The Porch

In this story, a young girl goes to great lengths to watch television. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/bianca-morrison-dillard-after-school-addict To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, a Mormon man becomes stay-at-home dad. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/stephen-carter-stay-at-home-dad To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this episode, Meg Walter tells a story about her new marriage and her new dog. This episode marks the beginning of a new series of stories on The Porch podcast that are produced in-studio rather than live in front of an audience. We hope to produce many more of these stories in 2013. As always, if you would like to tell a story to be published on The Porch (either live or pre-recorded), contact Derrick Clements. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/meg-walter-max-studio-story To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this episode, Kendall Wilcox tells a story about wondering if everything is going according to plan. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/kendall-wilcox-plan-of-happiness To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Christian Pieper tells about an online encounter. Note: This story contains adult themes and brief explicit language. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/christian-pieper-asl To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Berta Marquez tells about obsession. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/berta-marquez-my-dads-war. To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

Happy Holidays from The Porch! As we close out 2012, there are a few things you should know as a fan of local storytelling in Provo, Utah: - You have until Jan. 7 to download our free holiday gift, which is the entire Christmas 2012 show on mp3 and two other Christmas stories from last year. - You also have until then to get our Vol. 1 mp3 set, which contains 13 entire shows on audio, at our holiday price of $16.99 (normally $26). - There are plenty of individual shows available for download. The financial contribution to the show is greatly appreciated. More on that below. - Our next live show is Jan. 31, 2013. It will start at 8:30 and will be at Muse. - I've got some big plans for new directions for The Porch in 2013 and kind of can't wait to try them out. Why your support helps so much: Let me get real with you. I run The Porch in my spare time between school and work (and another podcast that I run). Hosting the website files costs money, and I am hoping to cover costs. Most of the ticket sales go to the venue, but contributions online go directly to me, and it really makes it possible to spend the amount of time that I do on the show. Purchasing mp3s is the easiest way to help, but if you feel so inclined, a contribution to The Porch's donation fund would be very much appreciated! Of course, the biggest way you can help is to continue to be a fan of The Porch -- spread the word, come to live shows, tell a story of your own, and listen to our free podcast. If you ever want to get in touch with me, feel free to drop an email anytime at producer@utahporch.org. Thank you for all the ways you contribute to The Porch! Sincerely, Derrick

In this story, Gregory Nichols meets a ghost from his family's Christmas past. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/gregory-nichols-brother-christmas. To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Joanna Brooks talks frankly about ways Mormons think about sex. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/joanna-brooks-object-lesson. To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Robbie Pierce tells a story about a ward mystery that everyone was in on. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/robbie-pierce-fellowship. To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Derrick Clements finds an odd way to bond with his roommate. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/derrick-clements-psycho-roommate. To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Derrick Clements runs into some relationship trouble. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/derrick-clements-roles-and-the-people-who-fill-them To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this story, Ashley Sanders takes the trauma of a break-up a little too far. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/ashley-sanders-badass-sad To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this episode, Randall McNair tells a story about the unexpected consequences of going out of your way to help someone. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/scott-parker-the-rose-saga To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch

In this episode, Scott Parker tells the most insane Dear John story any LDS missionary has ever experienced. To comment on this story, visit the show notes page: http://utahporch.org/scott-parker-the-rose-saga To hear hours of other stories from The Porch, visit: http://utahporch.org/podcast The Porch www.utahporch.org producer@utahporch.org twitter.com/UtahPorch facebook.com/UtahPorch