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S1 E1: New Beginnings (F*** You, Django Reinhardt!)

Rob and Britta discuss the very first episode of This American Life, as well as why the show is worth discussing, how they and others became fans of the show, and why they love Ira Glass’s mother. Clips from following were used in this episode: Coffaro’s Theme by Bill Frisell Episode of Tape with Jonathan Menjivar Episode of Tape with Ben Calhoun Ira’s talk at the Third Coast Audio Festival Longform Podcast, Episode 159: Ira Glass This American Life, Episode 1: New Beginnings Ira’s talk at the Gel Conference Rob's Twitter Britta's Twitter Show Twitter Review us on Apple Podcasts

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  S2 E3: Do We Ever Go Back to That? - TAL: Notes on Camp

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  S2 E2: Suitcase Full of Cash - Startup Part 2

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  S2 E1: Alarmingly Long Pause - Startup Part 1

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  Season 2 Teaser

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  S1 E5: One Long Poetic HIPAA Violation - The Job That Takes Over Your Life

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  S1 E4: The Cruelty of Children (Tarantula in a Bowl)

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  S1 E3: Accidental Documentaries (Non-humanoid Member of the Family)

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  S1 E2: Double Lives (The Birth of This American Life)

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  S1 E0: American Whatever