the story of what happened when his parents decided to take the family to see Titanic in 1997. Story Titanic, by Eli McCann Music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_108_Titanic_2.mp3
Sat, 08 Feb 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli gets botox and he’s not afraid to talk about it. And a woman can’t help but get involved when she witnesses a car accident. Story Intersections, by Hauley Farish Music: Crucible by Wildlight From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_02_Crucible_Acoustic] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_107_Intersections_2.mp3
Sun, 02 Feb 2020
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are not abstract thinkers and they do not believe anyone else is. And Jolyn is faced with some tough questions when she comes across a man harassing women at a concert. Story Concert Harasser, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_106_Concert_2.mp3
Sat, 25 Jan 2020
This time in Strangerville, Jolyn fills in for Meg, and it only gets more ridiculous from there. Also a woman in a sleepy town develops a relationship with the police. Story Lincoln, by Amy Rose Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_105_Lincoln_2.mp3
Sat, 18 Jan 2020
This time in Strangerville, Eli agonizes over how to come out to the dentist, Meg steals from a movie theater, and a nostalgic walk through some complicated religious memories. Story “Space Jesus” by Eli McCann (music by Benny Martin Piano [https://soundcloud.com/bennymartinpianist/maxence-cyrin-where-is-my-mind-the-pixies-piano-cover] ) http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_104_Space_Jesus_2.mp3
Sun, 22 Dec 2019
It’s our last Strangerville episode of the decade and we feel old. Also, a man takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain why he deserves to be our next governor. Story I Should Be Utah’s Next Governor, by Clint Betts Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_103_Im_Running_for_Governor_2.mp3
Sat, 07 Dec 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are apparently unsanitary–don’t eat at their houses. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about her infertility. Story: The Woman Who Got Me Pregnant, by Rebbie Brassfield Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Strangerville is a production of The Beehive http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_102_The_Woman_Who_Got_Me_Pregnant_2.mp3
Sat, 16 Nov 2019
This time in Strangerville, a conversation about calling out bad behavior. And a “nice disabled girl” takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about a time when she wasn’t so nice and what that taught her. Story Nice Disabled Girl, by Shelby Hintze Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_101_Nice_Disabled_Girl_2.mp3
Sat, 09 Nov 2019
This time in Strangerville, Woke Twitter is ready to protect the bears from menial tasks, like driving cars. And Arianna Rees takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the miracles her parents performed for her with very few resources. Story A Goofy Movie, by Arianna Rees Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_100_A_Goofy_Movie.mp3
Sat, 02 Nov 2019
This time in Strangerville, the Mormons are stalking Eli and Meg will not help. Also, the backstory of the death of Sesame Street’s curmudgeonly shopkeeper. Segment Mr. Hooper, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_99_Mr._Hooper_2.mp3
Fri, 18 Oct 2019
This time in Strangerville, we’re sweeping the clouds away. Segment Snuffy, by Eli McCann (with contributions by Nicole Kragt, Alanna Coca, Laura Lacko, Catherine Yepsen, and Brice Laris) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_98_Snuffy_1.mp3
Sat, 12 Oct 2019
This time in Strangerville, Eli might be a boomer, but also, so is Meg. Also, a story about getting detained at a border. Story: Detained, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_97_Detained_2.mp3
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Sun, 06 Oct 2019
This time in Strangerville, Eli got married. And a woman and her 7-year-old niece recount a babysitting nightmare. Story Water Tsunami, by Krishelle McCann & Emrie Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_96_Water_Tsunami_2.mp3
Sun, 22 Sep 2019
This time in Strangerville, Salt Lake City will give you a giant flag to help you cross the street. And then a story about fixing up an old bicycle. Story In 1968, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_95_In_1968_2.mp3
Sat, 14 Sep 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have guilty consciences. And a woman tells the story of her worst ever blind date that would. not. end. Story Marathon Date, by Krishelle McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_94_Marathon_Date_2.mp3
Sun, 08 Sep 2019
This time in Strangerville Eli is too sarcastic to get married. And the Suzzzz recounts her worst ever babysitting experience. Story Handcuffs, by the Suzzzz Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_93_Handcuffs_2.mp3
