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Strangerville Episode 293: SuzanneThis time in Strangerville, Jolyn joins Eli to discuss new year goals, toddler vacations, and general nonsense. Also, a conversation with Suzanne Lambert about what it's like to pursue creative projects.StorySuzanne, by Suzanne LambertProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterAttend Eli's book launch by reserving tickets here!Join our Patreon!

2026-02-101h 02

Strangerville Episode 290: Survivor and DefenderThis time in Strangerville, Eli talks about his grandma's (GMac) declining health, Meg is about to attend her family's hyper-competitive gingerbread contest, and former Survivor contestant turned public defender, Eliza Orlins, tells some stories about her career and television appearances.StorySurvivor and Defender, by Eliza Orlins (music by Austin Moffa)Production by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!And FIND ELI'S NEW BOOK, We're Thankful for the Moisture!

2025-12-211h 00

Strangerville Episode 289: Farmers MarketThis time in Strangerville, Eli's new book, We're Thankful For The Moisture, is available for preorder! You can find it through Amazon or Barnes & Noble or really Anywhere you like to find books.We also talk vacations, cooking, and a recent chaotic trip to the farmers market.StoryFarmers Market, by Eli McCannProduction by Meg Walter & Eli McCannJoin our Patreon!

2025-12-0735 min

Strangerville Episode 282: Family PhotosThis time in Strangerville, kids getting sick, the feeling of guilt over not getting family photos often enough, and feeling like the main character on the internet.StoryFamily Photos, by Eli McCannProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterPlease join our Patreon!

2025-08-1744 min

Strangerville Episode 280: SplashpadThis time in Strangerville, our favorite current internet dramas, a bird flew into Eli's house, Meg loves the zoo, and a story about a neighborhood splashpad.StorySplashpad, by Eli McCannProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!If you would like to sponsor and episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2025-07-2036 min

Strangerville Episode 277: PicklesThis time in Strangerville, Meg came to Eli's birthday party and babies have weird tastes in food.StoryPickles, by Eli McCannProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-05-3130 min

Strangerville Episode 276: FormulaThis time in Strangerville, Eli has a new dream of becoming an A-list mega celebrity Tiktok star, Meg doesn't think you should leave your kids in the car, and a story from Eli about feeding his baby.StoryFormula, by Eli McCann (music by Julio Oyanguran)Production by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!If you want to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-05-1731 min

Strangerville Episode 275: PassportThis time in Strangerville, Eli has a close call on a run, Meg is an exceptional gardener and she's not afraid to tell us, and the story of securing a passport for a baby.StoryPassport, by Eli McCannProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2025-05-0440 min

Strangerville Episode 274: La DonnaThis time in Strangerville, we're getting passports for our children, we are married to problem solvers and thank god for that, plus a story about the time Eli had to play the piano at his great aunt's funeral.StoryLa Donna, by Eli McCann (music by Katy Kirby)Production by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!If you would like to sponsor an episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2025-04-1834 min

Strangerville Episode 273: The Great Salt LakeThis time in Strangerville, people are giving Eli very annoying baby toys, gallows humor is our brand, and a story about an attempted swim in The Great Salt Lake.StoryThe Great Salt Lake, by Eli McCann (music by SalmonLikeTheFish)Production by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin us on Patreon!For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-04-0439 min

Strangerville Episode 272: Birthday SurpriseThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have very different taste in men who are too young for us, Eli bought a car and thinks it should be national news, and Skylar gets a birthday surprise.StoryBirthday Surprise, by Eli McCannProduction by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-03-1537 min

Strangerville Episode 271: EllenThis time in Strangerville, we talk about the Oscars, Disneyland, and the time Eli accidentally met Ellen.StoryEllen, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy)Production by Eli McCann & Meg WalterJoin our Patreon!For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2025-03-0135 min

Strangerville Episode 269: The CurbThis time in Strangerville, Eli is not sure he should be allowed to have a baby, we discuss open concept kitchens, and whether we've done too much therapy. Also, a story about cleaning out a garage. It's more interesting than it sounds. We insist. Story The Curb, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at itjustgetsstranger@sponsors.com.

