That Story Show is a clean comedy podcast featuring hilarious, listener-submitted real-life stories from all over the world. Real-life stories from real people. Hosts James Kennison and John Steinklauber bring a warm, down-to-earth vibe, like you’re laughing along with old friends. With an unpredictable batch of new stories each week, every clean comedy episode will leave you laughing and will literally make your day brighter! Submit your own stories and hear them on a future show! Podcasting since 2006, listen in and join one of the best podcast communities there is.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 55:29
In this episode, Marcella nearly messes up dessert at a fancy restaurant. Kaden saves James' life. John has some sneaky students. Jakegh36's show review obeys the law. Liam has…
Jul 18, 2026 · 57:14
This week I'm joined by podcasters and long-time listeners, Nathan Caldwell and Keith Heltsley! We're talking about podcasting, telling stories and having a blast. Thanks guys…
Jun 21, 2026 · 1:03:08
Nathaniel gets nibbled. Gavin's dad goes off. Keaton rides his kid's bike. Dane's sister fights her dad for a snack. Dawn goes fishing in the blue water. Plus the Recap Song.…
Jun 13, 2026 · 50:34
Australia is no joke. Some of the creepiest critters imaginable live there free to roam. Even the cutest of them can be hard to deal with. Enjoy Jonas' story of a scary night…
Dec 29, 2025 · 54:45
It's a post-Christmas debrief. A new friend shares some graphic details about his job. David has troubles understanding an accent. John has a unique experience while fixing his…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:04:37
James hates on his dogs and church signs. Wives are always right. Finn attempts a "stoppie" on his bike. Nathan is in trouble for puking in the wrong airplane bathroom. Boaz…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:23:05
John and his friends spit from the sky buckets, James ruined oil lamps at Cracker Barrel, Finn is our #1 listener on Spotify, a kid gets a fishing hook stuck in their foot, West…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:24:23
Joe drives way to far for BBQ. Emily gets stabbed at school. Marshall' mom is hot. James visit's a Buc-ees knockoff. We had a blast recording this episode for you. Hope you enjoy…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:11:55
Mike is inadvertently mean to some elderly women. Jenn deals with a potential porch pirate. John is teaching a boring class. Leland's brother wrecks his prized Lego set. Jimmy…
Aug 31, 2025 · 52:14
We're in front of a live audience in Atlanta at Narthex.5 sharing a collection of hilarious and cringe-worthy real-life stories submitted by listeners. TJ accidentally punches a…
May 22, 2025 · 44:01
In this episode of "That Story Show," James and John dive into a whirlwind of hilarious and unexpected clean comedy stories. Jonah shares a story about a prank gone wrong…
May 13, 2025 · 54:47
Lots of great clean comedy real-life stories: A story from Mitchell about accidentally locking his dad outside while he was in the bathroom. Marcella shares a story about…
Apr 15, 2025 · 1:00:18
A guy stuck in an airport bathroom stall tries to break free. A toddler uses special lotion on his hands. Evil shares all of her childhood pool fears. Lillie is a terrible…
Apr 8, 2025 · 35:39
This week James is alone. Do you dare listen to a podcast that is pure 100% unfiltered James badness? With no John there to apologize and keep him on the straight and narrow? I…
Mar 18, 2025 · 46:20
Jasper's friend eats nasty weird food. Nathen and Emmy tell the same story. Samuel runs over a baby with a steamroller. #nocap Subscribe and Listen:…
Mar 11, 2025 · 55:53
Emmy's cousin gets pinched. Austin's friend is afraid of warm water. Myah gets brave for the sake of a chicken. Jonah grosses us out with a fart gone wrong. Austin wins a Sonic…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:13:22
John has no clue about the Beast Games on Prime . Wes drops a bad word at the pool and gets busted. James messes with a deaf girl . Angry John does his best not to anger a biker…
Feb 25, 2025 · 1:00:15
A meme filled story from Sawyer, a fifth grader from Idaho. James comes to terms with his own "egg racism" at Costco, confronting his bias against brown eggs. John and his wife…
Feb 18, 2025 · 58:22
Julia lets her gerbil jump to her (near) death. Olivia shares a "Pastor Joke". Racheal goes potty with a bunch of not-spiders. Ella's friend is convinced that the trees are…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:03:57
Marshall shares the story of a White Elephant gift exchange that didn't go his (her?) way. Emily shares her colonoscopy experience. Our worst and weirdest dreams. The definition…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:09:44
Today, we're diving into a great mix of stories and a few unexpected tangents. From the quirks of generational names to the oddity of being a man waiting in line for the…
