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"Broken Healthcare" goes beyond just pointing out the problems in our healthcare system. It's a wake-up call for both individuals and businesses to ask for clear information, helping everyone make smarter choices about their health care.
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Welcome to Let's GO with Ray Kober! Join Ray as he interviews intriguing guests, uncovering their stories and learning from their unique life experiences and insights. Many of Ray's guests will lend deep insight into the business of healthcare, insurance, and employee benefits. Ray will also be mixing it up and interviewing people from all walks of life who fascinate him. It's guaranteed to be a fun ride. Let's GO!
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Story Worthy

Christine Blackburn

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Celebrating 12 years podcasting in July 2022 and over 750 episodes as producer and host of the weekly storytelling podcast Story Worthy, Christine Blackburn has interviewed some of the biggest names in show business like Larry King, Sugar Ray Leonard, Greg Proops, Blaine Capatch, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Judy Gold, Marian Keyes, Bobcat Goldthwait, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kevin Nealon and on and on. Over the last 12 years the stories have ranged from laugh out funny to heart-wrenching but always with ...
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Comedian Jen Kober (No Flies On Me, Bitchin' Over Biscuits Podcast, Cirque De Soleil Mad Apple Show, The Mandalorian, Hacks, Dead To Me, American Horror Story, AJ & The Queen, NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year Award) shares the story of being arrested in her hometown and sent to jail. The women she meets in the holding cell are p…
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Getting through the medical system after unanticipated cardiac problems and operations. Learn about the consequences of medical errors, the prescription-first mentality, and the emphasis on treatment rather than prevention. Listen in to discover why self-advocacy is so crucial to long-term wellness.By Ray Kober
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Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday June 15th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Fielding Edlow. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Tommy Spears, Author Shelley Herman and Photographer/Aut…
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Comic Steph Tolev (Steph Infection) talks about growing up in a touring dance group and her inability to use public toilets. BUT this issue saved a woman's life. No kidding! Listen to the show and find out what happened. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast…
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Comic Adam Macias ("That Was Wild" Podcast) realized he was an alcoholic and made the decision to quit. But one night, at an event, he ordered a mocktail and immediately tasted gin in the beverage. This brought back memories of his alcoholism that includes waking up with a pile of doody on his alarm clock. You heard me. Listen and stop drinking!! E…
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Experiences with near death, emphasizing the value of human connection and humor in getting through life's most trying moments. Enhancing workplace culture and reducing healthcare costs necessitate proactive benefit administration and transparency.By Ray Kober
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Comic/Actress Emily S. James ("Boy Mom") was doing crafts with her little boys one day when she heard screaming coming from her front yard. She looked outside and saw her gardener and her neighbor had him in a headlock! They were both screaming for help. Emily called the police. Listen to what happened next! Each week Hollywood’s most talented peop…
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Comic/Actress Sierra Katow (Comedy special "Funt," "The Roots Of Comedy with Jesus Trejo," The Sex Lives Of College Girls) was thrilled to be cast in a supporting role on Mindy Kaling's sitcom "The Sex Lives Of College Girls." As she read thru the script titled "Naked Party," it occurred to her she was part of the "Naked Party"! Listen to this funn…
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Comic/Historian Dawn Brodey (HILF, The History Channel, "Cruel Hearts," The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory) lived on a houseboat in Minnesota for 9 years. One day, her dog started barking at something on the stern of the boat. It was a raccoon. A raccoon with half it's face torn off... Dawn was horrified, but found herself feeling empathy for the …
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Explore effective strategies for businesses to manage rising healthcare costs. Ray advises against relying solely on insurance brokers, whose interests may not align with cost reduction. Instead, he highlights the importance of understanding per employee healthcare costs, analyzing plan structures, and taking an active role in claims management.…
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Writer/Storyteller Julia Lechner (Two-time MOTH StorySLAM winner, MOTH GrandSLAM Winner, RISK!, Story Smash Winner, Paramount, TVGuide.com, ET Online)was sitting at work one day when a co-worker announced her Apple Airpods has been stolen. Julia took the lead and formed a "gang" to find the Airpods. Did she jump too fast? Listen and find out! Each …