Sat, 31 Aug 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss cold feet before marriage, Woke Twitter, and childhood anxiety. Then Eli tells a story about the worst seatmates he’s ever had on a flight. Story Seatmates, by Eli McCann Music: Write Hear Right Now [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] , by P-C ONE Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_92_Seatmates_2.mp3
Sun, 25 Aug 2019
This time in Strangerville, a discussion about “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Then Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the time he called 911 on a door-to-door salesman. Story Door-to-Door, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_91_Door_to_Door_2.mp3
Sun, 11 Aug 2019
This time in Strangerville, a conversation about how to deal with depressing news. Also, a man takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about a night his small Utah town will never forget. Story: A Night of Rage, by Clint Betts Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_90_A_Night_of_Rage_2.mp3
Sat, 03 Aug 2019
This time in Strangerville, simultaneously the best and worst karaoke to ever travel the seas. Also, a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about a science fair mishap. Story: Time Machine, by Alisa Van Langeveld Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_89_Time_Machine_2.mp3
Sun, 14 Jul 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about how the pioneers definitely had it worse. And Meg takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell us about her zebra-print sports bra. Story Zebra Down, by Meg Walter Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_88_Zebra_Down_2.mp3
Sun, 07 Jul 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg explains the proper drive-through food ordering protocol and Eli defends Pioneer Day. Also, a woman tells her heartbreaking story of a traumatic journey she went through with her adult son. Story: Not Always What You Want, by La Donna Keaton (Music by Jared Bird) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_87_Not_Always_What_You_Want_2.mp3
Sat, 29 Jun 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk their weird phobias, Eli shares a story about what moving to “paradise” really looks like, and then there’s an unexpected therapy session for which we don’t apologize. Story Life is Always Sunny in Palau, by Eli McCann (including the cruddy music) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_86_Life_is_Always_Sunny_2.mp3
Sat, 22 Jun 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli cyber-gossip, Meg appears on Inside Edition, and a woman experiences her most embarrassing moment in a public wave pool. Story Wave Pool, by Dianne, Dana, and Jamie Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_85_Wave_Pool_2.mp3
Sat, 15 Jun 2019
This time in Strangerville a woman goes to great lengths to poop like a normal person. Story Poop Mountain, by Laurel Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_84_Poop_Mountain_2.mp3
Sat, 08 Jun 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg asks Eli very intrusive questions about his family planning, plus a conversation with the Utah symphony. Segment Bats, by Conner Gray Covington Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_83_Bats_2.mp3
Sat, 01 Jun 2019
This time in Strangerville, siblings swap poop stories and Meg publicly shames Eli for his less-than-graceful plunge from the sky. Story More Poop, More Problems, by Hannah Dahl and Nick Morley Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_82_More_Poop_More_Problems_2.mp3
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Mon, 27 May 2019
This time in Strangerville, woke Twitter is the worst, Meg has butt problems, and Eli commits several crimes during the most embarrassing experience of his life. Story: Car Dealership, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_81_Car_Dealership_2.mp3
Sun, 19 May 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg is at war. With a rat. Also a young man recounts his heartbreaking experience of losing a parent to cancer. Segment Voicemails, by Tyler Wood (Narration by Jolyn Metro, Music by Eli McCann) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_80_Voicemails_2.mp3
Sat, 11 May 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg feels very conflicted about how to deal with her mice infestation, Eli thinks he’s famous, and a woman proudly relives the lengths she went in pursuit of her Jonas Brothers fandom. Story Jonesing for Jonas, by Shelby Hintze Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_79_Jonesing_for_Jonas.mp3
Sat, 27 Apr 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg becomes a “birder” and she probably knows your grandma now. Also, enjoy our fourth and final part of our Mormon Films Series, wherein we take a very dark turn. Segment Mormon Films, Part 4: Death, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_78_Mormon_Films_Part_4_1.mp3
Thu, 25 Apr 2019
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Sun, 21 Apr 2019
This time in Strangerville join us for part three into our series on classic cringey Mormon films, this time including a deep dive into Mormon dating. Segment Mormon Films, Part 3, Dating, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_77_Mormon_Films_Part_3_Dating.mp3