2025-02-0136 min

Strangerville Episode 268: StenchThis time in Strangerville, Meg's life will end when they take TikTok away from her, all the other social media apps are hot garbage, and a story from Eli about his stinky house. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Stench, by Eli McCann (Music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-01-1732 min

Strangerville Episode 267: An Affair to ForgetThis time in Strangerville, new year, new us. Probably. We talk movies, Disneyland, and why we're bad at business. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story An Affair to Forget, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter Join us on Patreon! For sponsorship inquires, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2025-01-0630 min

Strangerville Episode 266: Little AdventuresThis time in Strangerville, are you supposed to buy your newborn Christmas presents even though he doesn't even know he has hands? Also, Meg is going to New York to see a play. Plus a story from Eli about what it's like to be a Hot Single Mom. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Little Adventures, by Eli McCann (music by Jota) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2024-12-2133 min

Strangerville Episode 265: Paternal LeaveThis time in Strangerville, Meg highly recommends you all go to elementary school assemblies, Eli is living in the in-between time with his baby, and a story about starting paternal leave. Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Paternal Leave, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2024-12-0728 min

Strangerville Episode 263: ResignedThis time in Strangerville, Meg went to San Fran, Eli is very cranky from feeding a baby at 2:00 AM, and a story from Eli on the Strangerville Live stage about navigating a respectful relationship with his family despite differences of faith. Listen on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Story Resigned, by Eli McCann (Get a copy of The Book of Queer Mormon Joy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsors@itjustgetss

2024-10-2648 min

Strangerville Episode 261: SundayThis time in Strangerville, Eli's life is about to change pretty dramatically and Meg is trying very hard not to be condescending about it, we are not actors, and an essay from Eli about his Sunday routine (from The Book of Queer Mormon Joy). Story Sunday, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2024-09-2143 min

Strangerville Episode 258: Knitting GroupThis time in Strangerville, Eli is going to a theme park in Europe for some reason, Meg is a fabulous cook even if her kids don't think so, and a story about joining an exclusive knitting group. Story Knitting Group, by Eli McCann (music by Doctor Turtle) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! Also, tickets and info for our August 5 book launch and storytelling show HERE.

2024-07-1929 min

Strangerville Episode 257: WalktoberThis time in Strangerville, Skylar was profiled by The Washington Post and it was odd, Meg had a bloody accident, and a story from Eli about becoming obsessed with a walking competition. Story Walktober, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, contact Meg at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2024-07-0631 min

Strangerville Episode 256: Mexico MotorcycleThis time in Strangerville, we have no idea what music the kids are listening to these days, Eli's dogs had a fight on his face, and the harrowing story of a family's attempts to find their dad who went on a motorcycle trip in Mexico. Story Mexico Motorcycle, by Jesslyn Poulson (music by Doctor Turtle) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! Also, info on the Stories of Pride Event, June 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City, where Eli will be sharing a story. Get tickets HERE.

2024-06-1438 min

Strangerville Episode 255: Over the HillThis time in Strangerville, a pushy salesperson, Meg forgot her child at a park, and reflections from Eli who is forty, flirty, and friving. Story Over the Hill, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquiries, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com

2024-06-0128 min

Strangerville Episode 254: Kennecott Copper MineThis time in Strangerville, Chat GPT, we're getting slower at races, and a story from Eli about a childhood field trip. Listen to Strangerville wherever you get your podcasts. Story Kennecott Copper Mine, by Eli McCann (music by La Rue Zabyme) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship inquires, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2024-05-1725 min

Strangerville Episode 253: Credit Card WarsThis time in Strangerville, we have no idea how much gates are supposed to cost, Meg is better at grocery shopping than Eli, and a very dramatic story about what happened when a business stopped accepting VISA credit cards. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Story Credit Card Wars, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! For sponsorship opportunities, please email us at sponsors@itjustgetsstranger.com.

