Rocky top refers to a place in Tennessee that is rocky and tough to plant. Yet it's fertile ground for great storytelling. Morris Irby becomes the first Black baseball player at Tennessee Tech University and learns the cost of being a trailblazer; Harrison Young follows in his father's footsteps, making beating carnival games his mission; and Sandy Lewis finds out about the pecking order at her grandma's house. Three storytellers, three interpretations of ROCKY TOP REMEMBERS, hosted by Demetria Kalodimos. Produced in collaboration with WCTE, Tennessee.
Stories from the Stage
Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience. Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.
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Latest Episodes
What is a life worth living? Certainly a life well lived...because it only happens once. Gianmmarco Soresi goes on a harrowing skydiving trip and realizes that sometimes in love we jump too late; at 15, Brendyn Schneider's dream of a first kiss finally comes true; and Alison Tocci and her family celebrate life and death in wonderful and unique ways. Three storytellers, three interpretations of YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
Air date:
Mon, 06/10/2019 - 05:30
When it comes to sports, first place isn't always the best place. Rae Marie Luna is pushed to overcome her fear of diving, but realizes that diving into her own mind is the better choice. In the middle of a family emergency, Bernard Lee heads to the World Series of Poker, causing turmoil and awe. And Adam Wade dreams of getting a trophy like his mom, a local bowling champ, but finds out that it is more difficult that it looks. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
Air date:
Mon, 06/03/2019 - 05:30
Our relationships with clothes encompasses a world of emotion, from desire and envy to contentment and joy. Marvin Wells thinks he got dressed up for nothing, but then a visitor surprises him. Rilda Kissel finds out that adulthood is filled with big decisions, and that wearing a suit just gives us the courage to make them. And Chandreyee Lahiri gets stood up but a noble gesture heals her broken heart. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
Air date:
Mon, 06/03/2019 - 01:21
Life in the country is simple, yet also complicated. Storytellers speak from the heart of rural America. Feeling out of place, Cindy Putman learn important life lessons watching Mr. Rogers; Jim Everitt writes a sign to find a wife...and is surprised(!); and Ruth Phipps and her intellectually disabled daughter challenge the norms and their neighbors' ideas of unconditional love and inclusion. Three storytellers, three interpretations of TENNESSEE BACKROADS, hosted by Demetria Kalodimos. Produced in collaboration with WCTE in Tennessee.
Air date:
Mon, 05/20/2019 - 05:30
Food lives at the place where connection, community - and sometimes courage - meet. Amanda gets a glimpse of what her classmates eat on their birthdays and makes sure she gets a bite; Mark earns his wings as an apple pie baker; and Kwasi learns to make his childhood favorite food and connects to his Ghanaian culture. Three storytellers, three interpretations of MEALTIME, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
Air date:
Mon, 05/06/2019 - 05:30