Sat, 13 Apr 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg is a gay man on paper, and we continue our four-part series on cringeworthy classic Mormon films with some stories about family. Isn’t it about . . . time? Segment Mormon Films, Part 2, Family, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_76_Mormon_Films_Part_II_Family.mp3
Sat, 06 Apr 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg really wants to drink coffee. And we take a cringey look through some classic Mormon films that teach us a little something about gender roles. Segment Mormon Films: Gender Roles, by Eli McCann http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_75_Mormon_Films_Part_I_2.mp3
Sun, 31 Mar 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg is a pretty white woman who is treated better than the rest of us rat-faced people, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about a very religious first date. Story From Tinder to Temple, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_74_From_Tinder_to_Temple_3.mp3
Sun, 24 Mar 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have a lot of stress dreams and should probably seek help. And Jolyn takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell us a little bit about her butt. Story Nest of Hairs, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_73_Nest_of_Hairs_2.mp3
Sun, 17 Mar 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg laments her relationship with the recycling gestapo, Eli talks conversion therapy, and Shireen Ghorbanni takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about canvassing for Congress in a small Utah town. Story Canvassing, by Shireen Ghorbanni Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_72_Canvassing_2.mp3
Sat, 09 Mar 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss Harry Potter. Also, a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to discuss her long relationship with 911. Story What’s Your Emergency? By Janilee Johnson Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_71_Whats_Your_Emergency_2.mp3
Sun, 03 Mar 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss their contractor woes. And as a second part to last week’s episode, another attorney discusses his experiences helping asylum seekers at the U.S./Mexico border. Asylum II, by Austin Baird Music: Crucible by Wildlight From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_02_Crucible_Acoustic] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_
Sun, 24 Feb 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli relive Mormon missions and an attorney recounts her experiences at the border working with asylum seekers. Story Asylum, by Ruth Olsen Music: Crucible by Wildlight From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_02_Crucible_Acoustic] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_69_Asylum_2.mp3
Sun, 17 Feb 2019
This time in Strangerville, Eli and Meg discuss what it’s like to be a BYU student. Also, a woman explains how her struggle with eating disorders inspired her to take on a whole system. Story SoulPower, by Tileah Patterson Music: Adventure, Darling by Gillicuddy From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_68_SoulPower_2.mp3
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Sat, 09 Feb 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg apologizes for her entire pregnancy, Eli can’t believe how old the cast of Friends is now, and a young woman has the worst experience anyone could possibly have while delivering a class presentation. Story Class Presentation, by Lauren Mortensen http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_67_Class_Presentation_2.mp3
Sun, 27 Jan 2019
This time in Strangerville, Eli nearly commits mass genocide in his neighborhood, Meg is like so good on the slopes, and a Mary Kay rep has an unfortunate encounter in a small town gas station. Story Mary Kay, by Brenda Larson Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_66_Mary_Kay_2.mp3
Sun, 13 Jan 2019
This time in Strangerville, Meg Walter joins us via phone to tell us about how a baby pooped inside of her and then ate it. Seriously. Also, we revisit an era when family television programs actually taught valuable life lessons. Story: 3. [Repeat] Refrigerator Death, by Eli McCann, contributions by Jennifer Friess, DeAnne Hale, and several others Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_65_Refrigerator_Death_2.mp3
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are snobs and Meg might be faking her own pregnancy. Also, a girl with sensory processing disorder explains how she caused her mom to have a twitch. Story Food Coloring, by Lilli and Laurel Production by Eli McCann and INCREDIBLY Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_64_Food_Coloring_2.mp3
Sat, 08 Dec 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg conducts her personal business on our time. And Eli reviews truly the worst music you will ever hear in your life. No apologies. Segment Utah’s Great Musicians, by Eli McCann http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_63_Utahs_Great_Musicians_2.mp3