2024-04-2931 min

Strangerville Episode 250: This Is Why We Wear SeatbeltsThis time in Strangerville, the Kate Middleton Crisis, the Wonka Experience, old houses, and a story about all of the things Eli's parents said to him growing up. Story This Is Why We Wear Seatbelts, by Eli McCann (music by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2024-03-1526 min

Strangerville Episode 249: BookendsThis time in Strangerville, Meg went on a theme park tour for journalism, Eli flew on a tiny plane and it was terrifying, plus a story from Eli about old houses and family keepsakes. Story Bookends, by Eli McCann (music: Don't You Leave by Crowander) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2024-02-2436 min

Strangerville Episode 248: A New Couch!This time in Strangerville, Meg is a law breaker now, Eli had to play Mormon hymns at a funeral, and a dramatic recounting of what it was like for Skylar to shop for a couch. Story A New Couch, by Eli McCann (music by Alena Smirnova) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2024-02-1026 min

Strangerville Episode 247: The Personal Trainer[Eli is a mess and he accidentally uploaded the wrong audio for this episode initially. This is his second attempt. Please be kind to him. He's not a very smart man.] This time in Strangerville, Eli went to the Grand Canyon and found out he is not a very tough man, Meg is being bullied by TikTok, and a story from Eli about how he started getting up at illegal o'clock to meet with a personal trainer at the gym. Story Personal Trainer, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCa

2024-01-2525 min

Strangerville Episode 246: Couchsurfing EmailsThis time in Strangerville, goals for 2024, guests overstaying their welcome, and Eli shares some email exchanges from back when he was brave enough to have a Couchsurfing account. Story Couchsurfing Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2024-01-1233 min

Strangerville Episode 245: Book Club EmailsThis time in Strangerville, treating our bodies like dump trucks for the holidays, Eli and Meg don't read enough books and they feel bad about that, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the time he trolled the president of a very intense book club. Story Book Club Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-12-1741 min

Strangerville Episode 240: G-MacThis time in Strangerville, Eli went to France and he has some OPINIONS, Meg is about to run a marathon, and a story from Eli about caring for his ailing grandma. Story G-Mac, by Eli McCann (music by Katy Kirby) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-10-0735 min

Strangerville Episode 238: ChangeThis time in Strangerville, Delta diarrhea, special guest Ramona Walter, and Eli shares a story about changing jobs. Story Change, by Eli McCann (music by Robert Farmer) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-09-0926 min

Strangerville Episode 234: Yahoo! AnswersThis time in Strangerville, Eli accidentally met Ellen, Meg is a strong confident women who don't need no Twitter, and some Yahoo! Answers trolling. Story Yahoo! Answers, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-07-0839 min

Strangerville Episode 227: Family ReunionThis time in Strangerville, Skylar dyed his hair red and we are trying to understand why, no one understands health insurance, and a family reunion camping trip went very wrong for Eli's family in the 90s. Story Family Reunion, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-03-1843 min

Strangerville Episode 225: Hospital BohdanThis time in Strangerville, Eli went to a movie theater where there were children, Meg is 40% done with her life, and Eli took the stage 10 years ago to the story of his Ukrainian appendectomy. Story Hospital Bohdan, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-02-1945 min

Strangerville Episode 224: Family FeudThis time in Strangerville, gross restaurant experiences and gameshow tryouts. Story Family Feud, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!

2023-02-0536 min

Strangerville Episode 221: Excuse My ChristmasThis time in Strangerville, Eli lives at Urgent Care now, Meg is collecting stories about Hallmark movies, and we revisit a story about Eli's Christmas in Palau. Story Excuse My Christmas (Replay), by Eli McCann (music by Jan Terri) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]

2022-12-1734 min

Strangerville Episode 219: Disneyland EmailsThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are journalistic rivals now, a puppy goes to boarding school, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to share an email exchange he once had with Disneyland. Story Disneyland Emails, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!

