Be Here For A While

69: Storyworthy's Christine Blackburn on how to tell a solid story

<p>Comedian and brilliant storyteller Christine Blackburn joins Rachael on this episode of Be Here For A While. Christine is the host of Storyworthy, a lively show featuring true, personal stories told by Hollywood’s most interesting talents. Christine Blackburn hosts this weekly show who’s guests include Adam Carolla, Bobcat Goldthwait, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phil Rosenthal, Dana Gould, Sugar Ray Leonard and many more talented comedians, writers and actors. As a producer, writer and skilled interviewer, Christine Blackburn and her production company, Story Worthy Media, have produced over 450 episodes of her weekly show Story Worthy and dozens of live performances of her gameshow- Shotgun Story Worthy. She is the author of the book “PIT To LAX: My Story Worthy Life” and she hosted Ready For The Weekend Movies on USA Network. She is a regular contributor to Huff Post and is a 3 time MOTH Story Slam winner. She performs storytelling all over Los Angeles and has appeared in over 100 commercials. Christine enjoys being a mom, playing tennis, guitar, and eating sushi.</p>

Rachael O'Brien is a stand-up comedian/actress who has performed in 9 countries all over the world doing stand-up. Her self deprecating humor is at the center of the weekly show. On each episode, Rachael dissects the comedic moments in the lives and careers of her friends and notable entertainment industry personalities. She enjoys interviewing talent about their personal struggles and successes, learning more about tips and tricks on how to live a happy and successful life, diving into (and sarcastically analyzing) dating and relationships, and through all this, she loves giving her listeners weekly inspiration to reach their goals -- or at the very least give them some laughs to get them through their day. O’Brien’s flourishing comedy career includes doing stand up worldwide in the most prominent comedy clubs and sharing the stage all-star comics including David Spade, Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings and Judd Apatow, to name a few! Instagram &amp; Twitter: @rachaelnobrien