Write Up The Coast – Step-In! Stories
Write Up The Coast – Step-In! Stories brings community voices to life — recorded live in the moment. At its heart is the mobile Step-In! booth, a small traveling space where people pause amid the noise of daily life to share a thought, a memory, or a feeling.
Beyond the booth, Step-In! also meets people where they are — on the street, at events, or in quiet one-on-one conversations — capturing the same spirit of openness and spontaneity wherever it happens.
Season 1: Write Up The Coast — curated conversations and reflections that explore the meaning of community through storytelling.
Season 2: Step-In! — spontaneous recordings from public spaces and personal exchanges that reveal real voices, real moments, and real connection.
Created and hosted by Mark Sanford Gross, Step-In! invites us all to pause, listen, and remember: every story matters.
Write Up The Coast – Step-In! Stories
Season 1, Episode 3 — “All I Did Was Say Hi?”
Ever had a simple “Hey, did you hear about…” turn into something you didn’t expect? This episode captures those unpredictable moments — spontaneous conversations on the Mendonoma Coast where a casual greeting can open a door to reflection, humor, or surprise.
Wind, waves, and real voices make this one raw and real.
Recorded live November 5, 2024
Chats that start innocently enough—just a friendly, "Hey, did you hear about...?"—and before you know it, you're on the defensive, scrambling for a response? That’s the inspiration behind this short episode.
I set out on my usual day, asking random people how they'd handle those unpredictable moments. No script, no plan—just me, a mic, and a few conversations along the way.
I apologize in advance for the coastal winds and background noise—you might hear more than just voices in this one—but I wanted to capture the real-time, unfiltered vibe of these interactions. Hope you enjoy the ride!
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