Sat, 01 Dec 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg has a meltdown about pregnancy. And a young woman gets more than she bargained for while meeting a new boyfriend’s family for the first time. Story Hairbrush, by Jessie Thurston Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_62_Hairbrush_3.mp3
Sat, 17 Nov 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss “the levels of Mormonism.” Meg agrees to let Eli deliver her baby. And an 11-year-old boy participates in a wild mock trial. Story: Mock Trial, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_61_Mock_Trial_2.mp3
Sun, 11 Nov 2018
This week in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss their worst bathroom encounters. And the Kathy Lee of Strangerville reminds us something that all two-year-olds already know. Story Glowstick, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter Male model special appearance by Skylar Westerdahl http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_60_Glowstick_2.mp3
Sat, 03 Nov 2018
This time in Strangerville, people hate-crime Meg and Eli by taking bad photos of them. And a pregnant woman has a scare in an ice-cream shop. Story: Twenty-Eight Weeks, by Jenna Nelson Music: Adventure, Darling by GillicuddyFrom: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_59_Twenty-Eight_Weeks_2.mp3
Sat, 27 Oct 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli mock an annoying person on the internet, because that’s all they have. And a woman finds herself in the middle of a real-life horror story overseas. Story Trapped in Thailand, by Annette Thacker Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_58_Trapped_in_Thailand_3.mp3
Sun, 21 Oct 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg’s dog needs a therapist. And Whitney Call reminds us how hard it is to be 9 years old. Story Lice Check, by Whitney Call Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_57_Lice_Check_2.mp3
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
This time in Strangerville, a Utah woman gives an emotional account of how a family tragedy caused her to decide to run for Congress. Also, Eli has no idea if he’s supposed to make his sister’s kids watch church on TV. Story Born To Run, by Shireen Ghorbani Music: Jupiter the Blue by Gillicuddy From: The Free Music Archive​ [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/01-jupiter-the-blue] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_56
Sat, 06 Oct 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about a heavy-handed movie. Also, Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to share a story about his worst roommate, ever. Story Roommates, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_55_Roommates_2.mp3
Sun, 30 Sep 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss, with some rage, Mormon genre films. Then, a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain how her theory about “hot girls” was put to the test in a high-pressure situation. Story Hot Girls, by Rebbie Brassfield Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_54_Hot_Girls_1.mp3
Sun, 23 Sep 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli alienate anti-vaxxers. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain the importance of TV in her life. Story Thanks a lot, Proust, by Irene Stone Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_53_Thanks_a_lot_Proust.mp3
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Sat, 15 Sep 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about DRUGS. Also, never ask Eli for a favor. Story Gift Exchange, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_52_Gift_Exchange_2.mp3
Sat, 08 Sep 2018
This time in Strangerville, Eli’s mother is the world’s most supportive Instagram follower. Also, a woman gets sucked into the WebMD black hole. Story Hypochondria, by Meg Walter Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_51_Hypochondria_2.mp3
Mon, 03 Sep 2018
This time in Strangerville, Skylar makes things realllll awkward with his family. Also, Meg shares with us the MIRACLE OF LIFE. Story Anesthesia, by Skylar Westerdahl Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_50_Anesthesia_2.mp3
Sun, 26 Aug 2018
This time in Strangerville, Jolyn takes the Strangerville Live stage to read us some of her favorite middle school journal entries. Also, Meg’s children were meant to PERFORM. Story Potato Water, by Jolyn Metro http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_49_Potato_Water_2.mp3
Sun, 19 Aug 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg tries to explain Twitter to Eli. Again. And a couple from Alabama faces an impossible choice on a highway while their 8-year-old looks on from the back seat. Story: When You’re Feeling Heavy in Your Chevy, by Anonymous 1 & 2 (music by bensound.com) http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_48_Chevy_2.mp3
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
This time in Strangerville, a two-time refugee gets a surprise many decades after fleeing East Germany. Story Escape, by Eva-Maria Bates Music: Adventure, Darling by GillicuddyFrom: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_47_Escape_2.mp3
