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Well that's quite a title. On today's show, we have Zachary Shea sharing a picture book that he wrote and illustrated in the fourth grade. Head to our facebook page to follow along with some of the pictures. And enjoy 10 year old Zach's attempt at being the elementary Dr. Seuss.   www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

On this episode, we're hearing from the wife and wife duo, Abigail Swetz and Angela Baerwolf. Abigail and Angela are reading some great pieces that you won't want to miss. First up, Abigail reads an essay she wrote in 8th grade about her best friend Jesse. And then Angela is reading the speech she gave when she graduated from the DARE program in 5th grade. Stick around after the outro to hear a special treat (something Angela recorded at a Madison Story Slam event years ago). www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

Today on Read It and Weep Show we've got another piece that was read at our LIVE event on May 12th. Ben Klepzig is reading an autobiography that he wrote as a 13 year old, in 8th grade. You don't want to miss this. www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

On this episode of Read It and Weep Show, we have recordings from our very first show in front of a live audience. Recorded at Mr. Robert's in Madison, WI, these pieces are being bravelt shared by Shauna Jungdahl, Angel Baerwolf, and of course, your host, Adam Rostad. Shauna has an imaginary date that she wrote every detail of, and Angela is reading some poetry she wrote in elementary school. Adam...well Adam's piece is weird, but pretty funny as well.  www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

Abbey Smith came from Chicago to record an episode with us. She brought four blog entries from the blog she kept in 2004 called, "Curbside Down." Abbey has roots in Madison, WI and always found writing to be a safe place for her to reconcile the world in her own way. She brings us a little bit of humor, a little bit of sadness, and honestly...a little bit of really great writing. Our first live show is Saturday, May 12, at Mr. Roberts in Madison, WI. Come out for a great time featuring wonderful pieces from a lot of great people. www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

On todays show, we're featuring some stories from host, Adam Rostad. But, he's not reading them. His friend, Dave Babler (having never seen the stories before), is reading the stories. The stories are serious, but because Dave hasn't seen them and doesn't know what to expect, there's some laughter.  Our first live show is Saturday, May 12, at Mr. Roberts in Madison, WI. Come out for a great time featuring wonderful pieces from a lot of great people. www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

Melissa Hammond is a regular on Madison Story Slam, but today she shares some of the short stories she wrote as a kid. Mel is a talented writer, and even today continues to write and pursue being a published author. The stories featured on this episode are fun, funny, and fantastic. Our first live show is Saturday, May 12, at Mr. Roberts in Madison, WI. Come out for a great time featuring wonderful pieces from a lot of great people. www.readitandweepshow.com  www.patreon.com/readitandweepshow  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

Yes, we know it's misspelled...but, that's how the author on today's episode spelled it! Kevin Allison is known for being a member of the MTV sketch comedy show, The State, and as the host of the successful storytelling podcast called RISK! where people tell true stories based on a theme that they never thought they'd dare to share. On today's episode, Kevin sits down to read his very first attempt at writing a book, which is a daunting task for an eleven year old. This story is full of fun, adventure, and some absurdity that can only come from child writing (not to mention some borrowed themes and details from other pop culture items).  www.readitandweepshow.com  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow www.risk-show.com www.theriskbook.com 

Tyson Purcell, a stand up comedian from Madison, WI, sits down to read a short story he wrote at age seventeen. Tyson dealt with undiagnosed depression and ADHD for years, and struggled in school. His story, which is about suicide, gives the reader a peek into the Tyson's thoughts about life, high school, and friendship. www.readitandweepshow.com  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow

This introductory episode of Read It and Weep Show features our host, Adam Rostad telling you a little bit about our show and then reading you something he wrote when he was a sophomore in high school.  www.readitandweepshow.com  https://www.facebook.com/ReadItAndWeepShow/  https://www.instagram.com/readitandweepshow/  https://twitter.com/ReadItNWeepShow