The Packout

Today we sit down with my brother and sister-in-law to talk about their experiences as volunteers at the domestic violence shelter and as victim's advocates on the rape crisis team. While this episode is not graphic it contains sensitive issues. Please listen with care.

The Packout Christmas Special

Join us for this episode about an unforgettable Christmas in the Amazon Jungle.

The fascinating story of how we spent a night the oldest hacienda in Ecuador.

This is the story of my friend Manuela and how she went from living in a tiny town to traveling the world.

This is the story of a mud race and a magic van turned into a family adventure.

The story of how music changed my friend Miguel's life.

This episode is all about Pioneer Day the Utah holiday that is huge in my hometown of Ogden.

The story of how a wonderful man started a business and found a best friend along the way.

The story of the Finlandia Hymn and how it continues to inspire people across cultures and eras.

The Packout returns with more more stories in season 2.

When I was a kid I loved the Halloween Specials of my favorite shows. In order to celebrate this spooky season I have put together this bonus episode. Look forward to true ghost stories, poetry, and a field trip to visit a famous haunted statue in my hometown. 

This story takes us all the way to the Galapagos Islands where I found a strange connection between ballroom dancing, birds, and my own marriage. 

The story of when my mom came for a visit and ended up in a hospital in Mexico. 

The story of an Ecuadorian kid who grew up in a town so dangerous that the police couldn't even go there, how he made it out, and how he ended up being friends with a middle aged American mom. 

My husband's story about a trip to the zoo that he never forgot.

Ghosts, bones, witches and a haunted house, this episode tells the story of how my daughter and I got to the bottom of some fascinating Ecuadorian traditions. 

The story of how a Peace Corp volunteer fell in love with a girl from the village in Zambia. 

The story of modern Ecuadorians connecting with traditions of the past. It starts with a drink and goes all the way to the equator. 

The story of a family trip that goes wrong, and also right. 

The story of a young boy growing up on the streets of Ciudad Juarez. 

Welcome to the Packout. True stories from regular people. Debuts July 11 with new episodes every Monday.