2022-11-2028 min

Strangerville Episode 218: PsychicThis time in Strangerville, unverified celebrity rooms, mean-spirited dog gossip, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of visiting a psychic. Story Psychic, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!

2022-11-0532 min

Strangerville Episode 211: CoffeeThis time in Strangerville, we discuss weddings, Disneyland, and Eli's first time ever trying coffee. Story Coffee, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [https://www.itjustgetsstranger.com/strangerville/episodes/episode-208-white-sedan/patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]

2022-08-2840 min

Strangerville Episode 208: White SedanThis time in Strangerville, Eli is a slob, Meg doesn't know how to talk to mechanics, and a piece about encounters with strangers. Story White Sedan, by Eli McCann (Music by Gillicuddy) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]

2022-07-3034 min

Strangerville Episode 207: Edith and BeauThis time in Strangerville, Eli has yet another bathroom mishap, Meg is awkward at restaurants, and Eli shares a story on the Strangerville Live stage about some unexpected travel companions in Ukraine. Story Edith and Beau, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]

2022-07-1632 min

Strangerville Episode 206: TescoThis time in Strangerville, Eli got a new job, Meg reflects on the Becky Edwards campaign, and Eli did a bad thing in a Tesco bathroom. Story Tesco, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!

2022-07-0327 min

Strangerville Episode 196: Ukraine, A Brief HistoryThis time in Strangerville, Meg went to her neighborhood caucus and had a wild time, an explanation about the current happenings in Ukraine, and Eli launched a fundraiser. Story Ukraine, A Brief History, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!

2022-03-1333 min

Strangerville Episode 192: HungaryThis time in Strangerville, Eli now lives in a factory, Meg explains the Day Five itch, and Skylar was very immature in Hungary. Story Hungary, by Eli McCann (music by Danza Filipina [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Urbano_A_Zafra/single/Danza_Filipina]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter

2022-01-2932 min

Strangerville Episode 187: Earthquake DrillThis time in Strangerville, are Meg and Eli too anxious to raise children, a story about an earthquake, and a discussion about what happens to your body when you turn 35. Story Earthquake Drill, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!

2021-12-0428 min

Strangerville Episode 186: Walking The DogThis time in Strangerville, Eli decided to go to SNL and the Swifties were RUTHLESS, Meg is not wearing a bra, and the story of a mishap that occurred on what should have been a very pleasant walk. Story Walking The Dog, by Eli McCann (music by The Trumpeteers [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Trumpeteers]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GFBrRAoePYY3xt0W669hE?si=li7cqOAbS-O3dK_DENLKng

2021-11-2036 min

Strangerville Episode 184: The Scopes Monkey TrialThis time in Strangerville, Eli wants to be pregnant so he can tell Meg it’s really not that bad, Meg is getting the booster shot, and the story of one town that became gripped by a 1925 trial over evolution. Story The Scopes Monkey Trial, by Eli McCann (music by Circus Marcus [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/CIRCUSMARCUS/Divers_classiques/Beethoven_-_Bagatelle_op119_n9] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]! https://traffic.li

2021-10-3141 min

Strangerville Episode 180: And That’s When I KnewThis time in Strangerville, Eli had a meltdown, Meg is trying to get him to go to some church. Any church. And Eli took the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of Skylar’s first three visits to Salt Lake City when they started dating. Story: And That’s When I Knew, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast] https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_180_And_Thats_When_I_Knew_2.mp3

2021-09-2641 min

Strangerville Episode 173: Nose BleedThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli went on a hot date that ended in disaster, a playground brawl, and some other punching. Story Nose Bleed, by Eli McCann (music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_173_Nose_Bleed_2.mp3

2021-07-3142 min

Strangerville Episode 169: World War IIIThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli were odd children, some stuff about Disneyland, and an international conflict sprouts on the shores of Croatia. Story World War III, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_169_World_War_III_2.mp3

