Rob and Britta discuss the very first episode of This American Life, as well as why the show is worth discussing, how they and others became fans of the show, and why they love Ira Glass’s mother.
Clips from following were used in this episode:
Coffaro’s Theme by Bill Frisell
Episode of Tape with Jonathan Menjivar
Episode of Tape with Ben Calhoun
Ira’s talk at the Third Coast Audio Festival
Longform Podcast, Episode 159: Ira Glass
This American Life, Episode 1: New Beginnings
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