Poop-ologists, Peruvian Mysteries, and Terrified Chickens: A Recap of "Walk on the Wild Side"
🍁 November News from Tell Us Something
As the colorful leaves of autumn settle, there’s a feeling of reflection and cozy gratitude that comes with the season. Here at Tell Us Something, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the warmth and generosity of our community, especially after a fantastic October!
🙏 A Big Thank You for Your Support
Our October live event was a huge success, and it’s all thanks to you! We’re thrilled to announce that we raised $2,265.92 during the “pass the bucket” donation appeal! If you don’t know, ticket sales are insufficient to completely cover our annual operating costs. Every dollar that you donate directly supports our mission of bringing incredible, true stories to the community, and we are deeply grateful for the financial support from everyone who donated.
We extend that gratitude to a generous Board member who matched your donations up to $2,000! Thank you so much!
We are working on getting those tax receipts out to those who donated by check or credit card. Thanks for your patience as we get these out!
Didn’t have a chance to donate? DONATE HERE. We now also have the capacity to accept stock donations. Learn how to donate stock to Tell Us Something here.
We also want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the beautifully immersive didgeridoo sound bath! A special shout-out to Mandella Van Eden for sharing her remarkable talents with us. And, as always, we are incredibly thankful to the wonderful team at Ritual Yoga for opening their space to host our event.
🎤 Speaking of the October Event!
We really did walk on the wild side! Rad Watkins learns about grizzly bear safety with the love of his life after embracing the title of “poop ologist.” Bridget Feerick, travels solo in Peru and meets a mysterious motorcyclist and must decide if an invitation to ride with him to Canada is a leap of faith or pure risk. And I, Marc Moss, am seeking a relaxing winter staycation quickly that turns into chaos involving eleven terrified chickens, a desperate call from Chile, and an unfortunate fire. Then, Brian Christianson and his partner are hiking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and hold their breath for a wildlife encounter that could define their trip. Then, Land Tawney, on a wilderness backpacking trip in The Frank Church Wilderness must trust his nine-year-old daughter to decide if they push through a grueling trail or turn back. Hayley Glassic, a young woman chasing a childhood dream unexpectedly lands a job at an Alaskan salmon hatchery, finding her true calling far from the world of fashion. Meanwhile, mountain guide Bryan Dalpes’ attempt at romance is derailed by a giant steak and a dramatic breakup he must fight to fix. Finally, Betsy Funk, a teacher overwhelmed by her daughter’s cancer fight and all of her other responsibilities, accepts a risky Peace Corps invitation to Africa, fundamentally changing how she views her life’s responsibilities.
Re-live the glory of these stories in the photo gallery below.
If you missed the show, be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear them when they get published (soon!), or head over to our YouTube channel to watch the stories from the comfort of home.
Thanks again to all of our storytellers and to everyone who came out to support them! We can’t wait for next time!
🎙️ Call for Storytellers: Your Voice Matters!
Speaking of next time, feeling inspired? Now is the time to pitch your story for an upcoming Tell Us Something event! We are always looking for new voices and unique perspectives. Whether it’s funny, poignant, thrilling, or reflective—if it’s a true story from your life, we want to hear it.
Ready to share your story? The first step is to submit your pitch:
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- Call the pitch line!
- You have three minutes to leave your pitch, which should include the beginning, middle and end of your story
- NO CLIFFHANGERS!
- The pitch deadline is January 3rd
- Our Deaf friends can pitch via email: info@tellussomething.org
We look forward to reading all of your compelling story pitches!
🎟️ Get Your Tickets & Get Swag!
January Show Tickets Are On Sale Now! Don’t miss out on what promises to be an evening of memorable storytelling.
GET TICKETS!Support Tell Us Something & Look Great Doing It! Our official merchandise is available for purchase. From shirts to stickers, you can show your love for community storytelling and support the organization at the same time.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Tell Us Something is possible because of the brave folks who step onto our stage and share their most vulnerable, hilarious, or impactful moments. And it is sustained by all of you who donate, who come to listen, support, and connect. The act of sharing and listening is what makes our community so special.
We can’t wait to see you at the next event!
