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This American Life
Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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4.6 stars from 105,272 ratings
“This is what podcasts are about. Interesting engaging content that narrated using clever phrasing that keeps the listener interested. The storytelling links together in psychologically deep and meaningful ways but doesn’t demand any intellectual greatness to understand. We are just human beings....”Read full review »
jenniknow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/20/24
Always Fantastic
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“Have been listening since inception (25 years?) and not only has the show continued evolve, and even generate the amazing Serial and Planet Money pods, but it remains absolutely consistently excellent and engaging and surprising. Hats off to Mr. Glass!!!”
Bruceskinik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
If you hate podcasts…
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“Then stop here. Bc this might be THE only satisfying podcast for someone who doesn’t like podcasts for all the reasons ppl don’t like podcasts. Even if you do, there really is nothing else like it.
For years, a long time ago, I also didn’t enjoy podcasts for all the reasons ppl don’t like them....”Read full review »
Musaholic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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Published 04/21/24
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