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ericasp [Member] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

ericasp [Member] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:55:11 +0000

Ah, yes! You're right, Patricia! Even as I heard the name and glanced at the website, something about it all seemed familiar... But even so, I still haven't heard of a weekly NPR show / podcast.

Hurray indeed for good storytelling...

patricia [Visitor] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

patricia [Visitor] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:40:34 +0000

Eric, you HAVE heard of StoryCorps. =)
The book that you & Marci borrowed - Listening Is an Act of Love - is a StoryCorps book (a compilation of stories that were gathered through StoryCorps) ...
http://www.storycorps.org/book
The Ira Glass talk motivated me to listen to more This American Life podcasts too. Something I've been meaning to do anyway.
Hurray for wonderful, intelligent, insightful & funny storytelling!

ericasp [Member] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

ericasp [Member] — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:41:51 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Claire. I don't believe I've ever heard of StoryCorps -- though I will definitely have to give it a try now, based on your recommendation. :-)

And I think it's amazing, Jay, that you were similarly intrigued by the Adam and Eve narrative by Goldstein. I had the exact same thought as you -- that I'd love to get my hands on that whole collection -- but of course, the Amsterdam Public Library's English section isn't quite extensive enough to include that book. Though for those that might be interested, they DO have the Dutch version: "Dames en Heren, de Bijbel!" (seriously).

Looking forward to talking life and literature over Christmas, brother...

Jay Asp [Visitor] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

Jay Asp [Visitor] — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:51:44 +0000

Brother! After hearing "Starting from Scratch" I requested "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible" by Jonathan Goldstein (who read his first story, Adam and Eve on the program) from the library. I'm already half-way through. I agree: not thoroughly "accurate" in a theological way, but surprisingly on-point with the emotions of the story. Very provocative and entertaining. Check it out if you get a chance.

Just excited that we're enjoying the same things at the same time.

"And even though I know how very far apart we are, it helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star..."

claire [Visitor] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

claire [Visitor] — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:49:39 +0000

hmmm i am muito jealous...i lovelovelove this american life, it is great story telling.

have you ever listened to storycorps?

http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=9157743

or http://www.storycorps.org/listen

I think you'll like it =)

ericasp [Member] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

ericasp [Member] — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:49:47 +0000

Glad I could be a timely encouragement! And I would definitely recommend This American Life (which is actually produced in Chicago, I believe!)... Let me know what you think of it after you give it a listen.

TJ Friesen [Visitor] in response to: Ira Glass in Amsterdam

TJ Friesen [Visitor] — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:03:47 +0000

Small world. I was just reading this post and then went to our blog and saw that you commented on Ginger's recent post. Thanks for your encouraging words. I haven't gotten into Ira Glass yet, but have wanted to. I think I will!