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BACKFENCE Unhinged

BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to get into the behind-the-scenes dirt — finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes. It"s your new 29-minute comfort listen.

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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 33: Andrew Dickson #2

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2026/04/23

Episode 33: Andrew Dickson #2When he was in Junior High circa 1989 BACKFENCE Unhinged co-host Andrew Dickson was a guest on the Geraldo Rivera show. That’s right, on stage, sitting on a stool under the hot lights for an hour. Did he and I chat on national TV? Naturally. Does he have a killer story about it? Why yes. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the

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28:07

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 32: Britton Taylor

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2026/04/16

Episode 32: Britton TaylorHold on tight, it’s time for a story about the unwelcome and somewhat mortifying item Britton Taylor’s parents find when helping to clean up his marital home after a breakup. Find out how that unsavory thing continues to haunt his relationship with his parents to this day. Britton was a longtime strategist at Portland ad agency Wieden+Kennedy and now owns his own consultancy, working for brands like Chili's, PUMA and Oatly. In his spare time he is a social justice warrior

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29:19

BACKFENCE Unhinged ep 31: Frayn Masters #2

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2026/04/09

Episode 31: Frayn Masters #2Another episode with our host Frayn Masters sharing a new story that could easily be titled, “WTF is that in my dryer?”! This time around she leads us deep inside her ill-advised laundromat ritual that takes an unexpected creepy turn! BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then comes the second unhinged part – they dig in and ask questions to

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28:28

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 30: Jason Sauls

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2026/04/02

Episode 30: Jason SaulsWhat kind can go totally wrong when your first job is a late night radio DJ? Turns out things can go sideways fast with a slip of the hand. This story is a lot fun and a little cringe. Jason Sauls has been telling stories on stage around Portland for over ten years and radio announcing and producing for over 30. Both occasionally ask you for financial support with or without a tote bag as a thank you. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling

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28:18

ENCORE BACKFENCE Unhinged with Brian S. Ellis

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/03/26

ENCORE with Brian S. EllisWe’re gonna start weaving back in some of our most popular episodes now that the show is picking up steam! Here’s Brian! What happens when a young love-stricken Bostonian conspires to land a spot on a poetry tour with his new love interest? Does his attempt to pull off a grand gesture that nods to his past as a petty thief win her over? You won't want to miss this sweet listen with award-winning poet and BACKFENCE Storytelling producer, Brian S. Ellis! BACKFENCE Unhinged

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29:03

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 29: Chelsea Cain

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/03/19

Episode 29: Chelsea CainYou’re about to hear a story about taking a Life Coach’s advice… maybe just a little too far and ending up on a medical odyssey — from author Chelsea Cain. Lady Chelsea Cain is a New York Times best selling author, several times over, an Eisner nominated comic book writer, screenwriter and actual Royalty. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged true story. Then

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28:14

BACKFENCE Unghinged Ep 27: Joe Guppy

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/03/12

Episode 27: Joe GuppyYou’re about to hear a story about the ups, downs, free lunches, and unexpected turns of events that one deals with when chasing dreams in the city of dreams aka, Los Angeles— from writer Joe Guppy. Joe Guppy is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer, retired therapist, script doctor, improviser, best-selling memoirist, and writing/creativity coach. His career in theater and television goes back to Seattle in the 1980s—careens into Los Angeles in the early 90’s—and continues on

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30:57

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 26: Joey Slamon

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/03/05

EPISODE 26: JOEY SLAMONLife with a toddler who is a runner is wild! Joey tells the hilarious story of Catch Me if You Can with her son breaking loose in a big winding museum. Joey Slamon has written on shows like Arrested Development, Those Who Can't and wrote and produced I'm Sorry with Andrea Savage. She's written several features, sold several pilots and is also currently getting her Masters in Library and Information Sciences so she can talk about books for a living. She ran a storytelling

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30:29

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 25: Brianna Wheeler

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/02/19

EPISODE 25: Brianna WheelerBuckle in tight and let your legs dangle, you’re about to hear a true story from author Brianna Wheeler. She’ll drop you in the middle of a sweaty August night filled with the funny, tender, gross storm of being human. Brianna is an author, illustrator, arts and culture journalist and live storyteller in Portland, Oregon. Her debut book, Altogether Different: A memoir about identity, inheritance, and the raid that started the civil war is available in bookstores

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30:20

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 24: Dayvid Figler

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2026/02/12

EPISODE 24: Dayvid FiglerYou’re about to hear a wild, at times funny, at times gory true crime story. All about a small and short man defending an extra big and tall man — from writer and criminal defense lawyer Dayvid Figler. Dayvid takes into the underground tunnels of Vegas where a community of thousands has taken up residence. And his defendant is known as the scary overlord. If you are queased out by gore, maybe skip this one! Should you wish to read more about the lore of the extra tall big