Sun, 05 Aug 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli absolutely do not judge anyone for breastfeeding their adult children, and a grandmother nervously navigates the security area of an Eastern European airport. Story Woven Tarp Bags, by Eli McCann Music: Jupiter the Blue by Gillicuddy From: The Free Music Archive​ [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/01-jupiter-the-blue] http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_46_Woven_Tarp_Bags_3.mp3
Sun, 08 Jul 2018
This time in Strangerville, some general bickering, plus a few cringe-worthy memories of taking a joke too far. Please also enjoy a recording of a childhood story told live on the Strangerville Live stage. Story Rabbit Poem, by Whitney Call Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_45_Rabbit_Poem_2.mp3
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg still refuses to give Eli her children; Eli becomes very gay; and a woman loses her husband in the mountains. Story: Elk in the Woods, by Robyn Livermore (music by Ben Sound) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_44_Elk_in_the_Woods_2.mp3
Sun, 10 Jun 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg explains what a “horse girl” is. Anne Hathaway is discussed. And there’s some Eastern Europe thrown in there, too. Story Forest Accordion, by Eli McCann Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_43_Forest_Accordion_2.mp3
Sun, 03 Jun 2018
This time in Strangerville, Eli and Meg talk Twitter. And an 12-year-old girl takes a prank phone call a little too far. Story Prank Call, by Kina Scott (music by bensound.com) Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_42_Prank_Call_Fin.mp3
Sun, 20 May 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg is sick of kindergarten and Eli shares an It Just Gets Stranger Story about Ukraine. Story This Is Strange, by Eli McCann http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_41_This_is_Strange_2.mp3
Sun, 13 May 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg LIES ABOUT ELI’S TEXT MESSAGES AND HE TASTED HIS OWN MEDICINE IT IS BITTER. Also, many conversations about TV. And then a woman explains why not every adult is responsible to watch your children. Like, seriously. Story “Come On, John!” by Laynie Perkins (music by Ben Sound) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_40_Come_On_John_1.mp3
Sun, 29 Apr 2018
This time in Strangerville, Eli explains why he never became a professional athlete on the Strangerville Live stage. Story: Jr. Jazz, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_39_Jr._Jazz_3.mp3
Sun, 22 Apr 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg takes the Strangerville Live stage to help everyone feel a little better about their bad neighbors. Also, GMac is the world’s best friend. Story: Repulsive, by Meg Walter Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_38_Repulsive_3.mp3
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Sun, 15 Apr 2018
This time in Strangerville, the Suzzzz takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain why she plans to die alone in a house full of cats. Story Pass the Cats, by Suzanne Hickman (AKA, The Suzzzz) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_37_Pass_the_Cats_2.mp3
Sun, 08 Apr 2018
This time in Strangerville, a storyteller takes the stage at Strangerville Live to remind us that . . . most people are good. Story You Are Now in Paraguay, by Rachel Miller Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_36_You_Are_Now_In_Paraguay.mp3
Sun, 25 Mar 2018
This time in Strangerville, a woman in Hawaii buys a gift for her parents that ends up changing her life forever. Story 23 and My Parents, by Alex (music by bensound.com) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_35_23_and_My_Parents_2.mp3
Sun, 18 Mar 2018
This time in Strangerville, two people fall in love from opposite ends of the Earth without ever seeing a picture of one another. Story: Pen Pals, By Mark and Marisa Sheldon (music by bensound.com) http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_34_Pen_Pals_2.mp3
Sun, 11 Mar 2018
This time in Strangerville, the Utah State Bar sends an unfortunate email to thousands of lawyers, and Eli stumbles upon a biker who has been hit by a car. Story Car Accident, by Eli McCann (courtesy of The Porch) Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_33_Car_Accident_2.mp3
Sun, 04 Mar 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg informs Eli that he will be the last person to know if she ever becomes pregnant. Which is disappointing. Also, a tinder date goes very very wrong. Story You Don’t Need This, by Jimmy Rickard (music by bensound.com) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_32_You_Dont_Need_This_2.mp3
Sun, 25 Feb 2018
This time in Stranger, a man explains how a very strange wedding photo came to be. Also, Meg and Eli talk way too much about TV. Story Wedding Photo, by Anthony Bussio Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_31_Wedding_Photo_3.mp3
Sun, 18 Feb 2018
This time in Strangerville, would you rather have someone tell you you’re living up to potential or that you’re not living up your potential? Also, a 12-year-old boy makes a terrible and brave mistake. Story Election Night, by Eli McCann (music by bensound.com) Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_30_Election_Night_3.mp3
