Podcasts Archive - StoryCorps https://storycorps.org/podcast/ Stories from people of all backgrounds and beliefs Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:41:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Game Changers https://storycorps.org/podcast/gamechangers/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:30:30 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=120368 On the first episode of a new sports-themed season of the StoryCorps Podcast, we’re talking about the game changers: People who altered how their sport was played. Some of these changes were tiny ones we now take for granted. Others changed how the sport looked. But after they made their mark, nothing was the same.

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]]> On the first episode of a new sports-themed season of the StoryCorps Podcast, we’re talking about the game changers: People who altered how their sport was played. Some of these changes were tiny ones we now take for granted. Others changed how the sport looked. But after they made their mark, nothing was the same.

If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org. 

Released July 30, 2024.

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]]> EXTRA: 702-706-TALK https://storycorps.org/podcast/extra-702-706-talk/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:43:20 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=119548 All last season we asked our listeners to call our voicemail and tell us their stories. In this special bonus episode, it’s their time to shine.

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]]> All last season we asked our listeners to call our voicemail and tell us their stories. In this special bonus episode, it’s their time to shine.

If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.

Released June 4, 2024

 

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]]> The Phantom of the World’s Fair https://storycorps.org/podcast/the-phantom-of-the-worlds-fair/ Tue, 21 May 2024 11:52:04 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=119365 In 1964, a 12-year-old paperboy from suburban Long Island spent nearly two weeks hiding among the gleaming attractions of the New York World’s Fair. His adventure caused a media sensation, but the world only learned half the story.

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]]> In 1964, a 12-year-old paperboy from suburban Long Island spent nearly two weeks hiding among the gleaming attractions of the New York World’s Fair. His adventure caused a media sensation, but the world only learned half the story.

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Released May 20, 2024.

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]]> Nothing Left Unsaid https://storycorps.org/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/ Tue, 14 May 2024 11:49:36 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=119187 Jackie Miller and her son, Scott Miller, always shared everything with each other, even if it was hard. Scott knew his mother wanted to live life on her own terms, but he wasn’t prepared for how she wanted to end it. 

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]]> Jackie Miller and her son, Scott Miller, always shared everything with each other, even if it was hard. Scott knew his mother wanted to live life on her own terms, but he wasn’t prepared for how she wanted to end it. 

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PBS: What is the Right to Die and Why Does It Matter?

Library of Congress: Regulation of Assisted Dying

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If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.

Released May 15, 2024.

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]]> Peter the Wolf https://storycorps.org/podcast/peter-the-wolf/ Tue, 07 May 2024 11:13:01 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=119078 Judd Esty-Kendall’s father was an animal lover who filled their house with raccoons, hawks, and critters of every size. At times it was more like a zoo than a home. But there was one creature Judd’s father treasured above the rest: A gray wolf.

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]]> Judd Esty-Kendall’s father was an animal lover who filled their house with raccoons, hawks, and critters of every size. At times it was more like a zoo than a home. But there was one creature Judd’s father treasured above the rest: A gray wolf.

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Released May 7, 2024.

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]]> The Birds, the Bees, and My Dad https://storycorps.org/podcast/the-birds-the-bees-and-my-dad/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:36:24 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=118952 Howie Gordon starred in over a hundred porn films in the 70s and 80s under the name Richard Pacheco. But his greatest role was as a father. At StoryCorps, he talked with his son Bobby Gordon about sex, shame, and dirty movies.

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]]> Howie Gordon starred in over a hundred porn films in the 70s and 80s under the name Richard Pacheco. But his greatest role was as a father. At StoryCorps, he talked with his son Bobby Gordon about sex, shame, and dirty movies.

If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.

Released April 30, 2024.

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]]> My Way https://storycorps.org/podcast/my-way/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:37:06 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=118865  In "My Way," the new season of the StoryCorps podcast— stories from people who found a rhythm all their own and confidently marched to it their whole lives. Our first episode features a graduate of Hamburger University, one man’s remarkably brave appearance on conservative radio in the 1990s, a New Yorker who took his mugger out to dinner, and more.

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]]>  In “My Way,” the new season of the StoryCorps podcast— stories from people who found a rhythm all their own and confidently marched to it their whole lives. Our first episode features a graduate of Hamburger University, one man’s remarkably brave appearance on conservative radio in the 1990s, a New Yorker who took his mugger out to dinner, and more.

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Released April 23, 2024.

 

 

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]]> StoryCorps Then and Now: Listen More, Shout Less https://storycorps.org/podcast/storycorps-then-and-now-listen-more-shout-less/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:30:33 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=117485 As we close out our special series celebrating 20 years of StoryCorps, hear how our One Small Step initiative is helping to facilitate our national conversation by bringing people together from across the political spectrum.

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]]> As we close out our special series celebrating 20 years of StoryCorps, hear how our One Small Step initiative is helping to facilitate our national conversation by bringing people together from across the political spectrum.

 

Released on December 19, 2023.

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]]> StoryCorps Then and Now: Mother Mary https://storycorps.org/podcast/storycorps-then-and-now-mother-mary/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:16:22 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=117172 In 1993, Mary Johnson-Roy lost her son Laramiun when he was shot during a fight. A dozen years later, she went to the penitentiary to visit the man who murdered him. In the latest episode from our special series celebrating StoryCorps’ 20th anniversary, hear a story about a relationship we couldn’t forget.

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]]>  Mary Johnson-Roy first came to StoryCorps in 2011 to speak with Oshea Israel, the man who murdered her son. In the latest episode from our special series celebrating StoryCorps’ 20th anniversary, we’ll share updates on a conversation none of us imagined would happen back when StoryCorps started.

Released on December 5, 2023.

Bottom photo: Some of the mothers from Mary’s healing group, surrounding her in prayer. Courtesy of Brian Mogren.

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]]> StoryCorps Then and Now: Family Pride https://storycorps.org/podcast/storycorps-then-and-now-family-pride/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:21:48 +0000 https://storycorps.org/?post_type=podcast&p=117044 StoryCorps’ initiatives have long helped us gather voices that are usually omitted from the historical record, like our LGBTQ+ Outloud initiative. In our continuing celebration of twenty years of StoryCorps, we’re sharing some of our favorite recordings from that collection… and how a story close to our founder Dave Isay’s heart helped lead to its creation.

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]]> StoryCorps’ initiatives have long helped us gather voices that are usually omitted from the historical record, like our LGBTQ+ Outloud initiative. In our continuing celebration of twenty years of StoryCorps, we’re sharing some of our favorite recordings from that collection… and how a story close to our founder Dave Isay’s heart helped lead to its creation.

Released on November 28, 2023.

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