2021-07-0333 min

Strangerville Episode 163: A Flushed ToiletThis time in Strangerville, customer service is bad, unless you’re Meg. People seem to want to help Meg. And Eli shares a story about a babysitter from his childhood who had a very strange rule. Story A Flushed Toilet, by Eli McCann (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/next-wildwestworld/waiting-alone-in-the-dust-id-1301] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_163_A_Flushed_Toilet_2.mp3

2021-05-0848 min

Strangerville Episode 160: Covid ParentsThis episode is a bummer. You’ve been warned. Meg discusses having to put her dog down. Eli shares the story of dealing with two parents who have covid. There’s a lot of crying. Don’t yell at us. We’re very fragile right now. Story Covid Parents, by Eli McCann (music by My Bubba & Mi [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/My_Bubba__Mi/Wild__You/My_bubba__Mi_-_Wild__You_-_02_Oh_Kiss_No] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_160_Covid_Pare

2021-04-1050 min

Strangerville Episode 157: Online DatingThis time in Strangerville, Eli’s family is being haunted! Meg didn’t get celebrated enough on International Women’s Day. And a piece about how our perception of online dating has evolved over the past two decades. Story Online Dating, by Eli McCann (music by Doctor Turtle [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/5f91e09024ca8/kerchingless-wonder] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Online_Dating_2.mp3

2021-03-2036 min

Strangerville Episode 156: Steve MartinThis time in Strangerville, stories of bad customer service, rumors about Mormon celebrities, and what happens these days when you try to make a donation to the DI. Story Steve Martin, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_156_Steve_Martin_2.mp3

2021-03-1336 min

Strangerville Episode 152: The ButcherThis time in Strangerville, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity for Eli’s husband to scam Eli, Meg was the kind of girl in high school who watched I Love The 80s on VH1, and a woman recounts her harrowing journey visiting an unconventional dentist. Story: The Butchar, by Jesslyn Poulson (Music by Jackson F. Smith [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville

2021-02-1441 min

Strangerville Episode 151: Utah’s Reality PioneersThis time in Strangerville, Meg’s children thinks she might be having an affair with Eli, why do people work so much?, and Eli recounts a memory of seeing locals show up on early reality television programs. Story: Utah’s Reality Pioneers, by Eli McCann (music by Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Salad_Mixed/allright-in-louisiana-instrumental-id-1303] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_151_Utah_Reality_Pioneers_2.m

2021-02-0539 min

Strangerville Episode 150: CartelThis time in Strangerville, someone shared a recipe for “Just In Case” cookies online and Meg and Eli are very upset. A man has a run in with a dangerous cartel in Mexico. And Meg and Eli are lucky to have survived several close calls while living in eastern Europe. Story Cartel, by Tim Stricklan, music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Eip

2021-01-3047 min

Strangerville Episode 147: A New Kind of PeaceThis time in Strangerville, how was your Insurrection Day? Meg and Eli discuss it. And Eli shares a story about what it felt like to close out 2020. Story A New Kind of Peace, by Eli McCann (music by Our Friendly Beasts [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Some_Serious_Folk_and_the_Pernicious_Pennywhistle] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_147_A_New_Kind_of_Peace_3.mp3

2021-01-0934 min

Strangerville Episode 142: Classic SkatingThis time in Strangerville, Eli urges you not to take prescription medications that aren’t for you. Meg agrees, and is disappointed. And a roll down memory lane in Utah’s musty skating rink. Story Classic Skating, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_142_Classic_Skating.mp3

2020-11-2828 min

Strangerville Episode 141: The Beehive StateThis time in Strangerville, we discuss Four Seasons Total Landscaping and our attempts to disconnect from the news of the day for our own survival. Plus, a story from Eli about playing the recorder in fourth grade. Story: The Beehive State, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_141_The_Beehive_State_2.mp3

2020-11-1435 min

Strangerville Episode 137: Boy Scouts of AmericaThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli did not do well in gym class. And Eli tells the story of plowing through the Boy Scout manual with his mother to get his Eagle as quickly as possible. Story: Boy Scouts of America, by Eli McCann (music by Gillicuddy [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/03-pony]) Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and The Beehive https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_137_Scouting_2.mp3