Sun, 11 Feb 2018
This time in Strangerville, two women tell one story about a most uncomfortable breakup. Story: 1. Trunk in Love, by Carson Walter and Lauren Mortensen Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_28_Trunk_in_Love_3.mp3
Mon, 05 Feb 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg Morley Walter shares a tragic story about a young puppy. Also, Disneyland corndogs. Story: Max, by Meg Morley Walter, music by Colin Hatch (originally produced by Derrick Clements for The Porch) http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_27_Max_2.mp3
Mon, 29 Jan 2018
This time in Strangerville, Meg hangs out with Mitt Romney, Eli makes a huge mistake in San Francisco, the Utah Opera/Utah Symphony drops by to remind us that all theaters are haunted, and an opera singer survives two double-lung transplants. Segments: 1. The Ghost Light [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/utah-symphonys-ghost-light-podcast/id1162254413?mt=2&ign-itsct=1162254413-1162254413&ign-itscg=0177&ign-mpt=uo%3D4] , by Jeff Counts (music: Prelude to Moby-Dick [http://www.utahopera.org/
Mon, 15 Jan 2018
This time in Strangerville, Eli confronts Meg about her offensive comments regarding their relationship and a woman tells the story of the worst date. Like, ever. Story: “Pressure on the Barrel” by Christy (music by bensound.com) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_25_Pressure_on_the_Barrel_3.mp3
Mon, 08 Jan 2018
This time in Strangerville we kick off our new format for 2018 and bring you our first story for the year. In this episode, Meg and Eli clear the air on the “Thanksgiving pecan incident,” a woman has a scare while babysitting a boy with special needs, and, of course, some TV is discussed. Story: “Sliced Bras” by Megan Production by Meg Walter and Eli McCann http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_24_Sliced_Bras.mp3
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
This time in Strangerville we find out what other people’s bad dates look like so we can feel better about our own. A woman is confronted by an unexpected guest at dinner. A blind date goes wrong when a man overestimates his love for Slim Jims. A guy breaks all four of a woman’s low-bar rules. A canoe trip leads to unwanted advances. And a text message goes to the wrong person. Don’t miss these and many other stories from the Strangerville hive mind in this cringe-worthy episode. Intro by Adria
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
This time in Strangerville, babysitters share their worst nightmares. An aunt and a niece recount a series of unfortunate events on bath night. A teenage girl has to call in law enforcement to help scare a problem child. And a young mom learns what it’s like to manage an army of neighborhood toddlers. Stay tuned, and enjoy a quick dip into the babysitter’s club with us. Intro: Amy Rose 1. Water Tsunami, by Krishelle and Emrie 2. Cuffed, by The Suzzzzz 3. Poison Control, by Rachel Miller So
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Mon, 16 Oct 2017
This time in Strangerville, four stories about exaggerated fear. College kids cause a stir in their small town. A child remembers a gas station encounter much more colorfully than his father. A bunch of 80s and 90s kids discuss a traumatizing episode of a popular children’s show. And a woman reflects on her trick-or-treating past. Stay tuned, and watch some people get irrationally scared in this special Halloween episode. Intro: by Eli McCann Segments: 1. Murder on Main (9:19), by Grandpa Boy
Sun, 17 Sep 2017
This time in Strangerville, the recording from our third Strangerville Live show. A puppy teaches a man in his underwear the meaning of irony. A teenager learns about consequences the hard way. A young woman accidentally becomes a kindergarten teacher. A little girl begins a long life of suffering from a chronic condition. And a writer bullies a giant corporation via Twitter. Stay tuned and enjoy some candy from Strangers. Hosts: Meg Walter & Eli McCann Intro: Hotdogs, by Eli McCann Stories:
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
This time in Strangerville we explore stories about crime and punishment and how those two things don’t always align. A mother mostly fails in her efforts to teach her six-year-old that stealing is wrong. A little boy’s parents take things a little too far as they try to teach him a lesson. A drug-dealing teenager’s luck runs out. And a man becomes a detective in search for his stolen bike. Please join us in the land where Strangers really do have the best candy. Intro: By Eli McCann Hosted by
Mon, 07 Aug 2017
This week, Eli and Jolyn (badly) play their favorite game: What The Hell Happened. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_What_the_Hell_Happened.mp3
Sun, 16 Jul 2017
This time in Strangerville we explore stories from people (including many of you!) who have survived a nearly insurmountable amount of embarrassment. A young woman experiences the unthinkable during a college class presentation. A tanning bed mishap invokes a panicked response that only makes things worse. A newlywed has an uncomfortable encounter with his mother-in-law. And a grandmother unwittingly puts on a show for an entire restaurant full of people. Laugh and cringe with us and feel a litt
