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StrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2025-05-3130 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2025-05-1731 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2025-04-0439 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2025-03-1537 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2025-01-1732 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2024-12-2133 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2024-12-0728 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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@itjustgetss2024-10-2648 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2024-09-2143 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.com2024-06-0128 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 Walter2022-01-2932 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 191: FriendzonedThis time in Strangerville, Eli had "take your Meg to work day," Skylar is setting up puppy playdates with Meg's children, and a woman's attempt to friendzone a dude goes very very badly. Story Friendzoned, by Jess (music by Lobo Loco [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/my-favorite-blues-country-compilation-remastered-1/all-night-long-id-775-remasterd] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon [patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!2022-01-1533 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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_DENLKng2021-11-2036 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.li2021-10-3141 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-09-2641 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-07-3142 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-07-0333 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-05-0848 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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_Pare2021-04-1050 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-03-2036 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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/strangerville2021-02-1441 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.m2021-02-0539 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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/Eip2021-01-3047 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32021-01-0934 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-11-2828 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-11-1435 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-10-1032 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 134: BYU DatingThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli survive a mountain hurricane and Rebbie Brassfield talks about what it was like dating at BYU. Story BYU Dating, by Rebbie Brassfield (Music by Less Hayden [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs_1720/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_09_Three_1479] ) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_134_BYU_Dating_2.mp32020-09-1229 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-08-2244 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-08-0836 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-08-0127 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-07-1835 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-07-0441 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-06-2724 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-06-211h 15StrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 122: FosterThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli were very patriotic in elementary school. And a woman tells the story of navigating the foster care system during a pandemic. Story Foster, by Joy (music by by Gillicuddy [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/01-jupiter-the-blue]) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_122_Foster_3.mp32020-05-3035 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 119: RideshareThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are married to men who make them feel like bad, selfish people. And a woman gets much more than she bargained for when she agrees to give a stranger a ride to a service project. Story: Rideshare, by Karissa Lemme (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_119_Ride_Share.mp32020-05-0930 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 116: Flight AttendantThis time in Strangerville, Eli is terrified of the dentist, Meg can’t do second grade math, and a flight attendant talks about how dramatically his life has changed amid COVID-19 restrictions. Segment: Flight Attendant, by Tyler Wood Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_116_Flight_Attendant_2.mp32020-04-1939 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 115: Gas LeakThis time in Strangerville, Eli steals from children, Meg looks hot on Zoom, and Jolyn takes the Strangerville Live stage to explain why she’s hiding from her neighbors. Story: Gas Leak, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_115_Gas_Leak_2.mp32020-04-1135 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 112: First KissThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are practicing social distancing. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell the story of her first real kiss. Story: First Kiss, by Mara Lefler Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_112_First_Kiss_2.mp32020-03-2238 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32020-02-1827 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 106: Concert HarasserThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are not abstract thinkers and they do not believe anyone else is. And Jolyn is faced with some tough questions when she comes across a man harassing women at a concert. Story Concert Harasser, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_106_Concert_2.mp32020-02-0234 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 102: The Woman Who Got Me PregnantThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are apparently unsanitary–don’t eat at their houses. And a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to talk about her infertility. Story: The Woman Who Got Me Pregnant, by Rebbie Brassfield Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Strangerville is a production of The Beehive http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_102_The_Woman_Who_Got_Me_Pregnant_2.mp32019-12-0727 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-11-0239 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-10-1847 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-10-1243 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-10-0637 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-09-2222 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-09-1446 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-08-3132 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-08-2535 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 88: Zebra DownThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli talk about how the pioneers definitely had it worse. And Meg takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell us about her zebra-print sports bra. Story Zebra Down, by Meg Walter Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_88_Zebra_Down_2.mp32019-07-1428 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 87: Not Always What You WantThis time in Strangerville, Meg explains the proper drive-through food ordering protocol and Eli defends Pioneer Day. Also, a woman tells her heartbreaking story of a traumatic journey she went through with her adult son. Story: Not Always What You Want, by La Donna Keaton (Music by Jared Bird) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_87_Not_Always_What_You_Want_2.mp32019-07-0749 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-06-2933 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 85: Wave PoolThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli cyber-gossip, Meg appears on Inside Edition, and a woman experiences her most embarrassing moment in a public wave pool. Story Wave Pool, by Dianne, Dana, and Jamie Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_85_Wave_Pool_2.mp32019-06-2331 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 83: BatsThis time in Strangerville, Meg asks Eli very intrusive questions about his family planning, plus a conversation with the Utah symphony. Segment Bats, by Conner Gray Covington Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_83_Bats_2.mp32019-06-0832 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 82: More Poop More ProblemsThis time in Strangerville, siblings swap poop stories and Meg publicly shames Eli for his less-than-graceful plunge from the sky. Story More Poop, More Problems, by Hannah Dahl and Nick Morley Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_82_More_Poop_More_Problems_2.mp32019-06-0235 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-05-2727 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-05-1937 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 79: Jonesing for JonasThis time in Strangerville, Meg feels very conflicted about how to deal with her mice infestation, Eli thinks he’s famous, and a woman proudly relives the lengths she went in pursuit of her Jonas Brothers fandom. Story Jonesing for Jonas, by Shelby Hintze Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_79_Jonesing_for_Jonas.mp32019-05-1136 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-04-2740 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-04-2133 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-04-1438 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 73: Nest of HairsThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli have a lot of stress dreams and should probably seek help. And Jolyn takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell us a little bit about her butt. Story Nest of Hairs, by Jolyn Metro Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_73_Nest_of_Hairs_2.mp32019-03-2443 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 72: CanvassingThis time in Strangerville, Meg laments her relationship with the recycling gestapo, Eli talks conversion therapy, and Shireen Ghorbanni takes the Strangerville Live stage to tell a story about canvassing for Congress in a small Utah town. Story Canvassing, by Shireen Ghorbanni Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_72_Canvassing_2.mp32019-03-1740 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 71: What’s Your Emergency?This time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss Harry Potter. Also, a woman takes the Strangerville Live stage to discuss her long relationship with 911. Story What’s Your Emergency? By Janilee Johnson Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_71_Whats_Your_Emergency_2.mp32019-03-0940 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 70: Asylum IIThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli discuss their contractor woes. And as a second part to last week’s episode, another attorney discusses his experiences helping asylum seekers at the U.S./Mexico border. Asylum II, by Austin Baird Music: Crucible by Wildlight From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_02_Crucible_Acoustic] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_2019-03-0439 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 69: AsylumThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli relive Mormon missions and an attorney recounts her experiences at the border working with asylum seekers. Story Asylum, by Ruth Olsen Music: Crucible by Wildlight From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_02_Crucible_Acoustic] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_69_Asylum_2.mp32019-02-2440 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 68: SoulPowerThis time in Strangerville, Eli and Meg discuss what it’s like to be a BYU student. Also, a woman explains how her struggle with eating disorders inspired her to take on a whole system. Story SoulPower, by Tileah Patterson Music: Adventure, Darling by Gillicuddy From: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_68_SoulPower_2.mp32019-02-1740 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp32019-01-1340 minStrangervilleStrangervilleEpisode 59: Twenty Eight WeeksThis time in Strangerville, people hate-crime Meg and Eli by taking bad photos of them. And a pregnant woman has a scare in an ice-cream shop. Story: Twenty-Eight Weeks, by Jenna Nelson Music: Adventure, Darling by GillicuddyFrom: The Free Music Archive [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling] Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_59_Twenty-Eight_Weeks_2.mp32018-11-0335 min