Jan 28, 2025 · 1:24:55
We're letting our hair down this week. No structure. Just John and James kickin' it and sharing stories. Hope you enjoy as we dive headfirst into a grab-bag of hilarious and…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:01:01
Emilie shares some funnies from her homeschool reading of Dante's Inferno. James wears a truck costume. John gets a driveway pie. Mandy buys a used pig. Jimmy loses a shoe out a…
Jan 16, 2025 · 1:24
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Dec 24, 2024 · 1:32:03
Our very first theme show, "Bikes," debuted back in 2007. It's finally time to revisit the concept with a fresh spin! Tim narrowly escapes disaster flying off a 5-foot dirt…
Dec 17, 2024 · 1:33:06
This week John's MIA so we're releasing the Patreon-Only Supporting Listener bonus content for episodes 489 and 490. Consider giving a Patreon Membership to one of our Middle…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:06:58
James shares his review of a trampoline park and the ai generated reply from the owner. A listener from Ireland tries to hire a spider. A father chases off a boy with a baseball…
Nov 26, 2024 · 58:35
We asked for your best Wedding stories and you delivered. Blair’s brother barfs before Blair’s betrothal. Sarah shares a story of stranded spouses. Peggy pilfers a presidential…
Nov 19, 2024 · 56:37
Joe gets an itchy no-no. Marcella’s work is pot friendly. James survives a weird friendship test. Isaiah survives a hog fart. Lori meets too many snakes. Esther’s phone catches…
Nov 12, 2024 · 54:59
James has the mind of a Middle schooler. John has the mind of a Homeschooler. Marcella’s husband isn’t chill at a Chili’s. Jacob is everyone’s favorite home. Oscar abuses his…
Nov 5, 2024 · 50:10
Jed dodges pushy missionaries with help from his clueless brother, while Ben sneaks around a school bathroom like a ninja. Sally accidentally sets a microwave ablaze, Justin…
Oct 29, 2024 · 47:35
Kyrie’s teenage volunteers make yellow ice. Nathan’s friends see a demon in the woods. Julia throws off her Thai waitress. Marshall exposes his homeschool charm Lori’s husband…
Oct 21, 2024 · 53:23
Mike’s sleepy friend struggles with a sliding glass door. Nathan has to release the pressure while on a theme-park train. Zeke’s pet guinea pig meets an untimely end. Blair’s son…
Oct 14, 2024 · 38:13
This week the ladies are rocking the mic and sharing some of the best stories we've ever heard on the show! Coleen follows the sauna rules but loses her dignity. Amy takes a year…
Oct 8, 2024 · 30:07
In this episode, we’re diving into one of our favorite segments: The Weekly Rewind! We're sharing some of the best Rewinds of all time, packed with laughs and memories. A moment…
Sep 24, 2024 · 46:10
Apparently you have to be 14 to get your story on this week's episode! Did you know that our stories and personalities make the show better than therapy? This week Valerie…
Sep 17, 2024 · 44:11
Join James and John this week as we charge headfirst into some crazy real-life stories. Jake makes a friend because he’s missing his fingers. Audry & Toby get to hear what…
Sep 10, 2024 · 58:02
In this hilarious episode, Emmy’s daughter comes up with a farty new catchphrase, Johnny finds out what it means to "take an arrow to the knee," and Aaron awakens the wrath of a…
Sep 3, 2024 · 42:40
If you're looking for some hilarious and relatable stories, don't miss this episode of That Story Show! Lori has an accident at Subway. David gets yelled at for turning off a…
Aug 27, 2024 · 59:03
Lots of great real-life stories this episode: Bobby’s son dares his brother to eat dog food. Elliot loses his pants. Colleen and her sister play in the mens room. Emma shares how…
Jul 23, 2024 · 45:41
Richard shares a story about a mouse getting stuck in a sticky soda mess. Ruby almost loses her ear in DC. Sam's mom drinks what she thinks is Gatorade. Josiah's mom teaches the…
Jul 16, 2024 · 1:01:29
James has depression so we're giving you even more free bonus content from episodes 467 and 468. If you like it become a supporting listener for bonus content every week!…
Jul 9, 2024 · 1:01:51
This week you get a peek behind the Patreon curtain as we're releasing two episodes worth of our patron-only bonus podcast: Stuff That Didn't Fit on the Show. Enjoy and if you'd…
Jul 2, 2024 · 48:22
Welcome to our hilarious real life story show where we put your funny, real life stories into the spotlight. Clean comedy for ages 13 and up. We are here today to make your day…
Jun 25, 2024 · 53:11
Chris Cowan of ShiftStorm Podcast us as Lori shares stories of facial disfigurement. A woman calls 911 to complain about bad meth. Michael's dad looses his thumb tip. Lance…
Jun 18, 2024 · 55:16
Bible Dad Jokes. Beckett sleep-pees in the kitchen. Drew blesses his friends with a Sleepy Slip. Jed's cat is the devil. James reads reasons he hates cats. Andrew spams Green Day…
