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Fifth grade was supposed to be a fun time, until Dad decides to have "the talk." Bobby Dubel tries to make sense out of shaving for the first time with humorous results.

After an unexpected attack from a bat, Jack Rayden hoped rabies would be a great experience to share with his friends.

A self-described "recluse," the humorous Daniel Sheinberg discovers that he has found a public persona from his recent trip to California.

Alex Perugini has survived two crises: one minor and another near fatal. He connects two different mini-stories with how we learned to trust his parents.

What harm could come from a few fibs? Jack Killilea tells listeners about the unexpected encounters aboard a cruise ship where he has been less than truthful.

In an emotional and revealing story, Jenna Park recounts that day her father was asked to leave her home with only five minutes to pack and say goodbye.

Amanda Woodard recalls an evening when she and her best friend decide to watch a horror movie when they are home alone.

A summer trip hiking in the mountains, what could go wrong? Alexy Carolan elaborates on an adventure that brought her closer to strangers under disastrous conditions.

Ava Piacentini tells an emotional story about how an unexpected injury can challenge your sense of confidence.

As the new kid at school, Brian Donohue joins the cross country team. Before the end of the first day, he experiences a unique loss.

When her mother is expecting, Jojo Kuo shares how her elementary school highlight is almost ruined on Leap Day by the arrival of her baby brother.

What if the Griswolds went camping? Henry Johnson explains how his father's idea of a great camping adventure leaves a lasting impression.

Storyteller Julia Medizza spends vacation in rural Kentucky with her cousins. After watching a horror movie, she quickly realizes that she is living out a horror story of her own.

Do you know what a coxswain is? Grace McDermott treats listeners to the importance of her role as a coxswain in being a truthful leader.

A lot can change over the years, but true friendships last forever. Meredith Kaplan tells how she made an unexpected friend in first grade.

Roisin Roberts tells the story of her enduring friendship when a close friend faces challenging circumstances.

Emily Gorman shares her experience working at soup kitchen and how her experience personalized the anonymous faces of the homeless in her community.

The death of a grandparent doesn't sound like a funny start to a story. However in Patrick O'Mahony's tale, we learn how family can bring us together in bizarre ways.

Producer Mark Davis introduces the What's Your Story podcast, an annual presentation of sophomore student storytelling in front of a live audience. This episode features an interview with the creative team of Molly Macintosh and Bryan Caswell, English teachers at Barrington High School in Barrington, Rhode Island. The teachers discuss the inspiration for the project, how it was implemented, and future goals.

Sydnee Polando begins this season's podcast with an amusing story about the trials and tribulations of babysitting and discovers her empathy for parents.