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Selected Shorts
Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday. Produced and distributed by Symphony Space.
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4.4 stars from 2,537 ratings
“The performances are incredible but why do older episodes disappear? Such a shame that they don’t remain accessible to listeners.”
DXHZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
Always great
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“Also Hope Davis’ performance in Your Honor is absolutely perfect (and gorgeous).
Thank you!”
hopedavisfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
“I sure love Zadie Smith’s work! However, I can’t stomach David Sedaris’ voice since reading his hateful, bigoted, ignorant 2013 essay about his sister, who had committed suicide earlier that year. I used to think he was funny; now I just hear him as snide and cruel.”
The Bob Loblaw Law Blog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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Published 01/14/21
Guest host Jane Curtin presents provocative stories by T.C. Boyle and A.M. Homes, who comment on their craft as part of the show. In Boyle’s “Top of the Food Chain,” a government program wreaks havoc with Mother Nature. It’s performed by Zach Grenier. In “A Prize for Every Player,” Homes...
Published 01/07/21
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Published 01/04/21
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