EPISODE ENCORE episode: 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 himself and his homeland.

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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencestorytelling.

BACKFENCE Unhinged logo designed by Tim May.

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 36: Terri Knight

Are you ready for a Central Oregon story about stealing from a drug cartel?

Yeah, you are.

Terri Knight takes us along on her attempt to outrun some complicated family roots and step into her Alex P. Keaton era, straight-laced, upwardly mobile, doing everything “right.”

It does not go as planned.

Terri Knight appeared in the award-winning HUMP festival film short, Birthday Boss, Moth StorySLAMs, and the Seven Deadly Sins storytelling show Pants on Fire, where she is a two-time winner. She is an Oregon native and has lived in Portland for 20 years.

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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencestorytelling

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 35: Gabi Dixson

Ever wonder how a super charming hilarious person becomes the 5th strongest person in the world? Gabi Dixson stepped on a stadium stage and held up two giant Grecian Pillars – called the Hercules Hold – attached to chains setting a new world record (you gotta watch that link. It’s insane!)! She also takes us through some wild surgeries on her road to recovery to come back stronger.

Gabi Dixson is a 3 time 5th Strongest Woman in the World, multi grip World Record Holder, nonprofit founder, strength coach, and model. She loves to inspire people of all colors, shapes, and sizes to try new things, be strong, & go for what they want in life.

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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 34: Chris Williams #2

What happens when you cross youthful mischief, an old golf cart, and a legendary Lochness-sized fish? Only way to find out in this Chris Williams-tells-all episode!

Chris is a storyteller, improviser and the executive director and host of Front Porch Sessions - a Portland, Oregon based show that blends storytelling and audience discussion. He’s also our first returning guest to the podcast!

Be sure to go back and check out his first episode!

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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 33: Andrew Dickson #2

When 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 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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 32: Britton Taylor

Hold 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 on Linkedin (the world's largest professional network).

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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencestorytelling

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 31: Frayn Masters #2

Another 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 get into the behind-the-scenes dirt — finding intersections with some of their own personal anecdotes.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencepdx

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.

Episode 30: Jason Sauls

What 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 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.

This episode was edited and produced by Julia Oppenheimer. With music created by musician and frontman for Lost Lander, Matt Sheehy. Frayn Masters is executive producer. Frayn Masters & Andrew Dickson are co-hosts and co-creators. The show was recorded at XRAY.fm — find them online or 91.1 or 107.1. You can find more info about Andrew, Frayn and BACKFENCE Storytelling shows and workshops at backfencestorytelling.com on IG @backfencestorytelling

Logo design by Tim May

Please visit our sponsor Powell’s Books to find the books highlighted in ‘Bry’s Hot Minute’. And a big thank you to Powell’s and KILN. co-working space for making this episode and our live shows possible.