Jun 11, 2024 · 49:16
Ella's family has a mouse loose in the car. Roger's brother doesn't keep his skateboard promise. McKenzie tries to remain angry after breaking her toe. A dog steals a girl's hair…
Jun 4, 2024 · 56:28
Mads goes on a wild horse ride. A man finds a new way to turn a plane around. Chealsea tries to open an ornate jar. Babby's wife helps her sister order properly at McDonalds.…
May 28, 2024 · 55:59
A cashier asks a stupid question. A truck spills frozen peas on the highway. A middle schooler shares a story about her dog. Jen has unequal standards for creepy-crawlies. Good…
May 21, 2024 · 56:57
Robert is nice to the wrong person. A Colorado woman can't steal a stick-shift. Nathan hurls a supernatural stick at his brother. Flash has an incident with a possibly inebriated…
May 14, 2024 · 50:27
Asher and his homeschool friends don't know what drugs are. Some dude tries to smuggle snakes on a plane in his pants. Brittany tragicly looses her eyebrow piercing in the worst…
May 7, 2024 · 44:28
David's comes clean about his sisters appearance. Joie Henny has lost his gator. Micah wedges a bone into his armpit. Jared narrowly avoids going viral at a Major League Angels…
Apr 30, 2024 · 40:21
Chris shares a bathroom with a hungry man. A man in Florida steals a boat. Kenneth's sister enjoys chips with mammals in the bag. Bobby's cousin faces off against a dino-rat.…
Apr 23, 2024 · 35:22
Jason loves homeschool co-op days. An 8-year-old drives his mom around downtown St. Louis. Erica's 3-year-old wears boxers. Buster the cat is a butt. Did you know you can listen…
Apr 16, 2024 · 31:04
Jay's cousin explodes going down a mine shaft. Derek learns not to shout the name Tucker in a crowded place. Oscar plays a trick on a childhood enemy. James has to deal with a…
Apr 9, 2024 · 55:47
The stories aren't bad... but bad things happen to the people in them. Jacob tells a spurious story. TJ gets a stinky leg. Flash looses his hat so a herd of sheep. Lots of clean…
Apr 2, 2024 · 44:38
Megan's husband gets no love from his family after eating a pizza grazed clean by his ailing chihuahua. Bobby reminds us how casual parenting was in the 70's as he gets lost in a…
Mar 26, 2024 · 36:41
Bobby's boss looses faith in his new assistant. Bill's daughter isn't tall. Marcella's son mis-cooks & a cheerleader unintentionally flips everyone off at every game. Did you…
Mar 19, 2024 · 53:41
Bobby's rescue dog finds a huge jar of nuts. Ella embarrasses herself by yelling at a repair man. Finn looks like he's climbed a rock wall in the nude. Rye's friend tries…
Mar 5, 2024 · 35:01
An up and coming musician has butterflies in a weird location. A newlywed's attempt at cooking bacon goes hilariously wrong. A toddler's persistent demand for ketchup teaches her…
Feb 27, 2024 · 32:58
Michael gets bit. Eden's dad gets ridden by a mouse. TJ thinks his sister looks like a dude. Erma super glues a plant. Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Visit…
Feb 13, 2024 · 39:40
Abby's precious ring gets lost in a bad place. Parrots share profanity. Nathan get's "foot punched". Sam is accused of putting a bug on a lady. Clara's little brother gets called…
Feb 2, 2024 · 47:44
A chicken performs dental work on 10-year-old Michael. A woman lights her farts on an airplane. Southwest employees don't show the love to James. Plus, updates from James and…
Oct 24, 2023 · 59:18
This week John shares stories about running away, learning to swim, embarrassing himself in front of girls, and more. Andrew’s typically peaceful sister goes ham on a murderous…
Oct 17, 2023 · 51:51
This episode we're joined by the hilarious comedian and actor, Vinnie Coppola as he shares insights about his craft and stories from the road. Advertising Inquiries:…
Oct 3, 2023 · 46:36
Audrey and Toby enjoy some peas as a snack, only to discover an unexpected prize inside! Get That Story Show Premium! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…
Sep 22, 2023 · 46:12
This week Comedian Lionel Harris blesses us with his stories and humor. Sandy Patty is a stumbling block for James. John has to ask forgiveness after reading a story about soccer…
Sep 15, 2023 · 41:28
This week Mike has something tickle his neck in the dark. TJ tells us about his touretts ticks. And Jayme puts an entire restaurant on high alert! Get your Show Perks here!…
Sep 8, 2023 · 24:58
It's me. JoJo. I crept into James' studio and recorded an episode. Support me on Patreon. I got bills. Get your Bonus Show here. Advertising Inquiries:…
Sep 1, 2023 · 40:40
Caleb has quite the experience with a deranged dentist plus some epic stories from this episode of That Story Show podcast that will have you in stitches! Trust me, you don't…
Aug 25, 2023 · 52:51
Today we're thrilled to introduce our guest, David Studebaker. Known for his uplifting comedy, music, and personal stories, David has a new comedy special called "Oracle of Dry…