2020-10-1032 min

Strangerville Episode 135: The MayanThis time in Strangerville, have you ever sent an email to the wrong person? Also, a visit to Utah’s Thunder Down Under. Story The Mayan, by Eli McCann (some music by PC-One [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_135_The_Mayan_2.mp3

2020-09-2631 min

Strangerville Episode 132: GuatemalaThis time in Strangerville, oh the confidence of straight single men. Also, a story told on stage about getting stuck on a swampy island at the Guatemala/Mexico border. Story Guatemala, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_132_Guatemala.mp3

2020-08-2244 min

Strangerville Episode 131: FootprintsThis time in Strangerville, Meg is moving away from Eli, waterbeds are birth control, and Eli tells the story of working for the Palauan judiciary. Story Footprints, by Eli McCann (music by Squire Tuck [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Squire_Tuck/2015021152908025/Ukulele_Blues]) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_131_Footprints_2.mp3

2020-08-1541 min

Strangerville Episode 130: MeghartThis time in Strangerville, we’re stressed out by social media attention, Eli has no patience for fad jokes, and Meg takes us on a truly wild journey of a time an internet troll threatened to murder her. Story Meghart, by Meg Walter (music by Jason Shaw [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_130_Meghart_2.mp3

2020-08-0836 min

Strangerville Episode 129: The GymThis time in Strangerville, there are dead rats, Meg misses movie theaters, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about his arch-nemesis at the gym. Story The Gym, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_129_The_Gym_2.mp3

2020-08-0127 min

Strangerville Episode 127: Excuse My ChristmasThis time in Strangerville, all Meg and Eli care about is money, if you wear a mask you don’t have to wear a bra anymore, and we go on a journey with internet sensation, Jan Terri. Story Excuse My Christmas, by Eli McCann (music courtesy of Jan Terri) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_127_Excuse_My_Christmas_2.mp3

2020-07-1835 min

Strangerville Episode 125: Three DatesThis time in Strangerville, Meg shares a joke from Twitter THAT MAKES NO SENSE, Eli almost became a polygamist once, and a man tells the story of his final three dates with women. Story Three Dates, by Brice Laris Music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_125_Three_Dates_2.mp3

2020-07-0441 min

Strangerville Episode 124: An Unsettling Chance To BreatheThis time in Strangerville, Meg is firmly anti-democracy, Daniel Tiger is the Oprah for toddlers, and Eli takes a breath in 2020. Story An Unsettling Chance To Breathe, by Eli McCann (music by Our Friendly Beasts [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Some_Serious_Folk_and_the_Pernicious_Pennywhistle] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_124_An_Unsettling_Chance_to_Breathe_2.mp3

2020-06-2724 min

Strangerville Episode 123: The CrickThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli think nobody wants to talk to them. And a man tells a story about growing up in a cult. Story “The Crick” by Jeff Barlow Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_123_The_Crick_1.mp3

2020-06-211h 15

Strangerville Episode 117: Is Technology Really All That Bad?This time in Strangerville, Eli is not sharing his opinions anymore and Meg is FINE WITH THAT. Also, a story about how the benefits of technology probably outweigh the negatives. Segment: Is Technology Really All That Bad, by Eli McCann (music by Superoro) [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_07_Superoro_-_Quin_Conoce_el_Camino-] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.

2020-04-2630 min

Strangerville Episode 108: TitanicThis time in Strangerville, how do you deal with conversation lingerers? Also, Eli tells the story of what happened when his parents decided to take the family to see Titanic in 1997. Story Titanic, by Eli McCann Music by Ayla Nereo [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_D_3] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_108_Titanic_2.mp3

2020-02-1827 min

Strangerville Episode 99: Mr. HooperThis time in Strangerville, the Mormons are stalking Eli and Meg will not help. Also, the backstory of the death of Sesame Street’s curmudgeonly shopkeeper. Segment Mr. Hooper, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_99_Mr._Hooper_2.mp3