Sun, 25 Jun 2017
This week, a story from Eli about hot yoga. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Our_Next_President.mp3
Sun, 18 Jun 2017
This time in Strangerville, we explore a unique subset of mother/son relationships. What do these relationships look like through the lens of an uncommon limitation? A man apologizes for his mom failing to respond to friendly greetings. A heartbroken mother recounts the most impactful years of her life. And a young woman navigates a complex relationship with a very special five-year-old. Intro: We’re Still The Same People by Matt Broome Segments: 1. Not Always What You Want story by La Donna
Sun, 14 May 2017
This time in Strangerville, four storytellers take the stage at our second live show. A mother of four takes a dramatic journey to complete her family. A woman falls in love twice. A boy wreaks havoc on his neighborhood. And a six-year-old lands in hot water on the playground. Production by, Eli McCann, Jolyn Metro, and Meg Walter 1. Somebody Catch the Baby by Rachelle Young Pearson (starts at 5:55) 2. Love Letter by Sara Staheli Hanks (starts at 23:55) 3. Trundle Bed by Craig Hanks (starts
Sun, 16 Apr 2017
This time in Strangerville, we learn how viewing a complex story through only one perspective can paint a very inadequate picture. The makers of Eli proudly present: Segment: 1. Life on Paper by Gmac, Bob McCann, Cathie McCann, Glenn Hinkle, and Eli McCann Music by Jared Bird Production assistance by Jolyn Metro and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_15_The_World_of_Perspective.mp3
Sun, 26 Mar 2017
Eli tells a story live on The Porch about an elderly woman who needed some help. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Bloody_Grace.mp3
Sun, 19 Mar 2017
Eli and Jolyn perform a dramatic reading of an email prank on a pretentious book club. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Book_Club_Emails_1.mp3
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
This time in Strangerville, enjoy the audio from our live February 2017 storytelling event in Salt Lake City. A hypochondriac faces a very real problem, a dramatic teenager is stripped from her home, a child’s exaggerations land her in the spotlight of the Humane Society, and an international gift exchange mishap lands a man in hot water. Produced by: Joly Metro, Meg Walter, and Eli McCann Original music by: Jared Bird Segments: 1. Hypochondria by Meg Walter 2. Nah, I’m Good by Jolyn Metro
Sun, 05 Mar 2017
Some clips of Jolyn teaching her kindergarten class. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Jolyn_Teacher.mp3
Sun, 19 Feb 2017
This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about people who have changed their lives by making courageous decisions for themselves. Individuals across the country give up all their possessions to turn art into garbage in the desert. A woman in her 80s talks her children into letting her put herself into a home. A struggling artist lands a couple of very exciting jobs writing for popular television shows. And a 23-year-old woman makes the heartbreaking decision to end a short-lived marriage.
Sun, 12 Feb 2017
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Jolyn and Eli pitch some ideas for their upcoming debut on Shark Tank. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Business_Ideas.mp3
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Sun, 29 Jan 2017
This week, Eli plays some recordings of his favorite prank calls on Jolyn. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Shorts_Pranking_Jolyn.mp3
Sun, 22 Jan 2017
This time in Strangerville we celebrate Strangerville’s first birthday by taking a walk down memory lane, playing never-before-heard clips from you favorite stories, and providing some updates from Strangerville’s most memorable storytellers. Join us for this packed episode of nostalgia and celebrate a momentous anniversary with your favorite (and hottest) Strangerville residents. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_12_The_World_of_Review_2.mp3
Mon, 09 Jan 2017
This week, we share some fanmail, and introduce Strangerville Live. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Fanmail_Strangerville_Live.mp3
Sun, 18 Dec 2016
This time in Strangerville, we explore stories about awkward and complicated encounters and relationships with parents and guardians. A first-time mom suffers wrath after destroying Christmas magic. A father surprises his six children with an unexpected gift. A young boy brings a present home to his mother who must feign excitement. A teenage girl at a new school receives an unwelcome visitor to her math class. And the daughter of a fringe politician must find a way to make peace during a volati
Sun, 04 Dec 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli and Jolyn read some of Yahoo! Answers most important questions. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Yahoo_Answers.mp3