Aug 18, 2023 · 43:12
A hilariously enlightening chat with comedian Damon Sumner. Bonus Audio Content for EP 445 Snake Video Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Aug 11, 2023 · 55:22
In this episode, we share a comical and unexpected story about Emaline, a curious 10-year-old who stumbles upon an alcoholic drink at her parent’s party. That story and so much…
Aug 4, 2023 · 48:44
RJ06 spins a tail of well-deserved revenge... as long as you ignore the details. Support us on Patreon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Jul 27, 2023 · 44:55
Award-winning Comedian, Andrea Caspari joins the show this week. It's a great interview with humor and fun. Follow Andrea on Instagram Submit your story for our weekly story…
Jul 21, 2023 · 1:00:11
Sherry's son may be wanted in Amsterdam. Enter your story in our weekly contest and win $50 bucks ! Bonus Audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
Mar 24, 2023 · 55:25
Jeremy accidentally ruins a News Anchor's day. Technical difficulties won't hold us back. Who started clinking with forks? John's rough week. James hired a voice-acting Scottish…
Mar 3, 2023 · 1:05:37
Julia V is new to driving, but an old hat at driving her father crazy! Enter your story in our weekly contest and win $50 bucks ! Get more TSS every week by supporting the show .…
Feb 24, 2023 · 51:33
Little James uses his newfound powers for evil. Stories, jokes, exciting news, and more. We want your recorded intros. Peaceful new bell. RSB with young James and Sinclair. Tuna…
Feb 17, 2023 · 47:19
It's a Theme Show! #Admit. People admitting all kinds of stuff they shouldn't. Plus one storyteller wins $50! You could be next. Submit your story at thatstoryshow.com !…
Feb 10, 2023 · 42:01
Jake's daughter proves she's a chip off the old block when she plays "pull my finger" with mom! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Feb 3, 2023 · 58:48
Isaias from Springtown, Texas shares an unfortunate miscommunication about a lady's pool. Send your story today at http://thatstoryshow.com and win $50! Advertising Inquiries:…
Jan 27, 2023 · 48:28
Robert's friend accidentally gets inappropriate with her college professor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 13, 2023 · 59:31
Rebecca's 2-year-old niece pulls a beautiful cake down on top of herself. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 6, 2023 · 58:34
Guest-host, David, shares a seriously funny story about his crazy pit bull. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 23, 2022 · 52:22
Nicole from Wichita Falls accepts a dare and gets her leg stuck. Four firetrucks later she's still in a bind. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
Dec 9, 2022 · 49:27
Lots of ominous stories this week. One takes a dark turn. The darkest we've ever read. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Dec 2, 2022 · 1:03:38
We've had so many great episodes over the years. This is not one of them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 18, 2022 · 54:09
We're sharing your funny and spooky Halloween stories this week. Tune in! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 22, 2022 · 1:10:42
J from Kansas gets excited when he sees giant pretzels for sale at Subway. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 14, 2022 · 1:07:07
While on a 5-day Rocky Mountain hike, Boaz and his charges are left to eat from 23 bags of genus Allium. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Sep 30, 2022 · 57:13
9-year-old Lilly injures her father with a pocket knife and somehow Moves Like Jagger is involved. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Sep 9, 2022 · 51:04
We're taking a break this week and sharing the bonus content from episodes 352, 353, and 355! Become a Patron and get this bonus content every week!…
Sep 1, 2022 · 48:40
Lauren Frey shares about a man who fell asleep in church and woke up at just the wrong time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Aug 26, 2022 · 49:07
Benjamin tries to make a customer happy by fulfilling her impossible coffee order. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Aug 19, 2022 · 1:01:20
Rachel X gets hassled by some stupid teens after going down a waterslide. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 12, 2022 · 1:02:12
Simone's story helps James find his true calling... as a 15th-century executioner. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…
Aug 1, 2022 · 1:01:44
Someone at Simone's school stupidly lights a trashcan on fire. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 28, 2022 · 52:57
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Jul 15, 2022 · 50:02
Joann's daughter gets excited when she gets her hands on the offering plate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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