It's a pretty rare occasion that I get to actually listen to This American Life. In case you've never heard of it, it's a radio show that plays on NPR. I'm not certain, but I don't believe that it actually airs on our local station here in Springfield. I typically just catch it if I'm on a long road trip. It really is one of the most fascinating radio shows ever made.
This is the host, Ira Glass:
I recently found out that they actually made this into a tv show on Showtime. I immediately signed up for Netflix, and started season one. Here is the trailer:
If you haven't seen an episode yet, it's worth your time. You have to have a little bit of patience though, most stories start out as being strikingly common and normal. That's what makes the show so magical; they are telling old stories from such a fresh point of view.
Thanks for reading.
Jeremy
man, I always wondered what that guy looked like. I had a picture of clink and clack from car talk in my head for the longest time... but I pretty much nailed that one.
Posted by: Jonathan Larson | February 02, 2010 at 09:42 AM
I've subscribed to the podcast ... it really is a highlight of every week!
xo
Posted by: amy t schubert | February 02, 2010 at 11:27 AM
I love This American Life! I also rarely get to listen to it, so on long drives I listen to it! Ira Glass is pretty much my hero.
Posted by: Petra | February 02, 2010 at 04:59 PM
oh thanks! I'm headed to netflix right after this!
Posted by: amanda | February 05, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Yeah there's a free podcast every tuesday from TAL. Best thing ever.
Posted by: Erica | February 07, 2010 at 03:33 PM
I love how Ira Glass talks to us like we're all old friends. Great show.
Posted by: Lily | February 13, 2010 at 09:04 AM