Sun, 27 Nov 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, please enjoy a story Eli told live at The Porch in 2013 for The Porch’s special Christmas-themed show. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Worst_Christmas_Ever.mp3
Sun, 06 Nov 2016
Eli McCann tells a story on The Porch in 2012 about some surprising encounters with strangers while couchsurfing through eastern Europe with a friend. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Couchsurfing.mp3
Sun, 30 Oct 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli and Jolyn read some of the poetry they’ve written over the years and discuss some very heavy topics. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Poems.mp3
Sun, 16 Oct 2016
In this episode of Strangerville we explore stories about fear to ring in Strangerville’s first Halloween. A five-year-old regales us with tale of a hairy toe. A woman wakes up on a basement floor, alone and terrified, somewhere in Thailand. And a family experiences senses and sounds from beyond. Segments: 1. The Hairy Toe by Charles and BreAnna 2. Trapped in Thailand by Annette Thacker 3. Something Else Happened Here by Isabel Rojas http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_9_The_Wor
Mon, 10 Oct 2016
Eli and Jolyn analyze the most important parts of the recent presidential debate. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Debate_1.mp3
Mon, 03 Oct 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli tells a story live at The Porch about a time he wandered a foreign airport naked, searching for his clothes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Korean_Bathhouse.mp3
Sun, 18 Sep 2016
This time in Strangerville we hear stories from people who leave home and discover new things about themselves. A New Yorker quits her job and finds herself a few months later walking the Camino de Santiago. A drama teacher has a close call hiking and hitchhiking through the Californian wilderness. And a woman adopted as a baby from Korea returns to her homeland and unwittingly discovers that everything she formerly believed about her biological family was completely incorrect. Segments 1. Fin
Sun, 11 Sep 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Eli tells the story of his 2004 Ukrainian appendectomy. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Hospital_Bohdan.mp3
Sun, 28 Aug 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Jolyn and Eli peruse a few of the tens of millions of emails they have received to the Strangerville email account. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Fanmail_2.mp3
Fri, 12 Aug 2016
This time in Strangerville we explore the world of travel through some stories that may make you just want to stay home from now on. TSA overreaches, figuratively and literally. A 13-year-old girl tries to take explosives onto a plane. A young woman escapes her problems for an inappropriately-romanticized life in Ireland. And a heroic woman combs the planet to reunite her family after the events of one day change everything. Segments Intro: By Eli McCann and Jolyn Metro 1. How Can I be one wi
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Sat, 30 Jul 2016
This week on Strangerville Shorts, Joey Leavitt, a foreign service officer in El Salvador, takes us back to the 80s and tells us how much Zelda means to him. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Short_Joey.mp3
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
This time in Strangerville, we explore the world of homelessness. A senior citizen explains what it is like for him to live on the streets of Salt Lake City. A panhandler catches the attention of a passerby. A detox facility shares some insight and discusses misconceptions about the homeless community. And a young man, stranded on the highway, is befriended by colorful character who seeks to help him. Segments 1. At Least You’re Acknowledged by Lee 2. Man on a Corner by Eli McCann 3. Passion
Sun, 10 Jul 2016
This week, Jolyn and Eli give you dramatic readings of your favorite Lifetime movie synopses. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/ShortDramatic_Readings_of_Lifetime_2.mp3
Tue, 10 May 2016
In Episode 4, we explore the World of Mothers. Motherhood varies, but affects us all. Jolyn and Eli’s moms respond to a variety of questions they find too silly to take seriously. One woman falls into motherhood at a young age and in a unique way. And a man discusses for the first time in detail what it was like to lose his mother to a terminal and terrible disease. Segments 1. Cathie and Nancie by Cathie McCann and Nancie Metro 2. “She Makes Life Better for Me” by Brianne and JJ 3. Voicemai
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
In the first episode of Strangerville, Jolyn Metro and Eli McCann explore the World of Love. An 85-year-old woman talks about decades’ worth of dating experiences. Generations are compared. Senior Citizens help Jolyn use her Tinder account to find a man. And one hopeless romantic finds a pleasant surprise through dating Apps. Segments: 1. Chatting with G-Mac 2. Tradition vs. Tinder 3. Tindering with Senior Citizens 4. Always the Friend, Never the Girlfriend http://traffic.libsyn.com/strang
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