Archive

The Stoop Story Archive contains the true, personal tales shared by thousands of everyday people on our stages since 2006. We’re proud of this amazing collection and invite you to listen, browse by topic or storyteller, check out past shows — and share, share, share.

Story TitleStory DateStory DescriptionStory Tags
Story TitleStory DateStory DescriptionStory Keywords

Michael Manolagas: Culture Shock

Story Date: April 25, 2011
Man recounts the tales of his mother’s foreign exchange students...Read More

Michael Paulson: Campfire Tales

Story Date: June 9, 2008
Three anecdotes about his experience as a teacher at “nerd camp” including the threat of...Read More

Michael Ricigliano: Over It

Story Date: January 10, 2024
Story about meeting Mike Mussina...Read More

Michael Rosenbann: My Secret Weapon

Story Date: November 8, 2012
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Michael Sanow: Lies!

Story Date: March 12, 2015
Story about how a student confessed to him about lying to get out of a...Read More

Michael Sanow: Neighbors

Story Date: January 8, 2015
Older man. Story about living next to Catholic neighbors in Rochester, NY. While he was...Read More
Out of stigmas shadow

Michael Teitelbaum: Out of Stigma’s Shadow

Story Date: May 21, 2019
story about a well-resourced family dealing with a child who has mental health issues...Read More

Michael Williams: Modern Love

Story Date: February 3, 2014
A man meets a woman in Italy and has an amazing night with her even...Read More

Michael Ziccardi: Baltimoored

Story Date: July 11, 2009
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Brush with fame

Michael Ziccardi: Brush with Fame

Story Date: March 21, 2024
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