Worst Time for Everything
Worst Time for Everything
Chris Vespoli
A podcast where real people talk about bad experiences that came with big life lessons.
25. Laura Maltz Lives and Works on a 'Murder Farm'
Send the show a text The show is back! (Albeit about a year later than Chris said it would be.) Just in time for spring break, this thrilling episode is all about bad trips and vacations. Laura Maltz returns to talk about volunteering on a Spanish farm — and a shocking incident that happened there that made international headlines. Plus, Chris reminisces about a cursed Florida family vacay. Despite the troubles they faced on their respective excursions, Laura and Chris conclude there's an awf...
Apr 7, 2025
44 min
24. A Mortifying ER Visit Comes Back to Haunt Alexia Côté
Send the show a text Though it may sound like a TLC show, sex actually sent Montreal storyteller Alexia Côté to the emergency room. But the most humiliating part actually happened four years later while she was at work. In the end, it taught her to embrace embarrassing experiences and use them as fodder for her performances. Follow Alexia on Instagram: @sidealexia Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Dec 5, 2023
38 min
23. Christina Blacken Survives the Worst Plane Turbulence of Her Life
Send the show a text Public speaker and performer Christina Blacken tells Chris about flying through a dangerous storm on her way to Mardi Gras that had even the flight attendants looking terrified. It’s a wild ride of a story that touches on lack of control, anxiety, and worst-case scenarios — and how we can actually channel those things to our benefit. Christina is the founder of The New Quo, a leadership development and equity consultancy that uses narrative intelligence to help organizati...
Nov 13, 2023
42 min
22. Chris & Laura’s Worst Work Stories
Send the show a text Chris welcomes his wife Laura Maltz back to the show to talk about some of their worst on-the-job experiences. Self-entitled customers, psychotic bosses, layoffs — they cover it all! They even identify the origins of their raging anxiety disorders. Plus, their very good dog Bernie makes a brief appearance. Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Oct 9, 2023
46 min
21. Max Cohen Gets Attacked at a Comedy Gig
Send the show a text You know your first road comedy show isn't going well when you get assaulted by an audience member. That's what happened to stand-up comedian Max Cohen. The nightmare gig taught him about the importance of understanding your value as a performer — and a person. Follow Max on Instagram & Twitter/X and go see him on tour with Love's a Joke! Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and B...
Sep 7, 2023
40 min
20. Esmond Fountain Gets a Gun Pulled on Him While Nannying
Send the show a text When comedian Esmond Fountain took a job as a nanny in Beverly Hills, he didn't expect staring down a gun would be part of the job. But it was the revelation he had afterward about his relationship with money that was even more surprising. Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Aug 1, 2023
41 min
19. Kelli Dunham Becomes a Nun
Send the show a text Comedian Kelli Dunham tells the story of how she joined the Missionaries of Charity, met Mother Teresa, and ultimately quit the convent and embraced her queer identity. She also reveals just how far some nuns take that whole “married to Jesus” thing. For all things Kelli, visit: kellidunham.com Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Jun 22, 2023
41 min
18. Sandi Marx Turns Down a Marriage Proposal at a Hockey Game
Send the show a text Seven-time Moth StorySLAM champion Sandi Marx reminisces about the night she turned down a marriage proposal from her boyfriend of just six months at a New York Islanders game. (And that’s not even the craziest part of this story.) In the end, Sandi learns why being a people pleaser can get you into a lot of trouble. Come see Chris perform at WORD on Friday, June 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Whippoorwill Theater in Armonk, NY! Admission is free, but a $15 donation to The Armon...
May 30, 2023
43 min
17. Mark Pagán Is Left to Deal With His Brother’s ‘Messy’ Death
Send the show a text Mark gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to settle his estranged brother’s affairs, which surprisingly includes reuniting 32 cars with their rightful owners. In the end, the experience brings Mark closer to his family and grants him the opportunity to reckon with years of loss. Listen to Mark's podcast: Other Men Need Help Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Apr 24, 2023
45 min
16. The Best of Worst Time for Everything (So Far)
Send the show a text It's the final episode of 2022! This month, Chris takes a look back at his favorite moments from the podcast since the show began. Featuring stories from: Vicky Kuperman, Ria Spencer, Hunter Slaton, Jacob Slaton, Laura Maltz, and Ro Moran. Want to be a guest on a future episode of Worst Time for Everything? Submit your story here! Follow Chris on Instagram and Bluesky
Dec 19, 2022
28 min
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