title: The Narrators
text: # The Narrators
  
  The Narrators is a monthly true storytelling show and podcast from Denver, Colorado, hosted by Ron S. Doyle and Buntport Theater's Erin Rollman, and founded in 2010 by standup comedian Andrew Orvedahl.
  
  ## Live event
  
  The monthly show takes place every third Wednesday of the month at Buntport Theater in Denver. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the show shifted to virtual shows and outdoor performances at the EXDO Events Center in Denver. The Narrators also hosts a variety of special events in partnership with other organizations.
  
  In 2019, The Narrators was named "Best Storytelling Show" in Westword's Best of Denver awards.
  
  ## Podcast
  
  The Narrators produces a weekly companion podcast that features selected stories from the show's live events. The podcast was named one of "Ten Essential Denver Podcasts" by Westword in 2016 and one of "9 Essential Denver Podcasts You Should Be Listening To" by 303 Magazine in 2019. As of 2021, the podcast is produced by Ron S. Doyle, Karen Wachtel, Scott Carney, Jessi Whitten, and Sydney Crain.
  
  In 2022, the podcast was named "Best Podcast" in Westword's Best of Denver awards.
  
  ## Notable performers
  
  * Adam Cayton-Holland
  * Alex Landau
  * Alexander Chee
  * Amber Tozer
  * Andrew Orvedahl
  * Aparna Nancherla
  * Baron Vaughn
  * Ben Roy
  * Beth Stelling
  * Cameron Esposito
  * Candi CdeBaca
  * Chris Fairbanks
  * Chris Garcia
  * Dave Ross
  * David Gborie
  * Dessa
  * Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
  * Drennon Davis
  * Flobots
  * Hutch Harris
  * Jordan Temple
  * Josh Blue
  * Ken Arkind
  * Kyle Kinane
  * Lonnie MF Allen
  * Magic Cyclops
  * Maria Thayer
  * Matt Braunger
  * Milk Blossoms
  * Porlolo
  * R. Alan Brooks
  * Ramon Rivas
  * Rick Griffith
  * Ron Lynch
  * Sean Patton
  * Sonya Eddy
  * Stephen Graham Jones
  * The Nix Bros.
  * Whitmer Thomas
  * Yvie Oddly
  