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30:37

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 23: Mark Robbins

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/02/05

EPISODE 23: Mark Robbins Come follow a young Mark Robbins who ends up on a wilderness survival trip that promises to return him to the straight and narrow. During his “alone survival” time his sleep is disrupted by an unwelcome visitor. Mark is an English teacher and librarian at Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, WA and story coach of the long-running Pivot storytelling series. Finally, he’s been the face for the Kalispel Tribe’s Northern Casino TV commercials for 15 years. BACKFENCE

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30:01

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 22: Jason Rouse

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2026/01/29

EPISODE 22: Jason RouseJocose and smart as all hell, Jason Rouse takes you on a nail biting floating home journey. Twists and turns featuring the sudden onset of super-human strength whilst balancing on chains over water, connecting with his father, and what the hell is that floating in the water? Jason is a writer, actor, husband, and dad to a wee feisty chihuahua named Goldie. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a

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29:45

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 21: Nicole Hardy

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/01/15

EPISODE 21: Nicole HardyLean back, kick your legs up and laugh at actor and writer Nicole Hardy’s bad choices that lead to very unintended hilarity wherein she narrowly escapes deadly consequences. That’s right, she discloses a triptych of true stories from the diary of a self-inflicted accidental poisoner. Nicole is a Seattle-based writer and teaching artist who’s working on a memoir about the year she spent sailing the world. She’s the author of the memoir Confessions of a Latter-day Virgin, and

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30:22

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 20: Aaron Draplin

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2026/01/15

EPISODE 20: AARON DRAPLIN Designer Aaron Draplin takes us on a GEN X tour of the skate punk and snowboarding world of his youth. Where zines ruled the day and skateboarders were total outsiders. Are there mentions of Dinosaur Jr.? Yes. Is there a caper involving fast food and the retrieval of skateboards from a boss's office? Yes. Is there a lot of fun, wisdom dropped, and the sweet follies of grunge? Hell yes! Aaron entered the world in Detroit, Michigan—and skipping ahead a bit in 2004 founded the

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29:39

BACKENCE Unhinged Ep 19: Derrick Brown

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/12/31

EPISODE 19: Derrick BrownBoy howdy do we have a good one for you to sink your teeth into! A cinematic and funny story from the inimitable Derrick Brown. He takes us on a motorcycle ride that wanders through love, cowboys, judging a book by its cover and being changed by finding out he’s resplendently wrong. Derrick lives in Los Angeles and is an award-winning poet, storyteller, comic and president of Write Bloody Publishing. His innovative fusion of poetry and comedy earned Paste Magazine's

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29:46

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 17: Mikey Shethar

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/12/24

EPISODE 17: Mikey Shethar Chef, food inventor, and neophyte surfer Mikey Shethar slowly consumes his in-laws sugar cookies while doing a deep dive into his own psyche. How does his family by marriage not consume all the food that’s out? Why does one need Saran wrap because what are ‘leftovers’? Who are holiday cookies for? Mikey is about to find out and so are you in this hilarious holiday romp. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and

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29:32

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 18: Darshanpreet Gill

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/12/24

EPISODE 18: Darshanpreet GillHigh school science teacher and baker Darshanpreet Gill regales us with the most disastrously hilarious story of traveling to see her family in Northern California for the winter holidays. Think Home Alone crossed with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. What starts out as a very very well planned adventure quickly turns into an anything that could go wrong can and does scenario. All for our bliss-filled entertainment. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist

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28:17

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 16: Meg Ferrill

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/12/18

EPISODE 16: Meg FerrillStoryteller, comedian, and writer Meg Ferrill is gonna light you up, make you laugh and feel some feels, backed by her considerable chops on The Moth, Mortified, and Amateur night at The Apollo. As a rural dwelling 19 year-old fueled by a freshly discovered love for the ladies, Meg muscles her way through a considerable fear of flying to get herself to the mecca that is the celebrated baby dyke weekend in P-town. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the

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29:52

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 15: Lauren Weedman

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/11/27

EPISODE 15: LAUREN WEEDMANThis week's story comes from solo performer, actor (Hacks, Abbott Elementary, Sirens) and writer Lauren Weedman. She joined us from her apartment in Santa Monica, CA. For BACKFENCE Unhinged she tells the hilarious at times tender story of admitting to and dealing with jealousy at a celebrity New Year’s Eve party. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an unhinged

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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 14: Beth Lisick

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/11/18

EPISODE 15: Beth LisickThis week's story comes from writer and actor Beth Lisick. She joined us from her home booth in the Hudson Valley. Originally from the Bay Area, she flies back several times a year to co-host and co-produce the longtime incredible storytelling series, Porchlight. For BACKFENCE Unhinged she tells the wild, challenging, and at times hilarious story of her first time as dementia caregiver in New York City. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the

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