Tales and Ales

08/02/2026

Vacation season has us thinking about Dave Blaiklock's story that he shared with the Tales and Ales audience earlier this year. Here's Dave on how he finally agreed to travel to Mexico with his mom — just not in the way either of them imagined.
Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.

Dave Blaiklock shares how he finally joined his mom Mexico—just not...

06/16/2026

We have a few spots left for our audition night! Anytime 7-9 pm Wednesday, June 17. Come to Loudoun Brewing Company ready to share a 4ish-minute snapshot of your story with our panel of judges. The top storytellers will get the mic at the next show this fall. RSVP: TalesandAles.org

06/11/2026

Often, the best stories take a good dose of bravery to tell. Burton Clark was bold enough to share this gem of a tale at our May show. Here's Burt on how his s*x education started at age 11 in a library. Fifty years later, a stranger at a bar gave him the lesson he needed most.
Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.
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06/04/2026

Phil Cribbin's story from our May show is live! Here's Phil on what it took to shake his British "keep calm and carry on" mantra to make room for true peace, joy, and family.

Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.

Phil Cribbin shares what it took to shake his British "keep calm an...

06/02/2026

From our May show, here is Beth Jacobsohn on how a disagreement with her husband over where to retire became the start of a new life filled with adventure, freedom, and a bit of stand-up.

Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.

Beth Jacobsohn shares how a disagreement with her husband over wher...

05/26/2026

The next story from our May show is live! Jenny Campbell shares the remarkable story of her grandmother, whose life was so fascinating it inspired a book filled with adventure, resilience, and unforgettable moments.
Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.

Jenny Campbell shares the remarkable story of her grandmother, whose life was so fascinating it inspired a book filled with adventure, resilience, and unforg...

05/24/2026

It's audition night! Come to Loudoun Brewing Co. on June 17 to share a 4ish-minute snapshot of your story with our panel of judges. The top storytellers will be invited to tell their full story at our next show this fall. RESERVE YOUR SPOT: TalesandAles.org
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05/20/2026

Our next story from our May show is live! Karen Heidorn shares how forgiving her ex-husband opened her up to the unexpected joys life still had waiting for her.
Video production and photography by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia.

Karen Heidorn shares how forgiving her ex-husband opened her up to ...

05/10/2026

Our first story from the May Tales and Ales is live! Here is Grant Schafer on how he discovered that the fastest way to connect with new places and cultures is through breakfast tacos, broken Spanish, and a willingness to try.
Video production by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia. Sound production by Tom Love.

Grant Schafer discovers that sometimes the fastest way to connect with new places and cultures is through breakfast tacos, broken Spanish, and a willingness ...

05/04/2026

What a night! Our 26th Tales and Ales brought a sold-out crowd of 140 people to Honor Brewing Co. to hear an incredible lineup of stories. Thank you to all those who made it happen: Gold Sponsor Loudoun Credit Union, Silver Sponsor Second Ave Photography, Bronze Sponsor POUNCE Solutions, musician Melissa Pillor, photography/video by Marty Shoup at Blue Lion Multimedia, sound by Tom Love, coaching and direction by Susan Talbott, Sam Hedenberg, and Danielle Nadler.
Next up: Story Pitch Night is June 17. Sign up at TalesandAles.org.