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StrangervilleEpisode 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
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2024-07-0631 minStrangervilleEpisode 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
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2022-01-1533 minStrangervilleEpisode 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
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2021-10-3141 minStrangervilleEpisode 166: Comic BooksThis time in Strangerville, Eli is caught in something of a Mrs. Robinson
situation, Meg has taught her children to use technology and this was a mistake,
and a man takes the law into his own hands when his comic books are stolen from
a parking garage.
Story:
Comic Books, by Jason Anderson (music by Lobo Loco
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco])
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_166_Comic_Books.mp3
2021-06-0542 minStrangervilleEpisode 165: AtticThis time in Strangerville, Meg might have a gambling addiction, Eli tried to
charm a very mean woman at a bank once, and a woman has a wild experience trying
to introduce her polite husband to her very lively family.
Story:
Attic, by Renae (Music by Less Hayden
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs_1720/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_09_Three_1479]
)
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
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2021-05-2239 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 162: Folding ChairThis time in Strangerville, a Twitter bot is cyberbullying Eli, Meg is harassing
the neighborhood turkey, and a couple recounts their harrowing experience when a
toddler goes to battle with a folding chair.
Story:
Folding Chair, by Kina and Travis Scott (Music by Jackson F. Smith
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag]
)
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
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2021-05-0136 minStrangervilleEpisode 161: Medical HeroThis time in Strangerville, Eli is the upstairs people on Downton Abbey and Meg
defames her pediatrician. Also, a physician shares his experience navigating
These Unprecedented Times.
Story:
Healthcare Hero, by Michael Miles (music by Gillicuddy
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling]
)
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!
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2021-04-2443 minStrangervilleEpisode 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
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2021-04-1050 minStrangervilleEpisode 159: Bolivian AppendectomyThis time in Strangerville, Eli needs to get back to the klerbbb, Meg is not
interested in joining him, and a woman goes on a wild Bolivian journey thanks to
an emergency surgery.
Story:
Bolivian Appendectomy, by Sara Bybee Fisk (music by Lobo Loco)
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
(Join our Patreon [http://patreon.com/strangervillepodcast]!)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_159_Bolivian_Appendectomy_3.mp3
2021-04-0359 minStrangervilleEpisode 158: CoincidenceThis time in Strangerville, Meg’s toddler chopped off his own finger and Eli is
VERY sorry for how funny he thinks this story is. And a woman has a perfect day
that ends in an incredible coincidence on a Canadian beach.
Story:
Coincidence, by Laurel Arnold
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_158_Coincidence_2.mp3
2021-03-2742 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 155: ManholeThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are very bad at business. And a woman
has a terrifying experience navigating a highway.
Story:
Manhole, by Laney Hawes (Music by Jackson F. Smith
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag]
)
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive
Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/StrangervillePodcast]
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2021-03-0636 minStrangervilleEpisode 154: To Be A SecretThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are now at a point in their lives when
the gifts that make them cry the biggest tears of joy are wooden spoons and snow
blowers. And a woman recounts her wild journey that started with an adoption and
ended with a secret.
Story:
To Be A Secret, by Kelsey music by Gillicuddy
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar_Again/01-adventure-darling]
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/Strangerville
2021-02-2755 minStrangervilleEpisode 153: AmishThis time in Strangerville, doggy dental care is stressful, Eli and Meg are
personally close with all of the Peloton instructors, and a woman remembers
taking an Amish family on a camping trip nearly two decades ago.
Story
Amish, by Rachel Harris (Music by Michael Chapman
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Michael_Chapman/Live_on_WFMUs_Surface_Noise_with_Joe_McGasko_-_September_25_2014/Chapman_Michael_-_01_-_Strangers_Map_Of_Texas]
)
Produced by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
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2021-02-2043 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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
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2021-02-0539 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 149: Selling Sex As A VirginThis time in Strangerville, there was an inauguration and it was peaceful, Meg
and Eli discuss career crises, and Rebbie Brassfield shares her experience of
feeling very unqualified to create an ad campaign for Pepsi.
Story
Selling Sex As A Virgin, 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
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2021-01-2435 minStrangervilleEpisode 148: Four Dating RulesThis time in Strangerville, it’s our fifth birthday! Eli tries to convince a
skeptical Meg that we are in for more peaceful times. And a woman deserves the
Purple Heart for surviving what must be the worst dates that have ever happened.
Story
Four Dating Rules, by The Suzzzz
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_148_Four_Dating_Rules_3.mp3
2021-01-1652 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 145: SleepoverThis time in Strangerville, Meg and Eli are pro Big Brother and hereby welcome
government surveillance into their lives. Also, a woman finds herself in a bind
when her mother sets her up for a sleepover with a girl from school she barely
knows.
