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Favorite Episodes of "This American Life"?

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11/12/2006 A J. says:

Anyone out there listen to This American Life on NPR?  http://www.thislife.org

For folks who don't know what this show's all about, it's a weekly radio program that tells stories about American lives of all sorts--many of the stories are pretty incredible.  Generally there's a particular theme for each show, with several disparate stories tied to that theme.  Also, the show's available via iTunes and their archives are online and free to listen on your computer.

I'm not a long time listener, but here are some of my favorites so far:

_My Big Break_

_Auto Show_: particularly for the "Objects in the Rear View Mirror" and "Sir Stirling Moss" sections.

_In the Shadow of the City_

Anyone else have favorites out there?
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11/12/2006 Lainie L. says:

that's like asking me to pick my favorite child.  I LOVE this show.  I listen to it every weekend and usually end up sitting in my car in front of my house so I don't miss a second.  I love Ira Glass. . .

Some favorites from this year:

Unconditional Love, The Cat Came Back and Seemed Like a Good Idea  at the Time.  . .

or any broadcast that includes Sarah Vowel ( I don't remember which episode it was but Sarah's Godfather tour was priceless) or David Sedaris (which is most of them!
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11/12/2006 andy r. says:

"This Thing Called Love" in which Sarah Vowell recounts the courtship and romance of Johnny and June Carter Cash. Riveting.
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11/12/2006 Steve N. says:

The one about the two Cops and the squirrel.
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11/12/2006 Erin "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear" W. says:

" You and the Little Mermaid can both go fuck yourselves!"
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11/12/2006 vicarious "fish lips" c. says:

Great thread!  This American Life is one of my favorite radio shows of all time.  

Lainie--The Cat came back is a great one

My favorites:

Reunited
A Better Mousetrap
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig
Promised Land

There's also one about crime scene clean ups, the name of which currently escapes me, that's great.  I think it aired in 2004.
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11/12/2006 Jeffrey F. says:

sometimes I really like the show, sometimes I just can't stand it.  one was stories about people who roamed the country on buses, it was just plain boring.  the best though, is the fresh aire with the host of this american life.
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11/12/2006 Emma "It's business time" K. says:

I like the show, but Ira Glass' speech patterns can get on my nerves sometimes.
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11/12/2006 Cruella de V. says:

The show could be renamed "this Jewish accent."
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11/12/2006 Twist H. says:

Good call, Emma. Nonetheless, I love the show. Get the podcasts!
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11/12/2006 shane "nurse shane" o. says:

They did a show a couple of years ago (1999? 2000?) about hospitals; what's it like to be in one, to visit a relative in one, and work in one. I'm a nurse and have done all 3, and it's spot-on.
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11/12/2006 x x. says:

Superheroes!
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11/12/2006 Cruella de V. says:

The one with that secret agent bounty hunter chick?  I admire that girl.

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