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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 25: Brianna Wheeler

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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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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 23: Mark Robbins

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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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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

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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

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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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29:32

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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29:46

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 17: Mikey Shethar

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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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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

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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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29:58

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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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 13: Arthur Bradford

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2025/11/05

EPISODE 13: Arthur BradfordIn his early 20’s and in search of solace to write, documentary filmmaker Arthur Bradford moves into a rural cabin in the woods. Where he befriends squirrels and, whilst pretending to be a porcupine, plays an ill-fated outhouse prank on a visiting friend. Well, that took a turn! Right? You’ll have to listen to find out more. Watch this super funny High School caper BACKFENCE Roulette story from Arthur! BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the

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29:15

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 12: Eden Dawn

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/10/29

EPISODE 12: Eden DawnIt’s Fall you all! This month we’re featuring stories that hit on good times that take various turns of (light-hearted) horror! While abroad in England and against her intuition, documentarian, writer, and Guinness Book of World Record holder, Eden Dawn, is cajoled into traveling to a haunted farmland… where nothing is as it seems. Like any good horror story she gets separated from her ‘friends’ — only to be cornered and taunted by demons. Yikes!! Watch this hilarious

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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 11: Ash Allen

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/10/23

EPISODE 11: Ash AllenIt’s Fall you all. This month we’re featuring stories that hit on good times that take various turns of fright! How the heck did comedian, storyteller, and Southern gem Ash Allen’s romance-filled semester in Paris turn into a summer planning her own funeral… at just 21 years old? Find out how the matriarchy of her family teams up and works to solve her mysterious illness. Spoiler alert: she lives to tell the tale and we couldn’t be more thankful for that. BACKFENCE Unhinged

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BACKFENCE Unhinged ep 10: Monica Choy

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/10/15

EPISODE 10: Monica ChoyIt’s Fall you all. This month we’re featuring stories that hit on good times that take various turns of (light-hearted) horror! Artist and gardener Monica Choy tells hosts Andrew and Frayn the true story of how a High School summer internship at a medical lab got out of hand. Heads up for the squeamish! Mention of human skin being grown is made. This episode is especially for you Dr. Pimple Popper aficionados! For a palette cleanser watch Monica’s enchanting BACKFENCE

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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 09: Bri-Skye McKizzie

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2025/10/08

EPISODE 09: Bri-Skye McKizzieIt’s Fall you all. This month we’re featuring stories that hit on good times that take various turns of (light-hearted) horror! What happens when you call off a wedding then fly to Paris once venue deposit comes back and fattens your bank account? For our guest it means she turns on dating apps mid-flight. Find out how that date turns out on today's episode with actor, academic, and burgeoning filmmaker, Bri-Skye McKizzie. Watch Bri-Skye’s hilarious BACKFENCE

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BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 08: Andrew Dickson

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2025/10/01

EPISODE O8: Andrew DicksonIt’s a host-only episode! Co-host Andrew Dickson takes us on a ride with his story of the highs and blows of fulfilling a long anticipated dream… an all expenses paid trip to Europe to perform his solo show ‘AC Dickson Ebay Powerseller.’ Only to have the whole dream put in peril from the shocking taunts and threats from English hooligans – threats that arrived in the form of posts in a dial up internet chat room. Remember those? Even if you don’t… tune in to find out what

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29:49

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 07: Grant Gosch

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/09/24

EPISODE O7: Grant GoschWriter, coach, and consultant Grant Gosch takes us on the strange and wild crash course that leads him to finding true love. But wait! It takes a left turn from there into writing a romance novel and love letters… not just the romantic kind, letters for friends (which can and does get weird), strangers, and even beloved pets. BACKFENCE Unhinged is a unique and delightful twist on the storytelling podcast where hosts Andrew and Frayn invite a storyteller on to share an

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29:01

BACKFENCE Unhinged Ep 06: Matt Sheehy

BACKFENCE Unhinged ·

2025/09/17

EPISODE 06: Matt Sheehy Writer and frontman for Lost lander Matt Sheehy and creator of the genius BACKFENCE Unhinged music tells a story of being a teenager longing for the promises of a big city while feeling a little stuck in the vastness of Alaska. He hops on an opportunity to get his first big taste of city life all the way in Australia! Find out how his new adventure goes and how employing a tear-squirtingly funny Australian accent misfires and unexpectedly changes the way Matt feels about

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