Hoot & Holler Radio https://billtrifiro.podbean.com The inaugural broadcast/podcast kicks off with two master storytellers. Seth Marlow tells us his extraordinary journey of having a child and family. Marilyn Moriarty tells us how she became an accidental participant in a jailbreak on this edition of Hoot and Holler Radio.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:16:11 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Arts 1440 episodic Hosted by Lee Hunsaker, Hoot and Holler is a radio version of the popular storytelling show at the Grandin Theater. Each episode features two stories recorded live, then a post stage interview with the storyteller to get some insight and a behind the scenes. Think of it as The Moth of Virginia. billtrifiro billtrifiro No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21938506/Hoot_and_Holler_OG_Square_14007k3nu.jpg Hoot & Holler Radio https://billtrifiro.podbean.com 144 144 H&H Radio - Cindy Pasternak and Marj Easterling H&H Radio - Cindy Pasternak and Marj Easterling https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/wedding-at-the-sugar-shack-darla-perry-s-muddy-romance/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/wedding-at-the-sugar-shack-darla-perry-s-muddy-romance/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:16:11 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/1c3df373-8d31-30a4-ad68-fd79906efc85 Host Lee Hunsaker welcomes storytellers Cindy Pasternak and Marj Easterling to Hoot and Holler Radio for two unforgettable tales: Cindy’s true story of rescuing Darla the pig and staging a joyful, community-filled wedding with her boar Perry on their little rescue farm, and Marge’s wild, comic adventure that shows us just how far a person will go for true friendship. 

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker welcomes storytellers Cindy Pasternak and Marj Easterling to Hoot and Holler Radio for two unforgettable tales: Cindy’s true story of rescuing Darla the pig and staging a joyful, community-filled wedding with her boar Perry on their little rescue farm, and Marge’s wild, comic adventure that shows us just how far a person will go for true friendship. 

]]> Hoot and Holler Radio false No 3060 13 full H&H Tyler Crouch & Mason Bibby H&H Tyler Crouch & Mason Bibby https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/unmuted-teen-voice-rising-from-the-pandemic/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/unmuted-teen-voice-rising-from-the-pandemic/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/3cbdb978-90b3-3b64-a659-517972dae732 This episode of Hoot and Holler Radio features 16-year-old Mason Bibby sharing how the pandemic pushed him inward and ultimately helped him find his voice as a writer, leader, and orator while transforming self-doubt into public confidence and a deep sense of patriotism.

Then we hear Tyler Crouch’s moving account of family, duty, and the Marine Corps, followed by studio interviews that reflect on hope, service, and personal growth.

]]> This episode of Hoot and Holler Radio features 16-year-old Mason Bibby sharing how the pandemic pushed him inward and ultimately helped him find his voice as a writer, leader, and orator while transforming self-doubt into public confidence and a deep sense of patriotism.

Then we hear Tyler Crouch’s moving account of family, duty, and the Marine Corps, followed by studio interviews that reflect on hope, service, and personal growth.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3060 12 full H&H Radio - Ruth Cassell-Huynh & Nalliene Chavez H&H Radio - Ruth Cassell-Huynh & Nalliene Chavez https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/crossroads-a-quarter-century-friendship-tested/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/crossroads-a-quarter-century-friendship-tested/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/5a5483e2-b802-3b23-8b0c-652a31f85eff Host Lee Hunsaker presents onstage stories and studio interviews exploring long friendships at a turning point and the search for belonging. Ruth Cassell-Huynh reflects on grief, sobriety, and the silence that can grow between friends over 25 years, while Nalliene Chavez recounts moving from Puerto Rico and how hair and clothing shaped her identity in America.

Through intimate storytelling and candid conversation, the episode examines culture, family, and the courage it takes to keep showing up for one another.

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker presents onstage stories and studio interviews exploring long friendships at a turning point and the search for belonging. Ruth Cassell-Huynh reflects on grief, sobriety, and the silence that can grow between friends over 25 years, while Nalliene Chavez recounts moving from Puerto Rico and how hair and clothing shaped her identity in America.

Through intimate storytelling and candid conversation, the episode examines culture, family, and the courage it takes to keep showing up for one another.

]]> H&H Radio false No 3060 11 full Hoot and Holler - Downs and Hutchinson Hoot and Holler - Downs and Hutchinson https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/from-streets-to-stage-courtney-downs-comeback/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/from-streets-to-stage-courtney-downs-comeback/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/f308ce02-9773-3507-b7a4-e6f11501c68c Two powerful onstage stories and interviews: Courtney Downs shares her harrowing journey from addiction and homelessness to long-term recovery, family reunification, and advocacy work in harm reduction.

Chad Hutchinson delivers a larger-than-life tribute to his friend Jack—a Texas-born, unforgettable character whose loyalty and humor shaped a community. Together these pieces celebrate resilience, friendship, and the redemptive power of storytelling.

