Listen Now

Hear stories from a comedian, a death doula, an author, and a playwright in part two of our 4th annual Airing Of Grievances. Comedian Andie Main comments on the toxic culture of male comedians while Award-winning Author Dan McDaniel gives his not-so-jolly take on the holiday season. (Explicit)

An artist, a teacher, a comedian, and a musician tell stories about the hard things in life. “Thanks A Lot!” is our 4th annual Airing Of Grievances event. We give our storytellers five minutes to wish a sarcastic “thanks” to 2018. Storytellers include Dana Lynn Louis, Desmond Spann, Dave Mowry, and Megan McGeorge. Don’t miss part two for stories from the second half of our live show.  (Explicit)

The latest episode in our live storytelling series includes two stories of gratitude. Ifanyi Bell is a visual artist and writer born and raised in Portland, Oregon, who is committed to the pursuit of justice and accountability for all people, but particularly in support of future generations. Oz du Soleil is a Microsoft Excel specialist known for his fun and sometimes brash Excel tutorials on YouTube who has now lived in Portland for two years. Their stories were recorded at Pensole Footwear Design Academy on Sept. 26, 2017.

Noni Causey, Grace Andrews and Tricia Tillman shared their stories at "A Joint for Black Portland," a storytelling event recorded live at Pensole Footwear Design Academy in Portland, Oregon, on Sept. 26, 2017. The event was emceed by Rukaiyah Adams and Jefferson Smith.

The latest in our live storytelling series includes three stories of gratitude – two by event storytellers Intisar Abioto and Stephen Green, and one by event host Rukaiyah Adams, who co-emceed with XRAY.FM’s Jefferson Smith.  The stories were recorded live at Pensole Footwear Design Academy on Sept. 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon.  Look for more stories from this event coming in Part 2 of the podcast.

The Returning Veterans Project's mission is to provide free health and wellness services to post 9/11 veterans and their families. Listen in as Eddie, Kelly, and Jordan share their stories of gratitude for the amazing folks at the Returning Veterans Project and the incredible work they do. Hosted by XRAY.FM Executive Director Jefferson Smith. This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience, at EastBurn in east Portland. 

The Superthank Community gathered in August, 2016, to thank this fair city we call home: Portland. This podcast features Charley Gilkey giving thanks to finding community within community, Jeni Wren Stottrup showing her gratitude for the folks of PDX Pop Now!, and Caitlin Weierhauser credit therapy and ugly-crying for a path in comedy. Jefferson Smith hosts.    

Michael Zahendra told an open-mic story about, breaking into a castle, opening someone's mind, and the kindness of strangers who don't event share a language at SuperThank's Natural Selection live storytelling event on February 9th 2016, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/podington_bear

Stacey Hallal, comedienne and leader of the Curious Comedy Theater, told a story of a very ugly man (inside and out) teaching her to love herself (inside and out) at SuperThank's Natural Selection live storytelling event on February 9th 2016, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.   Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/podington_bear

Amy Sample Ward told a story of bee stings, capsising canoes, and genetics. Taken together they add up to gratitude for the man who gave her all three. Recorded at SuperThank's Natural Selection live storytelling event on February 9th 2016, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.   Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/podington_bear

Brad Pendergraft told an open-mic story about surviving humiliation and the wisdom of closing your eyes at SuperThank's Natural Selection live storytelling event on February 9th 2016, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.   Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/podington_bear

Patrick Griffin told a story about uncomfortable questions and race at SuperThank's Thanks a Lot: An Airing of Grievances live storytelling event on December 8th 2015, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear

Iris Romo told a story about gratitude, grievance and a Buddhist monk named One Direction at SuperThank's Thanks a Lot: An Airing of Grievances live storytelling event on December 8th 2015, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear

Mariana Lindsay told a story about trying to be less at SuperThank's Thanks a Lot:  An Airing of Grievances live storytelling event on December 8, 2015, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear

Helen Goché told a story during the open mic portion of SuperThank's live storytelling event on July 21, 2015, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the night was "Against the Odds." Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear

Patrick Griffin (@griffinsounds) is a native Oregonian, musician, songwriter and vintage-suit collector who works in label relations at the music company CD Baby. When playing music, he’s also known as LeRoy Jerome. He told his story July 21, 2015, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the evening was "Against the Odds." Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear  

Lauren Goché (@LaurenGoche) is a real estate broker, world traveler and self-described magnet for misadventure. She told her story at SuperThank's live storytelling event on July 21, 2015, when the theme of the night was "Against the Odds." The event took place at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon. Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear  

superthank.org Welcome to another episode of SuperThank.  This week, The Mother of All Thanks told live at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.  Music by Podington Bear.   Storytellers:  Cory Huff, Krista VanVeen, and Tim Marcroft

Welcome to another episode of SuperThank.  This week, Stories of Surprising Gratitude told live at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.  Music by Podington Bear.   Storytellers:  Christine Alexander, Brad Pendergraft, and Tina Hart

Stories told in front of a live studio audience at SuperThank's live storytelling event in Portland Oregon.  Feb 10th at Eastburn in Portland, Oregon.   Storytellers: Jefferson Smith David VanVeen Martha Grover   Music by Poddington Bear.