The Narrators

The Narrators
Other namesThe Narrators Denver, The Narrators Podcast
GenreStorytelling
Running time10-20 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
Hosted byRon S. Doyle & Erin Rollman
Created byAndrew Orvedahl
Produced byRon S. Doyle
Original release2010 –
present
No. of episodes240 (as of July 2021)
Opening themeWhalehawk, "Proof Positive"
WebsiteThe Narrators site
PodcastThe Narrators podcast

The Narrators is a monthly true storytelling show and podcast from Denver, Colorado, hosted by Ron S. Doyle and Buntport Theater's Erin Rollman, and founded in 2010 by standup comedian Andrew Orvedahl.[1]

Live event

The monthly show takes place every third Wednesday of the month at Buntport Theater in Denver.[2] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the show shifted to virtual shows and outdoor performances at the EXDO Events Center in Denver.[3] The Narrators also hosts a variety of special events in partnership with other organizations.

In 2019, The Narrators was named "Best Storytelling Show" in Westword's Best of Denver awards.[1]

Podcast

The Narrators produces a weekly companion podcast that features selected stories from the show's live events. The podcast was named one of "Ten Essential Denver Podcasts" by Westword in 2016[4] and one of "9 Essential Denver Podcasts You Should Be Listening To" by 303 Magazine in 2019.[5] As of 2021, the podcast is produced by Ron S. Doyle, Karen Wachtel, Scott Carney, Jessi Whitten, and Sydney Crain.

In 2022, the podcast was named "Best Podcast" in Westword's Best of Denver awards.[6]

Notable performers

References

  1. ^ a b "Best Storytelling Show: The Narrators | Best of Denver® 2019: Your Key to the City". Westword. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  2. ^ "Events". The Narrators. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  3. ^ Schmaltz, Luke (2021-02-19). "Topical Paradise: A Cross Section Of Denver's Podcast Landscape". Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  4. ^ Graham, Byron (2016-02-10). "Ten Essential Denver Podcasts in 2016". Westword. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  5. ^ December 29; Reply, 2019 Aaron (2019-12-13). "9 Essential Denver Podcasts You Should Be Listening To". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Best Podcast 2022". Westword. Retrieved 2022-05-04.