]]> Two powerful onstage stories and interviews: Courtney Downs shares her harrowing journey from addiction and homelessness to long-term recovery, family reunification, and advocacy work in harm reduction.

Chad Hutchinson delivers a larger-than-life tribute to his friend Jack—a Texas-born, unforgettable character whose loyalty and humor shaped a community. Together these pieces celebrate resilience, friendship, and the redemptive power of storytelling.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3060 10 full H & H - Collins and Cobb - Roads Traveled H & H - Collins and Cobb - Roads Traveled https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/overlook-serendipity-love-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/overlook-serendipity-love-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:44:53 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/97ce9d2b-04b7-3e75-b9dd-d4957b8367a9 Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sandra Collins' serendipitous meeting on the Blue Ridge Parkway that led to love and life changes, and Joe Cobb's journey of coming out along the "Yellow Brick Road" that led to personal freedom and public service.

After their performances, both storytellers join Lee in studio to reflect—Sandra shares life with Dan, riding a Harley trike and adventures in Minnesota; Joe discusses family healing, reinstatement in the United Methodist Church, and his role as Roanoke's mayor and advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

The episode celebrates chance encounters, courage, and the power of storytelling to transform lives and communities.

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sandra Collins' serendipitous meeting on the Blue Ridge Parkway that led to love and life changes, and Joe Cobb's journey of coming out along the "Yellow Brick Road" that led to personal freedom and public service.

After their performances, both storytellers join Lee in studio to reflect—Sandra shares life with Dan, riding a Harley trike and adventures in Minnesota; Joe discusses family healing, reinstatement in the United Methodist Church, and his role as Roanoke's mayor and advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

The episode celebrates chance encounters, courage, and the power of storytelling to transform lives and communities.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3061 9 full Metamorphosis & Redemption: Sarah Kennedy & Lizetta Staplefoote Metamorphosis & Redemption: Sarah Kennedy & Lizetta Staplefoote https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/metamorphosis-redemption-butterflies-truths-and-second-chances/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/metamorphosis-redemption-butterflies-truths-and-second-chances/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:52:07 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/b10e100e-3534-3be8-bf92-bcb598e80ab1 Host Lee Hunsaker presents two powerful stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sara Kennedy’s moving tale of her son Calum’s connection to butterflies and their family’s journey through diagnosis, grief, and eventual acceptance, and Lizetta Staplefoot’s candid story of going to jail, hiding the truth from her children, and finding redemption through honesty.

Both stories explore transformation, resilience, and the healing power of truth and community.

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker presents two powerful stories from the Grandin Theatre: Sara Kennedy’s moving tale of her son Calum’s connection to butterflies and their family’s journey through diagnosis, grief, and eventual acceptance, and Lizetta Staplefoot’s candid story of going to jail, hiding the truth from her children, and finding redemption through honesty.

Both stories explore transformation, resilience, and the healing power of truth and community.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3059 7 full H&H - Bell & Maiden - Larger than life H&H - Bell & Maiden - Larger than life https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/the-gully-whomper-west-virginias-lidless-eyed-secret/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/the-gully-whomper-west-virginias-lidless-eyed-secret/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:06 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/0444a306-907c-3a5a-b0c7-1e522a79b054 Host Lee Hunsaker sits down with storytellers Alicia Bell and Jeff Maiden. Alicia shares a tender, magical family folktale from West Virginia about the Gully Whomper — a lidless-eyed creature that guided childhood morals and later revealed a surprising origin — and how the story became a keepsake of love and memory.

Jeff recounts his chaotic day as a film extra on The Patriot, turning a one-day gig into an unforgettable misadventure. 

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker sits down with storytellers Alicia Bell and Jeff Maiden. Alicia shares a tender, magical family folktale from West Virginia about the Gully Whomper — a lidless-eyed creature that guided childhood morals and later revealed a surprising origin — and how the story became a keepsake of love and memory.

Jeff recounts his chaotic day as a film extra on The Patriot, turning a one-day gig into an unforgettable misadventure. 

]]> billtrifiro false No 3030 6 full H & H - Tom Landon & Gretchen Weinnig Beedle H & H - Tom Landon & Gretchen Weinnig Beedle https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/pushy-dolphins-and-cavalier-gentlemen/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/pushy-dolphins-and-cavalier-gentlemen/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:36:03 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/232f5e0e-076d-39f1-8f9a-5954ea2067e7 Host Lee Hunsaker presents two stories from the Grandin Theatre stage: Gretchen Weinnig Beedle recounts her encounters with two cavalier mammals. 

Tom Landon journeys back to his paperboy days, sharing childhood mischief that includes a library of found Playboys and a cheeky plan to collect overdue payments.

The episode also features post-performance interviews with both storytellers and the recording is available through the Hootin' Holler Radio podcast and Blue Ridge PBS Echo channel.

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker presents two stories from the Grandin Theatre stage: Gretchen Weinnig Beedle recounts her encounters with two cavalier mammals. 

