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This morning I've been listening to the latest episode of This American Life, featuring stories of pen pals. The stories are intriguing, touching and entertaining.
This American Life is an audio programme full of lots of life stories. The latest episode is always free to listen to, so catch them quick or indulge in buying their previous programmes - it's well worth it!
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It's time for a mid-week audio treat, and here it is in the form of 'This American Life's' 400th episode!
As you know the quality of content, editing and emotional expression in This American Life is up there... this is as good as it gets, and the 400th episode is a great example. There are stories about losing a suit on a train, arranging your own funeral through to a Jewish grandma celebrating Christmas.
All the stories from this episode are from relatives of the small 8 person production team of 'This American Life', so there's a lot of family stuff that you may relate to.
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Stories Pitched by Our Parents
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Today I've been listening to This American Life's latest podcast all about infidelity. Many of you may have heard of this award winning series, but for those of you who haven't then let me warn you that listening to the most recent episode may kick start a little podcast addiction!
The format of each program is based around a collection of stories (which are mostly true) connected by a central theme, in this case 'infidelity'. With such a tricky subject I was shamefully allured to this particular episode and on listening found that each of the stories built on each other to expose all the different sides of infidelity, from the cheaters, cheated and cheating, painting a complete yet complex picture of the associated emotions involved. Although many of you may not be inclined to cheat, the truthful descriptions from every speaker will probably throw out some sentiments that everyone will identify with.
In terms of the sound and editing quality, This American Life does a damn good job; layering voices interrupted at just the right moments with music and pauses. In this last episode there are samples of music from Mulato Astatke and Miles Davis adding to the mellow listen-ability of the entire show.
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This American Life: infidelity
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This American Life
Wikipedia on Infidelity
Miles Davis
Mulato Astatke
