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This American Life

This American Life

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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…

Listen on:Apple Podcasts ↗thisamericanlife.org ↗
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"'A podcast about the internet' that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it." - The Guardian. Hosted by Alex Goldman and Emmanuel Dzotsi from Gimlet.

Listen on:Apple Podcasts ↗gimletmedia.com ↗

Why we paired them: Ira Glass and Alex Goldman share a knack for weaving personal narratives around contemporary themes, delivering unexpected humor and insight. 69% taste-match.

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About This American Life

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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…
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