2019-11-0239 min

Strangerville Episode 98: SnuffyThis time in Strangerville, we’re sweeping the clouds away. Segment Snuffy, by Eli McCann (with contributions by Nicole Kragt, Alanna Coca, Laura Lacko, Catherine Yepsen, and Brice Laris) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_98_Snuffy_1.mp3

2019-10-1847 min

Strangerville Episode 97: DetainedThis time in Strangerville, Eli might be a boomer, but also, so is Meg. Also, a story about getting detained at a border. Story: Detained, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_97_Detained_2.mp3

2019-10-1243 min

Strangerville Episode 96: Water TsunamiThis time in Strangerville, Eli got married. And a woman and her 7-year-old niece recount a babysitting nightmare. Story Water Tsunami, by Krishelle McCann & Emrie Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_96_Water_Tsunami_2.mp3

2019-10-0637 min

Strangerville Episode 95: In 1968This time in Strangerville, Salt Lake City will give you a giant flag to help you cross the street. And then a story about fixing up an old bicycle. Story In 1968, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_95_In_1968_2.mp3

2019-09-2222 min

Strangerville Episode 94: Marathon DateThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have guilty consciences. And a woman tells the story of her worst ever blind date that would. not. end. Story Marathon Date, by Krishelle McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_94_Marathon_Date_2.mp3

2019-09-1446 min

Strangerville Episode 92: SeatmatesThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss cold feet before marriage, Woke Twitter, and childhood anxiety. Then Eli tells a story about the worst seatmates he’s ever had on a flight. Story Seatmates, by Eli McCann Music: Write Hear Right Now [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PC-ONE/PC-ONE_SGONS_Instrumentals/PC-ONE_Write_Hear_Redo_Instrumental] , by P-C ONE Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_92_Seatmates_2.mp3

2019-08-3132 min

Strangerville Episode 91: Door-to-DoorThis time in Strangerville, a discussion about “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Then Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about the time he called 911 on a door-to-door salesman. Story Door-to-Door, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_91_Door_to_Door_2.mp3

2019-08-2535 min

Strangerville Episode 86: Life is Always Sunny in PalauThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk their weird phobias, Eli shares a story about what moving to “paradise” really looks like, and then there’s an unexpected therapy session for which we don’t apologize. Story Life is Always Sunny in Palau, by Eli McCann (including the cruddy music) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_86_Life_is_Always_Sunny_2.mp3

2019-06-2933 min

Strangerville Episode 81: Car DealershipThis time in Strangerville, woke Twitter is the worst, Meg has butt problems, and Eli commits several crimes during the most embarrassing experience of his life. Story: Car Dealership, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_81_Car_Dealership_2.mp3

2019-05-2727 min

Strangerville Episode 80: VoicemailsThis time in Strangerville, Meg is at war. With a rat. Also a young man recounts his heartbreaking experience of losing a parent to cancer. Segment Voicemails, by Tyler Wood (Narration by Jolyn Metro, Music by Eli McCann) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_80_Voicemails_2.mp3

2019-05-1937 min

Strangerville Episode 78: Mormon Films, Part 4This time in Strangerville, Meg becomes a “birder” and she probably knows your grandma now. Also, enjoy our fourth and final part of our Mormon Films Series, wherein we take a very dark turn. Segment Mormon Films, Part 4: Death, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_78_Mormon_Films_Part_4_1.mp3

2019-04-2740 min

Strangerville Episode 77: Mormon Films, Part 3This time in Strangerville join us for part three into our series on classic cringey Mormon films, this time including a deep dive into Mormon dating. Segment Mormon Films, Part 3, Dating, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_77_Mormon_Films_Part_3_Dating.mp3

2019-04-2133 min

Strangerville Episode 76: Mormon Films, Part 2This time in Strangerville, Meg is a gay man on paper, and we continue our four-part series on cringeworthy classic Mormon films with some stories about family. Isn’t it about . . . time? Segment Mormon Films, Part 2, Family, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_76_Mormon_Films_Part_II_Family.mp3

