Hoot and Holler Radio - Katie Elmore and Jill Thompson

Hoot and Holler Radio - Bil Bond & Kyle Wright

Two heartfelt stories from the Grandin Theater: Bil Bond remembers his larger-than-life Southern mother with humor and grief, celebrating the grit and love that shaped him. Kyle Wright recounts his nail-biting experience on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The episode pairs warm tribute and tense game-show nostalgia, followed by candid backstage interviews about storytelling, family, and life after the stage.

Hoot and Holler Radio - Katie Elmore and Jill Thompson

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Katie Elmore shares a tender story of grief, a psychic’s prediction, and the surprising arrival of two Siberian kittens—one named Robbie—that helps her find hope after multiple losses. Later, Jill Thompson recounts a harrowing van accident in Canada where her team’s quick thinking and teamwork saved lives, giving her a second chance and a renewed belief in luck and human connection.

Hoot and Holler Radio - Marilynn Moriarty and Stephanie Martain

On this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Marilyn Moriarty recounts a funny and bewildering encounter with glowing orbs in her bedroom, and later explores explanations from ancestors to eye floaters and ball lightning. Stephanie Martin takes listeners to a Las Vegas bowling tournament packed with colorful characters, a surprising blackjack win, and a $20,000 prize as she navigates the chaos and charm of Old Vegas.

Hoot and Holler Radio - Heather O'Brien and Joe Stanley

Two storytellers take the Grandin stage: Heather O'Brien recounts finding punk rock and defying the strict rules of a fundamentalist college, and Joe Stanley remembers a frugal, unforgettable cross-country bus trip with his stern grandmother. Interviews follow each story, reflecting on family, faith, and how those experiences shaped their lives.

Hoot and Holler Radio - Madeline McKee and Lon Wagner

Two moving stories from Hoot and Holler Radio: 13-year-old Maddie McKee recounts how a last-minute plan to attend a Metallica concert kept her parents out of harm’s way when a truck smashed into their living room, and Lon Wagner reflects on how bluegrass music built a bridge to his father and helped preserve their connection through illness. Told onstage and followed by studio conversations, these personal tales explore fate, healing, and the enduring power of music to unite families.