Tom Landon journeys back to his paperboy days, sharing childhood mischief that includes a library of found Playboys and a cheeky plan to collect overdue payments.

The episode also features post-performance interviews with both storytellers and the recording is available through the Hootin' Holler Radio podcast and Blue Ridge PBS Echo channel.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3063 5 full H & H - Raffensperger & Givens - Lessons from on high H & H - Raffensperger & Givens - Lessons from on high https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/dialing-faith-the-teen-who-prayed-for-strangers/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/dialing-faith-the-teen-who-prayed-for-strangers/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:03:55 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/630bf282-620c-3db6-96d7-436cb08a6631 Jen Raffensperger shares a story about her aspirations to see apparitions and how she got a little more than she bargained for. What happened to her five minutes before she took the mic will send shivers. There are mysterious forces at work.   AND   Kate Givens shares a hilarious and poignant story about her first job as a teen working at a 1-800 prayer line. Who is the other person on the end of the line when you most need salvation? ]]> Jen Raffensperger shares a story about her aspirations to see apparitions and how she got a little more than she bargained for. What happened to her five minutes before she took the mic will send shivers. There are mysterious forces at work.   AND   Kate Givens shares a hilarious and poignant story about her first job as a teen working at a 1-800 prayer line. Who is the other person on the end of the line when you most need salvation? ]]> billtrifiro false No 3007 3 full Hoot and Holler - Clifton and Hendrix - Getting the most from modern medicine Hoot and Holler - Clifton and Hendrix - Getting the most from modern medicine https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/jimmy-carter-cracker-barrel-and-a-road-to-recovery/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/jimmy-carter-cracker-barrel-and-a-road-to-recovery/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:37:20 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/92a32dcd-a715-35c3-8820-7a0cf19f4a83 Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Hoot and Holler stage. Katie Clifton recounts driving her ex to a recovery center, a Cracker Barrel stop and an unexpected encounter that helped spark his sobriety.

Hailey Hendrix shares a comic misadventure after choosing a discounted clinic for her first gynecological exam. The episode also includes post-performance interviews with both storytellers.

]]> Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories from the Hoot and Holler stage. Katie Clifton recounts driving her ex to a recovery center, a Cracker Barrel stop and an unexpected encounter that helped spark his sobriety.

Hailey Hendrix shares a comic misadventure after choosing a discounted clinic for her first gynecological exam. The episode also includes post-performance interviews with both storytellers.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3069 4 full H&H - Stanley & Bratic - Unexpected Turns & Lessons H&H - Stanley & Bratic - Unexpected Turns & Lessons https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/donkeys-disco-the-robot-grandma-a-cringe-night-at-the-grandin/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/donkeys-disco-the-robot-grandma-a-cringe-night-at-the-grandin/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:43:25 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/140260c8-6605-35b5-9503-f02881238e34 This week's Hoot and Holler Radio, comedians Joe Stanley and Kim Bratic share unforgettable childhood stories: Joe's cringe-filled memories with his great-grandmother Mimi, disco moves and a donkey baseball disaster; Kim's rainbow-sweater day that turned into a real-life neighborhood shootout with SWAT and a stuck armored vehicle. These personal tales blend humor, vulnerability and community, and reflect on how extraordinary moments shape our lives.

]]> This week's Hoot and Holler Radio, comedians Joe Stanley and Kim Bratic share unforgettable childhood stories: Joe's cringe-filled memories with his great-grandmother Mimi, disco moves and a donkey baseball disaster; Kim's rainbow-sweater day that turned into a real-life neighborhood shootout with SWAT and a stuck armored vehicle. These personal tales blend humor, vulnerability and community, and reflect on how extraordinary moments shape our lives.

]]> billtrifiro false No 3059 2 full Hoot and Holler: Seth Marlow and Marilyn Moriarty Hoot and Holler: Seth Marlow and Marilyn Moriarty https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/against-the-odds-a-trans-dad-s-journey-to-parenthood/ https://billtrifiro.podbean.com/e/against-the-odds-a-trans-dad-s-journey-to-parenthood/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:56:46 -0500 billtrifiro.podbean.com/63034a9c-fcc5-390c-85a1-0661978283e9 This episode of Hoot and Holler Radio features two powerful stories from the Grandin Theater stage: Seth Marlow’s moving account of pursuing fatherhood as a trans man, and Marilyn Moriarty’s wild, true tale of being an unwitting accomplice in a 1970s prison escape.

Each storyteller joins the host afterward for candid conversations about life after the stage, the challenges they faced, and the personal lessons they took away from those unforgettable moments.

]]> This episode of Hoot and Holler Radio features two powerful stories from the Grandin Theater stage: Seth Marlow’s moving account of pursuing fatherhood as a trans man, and Marilyn Moriarty’s wild, true tale of being an unwitting accomplice in a 1970s prison escape.

Each storyteller joins the host afterward for candid conversations about life after the stage, the challenges they faced, and the personal lessons they took away from those unforgettable moments.

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