Unvarnished

Episode 12 of Unvarnished features Daniel Webster, a retired minister turned storyteller. He shares his story about a Christmas Eve service gone wrong and encourages listeners not to get so caught up in holiday drama that they miss life's most special occasions.

Karen Johnson discusses Gainesville's recent past when city leadership wasn't so accepting.

Episode 10 of Unvarnished is a special episode featuring a story from our host, Taylor Williams. Her story walks the listener down sidewalks in New York and through her journey to becoming a feminist.

Dani Holmes told her story of heartbreak and unrequited love at The Wooly in Downtown Gainesville as part of a live show in October. She talks with host Taylor Williams about hope, happy endings and finding comfort in loneliness.

Episode eight of Unvarnished features Randy Singer, a grad student studying ichthyology. Randy tells a story of a trip to South Thailand to collect fish that went awry when his crew unknowingly stumbled into the magistrate's driveway.

Episode seven of Unvarnished features Diane Lasley, an 80-year-old woman on a journey to find her squat. Along the way, she finds strength, balance and a new tribe of friends.

Episode six of Unvarnished features Garrett Hall, a father and husband who decided it was time to sell his beloved 2001 Honda Accord. What should have been a smooth transaction ended up as a nightmarish test drive that left Garrett fearing for his life.

Episode five features Faye Williams, a strong and determined woman. She tells a true story about her struggle as a young woman in the '70s, her experiences as a military police officer, and the impact that Pink Floyd had on her life.