Hoot and Holler - Alderson and Johnson

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.

Hoot and Holler Radio - Katie Brooks and Adam Daniel

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Katie Brooks shares her poetic journey of reviving the Eye planetarium—melding art, science and storytelling around a moth-inspired poem—and reflects on rebuilding community through immersive experiences. Adam Daniel recounts his feral childhood and a tense, transformative encounter with a black bear, drawing lessons about our connection to nature, courage, and the delicate webs that bind all life.