2019-04-1438 min

Strangerville Episode 74: From Tinder to TempleThis time in Strangerville, Meg is a pretty white woman who is treated better than the rest of us rat-faced people, and Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about a very religious first date. Story From Tinder to Temple, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_74_From_Tinder_to_Temple_3.mp3

2019-03-3149 min

Strangerville Episode 65: Refrigerator DeathThis time in Strangerville, Meg Walter joins us via phone to tell us about how a baby pooped inside of her and then ate it. Seriously. Also, we revisit an era when family television programs actually taught valuable life lessons. Story: 3. [Repeat] Refrigerator Death, by Eli McCann, contributions by Jennifer Friess, DeAnne Hale, and several others Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_65_Refrigerator_Death_2.mp3

2019-01-1340 min

Strangerville Episode 61: Mock TrialThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss “the levels of Mormonism.” Meg agrees to let Eli deliver her baby. And an 11-year-old boy participates in a wild mock trial. Story: Mock Trial, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_61_Mock_Trial_2.mp3

2018-11-1828 min

Strangerville Episode 55: RoommatesThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about a heavy-handed movie. Also, Eli takes the Strangerville Live stage to share a story about his worst roommate, ever. Story Roommates, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Preg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_55_Roommates_2.mp3

2018-10-0747 min

Strangerville Episode 52: Gift ExchangeThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about DRUGS. Also, never ask Eli for a favor. Story Gift Exchange, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Preg Walter. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_52_Gift_Exchange_2.mp3

2018-09-1536 min

Strangerville Episode 44: Elk in the WoodsThis time in Strangerville, Meg still refuses to give Eli her children; Eli becomes very gay; and a woman loses her husband in the mountains. Story: Elk in the Woods, by Robyn Livermore (music by Ben Sound) Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_44_Elk_in_the_Woods_2.mp3

2018-06-2629 min

Strangerville Episode 43: Forest AccordionThis time in Strangerville, Meg explains what a “horse girl” is. Anne Hathaway is discussed. And there’s some Eastern Europe thrown in there, too. Story Forest Accordion, by Eli McCann Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_43_Forest_Accordion_2.mp3

2018-06-1028 min

Strangerville Episode 39: Jr. JazzThis time in Strangerville, Eli explains why he never became a professional athlete on the Strangerville Live stage. Story: Jr. Jazz, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter. http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_39_Jr._Jazz_3.mp3

2018-04-2936 min

Strangerville Episode 33: Car AccidentThis time in Strangerville, the Utah State Bar sends an unfortunate email to thousands of lawyers, and Eli stumbles upon a biker who has been hit by a car. Story Car Accident, by Eli McCann (courtesy of The Porch) Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_33_Car_Accident_2.mp3

2018-03-1247 min

Strangerville Episode 30: Election NightThis time in Strangerville, would you rather have someone tell you you’re living up to potential or that you’re not living up your potential? Also, a 12-year-old boy makes a terrible and brave mistake. Story Election Night, by Eli McCann (music by bensound.com) Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_30_Election_Night_3.mp3

2018-02-1824 min

Strangerville Episode 20: The World of Strangerville Live IIIThis time in Strangerville, the recording from our third Strangerville Live show. A puppy teaches a man in his underwear the meaning of irony. A teenager learns about consequences the hard way. A young woman accidentally becomes a kindergarten teacher. A little girl begins a long life of suffering from a chronic condition. And a writer bullies a giant corporation via Twitter. Stay tuned and enjoy some candy from Strangers. Hosts: Meg Walter & Eli McCann Intro: Hotdogs, by Eli McCann Stories:

2017-09-181h 23

Strangerville Episode 15: The World of PerspectiveThis time in Strangerville, we learn how viewing a complex story through only one perspective can paint a very inadequate picture. The makers of Eli proudly present: Segment: 1. Life on Paper by Gmac, Bob McCann, Cathie McCann, Glenn Hinkle, and Eli McCann Music by Jared Bird Production assistance by Jolyn Metro and Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_15_The_World_of_Perspective.mp3

2017-04-161h 00