Story
Sleepover, by LRE (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, & The Beehive
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2020-12-1940 minStrangervilleEpisode 143: Dead CowThis time in Strangerville, 2020 has ruined our ability to actually gauge our
own productivity, Meg is terrified for her child to become a teenage boy one
day, and a woman ends up at the center of a police investigation after stumbling
upon a shocking scene in her college apartment.
Story
Dead Cow, by Laney Hawes (Music by Jackson F. Smith
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jackson_F_Smith/Jackson_Frederick_Smith/Cantina_Rag]
)
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive
https://tra
2020-12-0541 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 140: Smoking PhotographThis time in Strangerville, Meg visits Skinwalker Ranch and it is CREEPY. Also,
two women recount the terrifying experience of trying to expel a ghost from
their house.
Story:
Smoking Photograph, by Emily Clark and Karen Peterson (music by Loyalty Freak
Music
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_]
)
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_140_Smoking_
2020-10-3136 minStrangervilleEpisode 139: Haunted House MysteryThis time in Strangerville, the British tabloids are eating Meg and Eli alive
this week. And a man goes on a journey to solve a mystery after visiting a
haunted house in Idaho.
Story
Haunted House Mystery, by Kyle Treasure (music by Loyalty Freak Music
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_]
)
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_139_Haunted_House_M
2020-10-2537 minStrangervilleEpisode 138: Haunted PostcardThis time in Strangerville, Eli thinks you should probably vote to retain your
judges, Meg gave some bad medical advice and now you all have tuberculosis, and
a woman receives a postcard from beyond the grave.
Story:
Haunted Postcard, by Emily Tsitrian (music by Loyalty Freak Music
[https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Regan_]
)
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, & The Beehive
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangervil
2020-10-1731 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 136: Latvian HospitalThis time in Strangerville, the entire government has covid, Meg and Eli recall
Eastern European superstitions, and a woman recounts the gripping tale of being
awake for an emergency appendectomy in Latvia in 2003.
Story
Latvian Hospital, by Laney Hawes
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strangerville/Episode_136_Latvian_Hospital_2.mp3
2020-10-0351 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-09-1229 minStrangervilleEpisode 133: WaterbedThis time in Strangerville, Meg got botox, Eli caused a scene in a store, and a
woman tells a story about her grandmother’s waterbed.
Story
Waterbed, by Heidi (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_133_Waterbed_2.mp3
2020-09-0531 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 15StrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-05-3035 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-05-0930 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-04-1939 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-04-1135 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-03-2238 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2020-02-0234 minStrangervilleEpisode 105: LincolnThis time in Strangerville, Jolyn fills in for Meg, and it only gets more
ridiculous from there. Also a woman in a sleepy town develops a relationship
with the police.
Story
Lincoln, by Amy Rose
Production by Eli McCann, Meg Walter, and Jolyn Metro
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_105_Lincoln_2.mp3
2020-01-2542 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-12-0727 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Once Upon A Time...In HollywoodHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 50 Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss Tarantino's newest film Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. It's a movie with a lot of good and a lot of bad. This episode dives into both. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2136 min
Hive MindHive Mind: JawsHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In Episode 49 Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss the media they've been consuming: Documentary Now, Frasier, The Assassination of Versace, some weird movie about a robot mom, and Stranger Things. Then they discuss Jaws, a Fourth of July classic. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2125 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Independence DayHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In Episode 48 Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss the media they've been consuming including Seinfeld, I Love Lucy, Toy Story, and Mars Attacks. Then, in celebration of the coming holiday, they dive deep into Independence Day. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2138 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Friday Night LightsHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.On episode 47, Meg, Eli and Nick share what they've been watching: Big Little Lies. Anthony Bourdain, Bridget Jones Diary, and The Bachelorette. Then they discuss Friday Night Lights, the greatest football show not about football. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2131 min
Hive MindHive Mind: TitanicHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 46 Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss what they've been watching this week, including When They See Us, Big Little Lies, and Los Espookys. Then they dive into an intense discussion on a film they all once loved and now hate, Titanic. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2145 min
Hive MindHive Mind: RocketmanHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 45, Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss what they've been watching over the past week, and share their thoughts on the new movie Rocket Man. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2120 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Revisiting your childhood moviesHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 44, Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss how beloved movies from your childhood hold up when you view them as an adult, and brace yourself... much like a bad musical, the gang breaks into spontaneous song for this very special podcast. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2029 min
