2-CD collection of the smartest and funniest show on the radio This American Life is one the most popular yet most unusual programs on radio today, airing on public radio stations all across the country. Each week listeners tune in to hear riveting stories that explore the highs and lows of the human condition. Host Ira Glass and the staff of This American Life selected some of their favorite segments for the This American Life: Stories Of Hope And Fear 2-CD set. Featuring segments by bestselling writer and humorist David Sedaris (Naked), Comedy Central's Daily Show correspondent John Hodgman and many others, this eclectic anthology addresses topics ranging from gender reassignment to karaoke comedy, with over two hours of alternately hilarious and heart-breaking spoken performances set against a hip indie-rock and electronica musical background. Includes music by Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead, Calexico, Morcheeba, Mogwai, Tortoise and others.
S**E
Radio Documentaries For Long Drives
I've listened to This American Life going on 8 years now either on NPR or on-line on the website. Great program, this is the 3rd compliation CD I have purchased and I must say that this was interesting especially the Stories of Fear. I am interested in how the human psyche handles fear given certain levels of stress introduced through everyday normal situations. Quite frankly it can be more than a little funny. The story that really clicked with me was On Hold No One Can Hear You Scream, one persons ordeal dealing with an unresponsive phone company. This is a great cd. Better than the last compliation cd for This American Life.
D**R
Not Great but Really Good
Not as good as "Crime Busters and Crossed Wires" but still very good. These stories of hope and fear can sometimes be funny even as they are being sad. I listened to it while on a long trip and it made the miles and hours melt away.
M**P
Hit and Miss
I bought this for my husband, because I thought the subject matter would really suit him. He listened to it and said that a lot of the stories did not really seem to fit the topic or were just not that interesting. This is disappointing, because to me, This American Life has sooooo many driveway moment stories that I figured this was a sure bet. I look forward to TAL putting out more CDs, though.
J**E
I love This American Life
I'm a long time listener of This American Life, so it's great whenever I can get my hands on something that is "On Demand" - I enjoy the stories they picked for this compelation, and they transition well. If you're a fan, buy it. If you've never heard of this show, buy it and you will become a fan.
S**S
great worth getting
I love This American Life. I have season one and I wanted to hear more of this radio show. I use to live in Chicago and moving back by the end of the year-i can't wait to hear them all the time. It's the best radio show around. I really like the stories that go with this CD. This is worth getting!!! Support this show.
R**S
Missed the mark.
I am a big fan of This American Life and look forward to listening to it every week. With so many stories to choose from I'm afraid they simply missed the mark with this collection. The title was misleading, "Hope" was absent. Some stories were actually disturbing. I'd skip this one. Instead I highly recommend: Lies, Sissies, and Fiascoes: The Best of This American Life.
P**S
Four Stars
Okay tape!
M**L
This American Life
If you enjoy This American Life on public radio, you will enjoy this collection of stories. My daughter is a teenager interested in writing. We listened to this collection during a long car trip and it was time well spent together.
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