Robert McGinley Myers

Phonograph

Society EN ↓ 28 episodes

A podcast that lovingly deconstructs the history and art of audio storytelling, hosted by former public radio producers Rob McGinley Myers (The Writer's Almanac, Anxious Machine) and Britta Greene (Minnesota Public Radio, The New Yorker Radio Hour).

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Author

Robert McGinley Myers

Episodes

S1 E2: Double Lives - The Birth of This American Life 21.11.2018 57:40

A discussion of This American Life Episode 10: Double Lives. Topics include Rob and Britta's own experiences leading double lives, Rob's childhood habit of breaking into schools at night, why this episode feels like the birth of This American Life, why parents so often hide secrets from their children, what Britta's parents have been hiding from her, and how it feels to hear Ira Glass talk about s...

S1 E1: New Beginnings - F*** You, Django Reinhardt! 08.11.2018 47:58

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 Longfo...

S1 E0: American Whatever 10.10.2018 6:48

Episode 0 Show Notes Clips from following were used in this episode: This American Life, Episode 1: New Beginnings This American Life, Episode 17: Name Change/No Theme Longform Podcast, Episode 159: Ira Glass Coffaro's Theme by Bill Frisell