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Can you really choose your doctor, surgeon, or hospital with confidence? We'll share how to find the best hospital or clinic, assess a surgeon's track record, and why experience and volume matter. Know the secrets behind selecting the right healthcare provider. Nurse practitioners and registered nurses armed with data and insights will be your guid…
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Erica Blumfield (RISK!, Revealed, the MOTH, "Storyteller's Project,") lived and waitressed in New York City. One day, a customer would not leave his table and after several hours of refilling his water glass and bread basket, Erica asked him to leave. They needed to turn the table. What happened next is absolutely unbelievable and luckily Erica is …
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Storyteller Jen Curcio (The MOTH, Soul Pancake, RISK!) was on a date to watch the 2017 lunar eclipse when she found herself falling in love. In fact, they decided to actually elope at that moment and they walked to a church! Was it love or were they "eclipse-drunk"? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainmen…
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Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday April 6th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Evan Kessler, Leon Rutzky and storyteller Julia Le…
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Radio Legend Phil Hendrie ("Hendrie," The World Of Phil Hendrie, Modern Family, Giants of Radio, King of the Hill, Team America: World Police) talks intimately about the new documentary about his life- "Hendrie." Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story …
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Comedian Esther Ku (Last Comic Standing, Girl Code, AVN Awards Host) shares her story of how she got her heart broken while living in the big brutal city of New York. It is a hilariously sad story that includes breaking and entering, steamy sex and a real mugging. Listen to how she found herself in this precarious situation in the first place and h…
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Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch, The Brady Bros. Podcast, Christopher Knight Brands) recalls the circumstances of his audition, callback and eventual casting for his role as Peter Brady on The Brady Bunch. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Wor…
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Actor Larry Clarke, (many television series like- Monster, Heels, For All Mankind, Twin Peaks, Contagion, The Laundromat, Bitter Homes & Gardens)shares a story about working a private party for Lauren Bacall after being warned she was cheap and extremely hard to work for. Larry took the gig because it was in Dakota Apartments, and he would have a c…
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Comedian Uriah Wesman shares a story no one should have to tell. He was brought up by his parents who were in 3 different cults. One of the cult leaders told his parents to have a baby and name him Uriah. So they did. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. S…
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Author/Photographer/Artist Scott Michael Nathan ("The Big Book of Bad Decisions") shares stories about Ivanka Trump, Bill Clinton, the Dalai Lama, and so many more from his brand new book "The Big Book of Bad Decisions." Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy…
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Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday February 10th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Actress/Host Melissa Peterman. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Jen Curcio, Michael-David Ker, and actress Er…
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Actress/Author Annie Korzen ("The Book of Annie- Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer," Tik Tok Influencer, Seinfeld, "Annie Korzen Famous Actress") shares the wisdom she's accumulated over 8 decades. She talks about how she has been fearful all her life. Raising a boy wasn't easy, especially when he wanted to drive to Vegas in …
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Comic and Entrepreneur, Ian Stanley (C*ntroversy) was 15 years old, living in England, and going to a tennis academy when he was approached in the street by five guys who asked for his money. Ian kept calm and did what they asked, but the event made a major impact on Ian's life. For one, he moved back to America. Listen! Each week Hollywood’s most …
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Comic/Voiceover Actor Greg Baldwin (The Actors Theater, The Comedy Store,The Improv ) knew he liked sugar, alcohol, cocaine, and other addictive substances.... but meth? Plus, Greg had a great job, why would he risk it? Answer- Meth is gooodd..... Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories …
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Television Writer/Author Shelley Herman ("My Peacock Tale: Secrets From An NBC Page") shares stories about Johnny Carson and working backstage at NBC. If you love Hollywood talk, this is the show for you! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy c…
