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The Howl True stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. Hosted by Ethan Shantie, from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.
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The Howl

The Howl

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True stories, told with no notes, recorded live on stages all over the North Country. Hosted by Ethan Shantie, from NCPR and the Adirondack Center for Writing.

Most Recent Episodes

I just found out my great grandparents were bootleggers

Ethan shares the story of his bootlegging family and Olivia tells us about the world of underground jelly wrestling.

Did I break the law trying to get my cat back?

Ethan shares the story of going to extreme lengths to find his cat and Leslie tells us why Canadian border guards call her the Porcupine Lady.

How 9/11 got me into punk rock

David Wolf shares his story of rising in the military after he volunteered for Vietnam - and why he turned down a big opportunity. Ethan talks about how the war on terror was his entry point into punk music.

I don't want to get eaten by Bigfoot

That noise in the woods might just be snow falling... but it could also be Bigfoot. Bob and Ethan share their stories about camping.

You don't need a Ouija board to talk to the dead

Mary and Ethan both share stories this week about being visited by people who have died.

Don't babysit on mescaline

Mitch and Ethan talk about the power of storytelling, and Mitch shares the surprising - and strange - true story behind one of his favorite family memories.

Bull riding with a twist

Tom Langen shares his story of unexpected fame in Costa Rica. And Ethan tells us how he became a part-time radio therapist.

Thank god for my heart attack

Derrick shares the story of his heart attack, and Ethan tells us about his mom's long road to recovery after her stroke.

I'll have the engine-cooked steak. Well done.

On today's episode of the HOWL, a birthday car crash and an Uber ride for the history books. Plus Ethan shares his recipe for engine-cooked steak.

Being a Hollywood star was the most boring thing I ever did

Elaine Kuracina shares the story of finally realizing her Hollywood dreams. And Ethan talks about his opportunity to make a short film.

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