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Abbott and Costello performed "Who's on First?" for the first time on March 24, 1938, on Kate Smith's radio show. She is labeled the "First Lady of Radio" and no doubt this sketch helped to popularize her show even more. It's a masterpiece in wordplay and illustrates comedy incarnate. You can find the original A&C sketch on YouTube. In this episode, guest storyteller Dean Keith and host Hank Roubicek try their hand with this famous play-on-words, followed by a bit of banter about comedy, words, and radio. Enjoy!

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I am Dr. Hank Roubicek, retired communication professor and host of this podcast. "The Story Voice" spotlights ordinary people with extraordinary stories to tell. Raw. Real. Authentic! The title of this episode may sound a bit bold, but these student storytellers from Houston's Meyerland Visual and Performing Arts Middle School collectively paint a convincing picture through stories and insights. Student Tellers include Reagan Hough, Lucia Landois Engster, Cassidy Flowers, Ezra Scott, Brynne Cabe, and Adeline LeBlanc. They are mentored by one of those rare teachers we wish taught all of our children-- Ms. Vinne Arlt.

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In this powerful episode of Story Voice, we sit down with George Truman Waters, a remarkable 103-year-old World War II veteran who shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. George recounts the harrowing experience of being shot down over Germany, captured by the Nazis, and enduring 15 months of suffering in brutal prison camps. His firsthand account of courage, determination, and the horrors of war offers a deeply moving perspective on history, survival, and the unbreakable human spirit. Don't miss this chance to hear from a true hero who lived through one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century.

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