Hive MindHive Mind: SerenityHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 43, Eli, Nick, and Meg discuss the new movie Serenity, and why you definitely should avoid this one. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2022 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Harry Potter - The MoviesHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 42, Eli, and Meg discuss what they've been watching over the past week, and also take a look and the Harry Potter movies. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2029 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Harry Potter - The BooksHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 41, Eli, and Meg discuss what they've been watching over the past week, and also take a look and the Harry Potter books. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2029 min
Hive MindHive Mind: EndgameHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 40, Eli, Nick and Meg what they liked and didn't like about the box office smash Avengers Endgame. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2034 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Teen MoviesHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 39, Eli, Nick and Meg talk about favorite teen movies, and maybe one or two they weren't so fond of. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2036 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Our TV BreakupsHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 38, Eli and Meg talk about TV breakups, the shows they began watching, but then were ultimately forced to end the relationship. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2027 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Our Favorite RomcomsHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 37, Eli, Meg, and Nick talk about what they're currently watching, and share their all time favorite romcoms. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2034 min
Hive MindHive Mind: UsHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 36, Eli, Meg, and Nick talk about what they're currently watching, and give their take on Jordan Peele's new movie Us. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2026 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Provo's Most Eligible Q&AHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 35, Eli and Meg, host a question and answer session with the cast and crew of Provo's Most Eligible. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2023 min
Hive MindHive Mind: The Movies We HateHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 34, Eli, Meg, and Nick discuss the movies they love to hate. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2032 min
Hive MindHive Mind: The OfficeHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 33, Eli, Meg, and Nick discuss another past TV favorite, The Office. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2029 min
Hive MindHive Mind: 30 RockHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 32, Eli, Meg, and Nick discuss their shared favorite television show 30 Rock. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2035 min
Hive MindHive Mind: Can You Ever Forgive Me?Hive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 31, Eli, Meg, and Nick discuss Can You Ever Forgive Me? Starring Melissa McCarthy in her best performance to date. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2021 min
Hive MindHive Mind: The Oscar Goes To NonsenseHive Mind is a weekly podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, and Nick Morley, all of whom consider themselves pop culture aficionados and opinion-havers about all things media.In episode 30, Eli and Meg discuss their reactions to Sunday's telecast. They share the parts they liked, and the parts they really didn't. Really really didn't. Get on the email list at hivemind.substack.com
2019-11-2024 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-07-1428 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-07-0749 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-06-2331 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-06-0832 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-06-0235 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-05-1136 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-03-2443 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-03-1740 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-03-0940 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-02-2440 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2019-02-1740 minStrangervilleEpisode 66: Mary KayThis time in Strangerville, Eli nearly commits mass genocide in his
neighborhood, Meg is like so good on the slopes, and a Mary Kay rep has an
unfortunate encounter in a small town gas station.
Story
Mary Kay, by Brenda Larson
Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_66_Mary_Kay_2.mp3
2019-01-2727 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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.mp3
2018-11-0335 minStrangervilleEpisode 51: HypochondriaThis time in Strangerville, Eli’s mother is the world’s most supportive
Instagram follower. Also, a woman gets sucked into the WebMD black hole.
Story
Hypochondria, by Meg Walter
Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_51_Hypochondria_2.mp3
2018-09-0836 minStrangervilleEpisode 50: AnesthesiaThis time in Strangerville, Skylar makes things realllll awkward with his
family. Also, Meg shares with us the MIRACLE OF LIFE.
Story
Anesthesia, by Skylar Westerdahl
Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_50_Anesthesia_2.mp3
2018-09-0331 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 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 minStrangervilleEpisode 42: Prank CallThis time in Strangerville, Eli and Meg talk Twitter. And an 12-year-old girl
takes a prank phone call a little too far.
Story
Prank Call, by Kina Scott (music by bensound.com)
Produced by Eli McCann and Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_42_Prank_Call_Fin.mp3
2018-06-0427 minStrangervilleEpisode 40: Come On, John!This time in Strangerville, Meg LIES ABOUT ELI’S TEXT MESSAGES AND HE TASTED HIS
OWN MEDICINE IT IS BITTER. Also, many conversations about TV. And then a woman
explains why not every adult is responsible to watch your children. Like,
seriously.
Story
“Come On, John!” by Laynie Perkins (music by Ben Sound)
Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_40_Come_On_John_1.mp3
2018-05-1339 minStrangervilleEpisode 38: RepulsiveThis time in Strangerville, Meg takes the Strangerville Live stage to help
everyone feel a little better about their bad neighbors. Also, GMac is the
world’s best friend.
Story:
Repulsive, by Meg Walter
Production by Eli McCann and Meg Walter
http://traffic.libsyn.com/strangerville/Episode_38_Repulsive_3.mp3
2018-04-2234 minStrangervilleEpisode 14: The World of Strangerville LiveThis time in Strangerville, enjoy the audio from our live February 2017
storytelling event in Salt Lake City. A hypochondriac faces a very real problem,
a dramatic teenager is stripped from her home, a child’s exaggerations land her
in the spotlight of the Humane Society, and an international gift exchange
mishap lands a man in hot water.
Produced by: Joly Metro, Meg Walter, and Eli McCann
Original music by: Jared Bird
Segments:
1. Hypochondria by Meg Walter
2. Nah, I’m Good by Jolyn Metro
2017-03-131h 28