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Comic/Musician/Writer Dave Hill (Valley Lodge, "The Awesome Game One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey" "Parking the Moose" "Tasteful Nudes," "Dave Hill Doesn’t Live Here Anymore," New York Times, GQ, Salon, The Paris Review, McSweeney’s, New York Observer, Guitar World) had so much fun performing at Sing Sing, he decided to take the …
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Author Ivor Davis (The Beatles and Me On Tour) traveled with the Beatles watching them make rock history in 1964. On assignment for the London Daily Express, Ivor enjoyed unrestricted access to the four boys-from their hotel suites to backstage at concert arenas to their private jet. If you are any kind of Beatles fan, this is fascinating! Each wee…
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TV Writer Laura House (“Mouth Punch” Comedy Album, Tiny Victories Podcast, Meditator) was fed up with a stressful sitcom writing job and bad food and stress, so she went to Bali for detox including a raw food & juice cleanse. What came out was more than she expected. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share tru…
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Christine Blackburn (Host, Producer, Creator, My Life In 3 Songs, Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show, Comic) shares her greatest epiphany in 2023, stop drinking. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in Jul…
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Singer/Songwriter Paige Bryan (shared the stage with Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, Jennifer Hudson and Brian Culbertson. TV appearances-The Mo’Nique Show, The Today Show, Sinbad: It’s Just Family) took a vacation on a houseboat with her dad Sinbad, and let's just say, no one had any business being on that boat. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people …
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Playmate Angel Boris talks about how she went from Hawaiian Tropic model, to Playboy Centerfold. Finally, a bunny on Story Worthy! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes re…
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Lauren Weedman, actress/author/theater artist, (Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having it All from Someone Who is NOT OKAY, Hung) shares a very personal story about a psychic, her husband, and the babysitter. Listen to this breathtaking tale from one of the most talented women in the business, Lauren Weedman! Each week Hollywood’s most talented…
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Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday November 25th, 2023. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Greg Proops and Author/Actress Annabelle Gurwitch. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedians Lisa Orkin, Beto Urias and actress Iris Bray…
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Comic/Actor Adam Ferrara (30 Minutes You'll Never Get Back, Nurse Jackie) was nominated for the Comedian of the Year from the American Comedy Awards and invited his parents to Los Angeles for the ceremony. How well did his parents do on the red carpet? Did Adam win? Listen and find out! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainmen…
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Comedy Writer Jordan Morris ("Youth Group," "Bubble," HBO Max, "Jordan, Jesse, Go!" Comedy Central, Cartoon Network) met a girl he was chatting with on a dating site and they decided to meet in person. From there, they got into Jordan's car heading for The Village Idiot. During the car ride, the girl started talking about her boyfriend. That seemed…
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Join host Ray Kober as he gets to know Dr. Eric Bricker, a medical doctor and accomplished entrepreneur on a mission to help us wrap our heads around the complex world of healthcare, one person at a time. Dr. Bricker tells his story about his calling to become a medical doctor and transition to the business world, where he co-founded a startup that…
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Join Ray Kober in this eye-opening interview with Al Lewis, a Harvard-trained lawyer, as they delve into the crucial topic of protecting yourself from the financial peril that comes with a trip to the ER. Medical debt remains the leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., affecting countless individuals and families nationwide. Shockingly, 1 in 10 Am…
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Writer Bill Odenkirk (Disenchantment, The Simpsons, Futurama, Mr. Show) took a trip to Rome with a girl he was in the process of breaking up with. You think that’s bad? Don't. That's the good part! It gets worse. Listen to a trip to Rome you’ll never forget from writer Bob Odenkirk! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment in…
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Comedian Dana Gould went to a Halloween store in Los Angeles trying to find someone to help him find an apartment for his friend Maila Nurmi (the actress who played Vampira.) There he was introduced to Piggy Demon (the guitarist for Rob Zombie) and together they helped find television's first horror host a home. Each week Hollywood’s most talented …
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